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Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Puneet Talwar, one of the most respected Middle East policy specialists in administration and Congressional circles, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama to a senior State......

19 US mission in the Muslim world to stay shut

The United States has extended closure of 19 diplomatic missions in the Middle East and north Africa till August 10 as a precaution after it intercepted Al Qaeda's most serious threat in recent......

Indians' woes in Middle East discussed at PBD session

One of the sessions at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kochi on Monday was specifically devoted to the problems faced by Indian nationals in the Middle East. Rediff.com's Rajendran P reports. Death......

Time to change course in the Middle East: Romney

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plans pursue a more aggressive policy toward the Middle East, sharply different from that of United States President Barack Obama on Iran, Syria and......

US sells 96 missiles to UAE to counter the Iran threat

The United States has inked a $3.48 billion arms deal that includes sale of as many as 96 missiles to crucial Middle East ally UAE, as Washington gears up for increased tensions in the region with......

Four Iranian banks to open branches in India

A top Iranian diplomat on Friday said at least four banks from the Middle East country are interested in setting up shop in India, but are facing difficulties due to regulations. "Four Iranian......

How Kerala is wooing tourists from Middle East, Russia

Buoyed by the growing popularity of its 'Age Halt' programme that provides Ayurveda treatment on the go, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is all set to woo tourists in a big way, especially......

Global airline sector profit likely to rise: IATA

Global airline sector profit is likely to grow to $7.5 billion this year, with Asia Pacific and Middle East based airlines dominating the international passenger market and leading the way in terms......

Wipro wins 3-year contract from Emirates NBD

Wipro Infotech, the India and Middle East IT Business unit of Wipro Ltd, has won a three-year strategic managed services contract from banking group Emirates NBD to deliver end-to-end service......

Tatas to take Ace, Magic to South Africa, Middle East

Tata Motors on Thursday said its popular mini commercial vehicle 'Ace' and passenger variant 'Magic', may soon be launched in South African, Asean and the Middle Eastern markets.Tata's mini truck......

PHOTO: Checkout Deepika's HOT retro look

Deepika Padukone plays cover girl for Filmfare magazine's newest Middle east edition in a retro-inspired polka dots and stripes combination and old Hollywood hairdo.Quite a departure from the......

Lamhaa banned in the Middle East

Lamhaa, which releases on Friday, July 16, has been banned in the Middle East. Director Rahul Dholakia's film, which is based on the troubles in the Kashmir valley, will not be screened in Bahrain,......

Priya Banerjee: I am nervous about KISS

Priya Banerjee, the latest entrant to the Telugu film industry, was declared Miss Photogenic at the Miss World Canada in 2011. She has been a model and TV show host. She has also trained in......

Review: Mammootty disappoints in Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkutty

Paresh C Palicha says Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukkuttyis a few notches below the standard set by the director Ranjith. Malayalam films are often set in the Middle East or the United States.......

2022 Qatar WCup could be played in winter: FIFA

The 2022 Qatar World Cup could be rescheduled from summer to winter if medical evidence shows the intense Middle East heat would harm players, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Saturday.......

Anushtup ton gives East 1st innings lead

Bengal middle-order batsman Anushtup Majumdar's unbeaten century ensured a slender but important 29-run first innings lead for East Zone against West in a Duleep Trophy quarter-final in Valsad on......

2022 World Cup: Was corruption involved in making Qatar hosts?

Despite widespread speculation that FIFA will vote to switch the dates of the 2022 World Cup on Friday, soccer's world governing body will probably delay making a decision and instead set up a task......

Israeli president's wayward pass surprises Messi

Israeli President Shimon Peres inadvertently kicked a ball straight into the midriff of startled Barcelona striker Lionel Messi as he launched a soccer event by the Spanish league champions in Tel......

British Open: Jimenez takes clubhouse lead, Woods lurks

Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez took the clubhouse lead on three under par and Tiger Woods ground out a second-round 71 to stay right in the mix on a congested British Open leaderboard on Friday.......

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Q. what is Haleem food and how it originated ?
Truth Exposed: A. more

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Q. V V easy Q: Where is Syria?
Ambuj Kumar: A. Haleem is stew popular in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Although the dish varies from region to region, it always...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/v-v-easy-q-where-is-syria/26434892/answers/26451315

Q. Identify the Person Zheng He ?
Truth Exposed: A. In the Middle East it's neighbours being Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel. It touches Mediterranean Sea. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/identify-the-person-zheng-he-/26393282/answers/26434937

Q. In Asia where exactly is India locatedWest CentralMiddle eastEast and far east >. Think and answer please ??
Suraj Ka Dostaana: A. formerly romanized as Cheng Ho, was a Hui-Chinese court eunuch, mariner, explorer, diplomat and fleet admiral, who commanded expeditionary voyages...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/in-asia-where-exactly-is-india-locatedwest-centralmiddle-eas/26368802/answers/26393318

Q. Why is Paints in India is still made by solvent which is banned worldwide ? Worldwide water based paint is made but India still uses Solvent.
Pathline Channel: A. Indan ocean is the correct answer. more

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Ducab Aluminium attracts AED 220 million investments in Khalifa Industrial Zone

Senaat and Ducab have announced the formation of a joint venture company, in order for the two industrial giants to collaborate on a project to... ...

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Sensex down 200 points; Rising US yields can kill Indian markets

If US bond yields were to rise above 3, it will kill markets like Indonesia, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey ? anybody who is capital... ...

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Incredible map reveals Google 'most popular' site across globe

Sydney, Oct. 7 (ANI): Google is the clear winner when it comes to popularity and usage across the world as revealed by an interesting map made by... ...

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Abengoa announces a Global Offering of Class B shares to be listed concurrently in the United States and Spain, for expected gross proceeds of approximately € 400 million or USD 541 million

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for... ...

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FMC Builds World-Class Platform for Biological Crop Protection with Global Strategic Alliance and Key Acquisition

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Strategic Alliance with Chr. Hansen Exclusive, global collaboration covering development and... ...

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