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Daily Archives: 16 August 2008

Posted on 16 August 2008 by churumuri
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You’re never too old to tie a rakhi or too young…

Gangubai Hanagal, the acclaimed Hindustani vocalist, now 96, ties the knot of brotherhood on a tender wrist, on Raksha Bandhan in Hubli, on Saturday. Photograph: Karnataka Photo News Also read: …

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‘If you have a nice home and a Toyota Corolla…’

Chetan Bhagat, best-selling author of One night @ the call centre and The 3 mistakes of my life, on BBC: “Money can’t buy everything—it can buy India a lot. “Imagine …

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Arre, O samba, kitne aadmi the? A billion sarkar.

Atop the rocks of Ramanagaram where Gabbar Singh‘s laughter sent a shiver down the spines of Sholay-watchers, the three colours flutter.

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