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TEXT: US President Obama's State of the Union address

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday delivered his State of the Union address in which he spelt out the agenda for the second term of his Presidency.Here's the verbatim text of his......

China's dams on Brahmaputra can be dangerous business

India should take up the issue of China building three dams on the Brahmaputra river in the strongest way with Beijing. But the solution is definitively not building more dams in Arunachal Pradesh,......

We have allowed too much space to politicians

We are making the politician an integral part of our lives. We have conceded too much to their breed. They are no so ensconced that they will not vacate the space themselves. We will have to spare......

Dimple rides the cycle to easy win in Kannauj

With the Congress having announced is decision not to field anyone for the forthcoming Kannauj Lok Sabha bye-election, the Bahujan Samaj Party following course and a reluctant Bhartiya Janata Party......

Maoist leader's wife condemns Italian's abduction

Despite describing her husband Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda as her "friend, philosopher and guide", wife Subhasree Das alias Mili on Thursday denounced the act of taking a foreign national......

Out in the wild, along with machines

Gadgets have become essential carry-ons for travellers. They can be your saviours or give you company while you are out in the wild.Here are some that you can lug while on the go.This summer, when......

SPECIAL: Tips to prevent credit card frauds

Credit card information is privy and prone to theft. Therefore it is your responsibility to keep it safe from miscreants who may illegally use it and make you pay the price for the same because......

A peek into the stunning BMW Vision

Cars and movies have a long connection. Well, one such action movie was recently shot in Mumbai and to the delight of car lovers the sequences were those that involved a BMW Vision,......

Corporate America goes ga-ga over India Budget

Corporate America has showered kudos on Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee for his latest Budget, describing it as a 'very forward-looking confident budget'. Ron Somers, president of the US-India......

How to set up a healthcare fund

Healthcare as a part of your risk management plan is like wearing a helmet while driving a two-wheeler or a seat belt while driving a car. Every individual who understands the importance of health......

Ram Charan Teja's second outing

The Telugu film Magadheera is a keenly awaited movie on many counts. Firstly, it is Ram Charan Teja's (megastar-turned politician Chiranjeevi's son) second film. It's directed by SS Rajamouli,......

Go watch 2008's finest and unluckiest film

I've been putting off writing this column.Living in Mumbai at a time like this, writing about movies just seems far too banal. We need to make our voices heard about the terror attacks, the......

Farah, Shirish get candid

Even asJaan-E-Mann opens to excited audiences this Diwali/ Eid, debutant director Shirish Kunder calmly discusses his film and his star wife, Farah Khan, with Simi Garewal, on her popular chat......

Anand held by Vituigov at Alekhine Memorial's 2nd round

Victory eluded World champion Viswanathan Anand for the second successive day as he played out a draw with Russian Nikita Vituigov in the second round of the Alekhine Memorial Chess tournament in......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai thrash Punjab to top Group A

Mumbai pipped Punjab by nine wickets, in Mumbai, on Saturday, on the fourth and final day of their concluding Ranji Trophy Elite Division league tie to rocket to the top of Group A with 25 points.......

Kapil flays seniors for not motivating youngsters

Former captain Kapil Dev has lashed out at Team India for lacking team spirit in the ongoing Test series against England, and also criticized senior cricketers, including captain Mahendra Singh......

Gayle steers Bangalore past Chennai

Chris Gayle's blazing form in the Indian Premier League continued as he butchered the Chennai Super Kings bowlers to score an unbeaten 75 off 50 balls to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a......

I-League: East Bengal edge Salgaocar 1-0

A second-half strike by Tolgay Ozbey helped East Bengal register a solitary goal win over Salgaocar to climb up to the top of the standings after their fifth straight win in the I-League at the......

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Q. An advt. from Khaitan Fans " Beware of Fans with Chinese Ball bearings". Really an educative one that guides the customer to be more vigilant on Chinese Goods, which, by and large have pathetically short shelf-life, although their outlooks really impress you. You may like comment?
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Q. Are Decca Radar Lobes radiation safe?
Gurpreet: A. yes, the Indians need to be aware of the Chinese intrusion in all the fronts. The present example is a small one. There are heel lots of areas...... more

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Q. Naya mobil phon lena ha... Kon sa best ha..apki nazar me... Acha bi ho or rejnable bi??
Naveen Soni: A. There is continuing debates about "Non-Ionising Radiation" and the safety issues; although more particularly for cell phones and urban...... more

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Q. Where You LOVE To Do SHOPPING -- In MALLS Or OUTSIDE SHOPS ?
Prasoon Sinha: A. whichever suites your pocket more

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Overall salary hikes to be at 12% this year

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Nokia Lumia 720

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Google working on a media player

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Driving the Ford EcoSport with 1.0L EcoBoost compact SUV in India

Ford India is all set to introduce their new car, a compact SUV, EcoSport within a few weeks. A drive event for the media was held last week in... ...

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Eagle eye

For Rishad Naoroji, bird watching is a "professional hobby". The 61-year-old has observed raptors for the past 35-years across India and in... ...

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