Henman beats Andy Roddick; Davenport reaches final Associated PressIndian Wells, March 20:Tim Henman frustrated Andy Roddick with his tenacious net play and defeated the big-serving American 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 in the Pacific Life Open quarter-finals.Two-time women’s champion Lindsay Davenport reached her... 20 Mar, 2004
The Guardian WashingtonThe rock musician Bono once described him as “a character of truly Biblical proportions, with a voice, all wailing freight trains and thundering prairies, like the landscape of his beloved America. He has a soul as big as a continent, full... Travel Abroad 20 Mar, 2004
MIND YOUR MANNERS : Staying single and happy The choice to stay unmarried is completely yours, but other people beg to differ…When you’re single, everyone asks you the same question. When are you getting married? When you are in your 30s, the question becomes, why aren’t you married?... Travel Abroad 14 Mar, 2004
MIDWAY: An hour with J J Prem ThapaWith wide forehead, short hair, ruddy complexion and fondness to share his experience, James Jiler’s appearance exuded an air of confidence. The unbuttoned shirt gave me the impression that he was one of the busy men, ready to conquer the... 14 Mar, 2004
BIZ BRIEFS Dhaka to sign BIMST-ECDHAKA: The Bangladesh government will sign the free trade agreement of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand — Economic Cooperation (BIMST-EC). The proposal for signing the agreement was finalised at an... 14 Mar, 2004
THE WORLD OVER PM’s nephew found guiltyPHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Sen’s nephew was found guilty on Thursday of unintentional murder for fatally shooting two people following a car race on the streets of the Cambodian capital last October, a judge said. Nim... Women 12 Mar, 2004
Biz briefs Accounts body in offingKATHMANDU: Eight Asian countries, including Nepal have set up the Asian Governmental Accounts Association with an objective of promoting professional understanding among governmental accounts institutions and exchange technical... 12 Mar, 2004
Violence fuels overseas job hunting Himalayan News Service Dhadhing, March 8:Irritated by the violent activities continuing in the country, residents of Dhadhing district are migrating to foreign countries, especially gulf nation in search of jobs.Thousands of youths have gone to gulf... 09 Mar, 2004
Violence fuels overseas job hunting Himalayan News Service Dhadhing, March 8:Irritated by the violent activities continuing in the country, residents of Dhadhing district are migrating to foreign countries, especially gulf nation in search of jobs.Thousands of youths have gone to gulf... 09 Mar, 2004
Women behind bars Sanjeev SatgainyaKathmandu:This book is a book of memories of the days that Durga Ghimire, the author spent behind bars for protesting against the Panchayat regime. Ghimire is now the chairperson of Agro-forestry, Basic Health and Cooperatives Nepal... Travel Abroad 07 Mar, 2004
Falling prey to leisure sickness The GuardianLondon,When the holiday season approaches, thoughts begin to turn to those few glorious weeks away when the only decision you will have to make is whether to dip your toe in the pool or head for the sand. For some of us, however, a shadow... Travel Abroad 01 Mar, 2004
What the top books are about TimelineAn old man wearing a brown robe is found wandering disoriented in the Arizona desert. He is miles from any human habitation and has no memory of how he got there, or who he is. The only clue to his identity is the plan of a medieval... Travel Abroad 29 Feb, 2004
