Cold war again, Asian security under threat

Apart from America and European Union, Russia's recent foreign policy has created a jerk amidst the Baltic states and many other ex-communist states. Amongst the major super-powers, only China has still remained silent over this issue. more on Cold war again, Asian security under threat

Pakistan: Four more judges reinstated

The Pakistani government on August 30 (Saturday) reinstated four more judges as part of an exercise to restore law and order in the politically-unstable country. The judges were sacked during the emergency imposed by the ousted President.. more on Pakistan: Four more judges reinstated

After Cuba, Hurricane Gustav is heading towards US

After causing deluge and destruction in Cuba, hurricane Gustav wreaked havoc in the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico. A high alert has been sounded by mayor Ray Nagin. Weather forecasters have warned that it is gradually moving towards the US coast.. more on After Cuba, Hurricane Gustav is heading towards US

Obama sketches the American promise

Senator Obama delivered his acceptance speech for the presidential nomination, on the anniversary of Martin Luther's historical speech. He slammed the failed policies of Bush and reprimanded the White House for practicing politics of the past. more on Obama sketches the American promise

Social inequality leads to diverse health patterns

According to a report by UN WHO, staggering disparity in life expectancy is due to inequalities over where people are born, grow up and live. The commission also added that a nation’s wealth alone does not determine the health of its population. more on Social inequality leads to diverse health patterns

Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Hindus of USA have urged various retailers worldwide, including Wal-Mart, not to carry DVD of Hollywood movie 'The Love Guru' when it is released next month, because it lampoons Hinduism. more on Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Hindus of USA have urged various retailers worldwide, including Wal-Mart, not to carry DVD of Hollywood movie 'The Love Guru' when it is released next month, because it lampoons Hinduism. more on Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Pak to repeal National Accountability Ordinance

In a major decision, the federal cabinet decided to set up a cabinet committee headed by law minister to make recommendations on the repeal of National Accountability Bureau Ordinance and replacing it with another law. more on Pak to repeal National Accountability Ordinance

India: home to world's one-third poor

The daunting task of the Indian government, to put the nation on the forefront of improved economy, has not really helped decline the poverty level. India still account for one-third of world's poor and people living below the international poverty line. more on India: home to world's one-third poor

ULFA invests in Bangla media!

The Daily Star’ is a newspaper of dubious background. The revelation that there is ULFA money in the media group is true. This explains why the newspaper’s management remains silent, though the media has levelled the allegation against it.. more on ULFA invests in Bangla media!

PML (N) pulls out of Pakistan's ruling coalition

After months of political differences, PML (N) led by Nawaz Sharif withdrew support from Pakistan's ruling coalition government on Monday. The decision came after PML (N) accused PPP of dishonouring the commitments to reinstall the deposed judges.. more on PML (N) pulls out of Pakistan's ruling coalition

Aung San Suu Kyi on hunger strike?

There is disturbing news that Noble Peace Laureate and Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, under house arrest for over 12 of 18 years in Yangon, has stopped receiving food supplies. Unconfirmed reports suggest she is on hunger strike.. more on Aung San Suu Kyi on hunger strike?

Zardari apologises, wants Sharif back

After the withdrawal of Nawaz Sharif from the coalition between PML-N and PPP, Zardari in a televised address expressed that he regretted the failure between the two parties and requested Sharif to join hands again in the interest of Pakistan. more on Zardari apologises, wants Sharif back

China rocked by series of blasts, 11 killed

A series of explosions occurred in a chemical factory in Southern China's Yizou city. Eleven people were killed and around 57 injured. Panic spread in nearby residents who fled the locality. Investigations are on into the cause of the explosions. more on China rocked by series of blasts, 11 killed

Protest against death sentence in Asia on Oct 10

October 10 is observed as the World Day against death penalty. This time, the WCADP will call upon people from across the world to protest against the use of death penalty to punish criminals, especially in the Asian countries. more on Protest against death sentence in Asia on Oct 10

SDP leader blames the Centre for being biased

The President of SDP, Darkashan Andrabi, has blamed the union government for bowing to the demands of some anti-national elements of Kashmir even while denying the Jammuties the rights they had been seeking, holding the tricolour in their hands. more on SDP leader blames the Centre for being biased

Dalai Lama returns from France, to observe fast

His Holiness Dalai Lama in his visit to France inaugurated a temple at Sogyal Rinpoche's Buddhist centre in Lerab-Ling, in the southern town of Roqueredonde. His Holiness also called for harmony between different religious traditions. more on Dalai Lama returns from France, to observe fast

The war for water

A recently released report by the UN has predicted that by the middle of this century, around seven billion people in 60 countries could face water scarcity and in just 20 years, the average supply of water per person will drop by one-third.. more on The war for water

War on terrorism is breeding more violence

No war on terror will succeed unless a part of world stops depriving others of their due and deserving share of peace, dignity and resource. Any polarisation in this connection will bring about more and more outfits in the future. more on War on terrorism is breeding more violence

Minorities should be treated fairly in Romania: Zed

Hindus in Romania want the minorities to be treated fairly in all educational reforms. There should be equal respect for all religious symbols, while comparative religion could be offered as an alternative to religion in the school curricula.. more on Minorities should be treated fairly in Romania: Zed

South Africa: Students encounter suspected witch

A 65-70 years old gogo sneaked inside a cottage where students of Limpopo University reside. The students believe that she must have flown inside the cottage as they didn't find her footprints on the ground. The gogo is believed to be a witch.. more on South Africa: Students encounter suspected witch

The world would end, the cycle has begun!

