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5/25/2013: Front Page: Saudis get UN help to probe coronavirus

The World Health Organisation ( WHO) yesterday said that it would help Saudi Arabia dig deeper into deadly outbreaks of a new Sars- like virus to draw up advice ahead of the annual Haj, which attracts millions of Muslims. The UN agency, which is not...

5/25/2013: Front Page: Back to work after a break

An Indian enterprise helps women find jobs that allows them to balance work and home

5/25/2013: Front Page: A culture of gender equality

Encouraging motherhood, child- friendly policies and providing women with a framework to face life are essential to nation- building

5/25/2013: Front Page: The rise of South Korea

Hip, prosperous and gregarious, Seoul is punching above its economic weight and is finally making headlines of its own

5/25/2013: In Brief: Watch for

Watching TV or using computers, tablets or smartphones after dark may cause sleep loss and resultant health problems, a leading doctor has warned. Peering at brightly lit screens at night disrupts the body's natural rhythms and raises the risk of...

5/25/2013: In Brief: This week

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5/25/2013: In Brief: Medal record:

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5/25/2013: In Brief: Personal data

Muhammad Ali Boxer, Philanthropist January 17, 1942 ( Age: 71) Louisville, Kentucky Louisville Central HS Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. Muhammad Ali, Cassius X, Ali Capricorn Name: Occupation: Birth date: Place of birth: Education: Originally: AKA:...

5/25/2013: In Brief: Boxing record

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5/25/2013: In Brief: Zooming in on traffic offenders

Ag h a d d i r A l i Offenders jumping red lights will be named and shamed on Sharjah TV as part of a new police strategy to raise awareness and reduce the accident rate, which has risen 4.5 per cent over last year. A television show called which...

5/25/2013: In Brief: I started smoking at 13, quit at 18 — student

C a r o l i na D ' S o u z a An 18- year- old Emirati student who started smoking when he was just 13 has successfully completed a programme at the smoking cessation clinic at the Dubai Men's College, Higher Colleges of Technology ( HCT). S. R, who...

5/25/2013: Nation: Female climber inspires women

The female members of the American University of Sharjah community expressed their pride in one of their former students making history atop Mount Everest. They stressed the fact that Raha Moharrak was a woman who made her achievement twice as...

5/25/2013: Nation: Cost of climbing

Travel expenses: $ 2,375 - $ 6,225 Getting to Everest Base Camp: $ 2,150 Climbing fees and deposits: $ 19,700 - $ 37,700 EBC equipment and cooks: $ 9,300 Oxygen and climbing Sherpas: $ 8,525 Gear: $ 7,000 Misc ( medical kits, communications,...

5/25/2013: Nation: Gel manicures may lead to skin problems

J u m a na K h a m i s While the idea of having a long- lasting, chip- free manicure may seem appealing to many women, doctors say the new ‘ gel nail manicure' can increase your risk of skin cancer and lead to serious skin problems. The gel manicure,...

5/25/2013: Nation: Dubai Police help women victims of abuse

B a s s m a A l Ja n da ly Women of all nationalities who have been abused by their husbands or any family members can approach Dubai Police's human rights department round the clock. Police said abused women and children can get help at the Women...

5/25/2013: Nation: Africa Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi

The African Union will be commemorating 50 years since the formation of the Organisation of African Unity. The celebrations, which are themed “2013, Year of Pan- Africanism and African Renaissance”, will kick off in Addis Ababa on Saturday and will be...

5/25/2013: Nation: ‘ Corporates, charities need to build strong bonds'

Friends of Cancer Patients ( FoCP), the cancer specific charitable society, participated in the tenth CSR Summit, ( Corporate Social Responsibility) which took place between May 20 and 23. FoCP took part as the Summit's official charity making it the...

5/25/2013: Nation: It's a difficult linguistic task

How much Arabic can a good- intentioned, but linguistically challenged, British expat learn in just over four weeks? If I knew the answer to that one, I would at least be able to offer my poor, tired brain some encouragement. My intensive Arabic...

5/25/2013: Nation: Fire put out at Dubai World Central

to a Dubai Aviation City Corporation spokesperson, a fire started at the roof of the construction site of Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central in Jebel Ali at around 1pm yesterday. Airport fire department, Dubai Civil Defence and Dubai Police rushed...

5/25/2013: Nation: Humaid opens new mosque

His Highness Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, opened Othman Bin Affan Mosque in the Khalidiya Area of Ajman on Thursday. He praised the care given to Allah's Houses by President His Highness Shaikh...

5/25/2013: Nation: Saud attends wedding ceremony

His Highness Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended on Thursday a wedding ceremony hosted by Abdullah Obaid Bin Sulaij Al Katbi at his residence in Al Khran Area in Ras Al Khalimah on the occasion...

5/25/2013: Nation: Favourites

Il- qitaar fil- miina kamaan? Tabaan laa! Il- qitaar mish filmiina. Il- qitaar fil- mahatta. Is the train at the port too? Of course not! The train is at the station.

5/25/2013: Nation: Municipality carries out periodic inspections

Ja n i c e L e o n a n d J u m a na K h a m i s Lift incidences have not only involved residents in the past but have caused dangers for workers sent to buildings for maintenance. A 28- year- old Indian worker fell to his death from a lift he was...

5/25/2013: Nation: Steps to ensure a smooth trip

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5/25/2013: Nation: WHO: Scientific red tape mars efforts against virus

International efforts to combat a new pneumonia- like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World Health Organisation warned on...

5/25/2013: Nation: Saudi Arabia to send animal samples to US

Saudi Arabia said yesterday it would send samples taken from animals possibly infected with a deadly SARS- like virus to the United States for testing in a bid to find the source of disease. The Saudi health ministry has “collected large samples from...

5/25/2013: Nation: Global concern

The World Health Organization says it appears “increasingly” likely that novel coronavirus can be passed between people in close contact.

5/25/2013: Yemen: Obama's lifting of jail transfer ban risky

President Barack Obama is lifting his self- imposed ban on transferring Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen, a step toward his goal of closing the US military- run prison that he said “has become a symbol around the world for an America that flouts the...

5/25/2013: Yemen: Al Qaida takes control of villages near port city

Fighters loyal to Al Qaida have seized control of villages near the Yemeni port city of Mukalla in an apparent bid to take over swathes of the southeastern province of Hadramout, the Interior Ministry and residents said yesterday. The ministry...

