WORLD CUP: Klose shuts out Ticos in WC opener Munich, June 9:Birthday boy Miroslav Klose sent hosts Germany to a rocking start as they beat Costa Rica 4-2 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2006 at the Allianz Arena in Munich today. Joining the Klose party were Torsten Frings and Lahm... 10 Jun, 2006
Legend: Garrincha (Brazil) As a youngster, Manuel dos Santos Francisco — Garrincha — could never have dreamed he would become one of Brazil and World Cup folklore’s most cherished footballers. Born half-crippled in 1933, an operation which enabled him to walk left the... 09 May, 2006
Action at unbelievable pace Kathmandu:Transporter 2, which has Luc Besson producing, while one of his proteges directs tries to be Luc Besson’s famous, The Professional, even his famous La Femme Nikita, but is in-fact an out and out action film without the heart that Besson’s... Travel Abroad 06 May, 2006
Jagger unfazed by censorship SHANGHAI: The Rolling Stones have been told not to perform five of their songs at their debut concert in China, but Mick Jagger said the censorship was no surprise. “We kind of expected that. We didn’t expect to come to China and not be... Travel Abroad 08 Apr, 2006
Harley-Davidson goes to China Beijing, April 8:Hog heaven has come to China.Harley-Davidson Inc opened its first dealership in China today, with promises to bring its trademark easy-riding attitude to bikers in the world’s most sought-after market.“China’s development and... 08 Apr, 2006
Beatles’ label takes Apple to court London, March 30:It was an icon of the 60s taking a bite out of a defining image of the 21st century: the Beatles’ record label, Apple Corps, yesterday claimed the US computer giant Apple ‘flagrantly violated’ an agreement not to use its logo to... 30 Mar, 2006
Peace on Bullets Kathmandu:The Capital city has a lot to offer — ancient beautiful temples and the durbar squares to enjoy the winter’s warm sun, fantansic climate — not too cold that you freeze, nor so hot that you sweat gallons and gallons (just the right... Travel Abroad 10 Mar, 2006
BIZ BRIEFS Duplicate HarpicKATHMANDU: Kathmandu Marketing and Trading House Pvt Ltd, the sole distributor of all brands supplied in Nepal by Reckitt Benckiser, issuing a press statement today, has claimed that duplicate Harpic toilet cleaner products are on sale... 09 Mar, 2006
The right dress for the big night London:It’s hard to believe but once, not very long ago in fact, the Oscars were all about movies. Now the awards are just as much, if not more, about the clothes. Turn up in a good outfit, as Catherine Zeta-Jones did when she wore a Versace red... Travel Abroad 03 Mar, 2006
UK urged to help small firms boost R&D London, February 8:Britain lags behind the United States and the leading European economies when it comes to research and development (R&D) and has much ground to make up if it is to achieve the Blair government’s goal of heading the world’s... 08 Feb, 2006
A close shave for Anil Kapoor, indeed! When it comes to looking young and fit, he can still beat his nearest rivals hands down. And apart from his fitness freak regime, Anil Kapoor too, like Aamir, is known for his perfection. In short, he always takes his role seriously. So after his...
