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DMK serves Manmohan Singh a hot potato

Renu Mittal reports on how the United Progressive Alliance government is walking the tight-rope over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.A fresh crisis is brewing for the UPA government with coalition ally......

'A girl right next to me was killed on the spot'

Twenty-seven-year-old Ritik Bhasin, a partner of event management company Couch Potato, was present in the lobby of the Taj Hotel when the terrorists struck on the night of November 26. Here is his......

Should J&K polls be held on schedule?

The timing of the impending polls in Jammu and Kashmir has become a political hot potato.Six years ago, when assembly polls were held, 29.5 percent of the people turned out to vote in the Kashmir......

TV shows can affect racial judgements: study

Couch potatoes better watch out. A new study has revealed that viewers can be influenced by exposure to racial bias in the media, even without realising it.The research has indicated that......

Frying potatoes? Soak them first!

Here's some good news for potato chip lovers - a new study has found that soaking potatoes in water before frying them can reduce levels of acrylamide, a naturally occurring chemical that is......

Does McDonald's use Indian potatoes?

This is the time to analyse the French fries served by McDonald's in India, says Bhupesh Bhandari. The recent debate in Parliament on foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail has been......

Inflation declines to 7.45% in October

Inflation declined marginally to 7.45 per cent in October even though prices of food items like rice, wheat pulses and potato showed a rise giving virtually no respite to the common man battling......

Inflation jumps to 7.55% in August

Inflation rose to 7.55 per cent in August as prices of potato, wheat and pulses as well as manufactured items soared, which may restrain Reserve Bank of India from cutting interest rates at its......

Inflation rises to 7.55% in May; potato prices shoot up

Inflation moved up to 7.55 per cent in May because of spurt in prices of potato, pulses and wheat, although onion and fruits showed a declining trend. Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price......

Godown rule to cover vegetables, fruit

Scenes of potato and tomato growers dumping their produce on the roads in some parts of the country recently, after prices fell sharply, may be less visible if the agriculture ministry succeeds in......

Films Every Child Should Watch Before They Are 10

Parents have battled to stop their children turning into couch potatoes for decades telling them to "turn that television off!" But now, it seems that letting children watch a DVD can actually be......

Akshay Kumar's magic potato!

Weaskedreaders to send us bloopers that they have spotted in Hindi films.ReaderNarayan Balakrishnanshares with us a blooper that he spotted in the movieChandni Chowk to China.In the film, Akshay......

Great TV shows coming up!

Here's some good news for all you couch potatoes. If you're wondering what will keep you entertained on television post the Indian Premier League, Sony Entertainment Television has got quite......

The Age Of The Couch Potato

True Believers,Welcome to my sometimes silly, sometimes sordid world. This is a column where I launch into absolutely whatever, keeping it nice and sporadic and talking about anything under the......

Bollywood to be blamed for the way men see women?

It is all too easy to blame Bollywood, notes Aseem Chhabra, just as many politicians are now saying that young women should not step out late at night or wear Western clothes, suggesting that leads......

Olympic fever revs up fitness routines

With the 2012 London Olympics just weeks away, weekend warriors, fitness fanatics and couch potatoes alike will soon be inspired to rev up their routines. The fitness industry is gearing up......

Sports Ministry to support Baljit despite outburst

Although stunned by Baljit Singh's allegation that his treatment has been dropped midway like a hot potato, the Sports Ministry on Friday assured that it would continue supporting the hockey player......

South Korean qualifier reaches Sydney final

The son of a South Korean potato farmer who had to play three qualifying matches just to get into the tournament is through to the final of the Sydney International, the major lead-up event to next......

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Q. POTATO CHIPS or BANANA CHIPS with PULAV RICE ?
Anantharaman: A. more

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Q. Mouse potato-- What us the meaning of the word?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. Potato chips more

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Q. what is colour of potato
Moris Joseph: A. someone who spends long periods of time using the Internet or playing computer games more

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Web results for Potato

Apples, potatoes and tomatoes are poisonous?

Little is known about the hidden dangers of these otherwise healthy foods. These fruits have the ability to make you sick, paralyse you or even... ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/HEA-apples-potatoes-and-tomatoes-are-poisonous-4273051-PHO.html

Potato futures up on tight supply

New Delhi, May 24 (PTI) Potato prices moved up by Rs 5.30 to Rs 835 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions,... ...

http://news.in.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid=253068570

Meanwhile, the company is planning to start selling a new fries dish-- called Mega Potato-- from Friday, one box of which carries a whopping 1,140 calories.

New Delhi: World's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, McDonald's Corporation knows how to keep its customers happy and its revenues... ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/MON-one-box-of-this-new-mcdonalds-dish-adds-1140-calories-to-you-4272988-NOR.html

As millions blindly bite into burgers, this 9-yr-old dares to grill McDonald's boss

New Delhi: World's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, McDonald's Corporation knows how to keep its customers happy and its revenues... ...

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Netherlands aims to open 3 farm centres in Kerala

New Delhi: The Netherlands has aimed to open at least one Centre of Excellence each in Kerala, Gujarat and Punjab this year to impart training to... ...

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