5/25/2013: Yemen: Children caught in the crossfire

Rania sits on a blanket in the street, clutching her three children a day after they fled deadly fighting in the Bab Al Tebbaneh district of Lebanon's flashpoint northern town Tripoli. “It's our children who pay the price,” she says, bouncing her...

5/25/2013: Yemen: Sulaiman warns Hezbollah over Syria

Lebanon's President Michel Sulaiman cautioned the Shiite group Hezbollah yesterday over its militia fighting alongside regime troops in neighbouring Syria. “The resistance is more noble and more important than anything, and should not get bogged down...

5/25/2013: Yemen: Iran talks

Iran denied yesterday it had forces in Syria supporting President Bashar Al Assad's army, one day after foreign backers of his rebel foes demanded Tehran withdraw its fighters from Syrian territory. “The true enemies of Syria make up these accusations...

5/25/2013: Syria: Al Qaida group eclipses Islamist Al Nusra Front

The most feared and effective rebel group battling President Bashar Al Assad, the Islamist Al Nusra Front, is being eclipsed by a more radical jihadi force whose aims go far beyond overthrowing the Syrian leader. Al Qaida's Iraq- based wing, which...

5/25/2013: Middle East: Israelis, Palestinians face tough decisions on talks

Israeli and Palestinian leaders are nearing crunch time, when they must decide whether to revive long- dormant peace negotiations to end their decades- old conflict, US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday. Speaking to reporters after two days...

5/25/2013: Middle East: Kiir ‘ won't accept' war crimes court

Sudan's president Salva Kiir said his country would never become a member of the International Criminal Court, saying it appeared to be preoccupied with prosecuting African leaders. “It seems that this thing has been meant for African leaders... we...

5/25/2013: Middle East: US casts doubt on Iran elections

The US yesterday called into question the credibility of Iran's presidential election next month, criticising the disqualification of candidates. Iran's Guardian Council had struck former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and others from the roster...

5/25/2013: Middle East: 300,000 displaced in Darfur

resurgence of fighting in Sudan's western Darfur region has driven 300,000 people from their homes so far this year, UN humanitarian aid chief Valerie Amos said on Thursday. She was speaking at the end of a three- day visit to Sudan during which she...

5/25/2013: Middle East: UK police check for wider conspiracy

Britain's security services faced questions yesterday over whether they could have done more to prevent the murder of a soldier hacked to death in a busy London street after it emerged that his suspected killers were known to intelligence...

5/25/2013: Middle East: UK jets escort plane to airport

British fighter jets escorted a Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane to Stansted Airport near London yesterday, where police went on board and arrested two men on suspicion of endangering an aircraft. Passengers were leaving the plane and...

5/25/2013: Middle East: Pakistan insists US drone policy is illegal

The Pakistan government yesterday repeated its view that US drone strikes in its territory were illegal, after President Barack Obama laid out new guidelines for their use. The US president mounted a firm defence of his covert drone war as legal and...

5/25/2013: Middle East: War victims spurn mayor

Two South Korean women forcibly drafted into Japanese military brothels during the Second World War have cancelled a meeting with a Japanese mayor who sparked outrage by calling them a wartime necessity. Outspoken Osaka mayor Toru Hashimoto and two...

5/25/2013: Middle East: North Korea town opens to tourists

North Korea's authorities have opened the border town of Sinuiju to Western tourists, Chinese- based travel agencies said, despite international tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear test in February. The move opens up the possibility of foreign tourists...

5/25/2013: Philippines: Pacquiao is richest lawmaker

G i l b e rt P . F e l o n g c o Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao topped the list of richest House of Representatives members with former First Lady Imelda Marcos coming in a distant second. In the summary report on the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and...

5/25/2013: Philippines: Abu Sayyaf frees social worker

Barbara Mae Dacanay An Al Qaida- linked militant group released a social worker after holding her hostage for 24 hours in the southern Philippines, sources said. Communist rebels also sought to strike a conciliatory note by releasing two pro-...

5/25/2013: Philippines: Asia tension could lead to conflict

The Philippines government has warned that territorial rows in Asia are “causing considerable tension that could lead to conflict” as several countries face off with China over island claims. Philippine secretary of foreign affairs Albert del Rosario,...

5/25/2013: Special Report: Punching well above its economic weight

South Korea has never been so prosperous, so gregarious, so hip — so much so that it seems as if the nation sneaked up on the world. As ‘ the American century' fades, and the 21st century is said to ‘ belong to China', it may make more sense to speak...

5/25/2013: Special Report: Despite being in crosshairs of North Korea, it is a high- tech hub of the 21st- century global economy

S c o t t D u k e H a r r i s For months the young emperor to the north has been threatening to turn this thriving metropolis into a ‘ sea of fire'. But it's not easy to ruffle the jaunty vibe of 75- year- old Kim Chong- shik as he strolls among young...

5/25/2013: Special Report: The woman who faces down Pyongyang

ith the inauguration of Park Geun- hye, South Korea claimed another first, but the looming question is whether she and Kim Jong- un, the north's supreme leader, will navigate toward war or peace. Also key is how China, long supportive of Pyongyang and...

5/25/2013: Special Report: Can the North do Gangnam gallop?

sy's popularity spread across the age spectrum in South Korea. Mr Kim, a retired civil servant, gives a thumbs- up when asked for his opinion of the singer. It's a widely held view. Industrial warriors, college professors, students, random shoppers ...

5/25/2013: Special Report: Car industry no longer a laughing matter

t Hyundai headquarters, Choi Myoung- wha, vice president of marketing strategy, remembers her days at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., and laughing about Jay Leno's Hyundai jokes. (“Researchers have discovered a way to double the value of a Hyundai....

5/25/2013: India: Heatwave claims 35 more lives

M o h a m m e d S i d d i q u e The intense heatwave across Andhra Pradesh claimed more than 35 lives yesterday alone while 20 people had died on Thursday. Officials say that nearly 100 people have died due to sun stroke and other heat- related...

5/25/2013: India: Mumbai rallies for inclusiveness

Pa m e l a R ag h u nat h Aprotest pushing for a two- year campaign to make Mumbai's public spaces accessible to the disabled, senior citizens, pregnant women, mothers with young children, or people with temporary disabilities drew a wide section of...

5/25/2013: India: Malayalam actor Mani surrenders

Malayalam comedian and character artiste Kalabhavan Mani surrendered to police yesterday and was presented in a court which released him on bail. Mani was on the run since May 14 after three forest officials filed a complaint that they were roughed up...

