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Sunday, December 30, 2012

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December 30, 2012

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Peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar marred by violence
A group of protesters sat on a one-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar while others shouted slogans holding placards in their hands.

Only one conviction out of 635 rape cases in Delhi this year, home ministry data reveals
As many as 754 accused were arrested in the 635 cases reported to Delhi Police between January and November, the highest in past five years, home ministry data said.

1st ODI: Nasir Jamshed, Younus Khan hit fifties to give Pakistan an edge
Nasir Jamshed and Younus Khan produced a good batting display to resurrect Pakistan innings after losing early wickets against India in the first ODI in Chennai.

Cities

Girl molested in moving bus in Delhi
The 16-year-old girl, who had left her house after a tiff, was molested by an off-duty conductor in a moving DTC cluster bus at Tansen Marg.

Five of ten Delhi Metro stations reopen
Five out of ten Delhi Metro stations that had remained shut since Saturday were opened on Sunday afternoon, a DMRC official said.

Business

HDFC auto loans to come down
HDFC bank has decided to cut its base rate by 10 basis points (0.1%) as part of a 'cumulative action'.

FIIs inflow in stocks over Rs 24,000cr in December
This is the highest net monthly investment by FIIs in stocks since February, when they had infused Rs 25,212 crore.

Sports

Walcott treble as Arsenal sink Newcastle
Theo Walcott sent a message to Arsene Wenger as the Arsenal forward hit a hat-trick in his side's stunning 7-3 demolition of Newcastle in the Premier League.

Cricket world hails Greig's contribution
South African-born Greig died Saturday after a heart attack at his Sydney home at the age of 66, as he battled lung cancer diagnosed just two months ago.

Entertainment

Marriage to a married man no longer taboo in Bollywood
An unmarried top actress of the 90s (she's still single) jokes about how good men are hard to find because the most eligible ones are either gay or married.

Gang-rape victim's death: I'm sorry that I'm a man, says SRK
"I am so sorry that I am a part of this society and culture", and "I am so sorry that I am a man", Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said Saturday

Infotech

Tips to boost productivity at workplace
At the workplace, our productivity hinges on how well we can use a computer and how well it functions for us.

iPhone, iPad 'blamed' for rising crime in New York
New York's mayor believes iPhones and iPads rule the roost in the mobile market and are popular not only among tech enthusiasts, but also among thieves in the city.

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

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December 29, 2012

Top Headlines

Delhi gang rape: 13 days that stopped a nation
From Dec 16, when the 23-year-old was raped in Delhi, to Dec 29, when she died of her grievous injuries in Singapore, a sequence of 13 days that stopped a nation.

Protesters at Jantar Mantar force Sheila Dikshit to return
Dikshit reached Jantar Mantar at around 2pm but had to beat a hasty retreat as enraged protesters circled and forced her to return.

Telangana observes bandh to protest Centre's indecision on statehood
A bandh is being observed in Telangana region with statehood supporters staging demonstrations at various places in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Cities

10 Metro stations closed down in Delhi
The stations which will remain out of bounds for people are Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and 4 more.

Chennai mourns rape victim's death with protests
Organisations Sangama, Nirangal, Shakti Resource Center and Orinam to get together to form a human chain against sexual violence at Besant Nagar Beach at 4pm.

Business

'Markets may not see secular bull run in 2013'
Though the economy would improve in 2013, market observers are cautious and believe that the chances of a secular bull run in equity markets are quite slim.

Wipro gets shareholders nod for demerger
About 393 shareholders were present at the extraordinary general meeting including 18 from promoters and promoter groups.

Sports

Cricket won't be the same without Sachin
He has the temperament of a hermit. But on the 22 yards, he's a warrior. With the curtains coming down on his ODI career, here's a look at the real Tendulkar.

Former England captain Tony Greig dies
Former England captain and celebrated television commentator Tony Greig passed away in Sydney at the age of 66 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

Entertainment

I was jobless for a year: Kangna Ranaut
Even though Kangna Ranaut has been in the news this year, she was hardly on screen. But that didn't seem to matter to the actress, who was shooting for the film Queen.

Amitabh Bachchan slams media over Delhi rape case
Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly angry with the media for not respecting the privacy of the Delhi gang-rape victim while being shifted to another location.

Infotech

Apple to drop patent charges against Samsung Galaxy S III Mini in US
Apple agreed to withdraw patent claims against a new Samsung phone with a high-end display after Samsung said it was not offering to sell the product in the US market.

RIP Nirbhaya: Google, Twitter lead online agitation
In an era when social media has given a voice to everyone, those who grieved over the death of the Delhi gang rape victim took to Facebook and Twitter to express.

