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Religious groups in US look at new pope with expectation

Welcoming the election of Pope Francis I, religious organisations hope for interfaith dialogue and harmony among the world’s diverse religions. George Joseph reports Hindu and Muslim......

Meet John Brennan, the new CIA chief

US President Obama will nominate his counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan, who was involved in the planning of the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, as the new chief of the Central......

'He spoke to us as if he knew us for a long time'

President Barrack Obama, who November 15 visited Staten Island, the New York City borough devastated by Superstorm Sandy, met with members of the St George Orthodox Church, which was partially......

Dominant stand in US: 'Pak behaving like rogue state'

There are two perspectives in the United States government vis--vis the imbroglio in South Asia, one of which holds that the problem really is about India-Pakistan relations, and the other is that......

'Memogate': Haqqani leaves for Pak to explain his position

Amid a raging political storm back home, Pakistan's envoy to the United States Husain Haqqani has left for Islamabad, where he would explain his position with regard to the controversy over a......

Is RBI fighting the wrong war?

No one should cavil at the new repo rate of 7.25 per cent (up from 6.75 per cent earlier), since inflation is at 9 per cent. Still, in a week when the Reserve Bank of India has said that......

Egypt crisis takes toll on markets; Sensex plunges!

The Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark index -- Sensex -- plummeted by over 300 points in opening trade on Monday as panicky fund managers and retail investors gave into selling pressure for the......

Lufthansa to fly Airbus A380 on India route

Germany's full service carrier Lufthansa Airlines plans to operate an Airbus 380 on India route from winter this year, a senior airlines official said. Lufthansa received its first Airbus 380 (out......

Ratan Tata among American Academy Fellows

One of India's leading industrialist and two Indian American researchers have been elected as members of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata......

Why a four-day work week doesn't work

Who wouldn't want a four-day work week?You.It sounds great: Employees get a longer weekend and, some argue, save money on commuting costs, while companies save money on electricity. But there are......

Oscars Winners at a Glance: The Artist wins 5 awards

The 84th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:Best Picture The ArtistThe DescendantsExtremely Loud & Incredibly CloseThe HelpHugoMidnight......

BAFTA announces 2012 nominees

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe joined Great Expectations actress Holliday Granger as the young actors announcedthe 2012 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) nominations this......

Review: Go watch the last Harry Potter movie!

Sumit Bhattacharya feels Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a must-watch film, but yet, a prisoner of past mistakes. Post YOUR reviews here! Do you know that feeling inside your stomach......

George Clooney is looking for YOU!

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Want to be in George Clooney's next movie? Then pay close attention! The Hollywood hunk is giving fans the......

From Naviladavaru to Advaitha

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here! Ajay Rao is playing a writer in his next film Advaita. Directing him will be Giriraj of Naviladavaru fame.......

NBA: Knicks beat Pacers to level series at 1-1

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, including 20 in the second half, as the New York Knicks turned on the razzle to thrash the Indiana Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday and level their best-of-seven NBA......

Hughes century powers Australia past Sri Lanka

Phil Hughes became the first Australian to score a century on his one-day international debut as he powered the side to a 107-run win over Sri Lanka on Friday. Hughes hit 112 and stand-in captain......

Australia drop Hussey, rest Clarke for SL one-dayers

Mike Hussey's retirement from international cricket is likely to come sooner than he thought after he was omitted from Australia's squad for the first two matches of their one day series against......

Australia captain Bailey wary of Gayle-storm

West Indies opener Chris Gayle's power-hitting can make all the difference in Friday's second semi-final of the World Twenty20 and dismissing him early would be half the battle, believes Australia......

Pakistan need big win against rampaging Australia

Annihilated by India in their second Super Eights match, an inconsistent Pakistan is faced with a do-or-die situation and need nothing less than a big win when they take on a rampaging Australia in......

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Q. which veteran bollywood actor was banned from entering Pakistan by former Pak President Pervez Musharraf....why???
: A. Feroz KhanLahore: A drunk Feroz Khan got into a fight with the anchor of a party in Pakistan late last night. The party at Lahores Royal Palms, was...... more

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Q. What is your personal view on the boxing promoter Don King? Is he really a larger than life talented promoter or do u feel he built himself up by financially screwing over boxers under his wing?
Ashok Sharma: A. DONALD "DON" KING (BORN AUGUST 20, 1931) IS AN AMERICAN BOXING PROMOTER PARTICULARLY KNOWN FOR HIS HAIRSTYLE AND FLAMBOYANT PERSONALITY....... more

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Q. There are some 15 different weight categories in boxing---- from fly weight to heavy weight. But none has the glamour of heavy weight. What according to you is the reason for this?
A Moin: A. Sir, the Mayweather Vs De La Hoya was middleweight, and that is boxing's single highest earning event! But then heavyweight titles take precedence...... more

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Q. most favourite line -to seduce
Good Citizen: A. How to Seduce a WomanFrom Apply Now,Your Guide to Dating.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!See Her PerspectiveOkay guys, listen up and listen up good. I...... more

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Q. Best Movie Of Mike Shara ?
Sanjay Mishra: A. Mike Shara had never seen Jimmy Stewart in It's a Wonderful Life yet he played the role of George Bailey in the Canadian Stage version very convincingly. more

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Environmental Defense Fund Does Not Speak For Us On Fracking

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Dan Bartlett Joins Walmart as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

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The New York Society of Security Analysts' High Yield Bond Conference Features First-Time Panel on Electronic Trading

Twenty-third annual installment of the popular conference also includes optional half-day training session on high yield bonds. New York, NY... ...

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Royals end skid with 7-3 win over Astros

Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases-loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth... ...

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Beatles' Guitar Fetches $400K in Auction

A guitar, once played by John Lennon and George Harrison of 'The Beatles,' was sold at 408,000 dollars, at an auction in New York. The guitar,... ...

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