Archive for December, 2005

Delhi men do anything for looks

Wednesday, December 28th, 2005

In Delhi, at least, men seem willing to go the extra mile for their good looks: more and more men are getting cosmetic surgery. Delhi is leading the world in male cosmetic surgery with 30% of all procedures done on men. As basis for comparison, in the U.S. it is 20% men.
Men chose [...]

Pakistan favored in 3-test series

Tuesday, December 27th, 2005

Security is tight in Islamabad where Pakistan is favored to topple India in the upcoming 3-test series. At least according to legendary Pak all-rounder Imran Khan.
Hailing current captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and speedster Shoaib Akhtar as a ‘match winning pair’, Imran said the timing and weather would also help the Pakistani fast bowlers.
“The last time [...]

Europe lines up for Bollywood

Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

European countries are clamoring for Bollywood– to shoot pictures in their countries that is. To promote their economies, major European powers are itching for slice of the spiciest cinema in the world: Bollywood. For example, after Switzerland was featured in a number of Bollywood films, Indian tourists to that country increased by 75,000 [...]

India rises to fourth spot in ICC ODI rankings

Friday, December 16th, 2005

After a crushing 6-1 victory over Sri Lanka and a stunning 2-2 draw against South Africa (both heavy favorites) India’s squad has risen to the #4 rank in the international ODI rankings. Their official rating is 109, the same as England, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, but when calculated to the 3rd decimal place, [...]