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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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May 01, 2013

Top Headlines

Protests at Delhi Metro stations against Sajjan's acquittal
Outraged at the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to anti-Sikh riots, people protested in the capital blocking traffic and metro tracks.

Sarabjit slips into non-reversible coma, family returns to India
A source said Sarabjit Singh's heart is beating but without brain function. He is completely unresponsive and unable to breathe without ventilator support.

US asks India, Pakistan to restrain their nuclear, missile programmes
US has asked India and Pakistan to restrain their atomic and missile programmes and play a positive role in the global non-proliferation community.

Cities

Mumbai Metro trial run successful
On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Mumbaikars were treated to a successful trial run of the state's first Metro railway.

Miracle mom gets twins at 60
The Petlad resident, who will soon turn 60, is on her feet day and night, bringing up her four-month-old twin sons Bakul and Utpal.

Business

Gold, silver prices fall further on sluggish demand
Gold and silver prices fell further in New Delhi today due to slackened demand at prevailing levels amid a weak global trend.

BSE launches broad-based Islamic index
BSE has launched an Islamic equity index based on the wide-measure S&P BSE 500 index, providing a new benchmark for Islamic investors.

Sports

DD, KKR clash, driven by desperation
DD have been struggling with their batting. KKR are in a similar situation with their batsmen also lacking in consistency.

Players' trust in captain must for a successful team: Sourav Ganguly
Leading a cricket team is no different from running a family where the members would end up playing for themselves if captain loses their faith, feels Ganguly.

Entertainment

'Aashiqui 3' and '4' not ruled out, says Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt is quite happy with the success of 'Aashiqui 2' and he does not rule out the possibility of coming out with the third and fourth instalment of the film.

Writer accuses Anurag Kashyap of plagiarism, director denies
A writer has accused director Anurag Kashyap of copying his story in the compilation movie " Bombay Talkies" but Anurag has rubbished the claims.

Infotech

Yahoo increases paid maternity, paternity benefits
Yahoo has increased the amount of paid leave new parents can take, bringing the internet company closer to the policies of some of its Silicon Valley peers.

7 hot gadgets that just got cheaper
Want to know if the price of the gadget you are eyeing to buy has been slashed? Well, check out in our list.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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April 30, 2013

Top Headlines

CBI should not be influenced by political masters: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the CBI's decision to share the coalgate probe report with the government has shaken the entire process.

1984 riots: Sajjan Kumar acquitted, shoe thrown at judge
A Delhi court today acquitted Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. A shoe was thrown at the judge after the verdict was pronounced.

NASA captures stunning views of monster hurricane on Saturn
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has provided scientists the first close-up, visible-light views of a behemoth hurricane swirling around Saturn's north pole.

Cities

Man marries son's wife in Kendrapada
A 72-year-old widower married his 24-year-old daughter-in-law at Jagatsinghpur's Sapur village under Balikuda police limits.

Amul hikes milk price by Rs 2/litre in Delhi-NCR from tomorrow
Milk will be costlier in Delhi- NCR market with leading supplier Amul deciding to increase the rates by Rs 2 per litre effective from Tuesday.

Business

Indian economy to grow at 6.1% 2013-14: World Bank
World Bank scaled down India's growth forecast to 6.1% for the current fiscal from 7% projected six months ago.

Unilever to raise stake in Indian unit in $5.4bn offer
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever Plc will pay as much as $5.4 billion to raise its stake in its Indian unit, Hindustan Unilever.

Sports

BCCI nominates Sunil Gavaskar for Dhyanchand, Virat Kohli for Arjuna awards
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar is BCCI's choice for the Dhyanchand award (lifetime achievement).

Oppositions should fear coming to Mumbai: Rohit Sharma
MI skipper Rohit Sharma said his team would now focus on making its home ground a den where oppositions would be scared to play in the IPL.

