Introducing the straight queen Defiantly hetero, he’s also dramatic, flamboyantly dressed and quick with a bitchy put-down THETIMES.CO.UK // // // // // // If politics is show business for ugly people, then this election is shaping up as the fight to be the chief Sugar Plum Fairy. Now that fire and brimstone are out and endless talking about feelings and families is in, a new approach is needed for men to successfully wield power in an increasingly emotional world. Enter the straight queen (SQ). He’s hetero, but hissy too. If metrosexuality was about straight men tapping into the good … Continue reading Introducing the straight queen – Cameron!

Jonathan Oliver and David Smith THETIMES.CO.UK NICK CLEGG, the Liberal Democrat leader who until a few days ago was little known to voters, is now the most popular party leader since Winston Churchill, a new Sunday Times poll reveals. Following his decisive victory in last week’s television debate, Clegg has surged to a higher approval rating than Tony Blair at the peak of new Labour’s popularity. Last night, as the YouGov survey showed that the three parties are almost neck and neck, Labour and the Tories desperately tried to respond to the Clegg phenomenon. The general election has become a … Continue reading Nick Clegg nearly as popular as Winston Churchill

Nick Clegg now in contention as potential PM, Guardian/ICM poll shows Boost for Lib Dems as ComRes survey shows Nick Clegg’s party gaining 14 points among those who watched last night’s TV debate Julian Glover and Hélène Mulholland guardian.co.uk, Nick Clegg has surged into contention as a potential prime minister, according to a Guardian/ICM poll carried out following last night’s TV leaders’ debate. A quarter of voters who watched the three leaders on the ITV programme say they will switch their vote, with most changing to the Liberal Democrats. Clegg emerges from the telephone poll as the overwhelming winner, with … Continue reading Attacking Clegg will make him more powerful – maybe even PM?

Book review: The art of war —by Afrah Jamal Three Battles: Critical Clashes Between Asia and Europe By M Abul Fazl Dost Publication; Pp 87 “War is an extension of politics” — Karl von Clausewitz, 19th century military theorist. The battles of Jhelum, Plassey and Dien Bien Phu are said to be key turning points in history. Of the three, two had already been lost on a political level long before they were ‘engaged’; all of them have been subjected to intense scrutiny over the years. In one, a battle-hardened general and famous military strategist won a technical victory over … Continue reading Three Battles: Critical Clashes Between Asia and Europe

VIEW: Abhinav Bharat, a base of terrorism —Naeem Tahir It is true that Pakistan has been plagued by terrorist networks like al Qaeda, the Taliban and others. But it is also true that India has had a strong and substantial homegrown terrorism for a long time and its intention has been to intimidate the minorities, in particular the Muslims and Christians My article ‘India Pakistan: hiding behind excuses again?’ (Daily Times, March 4, 2010) got several responses from readers in India. Most of these were in good grace as those from the cultured Indians are expected to be. Some got … Continue reading Abhinav Bharat, a base of terrorism

The rise of Mehran man By Irfan Husain dawn.com Pakistan’s power elite will increasingly come from the cities and not from the rural hinterland. This will have a profound impact not just on politics, but on society as a whole. –File Photo As riots erupt in Pakistan over power shortages and textile mill owners plan strikes, there is much talk about how the country’s economy is on the brink of collapse — yet again. What is being obscured here amidst the storm and fury is the solid advances the economy has made over the last decade. For instance, in terms … Continue reading The rise of Mehran Man in Pakistan

30 Zoo Animals Captured at the Right Moment One of the most important parts in any zoo visit is photo shooting and a great shot mostly consists of being at the right place at the right time. Visitors make hundreds of pictures but 99% of them are boring. Only the luckiest and most patient people can make interesting and unusual pictures. Source: The World Wide Web! – Back to Homepage http://www.dafactopedia.com/2010/04/30-zoo-animals-captured-at-right-moment.html Continue reading Animals Captured at Right Moment!