With 2012 just four years away of what could be the greatest and most significant date in our history; the world is not willing to believe and let go. Could the Mayans have actually found the great cycle of our solar system? Nothing is for sure. more on The world would end, the cycle has begun!

Military genius Musharraf's civilian manoeuvre

It does appear that General Musharraf has avoided being an Abhimanyu and has extricated himself admirably from the deadly ‘chakra vyuh’ at least for now. For a hated dictator to have such a respectable exit is nothing less than a miracle.. more on Military genius Musharraf's civilian manoeuvre

Concealing poverty with debt

In developing countries where the distribution of wealth is unequal, the poor, in order to protect their self-esteem, use the technique of concealed or disguised poverty. Fresh programmes need to be encouraged to eliminate discrimination.. more on Concealing poverty with debt

Big Brother Russia

Georgian President has vowed to bring South Ossetia and another breakaway region, Abkhazia, back under Georgian control. Meanwhile, South Ossetians want to join their ethnic brethren in North Ossetia, which is an autonomous republic within Russia.. more on Big Brother Russia

Egyptian woman gives birth to 7 babies

A 27-year-old Egyptian woman gave birth to seven babies on August 16. This type of child conception is unique in millions of pregnancies. Such a case of pregnancy occurs prematurely and involves fatal risk to both the mother and babies. more on Egyptian woman gives birth to 7 babies

Bangladeshi appointed teacher in Kendrapara district

The collector of Kendrapara district of Orissa has ordered an enquiry into the appointment of two Bangladeshi nationals who were appointed as teachers in government run primary schools. They had been served deportation notice over three years ago..

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Peoples verdict is out on Mush: Pak minister

The move to go ahead with impeachment of General Musharraf has received an overwhelming support from public representatives, said federal information minister of Pakistan, Sherry Rehman after passing of resolutions demanding a no-confidence vote.

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Bangladeshi appointed teacher in Kendrapara district

The collector of Kendrapara district of Orissa has ordered an enquiry into the appointment of two Bangladeshi nationals who were appointed as teachers in government run primary schools. They had been served deportation notice over three years ago..

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Peoples verdict is out on Mush says Pak minister

The move to go ahead with impeachment of General Musharraf has received an overwhelming support from public representatives, said federal information minister of Pakistan, Sherry Rehman after passing of resolutions demanding a no-confidence vote.

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American women donate eggs for cash

The increase in interest rates has forced many to adopt new techniques. The American housewives facing a similar situation have hit upon a novel plan, ie to sell their eggs. Fertility clinics in US say that interest in donating has surged..

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Georgia calls for ceasefire in Ossetia

Georgia has called for a ceasefire in Southern Ossetia where war has been continuing since Thursday. Thousands of civilians have fled from their homes fearing air raids from Russian missiles. US has warned Russia of not escalating the crisis.

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Did World War III break out on August 8?

There’s a blog doing rounds among bloggers on Internet about US battle carriers heading towards the Middle East. It also points at the probable fact that the beginning of Russian hostilities in Ossetia may mark the outbreak of World War III.

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Hiroshima Day revives tragic memories

The A-bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima was named ‘Little Boy’ and the one on Nagasaki – ‘Fat Man’. The devastation that followed sent shock waves all over the world and even now acts as a deterrent for any other nation to plan similar attacks. more on Hiroshima Day revives tragic memories

The life and times of America Ferrera

America Ferrera is an example of how people in America can make a life for themselves in spite of the obstacles presented. Ferrera also challenged humanity to judge people from the inside in her 'Ugly Betty' series.. more on The life and times of America Ferrera

America should open up to Iran and vice versa

With US on warpath against Iran, people of both countries must challenge their leaders to a dialogue. Iran should open up to America and vice versa. While the process is a gradual one, it is better than the threat of war and economic instability.. more on America should open up to Iran and vice versa

US consulate in Hyderabad to start from December

The long cherished desire of Andhra Pradesh will become a reality with the opening of US consulate in December. The Andhraites are visiting US in high numbers on various counts and they have to go to Chennai for obtaining visa. more on US consulate in Hyderabad to start from December

Breakdown of WTO talks to harm UN anti-poverty goals

UN officials have said that the breakdown of the WTO talks in Geneva could affect anti-party goals set up under the MDGs. UNCTD called for the revival of the negotiations after WTO talks in Geneva broke up without any agreement.. more on Breakdown of WTO talks to harm UN anti-poverty goals

China furious over leak of Olympics footage

Just days before the grand opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics 2008, the Beijing Olympic organising committee is furious as a South Korean lensman (working for SBS) managed to give out the first sneaks of the splendid inaugural events..

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World's most expensive office location

Mumbai and Delhi are amongst the world's 10 most expensive cities to rent office space. Meanwhile, EMEA dominated the list of markets with the fastest growing occupancy costs, accounting for five of the top 10 and 19 of the top 50 markets..

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