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Indian student is century's youngest California Univ topper!

An 18-year-old Indian-American has become the youngest graduate topper of the prestigious University of California in more than a century. Kolkata-born Ritankar Das has been named as the University......

This is how we preserve the birthplace of a great writer

The man who wrote two of the 20th century's greatest novels, Animal Farm and 1984, was born in Motihari. But few come to the sleepy Bihar town seeking George Orwell... Archana Masih travelled to......

NEVER ever BUY airline stocks for the long term

The airline business has eaten up capital over the past century like almost no other business. One of the most predictable businesses in the world is aviation. It usually loses money! Warren......

World's fastest electric sports car

Detroit Electric, a startup electric-car maker reviving a brand that dates back more than a century, unveiled its first model on Wednesday: a $135,000 (approx. Rs 74 lakh), battery-powered sports......

US would dominate 21st century economies: Biden

America would continue to dominate the 21st century economies because it allows people to think differently, the US Vice President Joe Biden has said. "Steve Jobs, in that famous exchange with the......

What makes Porsche 911 car of the century?

For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. This year, it celebrates golden jubilee. The 911 is also the central point of reference for all other Porsche series. From the......

Coca-Cola: How it became world's iconic brand

Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led......

Dibaker Banerjee: Five Fine Realistic Films in Indian Cinema

Movies, and the way they have been made, have changed drastically over the last century. As have the filmmakers' cinematic sensibilities. This churn has thrown up exciting young directors like......

Top Actors and Actresses of ALL time? TELL US!

Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer.From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors.From the theatrics of K L......

PHOTOS: England vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy

England captain captain Alastair Cook cracked a half-century as New Zealand dismissed England for 169 in their crucial rain-curtailed 24 overs-a-side Group A match of the Champions Trophy in......

Champions Trophy: Century man Sanga eyeing semis berth

Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara has described his match-winning unbeaten knock of 134 against England in the Champions Trophy, as one of the best innings of his career. "Yeah, it has to be (one......

Kulasekara's promotion up the order proved a masterstroke!

Riding on half-centuries from skipper Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott and Joe Root, England put up a massive 293-7 from their 50 overs. The English team had the upper hand for most part of the game.......

PHOTOS: England vs Sri Lanka, ICC Champions Trophy

Kumar Sangakkara hit a magnificent century to help Sri Lanka outclass England by seven wickets and keep their hopes alive of making it to the semi-finals, in the ICC Champions Trophy......

Champions Trophy: Jadeja, Dhawan power India into semis

India, riding on Shikhar Dhawan's second consecutive ODI century, stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the......

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Q. how is BARLEY useful to us ? is it really good ?
Shaakal: A. more

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Q. Which Indian batsman's record for most international test centuries did Sachin break?
Pravin: A. Barley is a nutritional powerhouse. As cereal grains go, barley is a winner when it comes to good nutrition. This centuries-old grain is packed...... more

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Q. Who is the best all rounder in India of theTwentyth century in cricket
Samir Ghosh: A. sunil gavaskar more

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Q. Do you think anyone from the present lot of cricketers can score a triple century in the ODIs? If so who is your candidate for that?
Good Citizen: A. NOW IT IS SIR RAVINDRA JADEJA more

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Q. Who scored first ever double century in One Day International Cricket?
Pravin: A. not possible even in fixed matches more

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Web results for Century

Spectacular infrastructure projects

The Gateway goes behind the scenes of the world's major transport hubs, revealing the logistics that keep goods and people moving. This month, the... ...

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It's batting vs batting as India face Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will be looking for a little revenge after losing the 2011 World Cup final to India, but they go up against a side high on confidence... ...

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Time to stop arguing about climate change, World Bank says

By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - The world should stop arguing about whether humans are causing climate change and start taking action to stop... ...

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Tripura's rare turtle species may go extinct!

The soft-shell N nigricans turtles, a rare species found only in the tank of the Tripureswari Temple in Gomati district of Tripura, is facing... ...

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