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UK MP brings up Goa mining issue in House of Commons

A Labour MP has moved an 'early day motion' in the House of Commons seeking a debate on the damage caused to the environment by mining in Goa and calling upon the British government to urge India......

2 Indian-origin women in House of Commons

For the first time, two Indian-origin women have been elected to the House of Commons, setting a new record for representation of ethnic minorities in Britain.Conservative Priti Patel was declared......

Toronto: Parliament backs Indian politician

Members of Canada's House of Commons unanimously voted to condemn the recent death threats against their colleague, Indo-Canadian MP Ujjal Dosanjh, who had voiced concern over Sikh extremism in the......

Terror suspects were on the radar of British spy agency

The British government on Friday defended the country's security services after they were accused of missing signs which might have helped prevent the brutal murder of a soldier on a street of......

Without India, China world won't grow: Li

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Monday to build trust with India and declared that ties between the Asian giants were key to world peace as he visited New Delhi only weeks after a......

Mistakes to avoid while buying a house

Buying your first home is a dream come true. But it can easily become a nightmare, if things go wrong. The most common mistake you can make is not having help at hand, like a lawyer who will help......

Buying a home? Here's what you need to know

Buying a house is the most important decision a common man makes in his life and with the coming of low-cost housing he can reach his goal with much more ease.But as it's the most valuable buy of......

Visas to Indian IT experts: Why UK is concerned

The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons on Tuesday expressed concern over immigration officials' alleged 'lack of control' over Indian and other non-European Union workers entering......

Should you prepay your home loan?

One of the commonly asked questions in financial planning is about prepaying housing loans. While most households take a long-term loan, they are keen to de-leverage and pay off the loan before the......

How can the common man own a house?

Back in 2000, the average Briton could hope to buy a house with four years' salary. By the middle of the decade, as real estate prices rose, the Britisher needed seven years' earnings to pay for a......

There's nothing new about In Ghost House Inn

It is a very common practice in film industries around the world to bestow informal titles on people or add superlatives to their names according to their talent or even their luck. So, for the......

Review: Neram is an average entertainer

Paresh C Palicha says Neram has an interesting narrative but lacks on the humour quotient. “I steal from every movie ever made.” This quote by Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino is......

'Madhuri, Rani, Ash, Ranbir are the best dancers in Bollywood'

Geeta Kapoor wasn’t a known face until a few years ago. After the reality show Dance India Dance, she has become a household name. Before turning to television, Kapoor assisted......

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

The recent fifth Nasik International Film Festival (NIFF) showcased 188 films -- short films, documentaries, animation films and feature films. A statue of the pioneer of Indian cinema,......

First Look: Kannada KBC to go on air from today

The second season of Kannadada Kotyadhipathi, the popular game show and the Kannada version of its Hindi counterpart Kaun Banega Crorepati will be back on air from March 11, Monday at 8 pm on the......

England tour diary: Packed house at Lord's

It is a common sight in India. But if it happens in London, it does seem strange. - Match Report Images Long queues outsides the ground, trying to secure tickets for the final day's action. So......

IOA-IOC meet postponed as differences persist

The continuing stand-off between the government and sports administrators over a controversial sports code resulted in the postponement of a crucial joint meeting with the International Olympic......

Silence on match-fixing probe puts Singapore at risk

Singapore is working with European authorities investigating the fixing of football matches on a global scale but its silence on any action being taken against local suspects risks damaging the......

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Q. Who was the first Indian to get elected in House of commons?
Pravin: A. more

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Q. In which year the first traffic signal made?
Pravin: A. Dadabhai Naoroji more

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Q. What are the house plants?
Trivial Pursuit: A. The world's first traffic lights were installed near London's House of Commons (intersection of George and Bridge Streets) in 1868. They were invented by J P Knight. more

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Q. Point to Ponder-Today's Reality :Big House-Small familyMore degrees-Less common senseAdvanced Medicine-Poor HealthTouched the Moon-Neighbours UnknownHigher Income-Less peace of MindHigh IQ- Less EmotionsGood Knowledge- Less WisdomNumber of affairs- No true loveLots of friends on FB- But no real / best friendsMore Alchohol- Less waterLots of Human- Less HumanityCostly watches- No TimeWhat is left there now ??
RANGBARSE: A. A houseplant is a plant that is grown indoors in places such as residences and offices. Houseplants are commonly grown for decorative purposes,...... more

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Q. what are the common misunderstandings?
Tanuja: A. qayamath ! the world will come to an end more

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Why this doctor OPTED to be an IAS officer

Dr Vineeth Sukumaran Pillai, who cleared the UPSC exam in his third attempt this year, reveals how he cracked one of the nation's most competitive... ...

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A Handshake Across the Himalayas

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A taste of Gujarati flavours

"Thodu khaman vadhaare appu"? the young cook-cum-waiter at the New Surti Khaman House, a famous farsan mart in Surat, asked. He was offering me... ...

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From Sree 36 to Sree 420

It was unusually hot afternoon to play a round of club cricket, and a curly haired youngster wearing immaculate white flannels was only raising the... ...

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Don't leave banking to machines

The Government and RBI enjoined upon Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks to roll out BC-ICT-CBS (Business Correspondent-... ...

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