5/25/2013: India: Priest's staff accused of luring girls

arrest of a self- styled priest on charges of sexual exploitation of young girls in Kashmir has exposed a sordid tale of his victims being lured into a web of deceit at his shady ‘ seminary' with the help of a dozen male and female employees. Gulzar...

5/25/2013: India: ‘ Sri' creates history as a top US judge

. born “trailblazer” Indian- American legal luminary Srikanth ‘ Sri' Srinivasan has made history with the US Senate unanimously confirming him as the first South Asian judge on the powerful appeals court for the American capital. Srinivasan, 46,...

5/25/2013: India: 104- year- old operated on successfully

a veritable medical miracle, a 104- year- old man successfully underwent spinal surgery within weeks of recovering from a heart operation. “While the spine procedure in itself was simple, there were multiple risks considering the age of the patient and...

5/25/2013: India: SIDDHARTH TYTLER

Fashion know- how came to Congress Party leader Jagdish Tytler's son Siddharth quite naturally. Siddharth has loathed politics and terms it as an ugly business, Having absolutely no intentions of ever joining politics, his abhorrence to the profession...

5/25/2013: India: RAHUL MAHAJAN

Born with a golden spoon, 38- year- old Rahul Mahajan is the son of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, a charismatic leader, known for his pleasant demeanour. In a real life drama, Pramod was shot by his brother Pravin at his residence in...

5/25/2013: India: ARUNODAY SINGH

Grandson of late Congress veteran leader Arjun Singh and son of Ajay Singh, senior Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh, 30- year- old Arunoday Singh has made his presence felt in films including ( 2009), ( 2010), ( 2011) and ( 2012). Born at Churhat...

5/25/2013: India: UDAYNIDHI STALIN

Grandson of M Karunanidhi, ex- chief minister of Tamil Nadu and son of M K Stalin, ex- deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Udaynidhi is a Tamil film actor and producer. The movies produced under his Red Giant Movies banner include Not just content...

5/25/2013: India: Peacock centre takes flight

Bihar plans to turn a village into a breeding centre for India's national bird, the peacock. Madhopur- Gobind village in East Champaran district, home to around 500 peacocks, is popularly known as ‘ mor gaon', or peacock village. “The government has...

5/25/2013: India: AJITH ANTHONY

Son of Defence Minister A K Antony, Ajith is another celebrity kid, who having no connection with the film industry will be debuting in a Malayalam film slated for 2014 release. Interestingly, Ajith has also penned the screenplay for this movie. A...

5/25/2013: India: CHIRAG PASWAN

Son of Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan, Chirag could not resist the power of glamour when he debuted in a Bollywood film in 2011. During his growing up days, all Chirag dreamt of was films. He made no bones in declaring, “It's my default...

5/25/2013: India: Goa to restore Portuguese era chariot

A250- year- old chariot dating to the Portuguese era would now be restored to its past glory by the Goa government with the help of conservationists. State government- run Goa State Museum ( GSM) has sought help from Mysore- based Regional...

5/25/2013: India: RITEISH DESHMUKH

Riteish Deshmukh is the son of former chief minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh. Before joining the Hindi film industry, 44- year- old Riteish worked as an architect on obtaining a degree from the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: Gunmen kill Nato convoy driver

Gunmen yesterday opened fire on a convoy of Nato containers in a north- western Pakistani town near the Afghan border, killing a driver and wounding a helper, officials said. The attack took place at Shagai area, 20 kilometres southeast of Landi...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: 45 jailed Indian fishermen released

M o h a m m a d A s h r a f Prison authorities in Karachi yesterday released 45 Indian fishermen, who set off to Lahore from where they were expected to cross into India through the Wagah border post. The release of the fishermen followed caretaker...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: 25

the river, has managed to show some increase in attendance, in Southwark it continues to slide. Even the kind of belonging measured by baptism has diminished, so that there are now about half as many every year as there were in 1980. This in turn...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: Schools, cars torched in riots

More than a dozen cars were torched and schools, shops and a police station were set ablaze as riots swept through Stockholm's immigrant- dominated suburbs for the fifth consecutive night. Police plan to call in reinforcements to help quell the riots,...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: Runways reopen at Heathrow

S a m BJ o n e s oth of Heathrow airport's runways have reopened after a British Airways plane trailing smoke made an emergency landing on yesterday morning, leading to a temporary shutdown and the cancellation of almost 200 flights. The flight,...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: Highway bridge collapses in US

The major highway bridge linking Seattle with Canada and the rest of the Pacific Northwest region collapsed on Thursday evening, dumping a handful of vehicles and people into a river, the Washington State Patrol said. Authorities said there were no...

5/25/2013: Pakistan: Toronto mayor fires top official

Toronto mayor Rob Ford, caught up in a scandal over a video purportedly showing him smoking crack cocaine, fired his chief of staff. A statement from the mayor's office gave no reason for Mark Towhey's dismissal. Towhey, who was escorted from City...

5/25/2013: Africa: Group threatens more attacks

The militant group led by Algerian Mokhtar Belmokhtar that claimed responsibility for twin suicide car bombings in Niger that killed at least 20 people threatened to launch further attacks in the country. Belmokhtar's group, the ‘ Signatories in...

5/25/2013: Africa: African Unity to mark 50th year

Fifty years ago, veteran Ethiopian journalist Tsegaye Tadesse was a freshfaced reporter, covering the historic signing of the charter that would bring African leaders together. “For the first time, Africa had come together,” said the 80- year- old,...

5/25/2013: Africa: Khoisan people demand equality

South Africa's first inhabitants, the Khoi and San people, want official recognition of their identity and reject the mixed- race tag they have been carrying since the end of apartheid, a leader has said. The country's first indigenous people, known...

5/25/2013: Africa: Biography

Born on March 2, 1937, Bouteflika was a protege of Houari Boumedienne, an icon of the independence war who would later become president. As foreign minister in the 1960s, Bouteflika championed the Non- Aligned Movement, and welcomed among others Cuban...

5/25/2013: Today: Reboot of Star Wars franchise promises to recapture spirit of original movie

On May 25, 1977 the first of the iconic films opened to audiences. The film, written and directed by George Lucas and released by 20th Century Fox, opened to American audiences. The initial response was mixed but the film went on to amass a total...

5/25/2013: Today: Old favourites to return as Disney plans new trilogy

The beginning of a new trilogy that will take place sometime after the events of is scheduled to start shooting in 2014. The film will likely focus on a new generation of heroes as well as an older Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa. Disney says...

