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'I have mortgaged everything I own for his freedom'

Sukhdev mortgaged his house and shop to raise Rs 1,80,000 demanded by the travel agent in return for a job in Iraq. Today, his family says he is clearing bomb-shells, working 16-18 hour shifts of......

Suu Kyi free, but fight for freedom continues

Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, freed on Saturday from seven years of house arrest, told thousands of wildly cheering supporters that she would continue to fight for human rights and the......

The least free places on earth

North Koreans enjoy the lowest level of freedom in the world, according to Freedom House, a non-profit, nonpartisan organisation, which itself claims to be a voice for democracy and freedom......

26/11 accused in Pak move court for freedom

Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed, who was put under house arrest by Pakistan government after his outfit was blamed for the Mumbai attacks, has challenged his detention in the Lahore High......

Father of Pak's N-programme wants freedom

Pakistan's disgraced atomic scientist A Q Khan, under house arrest for the past four years after admitting to proliferating nuclear technology, has said that he is under 'illegal detention' and......

India falls in global Internet freedom rank

In its report on the state of Internet, Freedom House, an organisation that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights, India has fallen six positions among 47......

India ranks 14th in Internet freedom

In its latest report on the state of internet, Freedom House, an organisation that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights, India ranks 14th among 37......

'L&T Finance can compete with banks in retail space'

L&T Finance, which acquired two lending companies in the current financial year, plans to become a comprehensive financial services company. CEO Dinanath Dubhashi talks to Krishna Pophale about the......

Corporations, children and responsibility

Companies can be more alert on how various aspects of their operations impact children, writes Rajni Bakshi.Corporations are now among the most powerful entities on earth. Children are the......

'Fiscal cliff' fracas: From smiles to distrust to rancour

It began so optimistically.On November 16, after their first "fiscal cliff" session with President Barack Obama, the four leaders of Congress had stood in the driveway of the White House......

Oscar 2013: Royal snubs for Tarantino, Bigelow

Can an award-worthy film direct itself, some people may wonder looking at the 'snubs' the Oscar nominations dealt Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty), Ben Affleck (Argo), Quentin Tarantino (Django......

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QNA

Q. when did Girija Prasad Koirala die?
Trivial Pursuit: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/when-did-girija-prasad-koirala-die/25326029/answers/

Q. No, she's not Diana Hayden nor is she Sushmita Sen,Not even Aishwarya Rai, Who is this girl then?
Truth Exposed: A. 20.03.2010. Girija Prasad Koirala (86), Nepals five-time Prime Minister, freedom fighter and political hero dies at his daughters house in Kathmandu. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/no-shes-not-diana-hayden-nor-is-she-sushmita-sennot-even-ais/25140859/answers/25326052

Q. what is more vulgar than a woman devoid of modesty?
Cartoon Network: A. The Most Beautiful GirlNo, she's not Diana Hayden nor is she Sushmita Sen,Not even Aishwarya Rai, Who is this girl then?No, she does not flash her...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-more-vulgar-than-a-woman-devoid-of-modesty/25114343/answers/25140906

Q. Shamelessness is a Devil's tool ! do you agree
Cartoon Network: A. Those who're 'stripped' of modesty will 'strip' for any cause Whether on a lonely beach or in front of a full house In their naked greed they...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/shamelessness-is-a-devils-tool--do-you-agree/25114271/answers/25114352

Q. Falacy of the Indian Judiciary.Likewise, criticisms to COURTS will invite CONTEMPT CHARGE- BUT a class of Media & TV Channels are constantly airing RANCOURS ,against the Central/State Governments, in an idiotic excuse of "PRESS FREEDOM".All such rancours M U S T be tantamount to subversion, tyranny, mutiny against The Government, if uttered outside the PARLIAMENT HOUSES
Kanai Chakraberti: A. in the name of freedom all moral values are now defined Vulgarity, nudism, nakedness are steps to fame that wind .In their naked greed they dance...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/falacy-of-the-indian-judiciary.likewise-criticisms-to-courts/24933771/answers/25114303

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Mirwaiz

SRINAGAR, May 19: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) today said no headway is possible for the resolution of Kashmir issue if... ...

http://www.kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=17010

Pakistan army will be watching Sharif's cosying up to India

By Katharine Houreld ISLAMABAD May 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan's all-powerful military overthrew Nawaz Sharif 14 years ago and hustled him off into... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/19/pakistan-military-idINL3N0DX2GM20130519

Another promise of restoration

Even as I await news of a promise of restoration of a heritage building being kept, namely that of Khalsa Mahal, I'm delighted once again with the... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/another-promise-of-restoration/article4729781.ece

What a clean sweep!

Supporters of D.K. Shivkumar protest in front of S.M. Krishna's residence in Bengaluru on Saturday. In the sea of khadi-clad politicians at the Raj... ...

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130519/commentary-op-ed/commentary/congress-govt-janata-cabinet-what-%E2%80%98clean%E2%80%99-sweep

HC upholds plaint against artist for painting wife in nude

Mumbai: Observing that painting nude images prima facie amounted to an offence, the has refused to quash a criminal complaint against an artist who... ...

http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/hc-upholds-plaint-against-artist-for-painting-wife-in-nude_849504.html

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