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    Saturday, December 15, 2012

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    December 15, 2012

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    US shooting puts pressure on Obama to act on gun laws
    The incident sent shockwaves across US and an emotional President called for "meaningful action to prevent more tragedies."

    We will alter policies to accelerate growth: Manmohan Singh
    Manmohan Singh said the global economy is passing through turbulent times and "excessive pessimism" at home has hurt the country's growth process.

    4th Test: Skipper MS Dhoni runs himself out on 99 as India lose seventh wicket
    Off-Spinner Graeme Swann gave England crucial breakthrough as he dismissed Virat Kohli soon after his century to give India denting blow.

    Cities

    Mumbai teacher held for molesting girl
    A 49-year-old teacher, employed in a civic school in Borivli (E), was arrested on Friday for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old student.

    Foreigner among 3 held in Delhi sex racket
    The sex racket was being operated from a bungalow in Rohini, northwest Delhi under the name of a "transport office" , police said.

    Business

    KFA caps FII investment to 3%
    Nearly bankrupt Kingfisher Airlines is preparing the ground for getting FDI by capping FII investment at 3%.

    Gold gain Rs 30 on local buying, silver fall by Rs 600
    Gold today gained Rs 30 to Rs 31,430 per 10 grams on retail buying, while silver fell sharply by Rs 600 to Rs 60,600 on sluggish industrial demand.

    Sports

    Anderson sends Jadeja back to pavillion
    Graeme Swann gave England crucial breakthrough as he dismissed Virat Kohli soon after his century to give India denting blow on Day 3.

    Pacers can upset India: Pak skippers
    Pakistan's ODI and T20 skippers believe that their pace bowlers have the ability to rattle India's strong batting line-up during the bilateral series.

    Entertainment

    I might be in court on my birthday: Salman Khan
    "On Dec 27, I am not doing anything. I am not very sure what I am doing that day. On my birthday, I myself might be in court," Salman told IANS.

    70 per cent profit share for Ranbir Kapoor
    With this demand, he is the latest to join the league of Bollywood A-listers like Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman.

    Infotech

    Samsung working on Galaxy SII Plus, Grand Duos: Report
    In Japanese tech blog called 'Blog Of Mobile', Samsung is retaining the look of its flagship model of last year while developing this upcoming phone.

    Wal-Mart selling Apple iPhone 5 at big discount
    Wal-Mart Stores said that it began selling Apple's flagship iPhone 5 smartphone at a big discount in thousands of its stores.

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    Friday, December 14, 2012

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    December 14, 2012

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    Italy summons Indian ambassador over naval guards
    Italy wants the Supreme Court to hasten decision on two Italian naval guards detained since February for the death of two Indian fishermen.

    Ex-CBI chief alleges political pressure in Mayawati probe; govt rejects claim
    "When we investigate cases against prominent leaders, there are some influences to keep the progress report pending in certain way," Mishra said.

    We share your anguish, Supreme Court tells Kargil martyr's family
    The SC has issued notice to the Centre on a petition to move to ICJ against Pakistan for mutilation of Captain Saurav Kalia's body during Kargil war.

    Cities

    Recharging Delhi Metro cards now easier
    The first 'Add Value Machine' for recharge of Smart Cards, was installed at the Central Secretariat Metro Station today.

    KFC outlet in Patna sealed for running without licence
    Bihar's first KFC outlet has been sealed as it was running without a licence, state Food Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said on Friday.

    Business

    Inflation falls to 7.24% in November
    Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index, stood at 7.45 per cent in the previous month.

    Gold down by Rs 10 on weak demand, global trend
    Gold prices declined for the second straight day in the national capital today by losing Rs 10 to Rs 31,400 per 10 grams on reduced offtake by stockists.

    Sports

    India stutter to reach 87/4 at stumps
    England's Anderson picked up three wickets to hand India another batting collapse as they reached 87/4 at stumps, trailing 243 runs on Day 2 of the final Test.

    1st Test: Australia reach 299/4 at close
    `Phil Hughes made a solid 86 before Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey steered Australia to 299/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

    Entertainment

    70 per cent profit share for Ranbir Kapoor
    With this demand, he is the latest to join the league of Bollywood A-listers like Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman.

    Amitabh Bachchan recalls Ravi Shankar's first and last call
    Amitabh Bachchan says he was puzzled to receive the sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar's call for the first time a week before the music legend's demise.

    Infotech

    Google makes it difficult to search porn
    US Google users need to be more explicit after the search engine was tuned to avoid delivering porn in results for "ambiguous" queries such as "boobs."

    IBM's latest retirement move is bad for workers
    IBM ads urge us all to follow its lead and help "build a smarter planet." Let's hope other companies don't follow Big Blue's latest move: an overhaul of its 401(k) plan.

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    Thursday, December 13, 2012

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    December 13, 2012

    Top Headlines

    Mayawati now says she has respect for Hamid Ansari
    Manmohan Singh and Arun Jaitley assured Ansari of 'fullest cooperation', a day after he expressed difficulty in continuing in a situation where he is attacked.

