Dream shattered, Dubai struggles to pay bills

For years, Dubai was seen as an oasis of financial stability. ...
01:44 PM, Nov 28, 2009

Investors spooked by debt default in Dubai

An $80-billion crisis in Dubai has sent world markets nosediving. ...
02:55 AM, Nov 28, 2009

Meet the new age Robin Hood

Faisal goes door to door to collect clothes and other products for the poor. ...
05:19 PM, Oct 19, 2009

Plot thickens in the politician, pilot face-off

Colombo: Sri Lanka's sports minister on Monday blasted the national cricket team's recent performances, saying the side was riven by politics and in crisis. Mahindananda Aluthgamage vowed to deliver a stern lecture to the players when they return later this month from their tour of South Africa, where they last week lost the Test series 2-1. The Sri Lanka cricket team is in a crisis situation. It is very unfortunate, ...
02:36 AM, Apr 09, 2008

Exclusive: MF Husain on life in exile in Dubai

Melbourne: Out-of-favour Australia opener Simon Katich has directly approached national selector John Inverarity to know whether he is being considered for the first Test match against India, starting on December 26. The 36-year-old called Inverarity on Friday to enquire about suggestions that he was being considered for a shock recall to open the batting at the MCG against India. Simon has placed a call in to the chairman of selectors ...
04:34 PM, Mar 31, 2008

Two held in Dubai for French boy's rape

Bangalore: Virat Kohli, who is expected to play a vital role in India's middle-order in the upcoming World Cup, said after realising his importance in the team he has become a more matured batsman and is confident of his good showing in the ICC's showpiece event, starting from February 19. The 22-year-old Delhi lad said he has worked a lot on the mental aspect of the game and is more ...
04:26 PM, Dec 13, 2007