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  • Nepal-Africa Film Festival inaugurated in Kathmandu with `Earth Anthem

    The third Nepal-Africa Film Festival was inaugurated on June 18 with the screening of the `Earth Anthem' - a short film written, produced and directed by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. at the Russian Cultural Centre in Kathmandu. The Nepalese film uindustry is popularly known as Kollywood. The Earth Anthem originally a poem written by the poet Abhay K. In 2009, it was set to music by Sapan ...

  • Dhonis boys doing well as a batting unit Lankan selector Jayasuriya

    Former Sri Lanka captain and now national selector Sanath Jayasuriya has said the Lankans must keep in mind India's unbeaten performance in the ICC Champions Trophy tournament when planning their strategy for Thursday's second semi-final encounter. Jayasuriya, who attended yesterday's practice session to boost the confidence of his country's players, said the Indian team is doing well as a ...

  • PCB considering performance based pay for Pak players after disastrous CT campaign

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly mulling over introducing a performance based pay package for players in the wake of the national team's disastrous performance in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in England. Although PCB has since last year twice given pay raises to the players in their central contracts and match fees, this has not reflected in their performances, with Pakistan ...

  • Developing Indo-Pak economic ties best way to improving bilateral relations Sabharwal

    The best way to improve bilateral relations between India and Pakistan is by developing economic ties that mutually benefit both the countries, outgoing Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal said. At Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Sabharwal gave credit to the private sectors in the two countries for making right moves at the right time. He said it was not only the visa ...

  • Pak hardline party to impart military training to invoke spirit of Jihad in civilians

    The Jamaat-e-Islami will impart military training to civilians as part of its strategy to promote jihad in Pakistan and the armed forces. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister Sirajul Haq said that the group would instruct men and women aged between 18 and 35 years According to the Daly Times, speaking at a news conference, Haq said that the party was not shy of supporting its commitment. He ...


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Shine a Light [Blu-Ray]

Shine a Light [Blu-Ray]

At this point, the Rolling Stones have been the subject of so many documentaries and concert films that the idea of making a definitive performance film about the self-proclaimed Worlds Greatest Rock & Roll Band is largely beside the point. Thus, in Shine a Light, director Marti ... ...

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  • US says Kerrys skipping Pakistan from Asia trip absolutely not a snub

    US Secretary of State John Kerry will not be visiting Pakistan during his trip to Asia. Kerry instead will be visiting India during his trip that is beginning this week, a State Department spokesperson said. The United States said Kerry was keen to visit Pakistan soon and his skipping Pakistan during his Asia trip was absolutely not a snub to the key South Asian country. According to the ...

  • Christian women forced to parade naked in Pakistan

    Pakistan's Christian women were attacked and paraded naked by a mob with the support of the ruling party. The revelation was made by a press released issued by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). According to the Daily Times, three Christian women, Arshad Bibi, Sajida Bibi and Sauriya Bibi, the daughter-in-laws of Sadiq Masih, were brutally beaten and then paraded naked by armed men ...

  • Beetles Housefly Larvae Show Great Potential for Animal Feed Sector

    PARIS French start-up company Ynsect has identified a cheap, nourishing and locally produced alternative to soybeans as a vital source of protein in animal feed. The clue is in its name. Ynsect is not alone in looking to invertebrates to meet a jump in demand for meat and fish, and so for feed, in coming decades. Black soldier flies, common housefly larvae, silkworms and yellow ...

  • US Congressional Human-Rights Panel Condemns Sudan

    CAPITOL HILL Members of a U.S. Congressional human-rights panel are calling on Sudan to stop alleged state-sponsored violence and abuses against civilians. The government is fighting rebel movements in the western Darfur region and two southern states, and stands accused of a long string of rights violations, including alleged "scorched earth" tactics against villages in Blue Nile State. At a ...

  • American Medical Association Obesity is a Disease

    The largest U.S. doctors' group said obesity is a disease. The decision, announced this week by the American Medical Association at its annual meeting, could lead to increased funding for obesity research and help people obtain insurance coverage for treatment for obesity. The AMA said obesity requires a range of medical interventions for treatment and prevention. Most insurance companies ...

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