5/25/2013: Today: Release dates and takings

May 25, 1977 May 21, 1980 May 25, 1983 May 19, 1999 May 16, 2002 May 19, 2005 Aug 15, 2008 Star Wars Ep. IV: A New Hope Star Wars Ep. V: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Ep. VI: Return of the Jedi Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Ep. II:...

5/25/2013: Today: Tenets of Jediism

The Jedi church has no official doctrine or scripture. The Jedi church recognises that all living things share a living force and that all people have an innate knowledge of what is right and wrong, and the Jedi church celebrates this like no other...

5/25/2013: Today: Woolwich attack and the threat of a right- wing backlash

The horrific murder in Woolwich has already triggered a disturbing chain of events. In less than 24 hours, the number of supporters of the far- right English Defence League's ( EDL) Facebook page has rocketed more than threefold, from around 25,000 to...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Nurturing a culture of gender equality

According to the World Economic Forum's most recent Gender Gap Report, which measures the equality between men and women in terms of access to education, political participation, economic opportunities and access to health care, the UAE has...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Israel's Al Dura probe a shame

Israel has long wanted to escape the blame for the murderous shooting by its armed forces that killed 12- year- old Palestinian boy, Mohammad Al Dura. Therefore, it is not surprising that an Israeli government- produced investigation has concluded that...

5/25/2013: Opinion: UAE reaffirms resolve to fight wildlife crimes

The timely interception by Dubai Customs authorities, to prevent the illegal shipment of elephant tusks, signifies that countries opposed to smuggling and selling of endangered species of animals or their body parts, are escalating their operations...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Price cap on food until end of Ramadan a timely step

Once again, in a timely and highly appropriate move, the Ministry of Economy has put a freeze on food prices until the end of Ramadan. The decision came into effect on Thursday. Retailers have been instructed in no uncertain terms to adhere to the...

5/25/2013: Opinion: A strong voice against occupation

As long as human intellect maintains its humane message as a torch light, it increases the worth of its owner and the pertinent questions searching for the true purpose of one's life and its ability to bring about a positive change. Great intellects...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Grandeur and the ruins ... a date with history

It is a happy week of anticipation for us. We have come to that time of the year when we are biting our nails in eagerness as we set out on a trip into the great unknown. We are ready to divest ourselves of our everyday cares that are becoming...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Business- driven ethical practice

It has been a month since the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh — the building which housed several clothing factories. More than 1,200 people died in the tragedy. Initial news headlines in the West were full of resolve: ‘ Following deadly garment...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Diplomacy, not sanctions, will help

This month, the US expanded its already aggressive sanctions on Iran by penalising several companies suspected of aiding the country's nuclear programme or helping the regime evade trade restrictions. The US Senate also introduced legislation that...

5/25/2013: Opinion: There are larger issues beyond the border dispute

ave you forgotten the punishment we gave you in 1962 after you had violated our borders?' This is what a retired top army general asked me at Beijing nearly a decade ago. I recalled his warning when India was shaken in the midst of China's inroads into...

5/25/2013: Opinion: Today in History

- The Constitutional Convention is convened in Philadelphia. - Earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela. - Revolution in Mexico overthrows President Porfirio Diaz. - Independence of Transjordan ( Jordan) is proclaimed under Emir Abdullah. - Jesse...

5/25/2013: In Focus: Republicans seem to have overplayed their hand

The thing people often forget about the story of the boy who cried wolf was that, at the end of the day, there was a wolf. For the past six years — since Barack Obama announced his presidential intentions — Republicans have been crying themselves...

5/25/2013: In Focus: A dent in an already battered public image

What is it about presidents' second terms that makes them seem so scandal- ridden? Simple: The iron law of longevity. All governments make mistakes and all governments try to hide those mistakes, but the longer an administration is in office, the more...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Community report

walking and only cross at zebra crossings or designated crossing points. Furthermore, people should be attentive and cautious at all times to keep mishaps at bay. Ideally, these direction markings should be at all designated crossing points,...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Sponsorship for parents

feel the officials could be lenient in cases where employees are sponsoring parents. If an employee's mother is alone in one's home country and the son wants to bring her here, then he should be able to do so. I think an employee with a salary more...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Look into details Iguess

the labour contract should be enough to match the salary certificate provided by the company for its employees (‘ Bank statement required to sponsor family in Dubai,' May 21). Sometimes companies deduct dues ( could be because of unpaid leaves) of an...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Land of opportunities My

parents moved to Dubai 40 years ago. Having been born and brought up in this country, I believe that the UAE is one of the best countries in the world. I sincerely hope that it grows and stays at the top. This country has many opportunities for growth....

5/25/2013: Your Turn: This

is an excellent report to read, but it fails to represent the entire spectrum of people living in the UAE (‘ Conference explores views of expats about UAE society,' May 21). This comment is not to discourage the opinion poll conducted, but to know...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Social lifestyle

who are willing to bring their family are the ones who believe in living a healthy social life. Their salary slab should not be a deterrent in bringing families together. I think it is very important for a country to have an established social life in...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Residents

should be allowed to sponsor families as long as they can fulfil the requirements with their standard salary bracket. Bank statements do not always reflect this. Also, no person in his right mind will sponsor a family if he or she does not have enough...

5/25/2013: Your Turn: Matter of fact

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5/25/2013: Your Turn: If

there is a mismatch between the salary certificate and bank statement, then the company needs to be held responsible,

5/25/2013: Your Turn: As

far as the salary goes, I think it's all about management of finances as opposed to figures. One could be earning a lot

5/25/2013: The Fun: Pathfinder

Beginning with the letter C in the upper left hand corner, follow a continuous path to find a list of occupations. The trail passes through each and every letter once, and may twist up, down or sideways, but never diagonally. Solutions next Saturday.

5/25/2013: The Fun: Wordsearch

34 types of insects can be found in this wordsearch: horizontally, vertically, diagonally and in any direction. Solutions next Saturday.

5/25/2013: The Fun: Codewords

Numbers are substituted for letters in this crossword grid. The smaller grid is the key and you will see that some letters are solved. When you have completed your first word or phrase, you will have the clues to more letters. Beware, Codewords contain...

5/25/2013: The Fun: GO TUNERS

TAHITI WEB Last Saturday's solutions: Graduate, Lecturer, Sophomore

5/25/2013: The Fun: Anagrams

Each of the anagrams below spells out a type of fish. Solutions next Saturday. OLDEN FUR

5/25/2013: The Agenda: Hotline

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5/25/2013: Newsmaker: German mood hints at easing recession

The unexpected rise in confidence among both German business leaders and consumers points to a strong pickup in Europe's biggest economy in the coming months that could help to ease the recession gripping the 17- member Eurozone. While the mood in...

