Did US push or pull Aristide from power? Marty LoganAs rebel leader Guy Philippe declared himself Haiti’s “military chief” Tuesday, speculation continued to fly over the US role in deposed president Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s flight from power Sunday. More than one observer suggested... 03 Mar, 2004
Sobhraj files contempt of court plea Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 2:The alleged international serial killer Charles Sobhraj Gurumukh today filed a contempt of court plea at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC) accusing the government, Kathmandu District Police Office Hanumandhoka... Horoscopes 03 Mar, 2004
Passion climbs steadily to the top LOS ANGELES: After opening with an astonishing $125.2 million over five days, Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ is positioned to get even bigger as the Christian season of Lent leads up to Easter on April 11.The box-office total pushed... Travel Abroad 02 Mar, 2004
Swiss life: As close as it gets to being in heaven The GuardianLondon, March 1,They are probably the most fortunate people on the planet. Healthy, wealthy, and, thanks to an outstanding education system, wise. They enjoy a life that most can only dream of. For ease of reference we commonly refer to... Women 01 Mar, 2004
Kuerten beats Calleri, captures Brasil Open Associated PressCosta Do Sauipe, March 1,Third-seeded Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil won the $380,000 Brasil Open on Sunday, beating fourth-seeded Agustin Calleri of Argentina 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. The championship match was suspended because of rain on Saturday... 01 Mar, 2004
Rings lords over Oscars Agence France PresseHollywood, March 1,The last episode of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy scored a stunning Oscars clean-sweep, winning 11 awards and becoming the first fantasy film ever to win the coveted best picture trophy. ‘The Lord of the... Travel Abroad 01 Mar, 2004
Koshi floods A B ThapaThe threat of Koshi floods is one of the key national problems at present, posing a scientific and technological challenge to tame it for the benefit of not just Nepal but the entire South Asian region. The Kosi river system thus is both an... 01 Mar, 2004
At the click of a mouse The GuardianLondonIn the good old days, using a recruitment agency to find work involved people. Having phoned or visited one of their branches, you’d have a chat with a consultant, who would put you through a test or two and subsequently find you a... Travel Abroad 25 Feb, 2004
GUFSUF Raveena’s royal weddingUDAIPUR: Bollywood heartthrob Raveena Tandon married film distributor Anil Thadani at a glittering ceremony in this Rajasthan tourist resort this Sunday that was attended by a galaxy of film stars, politicians and... Travel Abroad 25 Feb, 2004
AIIMS graduates form alumnus Himalayan News ServiceLalitpur, February 18The graduates of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have formed AIIMSONIANS-Nepal to bring together the professionals who have passed out from the institute and provide better services for the... Travel 19 Feb, 2004
England, Pakistan, B’desh Sri Lanka win matches Associated PressDhaka, February 17 England defeated Uganda by a huge 213 runs in its second league match of Under-19 Cricket World Cup in south-eastern Chittagong city on Tuesday.Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka also won their respective matches on... 18 Feb, 2004
Come fly with him Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, but his family decided to move to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Jordan is the fourth of five children, with two older brothers and an older and... Travel Abroad 08 Feb, 2004
