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'O Jacintha, we're just kidding...'

Could there have been just a hint of that subtle British complex that still sometimes treats former colonial subjects as the chattel they once were, surmises George Abraham Something about nurse......

PHOTOS: Mona Lisa's skeleton may have been found

Archaeologists have inched closer to unravelling the secret behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile, as they believe to have discovered the skeleton of the model who posed for Da Vinci's masterpiece.......

Former Prez Kalam joins Facebook

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam has become the latest personality to make foray into social networking site, Facebook, where he will share his thoughts on issues concerning the country's......

Salman Rushdie: I will NOT travel to Jaipur as planned

Ending weeks of speculation, the writer finally broke his silence on his visit to the Jaipur Literature FestivalAs the session on Barack Obama came to an end, media persons were informed of a......

The Mohammed Hanif interview

Mohammad Hanif, the brilliant Pakistani novelist, discusses Rushdie, Roy and being a writer in Pakistan with Rediff.com's Archana Masih. After his debut novel A Case of Exploding Mangoes......

A revelation in Florence

Florence can overwhelm a visitor. Very few cities in Europe or even the world match it for its atmosphere. The buildings are striking, the churches are historic, its galleries stuffed with......

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

It is a month today since Ratan Tata retired as chairman of Tata Sons.Mr Tata tweeted last week that he is enjoying his retirement and the time he spends with his beloved dogs. Legendary maestro......

What India MUST do to reduce corruption

Anna Hazare's Jan Lokpal Movement has caught the imagination of Indians worldwide. An attempt to make the government pass an effective Lokpal Bill, something that was not done for forty two......

All's not well with Bihar's finances

There was deterioration in Bihar's fiscal position in terms of trends in 2009-2010 compared to the last two years, Controller and Auditor General report said. Although the state maintained a......

How India can ban plastic bags

There are limits to what even the Supreme Court of India can do to discipline Indians into more socially acceptable behaviour. The SC's order imposing a ban on the use of plastic bags has met......

This blonde can't get enough of Bollywood

Florence Brudenell-Bruce, F1 racing driver Jenson Button's ex-ladylove, who had the time of her life making movie Love Aaj Kal, has said that when it comes to Bollywood, blondes do not always have......

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, DiCaprio at Great Gatsby world premiere

The star-studded world premiere of Baz Luhrman's 3D extravaganza The Great Gatsby, held at the Lincoln Centre in New York on May 1, was marked by thousands of Amitabh Bachchan's......

PIX: Jennifer Lopez, Anoushka Shankar at Grammies 2013

The 2013 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles, California on February 10, may not have had any big winners to sweep all top awards this year but the show was a success nonetheless.Sitar legend Ravi......

Manisha Koirala to undergo surgery

Manisha Koirala, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in October, is set to undergo surgery in New York today. She shared a picture of her and tweeted: ' Am n Chetna di, a day before......

Ram Charan, bride set off for their honeymoon

Zanjeer star Ram Charan Teja and his new bride Upasana Kamineni, who offered prayers at Tirupati on June 16 after their grand wedding and reception, flew to Italy for a three-day honeymoon the next......

Flo Jo inducted into Hall of Fame

The late Florence Griffith Joyner, the 100 metres world record holder and former Olympic champion, topped the list of 10 inductees into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame on Sunday.The first......

Leaving their favourite clubs worked for Van Persie & Co

In winning the Premier League in his first season with Manchester United Robin van Persie joined an elite league of players for whom leaving the clubs where they spent a bulk of their careers......

Juventus sink Milan, inch towards Serie A title

Juventus closed on their 29th Italian title with a 1-0 win over AC Milan thanks to Arturo Vidal’s second-half penalty on Sunday. Juve need four points from the final five games after closest......

Balotelli banned for three matches after insulting official

Maverick forward Mario Balotelli was given a three-match ban on Tuesday for insulting the fourth official at the end of AC Milan's 2-2 draw at Fiorentina at the weekend. Balotelli was due to face......

Balotelli fined for smoking in train toilet

AC Milan’s maverick forward Mario Balotelli was caught smoking in the toilet on the train during the team’s journey to Florence and will be fined, chief executive Adriano Galliani said......

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Q. florence nightingale carried this bird in her pocket ?
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Q. Who is called as "Lady of the lamp"?
Priya Rai: A. Owl more

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Q. who was the first woman to be elected a Fellow of the Statistical Society of Britain,by virtue of her contribution to army statistics?
Flying Saucer: A. Florence nightingale more

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Q. how is a elder brother different from a elder sister
Arushi Mall: A. Florence NightingaleFor her contributions to army and hospital statistics became the first woman elected as a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society in 1858. more

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Bapu's personal effects fetch over £3,00,000

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Denial of Evidence Impacts Federal Criminal Case Against African American Businessmen in Colorado Says Report from Friends of Justice and A Just Cause

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The Creativity Workshop to Hold a Workshop in Barcelona

A leading workshop that promotes creativity has planned a workshop to be held in one of Europe's top destinations. (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Officials... ...

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Celebrities line up for Gucci Chime for Change concert

Celebrities line up for Gucci Chime for Change concert May 21, 2013 (United Kingdom) Courtesy: Madonna, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gordon and Sarah... ...

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Chiurazzi Foundry of Italy and Geoffrey M. Curley + Associates of the USA to Co-Develop Museum Exhibition, The..

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