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Monday, February 27, 2012

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February 27, 2012

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Downsizing in IT firm fuels shutdown fear in Bengal
Nokia Siemens Networks, one among the first firms to believe in West Bengal's information technology dream back in 1989, may close its Kolkata unit.

Pakistani national held in Bangladesh for spot-fixing
A Pakistani national has been questioned by police over his suspected involvement in spot-fixing during the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 tournament.

India will be world's 3rd largest economy by 2030: Energy giant BP
India will be world's third largest economy by 2030 but its energy demand will slow down to 4.5 per cent, global energy giant BP plc said.

Cities

Gurgaon women take to fine whiskeys
When it comes to choice of liquor, whisky, even not so long ago, was really not considered to be a woman's drink.

Now, tech companies log on to double shifts
Software services firm Mphasis recently introduced a two-shift system in some of its facilities: the first is from 7am to 3pm, and the second from 5pm to 1am.

Business

Kingfisher says organised funds to pay salaries
Kingfisher Airlines has organised the funds to pay overdue salaries to its employees, chairman Vijay Mallya told the company's staff in an email on Sunday.

Rupee snaps three-day winning spree vs dollar, drops by 12 paise
The rupee fell by 12 paise to 49.05 against the US currency in late morning trade due to month-end dollar demand from importers.

Sports

India need a miracle against Sri Lanka
The Indian team faces an arduous task of beating Sri Lanka with a bonus point to have any remote chance of qualifying to the final.

I would never block Sachin on purpose: Brett Lee
Lambasted by M S Dhoni, Brett Lee has asserted that he did not block Sachin Tendulkar "on purpose" during the Indian batsman's controversial run-out in Sydney.

Entertainment

A delight to watch 'The Artist': Big B
Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating at home after abdominal surgeries, is enjoying a "no time-table" life.

Ileana bonds with Priyanka Chopra
While the whole industry might claim that all's not well between Priyanka and Ileana, but the two actors have always maintained that they share a good rapport.

Infotech

Nokia unveils cheaper Windows phone Lumia 610
Nokia Oyj will sell a Windows Phone priced at 189 euros ($254) in the second quarter to capture first-time users against similar devices powered by Google Inc's Android.

Huawei unveils 'fastest phone' Ascend D Quad
Huawei has announced Ascend D Quad, claimed to be 'world's fastest' smartphone running on a quad chip at the ongoing MWC show in Barcelona, Spain.

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

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February 26, 2012

Top Headlines

Kingfisher crisis: SBI says no decision on fresh loans
SBI is studying a viability report prepared by its investment banking arm, SBI capital markets, and any decision on further lending will be based on that.

Italian naval guards to be prosecuted under Indian law, says Antony
Defence minister A K Antony said, 'the case will be proceeded under the Indian law. Judiciary in our country is independent.'

Bank unions call for strike on February 28
As many as 7 employees' unions of banks have given a call for strike, demanding stringent measures to recover bad loans and opposing outsourcing.

Cities

4 medical students booked for ragging
Police have registered cases against four MBBS third year students for their alleged involvement in a case of ragging.

Jamshedpur: 6 of a family burnt alive
6 members of a family were burnt alive when their hut caught fire at Banaldih Tola in Rangamatia village in adjoining Seraikela-Kharswan district.

Business

China may cut rates to boost growth
China's central bank, People's Bank of China, may cut interest rates by 25 basis points each in the 2nd and 3rd quarter to revive the economic growth.

Berkshire identifies Buffett successor
Berkshire Hathaway has identified the chief executive who will succeed Warren Buffett when the 81-year-old investor steps down, Buffett said.

Sports

10th ODI: Clinical Australia thrash India by 87 runs at SCG
Chasing 253, India were bundled out for just 165 as Australia won the 10th ODI of the tri-series by 87 runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Obstructions create a flutter at SCG
It seems controversy can never be far behind if India are playing Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Entertainment

'Tweeting is as good as having sex'
Ramgopal Varma talks about shooting an item number in 'Department' before starting to film his 26/11 movie from March 10, his love for Taslima Nasreen.

Big B tweets Ali Zafar
Pakistani actor Ali Zafar is all confident with his forthcoming release, 'London Paris New York' next week.

Infotech

Review: Sony PlayStation Vita
Mobile phones and tablets see updates and upgrades every year; consoles do not. However when they do, the difference is game-changing (pun intended).

Social media: How safe you are
Living in the world of social networking and mobile smartphones means trading away some of your personal information.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

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February 25, 2012

Top Headlines

No press freedom? Nitish stays mum, Lalu backs Katju
Nitish Kumar declined to comment on Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju's statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in Bihar.

