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Nuclear weapons: Who all have them, and how many?

More than two dozen countries in the world have nuclear power, but only a few have nuclear weapons or are suspected of pursuing nuclear weapons, a latest report has revealed. The combined findings......

The geography of joy

If only our roads were less congested, metros less crowded, markets a little more cleaner and air and water purer; our happiness would be greater... feels B S Prakash, India's former ambassador to......

Pak cleric endorses suicide attacks in 'occupied land'

A leading Pakistani cleric is at the centre of a controversy over his remarks apparently endorsing suicide attacks in Palestine, Afghanistan and Kashmir, prompting Islamabad to formally distance......

Why your US visa will be delayed from today

Automatic spending cuts in the US from March 1 could impact the visa processing time by the American missions in countries like India and China, the State Department has said. "We are concerned......

Chuck Hagel sworn-in as new US defence secretary

Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel was on Wednesday sworn-in as the new United States defence secretary, in the midst of a controversy over his remarks that India “financed......

Stunning cars you would love to drive!

This year marks the 113th anniversary of the New York International Auto Show, North America's first and largest attended auto show.From fuel efficient cars to million dollar super cars, the New......

Future cars: A look at Hyundai's concepts

It is the season of concept cars in North America, where North American International Auto Show or NAIAS is in full swing for over 10 days. Kicked off on the January 14 and scheduled to continue......

10 nations where most businesses will offer salary hikes

The good news for the global economy is that two-thirds of businesses (66%) are planning to offer workers a pay rise at least in line with inflation, says a Grant Thornton International Business......

COLUMN: SC right to reject Novartis's attempt

Novartis’ threat that it would not introduce new medicines in India after the verdict is hollow, says Anand Grover.While the patients and the generic companies have rejoiced over the Supreme......

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Volvo AB, set to surpass Daimler to become the world’s largest maker of heavy trucks after acquiring stake in Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles, is looking to induct Eicher as the fifth brand in......

Review: Olympus Has Fallen is ambitious but banal

Olympus Has Fallen could do with better writing, writes Aknur Pathak.As America’s geo-political relationship with other countries changes, so does the nationality of the villain in Hollywood.......

Argo or Lincoln: Who will take home the big prize?

The final battle will be between Argo and Lincoln at the Oscars, and Argo will win with flying colours.It is a certified hit and critics’ darling. But whoever thought a month ago that Argo --......

Melissa McCarthy's found new hit in Identity Thief?

Actress Melissa McCarthy, who created waves with her exceptionally funny portrayal in Kristen wiig's award-winning comedy Bridesmaids last year, stars in yet another potential money-spinner......

Oscar 2013: Royal snubs for Tarantino, Bigelow

Can an award-worthy film direct itself, some people may wonder looking at the 'snubs' the Oscar nominations dealt Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty), Ben Affleck (Argo), Quentin Tarantino (Django......

CONCACAF supports changes to FIFA presidency terms

CONCACAF, which represents soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean, has backed a proposal to limit the FIFA presidency to two four-year terms and to impose an age limit of 72 for the......

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Serbia and Canada both won marathon doubles matches on Saturday to seize control of their Davis Cup quarter-finals in North America. Both matches were decided in the 28th game of the fifth and......

Messi's Argentina slip, Venezuela close to World Cup spot

Lionel Messi struggled in the thin air of La Paz, fluffing a gilt-edged chance to end his goal drought against Bolivia, while Colombia marksman Radamel Falcao was kept scoreless in Venezuela on......

Adebayor's dash back set to lift Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is racing to get back in time from the African Nations Cup with fellow forward Jermain Defoe ruled out for as long as three weeks for the striker-light......

Beckham tops list of high-profile winter signings

Bikash Mohapatra looks some high-profile football transfers last month. Before all you football aficionados jump the gun, we do admit that Pep Guardiola's move to the Bundesliga was the most......

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Q. For football fans. Eliminations for the next Soccer World Cup are on. Which zone you think is the toughest for teams to qualify for the final round (in Brazil) and can be called a death zone. Whether Europe, South America, North & Central America, Asia or Africa? Why?
Good Citizen: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/for-football-fans.-eliminations-for-the-next-soccer-world-cu/25306825/answers/

Q. Which Countries are MORE FRIENDLY WITH India ?
Anantharaman: A. ITALY , AUR BRAZIL more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-countries-are-more-friendly-with-india-/25211979/answers/25306832

Q. Nine-Banded Armadillo-What is this one ??
Rachana: A. 5.1.1 Afghanistan5.1.2 Bangladesh5.1.3 Bhutan5.1.4 Burma5.1.5 China5.1.6 Maldives5.1.7 Nepal5.1.8 Pakistan5.1.9 Sri Lanka5.2 AsiaPacific5.2.1 North...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/nine-banded-armadillo-what-is-this-one-/25184695/answers/25212016

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Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies to Implement All Personal Property Lines with Sapiens

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CellaVision and Beckman Coulter enhance partnership by adding EMEA to their global distribution agreement

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India Infoline News Service/ 09:02 , Apr 08, 2013 The President's Budget calls for a balanced approach to deficit reduction, including reforms that... ...

http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/We-can-to-reignite-the-engine-of-Americas-growth-Obama/5654073425

A Novel Look At Emerging Market Entrepreneurs

Asia's rise is a story of the eastward tilt of global GDP, but behind those numbers are billions of individual lives that are being radically... ...

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'Evil Dead' slays N. America box office in debut

The reboot of the horror classic "Evil Dead" slayed its rivals in its opening weekend, topping the North American box office with $26 million in... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Evil-Dead-slays-N-America-box-office-in-debut/articleshow/19439232.cms

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