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Liyaqat Shah gets bail, no linkage with terror plot: Court

Suspected Hizbul terrorist Liyaqat Shah was today granted bail by a Delhi court which said the National Investigation Agency’s investigation "confirms" that there is no substantial linkage......

'Panicked' Gehlot misused CBI against Kataria: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party today alleged that the Cenhtral Bureau of Investigation action against its leader Gulab Chand Kataria is nothing but a "conspiracy of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot",......

Will invite PM Singh to my oath-taking ceremony: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif today said he will invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Pakistan for his oath-taking ceremony as the new premier. Sharif invited Singh to......

K'taka: Siddaramaiah, two Dy CMs to take oath today

Two deputy chief ministers along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to take the oath on Monday. Siddarmaiah will be sworn in at 11.40 am at the Kanteerva stadium on Monday. Two deputy CM's......

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Protesters demand SC intervention

Protesting acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, around 150 riot victims today staged a march from Rajghat to Supreme Court but was prevented mid-way. The march......

India calls for water security at global meet

Underlining the importance of water conservation, India today said achieving food and energy security for economic development would not be possible without ensuring water security."Sensitising all......

Taking a home loan? Points to remember

Every person dreams of buying a home and, today, home loans are the means to fulfill this dream. However, buying a house using a home loan requires financial planning and prudence since it is a......

Rupee recovers; ends 7 paise up

After falling to over two-month low levels in early trade, the rupee today closed seven paise higher at 54.73 against the US dollar on fresh selling of the American currency by exporters and......

RBI puts curbs on gold imports by banks

With gold imports putting pressure on the current account deficit, the Reserve Bank today imposed restrictions on import of the yellow metal by banks."To moderate the demand for gold for domestic......

How retailers can redefine shopping experience

In today's digital age, companies need to build an integrated communication strategy to stay ahead of the game. It is difficult being a marketer in the digital age but now you feel you are on top......

Remembering Hema Malini's unforgettable roar in Lal Patthar

In this series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Raaj Kumar-Hema Malini-Raakhee-Vinod Mehra starrer, Lal Patthar (1971). What extreme repercussions can......

Rekha's breathtaking perfection in and as Umrao Jaan

In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Rekha, Farooque Shaikh and Naseeruddin Shah's 1981 film Umrao Jaan. Does breathtaking have an expiry date?......

'Even today, Aamir feels he was the right choice for Josh'

I first saw Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT) in 1998, a good 10 years after it released. Although I didn't think the film was that great, I was inspired by the song Papa Kehte......

25 Years on: Celebrating Aamir-Juhi's romance in QSQT

Mansoor Khan's directorial debut Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak released 25 years ago today, April 29, with then upcoming actors Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, starring in their first major......

How Sohrab Modi won over Prithviraj Kapoor

In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Prithviraj Kapoor and Sohrab Modi 's 1941 film Sikander. Sikander ne Porous se ki thi ladayi, jo ki thi......

Rajasthan Royals are not underdogs, says Stuart Binny

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Stuart Binny today said his team is not the underdogs ahead of Saturday's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium."We are a very relaxed......

Will do my best to give back to the game: Somdev

Somdev Devvarman, who led the players' revolt against AITA, today said veterans Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupahti have provided useful ideas for the betterment of Indian tennis but only time will......

IPL: Rajasthan Royals suspend contracts of tainted trio

Beleaguered Rajasthan Royals on Monday terminated the contract of the three players -- including India pacer S Sreesanth -- arrested on charges of spot-fixing in the ongoing Indian Premier League......

Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC

Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president of the world governing body (FILA) said on Saturday. More......

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Q. Wasim Akram wrote inTimes of India column today--Veeru Sehwag Looks likes a No 11 batsman now !Is he not RIGHT then after poor IPL 6 performance by Veeru !!!
Suraj Ka Dostaana: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/wasim-akram-wrote-intimes-of-india-column-today--veeru-sehwa/25627079/answers/

Q. Arjun Kapor was 140Kgs when he was twenty one-Today -what a transition Did you notice that ??
Diya AurBaatiHum: A. Veeru is not a cricketer now more

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Q. Qna is much boring today,,mehfil me ronak kb ayegi
Deepanshi Kadam: A. Yes. aur Kaam dhanda hai nahi. yehi sab dekhtay rehtay hain. more

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Unrest erupts in Bangladesh's troubled garment hub

Bangladeshi police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at thousands of garment workers today as they demanded a wage hike at a protest in a... ...

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Rights group criticizes Sri Lanka's rights record

An international human rights group said today that respect for basic rights and liberties has declined in Sri Lanka in the four years since the... ...

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Chinas human H7N9 bird flu outbreak has cost the countrys poultry industry more than USD 65 billion as consumers shun chicken, government officials... ...

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Kerry

Citing discrimination and violence against religious groups, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Muslims, US Secretary of State John Kerry today... ...

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