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Why are US prez polls held on a Tuesday in November?

Ever wondered why the mascot of the Democrats is a donkey? Why Republicans are linked to the colour red? And what happens if the American presidential elections end in a tie? If you have been......

Wiretap plan: Lawmaker wants Bush censured

In a development that turns the political spotlight on the White House, a leading Democratic lawmaker has asked the Senate to censure President George Bush for his role in the controversial......

Houston celebrates Diwali

From the end of October through the beginning of November, Indian-American Hindus observe Diwali, the festival of lights, marking the victory of good over evil, and the return of Lord Rama to his......

West Virginia for Bush

Early results are in, and President George W Bush has taken West Virginia and is projected to take Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana, while Democratic challenger John Kerry is projected to take......

What's behind India's spectacular economic growth

Five years ago, Raghuram G Rajan, Eric J Gleacher Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business and then chief economist of the International......

US probing Morgan Stanley mortgage deal

US federal investigators are probing whether investment banking major Morgan Stanley misled investors about mortgage-derivative deals, says a media report. "Federal prosecutors are investigating......

Dream jobs from around the world

Love what you do for a living?Turns out you aren't alone. Although it sometimes seems that folks do nothing but whine about their jobs, in an informal worldwide poll a shockingly high percentage of......

Brad Pitt to produce stalled Marilyn Monroe biopic

Brad Pitt has signed up to produce an Australian filmmaker's stalled Marilyn Monroe biopic, according to reports.The 48-year-old star has stepped in to help director Andrew Dominik get his......

Watch out for Ash, Freida Pinto in Venice

Mani Ratnam's Raavan in Hindi and Anurag Kashyap's The Girl in Yellow Boots will play in out-of-competition slot at the 67th Venice Film Festival, opening on September 1. Ratnam, who will be......

Oscars 2010: Winners at a glance!

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and many more expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:Best PictureAvatarJames......

Winners at a glance!

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and many more expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:Best PictureAvatarJames......

Avatar, Hurt Locker lead Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards have been announced, and some of our predictions by Aseem Chhabra, Arthur J Pais and Raja Sendid come true!Here's a look at the nominations:Actor......

NBA: Depleted Bucks batter champions Lakers

NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers were left stunned and humiliated after being upset 98-79 on their home court by the under-strength Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Back in familiar surroundings after......

Images: Fiery Siddle blows England away

Australian paceman Peter Siddle destroyed England's lower middle order by taking a hat-trick and finishing with 6-54 as the visitors were dismissed for 260 late on the first day of the first Ashes......

CWG update, Day 1: Sukhen gives India 2nd silver

Hamizan Amirul Ibrahim won the men's 56-kg weightlifting event to claim Malaysia's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday.Ibrahim set a new Games mark of 116 kg in the snatch to claim......

Mo Farah leads England CWG athletics team

Double European gold medallist Mo Farah along with defending champions Phillips Idowu, Lisa Dobriskey and Christine Ohuruogu highlight England's 100-strong athletics team for the Commonwealth Games......

I can still thrive when ball not swinging: Anderson

Paceman James Anderson, who won the first Test for England with match figures of 11-71 against Pakistan, believes he can be just as effective in the Ashes series in Australia when the ball is not......

People speak for andrew jackson

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Q. As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of person and property, liberty of conscience, and of the press, it will be worth defending. ~ Andrew Jackson--What about our present Government?
Radhakrishnan: A. more

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Q. Q2:-) Why is a Dollar called a Buck?
Radhakrishnan: A. Most probably this is the most appropiate answer I have got through net.The United States twenty-dollar bill ($20) is a denomination of United...... more

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Q. Wo ws the first Vice President of the US?Andrew Jackson/John Q Adams/John Adams.
Kamal Purohit: A. John Adams. more

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Bangalore clinch 8-over thriller against table-toppers CSK

Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the IPL 6 Match 70 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings from M Chinnaswamy stadium in... ...

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Toss delayed due to rain

New Delhi: Heavy rains hit the areas in and around the Chinnaswamy stadium ahead of Saturday's Indian Premier League match between Royal... ...

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RCB Vs CSK

Bangalore, May 17: Their campaign sent haywire by a couple of unexpected losses, Royal Challengers Bangalore are now faced with a must-win... ...

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Fracking hasn't polluted Arkansas water

Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas hasn't contaminated drinking water wells in Arkansas, according to a new study, but researchers said the... ...

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AAA Inspectors Select Favorite Historic Restaurants

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