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Banker giving poor a chance

January 20 - 26, 2010
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It is not often that you get an opportunity to meet Nobel laureates and people celebrated and respected for their contribution to society. Back in 2002, in Mumbai, GulfWeekly reporter Anasuya Kesavan, right, can recollect attending lectures and organising press meetings for Nobel Laureate Sir Paul Nurse, a British biochemist who resembles Hollywood actor Robin Williams in looks and sense of humour. What makes these geniuses tick and are they just like one of us?





All set to take off!

January 20 - 26, 2010
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The inaugural three-day Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) starts tomorrow at Sakhir airbase - adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).





Minefield of rarity for antique dealer

January 20 - 26, 2010
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TRADER Jassim Al Ghatam from Galali enjoys his own antique roadshow to India and thanks to a special micro-finance loan has been able to keep alive a family tradition.





Asking questions can help dispel theories and change lives

January 20 - 26, 2010
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It's a bit disconcerting to one day realise that everything you believe in, or rather, was taught to believe in, comes crashing down upon you and that safe, secluded cone that enveloped and cradled you once, has shattered to expose you, raw, to the big bad world.





Spotlight on Gulf's changing skyline

January 20 - 26, 2010
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Two of Bahrain's celebrated artists - Anas Al Shaikh and Camille Zakharia - are showing a selection of their work in a major lens-based international exhibition entitled 'Kan Ya Ma Kan' meaning 'Once upon a time' in Muscat, Oman.





New date set in Adam custody battle

January 20 - 26, 2010
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Two separate appeals surrounding the custody battle of St Christopher's School pupil Adam Jones were heard before new judges in Qatari courts in recent days.





UK school advice to be taken on board!

January 20 - 26, 2010
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Parents looking to sending their children abroad for schooling will be able to tap into a huge pool of information offered by education specialists from the UK as they will visit Bahrain again this week, writes Asma Salman.