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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......

'War on terrorism can't be fought in Afghan villages'

Shaida Abdali, the 33-year-old ambassador to India believes that Delhi and Kabul have to do much more to secure the region, says Jyoti Malhotra A group of sardars are making merry so loudly that......

Pak army chief briefed about operation to kill Osama: Book

A colonel in the Pakistan's spy agency -- the Inter-Services Intelligence -- had provided vital help to the Central Investigation Agency in tracing Osama bin Laden, a new book has claimed. The book......

Pak-US in fresh row over embassy expansion in Islamabad

At a cost of $740 million, it would have been the biggest American mission overseas. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad on how the US embassy's expansion plans in Pakistan has run into trouble.......

Man arrested for planning terror attack in New York

A 27-year-old man, who was allegedly an al Qaeda sympathiser, has been arrested in New York by law enforcement authorities on charges that he planned to carry out terror attacks in the city......

'We wish Rajat well in these trying times'

Leading IIT alumni in the United States, including former chairmen and CEOs of Fortune 500 multinational conglomerates like Raj L Gupta, expressed sadness over the Greek-like tragic fall of Rajat......

'Pranab's exit will not affect economic reforms'

Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao assured audience at the Asia Society in Washington, DC on Thursday that the accession to the presidency by India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, would not in any......

US pushes for early bilateral trade treaty with India

As Indo-US trade is poised to cross $100 billion, Washington has asked New Delhi to push up momentum on a bilateral investment treaty. "The negotiations on the treaty should be pushed up," former......

Strong dollar is in interest of economy: US Fed

A strong and stable dollar is both in the American interest and in the interest of the global economy, US Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday."The Federal Reserve believes......

First PHOTOS: The stunning Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test programme on Sunday (March 20), taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, in front of several thousand employees,......

Twilight 4 all set to beat James Bond's Skyfall

The vampires and werewolves are all set to devour James Bond. The latest and final instalment of the franchise The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 is expected to draw millions of teenagers,......

Meet your hosts for Oscar 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! James Franco and Anne Hathaway will be co-hosting the 83rd Academy Awards, according to the organisers. As per......

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

Though the special check at New York's John Fitzgerald Kennedy airport was a clear case of racial profiling, award-winning Malayalam superstar Mammootty does not take it personally. Mammootty had......

Satnam can become first Indian in NBA, says Gervin

US basketball legend George 'The Iceman' Gervin feels that 15-year-old, 7-ft two-inches tall Satnam Singh Bhamara can become the first Indian to play in the glamorous NBA if he shows passion for......

Roddick brings Isner back to earth

Top seed Andy Roddick ended the fairy tale run of 416th-ranked John Isner by beating the tour rookie 6-4, 7-6 in the $600,000 Washington Open on Sunday.Roddick served a modest 12 aces in the......

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Q. what is the specialty of 04-03?
Hitler: A. more

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Q. US government staged 9/11: Ahmadinejad Do you agree with the statement of Iranian leader?
Hitler: A. FACT 1: WTC Building 7 was one of the largest buildings in downtown Manhattan. It was 47 stories tall, about half the height of the Towers, and...... more

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Q. Who is the inventor of Television ? Year?
SREENIVAS: A. You have really opened up a can of worms with that question! Probably no other invention in history has been so hotly disputed as the prestigious...... more

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Q. which is the tollest tree ?
Madhumita Yadav: A. along the banks of Redwood Creek, are the world's tallest known trees. The tallest is 368 feet (112.3m) and several of its neighbors are not far...... more

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Q. 1939 was one of Hollywoods best years. This was the year that saw the release of Gone With the Wind, as also Stage Coach, Goodbye Mr. Chips , Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Wuthering Heights . Another landmark film from this year, a book -adaptation directed by Victor Fleming, was marketed as MGMs Technicolor Triumph . Name this film.
Susmita Dinda: A. The Wizard of Oz ...!! more

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West may boost Syria rebels if Assad won't talk peace

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US immigration bill retains 'killer provision'

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