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Typhoon Haiyan, one of strongest storms ever, slams Philippines

The world's strongest typhoon on record has reportedly hit the Philippines' central islands with 380 kmph wind speed, leading to evacuations of millions of people to high ground and storm shelters......

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

Sixty-six Tamil Nadu fishermen set free by a Sri lankan court after being arrested recently by the island navy, arrived in Rameswaram on Wednesday with the Indian Coast Guard repatriating them. The......

Pakistan's 'Zalzala Jazeera' spewing methane gas

Methane gas is emanating from a small island created in the Arabian Sea by the deadly earthquake that hit southwest Pakistan, prompting experts to warn people not to go near it. The site has......

The two places all Indians must go to

The Cellular Jail and the Viper Island are two places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands that should be like a pilgrimage for all Indians, says Bishnu Pada Ray, the two-time BJP MP from the Andaman......

Four dead after Australia-bound asylum-seekers boat sinks

A boat carrying Australia-bound asylum-seekers sank off the Indonesian island of Java, claiming at least four lives, including those of three children, while more than 150 people have been rescued.......

India gives Cyprus 2 months to share information

India has given Cyprus two months to provide information on certain funds flowing from the island nation before deciding on whether to roll back suspension of tax benefits on investments made from......

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Amid heated talks in a serene Indonesian island resort on the second day of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) ninth ministerial conference (MC9), India swept all off their feet......

Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support

On the first day of the World Trade Organization’s ninth ministerial conference in the picturesque Indonesian island of Bali, India seems to be losing the support of the G33 coalition of......

World's top 10 tax havens

“The biggest providers of financial secrecy are not small, palm-fringed islands as many suppose, but some of the world’s biggest and wealthiest countries,” finds the Financial......

Richard Branson: The fabulous life of 'Virgin' boy who turned 63

He's ballooned across oceans, being knighted by the Queen and even owns his own islands. Meet the truly maverick British businessman: Richard Branson, the man who runs Virgin Group, a......

'I was given the dirty job of offering Amitabh Rs 5,000 for the entire film'

Actor-director Tinnu Anand lives in Madh Island, far away from the madding crowd of Mumbai. The journey to his home is a long one but, once you get there, you fall in love with the......

'If the land goes, then your home goes'

Sourav Sarangi is an award-winning filmmaker whose latest work Char… The No Man’s Island explores the border between India and Bangladesh, defined by a river and its ever-changed......

Small Island with big dreams, Tahiti aims to make an impact

The professionals of Nigeria, Spain and Uruguay have probably never played against an opponent who earns his living climbing coconut trees and mountains but when they take on Tahiti that is......

Bahrain steps up arrests ahead of Sunday's F1 race

Bahrain has arrested several people accused of stealing and burning cars amid heightened security in the island kingdom before Sunday's Formula One race, which the opposition sees as a chance to......

Atwal grabs lead at Sea Island

India's Arjun Atwal carded eight birdies and a lone bogey to rocket into a one-shot lead over Davis Love III and Jim Furyk after Friday's second round of the McGladrey Classic at Sea Island in......

Nehru Cup: Cameroon beat Maldives, set up final with India

Cameroonmade light work of Maldives, beating the islanders 3-1, to set up a summit showdown with hosts India in the Nehru Cup football tournament in New Delhi. Kingue Mpondo was the star of the day......

Grenada declares holiday for 1st Olympic medal

The island of Grenada has erupted in celebration over the small Caribbean nation's first-ever Olympic medal. People danced, cheered and waved flags in the streets Monday after Kirani James won the......

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Q. How many of your would love to join a cruise towards a dreamland of enchanting love....?
Dil Se: A. more

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Q. Why Polar Bears are not found in South Pole? :P
Lucky: A. I like to go on treasure island...for treasure hunt... more

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Q. why the temperature of the desert is very low in time of night!!
Sanjay Karmakar: A. The polar bear is often regarded as a marine mammal because it spends many months of the year at sea. Its preferred habitat is the annual sea ice...... more

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Q. i want to get done angeography at Appolo BSR, Bhilai.What will be the cost?
Geeta Shridharan: A. True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert...... more

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Taiwan seeks to bring back missing agent from UK

a young military intelligence officer after she failed to return to the island last year, officials and media said today. Yeh Mei, a lieutenant... ...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/taiwan-seeks-to-bring-back-missing-agent-from-uk-113121900547_1.html

Curse of the cess in the city

The state government is all set to bring about cluster redevelopment policy for thousands of old and dilapidated buildings. Meanwhile, a sneak peek... ...

http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/curse-cess-city-029

Cuba to host own version of World Series of Boxing

Cuba plan to host their own version of the World Series of Boxing next year.Cuba's Boxing Federation (CBF) president Alberto Puig said that Cuba's... ...

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Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Goa's tourism sector has got a new attraction with luxury cruise boats being introduced for the first time in river Mandovi across Panaji for... ...

http://www.rediff.com/money/report/now-tourists-can-enjoy-luxury-cruise-in-goas-mandovi-river/20131219.htm

Goldman-funded plan serves 1,500 jailed NYC teens

About 1,500 incarcerated New York City teens have received behavioral therapy aimed at lowering their chances of returning to jail in the first... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/375497/goldman-funded-plan-serves-1500.html

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