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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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January 31, 2012

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Rafale wins India's biggest fighter deal for $10.4bn
France's Dassault Rafale won the $10.4 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft deal beating the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Govt tries to douse fire, says it respects ex-ISRO boss Madhavan Nair
ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan said probe reports on Antrix-Devas deal that led to punitive action against G Madhavan Nair will be released after getting due clearance.

Kasab not given fair trial: Amicus curiae to SC
Ajmal Kasab contended before the Supreme Court that he was not given a free and fair trial in the 26/11 case.

Cities

IAF plane crashes near Chennai
Indian Air Force (IAF) trainer aircraft 'Kiran' crashed into a lake early on Tuesday. Both pilots ejected safely.

Raj Thackeray faces revolt over tickets
Widespread rebellion broke out within the MNS over alleged unfair choice of candidates. Several activists have even threatened to quit.

Business

Mercedes-Benz launches GL-Class 'Grand Edition' SUV
Features on the 'Grand Edition' include unique light-alloy wheels with 20-inch tyres, all-wheel drive and air suspension.

Sensex erases Monday losses, closes 336 points up
Broader markets also saw gains with the BSE 500 index moving 2.09 percent up from its previous close.

Sports

Dhoni ready to quit Test captaincy for a better replacement
Dhoni said if somebody could do a better job than him in Tests, then he will be more than happy to step down.

Lara superior than Tendulkar, Ponting: Chappell
Ian Chappell said Lara had an innate knowledge of which bowlers to target in order to score quickly and which ones were the most likely to endanger his existence.

Entertainment

I still feel like a newcomer: Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan says the overwhelming response to " Agneepath" has motivated him and he is geared up to take up more challenges now.

Prateik, Amy opt to live-in
Actor Prateik Babbar and British model-turned-actress Amy Jackson are the new lovebirds gossip mongers are chirping about.

Infotech

Oracle fraud claim against HP dismissed
Oracle alleged that HP fraudulently hid that it was planning to hire Leo Apotheker as CEO and board chairman Ray Lane.

R&D execs more loyal than those in IT: Study
Senior executives in research and development (R&D) firms are less prone to shift loyalties and rise up the corporate hierarchy compared with their peers.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

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January 30, 2012

Top Headlines

Restore my honour: Ex-ISRO chief writes to PM
I am not interested in any government favours, former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair wrote in his letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Emaar case: CBI arrests Andhra Pradesh home secretary
The CBI arrested senior IAS officer and Andhra Pradesh principal home secretary B P Acharya in a case relating to alleged irregularities in land transfer.

Stopping outsourcing to hurt both US and India: Pranab
Mukherjee said that nations were free to adopt policies that suited their requirements, but the policies should not lead to protectionism.

Cities

Mumbai witnesses coldest January day in 10 years
Santa Cruz recorded 10 degree Celsius on Sunday. The earlier lowest January temperature was 10.2 degree Celsius, which was recorded in the year 2008.

Actresses used acting skills to dupe men
Central Crime Branch police arrested a couple and two Kannada TV serial actresses for alleged involvement in human trafficking.

Business

Philips will look for growth outside Europe: CEO
The firm reported fourth-quarter core profit in line with analysts forecasts and said it was cautious about 2012 given uncertainty in the global economy.

Sensex tanks 371 pts on profit booking
Snapping a six-day rally, the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled by 371 points on profit booking at existing higher levels amid a weakening global trend.

Sports

We'll play different cricket during ODIs: Raina
Raina said Australia should watch out for the young Indians and not bloat on their Test success too much.

Djokovic, Nadal and the six-hour epic
Novak Djokovic tore off his shirt, flexed his sinewy muscles and roared in celebration, but for once the machismo was not misplaced.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan's scuffle with Farah Khan's husband
Shah Rukh Khan reportedly pulled Shirish down to the ground by his long hair during a party hosted by Sanjay Dutt.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sweeps Filmfare Awards
Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar starrer snapped up 7 most popular awards while Ranbir Kapoor bagged the best actor award.

Infotech

Steve Jobs died with Bill Gates' letter by bedside
Gates and Jobs had reportedly locked horns throughout their careers as Microsoft picked up the pace, with Apple initially lagging behind.

Angry Birds coming to Facebook!
According to an official statement by Angy Birds maker Rovio, the avian game will arrive on Facebook on the Valentine's day.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

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January 29, 2012

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India fails to check human rights violations: Human Rights Watch
Custodial killings, police abuse including torture, and failure to implement policies aimed at protecting vulnerable communities marred India's record in 2011.

