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In PHOTOS: Spectacular ice wonders

The 27th Harbin international ice and snow festival themed 'Merry Ice and Snow, Passionate City' kicked off recently.More than 70 ice sculptors from 16 countries and regions are attending the......

R-Day parade: Cultural heritage, military might on show

A kaleidoscopic view of the country's rich cultural heritage and military prowess were on display at the 64th Republic Day parade Saturday on the 8-km stretch from Rajpath to Red Fort. An eager......

China celebrates National Day before major shake-up

Bracing for a once-in-a-decade power change, China's top leadership on Monday appeared relaxed during the 63rd National Day celebrations, as they laid floral wreaths at Hero's Monument in Tiananmen......

Mumbai: 19,000 cops for security during Ganesh festival

Heavy security arrangements have been put in place for the widely celebrated Ganesh festival with 19,000 policemen deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incident during the event, police......

ODD PHOTOS: Wrestling camels, guitar-shaped coffin, more...

We present some of the most bizarre photographs from across the globe in recent times: Two wrestling camels fight at the Pamucak arena during the Selcuk-Efes Camel Wrestling Festival in the town......

Rate hike: Bankers say enough!

The country's leading bankers don't want any more policy rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India.Speaking at the Business Standard Banking Round Table in Mumbai on Monday, five of the six bank......

BMW, Merc or Audi? 20 cars to choose from

The country's three major luxury car makers are fighting neck to neck to get a pie of the growing high-end car market and have laid out an elaborate portfolio for their customers to choose from.......

Better deal for your house

The festival season is not only a good time to buy a property. It also offers great opportunities to sell, primarily because buyers are likely to be in a rush to seal the deal. Consequently,......

India's hotel industry looks, feels sunnier

Things are beginning to look better for the hospitality industry across India, with an increase in occupancy levels to 10-30 per cent and hotel rates getting closer to the pre-recession ones.Says......

Avoid gifting a burden! Here's how

Do you want an apartment or car as Christmas gift, your closest buddy asks. Plump wisely for your present. As new gifting rules have been introduced from October 1, take care to avoid the......

Must Watch Films at The Toronto Film Festival

Over 400 films, 11 days of screenings, world premiers, red carpets, celebrities, panel discussions, parties and business deals makes the Toronto International Film Festival the best film event in......

Must Watch Movies at the Berlin Film Festival

Looking at the Top 10 movies at the recently-concluded Berlin International Film Festival. Germany is experiencing one of the coldest winters in decades, but the past two weeks witnessed a......

Rani, Neil at Mumbai Film Festival

The 11th Mumbai Film Festival, organised by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), kicked off on Thursday in the city. Among those present at the glittering event were Rani Mukerji, Neil......

'I've not met a star as simple as Rajinikanth'

Naman Ramachandran is steeped in the world of cinema being writer, film critic and film consultant. A trustee of the Satyajit Ray Foundation, London, and a founder-member of the London Indian......

Fifty shades of Anurag Kashyap

Sustained exposure to global cinema helps the extraordinarily successful director push the envelope in a conservative Indian film industry.It is 3pm on a Sunday afternoon when I walk into The......

UK-based Indian footballers get a look

A football festival in the English city of Liverpool has given a kick-start to the aspirations of Indian playershoping to make the grade.Last week'sAsiaEurope Football Festival brought Indian......

Geethu Anna Jose ready for basketball's big league

Geethu Anna Jose is the first Indian to attend try-outs for the American professional basketball league. Shobha Warrier traces the rise of the25-year-old captain of the Indian women's team. Geethu......

Messi outshines Ronaldo

Lionel Messi won his personal duel with his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo lighting up Argentina's 2-1 win over Portugal by making one goal and scoring the winner in a lively friendly international......

Mourinho vows to isolate emotion on San Siro return

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho breezed back into the San Siro like a rock star on Tuesday but the ice cool Portuguese said sentiment had nothing to do with the serious business of reaching the......

Rajkot Congress mourns 'death' of Scindia ground

Following the 'death' of the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground (MSCG) in Rajkot amid the Independence Day celebrations, the city Congress on Tuesday evening staged besna and held a 'condolence......

People speak for watch city festival

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Q. Full Moon day - what makes this fullmoon day special in cities across tamilnadu ??
: A. Chitra Pournami The Chitra Pournami festival is celebrated in the Thanjavur and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu. This festival is celebrated...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/full-moon-day---what-makes-this-fullmoon-day-special-in-citi//answers/16997911

Q. Sometimes we feel that a movie which we liked so much during our school/college days is not that interesting now. Other times we couldn\'t yet find a movie that is more interesting than a movie which we enjoyed a lot, years back. Do you have such experiences? Can you name a movie which falls in either of the categories?
Thyagarajan Mahadevan: A. No doubt that this kind of `Going Down the Memory Lane` provides a peculiar kind of dilemma in the minds of viewers especially when he/she wishes...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/sometimes-we-feel-that-a-movie-which-we-liked-so-much-during/16997674/answers/16539241

Q. Which is the most beautiful, memorable place you have visited? Why is it still in your memory so lively?
Muktha Radhakrishnan: A. Muktha, while composing this question, may be you had those places before your eyes which are known as ``Tourists Attraction`` with star-graded...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-most-beautiful-memorable-place-you-have-visited/16534062/answers/14443317

Q. Since when we have been beginning our new year on 1st January?
Muktha Radhakrishnan: A. From British Period onlyIn countries which use the Gregorian calendar, New Year is celebrated on January 1, the date that is considered the most...... more

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Q. What can be the impacts of the Swine Flu on Economy???
Joyesh Chakraborty: A. Its off course purely a health crisis, but is going to affect Economy in various manners.1. Retail: since people will be staying home and not...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-can-be-the-impacts-of-the-swine-flu-on-economy/14945194/answers/15415003

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Sun-kissed, surf-swept... always

Rarely does anyone encounter a brawny-looking reptile unknowingly interrupting one's morning chore in the toilet. But such a pleasantly shocking... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/sunkissed-surfswept-always/article4727960.ece

Anupam Kher dedicates play to father (Movie Snippets)

Actor Anupam Kher is delighted about performing the play "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" for the 300th time and dedicates it to his late father Pushkar... ...

http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a380248.html

Britain's bright spot

A quaint seaside town, Brighton is nothing like its American counterparts. Steeped in history and drenched in Englishness, it has a lot to offer.... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/331772/britain039s-bright-spot.html

Pt Birju Maharaj

Birju Maharaj and Madhuri Dixit on the sets of Dedh Ishqiya RELATED Meeting Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj is always a treat. His simplicity... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Madhuri-is-a-fantastic-dancer-Pt-Birju-Maharaj/articleshow/20122793.cms

Fighting for Abhimanyu

Craig Jenkins, a professional storyteller and theatre person devised a theatre project Abhimanyu: the Child Soldier, delivered by a group of... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/fighting-for-abhimanyu/article4727099.ece

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