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PIX: Barack and Michelle Obama's special moments

The American first couple found themselves in a spot a few days back when they were shown on the "Kiss Cam" at the Verizon Center's overhead scoreboard in Washington. A loud cheer and chants......

Has Change really come to Bihar?

What is Change really like in Bihar? Once denounced as a failed state, what turnaround has Bihar made in recent years? Archana Masih reports from India's other most talked about state. When our......

How Indian media helped defuse crisis with China

By sensitising the entire nation of this unprovoked incursion and the resultant mood of anger among Indians, the media had set into motion rapid official and diplomatic developments not only in New......

Allahabad HC rejects Talwars' plea to examine witnesses

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday rejected a petition of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar seeking examination of 14 more witnesses in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case. Justice Rajesh Dayal......

Sino-Indian ties: 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 Delhi, overall China’s diplomacy scored more......

HP sustains lead in Indian PC market with 22.5% share

Personal computer maker Hewlett-Packard further consolidated its position as the number one PC vendor in the Indian market in the January-March quarter.HP, which regained the number one position......

Hope dims for H-1B visa holders' spouses

Hopes are fading that the immigration reform bill will allow H-1B visa holders’ spouses who are on H-4 status to work legally in the United States.“They would only be able to apply for......

Markets: Preparation for volatility a must

Low volatility, in general, means low risk, which highlights another anomaly -- when any asset gets into uncharted territory, risk, almost by definition, should be high, notes Jamal......

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has sought more traffic routes and seats from India to serve two-tier cities, a top airline official has said.Akbar-Al-Baker, Chief......

McDonald's ties up with Chhota Bheem

McDonald’s, the largest fast food chain in the world, is leaving no stones unturned to strengthen its desi image in India. In the latest initiative, the US food giant has roped in popular......

Review: The Great Gatsby isn't great enough

The Great Gatsby is a good looking film but is less heartfelt, writes Raja Sen.A famous Hindi film actor (who shall naturally go nameless here) once told me, while gushing about Baz......

'I got my first film within five months of landing in Mumbai'

Twenty-four-year old Taaha Shah’s first film was Yash Raj production’s Luv Ka The End in 2011. He plays the role of the happy-go-lucky Arjun in Karan Johar's teen film, Gippy, that......

Mira Nair: I find Pakistan very alluring

Against the backdrop of the Boston bombing, The Reluctant Fundamentalist added poignancy as it explores influences that make people who love America turn against it. Mira Nair shares with......

Review: Raise a toast to Bombay Talkies

Bombay Talkies is magical in parts, writes Raja Sen.Why do we love the movies?Why do we stiffen with anticipation when that censor certificate flashes on the big screen, its signatures the size of......

Meet the voices behind Chhota Bheem

The popularity of Chhota Bheem among children -- and even adults -- has prompted the makers of the television animation series to make a movie titled Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan in......

I-League: ONGC shock champions Dempo for first win

After showing only promise in their last couple of games, ONGC caused the season's biggest upset, bringing champions Dempo down to earth with a 3-1 victory in a sixth round I-League match at the......

'Experience of playing 5 finals will help Chennai'

Mumbai batsman Dinesh Karthik says Sunday’s IPL final will be cracker of a game but the experience of playing five title-clashes gives defending champions Chennai Super Kings a certain edge.......

Hodge powers Rajasthan to victory against Hyderabad

Veteran Brad Hodge brought all his T20 experience into play as he single-handedly guided Rajasthan Royals to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling low scoring Eliminator of the......

Chennai thrash Mumbai to enter fourth straight IPL final

Chennai Super Kings breezed into the final of the Pepsi IPL for the fourth straight time with a thumping 48-run win over Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier in New Delhi on Tuesday. Riding on......

Disciplined New Zealand make England toil

The New Zealand pace attack bowled with great discipline as England crawled to 160 for four on a tense and absorbing opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday. No England batsman reached......

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Q. Why have you put your hand over my shoulder?
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Q. Why they call the moon a
Josna: A. I will answer it bit differently ...........My mother used to ask me: "What is the most important part of the body?"Through the years I...... more

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Q. ok movie time ,which movie shall I watch now ??? any suggestions people ;-P
Nahu Khan: A. In many parts of Europe it was traditional to supply a newly married couple with enough mead for a month, ensuring happiness and fertility. Mead is...... more

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Q. As the newly wedded couple hold hands and walk around the fire, the bride and groom pledge the following vows in Saptapadi ?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. If you haven't yet seen 'Ek thi Daayan', you may do that now. Woven beautifully between the world of magic, occult and suspense, 'Ek thi Daayan',...... more

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Q. Why do Men Break Up with Women?Fights and misunderstandings are common in a relationship; but sometimes they get so ugly that the couple decide to end the relation altogether. There are plenty of reasons for men opt of the relation firstYour views???
Farhaan: A. Let us take this first step vowing to keep a pure household, avoiding all things injurious to our health.Let us take this second step vowing to...... more

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Nadal cynosure as Parisian party gets underway

Watching Rafael Nadal churn his way through the claycourt season over the past few weeks, it seems nothing much has changed since his French Open... ...

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Fans wish Sachin Tendulkar on his 18th wedding anniversary

On the Facebook page 'Mumbai Indians - We will Rock the World', links have been posted relating to the couple's saga of love at first sight. "You... ...

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Dravid to retire from IPL

Kolkata: One of cricket`s batting greats, Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid has said that he will retire from the Indian Premier League, after... ...

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Munoz hopes to follow Montoya to Victory Lane

Carlos Munoz remembers spilling into the streets of his native Bogota the minute that Juan Pablo Montoya crossed the finish line to win the... ...

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