Gujarat jailhouse rock: Prisoners to polish diamonds
In a unique initiative aimed at helping undertrials and convicts, a new jail coming up in Surat will train its inmates in diamond cutting and polishing.

In new plan, Kingfisher to operate 36 flights out of Mumbai daily
Kingfisher Airlines finally released its new schedule. According to the new schedule, of the average 42 flights daily, the airline would be operating 36 out of Mumbai.

Cities

Cops slammed over 'kiss-and-hug' fine
Citizens have reacted strongly to the police action against a 25-year-old man after he "hugged and pecked a girl on her cheek" on Bandra's Carter Road on Thursday.

Ahmedabad: 4 temples razed in 2 days, more to go
It was a shocker for the regular commuters passing by IIM-A road on Friday. The famous Bhidbhanjan Hanuman temple adjoining IIM wall was missing.

Business

Vedanta to merge Sterlite with Sesa Goa
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group will merge Sterlite Industries (India) and Sesa Goa in the proposed consolidation and simplification of the group structure.

Gold down by Rs 75 on weak global cues
Gold today extended losses for the second straight day by losing Rs 75 to Rs 28,865 per 10 gm on sustained selling by stockists in tandem with a weakening global trend.

Sports

Time for experiments over, says Dhoni
Faced with a do-or-die situation, Indian skipper MS Dhoni is all set to field his three regular openers rather than experiment with a pinch hitter.

India aim to stay afloat, battle Oz in crucial game
Indian team is on the brink as they prepare to take on world number one Australia in a crucial tri-series league match on Sunday.

Entertainment

I am not getting married right now: Vidya
Vidya Balan, who was in Indore recently to promote her new flick, spoke to us about her scandalous college days, and life post " The Dirty Picture".

SRK-Kat's London romance
Within hours of landing in London, Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif took off to the sets of Yash Chopra's yet untitled venture.

Infotech

Apple disables push email service in Germany
Apple Inc has been forced to de-activate "push" notification features for mobile users of its iCloud and MobileMe services in Germany.

Times Internet to launch video-streaming service
TIL is planning to launch a video-streaming service that will offer premium content, like films and television shows, to Indian consumers through the web.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

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February 24, 2012

Top Headlines

No change of guard in Karnataka, Gadkari tells BSY
BJP chief Nitin Gadkari today made it clear that the party is not in favour of any change in leadership in Karnataka. Gadkari said Yeddyurappa may get a party post.

Mamata govt's double standard on SEZs in West Bengal?
Mamata govt may be opposed to setting up special economic zones in the state, but has no inhibition about extending tenures of SEZs already existing in the state.

PM should clarify Kudankulam remarks blaming foreign NGOs, says BJP
BJP on Friday said P M Manmohan Singh should clarify his remarks blaming "foreign NGOs" for anti-nuclear plant protests at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu.

Cities

Son-producing clinics in Gujarat, 15 doctors penalized
When district officials in Mehsana studied records of gynaecologists recently, they were stunned to find out that many were virtually running son-producing centres.

Chennai police gun down 5 suspected bank robbers
Five men, suspected to be involved in two recent bank robberies in the city, were shot dead by the police at Velachery on Thursday.

Business

Sensex closes 172 points lower
A benchmark for Indian markets on Friday provisionally closed 172 points lower, below the 18,000-mark as selling pressure continued.

Rupee off highs on oil-related payments
Rupee was knocked off its early highs on Friday as dollar demand from oil importers remained strong and local equities moved deeper into negative territory.

Sports

Lanka clinch thriller against Australia
Daniel Christian got rid of Lahiru Thirimanne to give Sri Lanka fourth blow in the chase of a stiff 281, set by Australia in the 9th ODI of the tri-series at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

India face Poland in last league clash
Indian men's hockey team must be tempted to play out a draw with Poland in their last league encounter on Friday to eliminate Canada, from the Olympic qualifiers.

Entertainment

Strong case against actor Saif Ali Khan, say police
Police sources said a "strong case" has been filed against actor Saif Ali Khan and his friends, businessman Shakeel Ladak and producer Bilal Amrohi.

Happy to be back in familiar surrounding: Big B
Amitabh Bachchan, who returned home after a 12-day stay in hospital following his abdominal surgery, says he is happy to be back in familiar surroundings.

Infotech

Google to replace Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha
Google Inc won US approval for its acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc, is close to naming Dennis Woodside to run the business when the deal closes

HP to launch Windows 8 tablet in 2012
HP Co CEO Meg Whitman said the company will release a tablet computer based on Microsoft Corp's new version of its Windows software before the end of the year.

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