MARCH 11, 2011, was a transformational
moment for the
Japanese people. It not only
shattered the public myth of
absolute safety that had been
nurtured by the Japanese nuclearpower
industry and its proponents. It
also destroyed Japan's self-image as a
''safe...
SO Greece has officially
defaulted on its debt to private
lenders. It was an “orderly”
default, negotiated rather
than simply announced, which I
guess is a good thing. Still, the story
is far from over. Even with this debt
relief, Greece - like other European
nations...
SAUDI Arabia, Bahrain and
The Netherlands have decided
to shut their missions in
Syria, and to recall their
diplomats, even as European
Union called on member
states to pull out their ambassadors.
NOBEL Laureate Dr Kirk R Smith and Professor Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand will deliver keynote presentations at the Sixth International Conference on Environmental Mutagens in Human ...
VODAFONE Qatar, which has been in operation for about 32 months, is planning to introduce billing settlement plan to woo affluent customers, a top company official has said. "We will be launching the billing ...
THE change in the venue of the Qatar Grand Prix, the opening round of the UIM Class One World Powerboat Championship, from the Corniche waterfront to The Pearl Qatar marina brought about a welcome change in the fortunes of the leading...
EVERY time I do interviews," pop star Alexandra Burke tells me, "I always hear, 'Oh, I didn't realise you were this fun. Oh, I didn't realise you were this bubbly. I heard you were a bitch.'"It's a bewildering start to a conversation. We've just sat down, in the basement...
QATARGAS is raising road safety awareness at the 28th GCC Traffic Week programme which will conclude at the Doha Exhibition Centre on Friday. The event, organised by the Ministry of Interior, is being held under the slogan ´Let us Work Together for Reduction of Traffic Accidents´. Stressing the importance of adherence to road safety practices, Qatargas provides interactive safety awareness.
THE Office of Research and Graduate Programmes in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University (QU) recently held a discussion forum aimed at enhancing communication among students, faculty, college administration, and the MBA alumni. Welcoming remarks were made by CBE Dean Prof Nitham Hindi who thanked everyone for their participation and their support...
ALTOGETHER 62 beauticians, including seven Qataris, received international certificates in the hair and beauty styling during first annual graduation ceremony of Qatar International Beauty Academy (Tajmeel) at Qatar National Conventional Center on Wednesday. The graduates received certifications from the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC), the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (CIBTAC) and the City and ...
GERMAN airline Lufthansa said on Thursday that underlying earnings would likely decline this year, depending on developments in fuel costs and the overall business environment. It also announced a capital injection at its loss-making unit Austrian Airlines on condition the carrier undertake further "drastic" restructuring measures. "The Lufthansa group is anticipating an operating ...
BRENT crude inched above $125 on Thursday, after falling more than a dollar the previous session, as traders balanced a firm dollar and bulging crude stocks with lingering concerns about tensions between Iran and the West. London ICE Brent crude edged up eight cents to $125.05 per barrel by 0728 GMT, after settling down $1.25 at $124.97 on Wednesday. The April contract will expire at the ...
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and warned of resurgent inflation risks, a hawkish stance that disappointed investors clamouring for the first rate cut since the aftermath of the global financial crisis. The RBI kept its policy repo rate on hold at 8.50 percent, as had widely been expected. It kept the cash reserve ratio unchanged at 4.75 percent after a 75 basis point-cut on Friday in a surprise off-cycle move to ease tight ...
IMPRESSIVE Jalloh Abdullah scored a match high 27 points and powered Al Arabi to a 71-58 victory against Al Wakrah at the Heir Apparent Cup for basketball at Gharaffa Club indoor hall, on Thursday. Abdullah also contributed 15 rebounds and 8 assists to produce a dominant display that pushed Wakrah to its second straight loss in the tournament. Alvin Mofunanya was also a big factor in the Arabi win, scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds, including eight...
SKIPPER Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal cracked half-centuries under pressure as Pakistan virtually booked a place in the Asia Cup final with an emphatic six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan was struggling at 33-3 before Misbah (72 not out) and Akmal (77) added 152 for the fourth wicket to help their team reach the modest 189-target with more than 10 overs to spare in the day-night match in Dhaka. Fast bowler Aizaz ...
CHELSEA made sure of an English presence in the Champions League last eight after roaring back to defeat Napoli on Wednesday, while Real Madrid swept aside CSKA Moscow 4-1 to take their place in the quarterfinals. Trailing 3-1 from the first leg in Naples, Chelsea levelled the tie with a 75th-minute Frank Lampard penalty and then secured victory through defender Branislav Ivanovic ...
THE release date for Reema Kagti´s film starring the actor has been postponed from June to late November. The perfectionist that he is, Aamir Khan has been making no bones about the fact that he wants to concentrate solely and entirely on his debut television show Satyamev Jayate for the coming few months. And now that the actor´s eagerly awaited psychological thriller Talash, written and directed by Reema Kagti, will release six months later than ...
DEMI Moore, who returned home from rehab earlier this month, is reportedly struggling after her discharge from the centre, and is attempting to win her ex Ashton Kutcher back. The actress´ split from him after claims of his infidelity was the reason for her plummeting weight and the eventual hospitalisation which led to her going to rehab. Now friends of the 49-year-old actress are said to be concerned that the Ghost star is following a similar path once more, after setting ...
