Keys to this girls Observer News ServiceLondonRecently, 50 prominent music industry types from around the world gathered in a small room in New York’s Avatar studios. To listen to half a dozen new songs. A few were bored, some were hungover, but as soon as the music... Travel Abroad 25 Jan, 2004
Gossip The GuardianLondonEighty per cent of workplace conversation is gossip. But on the whole it is a useful source of information, says Marc Zakian. What will you talk about at work today? How to get the photocopier fixed? How to deal with a difficult... Travel Abroad 22 Jan, 2004
Locals to protect Mhaypi hill from landslides Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 15The locals of Mhaypi hill, with the famous Yogambar temple on top, have finally decided to protect the hill from landslides. The hill was partially destroyed by a massive landslide in August last year. "We are... Horoscopes 16 Jan, 2004
SNIPPETS P’pine peace talks in FebMANILA: Formal peace talks between the Philippine government and communist guerrillas will resume in Norway in February, President Gloria Arroyo said on Tuesday. Details of the talks were being thrashed out by negotiators... Women 14 Jan, 2004
Cruise takes London by storm LONDON: Tom Cruise’s ‘The Last Samurai’ had its British premier in London on Tuesday night, and the star signed autographs for two hours outside the theatre.Cruise appeared to keep his promise to provide his signature to everyone who wanted it in... Travel Abroad 08 Jan, 2004
Nehruvian secularism -II Shashi Tharoor All four generations of Nehrus in public life remained secular in outlook and conduct. Their appeal transcended caste, region, and religion, something almost impossible to say of any other leading Indian politician during Nehru’s life... 07 Jan, 2004
Raj Parishad passes resolution for interim government, polls Himalayan News ServiceNepalgunj, January 4Midwestern regional convention of the Raj Parishad ended today resolving that either rewriting or amendment of the present constitution would help solve the present problems facing the country.The convention... Travel 05 Jan, 2004
Turban ban: Sikhs want Vajpayee’s help Ranvir NayarParis, January 1Sikhs living in France have appealed to Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to intercede with the French government on its decision to ban display of religious symbols in... Women 01 Jan, 2004
Correct priority Correct priorityThe consistency with which Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has been pursuing the goal of quelling Maoist terrorism has been remarkable. This is one area where his mentor and predecessor Girija Prasad Koirala had failed miserably... 29 May, 2002
ONCE OVER British defence chief in DharanITAHARI: British chief of defence staff Michael Boyce inspected the Kirant Yakthung Chumlung Rehabilitation Centre in Dharan of Sunsari district on Sunday. Manager of the centre Kamal Tigela apprised Boyce about the human... Travel 27 May, 2002
Child marriages still on in Nuwakot Himalayan News ServiceNuwakot, May 25Child marriage is a legal offence in Nepal and both the government as well as non-government organisations have been giving top priority towards generating awareness against this social anomaly.But despite of all... Travel 25 May, 2002
Bhattarai urges Koirala not to take any decision in haste Rastriya Samachar SamaitiKathmandu, May 25Founder leader of the Nepali Congress (NC) and ex-prime minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai has requested party president and former PM Girija Prasad Koirala to make serious consultations before taking any steps... Horoscopes 25 May, 2002
