Harper's Bazaar India November 2009 : Suzanne Roshan

Hrithik Roshan's wife Suzanne is on the November 2009 cover of Harper's Bazaar India...the cover is not yet available, but some of the photo shoot is...dunno which pic will be chosen for the cover. Yet another DISAPPOINTING cover choice. I like the 4th pic and according to the poster in pinkvilla, she's wearing a 1,399-carat diamond necklace designed by L'Wren Scott. Nicole Kidman wore it to the 2008 Oscars.However, rest of the pics are just kinda blah.

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Suzanne adds life to Hrithik

Suzanne adds life to HrithikTo all those who think that Suzanne Roshan is just another star wife, I say, mates, think again! She isn't. In fact, Suzanne packs quite a punch in her delicate frame. Having spent a day with her during Harper's Bazaar's cover shoot for the November issue, I must confess she holds her own despite all that her critics want to say. I got the first hint of this from film maker Farah Khan—who revealed that Suzanne is an extremely strong yet unassuming woman and that she actually is Hrithik's huge source of strength.Hrithik confessed the same at Farah's chat show, Tere Mere Beach Mein. Suzanne, for one has never been under Hrithik's shadow. And a glimpse of that was all too apparent, when the alleged stories of Hrithik and Barbara started doing the rounds. Assuming that there was an iota of truth in those stories, still there were no reports about fights between Hrithik and Suzanne. There were no reports of melodrama either. The only thing that was reported was that Suzanne had left Hrithik's home with her kids and that Hrithik had been caught off guard.Of course, the couple denied the news and I personally believe that Barbara-Hrithik stories were largely fabricated, but all of this, actually helped bring forth Suzanne minus the Roshan surname. She came across as someone who could completely insulate herself from relentless media glare—No sob pictures, no body language faux pas and certainly no confessions on the sly.Suzanne kept attending public events, during this time, with Hrithik by her side and despite her easy accessibility at the events, no one in the media could ask her THE question about Barbara Mori. And as I interviewed her the other day, during Harper's Bazaar's cover shoot, I could see that Suzanne says what she wants to and no matter what you do, she won't budge and give you anything that we in our world call sensational!Suzanne did not say anything at all about her personal life with Hrithik—about Hrithik the father, the son, the husband and the brother. I liked her for creating that boundary and for just saying that "Hrithik is a lovely human being". She spoke at length on that front though.But what immediately struck me, was one sentence she spoke. I asked her, what does Suzanne add to Hrithik and she said, " Suzanne adds life to Hrithik and to everyone around her". I don't think, there has been any star wife lately, barring Gauri Khan, who has the guts to say something like that. But Suzanne did.And as I saw her-- clicking her own pictures in between the shots, during Harper's shoot, to show them to her kids and Hrithik; exclaiming that "Hrithik is going to say WOW" if he sees her like this right now; jumping with joy over her shoot pictures, clicked by the photographer Prasad Naik; sharing her excitement with her staff, inviting them to see the pictures in the preview monitor; I knew what Hrithik could have fallen for in Suzanne. Hrithik fell for the girl that abounds in Suzanne—the one with twinkling eyes looking at the world around with excitement. Suzanne is right, she adds life to Hrithik and to all those around her. Needless to say then, she is Harper's Cover Girl for November! Get a copy of the issue and relish Suzanne Roshan.

by pinkvilla/indiatoday

Afghanistan shuts schools over swine flu

Updated at: 1956 PST, Sunday, November 01, 2009
KABUL: Afghanistan on Sunday ordered the closure of all schools for three weeks after recording its first death from swine flu, the country's health minister said."In order to safeguard the health of all Afghans... all public and private schools will be shut for three weeks" from Monday, Farouq Wardak said in a statement. The move comes after an engineer from Kabul last week became the first Afghan to die of the (A)H1N1 virus. There are about 7.5 million students and teachers in Afghanistan, the statement said.

Global stocks decline as weak US data spurs recovery hopes

Updated at: 1537 PST, Sunday, November 01, 2009

NEW YORK: Global stocks slumped and crude oil fell on weekend after reports showed US consumers cut spending in September while sentiment turned lower this month, fanning scepticism about an economic recovery. The US dollar rebounded after steep losses on Thursday, when data that showed the US economy grew in the third quarter fuelled a global stock rally that helped gains on Friday in Asia. But Friday’s data gave a mixed picture as factory activity in the US Midwest expanded for the first time in more than a year. The result was a renewed safety bid that helped lift government debt prices on both sides of the Atlantic. Gold prices slipped below $1,040 per ounce in Europe before paring losses as the dollar extended gains against a basket of currencies; while oil prices fell 3 percent to below $78 a barrel as the bearish data dented investors’ confidence. “There is some weakness after Thursday’s exuberance over GDP data in light of today’s report on the stressed consumer,” said John Kilduff, co-chief investment officer and partner at hedge fund Round Earth Capital.

Pakistan routs Russia 5-0 in hockey WC round

Updated at: 1930 PST, Sunday, November 01, 2009 LILLE: Pakistan clinched second consecutive win by defeating Russia 5-0 in second match in Hockey World Cup Qualifying round, Geo News reported Sunday.Pakistan put up brilliant show from the very commencement of the match played in France’s city of Lille. In the first half, Pakistan got the better of Russia 3-0.In the second half, Pakistan scored two more goals and established for them an overriding victory.Pakistan’s Rehan Butt, Shakeel Abbasi, Sohail Abbas, Muhammed Imran and Abdul Haseem Khan hit goals. It should be mentioned that Pakistan defeated Italy also 5-0 in the first match.Pakistan is scheduled to play its third match against France.

