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In PIX: RUNWAYS from hell; have a scary flight

Some people just hate flying. The fear is so extreme sometimes that it can cause panic attacks, and at times, even vomiting at the mere sight of an aircraft. Though flying can be scary......

Top wines for the holiday table

If you think navigating Aureole's famous glass and steel wine tower by mechanical hoists is tough, you should see the feat that Allison Cook -- one of five sommeliers at the showy Las Vegas......

Indian wine industry in high spirits

As more and more Indians endear themselves to the extolled sophistications of wine, and spurred on by a sustained annual market growth rate of 30 per cent, domestic wine producers are on an......

Jimenez proves age no factor in Hong Kong victory

Miguel Angel Jimenez fired a final round five-under 65 to become the oldest player to record a European Tour victory with a one-stroke triumph at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. The Spaniard......

Tired McIlroy makes poor start in Hong Kong

Tiredness caught up with Rory McIlroy on Thursday and the world golf number one could shoot only a three-over-par 73 on the opening day of the Hong Kong Open. McIlroy, who this week became only the......

Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'or more than Messi: Mourinho

It would be a crime if Cristiano Ronaldo lost out to Lionel Messi for the 2012 Ballon d'Or, his Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said. Mourinho hit back at remarks by Barcelona coach's Tito......

Atletico Madrid spend 40 million euros on Falcao

Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao from Porto for a fee of 40 million euros ($57.26 million). The deal is subject to the player passing a medical and agreeing......

Liverpool, Juventus start off with wins

Liverpool and Juventus, forced into the indignity of beginning their season in the Europa League qualifying rounds, both won 2-0 away on Thursday as European club football ventured into deepest......

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Q. What is the popular name of, `Henry the Navigator'?
Whizkid: A. more

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Q. Meaning of name "JASWIN"..???
Whizkid: A. Jaswin, a name which suggests India. .... It has meaning within the context of being a descendant of a Madeira Exile ... more

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Q. indain name for mahogany wood
Venkat: A. West Indian Mahogany, Spanish mahogany, Madeira redwood, acajou, caoba, caoba de Santo, cheria mahogany, Cuban mahogany, American mahogany, True...... more

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Q. Where the art of navigation was born and how the word Navigation derived ?
Asif Saber: A. The word navigate is derived from the Latin "navigate", which is the command "sail". All navigational techniques involve...... more

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Q. Which is the oldest existing newspaper?
Joyesh Chakraborty: A. Post- och Inrikes Tidningar (Sweden) 1645 Haarlems Dagblad (Netherlands) 1656 La Gazzetta di Mantova (Italy) 1664 The London Gazette (UK)...... more

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A spirited trend

This is actually a wine renaissance. The first wave came to Bangalore like an elegant surge, grandly heralded and more than a wee bit pretentious,... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/a-spirited-trend/article5204244.ece

Goans bid adieu to Dominic Soares

More in: MAPUSA: The last rites of Goa's legendary footballer Dominic Soares, who passed away on Friday morning, were performed at his native... ...

http://www.navhindtimes.in/sports/goans-bid-adieu-dominic-soares

Peter Uihlein grabs 2-shot lead at Alfred Dunhill Links

St Andrews, Scotland: Peter Uihlein holed his second shot for an eagle on the 18th hole on Saturday to grab a two-shot lead after the third round... ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/peter-uihlein-grabs-2shot-lead-at-alfred-dunhill-links/425205-5-23.html

By the neck

: Humour Designated as the Zulu Batch of officers, nine of us from various universities arrived at the Kochi Naval Academy for basic training.... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/359932/by-neck.html

Attorney Thomas J. Trask has Achieved the AV Preeminent® Rating - the Highest Possible Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®

Thomas J. Trask, a lawyer based in Dunedin, FL whose primary area of practice is General Practice, has earned the AV Preeminent® rating from... ...

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