Obama approval rating plunges to 41pc
March 13, 2012
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama’s approval rating plunged to 41 per cent in a new poll yesterday, underlining that despite improving jobs data, his prospects for November’s election remain uncertain.
Unopposed: Nayyer Hussain Bokhari elected Senate chairman
March 12, 2012
ISLAMABAD: Echoes of ‘zinda hai Bhutto zinda hai’ (Bhutto is alive) roared in the senate as 54 new and 50 continuing senators took oath of office on Monday, presided by Senator Afrasiab Khattak.
Secretary Senate Iftikharullah Babar formerly welcomed the newly elected Senators.
Women in politics: India ranks 105th in world
March, 2012
NEW DELHI: As the country celebrates Women's Day on Thursday, data on Parliaments across the world reveal that India, the largest democracy, lags much behind other countries including its neighbours such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal when it comes to women's participation in politics.
Salman is worth a rupee more than Shah Rukh!
March, 2012
MUMBAI: Two of the biggest Khans in Bollywood are no longer on speaking terms. Many of Salman Khan’s movies have crossed the 100 crore mark, and Shah Rukh still rules as the badshah of Bollywood.
Cricket: Pak survive Bangladesh scare; win by 21 runs in Asia...
March 12, 2012
Scorecard: Pakistan 262 for 8 (Hafeez 89, Jamshed 54, Gul 39, Shahadat 3-53) beat Bangladesh 241 (Shakib 64, Tamim 64, Gul 3-58) by 21 runs
Pakistan survived a scare before pulling off a nervy 21-run victory over a spirited Bangladesh in the thrilling opening cricket match of Asia Cup tournament on Sunday.
India should not support resolution against Lanka
March 12, 2012
Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy said India should not join human rights groups at a UN meeting on Sunday. India's participation in the resolution would make it vulnerable to similar resolutions over Kashmir or Manipur, Swamy said and suggested that it should urge Sri Lanka to devolve power so as to meet the legitimate aspirations of Lankan Tamils.
Nirupama Rao meets Mayor of Washington DC
March 11, 2012
Indian envoy to US, Nirupama Rao, met the Mayor of the District of Columbia Vincent Gray during which he sought more Indian investment in the American capital. "The Mayor expressed keen interest in increasing cooperation between the District and India," the Indian Embassy spokesman Virander Paul, said in a statement.
Indian economy to grow by 7-7.5% next fiscal: World Bank
March 11, 2012
Noting that downside risks to Indian economic growth are high, the World Bank today projected the country's GDP to expand 7-7.5% in 2012-13. "In India, the slowdown in GDP growth witnessed over the last two quarters is likely to extend into the coming fiscal year because of the weakness in investment," the World Bank said in its latest economic update for India.
Dhoni to youngsters: Don’t try to copy Dravid or Sachin
March 11, 2012
The next generation of Indian players should not put themselves under pressure to copy illustrious compatriots like the retired Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar, according to captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Yahoo may lay-off thousands in restructuring drive: Source
March 10, 2012
Close on the heels of a new CEO taking charge at Yahoo Inc, the internet giant is likely to cut thousands of jobs as part of a major restructuring exercise of its operations, a report has said.
