Ode to Karachi

My book, 'Karachiwala: a subcontinent within a city' was launched on Wednesday 24 February in Karachi. I have included in it interviews/stories of over sixty families, groups and individuals of varied...

Swine Flu: Deaths, confirmed & unconfirmed of Swine influenza

Swine influenza (H1N1 virus outbreak) - table of deaths, confirmed and unconfirmed Statistics will be updated on a regular basis throughout the day and a full check and tally everyday around 19:00(BST) | Last...

Table Tennis Exhibition by Ping Skills

A video illustrating table tennis skills and practice sessions

Tell Congress to Bring Real Relief to Main Street.

"Although Congress took some action to address our nation’s economic crisis, too many Americans are still hurting. AARP is calling on Congress to support a plan to bring real relief to struggling Americans. We...

Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders

"WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — National Loan Audits (www.nationalloanaudits.com) announced today that since only a fraction of distressed homeowners needing a loan modification are getting the help they need, borrowers should obtain a Forensic Loan...

Panhandler shoots man, tries escape by bus

I don't know about you, but when is the last time you saw a panhandler, let alone a female one who could afford a gun????Maybe she was trying to save up for an AK47."SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A bus stop panhandler...

India slip to 5th in ODI rankings

"Despite their historic 3-2 series-win against Sri Lanka, India has dropped to fifth place in the ICC ODI Championship table, released on Saturday."

Woman found guilty of microwaving baby

"DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- A mother was convicted Friday of killing her month-old daughter by burning her in a microwave oven, with jurors rejecting a defense attorney's claims there was evidence that someone else was responsible. ...

India@Beijing Olympics 2008: Table Tennis - Achanta out

Achanta Sharath Kamal bowed out in the second round of the men’s table tennis event at the Beijing Olympic Games here on Wednesday.Read full story

USA Medal Tally Greater than China's 79-76, but China Tops the Table in Gold

1 CHN 43 14 19 76 2 USA 26 26 27 79 3 GBR 16 9 8 33 4 AUS 11 12 12 35 5 GER 11 8 9 28 6 RUS 10 14 18 42 7 KOR 8 10 6 24 8 JPN 8 6 8 22 9 ITA 6 6 7 19 10 UKR 5 4 8 17 11 FRA 4 11 14 29 12 NED 4 5 4...

Chris Hoy Wins Hat Trick THREE Golds for Great Britain

Great Britain's David Hoy has been dubbed the "Ultimate Olympian" after bagging three gold medals today in cycling.  Prime Minister Gordon Brown was moved to make a national TV broadcast...

Waterboarding an attraction at amusement park

This is an interesting story and not what you'd expect."NEW YORK (Reuters) - A man with a black hood pours water on the face of a prisoner in an orange jumpsuit strapped to a table: no, it's not Guantanamo Bay...

Stinky poker player kicked out of casino

If you stink – get out!  An Atlantic City casino kicked out a 440 lb man from their poker room after receiving complaints he smelled really really bad. The 54-year old said the odor was from playing poker...

Mediterranean union launched: 43-nation group plans regional projects

Emulating the  European Union model 43 countries in Middle east have come together and formed a Mediterranean Union. Although unlike European countries many of these countries don't have great relations with each other. "French President Nicolas Sarkozy launched a...

US and EU urged to cut biofuels

G8 summit in Japan has started with the calls for enhancing food security and reducing trade barriers on farming products. Leaders have urged to tackle the food crisis on a priority basis. UN secretary general...

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