    Japan sends jets after Chinese plane in disputed area; Beijing says flight 'normal'
    Japan protested to China over the incident but China brushed that off saying the flight by the Chinese aircraft was "completely normal"

    Rahul Gandhi targets Modi, says only one man is shining in Gujarat
    Continuing with his veiled attack on CM Modi, Rahul Gandhi said that only one man is shining in Gujarat while the others have been rendered insignificant.

    Cities

    Trio molests teen on Mumbai road
    A 22-year-old dance teacher and two of his associates were arrested after they allegedly molested a teenager in full public view and assaulted her boyfriend.

    Ex-sarpanch hacked to death for eloping with girl
    In a gruesome incident, a former village sarpanch of a tribal hamlet was hacked to death for eloping with a girl from another community.

    Business

    Gold, silver tumble on weak demand
    Both metals, gold and silver, tumbled here on Thursday on increased selling by stockists, following sluggish demand amid a weak global trend.

    27 Indian companies lobbied in US
    Records with the US House of Representatives show that around 27 Indian companies have spent money on lobbying in the US.

    Sports

    4th Test: Eng 199/5 at close on Day 1
    Matt Prior and Joe Root steadied England's innings in the third session to guide visitors to 199/5 at stumps on the first day of the fourth Test in Nagpur.

    'Dhoni is still the right choice as captain'
    The recent criticism about his leadership skills, notwithstanding, MS Dhoni is still the "right choice" for Indian captaincy, feels Wasim Akram.

    Entertainment

    Dilip Kumar's ancestral home turns into a national heritage in Pak
    Dilip Kumar's ancestral home in Peshawar would be preserved by the provincial govt as national heritage, Minister for Culture, Mian Iftikhar Hussain announced on the actor's 90th birthday.

    I have never bullied Arbaaz: Salman Khan
    Arbaaz and I am just a year-and-a-half apart. We have had our creative differences, but I've never bullied him.

    Infotech

    Google Maps back to Apple iOS
    The internet search giant has officially released its Maps application for iOS platform, bringing in much respite to users who were yearning for the app.

    Mobiles: Bangalore picks Samsung, California Apple
    Apple's stock may be sliding as investors fret, but store visits and interviews in 10 cities suggest consumers share little of that negativity.

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    Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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    December 12, 2012

    Top Headlines

    MS Dhoni miffed with Gautam Gambhir's attitude and on-field ethics: Report
    MS Dhoni is unhappy with Gautam Gambhir's "attitude and on-field ethics" and has lodged a complaint to the BCCI against the left-hander.

    Mayawati warns govt of tougher stand, says outburst against Ansari 'first step'
    Accusing the govt of not being serious in passing the bill for providing quota for SC/STs in promotions in govt jobs, Mayawati threatened to take a "tougher" stand.

    Shame in Bangalore: Girls branded with hot knife, boy's face smashed in school
    7 KG girls in Whitefield were branded with a hot knife by an attendant while a teacher smashed a 9 year old's face, leaving him with broken teeth at Queen's Road.

    Cities

    Woman corporator caught taking bribe
    A Congress corporator from Sudhamanagar, Awwai, was caught red-handed accepting part of a bribe of Rs 15,000 by Lokayukta police on Tuesday.

    Jobless B Tech graduate ends life
    Dejected with life, a B Tech graduate committed suicide by jumping into Hussainsagar on Monday evening.

    Business

    Flash crash: Norms to protect investors in few days, Sebi says
    SEBI said on Wednesday that guidelines will be in place to prevent flash markets crash like what happened on the NSE in October and protect the interests of investors.

    Consumer price inflation at 9.9% in November
    The country's annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 9.9 per cent in November from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday.

    Sports

    Everyone expected this bad patch once seniors go: MS Dhoni
    Even as India continue to falter in Test cricket, captain MS Dhoni said this phase was a forgone conclusion after the retirement of legends like Dravid and Laxman.

    Careers on line as under-fire India take on England
    India's under-fire cricketers will have to pull themselves up against a confident England in the fourth and final Test commencing on Thursday.

    Entertainment

    I hope kids don't watch my films: Emraan Hashmi
    Actor Emraan Hashmi, who has done several 'A' certificate films, finds it surprising that he has a huge fan following among kids and hopes they don't watch his films.

    Aamir brings credibility to his films: Farhan Akhtar
    Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar believes superstar Aamir Khan's link with a supernatural thriller like " Talaash" itself, spoke volumes about the film's content.

    Infotech

    Aakash tablet price to come down to Rs1900 soon: Sibal
    Telecom and IT minister, Kapil Sibal today said that the price of Aakash tablet will soon come down to $35(about Rs 1,900 approximately) from $49 at present.

    Tata Comm to lay off 300 employees
    Tata Communications pink-slipped 300 executives , becoming the latest Tata Group company to slash jobs amid a sluggish global environment.

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