5/25/2013: Newsmaker: Pakistan could seek IMF bailout

Pakistan's new leadership expects first results of its planned steps to shore up its finances and ease a power crisis in two or three months and only then should decide whether and on what terms to seek an IMF bailout, a senior policy adviser said...

5/25/2013: Newsmaker: 11b

The Asian Development Bank, one of Pakistan's major lenders, estimates it will need $ 6 billion to $ 9 billion to meet its obligations, including about $ 5 billion in outstanding debt on an earlier $ 11 billion IMF package suspended in 2011. New...

5/25/2013: Newsmaker: Manufacturing confidence up

Adding to the hopes was a survey also published yesterday showing the mood in French industry also brightening in May. The Paris- based statistics institute INSEE said its index of manufacturing confidence in the Eurozone's second- biggest economy...

5/25/2013: Region: Jet deal with Etihad cleared

Shareholders of India's Jet Airways yesterday approved a deal in which Abu Dhabi- based Etihad will take a 24 per cent stake in the private carrier, media reports said. Jet shareholders approved the proposed issue of shares on a preferential basis to...

5/25/2013: Region/ International: Proper valuation key to credibility

By offering equity in crowdfunded ventures, the stakes have indeed been pushed higher for investors and the businesses alike. But what would constitute a proper valuation for a business that is still in the very early stage of its operations? “Proper...

5/25/2013: Region/ International: Air China orders 100 A320s

Air China said yesterday it had ordered 100 Airbus A320 series mediumrange single- aisle passenger jets, which carry a catalogue price of $ 8.8 billion ( Dh32.3 billion). Air China said in a statement it would acquire 60 of the aircraft for itself and...

5/25/2013: Region/ International: Essar wins $ 80m in three contracts

Essar Projects ( EPL), a global engineering, procurement, construction contractor, has won three orders totalling $ 80 million ( Dh293 million) in Abu Dhabi underpinning its presence in the Middle East market, the company said. Abu Dhabi refiner...

5/25/2013: Region/ International: Etisalat offers higher Maroc bid

Etisalat has offered a higher price for Vivendi's Maroc Telecom stake than rival Qatari bidder Ooredoo, according to two people familiar with the matter. Etisalat's bid needs further work, however, and has more legal conditions than Ooredoo's offer,...

5/25/2013: Region/ International: Ouya games

In March, the Ouya games console achieved something almost unprecedented among its Kickstarterfunded peers: it started shipping on schedule. The Android- based console, which raised $ 8.5 million ( Dh31 million) on the crowdfunding platform last...

5/25/2013: Region/ International: Price tag $ 8.8b

of the group and optimise the fleet structure,” Air China said in a notification to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange where its shares are listed, saying it would add nearly 16 per cent to capacity. The airline group said it also “expects the Airbus...

5/25/2013: International: Beijing inks audit accord with US

Black hole “The enormity of money laundering right now is a problem,” said a senior law enforcement official in Hong Kong, who asked not to be named given the politically sensitive nature of his comments as a public official. “Chinese banks in Hong...

5/25/2013: International: PMI data reveal slowing demand

Asurvey shows China's manufacturing contracted this month, adding to signs a fragile recovery in the world's No 2 economy is slowing. HSBC Corp said Thursday the preliminary version of its monthly purchasing managers index fell to a seven- month low...

5/25/2013: International: Remittance agents doing brisk business

5/25/2013: International: 9.8%

to step down after his defeat in the 2010 presidential elections, violence erupted. Both sides were implicated in human rights violations. When Ouattara was sworn in as presiden in 2011, the Forces Nouvelles became the government army, the Republican...

5/25/2013: International: EBA may counter new ECB role

The role of the European Banking Authority must be beefed up beyond current plans to ensure that regulation of Europe's banks does not fragment into two competing systems, one of the architects of the reforms told a public hearing yesterday. Jacques...

5/25/2013: International: IMF chief grilled for second day

IMF chief Christine Lagarde's future was at stake yesterday as French prosecutors grilled her for a second day to decide if she should be charged over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon when she was finance minister. Lagarde was questioned for 12...

5/25/2013: International: Economy

Ivory Coast is heavily dependent on agriculture and related activities, which engage roughly 68 per cent of the population. Ivory Coast is the world's largest producer and exporter of cocoa beans and a significant producer and exporter of coffee and...

5/25/2013: International: High stakes

The chic Lagarde, considered one of the world's most powerful women, won respect as France's first female finance minister for her no- nonsense style, intellect and style. She greeted journalists but did not make any statements upon her arrival at the...

5/25/2013: Small Business: Bringing all natural into the mix

Samia W. Ataya realised her goal of making healthy eating easy in 2010 when she opened Catwalk Cow, a gourmet food business that manufactures mixes for various desserts. From its factory in Sharjah, Catwalk Cow's packaged mixes are manufactured and...

5/25/2013: Small Business: Banks accused of sabotaging finance

Banks have been accused of deliberately making it difficult for small businesses to borrow through a crowdfunding website by delaying paperwork and charging high fees. Funding Circle, which has arranged more than £ 100 million ( Dh553 million) of...

5/25/2013: Small Business: 90%

the next six months. There was equally positive news on recent performance, with almost half of the 700 responding companies reporting a quarter- on- quarter rise in sales turnover in the three months to April. More than 90 per cent of manufacturers...

5/25/2013: Careers: R a n i a O t e i f y

Get realistic Take ownership Give it time Once you seek explanations, you open the door for dialogue, which will be in everyone's benefit. If your boss or colleague is suggesting an idea that was tried and failed before, just explain why it didn't...

5/25/2013: Careers: Sticking with one employer

One of the benefits of sticking with one employer for a long haul is being able to develop a routine that gets daily work done with minimal hiccups, which also allows for focusing on long- term planning and innovation. This comfortable set- up can be...

5/25/2013: Careers: Change is in the air

Understand and discuss alternatives Avoid sheer rejection of change Cooperate and take part in what concerns you Allow time to prove feasibility

5/25/2013: Comment & Analysis: Spouting theories at the cost of action

When historians look back on the meltdown of 2008 they will conclude that the country that triggered it the US was among the least bad in its continuing monetary and in its initial fiscal response. What a frustration, then, that the US finds itself...

5/25/2013: Comment & Analysis: Taking a call on leverage

Are the easy money policies of the world's central banks setting financial markets up for a crash? We would have a much better idea if we measured how much of the buying is being done with borrowed money. In recent months, soaring prices of stocks and...

