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Posts published in “Day: January 13, 2009

Kashmir silent majority votes for democracy

By Farooq Ganderbali Defying all predictions and trampling the boycott call given by the separatist leaders, a large majority of Kashmir has voted for the success of democracy. This majority which has been suffering for no reason of their and they had been overshadowed by the vociferous voices of few. But when their turn came for making a change they defied all restrictions not only for themselves but for future generations also. There has been…

FIFA names Cristiano Ronaldo footballer of the year

Zurich: Manchester United’s Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, who last month won the European Footballer of the Year, was Monday named FIFA World Footballer of the Year. Twenty-three-year-old Ronaldo, who made history by becoming the first Premier League-based player to win the award, beat off the other finalists Kaka, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Xavi to win the award. Here are some details about Ronaldo (courtesy Reuters) THE BEST IN THE WORLD: With his clever step-overs,…