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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

Top Headlines

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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Friday, January 27, 2012

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January 27, 2012

Top Headlines

London Olympics not to drop Dow Chemical sponsorship
Organisers have said there were no plans to drop Dow, despite its connection with the Bhopal gas disaster, as the sponsor of the wrap around the main stadium.

BJP promises grand temple in Ayodhya if voted to power
BJP, which is struggling to regain its pre-eminent position in UP, today revived the Ram temple issue promising construction of a grand temple in Ayodhya if voted to power.

Objectionable content: Twitter says it can censor tweets if legally required
Twitter can now selectively censor tweets on a country-by-country basis. The move comes amid reports of a legal clash between India and global Net giants.

Cities

Battered 2-year-old critical, Delhi govt offers support
An abandoned two-year-old baby on Friday continued to be in a critical condition at the AIIMS, where she is being treated for human bites and other injuries.

Man kills wife over guardianship of son
A 25-year-old construction worker was arrested by Selvapuram police for strangling his wife to death when she demanded the return of their two-year-old son.

Business

Rupee hits 2-1/2 month high
At 10:15 am, the rupee was at 49.72/73 to the dollar, after touching 49.65, its highest since November 9, and firmer than 50.09/10 at close on Wednesday.

Canara Bank Q3 net dips by 21% to Rs 875.56 crore
Canara Bank today reported a 21% decline in net profit to Rs 875.56 crore for the third quarter ended Dec 31, on account of rise in bad assets.

Sports

Ind vs Aus: India 166/6 at stumps on Day 4, trail by 333 runs
India were lurching towards defeat and a 4-0 series humiliation against Australia after another batting collapse in the fourth Test in Adelaide on Friday.

Nadal still the puzzle Federer can't solve
Federer barely broke sweat in reaching the Australian Open semifinals, producing some of his finest tennis at the age of 30. Then he ran into Nadal - again.

Entertainment

Today's heroines are more beautiful and talented: Zeenat Aman
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, feels the cinema has evolved technologically and that heroines of today are more beautiful and talented.

Shahid Kapoor raises an eyebrow on 'Bipasha'
Actor Shahid Kapoor, once rumoured to be dating her, says he fails to understand the logic behind having songs named after actors' names.

Infotech

Google+ opens to teens
Google Inc opened its social- networking site to anyone 13 or older and added features to protect teenagers' safety, helping the company compete with Facebook.

8 things you didn't know your webcam can do
You may have used a webcam for video calls or occasionaly as a mirror to fix up your hair, but there's a lot more you could do with it by installing some free software.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

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January 26, 2012

Top Headlines

Mobile phone blackout in Kashmir
Mobile phones across the Kashmir stopped functioning as service providers shut off connectivity as part of the high security drill for the 63rd Republic Day.

Global banks lay off hundreds of employees in India at ruthless pace
Citigroup on Tuesday cut 100 jobs and HSBC will soon show the door to scores of its staff here. BNP Paribas and Royal Bank of Scotland have also laid off staff.

Woman leads IAF contingent first time in R-Day history
Sneha Shekhawat from Sikar in Rajasthan led the IAF contingent at the Republic Day parade becoming the first woman pilot to do so.

Cities

Patna cancer specialist gets Padma Shri
Noted cancer specialist Dr Jitendra Kumar Singh has been awarded Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to the field of oncology.

Mob thrashes sozzled Singham
A drunk police official stood in the middle of road, brandishing his service revolver, issuing death threats to a group of onlookers.

Business

Britain's debt reaches one trillion pounds
Britain's debt mountain has risen to one trillion pounds (over $1.5 trillion) for the first time, The Sun reported Wednesday.

Rs 1.5 lakh crore hole in govt books
Finance ministry officials say direct tax receipts, which have remained sluggish, may prove to be a sore point.

Sports

4th Test, Day 3: Aus 50/3 at close, lead by 382 runs
Australia were 50/3 in the second innings enjoying an overall lead of 382 to further consolidate their position and push for a 4-0 rout.

Kohli sobers 'drunken' Oz fans with ton
Virat Kohli said his maiden Test century in the fourth test on Thursday was a fitting riposte to "drunken" Australian fans

Entertainment

SRK won't romance Katrina?
Until recently, when zoOm quizzed SRK about acting with Katrina, and he had a shocking revelation.

Kapoor sisters' weightloss tamasha!
Karisma and I are competitive with our diets. She follows it to the T and I don't. Karisma: I've my good days, and I've my bad days.

Infotech

Apple CEO's cash 'problem'
Wall Street is strongly in favor of Apple returning the money to shareholders through buybacks or dividends, even if it is only a one-time deal.

Fear of data misuse? Google's privacy policy raises hackles
The web giant says the new privacy policy will allow it to offer better services, including more relevant search results. But experts fear breach of privacy.

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