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Royal palace to Ratnagiri, a story of lost glory and exile

King Thibaw, who was crowned in 1878, ruled Burma (now Myanmar) for seven years with his Queen Supayalat. It was a time when the royal family was treated like demi-gods; they livedopulently in the......

Burma column: Aung San Suu Kyi's extraordinary new challenges

Aung San Syuu Ki's victory marks the beginning of a new chapter in Myanmar, the contents of which are yet unclear, says Rajiv Bhatia. Rarely have by-elections in a remote, developing country......

IN PHOTOS: Hillary Clinton arrives in Myanmar, makes history

The BBC reports that United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Burma on Wednesday, on the first visit by such a senior American diplomat in 50 years. Clinton said she was "quite......

India should persuade Burma Gen on democracy: US

As the top Burmese General Than Shwe concluded his visit to India, the US has hoped that New Delhi would leverage its good contacts with the military ruler to convince him about the need to address......

US to consult India, China on its Burma policy

Announcing its policy to enter into a dialogue with Myanmar's military junta, the Barack Obama administration on Tuesday said it would actively consult and seek the help of countries like India and......

The DRDO's most unusual lab

During the Second World War, Field Marshall William Slim, commander of the 14th Army in Burma, discovered that the anopheles mosquito was causing more casualties to his men than the Japanese.......

India's top piracy hubs

Palika Bazar in Delhi, Lamington Road in Mumbai, Burma Bazar in Chennai and National Market in Bangalore headed the list of piracy hubs in India, according to Motion Pictures Association.Speaking......

United Bank plans to open 12 branches

The United Bank of India on Tuesday said it was planning to open 12 new branches, including one each in Bangladesh and Burma.UBI also announced that it has signed memoranda of understanding with......

Tata Power innovates succession plan

Tata Power, India's largest private power producer, has developed a new succession plan to groom in-house talent to take over critical leadership positions when these fall vacant.While about 15 per......

Hemmed in at home, Tata Power swings focus abroad

Tata Power, India's largest private power producer, is in the process of setting up a 12,500-Megawatt (Mw) generation capacity abroad in the next seven years. This is twice the 6,899-Mw capacity......

'You cannot think of another Helen...'

He is a Roman Catholic man from Mahim, Mumbai. She traces her origins to France and Burma.He describes what he does as "allegedly performing acts of journalism in the somnolent hours of the......

Check out the IPL anchors!

The cricket fever is set to start all over again with the Indian Premier League kicking in this Friday. The cricket matches will be hosted by popular young anchors like Gaurav Kapur, Samir......

Hum Dono review: Absolute must-watch

Raja Sen reviews Hum Dono. Post YOUR reviews here!Some faces are made for the movies. Dev Anand's nose, for example, forever consigned his visage to the silver screen. Features both smooth and......

Games security stayed in shadows, kept focus on sport

From ordinary police on the beat to the shadows of Britain's security establishment, the sighs of relief are almost audible. Terrorism is an act of theatre, an adage goes, but thanks to firm and......

Images: Hat-trick man Malinga destroys Kenya with yorkers

Pacer Lasith Malinga made a grand entry into the World Cup by notching up an unprecedented second hat-trick in the mega event as Sri Lanka crushed minnows Kenya by nine wickets in a group A match,......

Federer acknowledges new coach's contribution for return to form

Even Roger Federer can suffer a crisis of confidence and the Swiss was quick to thank his new coach for restoring his after capping a vintage week at the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday. The......

Test call is reward for Unadkat's net gains

Haresh Pandya traces the meteoric rise of 18-year-old Jaydev Unadkat, who finds himself in the Indian Test squad for the second Test against Australia despite not playing a single Ranji Trophy......

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Q. What is meant by 'alexandrite' in rocks and mineral terminology?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. more

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Q. RANGOON KAHAN PAR HOTA HAI JEE?
Tapas Kumar: A. Alexandrite is a mineral (a type of chrysoberyl) that appears to be different colors depending on whether it is viewed in natural or artificial...... more

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Q. Subhash Chandra Bose inaugurated the Government of Free India at 1 Singapore 2 Burma 3 Japan 4 Germany
Anitha: A. burma,, earstwhile more

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Q. which revolutionary in was hanged for his part in the unsuccessful Ghadar uprising in 1915.?
Truth Exposed: A. Singapore more

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A new phase in ties with Pakistan?

Nawaz Sharief's election for an unprecedented third time as Pakistan's prime minister has been welcomed by the Afghan government. Afghan President... ...

http://www.observerindia.com/cms/sites/orfonline/modules/weeklyassessment/WeeklyAssessmentDetail.html?cmaid=52274&mmacmaid=52275&volumeno=VI&issueno=20

Incremental progress but more work needed

A close scrutiny of speeches and documents during Chinese premier Li Keqiang visit indicate that, while there are gains for both Beijing and New... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/column/sino-indian-ties-incremental-progress-but-more-work-needed/20130520.htm

Disruption of drinking water in TVM city

Thiruvananthapuram: Drinking water supply will be disrupted in the capital city and the surrounding areas from Monday afternoon for 2 days due to... ...

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Thein Sein's US trip symbolic, historic

Myanmar President Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first leader of his country to visit the White House in nearly half a century, in one of the... ...

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Myanmar leader making landmark White House visit

Washington: Former general Thein Sein becomes the first Myanmar President to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic... ...

http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/myanmar-leader-making-landmark-white-house-visit_849705.html

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