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Why Sharad Pawar may still spring a surprise

The veteran politician’s announcement to quit active politics may just be another instance where he has gone back on his word, says Neeta Kolhatkar. Early this May, Union Agriculture Minister......

The Arab Spring withers into winter

Its promise has fallen short before the onslaught of the votaries of the old order and ruthless extremist forces, notes Talmiz Ahmad. A little over two years ago, the Arab Spring swept the......

Giant tornado hits Texas, 6 dead, 100 injured

A severe spring tornado slammed parts of the southern American state of Texas, demolishing several homes, killing at least six people and injuring over a 100. The police reported that the hardest......

PHOTOS: Welcoming SPRING after a chilly winter

Rediff.com brings you a presentation of photographs of people enjoying the new season of growth, warmth and festivities. Take a look at our spring collection. Youths cool off at a spring near the......

Message from Beijing: DO NOT expect a 'Chinese spring'

The importance of political reforms to sustain economic reforms, which was the keynote of the policies advocated by Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, has been given less importance in the deliberations......

Keep cash in hand ahead of elections, Budget

There are times when certain critical events can leave your entire financial position in a state of upheaval. This can spring a surprise and it is essential to identify these events beforehand.......

Jaguar F-Type is nothing short of a masterpiece

The first glance at the alluring Jaguar F-Type, and Grammy winner Rodney Crowell’s famous line springs to mind: “If looks could kill then my heart would beat no more.” It’s......

Why travel agents are defaulting on crores of payments

Bankruptcies are rare in the travel sector. Which is why when Delhi-based Spring Travels defaulted on a payment of over Rs 120 crore (Rs 1.2 billion) to airlines for ticket sales, it took everyone......

Manufacturing data stokes fears of spring turning cold

Growth in Chinese factories slowed to a crawl as export demand dwindled, while Germany saw business activity decline for the first time in five months. Major economies in North America, Europe and......

GlaxoSmithKline back on health track

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer has a knack of springing surprises.It posted a healthy volume growth of about nine per cent in the December 2012 quarter when most other packaged foods companies struggled......

Sofia Hayat: I don't know what to expect in Bigg Boss

Just when you wonder if Bigg Boss has any more surprises to offer, out springs London-based model-actress Sofia Hayat. The starlet is set to enter the show as a wild card entry. Jet-lagged and......

Terrific films at the Toronto Film Festival

Gems from Toronto: Gender conflict in India, revisiting American slavery, and the fount of the Arab spring. A freed slave, who is also a gifted violinist living in a New York city with his wife and......

Selena Gomez, Wolverine: A day out in Hollywood

Here's what's happening in the world of Hollywood stars. Actress and singer Selena Gomez, who stars in Spring Breakers this year, poses for pictures as she presents her collection of clothes......

Oscar 2012 moments that stole the show

The 84th Annual Academy Awards did not spring any surprises in the red carpet fashion and winners' departments but it did have quite a few show-stealing moments. Here's looking at some of the high......

Brangelina planning a spring wedding?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who have been together for seven years and have six children, are said to be setting their sights on a spring wedding. The Hollywood A-list couple are discussing......

FIFA World Cup: Socceroos fearless, Japan and Korea quietly confident

Clubbed in a veritable group of death for next year's World Cup, Australia believe they can spring a surprise while fellow Asian qualifiers Japan, South Korea and Iran were more cautious with their......

Macau Open win a stepping stone to World No 1, says Dipika Pallikal

Talk about Indian squash, and Dipika Pallikal is the first name that springs to mind. The 22-year-old is in prime form this year. She beat former World No 1 Rachael Grinham of Australia to win......

'My ultimate goal and dream is to be ranked No 1'

Talk about Indian squash, and Dipika Pallikal is the first name that springs to mind. And, why not? The 21-year-old is in prime form this year. The World No 13 put Indian squash firmly on......

'Indian paddlers not among favourites in Olympics'

India's foreign table tennis coach Leszek Kucharski feels Olympic-bound paddlers Soumyajit Ghosh and Ankita Das can spring a few surprises but they are not among the favourites to win a medal in......

Coach confident wrestler Geeta can spring surprises in London

India's first female grappler at the Olympics, Geeta Phogat can spring a few upsets with a little bit of luck at the upcoming quadrennial event in London, feels chief coach of the women's wrestling......

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People speak for spring

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Q. If all the salmon caught in Canada in one year were laid end to end across the Sahara Desert the smell would be absolutely awful.
Luv Sinha: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/if-all-the-salmon-caught-in-canada-in-one-year-were-laid-end/26798323/answers/

Q. A group of dog offspring is known as a?
Nauty: A. In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/a-group-of-dog-offspring-is-known-as-a/26781108/answers/26798332

Q. Which SEASON you like most - WINTER or SPRING or SUMMER ???
Prasoon Sinha: A. Giaaa spring. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-season-you-like-most---winter-or-spring-or-summer-/26766581/answers/26781199

Q. which is the festival season
Nemeechand Mali: A. spring more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-festival-season/26741629/answers/26766583

Q. "What walks on four in spring, two in summer and three in winter?"
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. spring time of flowers, colors, birds chirping and celebration tine is festival season! more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-walks-on-four-in-spring-two-in-summer-and-three-in-wint/26739369/answers/26741643

Web results for Spring

Eric D. Isaacs appointed provost of University of Chicago

Eric D Isaacs Eric D. Isaacs, an accomplished physicist, a national advocate for basic research and director of Argonne National Laboratory,... ...

http://www.universitiesnews.com/2013/12/10/eric-d-isaacs-appointed-provost-of-university-of-chicago/

All is Bright for the Yuletide Season at West Hills Smiles

WEST HILLS, Calif., Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is a wonderful time to make new memories with beloved family and old friends.... ...

http://in.sys-con.com/node/2891342

Jennifer Lopez in Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2014

http://www.vogue.in/content/jennifer-lopez-bibhu-mohapatra-spring-2014

Ed4Online Partners with Bridgepoint Education to Offer eTextbooks from Thuze

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed4Online will offer the Thuze library of eTextbooks to students across the country under the terms of a... ...

http://www.itnewsonline.com/showprnstory.php?storyid=301447

Fashion for 2014

Grey Goose has tapped three Indian fashion magazines, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Noblesse, to predict trends for Spring/Summer 2014. Right from Punk... ...

http://luxpresso.com/photogallery-style/style-du-jour-fashion-for-2014/26276

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