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Did Boston bomber run stolen SUV over his brother?

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the younger of the two Chechen brothers suspected of the Boston marathon blasts, probably killed his elder brother Tamerlan by running over his SUV over him while fleeing, police......

Are Boston blasts linked to Oklahoma attack anniversary?

Investigators probing the Boston Marathon bombings are not calling the attacks an act of Islamic terrorism yet. According to media reports, federal investigators are looking into possible links......

Why the Boston Marathon became a target

Two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon as runners crossed the finish line on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring over 130 on a day when tens of thousands of people packed the......

Surajkund's message: Cong, not govt, is the boss

At Congress' Surajkund conclave, Sonia Gandhi clarified that the government must toe the party line. Renu Mittal reports. Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday led the charge against the......

Portugal court stays cancellation of Salem's extradition

India has got a breather with the constitutional court of Portugal staying the order of its Supreme Court on violation of extradition agreement of underworld don Abu Salem by New Delhi by slapping......

Corruption: Heavy punishment needed, not Lok Pal

It is one issue that has consistently left me in complete contemplation. At the very end of Ramayana when Lord Ram was fighting Ravan, the Devas and Gandharvas too gathered to watch the epic......

India will need 7,400 km of metros, subways by 2030

A Group of Ministers, headed by the Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy, is likely to be formed to address the issue of urbanization and manage this process successfully. The issue of......

Top country brands: India slips to 23

India India is ranked 23rd in the Future Brands' annual country brand index, a comprehensive study of nations based on levels of awareness, familiarity, preference, consideration, advocacy and......

Sanand all set to roll out Tata Nano

Tata Motors on Wednesday opened its brand new plant here, set up at a cost of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) to manufacture the Rs 100,000 Nano. The new plant at Sanand was inaugurated......

Ambani gas row dominate SC in 2009

The year 2009 saw a high-voltage legal battle between the Ambani brothers over the gas dispute reaching the Supreme Court with a judge withdrawing from the bench. The apex court also heard a plea......

Katie Holmes gets primary custody of Suri Cruise

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a speedy settlement in their divorce case with the actress winning the primary physical custody of their six-year-old daughter Suri.Lawyers from both sides......

Shah Rukh, Salman win Screen Awards

The awards season kicked off with the 17th Annual Star Screen Awards, held on January 6, in Mumbai. Here's a look at some of the stunning arrivals, and winners. We start with Shah Rukh Khan, who......

Meet James Cameron's Cleopatra

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! James Cameron has confirmed that the next film from his 3-D stable will be Cleopatra, starring Angelina Jolie as the......

'I've never used my father's name to get anything'

When Sadiyaan, directed by Raj Kanwar, releases this Friday, audiences will get their first look at Luv Sinha, son of actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha. Along with known names like Rishi......

Salman's Great Action Love Story, coming up

Action suits Salman Khan, and the actor knows that only too well. After the success of his action film Wanted comes another film in the same genre. Only this time, Veer will see him play a warrior......

Wozniacki to face Sharapova in Indian Wells final

Former champion Caroline Wozniacki battled through a marathon encounter to upset fourth-seeded German Angelique Kerber 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Friday and reach her third BNP Paribas Open final in four......

Heartbroken Radcliffe out of Games

World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe finally accepted defeat in her battle to be fit to race at the London Olympics, withdrawing from the Games on Sunday because of injury. The Briton, who......

African rivalry set to dominate Mumbai Marathon

African athletes are expected to continue their dominance with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia likely to battle it out for top honours from among 2475 participants at the 9th Standard Chartered......

Kannan upsets Aqeel Khan

Unseeded Vijay Kannan upset fourth seed Aqeel Khan of Pakistan after a marathon battle to move into the semi-finals in the US $10,000 Indian Oil ITF Men's Futures tennis tournament in Delhi on......

Massu slams umpire after marathon loss

Double Olympic champion Nicolas Massu was seething after he emerged on the wrong end of a marathon battle with Sargis Sargsian and the chair umpire in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.......

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Q. what is the distance run in marathon race?and why it is called marathon ?
: A. 42,195 Kilo Meters OR 26 miles and 385 Yards, The race is in commemoration of the fabled race of the Greek Soldier named Pheidippides, a...... more

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Q. Why is a marathon race exactly 26 miles and 385 yards long?
Sitapati Rao: A. The name, "marathon", comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek soldier, who was sent from the town of Marathon to Athens to...... more

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Q. How the concept of MARATHON came?
Shan Real: A. The name Marathon comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger. The legend states that he was sent from the town of Marathon to Athens...... more

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Q. Jade Goody has died in her sleep following a public battle with cancer...Q. Why should a person have to die of any disease when medical science has improved by leaps and bounds?
Abhishek Chauhan: A. I personally believe we live as long as we are useful. What and who determines our usefulness? Those who do not believe in God might not agree with...... more

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Q. How long is a marathon race in modern sports discipline?
Joyoti Sen: A. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards) that is usually run as a road race....... more

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Pallikal wins marathon match to reach pre-quarters

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Discovery of alleged Russian plot points to growing jitters

By Timothy Heritage OREKHOVO-ZUYEVO, Russia (Reuters) - As Russia congratulated its forces for foiling an alleged Islamist plot on Moscow, the... ...

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Boston bomb brothers more American than Chechen - Depardieu

GROZNY, Russia (Reuters) - French actor Gerard Depardieu said on Tuesday the ethnic Chechen brothers accused of the Boston marathon bombing had... ...

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Cancer survivor 'runs' his dream

When Samuel Chettiar begins his run in the TCS World 10K Bangalore on Sunday, it will be the first step in his preparation to run a marathon in... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/Cancer-survivor-runs-his-dream/articleshow/20174607.cms

Officer shot in Boston Marathon showdown wants to work

Boston: With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said on Sunday he's... ...

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/us-officer-shot-in-boston-marathon-showdown-wants-to-work/392743-2.html

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