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Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

India has probably just one Punjabi Scotsman. Writer and historian William Dalrymple lives in eccentric, oddball-style outside Delhi in a rambling bungalow in Mehrauli. He shares his home with......

Will Bonapartist Foneska outgrow Lankan democracy?

M K Bhadrakumar warns that former Sri Lankan army chief General Sarath Fonseka's entry into the country's political arena might alter the geo-political equations in South Asia permanently. When a......

'Basic hygiene more effective against swine flu'

A new study has found that maintaining basic hygiene by washing hands and using face masks can control the spread of swine flu more effectively than vaccines and antiviral drugs.The report has been......

'Gandhi would not have approved of this circus'

UB Group Chairman Vijay Mallya made international headlines last Thursday when he bought Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia for a whopping $1.8 million from an auction in New York. The New York Times......

Cell phones 'a health risk' for kids

An international team of researchers has warned parents to limit their children's use of mobile phones, after studying the effects of the devices on health.The team said 'the electromagnetic fields......

HSBC hasn't done anything that Mr Kejriwal has alleged: Stuart Milne

HSBC appointed group veteran Stuart Milne as chief executive of its India operations in April last year. The period has been extraordinarily tough as the bank came under a cloud because of money......

The best of Inc: Maharashtra's leading entrepreneurs

They personify true qualities of a leader. They are an inspiration for many budding entrepreneurs and businessmen. They are undoubtedly some of the best known faces of India's growth story.......

Jet asked to pay Rs 478-crore dues to Sahara

Bombay high court on Wednesday asked Jet Airways to pay Sahara India Rs 478 crore (Rs 4.78 billion) in two weeks on account of default in its obligations toward the Rs 1,450 crore (Rs 14.5 billion)......

It pays to understand investing!

Investing is thought to be a job for a highly qualified, trained and veteran professional who has seen the ups and downs of markets, and has come out of the downs in green. Complex valuations,......

Soon, a greedier, meaner Monopoly

A new greedier and meaner version of the popular board game Monopoly has been announced, and it is already being predicted to become a best-seller.Monopoly City, touted as the more hardnosed......

Sir Cliff Richard's 70th birthday Indian treat

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Sir Cliff Richard is not planning a big lavish bash for his 70th birthday; instead he plans to have a quiet, private......

The Happening opens well at box office

M Night Shyamalan redeemed himself with his new film The Happening, which surprised many industry forecasters, grossing an estimated three-day worldwide gross of $62 million. The film, produced by......

Shyamalan's mysterious Happening

What is M Night Shyamalan's The Happening all about?Well, the director isn't telling, though he did let out thatthefilm is as a cross between The Birds and Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, and......

Britney's baby, in designer wear

Thanks to Britney Spears' designer friends, her baby withhubby Kevin Federlinemay just make a fashion statement at birth.The pop star,who is expecting her first child later this month,has......

Former England captain Denness dies aged 72

Mike Denness, the only Scotsman to captain England, has died of cancer at the age of 72, the BBC reported on Friday. Denness, a stylish right-hander who led England in 19 of his 28 tests, dropped......

Cardiff get promotion to Premier League after 51 years!

CardiffCity were promoted to the English Premier League on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw at home to Charlton Athletic guaranteed the Welsh side a top-two finish in the Championship (second division).......

Murray happy to get over the line after 'brutal' match

An exhausted Andy Murray credited his mental strength and physical freshness for his tie-break victory over David Ferrer in the Sony Open final on Sunday after a gruelling two hour, 45 minute......

Miami Masters: Murray to face Ferrer in final

Britain’s Andy Murray fought back for a 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 win over France’s Richard Gasquet to reach the final of the Sony Open where he will face Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday. Murray......

Del Potro ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, meets Nadal

While Rafa Nadal continued his impressive comeback to reach the BNP Paribas Open final, Novak Djokovic made a shock exit in Saturday's semi-finals as his winning streak of 22 matches came to......

People speak for scotsman

QNA

Q. What is the full form of HSBC (bank)Where are its headquarters.
M H Kisan: A. more

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Q. What would a Scotsman do with a spurtle?
Narendra Sharma: A. HSBC (abbreviation origin: the "Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation") was founded in the former British colony of Hong Kong (in 3rd...... more

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Weirdest Laws From Around The World

This past weekend, I was catching up on my travel reading when I came upon the interesting tidbit that in Venice, Italy, it is illegal to feed... ...

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Government of Gordon Brown intercepted calls and emails of world leaders at G-20 meetings

The British government under the stewardship of the then prime minister Gordon Brown (pictured), a Scotsman, hacked into the emails and phone calls... ...

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Phil stars in Open's final-round drama

"I feel better equipped that I have ever felt heading into the final round of a US Open," said Phil Mickelson. (AFP Photo) ARDMORE: Leader Phil... ...

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Johnston Press Launches New Recruitment Service in Scotland

/PRNewswire/ -- Johnston Press,one of the leading community media groups in the UK, announcedtoday the launch ofThe SmartListScotland. The... ...

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Asset Based Lending, LLC Ranked #3 in the Nation by Scotsman Guide for Top Overall Hard Money Volume

Asset Based Lending, LLC is proud to be named a Scotsman Guide 2012 Top Mortgage Lender. Asset Based Lending, LLC was ranked #3 in Top Overall Hard... ...

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