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Kolkata is now India's pollution capital

Kolkata has upstaged Delhi as the air pollution capital of India, accounting for more deaths due to lung cancer and heart attack than the capital city.More than 18 persons per one lakh people in......

Thanks to a divided Opposition, Parl functions smoothly

Whether it is the chopper deal, the Kurien case or the anti-rape ordinance, divisions in the Opposition ranks on these issues has eased the pressure on the UPA government, feels Sunita MogaBefore......

Year-end 2012: The year that was for Tamil Nadu

2012 was a difficult year for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa as she had to wage a legal battle with Karnataka on the Cauvery issue and face criticism for long powercuts in the state from......

Menon abduction: Giving into the Maoists not an option

Serious brainstorming at the national level is fast becoming a necessity to deal with this phenomenon of abductions by the Maoists. The home ministry's hands-off approach is certainly not what......

Does yoga belong to Hinduism? The debate is on

Is it a Hindu thing? Is it a 'mongrel' tradition? Is it merely exercise? Arthur J Pais explores the debate that has America in a knot One of the first things Connecticut-born, Florida-raised Dr......

Indian i-bankers upstage global big boys in volume

The year 2009 was a difficult year for Indian merger and acquisitiondeals. However, it established the supremacy of Indian investment bankers (i-bankers) by catapulting them to the top of the......

Infosys has given stock options worth Rs 50,000 crore

Since its inception in July 1981 with a capital of Rs 10,000 that the current chairman, N R Narayana Murthy, borrowed from his wife, Infosys has given stock options worth Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500......

How much blackmoney in Swiss banks? Govt has no idea

As the tussle seeking disclosure of names of people who have stashed black money abroad continues in Supreme Court, the Finance Ministry says it has 'no authentic figures' about the quantum of......

Now, create personal knowledge vault online

Imagine a space on the Web where you can create a knowledge base of your own and access it for years down the line. That was the thought that led Titash Neogi to create Bibkosh - a networking......

IMAGES: 16 stunning show-stoppers at Geneva Motor Show

Carmakers from across the world have displayed some of the best concept and production models and the ongoing Geneva Motor Show. Here are a handpicked few that stand out in the crowd: Click NEXT......

It's the age of hit 'dirty' songs

First, there were suggestive lyrics, specimens of which include, mostly in the 90s, songs such as Sarkai Lo Khatiya, Choli ke Peechhe and Chad Gaya Upar Re. Today, to cater to the new-age......

Kajol: Motherhood is damn tiring!

Kajol is back to playing mom on screen in her latest film, We Are Family. While she may be excited about it, the real joy will come only in October when Kajol plays a mom once again, off screen!......

Now, you can read 3 Idiots

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to. The cast and crew of last year's blockbuster 3 Idiots -- actor Sharman Joshi, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Kareena Kapoor and director......

Greatest Hollywood outfits from the movies

The black Givenchy dress Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast At Tiffany's is top of the frocks, according to a poll. The gown was named the greatest female screen outfit in the survey for DVD rental......

Looking at television's rising stars

There's more to anchoring shows than just smiles and glamour. Indian TV's young, zany hosts reveal a few secrets When Vivaan Bhatena's father passed away unexpectedly in 2004, his world came......

Chand hails team effort for the World Cup win

India captain Unmukt Chand hailed the "team spirit and obedience" of his boys after they upstaged formidable defending champions Australia to clinch their third Under-19 World Cup title in......

India's chances hinge on bowlers' fitness: Warne

Australian spin legend believes India's chances of upstaging Michael Clarke's men in their own backyard in the upcoming four-Test series will largely depend on the fitness of their pace bowlers......

Proteas ready to challenge India for No1 Test spot

Upstaging India from the top of Test rankings would be South Africa's top priority this season, captain Graeme Smith said on Sunday. India are the world's top-ranked Test side with 128 points,......

Proteas ready to challenge India for No1 Test spot

Upstaging India from the top of Test rankings would be South Africa's top priority this season, captain Graeme Smith said on Sunday. India are the world's top-ranked Test side with 128 points,......

Anil Kumble: India have the skill to upstage Pak

Team India, says Anil Kumble, needs to control the emotions and not get carried away in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Pakistan.The lead-up to the second semi-final has been......

  People speak for upstaging india

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Q. Singh is King !don't you think that BJP did a wrong thing by calling for vote of confidence ?does this not show that power hunger nature of politicians , when nuclear deal was in the best interest of the country.
:  A. I agree that Manmohan Singh, from the way he replied in his address proved that he is the King, with no one coming any where near him in politival...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/singh-is-king-dont-you-think-that-bjp-did-a-wrong-thing-by-c//answers/9946055

The Abuser
Q. Was Indias World Cup win in 1983 was the biggest upset in the history of ODIs so far?
The Abuser:  A. The biggest upset now in One day cricket is Bangladesh's upset of Australia in 2005:The day the team with the worst ODI record - by some distance -...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/was-indias-world-cup-win-in-1983-was-the-biggest-upset-in-th/9944382/answers/15724520

Good Citizen
Q. If Maya becomes PM by hook or crook or even by fluke, ONLY and only BJP will be responsible for it, and for the ruin of India !!!
Good Citizen:  A. BJP has been desperate to upstage the governance everywhere. There are more issues that they are responsible than just touting mayavati as the next PM. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/if-maya-becomes-pm-by-hook-or-crook-or-even-by-fluke-only-an/15720154/answers/9902402

QueSera Sera
Q. WHICH IS THE MOST POLLUTED CITY IN INDIA
QueSera Sera:  A. Kolkata surpasses Delhi in pollution28 May, 2008, 1024 hrs IST, PTIKOLKATA: Kolkata has upstaged Delhi as the air pollution capital of India,...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-most-polluted-city-in-india/9902372/answers/8866910

  Web results for Upstaging India
Rajasthan Royals look to upstage Mumbai Indians for final berth

Kolkata: They have shown remarkable fighting spirit despite the demoralizing spot-fixing scandal and the Rajasthan Royals will now look to upstage... ...

http://post.jagran.com/ipl-rajasthan-royals-look-to-upstage-mumbai-indians-for-final-berth-1369302559
Seedorf out to revive Botafogo's past glory

, May 23 (IANS) Mention Botafogo to most young Brazilian football fans and the likelihood is the word will conjure images of a battling club with a... ...

http://www.topnews.in/sports/seedorf-out-revive-botafogos-past-glory-237736
Amit Shah as Modi's man for Mission UP

The December chill was missing that morning.Instead there were eardrum bursting crackers furiously assaulting the senses of all who cared to reach... ...

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amit-shah-narendra-modi-bjp-uttar-pradesh-rajnath-singh-bjp-president/1/272205.html
Himalayan blunder still on

The Sino-Indian border standoff may be over, but the country needs to prepare itself for future. Its logistics preparedness, especially the road... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/agenda/cover-story/himalayan-blunder-still-on.html
Punjab crush Mumbai Indians by 50 runs

Punjab, who were already knocked out of playoffs race, ended their IPL 6 campaign on a high note with registering a comprehensive 50-run victory... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/news/KXIP-vs-MI-Kings-XI-Punjab-thrash-Mumbai-Indians-by-50-runs/articleshow/20121431.cms

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