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Funny Side up, from Ruskin Bond

Even as the movie made on his story, Blue Umbrella, awaits theatrical release in India, renowned children's author Ruskin Bond is coming out with his latest offering - Funny Side Up, which captures......

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

On July 13, Varsha Karia was injured in the bomb blast at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Since that evening, the King Edward Memorial Hospital has been her home. One month and 25 days later, she was......

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

On July 13, Varsha Karia was injured in the bomb blast at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Since that evening, the King Edward Memorial Hospital has been her home. One month and 25 days later, she was......

PIX: Obama salutes US troops for Laden operation

United States President Barack Obama has met some of the American special forces commandos, who killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in an operation in Pakistan and saluted them on behalf of the......

IMAGES: Pomp and pageantry of the Royal Procession

After being pronounced man and wife at Westminster Abbey, Prince William and Kate Middleton left for Buckingham Palace. Thousands of well-wishers lined the procession route as they cheered for the......

Invest smart and be rich: Here's how!

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances?\\nAre you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? \\nWhat are the crieria for......

Top 10 web virus hosting countries

A recent report carried by rediff.com showed that spammers are going local by targeting users in Hindi. The report said that while India accounted for 35 per cent of the global spam, it ranked......

Corporate spying in India: The tools they use

There is no business booming more in India than corporate espionage. According to industry estimates, private detective agencies receive more than 10 requests a day by companies to spy on their......

Noel in contention for top job: Ratan Tata

Business mogul Ratan Tata, who heads a conglomerate comprising nearly 100 companies, said his successor would be in place by middle of the year and his step-brother was one of the contenders.......

Tax waivers likely for Team India

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee often says in close quarters that he wants to do away with the various tax exemptions. Resting at his South Kolkata residence, Indian cricket's 'lucky' finance......

Meet Blue Umbrella's Biniya

She was not interested in acting but she made her debut as the 10-year-old Biniya in Vishal Bhardwaj's The Blue Umbrella, which also starred Pankaj Kapur. Two years after the film was made, Shreya......

'Blue Umbrella isn't just for kids'

You could just call him Midas. Give Pankaj Kapur a great role andenough room toimprovise, and the result on screen is pure gold.Hitting the screens this Friday is Vishal Bhardwaj's Blue Umbrella,......

Movies: Best of the week

December 12, 2005FEATURESSaif speaks'I won't be milked by people' Ek Ajnabee | Neal 'N' NikkiKalyug | Myth | Blue UmbrellaMumtaz: My daughter's weddingWhat I did at Fardeen's partyIFFI '05: Bit of......

An irresistible Blue Umbrella

Nothing can make you smile like a fable.The setting is as idyllic as can be. A small village up in Himachal Pradesh, one of those Malgudi-type worlds where everyone knows everyone else, where there......

Review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is confusing

Aseem Chhabra feels Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandolastarts off on apromising note but falterstowards the end.In Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola -- directed and written by the very talented Vishal Bhardwaj......

PHOTOS: Sun shines on City's victory parade

Even the sun shone for Manchester City as the Premier League champions celebrated their long-awaited and dramatic title win with a euphoric victory parade on Monday.Twelve months ago Manchester......

BCCI's itinerary is inhuman: Akram

In the wake of Gautam Gambhir's injury controversy, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram termed the itinerary chalked out by Board of Control for Cricket in India for Team India as "inhuman".......

Red Bull exorcise their Turkish demons

The hand that last year pointed the finger of blame at Mark Webber was extended in grateful thanks on Sunday as Red Bull celebrated a healing one-two Turkish Grand Prix finish. Austrian Helmut......

Fully fit India ready for England

Team India was oozing confidence on the eve of Sunday's key World Cup clash against England in Bangalore. - England looking to spoil Indian party The entire team went through various rigorous......

Fight on for just a couple of spots for World Cup: Dhoni

No major surprises are in the offing but a lot of brainstorming on a couple of spots is still expected when the five-member selection panel sits down to pick India's final 15-member squad for the......

People speak for blue umbrella

QNA

Q. Those olden DaysThe colour BLACK was preferred for everything, for example, Mercedez Benz CarsMotorcycles TelephonesSuits/pants/HatsShoesMobile PhonesUmbrellas Black Ties and so manyAny idea why it was so ? Why Black was the most preferred colour then ??
Shantha: A. more

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Q. can u mail me : Ruskin Bond's contribution to the literature world...
Priya Sharma: A. Most of us wear black suit with white shirt for marriage as well as for funerals. It is considered as formal dress among us. My Alto Suzuki is...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/can-u-mail-me--ruskin-bonds-contribution-to-the-literature-w/21686902/answers/24193279

Q. in the rainy season which colored umbrella you would like to have ???
Priya Sharma: A. Blue.......... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/in-the-rainy-season-which-colored-umbrella-you-would-like-to/21686902/answers/19684427

Q. There are superstitions surrounding just about anything you can think of. When someone is leaving, always turn away before they are out of sight, else you'll never see them again. Some believe dat getting up from the wrong side of your bed in d morning will bring you bad luck. Some believe that a howling dog is a sign of death. Elders often advise us not to open an umbrella in the house. A person born on Halloween will have the gift of communicating with d dead. If d flame of a candle flickers n then turns blue, there's a spirit in the room. Do you believe this?
Paaruul Advani: A. Of God there is a saying,\" He is there for the believers and He is not there for the atheists.\" Man Made superstitions. If you believe...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/there-are-superstitions-surrounding-just-about-anything-you-/19684423/answers/17516500

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Funk up this monsoon!

gets a makeover with cartoon-character prints, neon and pastel shades, fancy handles, and square and heart shaped frames. The monsoon has arrived,... ...

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Flight/Terminal Review

It's true. Flying into Paris and flying out of Paris are two entirely different things. Soity Banerjee Also In This Story It's true. Flying... ...

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Google Launches Internet Beaming Balloons

It was the culmination of 18 months' work on what Google calls Project Loon, in recognition of how whacky the idea may sound. Developed in the... ...

http://www.convergenceplus.com/technology.html

Indian bowlers bundle out Pakistan for 165

Birmingham : Fantastic effort from the bowlers enabled India to skittle out arch-rivals Pakistan for a modest 165 in an inconsequential group... ...

http://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/champions-trophy-live-reporting-indian-bowlers-bundle-out-pakist-8311.html

No novelty, romance in same-ol rains

If anyone says The rains are here. Its time to stay home with a cup of hot chai and steaming pakoras, Ill scream blue murder. In fact, the social... ...

http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/no-novelty-romance-same-ol-rains-474

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Funny Side up, from Ruskin Bond

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

A 13/7 bomb blast survivor returns home

PIX: Obama salutes US troops for Laden operation

IMAGES: Pomp and pageantry of the Royal Procession

Invest smart and be rich: Here's how!

Top 10 web virus hosting countries

Corporate spying in India: The tools they use

Noel in contention for top job: Ratan Tata

Tax waivers likely for Team India

Meet Blue Umbrella's Biniya

'Blue Umbrella isn't just for kids'

Movies: Best of the week

An irresistible Blue Umbrella

Review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is confusing

PHOTOS: Sun shines on City's victory parade

BCCI's itinerary is inhuman: Akram

Red Bull exorcise their Turkish demons

Fully fit India ready for England

Fight on for just a couple of spots for World Cup: Dhoni

People speak for blue umbrella

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