Nude Ganesh idols removed 
After strong protests by the Hindu community in the Canadian city of Edmonton, a series of sculptures depicting Hindu god Ganesh in the nude were removed from display. Edmonton's Mayor Stephen Mandel ordered the removal Wednesday after receiving a signed petition from 16 Hindu community leaders and priests. Four statues of Ganesh, particularly a nude infant and one showing the god decapitated but with a woman's breast, has upset the Hindu community, reports IANS from Toronto.

RJ likens turban to diaper, irks Sikhs 
Sikhs in Los Angeles are planning a protest against a radio station after one of its radio jockeys referred to turbaned Sikhs as wearing a "diaper" on their head, reports IANS from Los Angeles. Al Rantel was discussing US airport security in his talk show where he said that if his own 80-year-old mother had to take off her shoes during a security screening, "... then why shouldn't a Sikh take off the hat that looks like a diaper they wear on their heads?"  The comment has angered the Sikh community, which said they would start protests if the RJ did not apologise.  

Nelly worst restaurant guest 
Pop stars Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake are the worst guests at Restaurateur Guy Robino’s restaurant Rain, reports IANS from London. About Nelly Furtado, he said, "She made a reservation for 10 guests. She showed up late with five extra people. For parties that size, we do a pre-fix type of menu. Nelly objected and was really rude about it." 

"Timberlake comes in, doesn't even look at the menu and shouts for random food that we don't make. If he knew what he wanted, why come to an Asian restaurant in the first place?" Robino asked