Friday, March 20, 2009

Aishwarya Rai And Ahishek Bachchan


Junior Bachchan has a high regard for his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Though media cooked many conflicting stories of them, on the show Oye It’s Friday, hosted by Farhan Akhtar, Abhishek Bachchan proved all those stories wrong and revealed the secret of their successful relationship. He never mess with Ash as they understand each other well and the best part of Ash is that she cares and loves Abhi’s parents more than him.
What makes Ash-Abhi’s relationship more beautiful and grip is that Abhi never ever mess with Ash and also does not feel insulted on bowing before his wife if he does any wrong. He said, “I am not the kind of person who thinks you lose face when you apologize.” Bachchan confessed that he has grown up with women - his mother, an elder sister and three cousins and therefore understands the strength and importance of women. He feels that women are much superior to men.
He said, “We men are nothing. So don’t ever mess with women. They have a fantastic ability to sulk. They remember everything. So there’s no point fighting with them because you will never win. And you know what’s worse? Even when you fight, at the end of the day you want to sleep peacefully. You certainly don’t want to end up on the couch. Always remember that the woman holds the keys to the house!”
Abhi praises Ash in the following words, “Aishwarya isn’t hoity-toity at all. She’s a very normal lady. Very loving. I really love the way that she takes care of my parents. That means a lot to me. I am very particular about my parents. I care for them, as any son would. You are always tense about your wife’s relationship with your parents. But in our case, my wife’s best friend is my mother. She calls my parents more than I do. She’s really become part of the family. And to top it all, she manages to look beautiful even when you get up in the morning. Now that’s fantastic. Ash and I get along very well. She’s like my best friend.

Katrina Kaif overcame her health scare


It took a lot of self-determination, discipline, and guidance of health and fitness experts for Katrina Kaif to overcome a health scare that troubled her for some time.
Not many people know that Katrina was bogged down by a health scare at the turn of the year. It all started when she got hurt on the sets of De Dana Dan in December last year. She later developed a blood infection and despite popping in 1500mg of antibiotics everyday, the actress did not feel fit and healthy.
“When I went home to London for Christmas, I was listless and lethargic and could hardly move around,” Katrina is quoted as saying in a media report.
With the start of the New Year, Katrina resolved to change her lifestyle. She stopped eating chicken. She hired a microbiologist Sonali Sabharwal to suggest her on healthy diets.
More than anything, Katrina began doing regular workouts and exercises. She roped in fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala who’s since then been guiding Katrina in achieving an overall fitness of the body.
In the meantime, Katrina also got in touch with Kareena Kapoor and got some fitness tips from her.
Today, Katrina has overcome her health scare but she’s not letting her guard down. No junk food for her. She only eats the meals sent by her microbiologist friend. Katrina works out for at least an hour every day. She even takes her fitness trainer to outdoor shoots.
Okay! Now we know why Kat has been glowing so much lately.

India,New Zealand 1st Test From Wednesday


HAMILTON: A bouncy track with a good sprinkling of grass awaits Indian team in the first Test of the three-match cricket series against New Zealand starting here on Wednesday.
The second Test will begin on March 26 at Napier and third Test from April 3 at Wellington.
One look at the wicket would convince anyone that the Kiwis, who had the Indians in a spot of bother on a lively Eden Park deck in the last ODI at Auckland, would use swing and seam to arrest the Indian batsmen who have been on a rampage on this tour.
Though curator Karl Jackson said he would eventually shear the pitch of its “excess” grass, there should be appreciable assistance for seamers, who could be lethal if the conditions are overcast.
The conditions would demand great discipline from the Indian batsmen to collar a seam attack, spearheaded by Franklyn James, an ace at swinging the ball.
Kyle Mills, who on his day can trouble established batsmen, Iain O’Brien and either Chris Martin or new-find Brent Arnel could form the seam quartet.
Daniel Vettori could provide fizz and turn in case the quicks fail.

Australia Beat Pakistan in Super 6 Stage of Women’s World Cup


SYDNEY: Australia defeated Pakistan by 107 runs in Super Six Stage of ICC Women’s World Cup.
Batting first after wining the toss, Australia scored 229 runs in 50 overs after losing six wickets.
Ebsary and Nitschke were the top scorer from Australian side with 51 and 56 runs respectively.
In reply, Pakistan managed to score only 122 runs in 45.1 overs. Poulton and Perry took two wickets each whereas Andrews, Farrell and Rolton took one wicket each.

Govt May Mull Demands if Taliban Lay Down Arms: Basher Bilour


PESHAWAR: Provincial senior minister and parliamentary leader of ANP Bashir Ahmad Bilour has said on Friday that government will mull the demands of Taliban if they lay down arms and hold dialogue.
Speaking on the fortieth day death gathering of member provincial assembly late Alam Zeb Khan, Basher Bilour said, “The Taliban in Swat and Bajaur Agency laid down arms before holding talks with government and the government will only think over Taliban demands if they lay down arms in other areas of province.”
Bilour said suicide attacks cannot serve much good to the interests of Taliban instead such attacks will multiply miseries of people and vowed that ANP will not avoid more sacrifices in the best interests of people.

