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A traditional 5th wedding for South African President

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma got married for the fifth time on Monday to Tobeka Madiba at the village of Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal province. The couple had a traditional wedding......

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital on Saturday where he spent 10 days for pneumonia treatment. He has "been discharged from hospital......

Mandela is fine, getting better in hospital: Wife

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is "fine" and his condition is improving, his wife said, a week after the anti-apartheid icon was admitted in a hospital for pneumonia. "Madiba is......

Mandela 'much better', making 'steady progress'

Anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela is responding "satisfactorily" to treatment and is "much better" after spending a week in a hospital for pneumonia, the......

Nelson Mandela's condition improves

South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's family on Monday visited him at a hospital in Johannesburg, where he is being treated for a recurrence of pneumonia, the presidency said. There......

TVS plans India's cheapest motorcycle

TVS Motors is mulling a low-priced motorcycle to shore up volumes in the Indian market. The product, when introduced, would be the cheapest motorcycle in the country. With this new product,......

12 Indians among WEF's Young Global Leaders

As many as 12 Indians and 2 Indian Americans have been named as Young Global Leaders (YGLs) for 2011 by the World Economic Forum. The honour, bestowed each year by WEF, recognises up to 200......

Budget: Is the industry happy?

While the budget is positive for the equity markets, crude oil price and the global scenario will largely decide the market direction. Narayan S A, Director, Kotak Securities The Budget is......

Auto sales skid, Nano sales drop by 85%

The much hyped 'world's cheapest' car Nano has failed to live up to the expectations as it witnessed a massive decline in sales to 509 units in November this year compared to 3,065 units sold in......

SC order: Will take steps, says Pawar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that it was an order, not a suggestion, to the government to distribute free of cost foodgrain rotting in godowns. "Tell your minister that......

Kannada film news: Jayatheertha to direct Puneet?

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada cinema, right here. After making a mark in the Kannada film industry with his very first directorial Olave Mandara, Jayatheertha is in......

Bollywood parties with Sachin

The World Cup celebrations are not over yet. Eesha Koppikhar's brother-in-law Sanjay Narang hosted a party for Sachin Tendulkar recently. It was attended by many A-listers including Aamir Khan......

'I'm not inclined towards commercial cinema'

Nithya Menen's very first film, Aakasa Gopuram was opposite none other than Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. Subsequently, she has done interesting Malayalam films, the last one being Kerala Caf (a......

Meet the cop in Police Police

Sriram (Srikkanth in Tamil) made an impressive debut in Okariki Okaru. After that there was a hiatus even though his Tamil films were dubbed into Telugu. His return with Selvaraghavan's Adavari......

Shamita Shetty's got the oomph!

She might not have her sister's experience but Shamita's certainly got the oomph! She's managed to scorch us all the way from South Africa. It took some trying to get through to the younger......

When celebrity guests came calling

The 19th edition of the World Cup had many celebrities in attendance. Predictable. Ain't it? But not all could be framed. Rediff.com takes a look at a few special guests who shutterbugs were more......

Presidents, royalty to attend World Cup final

Some 14 African presidents, a king, a queen, a prince and an emir are expected to attend Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands, FIFA said. The guest list includes Queen Sofia......

Howard Webb appointed referee for World Cup final

British referee Howard Webb has been named by FIFA as the man in charge for Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Netherlands at Johannesburg's Soccer City. Webb, a Premier League regular,......

Mandela gets hands on World Cup again

The World Cup was handed to Nelson Mandela on Thursday as it began the last leg of its journey around the globe 35 days before the kick-off. Mandela, who led South Africa out of the apartheid era......

Images: Liverpool out as Arsenal advance

Five-times winners Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages despite a 1-0 win at Debrecen on Tuesday while Fiorentina and Arsenal qualified for the last 16. Benitez's......

People speak for madiba

QNA

Q. list out some of your favourite books??
Sufiya: A. more

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Q. Are thinking and preachings of Mahatma Gandhi relevant today ?
Sufiya: A. If you mean fighting any injustice by adopting non-violence, yes. It has been relevant all these years, is relevant today and will always remain...... more

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Q. What do you know about Madiba Nelson Mandela?(in your own words, please)
Bradma: A. Nelson Mandela is the bravest man alive today who fought for justice, dignity and freedom for his people of South Africa against one of the...... more

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Q. He is referred to as Madiba, a title used by elders of his clan as honorary.This title has come to be synonymous with him?Who is he..??
Francisco: A. Nelson Mandela...i guess more

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Q. Who was Mandela?
Shinning Star: A. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (born 18 July 1918) is the former President of South Africa, and the first to be elected in fully representative...... more

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Nelson Mandela in an armchair looking grey-skinned and unsmiling

International News: Cape Town, The video shows Nelson Mandela in an armchair, his head propped up by a pillow, his legs on a footrest and covered... ...

http://www.keralanext.com/news/2013/05/03/article135.asp

ANC criticized over footage of frail Mandela says We wanted to share Madiba with the world

In this image taken from video, South African President Jacob Zuma, left, sits with the ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Madela is filmed Monday... ...

http://www.newdelhinews.net/index.php/sid/214196273/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

South Africa The World Needed to See Mandela - ANC

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, left, sits with Nelson Mandela, who did not appear to speak during the televised portion of the visit. Showing... ...

http://www.mumbainews.net/index.php/sid/214186995/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

The House of Mandela

Mac Maharaj could not put a date to it, but he first noticed that Nelson Mandela's memory was starting to fade some years ago, when Mandela began... ...

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Madiba lights up Times Square

A film installation celebrating the words of Nelson Mandela is taking over many of the electronic billboards of New York's Times Square for a few... ...

http://www.calcuttanews.net/index.php/sid/213991093/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

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