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Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka on Wednesday stoutly opposed a United States sponsored resolution coming up against the country at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council, terming it as "unfair and unjust". Addressing the......

Mauritius president among Pravasi awardees

Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag is among the 15 persons and organisations selected for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards for this year. Purryag, who has ancestral roots in India, has been......

US rejects new China map that includes Arunachal Pradesh

The United States said it does not endorse the new "controversial" Chinese map on its passport, which depicts certain disputes territories as its own, causing a major diplomatic row in the region......

India, US, UN intensify efforts to resolve Maldives crisis

World community on Saturday stepped up efforts to end the political stalemate in Maldives, with India seeking a peaceful solution to the "complex" situation and the United States sending a top......

Blake, UN official holds talks with Maldivian leaders

Joining countries like India to help defuse the political crisis in the Maldives, a top United States diplomat on Saturday held talks with ousted President Mohammed Nasheed and his successor......

The world's most eligible royals

"Is This The One?," a British headline blared on a clear September morning 17 years ago above a picture of a diffident kindergarten teacher named Lady Diana Spencer. The blue-blooded 19-year-old......

Australia woos Indian tourists

Tourism between Australia and India has been like froth and bubble for too long. Both countries have too often focused elsewhere and ignored each other, says Timothy Fischer, 58, chairman, Tourism......

Durga puja can be a global crowd puller

Durga puja's approach sends nervous shivers down some Calcutta spines. But though acutely aware of the inconveniences associated with the orgiastic festivity, I can see why, properly handled, this......

The Best Celeb Hairstyles

A new poll of the best celeb hairstyles was conducted and David Beckham landed the fifth spot. The English footballer makes as much news for his stylish haircuts as he does for his fashionable wife......

Victoria Beckham as best man?

The new British law legalisinggay marriages haspromptedBritish singer-songwriter Sir Elton John to set the date of hisnuptials with long-time partner Canadian film producer Dave Furnish. They will......

Wellington: The score... and more

The second Twenty20 international between India and New Zealand will be played at the Westpacstadium in Wellington on February 27.The venue hashosted just a solitary Twenty20 international, between......

Dementieva extends unbeaten run into quarters

Elena Dementieva downplayed any suggestions she was the favourite for the Australian Open title after she romped into the quarter-finals with a 6-2 6-2 demolition of Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova......

In-form Sharapova demolishes Mattek

Top seed and holder Jelena Jankovic weathered a tight first set before crushing American qualifier Alexandra Stevenson 7-5, 6-0 in the Family Circle Cup second round on Wednesday. Second-seeded......

India enter the Golf World Cup

Indian golf received a major boost as it qualified for the World Cup of Golf directly for the first time.Jyoti Randhawa and Arjun Atwal, both former Asian Number ones, created history by earning a......

Beckham leads London Olympic bid

The mad hunt for David Beckham ended on Monday when the English soccer captain was spotted hand-in-hand with his wife Victoria in Singapore to back the London bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.......

People speak for victoria island

QNA

Q. where is victoria
ADITYA SHARMA: A. more

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Q. what is the capital of hong kong ?
Atoz: A. Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. more

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Q. can you locate bass strait
Atoz: A. Bass Strait, channel separating Victoria, Australia, from the island of Tasmania on the south. Its maximum width is 150 miles (240 km), its depth...... more

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Web results for Victoria Island

The last gig of the bandstand revival project this summer is at Dadar Chowpatty this Saturday

eet music culture is taking the city by storm, find out why and also about its rich historical background Last Sunday evening was no ordinary one... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/1836957/report-the-last-gig-of-the-bandstand-revival-project-this-summer-is-at-dadar-chowpatty-this-saturday

Fast food in British Columbia, Canada

In a hurry? Fast food in British Columbia, Canada doesn't have to mean, well, fast food. Quick eats in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler, like their... ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/travel/menus-on-the-go-fast-food-in-british-columbia-canada/articleshow/19950023.cms

Long Island college student, armed intruder killed

A junior at Hofstra University and an armed intruder were fatally shot during an overnight house break-in next to the campus, police said Friday.... ...

http://www.sify.com/news/long-island-college-student-armed-intruder-killed-news-others-nfrxJkfibgg.html

Bloomingdale's To Open At Ala Moana Center

General Growth Properties (NYSE:GGP) Intraday Stock Chart CHICAGO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP) and... ...

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Princess Madeleine reveals lavish royal wedding details

Princess Madeleine and her handsome fiancé and financier Chris ONeill : Published on 17 May. 2013 1:05 AM IST Print Text Size Just three... ...

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