5/25/2013: Comment & Analysis: Super hubs set to spawn finance leaders

The next generation of finance leaders is likely to come from a small number of “super hub” cities, which will attract the world's best emerging financial and accounting talent. This vision is set out in ‘ The Future of Finance' report from the...

5/25/2013: Comment & Analysis: Austerity proving a bitter pill

found in widespread political unrest, including mass public demonstrations that often spill into violence. Hard times are encouraging the adoption of simple- minded political solutions, and Europe has seen an upsurge in the electoral success of...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: NBAD staff complete training

National Bank of Abu Dhabi ( NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, graduated 253 employees who successfully completed Al Manara, a branch management and operations training programme. The Al Manara Programme is a certification curriculum focused on...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Hyundai's Centennial takes top spot

Hyundai Motor Company's new flagship model, the new 2014 Centennial has been named Best Luxury Full- Sized Car of 2013 by top Middle East motoring magazine, Vice- President and head of Hyundai's Middle East regional headquarters, Tom Lee was presented...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Wall Street Exchange announces winners

Wall Street Exchange ( a member of Emirates Post Group) successfully held the Wish & Win promotion for their Filipino corridor in all their branches in the UAE. Each money transfer transaction done to the Philippines, between March 24 and May 4...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: KFC opens its 100th outlet in the UAE

Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC) has recently opened its 100th outlet in the UAE. It was opened by Hussam Salem Al Shawi - Retail Business Development and Network Planning Manager, Enoc and Mansoor Al Kabi - Retail Project Manager Retail Outlets, Enoc,...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Emirates opens luxury lounge in Paris airport

Emirates has inaugurated its refurbished Paris Charles de Gaulle Lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Emirates Skywards — the airline's frequent flyer programme. The lounge was redesigned for a...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Dubai Duty Free wins Asia/ Pacific award

Dubai Duty Free walked away with the award for “Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year” for the 13th time — at the recent DFNI Asia/ Pacific Awards ceremony held to coincide with the Tax Free World Association Conference and Exhibition in Singapore....

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Emirates Islamic Bank unveils offer

Islamic Bank launched “Win back your Personal Finance,” campaign that offers customers the opportunity to win three prizes of up to a maximum of Dh100,000 each, which will be adjusted against the outstanding personal finance facility. The bank is...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Toyota opens regional office

Toyota Motor Corporation has opened its Middle East and North Africa Representative Office at the Dubai Airport Freezone. Nobuyuki Negishi, an industry veteran with 17 years of experience working with Toyota in the Middle East, has taken charge of...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Ali & Sons Co to use Mobil as supplier

Ali and Sons Co LLC ( importers of Porsche, Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda vehicles in Abu Dhabi) and EMA Lubricants ( a joint venture between ExxonMobil and Gibca group in the UAE) have announced an agreement in which Mobillubricants will be exclusively...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Emax launches new store at DIFC

Electronics, part of Landmark Group, is continuing its expansion with a store at Dubai International Financial Centre ( DIFC), Marble Walk, Level B1. This will be the fourth Emax Electronics outlet launched within the last month. Chosen for its...

5/25/2013: Business Beat: SPORT

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5/25/2013: Business Beat: Broad over his injury woes

Back- to- form England bowler recalls intense pain and frustration he suffered during winter tours of India and New Zealand

5/25/2013: Business Beat: Nadal- Djoker semi on cards

Spaniard, playing his first Grand Slam in almost a year, could face great rival in last four at Roland Garros

5/25/2013: International: BOWLER SAYS FOOT INJURY IS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN AS ASHES LOOM LARGE

“I was in trouble,” Stuart Broad says as he looks out at a sunsplashed Trent Bridge on a hushed morning in Nottingham. His recent affliction, the strange and unsettling condition known as ‘ a lacerated fat pad' in his right heel, casts a shadow across...

5/25/2013: International: Rain washes out first day of second Test

Rain meant there was no play on the first day of the second and final Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley yesterday. Heavy overnight and early morning rain meant the square was still fully covered when the captains should have been...

5/25/2013: International: Career highlights

Stuart Broad June 24, 1986, Nottingham ( Age 26) England All- rounder ( left- hand bat and right- arm fast medium bowler)

5/25/2013: International: Rajasthan's Dravid opts to bat first as rain delays start of IPL Qualifier

Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid elected to bat first after winning the toss ahead of the rain- delayed final Indian Premier League ( IPL) Qualifier against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens here last night. A wet outfield meant Dravid and his...

5/25/2013: International: Pakistan need to perform better — Misbah

Misbah ul- Haq has told his Pakistan team they must improve in all three departments ahead of tomorrow's series decider with Ireland. Kevin O'Brien hit a dramatic four off the last ball of the first One Day International on Thursday to deny Pakistan...

5/25/2013: International: INDIA CEMENTS CLARIFIES ON CSK TEAM OFFICIAL WANTED BY POLICE

The owners of the Chennai Super Kings tried to downplay the role of a prominent cricket official yesterday after he was summoned by police in Mumbai for questioning in an ongoing spot- fixing scandal. Gurunath Meiyappan, who is the son- in- law of...

5/25/2013: International: Police evasive on Rauof position

Police said yesterday they were “investigating all the angles” in the Indian spot- fixing scandal but refused to confirm if they were targeting top Pakistani umpire Assad Rauof. Rauof was withdrawn from next month's Champions Trophy in England amid...

5/25/2013: Uae: Dynamic Abu Trika bows out in style

On- loan Egyptian striker Mohammad Abu Trika brought the curtain down on his time with Bani Yas on Thursday night as he starred in his team's first ever GCC Champions League triumph. The second leg of the final, which Bani Yas won 2- 0 against Al Khor...

5/25/2013: Uae: Al Sahel and Barako Bull enter semis

Barako Bull from the Philippines kept up their winning streak with a convincing 99- 77 result over winless University of Sharjah ( UOS), while Al Sahel of Kuwait kept it to late for a 10189 victory against Libya's Al Ahli in the last of the...

5/25/2013: Uae: Out & about

Abundant action In the meantime, there is going to be abundant action at the bottom of the standings. For sure, Ittihad Kalba are one of the two teams out of the top league for next season. But the second team to be relegated is going to be one tough...

5/25/2013: Uae: GCC Champions League

The GCC Football Organising Committee ( GCC FOC) has decided to change the format of the championship from next season. A meeting in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, headed by Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation,...

