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Nawaz Sharif returns, but can he save Pakistan?
As Islamabad crosses a historic milestone by making a transition from one elected government to another, the veteran from Punjab, Nawaz Sharif is all set for an unprecedented hat-trick in Pakistan`s political history by becoming the first man to become the country`s Prime Minister thrice.
For a man, who has been toppled twice as Pakistan PM, jailed and exiled, this certainly is his big comeback... |
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Pakistan Elections: Blood, hope and democracy
For a country repeatedly scarred in its independent history, May 11 will appear to be a watershed in Pakistan. It would be the day when one democratically elected government would transition into another through the ballot for the very first time.
Earlier each attempt at democracy had been prematurely terminated by military coups or marred by political instability. But nothing comes easy in thi... |
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All is lost for the BJP in Karnataka?
The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party, in all likelihood, may have reconciled by now to losing its first and only bastion in the South. And if it does so then it has only itself to blame for the debacle or maybe at best its former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa. It can be safely said that come May 08, the BJP will lose Karnataka to the Congress, not because the electorate saw the grand old party as thei... |
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Is Amaze a threat to DZire?
Japanese auto major Honda launched the much-awaited entry level sedan ‘Amaze’ keeping in mind the Indian conditions and competitively priced it between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.60 lakh.
Honda Amaze has seen constant comparison with Maruti Suzuki`s Swift DZire ever since it was announced. In an interview with Reema Sharma of Zeebiz.com, automobilist and columnist Ranojoy Mukerji shares his views on... |
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Robin van Persie deserves to be PFA Player of the Year
The final list of Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Player of the Year for the Barclays Premier League season 2012-13 is out.
The final list includes six players, the best from the world of Premier League and they are Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Juan Mata (Chelsea), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) and Luis Suarez (Li... |
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Gold rout: What should you do?
Investment in gold has always been a win-win situation. In times of inflation gold acts as a hedge and in times of recession, gold proves to be a safe haven investment.
But due to the freefall in gold prices over the last few days the scene has completely changed. The plunge in bullion market has shaken the confidence in gold—something that had not happened in the last 12 years. Though many ana... |
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Sir Robert Edwards---the father of 'engineered' babies
A Nobel laureate, Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards has been credited with bringing hope to the lives of millions of couples unable to conceive naturally, through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology which he co-pioneered with his colleague Dr Patrick Steptoe in 1978.
Born in Batley, Yorkshire, Robert Geoffrey Edwards studied at the Manchester Central High School between 1936-1944, before serving ... |
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International Women's Day (8 March)
International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.
1908:
Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women's oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. The... |
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South Asia in 2012
South Asia is not known as a highly stable region but this year, some of its main protagonists - India, Pakistan and Afghanistan - became united over their treatment of women. As news related to withdrawal of American troops and bombings in Afghanistan; suicide attacks and blasphemy laws in Pakistan; protests over various aspects of governance in India; became a staple, there was a barrage of inci... |
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Delhi gang-rape
Police in the Indian capital were bracing for fresh demonstrations after doctors from Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth hospital where the 23-year-old victim was being treated said she “passed away peacefully” on Saturday morning local time.
Six men have now been charged with her murder by police in New Delhi.
“Her family and officials from the High Commission of India were by her side. The Mount El... |
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