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Stereotypes ‘leading to bias against mental patients’ 30 Dec 2013 - 06:45 am

DOHA: Negative assumptions and stereotypes about mental illnesses have resulted in discrimination of mental patients. However, stigma can be defeated by bridging the...

Pakistani, Lankan community teams visit Interior Ministry 30 Dec 2013 - 06:44 am

DOHA: Members of the Sri Lankan and Pakistan communities met officials at the Human Rights Department of Ministry of Interior. The Director of...

Al Aween, Aman likely to merge 30 Dec 2013 - 06:44 am

DOHA: The Social Rehabilitation Center (Al Aween) and the Qatar Foundation for Child and Women Protection (Aman) are likely to be merged as...

Bank offers bonus points to credit card customers 30 Dec 2013 - 06:44 am

DOHA: Commercialbank has launched winter holiday credit card spend campaign for its customers. Customers can earn double reward points when they use their...

Nan, Aptamil baby milk safe: SCH 30 Dec 2013 - 06:43 am

DOHA: The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has revoked a temporary recall of Nan and Aptamil, two popular infant milk formula, saying they...

Qatar’s initiatives on stem cell research highlighted in US 30 Dec 2013 - 06:43 am

DOHA: Qatar’s initiatives on stem cell research and genomic medicine were highlighted at the first World Stem Cell Summit in the US recently. ...

Ooredoo unveils monthly bill in new format 30 Dec 2013 - 06:42 am

DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday launched a new design of its standard monthly bill to improve customer experience and ensure people have a clear understanding...

Kuwait daily names Father Emir Person of the Year 30 Dec 2013 - 05:08 am

Kuwait: Kuwaiti daily Al Wassat has named the Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the Person of the Year...

Another blast at Egyptian army building 30 Dec 2013 - 05:03 am

Egyptian soldiers stand next to the destroyed headquarters of the military intelligence for the eastern Sharqiya region in the town of Anshas, East...

Woman bomber kills 16 at Russia station 30 Dec 2013 - 04:42 am

A combination image taken from CCTV footage shows a fire breaking out after an explosion (top) and smoke adrift later at a railway...

Used car prices plummet on rising supply 30 Dec 2013 - 04:38 am

DOHA: Used cars are selling 20 to 25 percent cheaper thanks to an increasing number of citizens offering their vehicles for sale to...

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Portfolios of Kejriwal and his team 29 Dec 2013 - 09:01 am

Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers wave after taking their oaths of office at a ceremony in New Delhi, New Delhi: The following are...

Gauhar Khan wins Bigg Boss 7, aims for superstardom 29 Dec 2013 - 09:00 am

Gauhar Khan poses with the Bigg Boss 7 reality television series trophy in Mumbai yesterday. Mumbai: Model-turned-actress Gauhar Khan yesterday won the seventh...

26 die in fire on train coach near Andhra 29 Dec 2013 - 08:59 am

A passenger train engulfed in flames near Kothacheruvu railway station, in Andhra Pradesh state, yesterday. Bangalore/Hyderabad: At least 26 passengers, including 12 women...

Assam tourism 29 Dec 2013 - 08:59 am

Tourists take elephant rides on a cold winter morning at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 50km from Guwahati, yesterday. It is the peak...

Questions hang over spat with US over diplomat 29 Dec 2013 - 08:56 am

Washington: As diplomats try to work out a way to resolve the India-US diplomatic row triggered by the arrest and strip search of...

Manju Warrier to shoot for comeback film 29 Dec 2013 - 08:55 am

Kochi: There is excitement among the team members of Malayalam film How Old Are You? as versatile actress Manju Warrier returns to face...