| IPL controversies | | The Indian premier league is the most popular form of T-20 cricket. This cash-rich tournament, presently in sixth edition, has attracted many controversies since inception. | | Beckham’s call | | A celebrity on and off the field, fashion icon, father of four, and celebrated husband of another celebrated artist, Posh Spice, Britain’s best-known footballer, in following in the footsteps of another legend, Sir Alex Ferguson, leaves the beautiful game after a career interspersed with multiple trophies. His contracts with the USA and France, and a film dedicated to his kicking skills, simply titled Bend it like Beckham are other talked about issues. | | Sharif’s mandate | | The people of Pakistan have spoken on the expected lines by electing Nawaz Sharif, who is all set to don the official apron for the third time as prime minister. | | Toxic agents | | The spectre of chemical weapons in Syria has been continuously cited over the past 18 months. Syria manufactures Sarin, Tabun, VX and Mustard Gas. | | Elections in Pakistan | | Perhaps not as new for the rest of the world, but the year 2013 brought with itself a new ideology for the people of Pakistan; The notion that the people of a country are in fact, the real wealth of that country and that this element of significance granted to a population is the strongest catalyst of change and development that can be successfully incurred. | | Spot fixing in IPL | | This refers to the article
‘Day of shame’ (KT, May 17). The arrest of Rajasthan Royal players. Sreesanth, Chandila and Ankit Chavan has
created a stir in the media. This alleged illicit action has not only brought disgrace to the world of cricket, but also shown that how some people can bring their own downfall in the hot pursuit of making a quick buck. | | Hollywood’s brave heart | | Angelina Jolie, she of the Mighty Heart, whose philanthropy in conflict zones is legendary, has once again shown selflessness by her opting for surgery to prevent an onset of breast cancer, an affliction that claimed her mother. | | The advertising industry | | This is in reference to the gross objectification and gender stereotyping that prevails in the advertising industry. | | Gold prices | | If gold still shows a continues decline in price, all reserved stock will come out and it will result in further drop in prices. | | Cyber crimes | | The 45-million dollar cyber heist in New York clearly reveals that sophisticated cyber criminals can penetrate any globally secure financial institution. Criminals can significantly threaten the finances and reputations of global business institutions. | |
