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Guj: Muslims marry off Hindu girl in riot hit village

In a heart-warming tale of communal amity, a Muslim youth performed 'kanyadan' of a tribal Hindu girl at a village ravaged during the 2002 post-Godhra riots even as her own relatives stayed away.......

The tale of an infantry spouse

I started my life as an infantry spouse way back in 1984. I was a young girl with stars in my eyes and a spring in my walk. Life seemed beautiful, to say the least. I looked forward to happy......

'Osama intel failure not ISI's fault alone'

At the in-camera joint session of Pakistan parliament, Inter Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha admitted to intelligence failure in the wake of US raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout, but......

Pakistan is a State governed by fear

Pakistan is a State governed by the fear of the irrational clergy and even more irrational extremist organisations, says B Raman At a time when winds of change have been sweeping across many......

Why the Shiv Sena is silent on Valentine's Day

With Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's grandson Aditya taking over the Yuva Sena's reins, the party, which once vociferously opposed Valentines' Day celebrations, has chosen to lie low on the issue,......

The stunning NEW Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Motor India Ltd, which launched the luxury mid-size Fluidic Verna sedan recently said the company had received 5,000 bookings for the car within five days of launch. H W Park,......

Inflation hits 45% of household saving rates

Household savings of an average employee in the metros has come down by 45 per cent in the last six years due to the exorbitant increase in the prices of essential commodities, fuel, education,......

How TCS became a global company

In an extract from the book Brand Building Advertising, authors MG Parameswaran and Kinjal Medh tell how IT major Tata Consultancy Services - once a publicity-shy company - communicated its......

Do we need a black money amnesty scheme?

Sukumar Mukhopadhyay, former member, Central Board of Excise and Customs, and Govindrao Adik, MP and General Secretary, NCP, debate the pros and cons of offering amnesty to tax evaders. Sukumar......

Budget: Govt may hike tax exemption limit

Taxpayers can expect some relief from high inflation in Budget 2011-12 as the government may raise the income tax exemption limit for individuals. "Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is alive to......

'Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is simply a genius'

Aseem Chhabra remembers Oscar-winning author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, who together with filmmakers Ismail Merchant and James Ivory, brought many a quiet, gentle tale to life. The late Ismail......

Review: Akashathinte Niram is silently attractive

Malayalam film Akashathinte Niram is a visual treat, writes Paresh C PalichaIt is only once in a while that we get to see an internationally recognised film that has a commercial release. So, there......

When actresses cried foul over fake pix

It's not all roses being in the limelight. Showbiz comes with its share of hazards as well. Like fake pictures of stars in various stages of undress floating in the internet. The latest actress to......

Review: Tangled is damn cute!

Sukanya Verma reviews Tangled. Post YOUR reviews here!Most Disney damsels kill their time by singing to birds or mopping the floor while unfailingly expressing a desire to A) run into Prince......

Imran Khan weds Avantika Malik

Imran Khan finally tied the knot with long time girlfriend Avantika Malik on Monday. The couple had a registered marriage at Imran's uncle Aamir Khan's house in Pali Hill,...

Images: World Cup win at the Wankhede

Live Scorecard: India vs Sri Lanka An inspired India on Saturday regained the coveted World Cup after 28 years as they suppressed Sri Lanka with a six-wicket victory in a nerve-wrecking final to......

Golden ice dancers banish Canadian blues

A young pair of ice dancers lifted the host country out of its Winter Olympic gloom with a golden performance on Monday just as Canadians were questioning their team's medal-winning capability.......

Two Kashmiri footballers to undergo coaching in Spain

Mir Abdul Hanan and Mudasir Mehraj, two budding footballers from Kashmir are all set to fly to Spain to polish their skills in soccer. This was announced by J&K chief Omar......

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Q. How to Kill Dandelions..??? Plz ASAP...Plz...
: A. 1) Mow, Mo' Often:When dandelions are blooming, mow frequently to prevent the yellow blossoms from maturing into seeds.how to kill dandelions2)...... more

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Q. Why do chefs wear a long cap?
Valobasa: A. There are as many legends surrounding the tall white hat that symbolizes culinary expertise as there are ways to bake a cake. One likely tale is...... more

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Q. Keralites buy liquors worth around Rs. 100 millions every month from State run Breveries Corpn. This figure is India's highest. This is apart from other country and smuggled liquors. Your views plz.
Ankit Shivam: A. It is a fact that kerala has the highest per capita consumption of alcohol in India, and it is about six times tht of the national average. The...... more

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Q. Which is your favourite love story?
Jim Elzabad: A. 1. Romeo and JulietThis is probably the most famous lovers ever. This couple has become a synonym for love itself. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy by...... more

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Q. Aaj Purani raahon se Koi mujhe aawaaz na deDard me dube geet na deGam ka sisakna saaz na de !!!\Ye Aadmi apni purani rahon me jaana pasand nahi karta.Lekin aapki purani rahen kya kehti he.Aap jaana pasand karenge aapki purani raahon me ,galiyon me ya churahon me..What does your old roads say, where you had spent your childhood days and youthful days.Share it with friends in the forum.
Raunaq Gambhir: A. My impressions of those `Purani Raahein` are worth remembering and enjoying in solidarity or with family members/old friends unlike Dilip Kumar's...... more

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Nothing Customary About It

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A mock'tale' saga of modern games

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Semantics and servitude

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Sting in the tale

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