England's Panesar is congratulated after the dismissal of Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez during the second cricket test match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pic: Reuters
Russia said on Wednesday it was "open to constructive proposals" on Syria but remained opposed to any UN resolution requiring all nations to abide by unilateral sanctions imposed by the West.
Indian Ambassador J.S. Mukul will be the chief guest for the final match of the series today. The visitors have so far won two matches and lost two in the five-match series
BankMuscat, the leading financial services provider in Oman, has proposed 40 per cent dividend — 25 per cent in cash and 15 per cent in the form of bonus shares — for the year ended 2011.
The status-conscious consumer base that was the prime target of India's Tata Motors has largely shunned the ‘cheap’ tag of the $2,800 vehicle and opted for slightly pricier rivals, or second-hand
Qaeda gunmen exit Yemen town under tribal pressures