THE much-awaited Racha audio launch on Sunday evening had all the trappings of the typical T´wood affair - gushing stars, screaming fans, much fanfare and a whole lot of saccharine. Mega dreams Even as doting daddy, Chiranjeevi, was all praise for his son, his upcoming film and the song from his old film being remixed again, the mega star hinted at a comeback... once again! Chiru quipped that he will act in his 150th film, if Tamannaah is ready to star opposite him ...
FITCH Ratings revised its outlook
on Britain’s AAA rating to negative
on Wednesday, warning the nation
could lose its top-notch status in
the next couple of years if the government
eases back on its debt
cutting stance. The Fitch action is
likely to dampen calls for the government
to loosen its fiscal stance.
THE Taliban militant group has
said it is suspending talks with the
United States. Taliban spokesman
Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement
on Thursday that the Taliban
only wanted to discuss prisoner
transfers and the establishment of
a political office in Qatar, but US
negotiators wanted to broaden the
discussion.
QATARGAS is raising road safety awareness at the 28th GCC Traffic Week programme which will conclude at the Doha Exhibition Centre on Friday. The event, organised by the Ministry of Interior, is being held under the slogan ´Let us Work Together for Reduction of Traffic Accidents´. Stressing the importance of adherence to road safety practices, Qatargas provides interactive safety awareness.
THE Office of Research and Graduate Programmes in the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at Qatar University (QU) recently held a discussion forum aimed at enhancing communication among students, faculty, college administration, and the MBA alumni. Welcoming remarks were made by CBE Dean Prof Nitham Hindi who thanked everyone for their participation and their support... 
ALTOGETHER 62 beauticians, including seven Qataris, received international certificates in the hair and beauty styling during first annual graduation ceremony of Qatar International Beauty Academy (Tajmeel) at Qatar National Conventional Center on Wednesday. The graduates received certifications from the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC), the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (CIBTAC) and the City and ... 
GERMAN airline Lufthansa said on Thursday that underlying earnings would likely decline this year, depending on developments in fuel costs and the overall business environment. It also announced a capital injection at its loss-making unit Austrian Airlines on condition the carrier undertake further "drastic" restructuring measures. "The Lufthansa group is anticipating an operating ...
BRENT crude inched above $125 on Thursday, after falling more than a dollar the previous session, as traders balanced a firm dollar and bulging crude stocks with lingering concerns about tensions between Iran and the West. London ICE Brent crude edged up eight cents to $125.05 per barrel by 0728 GMT, after settling down $1.25 at $124.97 on Wednesday. The April contract will expire at the ... 
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left interest rates unchanged on Thursday and warned of resurgent inflation risks, a hawkish stance that disappointed investors clamouring for the first rate cut since the aftermath of the global financial crisis. The RBI kept its policy repo rate on hold at 8.50 percent, as had widely been expected. It kept the cash reserve ratio unchanged at 4.75 percent after a 75 basis point-cut on Friday in a surprise off-cycle move to ease tight ...
IMPRESSIVE Jalloh Abdullah scored a match high 27 points and powered Al Arabi to a 71-58 victory against Al Wakrah at the Heir Apparent Cup for basketball at Gharaffa Club indoor hall, on Thursday. Abdullah also contributed 15 rebounds and 8 assists to produce a dominant display that pushed Wakrah to its second straight loss in the tournament. Alvin Mofunanya was also a big factor in the Arabi win, scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds, including eight... 
SKIPPER Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal cracked half-centuries under pressure as Pakistan virtually booked a place in the Asia Cup final with an emphatic six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan was struggling at 33-3 before Misbah (72 not out) and Akmal (77) added 152 for the fourth wicket to help their team reach the modest 189-target with more than 10 overs to spare in the day-night match in Dhaka. Fast bowler Aizaz ... 
CHELSEA made sure of an English presence in the Champions League last eight after roaring back to defeat Napoli on Wednesday, while Real Madrid swept aside CSKA Moscow 4-1 to take their place in the quarterfinals. Trailing 3-1 from the first leg in Naples, Chelsea levelled the tie with a 75th-minute Frank Lampard penalty and then secured victory through defender Branislav Ivanovic ...
THE release date for Reema Kagti´s film starring the actor has been postponed from June to late November. The perfectionist that he is, Aamir Khan has been making no bones about the fact that he wants to concentrate solely and entirely on his debut television show Satyamev Jayate for the coming few months. And now that the actor´s eagerly awaited psychological thriller Talash, written and directed by Reema Kagti, will release six months later than ...
DEMI Moore, who returned home from rehab earlier this month, is reportedly struggling after her discharge from the centre, and is attempting to win her ex Ashton Kutcher back. The actress´ split from him after claims of his infidelity was the reason for her plummeting weight and the eventual hospitalisation which led to her going to rehab. Now friends of the 49-year-old actress are said to be concerned that the Ghost star is following a similar path once more, after setting ... 
THE much-awaited Racha audio launch on Sunday evening had all the trappings of the typical T´wood affair - gushing stars, screaming fans, much fanfare and a whole lot of saccharine. Mega dreams Even as doting daddy, Chiranjeevi, was all praise for his son, his upcoming film and the song from his old film being remixed again, the mega star hinted at a comeback... once again! Chiru quipped that he will act in his 150th film, if Tamannaah is ready to star opposite him ... 
