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TN polls: Jaya's stakes higher than 'DMK Family'

Though the stakes of both the Dravidian parties are high in these elections, J Jayalalithaa has a little more to lose or gain than the state's First Family, says Neerja Chowdhury Early surveys had......

TRIVIA: Shuttle Discovery's facts and feats

T-10, 9 , 8 , 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 and Discovery was on its way to space for one last time, turning over a glorious chapter of space history.As mission control at the Kennedy Space Centre watched......

In PHOTOS: Australia's worst flooding in 50 years

Floodwaters in Queensland are inching towards New South Wales, Australia's most populous state with authorities warning small communities south of the border to prepare for the deluge.About 400......

It took Al Qaeda just $4200 to break US barriers

Terror outfit Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which claimed responsibility for the failed attempts to send two parcel bombs to Chicago by courier planes of the FedExpress and the UPS on......

India stays indoors on Bharat bandh

Normal life was hit in National Democratic Alliance and Left-ruled states on Monday as rail, air and bus services were disrupted during a bandh called against fuel price hike. Stray incidents of......

What will you be driving in 10 years?

This year, Paris played host to the eighth annual Michelin Challenge Bibendum, a gathering of auto manufacturers, researchers, inventors, and free thinkers from all over the globe to explore the......

US brand A&F heading East

Ohio-based casual luxury brand, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), is exploring opportunities to enter the India market, said industry insiders.With the American economy still recovering with the market......

Sports stars asking for crores for endorsement

The hope of a rich medal haul in the London Olympics next year and victory in the world cup cricket have led to a huge increase in the endorsement fee charged by winners in last year's Commonwealth......

Can Kamath solve Infosys' midlife crisis?

India's premier software services company, Infosys Limited, has reached out to its banker, the non-executive chairman of ICICI Bank, K V Kamath, to step into the shoes of its founder N R Narayana......

Premji's dream university from July

Azim Premji University, planned by Wipro's billionaire chairman to cater exclusively to the education and development sectors, is likely to become operational in the coming academic year.......

Review: Ishkq In Paris is as stupid as its spelling

Ishkq In Paris is a bad film brought furthur down by a bunch of Bollywood cliches and a fading Preity Zinta, writes Raja Sen.Ah, Preity. When we first met Preity Zinta, we were bowled over by those......

Review: Ishqk In Paris is as stupid as its spelling

Ishqk In Paris is a bad film brought furthur down by a bunch of Bollywood cliches and a fading Preity Zinta, writes Raja Sen.Ah, Preity. When we first met Preity Zinta, we were bowled over by those......

Anupam Kher's Silver Linings Playbook sets off Oscar buzz

A few months ago, there wasn't much buzz for Silver Linings Playbook, an engaging comedy-drama about a man returning home from a psychiatric ward. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence,......

Don't Miss: The Cannes Finale

Amour (Love), a heart-wrenching story of an old couple's struggle with death, won Austrian director Michael Haneke his second Palme d'Ore, the top prize at the Cannes International Film......

Review: Johnny Depp makes a bad Tourist

Elvis D'Silva reviews The Tourist. Post YOUR reviews here!It feels like this has been a pretty bad year for mainstream cinema, no matter what your poison is. Bollywood and Hollywood have churned......

Germany break France jinx with win in Paris

Germany claimed their first win over France in 26 years when goals by Thomas Mueller and Sami Khedira secured a 2-1 win in an entertaining friendly at the Stade de France in Paris, on Wednesday.......

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

David Beckham's distinguished career took a surprise late twist when the high-profile former England captain joined French club Paris St Germain on Thursday. The 37-year-old ex-Manchester United......

Beckham not moving to Paris Saint Germain, club discloses

David Beckham will not join Paris St Germain due to family reasons, the big-spending Ligue 1 soccer club's president Nasser al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday. "We didn't reach an agreement -- he's a......

Stosur untroubled on low-key Sunday start

Gusty winds and half-empty stands gave no sense of the usual Parisian glamour as last year's French Open runner-up Samantha Stosur began with an easy win on Sunday and Lleyton Hewitt pulled out......

Spanish armada blown off course in Paris

David Ferrer and former Roland Garros champion Juan Carlos Ferrero had a bad day at the office as the Spanish contingent experienced mixed fortunes at the French Open on Saturday. Ferrer, the......

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Q. who created the first recording of a human voice ?
: A. The oldest recording of the human voice - made 17 years before Thomas Edison invented the phonograph - has been discovered and played back by audio...... more

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Q. Quiz - George Pompidou Center iz a modern landmarkin europe. Wat nickname stuck with da Parisians 4 dis colorful building with ductwork and wiring on da outsid
Raju: A. The cruise liner For the 30th anniversary of this modern and contemporary art center, the Parisians celebrated with foghorns and clanging buoys, in...... more

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Q. is taj world\'s favorite building?
Seema Arora: A. Frances Eiffel Tower has been named the most favourite building of the world, leaving behind India's Taj Mahal and New York's Statue of Liberty,...... more

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Q. which country started producing race cars?
Mr Cartoon: A. Racing began soon after the construction of the first successful petrol-fueled automobiles. The first race ever organized was on April 28, 1887 by...... more

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Trial of Ribery, Benzema for sex with minor starts today

The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema for having sex with an underage prostitute opened on Tuesday without the two... ...

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Fashion & Design Festival casting call draws 300 models

June 18, 2013 (Canada) The Fashion & Design Festival (FDF) outdoor casting call took place at Place Ville Maries Esplanade and drew in over 300... ...

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Gael Monfils pulls out of Wimbledon

Halle, Germany: France's Gael Monfils announced on Wednesday that he would not playing at Wimbledon, citing personal reasons. "I've withdrawn my... ...

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Chelsea Star Has Discussed PSG Project With Brazil Team Mates

Luiz has spoken to PSG's Brazilian contingent about the project in Paris. (Reuters) Chelsea's David Luiz has revealed he has spoken to his... ...

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/479546/20130617/chelsea-paris-saint-germain-barcelona-david-luiz.htm

Air India's Dreamliner to light up Parisian skies

Unlike most years, India will be represented by a pardesi commercial Dreamliner at the Paris Sky Show. ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/1849251/report-air-india-s-dreamliner-to-light-up-parisian-skies

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