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Condition of South Asians in New York grim: Survey

Ten years after the first survey on the housing needs of South Asians in New York City, another Chhaya Community Development Corporation survey has found the situation no better. 'With the......

Why US lawmakers think Meera Shankar is a rockstar

American lawmakers, who were attending the Confederation of Indian Industry's launch of a new study on Indian investment in the United States at a Congressional reception on Capitol Hill, showered......

US: Royce, Crowley to co-chair India caucus

United States Congressmen Ed Royce, California Republican, and Joe Crowley, New York Democrat, have been both unanimously selected to co-chair the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian......

Let us grow up!

Security is a science in the US, it is an art here. Former diplomat TP Sreenivasan offers his take on the controversy over the airport 'pat-down' of Ambassador Meera ShankarA young and erudite......

Sikh man target of racial attack in New York

In an apparent 'racial attack' in New York, a Sikh man was stabbed by three men, causing severe injuries in one of his eyes.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, when three men accosted......

Atop Burj Tower, the world's tallest man-made structure!

The year 2010 will etch an indelible moment in the rags-to-riches history of a land teeming with superlatives. Towering above the rest of its large, lavish and spectacular brethren, the Burj......

SBI's US branch to get approval

State Bank of India's (SBI) two-year-long wait to expand its operations in the United States is set to end with the New York State Banking Department (NYSBD) clearing the bank's application for......

A biz guru cracks the Indian code!

It's day four of our journey into the heart of India's culture, and we're holed up inside the sprawling Bangalore Oberoi hotel.\nSomehow, this immaculately manicured property blocks out the......

Michael Jackson: The message behind the music

It has been a career the likes of which has never been seen before and possibly never will again. From the dizzying heights of over 750 million records sold to huge success to innumerable awards,......

'I don't think there is anybody like Shah Rukh'

On October 13,Shah Rukh Khan came to Jackson Heights in Queens, New York, USA,for a much publicised event to mark the DVD release of Nasreen Munni Kabir's documentary,The Inner and Outer World of......

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

Though the special check at New York's John Fitzgerald Kennedy airport was a clear case of racial profiling, award-winning Malayalam superstar Mammootty does not take it personally. Mammootty had......

Anil Mehta on Aaja Nachle

It isn't often in today's Bollywood that you mean a silver-haired debutant director. It's even rarer for a man making his first film to be responsible for one of the year's most hyped events, The......

First Look: Abhi v/s SRK in NY

Talk about competition.TheJackson Heights area -- in New York's Queens district -- is dominated by Bollywood at the moment, and the subjects of these two billboards seem too close to be a......

Germany, Netherlands to play for men's hockey gold

Title-holders Germany and the Netherlands will meet in the final of the men's hockey tournament at the London Olympics after contrasting victories in Friday's semi-finals. While the Germans rallied......

Isinbayeva, Jelimo light up Beijing

A world record pole vault for Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva and an electrifying 800 meters run by 18-year-old Kenyan Pamela Jelimo lit up the Bird's Nest Stadium on Monday evening. The shock......

Olympic Legends: Carl Lewis

Rare physical gifts and a fierce competitive spirit combined to make Carl Lewis the outstanding sprinter and long jumper since Jesse Owens.Lewis emulated Owens by winning four gold medals at the......

A boost for Indian football

East Bengal's unexpected triumph at the ASEAN Club Cup is beginning to sink in. But along with the satisfaction comes thequestion: How much will Indian football benefit from this rare success?A......

People speak for jackson heights

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Q. why all the legend live very short life, let it be guru dutt or micheal jackson or in tamil chandrababu
: A. Perhaps their addiction to alcohol which is ofen the result of their lonliness may be the cause of this.We have had so many other legends like...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-all-the-legend-live-very-short-life-let-it-be-guru-dutt-//answers/16285793

Q. Michael Jackson is no more ! What a great loss to the world of entertainment,Dance and Pop music !May his soul rest in peace !
Thyagarajan Mahadevan: A. Yeah! He was a great achiever! Had achieved great heights and will always be remembered ! May his soul rest in peace. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/michael-jackson-is-no-more--what-a-great-loss-to-the-world-o/16285568/answers/14946664

Q. Do you think that mickel jackson\'s dance has taken India into 21st century when he has almost spoiled the indian culture by his seducive pose & posture? Once upon a time there was a complain about his sexual harashment to young boys/girls and he was prosecuted for this. Even after all these things it is shameful for we the Indians to lament for his death.Why are some people devastated for his death? Has he any contribution for Indian culture? It is a waste of time & energy for bringing this fact to certain heights when India is challenged with so many problems. Very shameful indeed.
Radhakrishnan : A. He did not tell indians to copy it as we r in habit of copying eveything of western culture .It was his bread and butter and let me also tell u...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/do-you-think-that-mickel-jacksons-dance-has-taken-india-into/14946614/answers/14943248

Q. How do you recognise a lion from a lioness even from a distance?
Amiya Das: A. The lion is the tallest (at the shoulder) of the felines, and also is the second-heaviest feline after the tiger. With powerful legs, a strong jaw,...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-do-you-recognise-a-lion-from-a-lioness-even-from-a-dista/14942413/answers/14648345

Q. Do u like A R RAHMAN music?
Rajeshwarlibra: A. A R REHMAN.......i just loves that guys music..sometimes i feel that many talented musician are trapped in this bollywood and they are just...... more

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Cheap Concert Tickets Announces Backstreet Boys 2013 "In a World Like This" Tour - Official Onsales Begin Weekend of May 17-18, 2013

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See how some theater veterans have fared on TV

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The Press Club Of Western PA Announces 2013 Golden Quill Winners

PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania announced the winners of the 49th annual Golden Quill... ...

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Hip-hoppin the summer away

The State of Goa is a storehouse of cultural wealth, both modern and traditional, especially in performing arts. While most of us associate Goa... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/hip-hoppin-the-summer-away.html

Vivian Richards

The writer has posted comments on this article Team TOI Team TOI | May 10, 2013, 12.37 AM IST Delhi Daredevils mentor and the West Indian legend... ...

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