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Obama's aide Chopra seeks Lt Gov post in Virginia

Aneesh Chopra, erstwhile Chief Technology Officer to United States President Barack Obama, who quit his White House position nearly six months ago, amidst rumours that he would run for political......

Making Lord Krishna and Kautilya relevant today

Lord Krishna, Alexander The Great and Kautilya play stellar parts in Amartya Sen's discussion with Arthur J Pais. A fascinating conversation with the Nobel LaureateOver the last five decades, Nobel......

Russian rape case: Accused politician absconding

John Fernandes, an accused in the Russian girl rape case, was absconding on Wednesdayand the police was hot on the trail of the high profile politician from South Goa whose anticipatory bail has......

How India missed another Nobel Prize

Shivanand Kanavi reveals how Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fibre Optics, missed out on a Nobel Prize this year. First, it was Jagadish Chandra Bose at the turn of the century, who was the first to......

US VP Biden to take up Mumbai attack with Pak

United States vice president-elect Joe Biden will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation on a visit to Southwest Asia before he takes office alongside Barack Obama on January 20.For security......

Scotland woos Bangalore's IT, BT industry

The land of James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, and John Baird, the inventor of the TV is now looking towards countries like India......

Ex-CTO of US may run for governorship

It is widely believed that Aneesh Chopra, who resigned last week as the first White House Chief Technology Officer, is mulling a run for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, and is likely to make an......

Does India need the new accounting norm?

Two plus two is four. That is traditional accounting, technically termed as historical accounting. But the problem with many -- especially those in the capital markets -- is that traditional......

As Wall Street melts, the rich go bargain shopping

After one of the most disastrous weeks in the history of Wall Street, Warren Buffett decided to invest $5 billion there. In an investment heard round the financial world, the oracle of Omaha......

Anil Ambani betting big on US economy

Amid the worsening financial crisis in the US, business publication Forbes has named legendary investor Warren Buffett and Indian billionaire Anil Ambani among the world's richest business people......

First Look: Jayaram as Thiruvambady Thampan

Director M Padmakumar is teaming up with actor Jayaram in Thiruvambady Thampan, the shooting of which has just been completed. S Suresh Babu has scripted the film. Jayaram plays a character named......

Oscars Winners at a Glance: The Artist wins 5 awards

The 84th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:Best Picture The ArtistThe DescendantsExtremely Loud & Incredibly CloseThe HelpHugoMidnight......

Will War Horse and Descendants be nominated for Oscars?

Arthur J Pais gives his predictions for the Oscar nominations that will be announced on January 23.When the Oscar nominations get announced on January 23, a few acclaimed filmmakers are sure to be......

BAFTA announces 2012 nominees

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe joined Great Expectations actress Holliday Granger as the young actors announcedthe 2012 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) nominations this......

George Clooney, Meryl Streep win at Golden Globes 2012

The 69th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: Best Motion Picture - Drama......

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

Amid accusations of gamesmanship, Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has called for the stadium roof to be left open for Friday's World Cup qualifier in Sweden. -Photos: Still easy for England......

Negi's title hopes suffer a dent after defeat against Howell

Parimarjan Negi's title aspirations suffered a big setback as he lost the eighth and penultimate round of the Leiden International Chess tournament to David Howell of England. After the shock......

London Olympics torch lit in Ancient Olympia

The London 2012 Olympics torch was lit by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, kicking off a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron during the Games......

Match stats: 1st Test, Ind vs NZ, Day 4

Statistical highlights from the fourth day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.#Kane Williamson is the second NZ player after Bruce Taylor to post a......

Injured Flintoff omitted from CSK CL T20 squad

Injury-plagued England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been left out of IPL champions Chennai Super Kings' final 15-member squad for next month's Champions League Twenty20 in South Africa.Flintoff......

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Q. who is your choice for the The greatest leader of all times ?
Bharat Trivedi: A. The Battle of Ayn JalutContributed by Prof. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, PhDNot since the Battle of Badr had the Muslim world stood face to face with...... more

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Q. Philosopher, Orator, Apostle, Legislator, Warrior, Conqueror of ideas Restorer of rational beliefs, of a cult without images; the founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that is Muhammed. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he?Identify the Author of the quote ??
Truth Exposed: A. MUHAMMAD, No. 1The 100, a Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in Historyby Michael H. HartMy choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's...... more

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Syrian opposition, government prepare for peace talks - mediator

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Down-on-luck singer steals show in Coen brothers Cannes film

By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - Folk music, Greenwich Village and a quick-footed cat star in the new Coen brothers movie at the Cannes film... ...

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Brain ultrasound improves mood

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) has shown promise in improving mental states in people suffering from chronic... ...

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The Atlas Society Publishes Educational Webinar on Objectivist Values and Virtues

"Values and Virtues" is the third in a five-part series on the practical application of Objectivism Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Because a... ...

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