President Chairs Meeting of Senior PPP Leadership


ISLAMABAD: A meeting of senior leadership of PPP held here in the Presidency on Thursday night resolved to continue its political struggle for democracy, rule of law and emancipation of people and reiterated to uphold the principles laid down in the Charter of Democracy with renewed vigor and determination under the leadership of Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari.
The meeting held under the chairmanship of President and Co-Chairman PPP Asif Ali Zardari was attended among others by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Ms Faryal Talpur, MNA, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, a number of federal ministers and senior party leaders including the Presidents of the provincial chapters of the party.

Naheed Khan Will Hoist Flag At Chief Justice Iftikhar Residence: Aitzaz


ISLAMABAD: The former president of Supreme CourtBar Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan said a flag hoisting ceremony will be held atthe residence of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on Sunday.
Talking to media outside Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudry, Aitzaz saidhoisting flag at the residence of CJ was the desire of Shaheed BenazirBhutto; therefore flag should be hoisted on her behalf.
Aitzaz said close associates of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Naheed Khan,Safdar Abbasi and lawyer leader Imdad Awan’s son Shaheryar Awan willhoist the flag. Political parties have also invited in the ceremony.

Plea to Place Musharaff Name on ECL


ISLAMABAD: A lawyer Friday submitted petition in Supreme Court of Pakistan calling for former president Prevez Mushraff’s name to be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL).
In his petition, Advocate Tariq Hussan appealed to prevent Prevez Mushraff from traveling out of country.
According to him, the former army chief had been advised by aides that he should leave the county as Lal Masjid operation case could be heard now following the reinstatement of Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

Dozens Detained, 144 Imposed in Peshawar


PESHAWAR: Section 144 has been enforced in NWFP and dozens activists have been detained in the province after Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan provinces.
DCO Peshawar Zaheer-ul-Islam has announced enforcement of section 144 in the city and Jamat Islami district chief and his deputy have been detained at their houses, while hundreds political activists have been arrested.
The PML-N leader Zafar Iqbal Jhagra and dozens local leaders of Tehrik-e-Insaf have been detained at their houses.
Police raids and crackdown continued against the lawyers leaders. Chief Minister of NWFP Amir Hyder Hoti Thursday said that no arrests will be made and 144 imposed in the province.

Naheed Khan will hoist flag at CJ residence: Aitzaz


ISLAMABAD: The former president of Supreme Court Bar Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan said a flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the residence of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on Sunday.Talking to media outside Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudry, Aitzaz said hoisting flag at the residence of CJ was the desire of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto; therefore flag should be hoisted on her behalf. Aitzaz said close associates of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Naheed Khan, Safdar Abbasi and lawyer leader Imdad Awan’s son Shaheryar Awan will hoist the flag. Political parties have also invited in the ceremony.

Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar leaves SC


ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar spent his last day at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday.Justice Dogar will lay down office tomorrow. He assumed responsibilities on November 3, 2007 after chief justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry was deposed by former President Pervez Musharraf.A dinner will be hosted in his honour this evening. After Justice Dogar’s retirement, Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry will assume charge as Chief Justice of Pakistan on March 22.

MoF&A to contract US Co. for BT cotton production


ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoF&A) has been permitted to enter into an agreement with a US company for BT cotton production.MoF&A officials told Geo News that this decision aims at encouraging BT cotton production in the country. US company, Monsanto had offered to introduce the production of latest quality of cotton BT, which has all the more capacity to protect itself from pest attacks besides per acre production is also high.MoF&A have been directed to set up a special steering committee in this connection, which would interact with the US Co. for formulating an action plan.

‘Revolution only way to change outdated system’: Nawaz

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the long march began in current month and the mission to get rid of outdated system will be accomplished by March next year.Addressing PML-N workers here on Friday, Nawaz said March 16 will be remembered as a revolutionary day in the history of Pakistan when the nation got united for the supremacy of justice. He said a revolution is needed to change the outdated system. He congratulated the nation on the reinstatement of deposed judges.Nawaz said the restoration of judiciary will be celebrated in PML-N General Council meeting on March 23.

Sherry says ministers’ interference made her call it a day


KARACHI: Former Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sherry Rehman said on Friday that interference of some ministers in the affairs of her ministry made her call it a day.Talking to journalists at Karachi airport, Sherry said she believes in politics of principles and tendered resignation on the basis of principles.The PPP leader said she does not want to weaken the government in any way as country’s security and stability lies in politics of reconciliation and moderation. “PPP is determined to take on challenges and reconciliation is the need of hour”, she said. “Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had decided not to curb media and I have fulfilled my responsibility in this connection,” she added.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

ANP delegation calls on CM Sindh


KARACHI: A three-member delegation of Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh led by President Sahi Syed has met with chief minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah here at CM house.

The prevailing political situation came under discussion during meeting including the extended reconciliation process among governemnt’s allied parties for the stability of democracy in country.

Shahi Syed lauded the government’s efforts to address the recent political crisis in connection with lawyers’ long march and restoration of judiciary and added that reinstatement of deposed judges, to their pre-November 3 position, will help sustain democracy here.

The CM, on the occasion, said PPP-led government will continue with reconciliation process and assured of regularization of slum areas soon.

PPP is determined to keep their allies on board in future, he added.