5/25/2013: Uae: SAFETY NEEDS TO KEEP PACE WITH TECHNOLOGY IN WAKE OF SIMPSON DEATH, CAFFARI SAYS

Sailing must continually evolve to ensure safety improves at the same rate as performance, according to Oman Sail skipper Denise ‘ Dee' Caffari. Her comments come after British Olympian Andrew ‘ Bart' Simpson died while training for the America's Cup...

5/25/2013: Uae: ERA acts swiftly to draft UAE anti- steroids law

Mohammad and said it highlights the UAE's willingness to lead the countries battling to combat the use of anabolic steroids in equestrian sport. Al Tayer also said the new legislation will be clearer and more conclusive in banning the use of anabolic...

5/25/2013: Uae: Oman Sail skipper pays tribute to ‘ Bart'

British sailor Dee Caffari said her fellow countryman, the gold and silver Olympic medallist Andrew Simpson, had been the perfect face of British sailing until his tragic death in a training accident in San Francisco Bay earlier this month. Caffari,...

5/25/2013: International: Late comeback lifts City over Blues

iser in the 85th minute, setting the stage for Richards to convert the winner from a Garcia cross in the dying seconds. Both teams wore black armbands as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the tornado tragedy earlier in the week in...

5/25/2013: International: PLATINI REITERATES PLEA FOR SPORTS POLICE FORCE TO TACKLE FIXING

The winners of the Europa League will automatically qualify for a place in the Champions League from 2015, Uefa announced yesterday. Uefa president Michel Platini said the winner of the 2014- 15 Europa League would play in the 2015- 16 Champions...

5/25/2013: International: Italian Serie A

Juventus Napoli AC Milan Fiorentina Udinese Roma Lazio Catania Inter Milan Parma Cagliari Chievo Bologna Sampdoria Atalanta Torino Genoa Palermo Siena Pescara 38 27 6 38 23 9 38 21 9 38 21 7 38 18 12 38 18 8 38 18 7 38 15 11 38 16 6 38 13 10 38 12 11...

5/25/2013: International: Spanish La Liga

Barcelona 36 30 4 Real Madrid 36 25 6 Atletico Madrid 36 22 6 Real Sociedad 36 17 11 Valencia 36 18 8 Malaga 36 15 9 Real Betis 36 15 7 Rayo Vallecano 36 15 4 Sevilla 36 13 8 Getafe 36 13 8 Espanyol 36 11 11 Athletic B. 36 12 8 Valladolid 36 11 10...

5/25/2013: International: 45 charged with football match- fixing

Hungarian prosecutors on Thursday charged 45 people as part of probe into alleged match- fixing during games in Hungary, Italy, Finland and two international fixtures, investigators said. “Among those charged are former players, players still in...

5/25/2013: International: Half- fit Messi called up by Argentina

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has called up Lionel Messi for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador, even though the Barcelona forward is only half- fit. Messi is a key figure in the squad to play Colombia in Buenos...

5/25/2013: International: Hoffenheim in control of play- off

Firmino scored two goals and set up another as Hoffenheim beat Kaiserslautern 3- 1 in the first leg of the Bundesliga play- off on Thursday. The winners of the twoleg showdown will play in the Bundesliga next season. Mohamadou Idrissou's goal in the...

5/25/2013: International: English Premier League

Man Utd Man City Chelsea Arsenal Tottenham Everton Liverpool West Brom Swansea West Ham Norwich Fulham Stoke Southampton Aston Villa Newcastle Sunderland Wigan Reading QPR 38 28 5 38 23 9 38 22 9 38 21 10 38 21 9 38 16 15 38 16 13 38 14 7 38 11 13 38...

5/25/2013: International: French Ligue 1

Paris SG Marseille Lyon Saint- Etienne Lille Nice Lorient Montpellier Bordeaux Toulouse Rennes Bastia V'ciennes Reims Evian Ajaccio Sochaux Troyes Nancy Brest 37 24 8 5 37 21 7 9 37 18 10 9 37 16 14 7 37 16 13 8 37 17 10 10 37 14 11 12 37 15 7 15 37 12...

5/25/2013: International: German Bundesliga

Bayern Munich 34 29 4 Bo. Dortmund 34 19 9 Bayer Lev 34 19 8 Schalke 04 34 16 7 Freiburg 34 14 9 Eintracht F 34 14 9 Hamburg 34 14 6 Borussia M 34 12 11 Hanover 96 34 13 6 Nuremberg 34 11 11 VfL Wolfsburg 34 10 13 VfB Stuttgart 34 12 7 Mainz 05 34 10...

5/25/2013: International: WHITMARSH REMAINS PHILOSOPHICAL DESPITE OVERSEEING DISASTROUS START TO 2013 SEASON

Martin Whitmarsh gives an unusual impression of a man besieged. In his pristine office at the McLaren Technology Centre, perched above an elliptical man- made lake with the bucolic Surrey countryside beyond, he describes the possibility of losing his...

5/25/2013: International: Factfile

Martin Whitmarsh April 29, 1958 ( age 55) British CEO of McLaren Racing Team principal of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Happy Fenway return for Tito

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona enjoyed his return to Fenway Park on Thursday as his new team, the Cleveland Indians, hammered Boston 12- 3. Francona won two World Series in eight years at the helm of the Red Sox before leaving at the end of the...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Peng stuns Stephens in Brussels

China's eighth seed Peng Shuai upset the rankings to defeat fourth- seeded American Sloane Stephens, 6- 2, 6- 3 on Thursday to reach the Brussels Open quarter- finals. Peng is now through to the seventh Premier- level semi- final of her career,...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: James and Bryant lead All- NBA picks

Valuable Player LeBron James of the Miami Heat and veteran Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headlined the list of players selected for the All- NBA team, the league said on Thursday. Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs earned his 10th selection...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: China survive scare at Sudirman Cup

champions China had to dig deep to avoid a surprise defeat to Indonesia, winning 3- 2 on Thursday in the quarter- finals of the Sudirman Cup. Two days after whipping their arch rivals 5- 0 in a group match, China, who have not lost a tie since falling...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: SRK movie promo at IPL finals

Shah Rukh Khan, co- owner of Indian Premier League ( IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, will appear on during the cricket extravaganza's final face- off to promote his film The actor has come up with a promotional trailer for his appearance on the...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Lauren Gottlieb smitten by Salman

If international dancer- actress Lauren Gottlieb hopes to be seen in an action film soon a la Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, she also wants to team up with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan ( right). “I am looking to stretch myself. To come across...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Wins at Cannes

