In Dubai, money tames nature Dubai, February 19:Dubai has gone from being a sleepy backwater to the business hub of the Gulf in a little over three decades. Now new colossal investments in infrastructure, together with ambitious acquisitions overseas and mega projects such as the... 19 Feb, 2006
Science not borrrring any more What could be more borrrrring than a thermometer? It gets hot, the mercury rises. It gets cold, the mercury falls.What a shock, then, to read this: “Daniel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was on the run — running from the police — because he wanted to... Travel Abroad 29 Nov, 2005
TAKING STOCK : Pope Leo XIII and the property rights Kathmandu:The Kathmandu Post on July 12 highlighted the plight of Krishna Bahadur Karki, a slum dweller of Shankhamul in the country’s capital. He has been denied electricity by NEA because he does not possess citizenship papers. He is compelled to... 31 Jul, 2005
Be careful what you wish for Alison McMeansKathmandu:In the far reaches of the American imagination lies Wisteria Lane - the perfect manifestation of the American dream and home of the Desperate Housewives. However, in the midst of the perfectly manicured lawns and new cars lies... Travel Abroad 18 Jul, 2005
Nicole’s slimming seaweed cure LONDON: Nicole Kidman reportedly underwent a series of bizarre beauty treatments to slim down before the premiere of her latest movie ‘The Interpreter’ here. While staying at London’s exclusive Dorchester, the actress and her sister Antonia... Travel Abroad 16 Apr, 2005
Small things bright ’n beautiful God loved the flowers and invented soil.” — Jacques DevalKathmandu: She probably shares God’s passion for Nature’s little beauties and named it Petals. No, this is not the name of a new flower store but the name of the latest beauty parlour in... Travel Abroad 22 Jan, 2005
The new Apple iPod mini Should the cast of Sex and the City renege on its promise and reunite for another series, there will possibly be a new addition to Carrie’s handbag. When New York’s top columnist dips her beautifully manicured fingers into her vintage Christian... Travel Abroad 29 Apr, 2004
MIDWAY: Money and beyond Srijana Sharma Big buildings are always alluring to me. But I am interested more in what takes to make them than their aesthetic aspects. My obsession with them stems more out of my belief that inside them live probably some of the richest and most... 22 Apr, 2004
