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The Andaman islands are under serious threat

Are the islands of Andaman and Nicobar potential terror hubs? Yes, feels the administration of the Union Territory, which has said the possibility of left out LTTE cadre trying to make them a safe......

Andaman tragedy: Owner of ill-fated boat detained, no life jackets

The owner of the ill-fated boat that capsized carrying 51 tourists in the Andaman and Nicobar islands was among the three persons detained on Monday even as a Union minister said there were no......

Eight Jarawa girls rescued in Andamans

Eight Jarawa girls were rescued from two remote creeks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands after they were kidnapped by a group of men from a Jarawa Reserve Zone last week, the police said on......

Sri Lankan courts order release of 163 fishermen

Two courts in Sri Lanka on Monday ordered the release of 163 Tamil Nadu fishermen, arrested by naval personnel of the island nation in the past two months and lodged in prisons there, a top......

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Engaged in a territorial dispute with China, Japan on Thursday sought to rope in India's support over "the recent Chinese provocative actions" saying a message needs to be sent to it collectively......

9 amazing man made islands

What would smaller countries such as Japan or UAE do when they want to take up a large-scale ambitious infrastructure project but have no land? They develop it. And the best way do it is reclaiming......

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......

'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. north Island and South Island are the two main islands of which nation?
Flying Saucer: A. more

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Q. where in India is the only active volcano exists?
Flying Saucer: A. The North Island or Te Ika-a-Mui is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the slightly larger but much less populous South Island by Cook Strait more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/where-in-india-is-the-only-active-volcano-exists/27167017/answers/27167201

Q. Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi once again fumbled with historical facts when he said that Bhagat Singh had spent a long time incarcerated on the Andaman islands. itna anadi bhi theek nahi ?
Aam Aadmi: A. andaman -nicobar islands more

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Q. Kya News paper me subah subah jo bhi pada Ho us sab pe Q karu yaha pe ? :-P
Indian Ocean: A. DearYadi Narendra Modi Ji Anaari Hote To ,,, Aapki Jubaan Ya Saare Desh Ki Jubaan Mein Kyon Chhaaye Hote :-))))))) more

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Q. nalbana and Kalijai are islands within which lake?
Flying Saucer: A. INSPECTOR!! MUJHE PATA HAI KI TUM HUMAARE MURSHIDAABAD WAALE ISLAND KE JAANI DUSHMAN HO!!! HUME NEWS PAPAERS KA QUES. PUCH KAR GUMRAAH mat karo!!! more

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DRDO, armed forces computers hacked

NEW DELHI: In a major security breach, around 50 computers belonging to the armed forces and the DRDO were hacked sometime back and classified... ...

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R.S. Walsh In The Garden Donates $1,000 to The Sanibel School

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Nicole Crumb, Executive Public Relations Director Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

PR.com 2014-03-07 Long Island, NY, March 07, 2014 --( PR.com )-- Nicole Crumb of Long Island, New York has been included in the Strathmore's... ...

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Call for New Artists Bellamy Mansion Emerging Artist Show

PR.com 2014-03-07 Wilmington, NC, March 07, 2014 --( PR.com )-- Historic Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts is excited to launch... ...

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UK garment sector heads towards recovery - ASBCI

(United Kingdom) Collaboration between retailers, brands, their manufacturing partners and suppliers is starting to drive a recovery in the UKs... ...

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