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Friday, December 28, 2012

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December 28, 2012

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Rape victim has brain injury, fighting for life: Hospital
The 23-yr-old student who was gang-raped on a bus in Delhi was 'fighting for her life' after suffering a significant brain injury, a hospital official said today.

TRS chief unhappy with all-party meeting, calls for Telangana shutdown on Saturday
The govt will take a decision on the issue of carving out a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh in a month, Sushilkumar Shinde said today.

President's son's 'dented, painted' remarks: Cong suggests 'forgive, forget' approach
Congress leaders suggested a 'forgive and forget' approach towards President Mukherjee's son Abhijit who has apologised after making controversial remarks.

Cities

'Hit men' kill 2 cops, leave third body
In a bizarre case, two unidentified men shot dead two policemen even as cops found another body in a car left behind by the assailants.

Woman claims rape inside BJP office in MP
A 21-year-old woman in Balaghat district in MP claimed that she was raped by the nephew of a local BJP leader inside the party office.

Business

Gold prices up by Rs 110 on global cues
Gold prices recovered by Rs 110 to Rs 31,010 per 10 gm in the national capital on Friday on emergence of buying by stockists at existing lower levels

Sensex surges 121 pts; RIL, ONGC among gainers
The BSE Sensex on Friday closed 121 points higher on buying in energy stocks following reports of a gradual hike in fuel prices amid global trend.

Sports

2nd T20: Pak elect to field against India
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and decided to bowl against India in second Twenty20 international at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Don't want Sachin to embarrass himself'
Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott feels a poor series against Australia could force Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to retire from all forms of cricket.

Entertainment

30-plus divas make screen comeback in 2012
Gone are the days when thirty was considered the age for the screen divas to shift their focus from silver screen to their personal lives.

Salman Khan's manager Reshma reportedly slapped a socialite?
Socialites Anu and Sunny Dewan's party on Christmas eve was the talk of the town for two reasons.

Infotech

LG seeks ban on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in Korea
South Korea's LG Display said it had asked a Seoul court to ban the domestic sale of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet , citing alleged patent infringements.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's pay package drops 99% from 2011
Tim Cook has finally made it to the top at Apple Inc, but in his first full year as CEO his pay package shrank about 99%.

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

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December 27, 2012

Top Headlines

President Pranab Mukherjee's son calls anti-rape protesters 'dented, painted'
"Women who are protesting have no connection with ground reality. These pretty ladies coming out to protest are 'highly dented and painted" said Abhijit Mukherjee.

Jayalalithaa walks out of NDC meet after 'big humiliation'
Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa said she had barely begun her speech when she was told that her ten minutes were up and the bell rang.

Mamata govt to eye employees through hidden cameras
The Mamata Banerjee govt has decided to introduce hidden cameras to record the ins and outs of employees in government offices to ensure they reach by 10.30am.

Cities

No more images of gods, goddesses on t-shirts
Muzrai minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said the govt plans to ban indecent depiction of images of Hindu gods especially on dress materials and cracker packs.

Woman gang-raped, dumped in south Delhi
A 42-year-old woman was gang-raped allegedly by three men in Uttar Pradesh who then dumped her in the Kalkaji area south-east Delhi, police said on Thursday.

Business

Revival of hiring for mid-senior management positions expected in 2013
Over the past year professionals in the IT and consumer goods industries were the most sort after for jobs with the BPO/ITes, real estate and pharma sectors.

PM Manmohan Singh for gradual hike in energy prices, cut in subsidy
Inaugurating the National Development Council meeting, Singh cautioned that "business as usual" policies will not be sufficient to achieve the growth target of 8%.

Sports

Inaugural World T20 champs India struggle in shortest format of the game
After stunning everyone by winning the inaugural World T20 in South Africa under , MS Dhoni, India have struggled under the same man to replicate that success.

India seek to level T20 series against Pakistan in must-win tie
India is hoping to level the two match series 1-1 against archrivals Pakistan on Friday in the second and last Twenty20 International.

Entertainment

Shahid learning Kannada?
Shahid Kapoor, who is currently in Mysore on a 10-day shooting schedule is reportedly making an effort to learn the local language, sources from the set reveal.

Imran follows the footsteps of uncle Aamir
Actor Imran Khan is following in the footsteps of his uncle Aamir Khan and pasting posters of his new film " Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" on taxis.

Infotech

Next-gen iPhone, iPad to have smaller battery?
Apple is reportedly in talks with Japanese manufacturer Sharp for its Igzo (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) display panels for the next-generation products.

How Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel are trying to woo young customers
Indian mobile operators are aggressively wooing the youth with low-cost data tariff plans and freebies to revive their sagging profits.

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