by Tolkun Recently, the U.S. State Department has ranked Uzbekistan among “top ten” of the most authoritarian countries in the world. During almost two decades of his reign, president I. Karimov and his clan have taken control of all spheres of life in the country – political, economic and social. Civil society, which emerged and […]
Tata Motors Spreading Its Wings
TATA SPREADING NEW WINGS Tata motors will Sign a three way Heads Of agreement with ford and JLR labor union unite within A few days, paving the way for final takeover of brands, Expected early march. Dave Osborne, motor Industry leader for Unite, who is among the key negotiator for the 15,000 plus J. […]
Tehran rocket test unfortunate
Iran launched a research rocket on Monday and unveiled its first major space centre that will be used to launch research satellites, state-run television reported. The report said the rocket was the first launched by Iran “into space,” but analysts have expressed doubts about similar technological achievements announced by the country in the past. Iran […]
McCain and Romney Continue Their Battle of Words
GOP hopeful Mitt Romney made harsh comments about his fellow GOP hopeful, John McCain about having ties with 2004 Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. In response at a discussion about security issues, John McCain too had harsh words to say about Mitt Romney. As Romney went after McCain’s record in the Senate, McCain went after […]
Hillary demands international probe into Benazir’s murder
Hillary Clinton on Friday called for an independent, international probe into Benazir Bhutto’s murder, as turmoil wracking US ally Pakistan reshaped debate in the White House race. The Democratic front-runner of the 2008 presidential candidates vied to brandish leadership credentials and zeroed in on twin themes of terrorism and national security, just six days before […]
Child sleeping drug ‘world’s worst product’
A DRUG company that markets sleeping pills directly to schoolkids has been awarded the dubious honour of having the world’s worst product. Consumers International has revealed the winners of its Bad Product Awards, aimed at highlighting the failings of corporate responsibility and the abuse of consumer trust by internationally recognised brands. Cereal maker Kellogg’s, soft […]