Slumdog Millionaire book sold for over 61 times of initial bidHindu, IndiaNew Delhi (PTI): Multiple Oscars are literally working wonders for the print version of Slumdog Millionaire, with the book fetching more than 61 times the starting auction price of Rs 270 on online marketplace eBay on Monday. … More: continued …
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Read More »Food stamp delays surge in Colorado – Denver Post
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