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Aussies think attacks on Indians are not racist

Victorians are more likely than other Australians to believe the recent attacks on Indians students are not racially motivated, says a survey. According to UMR Research polling, while 48 per cent......

The anti-Mumbai virus has spread:Thackeray

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has termed the raking up of Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad's visit to his residence five years ago as "Goebbels' propaganda", saying an anti-Mumbai virus has......

Country witnesses partial lunar eclipse

Avid sky watchers had a good time watching a celestial show, the lunar eclipse, which took place in the wee hours of Sunday.The earth's shadow swept past the moon turning a yellow shining full moon......

I cannot forget Javed's six off Sharma: Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, known for his strong views on Indo-Pak cricketing ties, on Friday sprung a surprise when he met former Pakistan captain and national coach Javed Miandad.They met at......

Air-India builds Taj Mahal in China

Air-India has built an impressive 50-ft-high ice replica of the Taj Mahal at this year's world famous Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in northeast China. The world famous monument is set to celebrate......

Infosys BPO buys Australian firm

Infosys BPO, the business process outsourcing subsidiary of the information technology giant, has signed an agreement to acquire all the share capital in Portland Group, an Australian company, for......

Emirates turns up the heat on India-US sector

At a time when most airlines have cast a weary eye towards expansion, West Asian airline Emirates is expanding its presence in the US as it looks to tap into the growing traffic between India and......

Wipro acquires Yardley's UK, select European businesses

Diversified company Wipro on Tuesday said it has acquired premium personal care brand Yardley's businesses in the UK and other select European nations for an undisclosed amount."Wipro Ltdhas signed......

Sovereign wealth fund assets reach $4.62 trn

The sovereign wealth funds have been getting richer with their assets under management rising to $4.62 trillion so far in 2012 worldwide, an increase of 16 per cent from last year."Total sovereign......

Unilever to buy Alberto Culver for $3.7 bn

Consumer goods major Unilever said on Monday it will acquire the US-based Alberto Culver Company for $3.7 billion in an all cash deal, a move that would help in strengthening its global position in......

Bucknor 150 and going strong

The ICC Champions Trophy clash between India and Australia in Mohali is a massive game for both sides, as only one of them can progress to the semi-finals.But for one of the men at the centre of......

ICC to consider rival World Cup bids

Two strong bids from Asia and Australasia to host the 2011 cricket World Cup will give the sport's governing body much to discuss at a meeting on Sunday, its chief executive Malcolm Speed said on......

Expert replies: How many ODIs were won by last-ball 6?

If you have a question relating to cricket and did not know who to ask, bounce them off to Rajneesh Gupta. Each week he will pick questions readers send him and provide answers. Your queries should......

Sunil Gavaskar facts and figures

Born: Bombay, 10-7-1949Type: Right-hand opening batsman and occasional right arm medium pace bowler.First-class teams: Vazir Sultan Colt's XI, Associated Cement Company (ACC) XI, U-Foam XI, Bombay,......

ICC to begin sale of sponsorship rights

The International Cricket Councilhas confirmed that it is preparing to commence the sponsorship sales process to events scheduled to take place between the second half of 2007 and theWorld Cup in......

People speak for australasia

QNA

Q. what is " maruti suzuki swift " called as in other countries ?
Right Sense: A. more

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Q. which bird is know as the heralder of spring season because it can be heard regularly?/
Amitava Duttamajumdar: A. The Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki...... more

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Q. if i am seeing Aurora then where i am?
Amitava Duttamajumdar: A. Antarctica, South America, or Australasia more

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Web results for Australasia

Holiday Inn Warwick Farm to open in Sept 2013

nterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney's... ...

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The Standard Group Wins Best Catalog for North East Region of North America

At the Sappi's North American Printers of the Year award competition, The Standard Group won a Silver Award for its beautifully printed Curtain... ...

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Emirates freight unit expanding freight ability

The cargo division of Emirates, a Dubai-based airline, is set to boost the freight ability of its Philippine route following the completion of the... ...

http://www.transreporter.com/detail.php?pId=Emirates-freight-unit-expanding-freight-ability

A brief history

Overall, since 1983 when they reached the semi-finals of the Prudential World Cup, India have played 14 ODI tournament semi-finals with a 9-5... ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/india-in-odi-semifinals-a-brief-history/400028-78.html

BSI Certification Positions Blancco as Germany's First Nationwide Provider of Data Erasure for Public Agencies

Erasure software and IT security leader continues providing the world's most certified data erasure software Blancco, the global leader in data... ...

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