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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......

When our government isn't ours anymore

In Delhi this December, we understood how many others from Kashmir to Koodankulam have long felt, says Shivam Vij The girl wasn't aware that the Udyog Bhavan Metro station in central Delhi had......

All Delhi Metro stations re-opened after 2 weeks

All Metro stations in central Delhi were re-opened for the commuters on Monday morning.Ten Metro stations have been out of bounds for several days in the last two weeks because of the protests......

Indian-Americans hold candle light vigil for rape victim

Braving chilly weather, Indian-Americans gathered at the Gandhi Statue in Washington to hold a candle light vigil for the 23-year-old Delhi gang rape victim, who died after battling for life for 13......

Protests, prayers for women's safety at Jantar Mantar

Demanding tougher laws to protect women in India, scores of protestors gathered at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday and prayed for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, who was cremated......

'Metro Cash & Carry: It's a low-margin business'

James Scott, Metro Cash & Carry's regional operating officer (Asia) based in Singapore, virtually lives out of a suitcase. With the regional headquarters in Hong Kong and operations across China,......

Singapore plans SEZs in Indian metros

Singapore is eyeing cities like Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai for developing special economic zones. It is also looking at collaborating with educational institutions in India for student exchange......

Jet-Etihad deal is a death knell for Air India: Trivedi

Abu Dhabi has asked for an increase in seat capacity post Jet-Etihad deal. If Indian government agrees, more fliers will use Etihad than Air India. This will spell disaster for the country’s......

'Kingfisher still enjoys goodwill among travellers'

Kingfisher Airlines still enjoys goodwill among Indian travellers who are optimistic about its revival sometime in the future, according to a recent survey conducted by tripadvisor.in, a global......

Banks to soon decide on KFA request for working capital

A consortium of lenders led by State Bank of India (SBI) will soon take a call on providing the working capital to cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines.According to sources, the airline has requested......

Coming in 2011: Tinseltown's newest celebs!

Tinseltown is witnessing a baby boom this year. Hollywood as well as Bollywood will see quite a number of new celebrities being born this year. Here's a look at the......

Meet the director behind Gladiator and Robin Hood

Ridley Scott is 72 now, but the director shows absolutely no signs of exhaustion. His films are bigger than ever, and with Robin Hood hitting Indian theatres today, here are my favourites from his......

'I am seriously considering slowing down'

Akshay Kumar carried the Vancouver Winter Olympic torch on Toronto's Yonge Street on December 17 at the invitation of the Canadian government. Soon after his run, Ajit Jain caught up with Kumar.......

Shiney Ahuja: Har Pal will be a super hit

His film Hijack hit the marquee last week. We're talking about Shiney Ahuja, the lead actor of the action-packed movie directed by Kunal Shivdasani. On Friday, fans got a chance to interact with......

Spotted: Dharmendra in Singapore

Reader Ajay Singh Yadav was in Singapore when he met his biggest hero.Ajay ran into Dharmendra in June 2006, and was lucky enough toget this picture taken.For those of us not lucky enough to catch......

In-form Uthappa writing good India comeback script

Out-of-favour Indian batsman Robin Uthappa has given up the funky haircuts to get back on the national team and said he would gladly give up his $2 million Indian Premier League (IPL) cheque if it......

I want more Grand Slams, says bleary-eyed Djokovic

Novak Djokovic belted out Serbian folk songs in an all-in party after clinching the Australian Open, but shrugged off a poor night's sleep to focus on more glory on the clay-courts of Roland......

'Will approach pvt sector for CWG sponsorship'

Some of the top PSUs may have pulled out of the Commonwealth Games in the wake of corruption allegations, but Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi is unperturbed, saying he is confident of......

'We will organise the best Games ever'

Tarlochan Singh, Indian Member of Parliament and chairman of the media committee of India's Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee, was in Toronto to receive the Queen's Baton.He was accompanied......

People speak for singapore metro

QNA

Q. Do you think our Delhi metro has a similar speed if we compare with the other countried metro?
: A. yes it is comparable with Singapore matro. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/do-you-think-our-delhi-metro-has-a-similar-speed-if-we-compa//answers/16762884

Q. \"INDIA HAS 16 PERCENT OF THE WORLD\'S POPULATION, BUT ONLY 2.4 PERCENT OF ITS LAND, RESULTING IN GREAT PRESSURES ON ITS NATURAL RESOURCES.\" And so the progress in which we are moving is laudable and our progress in future will lie more on industrial development than agricultural development as we have only limited resources. Comment
Vignesh: A. ......but still we're seventh largest country in the world comrad :D China's 4th largest country in the world, only, but they managed pop better. I...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/quotindia-has-16-percent-of-the-worlds-population-but-only-2/16762840/answers/16657716

Q. Should we restrict certain areas in big cities only for cyclists to avoid pollution and congestion?
Josna: A. Very good question. There are few countries that have cycle zones in place. However, they are mainly found in developed nations, that are aware of...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/should-we-restrict-certain-areas-in-big-cities-only-for-cycl/16626817/answers/15609071

Q. What do you understand by India's "Look East Policy"?
Francisco: A. india being a member of SAARC taken a leading role, but when it comes to enhancement and achievement, its always to better to look at those who...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-do-you-understand-by-indias-quotlook-east-policyquot/15595500/answers/13076981

Q. Some persons asks qns. but never bother to read ans. s it not unfair?
Srijith KP: A. Well, qna is basically meant for reopening mutual dialogue which has almost come to a grinding halt of late.While the reassuring attitude of My...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/some-persons-asks-qns.-but-never-bother-to-read-ans.-s-it-no/13076267/answers/13855480

Web results for Singapore Metro

I am loving it!

After being away for 12 years, what changes do you see in India? I find that India is going through a fantastic change; there is so much happening... ...

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Ravi Gururaj named chairman of Nasscom's...

Diesel cost $16.86 a barrel more than Dubai crude in Singapore on Thurs; the spread has risen 30% since 2 May QUICK LINKS: Financial Services |... ...

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Smoothie King Targets New York, Washington, D.C. And Baltimore For Franchise Growth

/PRNewswire/ --Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced today it is targeting New York,... ...

http://in.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=57604410

Man electrocuted after CMRL truck rams power pole

A 58-year-old trader from Alandur was electrocuted after a high tension overhead cable snapped and fell on him after a truck, engaged at the Metro... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Man-electrocuted-after-CMRL-truck-rams-power-pole/2013/05/16/article1591814.ece

Beyond the Tea Gardens

Dataquest Assam, which is known for its tea gardens, scenic beauty, and its rich culture and heritage, was the growth engine for the... ...

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