Director Ritesh Batra's debut film ( Lunchbox) has won the critics week viewers choice award at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. Produced by Anurag Kashyap, the film, featuring Irrfan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Nimrat Kaur, also received...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Angel, Malfoy team up for new show

When DirecTV's new original drama debuts, some people will see it as screenwriter and playwright Neil LaBute's TV debut. But others may see it as a chance for Angel and Draco Malfoy to team. Both and star David Boreanaz and alumni Tom Felton ( left)...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Thieves strike again at Cannes

Thieves have made off with a diamond necklace worth $ 2.6 million ( Dh9.6 million) made by Switzerland's De Grisogono in the second jewellery theft at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the company said on Thursday. The heist took place during a gala...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Catherine Zeta- Jones is “doing a really good job”, her husband Michael Douglas said

previously sought treatment for her condition at a Connecticut facility back in April 2011, after dealing with the stress of the previous year, which included her husband's fight with throat cancer. Her husband, Michael Douglas, 68, described her most...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Warrant issued for ‘ dead' Tim Dog

The lack of a death certificate or of a burial site and sparse obituary information led to talk in hip- hop circles that rapper Tim Dog, who owes thousands of dollars to women he was convicted of swindling, faked his own death in February. The 46-...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Female comics ‘ bother' Jerry Lewis

Ladies? Don't make him laugh. Asked who his favourite female comics were, Thursday at a Cannes Film Festival press conference, Jerry Lewis listed Cary Grant and Burt Reynolds. He then added: “I don't have any.” In 1998, Lewis famously said that...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: IRS slaps $ 3.4 million tax lien on Blige

Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $ 3.4 million ( Dh12.47 million) tax lien in New Jersey. Court documents show the Internal Revenue Service filed a notice of a lien on the nine- time Grammy Award winner February 7. That was two days...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Amanda Bynes faces drug charges

Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in New York City after she threw a smoking apparatus out of a window. Police say an apartment building official called police Thursday to complain that Bynes was smoking marijuana and rolling a joint...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Kunal Rawal ( centre) with showstoppers Shahid Kapoor ( left) and Arjun Kapoor at Lakme Fashion Week 2013

t's only been five years since he made his debut at 21 at Mumbai's Lakme Fashion Week, but by the way he's going, Indian designer Kunal Rawal might as well be one of the country's busiest designers today. And it's not just because he specialises in...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Where to buy kimchi in the UAE

Before you buy kimchi, you may want to clear it with your family members or anyone who shares a fridge with you. This stuff is addictive, delicious, healthy — and will remind you it's there every time you open the refrigerator ( in Korea, many people...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Mac and kimcheese with mushrooms

Servings 8 Parboil the macaroni and refrigerate it up to three days in advance. Make the sauce and refrigerate it for up to a week. Assemble the entire casserole and refrigerate it for up to three days. minutes, until blackened all over. (...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Diastatic powder's magic

As with most modernist recipes, accuracy is key. We've provided volume equivalents of most ingredients, but for best results use a digital scale and weigh things out. Diastatic malt powder is the secret to making these dairy- free pureed potatoes...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Anju Awal with her husband Raman, and children Nikhita and Adhirit. Anju wanted a job that allowed her to make time for family. Through Flexi Careers she is now a part- time marketing consultant

relocation,” said Saundarya Rajesh, the president of the company. Back in the 1990s, Chennai- based Rajesh worked with Citibank National Association, when she decided to take a career break after the birth of her child. Later, when she wanted to go...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Megha B. K. with husband Kiran Voleti and daughter Stuti. Megha says the support she received from her family gave her the confidence to work again

sort happened. In fact, thousands found placement. Similarly, flexible working is a method of support whose relevance will be enhanced as days go by. The concept of crafting separate career tracks for women opting for a second career is still in the...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: A defibrillator

adults receive these implants, people who may be more active and fit but have some underlying heart abnormality that puts them at risk of an arrhythmia. Last year, Utah State forward Danny Berger collapsed on the basketball court, was revived and had a...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Open your heart to health

all exercise. However, it's advisable to consult a doctor before starting them. MATSYASANA ( the fish pose): in Sanskrit matsya means fish, hence the name. Traditionally, this posture is referred to as the destroyer of all diseases and used for...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: MATSYASANA

tween the ribs. Stretches and stimulates the muscles of the stomach and front of the neck. Strengthens the muscles of the upper back and the back of the neck. Improves posture. Alleviates respiratory problems. Relieves constipation and reduces...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Yoga

Bharat Thakur

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Sumaiya and Maryam Shaikh

Aditi and Manisha Suru

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Barkha Aswani and Paayal Bulchandani

Ahlam and Firdos Shaikh

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Meeta Garg and Anamika Gupta

Nikita and Mahima Sharma

5/25/2013: Sport Final: That lonely feeling

oday is another one of those days where I have to imagine my life as an ageing, probably quite eccentric, old lady. OK, nobody has forced me to think about it, but yet another of my friends got engaged last night and I found out on Facebook this...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: Cath Kidston never wanted to be the housewife who got supper ready in the evening

interiors business with a friend. In 1993, she invested £ 15,000 in savings to open her first store in Holland Park, West London, following a “career crisis”. The shop sold hand- embroidered tea towels and brightly renovated furniture. But Kidston, a...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: The half- hour ride offers a peek into the daily lives of the people, apart from stunning views

Chatter on board the gondola on a recent Saturday soon revealed that all on board had come expressly to ride the 10- person cable- cars and get to know this long- forsaken part of Rio. Soon after the fire- engine- red cab took off, Martins forgot her...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 The old plane turned up at Leatherhead ( 5) 6 Boat used by a runner with much noise ( 5) 9 Expressionless as a defunct deity ( 7) 10 One of a couple holding up the boat? ( 5) 11 Are things apt to fall off the back of one? ( 5) 12 Just...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: EASY CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Conflict ( 5) 6 Conceit ( 5) 9 Master- of ceremonies ( 7) 10 Bend ( 5) 11 Foe ( 5) 12 Float ( 5) 13 Solace ( 7) 15 Domestic animal ( 3) 17 Burden ( 4) 18 Shopping street ( 6) 19 Felines ( 5) 20 Dried grape ( 6) 22 Fewer ( 4) 24 Curve ( 3)...

5/25/2013: Sport Final: STAR GAZING

World- renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel writes a daily column exclusively for tabloid! Aries ( March 20 April 18) You're idealistic, far more than most. You seldom think about this. But now that one particular individual has let you down,...