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Wonders Of The World: Achievement Of Man’s And Nature’s Effort

The world is full of wonders not only man made but also natural. In fact, each of the continents embodies within themselves treasure troves of wonders that are peculiar to the region. The compilation of the wonders of the world began way back in the 5th century BC, wherein scholars such as Herodotus traveled form one end to the other in an effort document these marvels. Due to the inaccessibility to the convenient mode of transportation, these authors may have had a tough time locating and travelling to distant places. Thankfully due to the development in technology, you could now travel through air planes, cars and even buses to places of interest. However, the laborious work of these archaic authors was damaged due to the fire in Alexander’s library. Unfortunately, all the rich information collated by the authors that we could have banked upon is now inaccessible. Nevertheless, the commendable efforts of the modern world has made list of winders of the world known to the common mank...

Sachin's milestone inspiring: Sania

NEW DELHI: Sania Mirza might be a renowned name in women's tennis but it's cricket that sets her pulse racing. Therefore it comes as no surprise when she exults at India's historic win over Australia and finds Sachin Tendulkar's milestone of becoming the leading Test scorer inspiring. Sania, who is in the Capital for the treatment of her chronic wrist injury, said she thoroughly enjoyed India's 320-run record win at Mohali on Tuesday. "Cricket has been my first love. It was great to see India winning over the best team in the world with such a big margin," said the Hyderabadi, who has been practising at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA). Asked how she felt when her favourite cricketer Sachin bested West Indian Brian Lara's record she said: "It is very inspiring, not only for myself but for every cricket follower. Sachin is one of the best cricketer of the world, so it is a proud moment for everyone. I messaged to congratulate him." Th...

Feng Shui for love!

Going through a rough patch in your marriage? Is passionate love-making a thing of the past? Are arguments and bickering ruining the romance? Losing interest in your partner? In short, is marriage is no longer blissful? If your answer is a 'yes' for even two of the above mentioned questions, your relationship definitely needs help! The Chinese art of Feng Shui can be a practical solution to bring back the much needed zing, fizz and passion to your love life. But, what is Feng Shui and how different is it from Vaastu Shastra? Answers, expert Bhavesh Patni of the Ganesha Speaks team, "Feng Shui provides remedial measures by rectifying the flow of air and water in an already constructed home with an aim to improve the presence of chi (positive energy). Vaastu Shastra, on the other hand, provides solutions by making physical changes at the construction level in your home." G. Kennedy of Astroyogi team considers Feng Shui as a star-pacifier which tones down the ill-effect...

India beat Australia to win series 2-0

NAGPUR: India on Monday gave ample proof of its status as a dominant force in world cricket as they thrashed Australia by 172 runs in the fourth and final cricket Test to regain the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy after a gap of four years. After settting the visitors a daunting target of 382 for victory, the Indians exploited a turning fifth day track to skittle out the Aussies for 209 just before the tea break to wrap up the four-match series with a 2-0 margin. It turned out to be a perfect gift for Sourav Ganguly by his teammates in his farewell Test as they knocked out the Aussies in just about two sessions of play on the last day. Only Matthew Hayden stood bravely amidst the ruins with a 93-ball 77 as the Indian bowlers ripped through the batting line up to bring an end to the Australian innings rather quickly. Leg spinner Amit Mishra (3/27) and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh (4/64) were the main destructors for the hosts who made amends for losing the home series 1-2 in the 2004-05 ...

Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors

KARACHI: Reputed journal, Foreign Policy in its report has declared Karachi Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal the second best mayor of the year 2008 world.Foreign Policy report titled ‘The Mayor of the moment’ said that Germany’s Berlin City Mayor, Klaus Wowereit, 55 topped the list among the best mayors of the world for the current year and Karachi Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal, 36 placed second on the basis of his last three years’ performance.Global Cities Index named this survey has assessed the performance of the mayors of world’s major cities giving special importance to creating better opportunity for investment in the city and city planning. The journal eulogizing Karachi Nazim for his hard work declared him the symbol of making a difference in the city and innovation in city planning. Karachi Nazim is playing a key-role in strengthening the international ties, promoting foreign investment and tourism, said the report. It further said that Nazim Mustafa Kamal has changed the outlook of the...

Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors

KARACHI: Reputed journal, Foreign Policy in its report has declared Karachi Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal the second best mayor of the year 2008 world.Foreign Policy report titled ‘The Mayor of the moment’ said that Germany’s Berlin City Mayor, Klaus Wowereit, 55 topped the list among the best mayors of the world for the current year and Karachi Nazim, Syed Mustafa Kamal, 36 placed second on the basis of his last three years’ performance.Global Cities Index named this survey has assessed the performance of the mayors of world’s major cities giving special importance to creating better opportunity for investment in the city and city planning. The journal eulogizing Karachi Nazim for his hard work declared him the symbol of making a difference in the city and innovation in city planning. Karachi Nazim is playing a key-role in strengthening the international ties, promoting foreign investment and tourism, said the report. It further said that Nazim Mustafa Kamal has changed the outlook of the...

Osama bin Laden's son deported from Egypt to Qatar

OSAMA bin Laden's son Omar arrived in Qatar after being deported from Egypt today following his failed bid to secure political asylum in Spain, his English-born wife said."We're OK. We're in,'' Zaina Alsabah bin Laden said in a phone call shortly after their flight from Cairo landed in Doha. She did not provide further details on their status in Qatar. They were barred from entering Egypt on their return from Spain which yesterday turned down 27-year-old bin Laden's request for political asylum after he said his life was in danger in the Middle East because he was a pacifist. "The Spanish government said that Omar was safe in Egypt and so had a place to go, but when we arrived in Egypt they deported us,'' his wife said earlier by phone from a plane at Cairo airport."We're not feeling very good, seeing that everything we have is in Egypt and we can't get anything, can't get (credit) cards, we just have cash.'' At the ti...

Munaf Kalia, Javed Khanani remanded to FIA

KARACHI: Munaf Kalia, Javed Khanani and others accused of being involved in the scandal of illegally transferring billions of dollars abroad were handed over on remand to FIA today.Munaf Kalia was presented in the court of Judicial Magistrate, Muhammad Umar Awan at the City Court here, when the court ordered giving him on three-day transit remand to FIA for taking him to Lahore during this time for further grilling.The attorney of the accused made a plea in the court that Munaf Kalia was ill and a medical report was also presented in this regard.On the other hand, Lahore Special Magistrate handed over Javed Khanani, Tariq Mahmood and Rustam Ali in the custody of FIA on four-day physical remand, while the accused would again be presented in the court of Lahore Area Magistrate on November 14. Khanani & Kalia Company has been charged for violating foreign exchange laws and is on trial.