WB for implementation of tax reforms through ordinance

Updated at: 2205 PST, Sunday, November 01, 2009 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has advised the government to bypass the parliament and implement taxation reforms through a presidential ordinance, according to a report submitted to the Federal Board of Revenue.The report of the WB review mission, which has a mandate to review the progress made by the FBR in implementation of its recommendations for tax reforms, said that going to the parliament could result in 'undesired consequences'.The report said: 'The GoP (government of Pakistan) has some options to follow in order to modify the set of legal instruments that will harmonise procedures and responsibilities and allow the integration of functions irrespective of tax types. One option is to again submit the ordinance for the president’s signature on the next recess of parliament. 'This is a relatively fast journey in the administrative (executive) branch that within four months will require parliament’s ratification.'The report further said: 'Second option may be to send the package of legal reforms to parliament or include them as part of the budget submission for the next fiscal year. This will significantly delay the implementation of the harmonise procedure, but more importantly may be subject to changes in parliament that might bring undesired consequences.'The report also said that the creation of Inland Revenue Services (IRS) in the FBR by the Establishment Division was in accordance with the term of the July agreement between Pakistan and the World Bank at Istanbul. The Customs and Excise Group (CEG) officers in FBR had challenged the creation of IRS in the FBR by the Establishment Division in the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court. The CEG group officers argue that the creation of a new occupational group in FBR is illegal and would affect their constitutional rights. The case is under the consideration of a court of law, but the WB suggested FBR to continue with the process of 'occupational service integration'. The WB’s acting spokeswoman Mariam Altaf said the review mission report was for the use of the government, and not a public document. She refused to comment on the report. According to official sources, the government is working on the draft of an ordinance, 'Harmonisation of Income Tax, Sales Tax and Federal Excise Duty Ordinance'.Official sources told Dawn that fresh amendments in the Finance Bill trough the Ordinance proposed empowering the FBR chief to issue notifications and appointments for the creation of an inland revenue service. Under the new ordinance, all officers of income tax, sales tax and federal excise departments would be called as officers of the 'inland revenue service'. The Directors of Large Taxpayers Units and Regional Taxpayers Units will be renamed as chief commissioner of LTAs and RTUs.

Waziristan affectees being registered at six points

Updated at: 1952 PST, Sunday, November 01, 2009

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Special Support Group Lt General Nadeem Sunday said the people displaced during Waziristan operation are being registered.Addressing a press conference here, he said Waziristan displaced people are being registered at six points, adding Rs2.68 billion have been doled out to the 30,000 affected families.He added as many as 7200 families have received these cards.The SSG head said the cash money is being distributed through cash cards as well, adding it was decided to give money in cash in lieu of food. The 95 percent people of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) have left their areas, he said adding Pakistan Army gave out 405 tonnes ration to Waziristan affectees.The SSG chief said hospitals have been established in DI Khan and Tank.

Op Rah-e-Nijat: 9 militants taken out, 2 soldiers martyred

Updated at: 2035 PST, Sunday, November 01, 2009

WANA: Nine terrorists have been killed and 2 apprehended while 2 security men embraced Shahadt during the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat in South Wazrisitan Agency.According to ISPR, on Jandola – Sararogha Axis, security forces have surrounded Sararogha from three directions and operation is progressing smoothly. Security forces have completed sanitization of Zariwam and consolidation of positions around Point-1435, Point-1342, Point 1389 and Point 1290.On Shakai - Kaniguram Axis, Search and clearance operation of Kanigurm has commenced and fifty percent of the town has been cleared. Areas along the road up to Biga north of Kanigram and North West of Badar Algad up to Kaniguram have been cleared. Terrorists fired with small arms and rockets at security forces check post. Resultantly 1 soldier was injured and 4 terrorists were killed near Asman Manza.Khazar Manzor Ziarat south of Asman Manza has been secured.Security forces apprehended 1 terrorist and recovered 1 machine gun alongwith 2 spare magazines near Asman Manza.During clearance operation at Karama the stronghold of Uzbeks, security forces recovered and destroyed two caches of mines, explosives, ammunition along with 1 medical operation theater equipped with Russian equipment and 1 ammunition and explosive laden vehicle.Security forces apprehended 1 terrorist from Karwan Narai.Two soldiers embraced shahadat and 1 was injured while 5 terrorists were killed during exchange of fire at Patok Narai. On Razmak- Makeen Axis, security forces have surrounded Makeen from three directions and cleared Litta Sar area. Consolidation is in process. During last 24 hours security forces have recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition during search and clearance operations along all three axes. These weapons include 3 x 14.5 mm guns with 1200 rounds, 3 x 12.7 mm along with 60 ammunition boxes and 1455 rounds, 2 Light Machine Guns and 2 Light Machine Guns mounted Vehicles, 8 Rifles 303 and 4 (mark-4) rifles, 16 Rockets of RPG-7 with 59 rockets, 4 x 7mm rifles, 1 SMG with 6 magazines and 500 rounds, 5 Walki talkie sets, 10 Communication sets, 6 Jammers, 1 Telescope and 2 binoculars, 1 Communication System (PATCOM Antenna), 12 HE Grenades and 24 arges grenades, 11 Fire extinguisher vehicles and 2 blasting machines, 5 Anti tank mines, 4 Heavy mortars with ammunition, 1 missile launcher and 3 missiles from Nawaz Kot during operation, 25 x 82 mm bombs, 1 SPG-9 grenade launcher along with 50 rockets, 15 Passports, In operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat – Malakand, 2 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Bishbanr and Shadhand Banda.Security forces conducted search operation at Durshkhela and apprehended 7 suspects.