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A story of true grit from Colachel

For those who don't believe in miracles, there is evidence in flesh and blood. Visit the James Hospital in Colachel, Kanyakumari, and meet Dr James Premkumar who, assisted by 15 doctors, 45 nurses......

Elections soon after Diwali!

The state of the economy which is in a far worse condition than the government wants us to know; the UPA's instability and the Robert Vadra factor may force a Lok Sabha election this winter,......

TEXT: US President Obama's State of the Union address

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday delivered his State of the Union address in which he spelt out the agenda for the second term of his Presidency.Here's the verbatim text of his......

Rape, rage and a reality check

It remains to be seen how this phenomenon of public activism will translate in the political sphere. Unless this outpouring of outrage over the Delhi gang-rape can be channelised politically, the......

Bal Thackeray, a mystery inside an enigma

Bal Thackeray described himself as a missionary warrior for the cause of Marathi, but what it meant could never be deciphered by anyone, writes Kumar KetkarBalasaheb was a mystery even to his son......

Petrol price may be hiked by Rs 3

A hike in diesel and domestic LPG prices has been deferred for now, but an increase in petrol prices later this week looks imminent. An Empowered Group of Minister (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister......

Insurance policies will now be held in demat account

The hassle of managing the paperwork for several insurance policies may soon become a relic. Going forward, you will be able to hold these in a 'demat' account, in an electronic format. But,......

Cancel 2G licences given by Raja, says PAC report

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's offer to present himself for questioning appeared to have weighed in on the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee with the PAC giving him a clean chit in its draft......

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota on his new venture

Ashok Soota, founder chairman of MindTree, who recently left the company he co-founded in 1999, is preparing the grounds for his new venture. The new company called Happiest Minds, which is......

Is Internet Explorer wary of Chrome?

Even as Microsoft's browser rules the roost when it comes to the number of users, Google Chrome users displayed loyalty with only 35 per cent switch-outs. With no clear preference when it comes......

Have you watched these great DVDs?

\\nThe biggest DVD and Blu-ray attraction this week is True Grit, the remake of the John Wayne classic that became a big hit for brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. The gritty, sparse but emotionally......

Review: Don't miss True Grit

Shaikh Ayaz reviews True Grit. Post YOUR reviews here!Upon receiving his only Oscar -- and that, too, for sentimental reasons -- John Wayne, world's most beloved cowboy, bellowed, "Whhhhow, if I......

King's Speech, True Grit lead Oscar race

The Kings Speech, a British drama about the stammering monarch King George VI, leads this year's Oscar nominations with 12 nods, while another period drama True Grit follows closely with 10......

True Grit tops US box office

The commanding position True Grit -- which became the number one film inNorth America over the weekend -- has been occupying in recent weeks at the box office should certainly boost its chances of......

The Ten Most Googled Hollywood Films of 2011

According to The Telegraph report, Twilight Saga's latest installment Breaking Dawn was the most searched film on Google in the UK this year. The film enjoys a huge fan following all around......

Shon Wan Ho, Li Xuerui clinch India Open titles

Olympic-bound shuttler Shon Wan Ho of Korea showcased a stunning display of true grit to shock defending champion Lee Chong Wei in the summit clash and clinch his maiden Super Series title, at the......

Terry shows true grit for Chelsea

Behind Chelsea's multi-national side displaying the full range of continental skills stands home-grown captain John Terry.Marshalling his team and protecting his goal with quiet authority and......

Germany grit their teeth

Germany refused to despair after their dismal 0-0 draw with Latvia and promised to show their true mettle in the decisive Euro 2004 group match against the Czech Republic on Thursday."We must......

True grit from Oram against India

Jacob Oram, whose performance with the bat and ball led New Zealand to victory in the first one-day international against India on Thursday, said he was pleased with the grit he showed during the......

VVS, we will miss you

With V V S Laxman unpadding, looks like cricket has seen the last of the touch artistes, says M P Anil Kumar. That I could never watch Gundappa Viswanath bat live would remain a regret for life.......

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Q. One has to admire the grit and determination of protesters who, notwithstanding biting cold in Delhi, have continued to raise their voices for justice ?
Syed Ilyas: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/one-has-to-admire-the-grit-and-determination-of-protesters-w/24788862/answers/

Q. Sachin is the Indian batsman who is In-form. David Warner Australian opener says. (Today's TOI).Is he joking or making fun of Sachin or Team India or both???
QueSera Sera: A. true; govt. can not ignore the public demand. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/sachin-is-the-indian-batsman-who-is-in-form.-david-warner-au/21785991/answers/24789018

Q. now thats wat I Call ________________ ???
QueSera Sera: A. ...grit. True grit. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/now-thats-wat-i-call--/21785991/answers/20019647

Q. Till intervel, we can enjoy movies in theatre. After that people make it restaurants - eating gritting and crispy things, munching, drinking -gulugulu -- a lot of noice disturbing our peace. Do you experience it ?
Paaruul Advani: A. yes very true but ohh u forgot the "BURP" sound effect;-)).. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/till-intervel-we-can-enjoy-movies-in-theatre.-after-that-peo/20019616/answers/17504912

Q. Do U think one has to be COURAGE enough to face DEFEAT too ?
Jim: A. True courage and grit is reflected in how a person reacts when he is losing... so the answer is yes. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/do-u-think-one-has-to-be-courage-enough-to-face-defeat-too-/17504861/answers/17469780

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Everest high for 44-year-old

Ace mountaineer Susen Mahto (44) aced the Everest the Tibetans call the 29,029ft peak Chomolungma at 7am on Sunday, becoming the fourth... ...

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Live blog - swearing-in of Siddu cabinet

Live coverage of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka cabinet *10.20: CM Siddaramiah leaves for Raj Bhavan. Governor expected to... ...

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TechStars Arrives In Austin, Operating From Capital Factory

TechStars is the #1 startup accelerator in the world, and now it's in Austin. Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 TechStars is a startup accelerator... ...

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Carl Warren & Company Named 2013 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association

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'Jugaad' Plant Returns power to the people

It's a power play of a different sort that has brought to light the true grit of some people in a small village in Hazaribag . In a David-Goliath... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Jugaad-Plant-Returns-power-to-the-people/articleshow/20093605.cms