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Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

What drives Pakistani men to join its military, despite the toll it takes on them? IMAGE: A Pakistani soldier salutes during the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad. Photograph: Saiyna......

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

'At this point, neither the army or the IAF has that immediate, punitive deterrent power against Pakistan.''Forget a three-week war; on the LoC, where the action is, Pakistan has until now fielded......

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

United States President Donald Trump has apologised to new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and his family for the ‘terrible suffering’ they had to endure, saying the......

'Never assaulted anyone': US SC nominee denies sexual misconduct

United States President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh has said that he “never sexually assaulted anyone” and always treated women with dignity and......

The army needs a new strategy for Kashmir

'A new doctrine now needs to be evolved for a new situation, and the army will do it.''You won't see more Kashmiris driven in front of army columns.''Nor will the army massacre hundreds, Dyer......

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

We need to create collaborative and/or disruptive platforms like Uber and Airbnb in all sectors to ensure responsive and responsible inclusive growth, says C P Gurnani. IMAGE: The ramifications of......

Are global summits losing relevance?

The G-20 agenda between Ankara and Antalya must unquestionably focus on collective and co-ordinated action to prevent contagion through both channels. European Economic and Financial Affairs......

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

European officials said that some Greek banks may have to be shut and taken over by stronger rivals A race to save Greece from bankruptcy and keep it in the euro gathered pace on Wednesday when......

Banks shouldn't decide rates, markets should: Rajan

'If banks don’t reduce interest rates in line with the fall in market rates, large corporations will move away'. 'If I have a big problem, I go back to my creditor and say ‘I......

Chocolate connoisseur? Interesting facts you must know

Currently a ton of cocoa costs about $1,845 (€1,500) at the exchange, $25,610 (€20,821) at big chocolate producers like Barry Callebaut and $32,082 (€26,083) in the shop. Image: A......

Review: Mamma Mia!

Up front, I should be honest: I dislike most musicals, sneer at ABBA and reserve a particular brand of contempt for Pierce Brosnan, whose deficiencies as James Bond become more glaring with Daniel......

Mooseport is no landslide

Like a political candidate whose performance before the win was far more interesting, Welcome To Mooseport must have looked very promising and colourful on paper. With a cast led by such......

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

'We're being hounded' - French transgender sprinter decries Olympics ban IMAGE: French sprinter Halba Diouf, 21, a transgender woman athlete trains in Aix-en-Provence, France. Photograph:......

Grand Slam champs crash in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Open claimed two more high-profile victims on Thursday with Grand Slam champions Li Na and Petra Kvitova crashing out, while Russian pair Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva crunched......

Henin-Hardenne lifts US Open title

Justin Henin-Hardenne defied the laws of nature for 81 magical minutes on Saturday to bring world number one Kim Clijsters to her knees and captureher first US Open crown. That she was even able to......

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