Story Of The Day International We forced India to talk, says Pak minister February 8, 2010 Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has claimed that India agreed to resume bilateral dialogue because Pakistan did not give in to pressure.

Qureshi boasted of forcing India to come to the talking table while addressing a public gathering in Multan on Sunday.

"India, which had talked of severing all contacts with us, has now come to us. We never kneeled down before them and kept sticking to our stance," claimed Qureshi.

Qureshi had just a week back complained about India's reluctance to talk and had even threatened to go the United Nation to force India.

"Paki... READ MORE Lifestyle & Fashion Boredom 'can kill you'! March 8, 2010 London : You may blame it on circumstances, but boredom can kill you, say researchers.

A team at University College London has carried out the study and found that people who complain of boredom are more likely to die young.

And, those who experience 'high levels' of tedium are more than two-and-a-half times as likely to die from heart disease or stroke than those satisfied with their lot, the study has found.

According to the researchers, this could be a result of those unhappy with their lives turning to such unhealthy habits as smoking or drinking, which would cut their life expectancy, the 'Daily Mail' reported.

Lead researcher Martin Shipley said: "The findings on heart dise... READ MORE

Nation SRK advocating jehadis: VHP February 8, 2010 Guwahati: The King Khan is having a bad time. First he was engaged in war of words with Shiv Sena who threatned to stop screening of his movie My name Khan and now it is VHP who is planning to oppose the screening of the movie hammer and tongs.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today reiterated its plan to oppose Shah Rukh Khan's film My Name Is Khan.

VHP leader Pravin Togadia said the group... READ MORE Business & Economy Ford begins commercial mfg of small car Figo in India February 8, 2010 New Delhi: Ford India on Friday commenced commercial production of its small car Figo from its Chennai plant and the company's managing director Michael Boneham announced plans to produce more models in the next 12 to 18 months.

Figo is the first compact car that will roll off the Ford assembly line. The company produces mid-size sedan Fiesta, Ikon and sports utility vehicle Endeavour at the pl... READ MORE Entertainment Guzaarish helps Hrithik see people 'differently' February 8, 2010 Mumbai: Hrithik Roshan's role of a paraplegic in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish has touched the superstar's heart in more ways than one.

After working with the talented director, Hrithik did a lot of research on paraplegic patients and their condition. He met many of them and the meetings helped him essay their problems more easily in the film.

However, Hrithik didn't forget them once the... READ MORE

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