Govt asks Adjutant General's branch to correct Gen VK Singh's date of birth
The move appears to be to reconcile the two dates in Army records and is an indication of the tough stance of the govt against Gen Singh, who has moved the SC.

India still a foreign investment hot spot: Ernst & Young
FDI in India is set to swell in coming years as investors stomach a lack of transparency, poor infrastructure and policy paralysis, says E&Y.

Cities

In winter chill, DMRC toilet provides shelter to the homeless
Despite the setting up of a night shelter inside AIIMS, DMRC toilet built next to Gate no 1 of the premier institute remains a temporary dwelling for many homeless.

Two smugglers held, 2.5 kg morphine seized
Two suspected smugglers were arrested and 2.5 kg of morphine recovered from their possession in Jaidpur area, police said today.

Business

European Union energy policy may bring 500,000 jobs
The European Union may pass a triple whammy environment policy in the first half of this year that would bring a rapid jobs boost.

Business confidence has declined: CII survey
The survey further reveals that firms have reported a slowdown in sales, new orders, production and pre-tax profits in Q3 2011-12 as compared to Q2 2011-12.

Sports

Career nearer the end than before, says Dravid
One of modern cricket's greatest batsmen, Dravid managed just 194 runs at an average of 24.25 in India's 0-4 drubbing in Australia.

Pak people enjoying India's mauling by Australia
The media and fans in Pakistan are relishing the pounding India received at the hands of Australia Down Under.

Entertainment

Filmfare Awards: It's 'ZNMD' vs 'Rockstar' tonight!
With the maximum number of nominations it looks like this year the contest for awards will be between 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Rockstar'.

Katrina Kaif- Ranbir Kapoor are back together
It's a love story that was bound to be rekindled. Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif are back together, as clearly there's unfinished business between them.

Infotech

5 hot keyboard apps for Android
Add to that the fact that most smartphones running the Google OS don't come preinstalled with the best touch-typing software.

Passwords, new love test?
A recent survey claims that 30% of teenagers who use the internet have shared at least one personal online password with a friend or a significant other.

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

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January 28, 2012

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No retirements as India look to put drubbing behind them
Charges of complacency aimed at India are only likely to intensify after they fell to 4-0 series defeat in Australia and an eighth successive loss in overseas Tests.

UP 1st phase poll candidates: 38% criminals, 51% millionaires
Almost all major parties have fielded candidates who have criminal cases registered against them. Out of these 109 have been charged with serious crimes.

India needs more young leaders: Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the country needs more youth leaders to infuse creativity, energy and dynamism in different fields of national endeavour.

Cities

Shiv Sena workers attack TOI office in Mumbai
The mob carrying saffron flags burnt copies of the Times Group's Marathi daily, Maharashtra Times, in front of the entrance to the Times building.

Firm executive held for uploading obscene photos of girlfriend
A pharma company executive has been arrested for allegedly taking obscene pictures of his girlfriend and uploading them on a social networking site, police said today.

Business

Facebook may file IPO next week: Report
Facebook may file papers for an initial public offering next week that would value the social network at up to $100 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

Gold up Rs 105 on strong demand, firm global cues
Gold today rose by Rs 105 to Rs 28,410 per 10 grams on increased buying by stockists and jewellers to meet demand for the ongoing marriage season.

Sports

Team India denies it but is Dravid's retirement imminent?
After losing the fourth Test by 298 runs, the Indian team management gave a denial on the news of Dravid's imminent retirement with a written statement.

Nadal hungry for revenge over Djokovic
Djokovic can become only the fifth man to win three straight Grand Slam titles in the open era, while Nadal can match Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver with his 11th major win.

Entertainment

Agneepath's special screening for Hrithik's gay fans
The actor who was named a gay icon held a special screening for his gay fans on Thursday evening.

I'm not competing with the original Dabangg: Arbaaz Khan
Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan, says he is attempting to make Dabangg sequel diametrically different from the original.

Infotech

3G: Know if you really need it
If all you need is basic Internet on your phone, you can get a GPRS/EDGE connection for as low as Rs 99 a month. It will be significantly slower, but keep you connected.

Twitter's censor move with eye on China?
Twitter, a hugely popular social networking site for microblogging, has said that "if required by the law" it can block tweets in a particular country.

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