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Former premier Moussavi challenges Ahmadinejad in election
Tehran – Moderate Iranian presidential hopeful Mir-Hossein Moussavi on Monday accused President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of being a radical, particularly in foreign policy. In his first news conference in Tehran, the former prime minister accused the hardline president of radical policies … Continue reading
Taliban rule? No problem, say many in Pakistan
While the Taliban’s growing influence is worrying the West, and liberal Pakistanis, there are many here who don’t view it as a problem. Muhammad Ilyas owns a poultry store and is a supporter of the right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami party. He says … Continue reading
SRK chooses his six Angels
Bollywood Trade News Network After 6 weeks of being put under the scanner of some of the biggest faces in Bollywood, the verdict is out! Ananya Bera (Kolkata), Sunanda Hiroo (Kolkata), Sana Chirwawala(Nagpur), Rupali Kantharia (Mumbai), Samyukta (Bangalore) and Ritika … Continue reading
Microsoft seeks fewer H-1B visas in recession-hit US
Washington, April 2 (IANS) With the hiring of foreign talent facing heightened scrutiny and the threat of greater restrictions in the US, Microsoft Corp has filed substantially fewer applications for H-1B visas coveted by Indian techies for next year. ‘I … Continue reading
About 300 Satyam staff join Bank of America – paper
About 250-300 employees at fraud-hit Indian outsourcer Satyam Computer Services are joining Bank of America, the Business Standard newspaper said on Wednesday. The employees were working on a Satyam project for Merrill Lynch, which was taken over by the U.S. … Continue reading
Pak-Americans seek Obama’s to support for reforms in Pakistan
Washington, Mar. 13 (ANI): Several Pakistani-American organizations have urged President Obama to support their call for an independent judiciary and other constitutional reforms in Pakistan. Members of Pakistan American National Alliance gathered at Capitol Hill on Wednesday to voice support … Continue reading
Global financial crisis claims another 651,000 jobs in America
New York, Mar 7 (ANI): The ongoing global economic meltdown has claimed the loss of another 651,000 jobs in America, boosting the nation’s unemployment rate to 8.1%, its highest figure since 1983. The Labor Department figures in January had revealed … Continue reading
New ‘Hall of Fame’ to honour British music legends
London, Mar 6 (ANI): British music stars will be honoured for their contribution in the industry with the creation of a “hall of fame” to rival its American counterpart. The Hall of Fame, which is being developed by Live Aid … Continue reading
‘Razorlight’ drummer Andy Burrows quits after bust-up with Johnny Borrell
London, March 6 (ANI): Drummer Andy Burrows left the indie rock band ‘Razorlight’ in chaos on Thursday night, when he left the group following a series of bitter clashes with guitarist Johnny Borrell. According to reports, the pair had fought … Continue reading
‘Razorlight’ drummer Andy Burrows quits after bust-up with Johnny Borrell
London, March 6 (ANI): Drummer Andy Burrows left the indie rock band ‘Razorlight’ in chaos on Thursday night, when he left the group following a series of bitter clashes with guitarist Johnny Borrell. According to reports, the pair had fought … Continue reading
’9 minute butt-lift’ miracle cream to hit market shelves in UK
London, Mar 5 (ANI): A miracle cream which claims to destroy cellulite in nine minutes will go on sale in the UK this week. The serum, which is worth 68 dollars, is made from plant stem cells. According to the … Continue reading
Brown to warn US politicians against economic protectionism
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who is presently in Washington to bolster Britain’s relations with the US, is expected to warn American politicians to avoid economic protectionism. Brown is likely to urge a search for global … Continue reading
Katie Holmes’ ‘dinner treatment’ for people rude to her family
New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has her own ways of dealing with people who pass rude comments on her family, for she has decided to invite them for a Dinner party. The ‘Mad Money’ actress thinks … Continue reading
USD/JPY Daily Commentary for 4.6.09
As expecting the USD/JPY is launching after finally eclipsing February highs and consequently the highly psychological 100 level. Putting the 100 area behind the USD/JPY is a huge step psychologically, and could proceed to yield a strong leg up in … Continue reading →