Entertainment

Sensuality overshadows my acting: Mallika Sherawat
As she readies to be the object of attention on the desi version of the groom-seeking reality show The Bachelorette, Mallika Sherawat hopes TV will give her what Bollywood couldn't.

Shahid Kapoor escapes serious injury in fire
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has been shooting hardcore action sequences for Prabhudheva's 'Rambo Rajkumar', managed to escape a serious injury.

Infotech

Micromax launches Canvas 3D A115 at Rs 9,999
Micromax has launched its first smartphone with 3D screen, named Canvas 3D. This device has been priced Rs 9,999.

Now, charge your mobile phone with water
Researchers in Sweden have developed a new technique where you can charge your devices anywhere without electricity.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

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April 29, 2013

Top Headlines

Sarabjit won't be sent abroad for treatment: Pak panel
The medical board, constituted for the treatment of Sarabjit Singh, said today that there is no need to send him abroad for treatment.

Mulayam says China is our biggest enemy, criticises UPA govt for 'doing nothing'
Describing China as the 'biggest enemy', Mulayam said, "We have been warning that China has started occupying our territory. But government is not listening."

The caste factor: How Karnataka is influenced by it
For all its tech-savvy and progressivism, Karnataka still remains extremely caste-conscious when it comes to the ballot box.

Cities

15-year-old raped in school bus
A driver of a school bus was arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl here, police said today.

Cop killed by wife with grinding stone
An assistant inspector, Nandkishore Takasalkar, 43, was allegedly killed by his wife at his Marol police quarters after a fight on Sunday.

Business

HUL Q4 net profit up 15%
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has reported a 15% growth in net profit at Rs 787 crore for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2013.

India's GDP likely to grow at 5.7% in 2013: IMF
Indicating that India's declining growth has bottomed out, IMF on Monday said the country's GDP is likely to improve to 5.7% in 2013 and further to 6.2% a year after.

Sports

Watson cuts short Gayle show in Jaipur
Chris Gayle smashed 34 runs off 16 balls before Shane Watson had him caught behind by Sanju Samson in their IPL 6 match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Champions Trophy final squad to be picked on May 4
The final Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in June in England and Wales, is to be picked by the national selectors on May 4.

Entertainment

Politics is best left to professionals: Shah Rukh
"I can't become a politician all of a sudden. It's a professional field and you have to educate yourself for that," Shah Rukh Khan said on a recent visit to Kerala.

Preity Zinta's big secret!
Actress Preity Zinta is keen on making a big announcement to her fans but has her lips sealed until April 30.

Infotech

IT CEOs: Stress level in IT industry no different
Captains of IT industry are guarded in their response to anecdotal evidence of a spike in reported cases of depression among workers in the sector, as reported by ET.

Bendable smartphones coming soon
Imagine a cellphone that bends to block a snooping bystander from reading your private messages!

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

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April 28, 2013

Top Headlines

Pakistan restricts consular access to Sarabjit Singh
The Indian side has taken up the issue with their Pakistani counterparts, saying that Indian officials should be allowed unhindered access to Sarabjit, sources said.

Doctor who helped CIA track Osama bin Laden on fast in Pakistan jail
Shakil Afridi, the doctor who allegedly worked for the CIA to help track down Osama, is on hunger strike at a jail to protest administration's "ill-treatment".

No file or record to show culpability of prime minister, Chacko says
JPC has found not a "single file or record" to show any culpability of PM and finance minister P Chidambaram in the 2G allocation, its chairman P C Chacko said.

Cities

Delhi: AAP protest at Jantar Mantar to continue
The Aam Admi Party on Sunday said its protest at Jantar Mantar will continue, even as Sheila Dikshit agreed to accept 10,50,000 letters written to her.

79-year-old widow seeks support for legal battle on Facebook
A 79-year-old widow has gathered support of over 2,400 followers on a social network for her battle against Maharashtra police officials over her "illegal arrest".

Business

'Good partner made Tata group return to aviation'
A good partner and untapped potential in the low-cost sector made Tatas re-enter the aviation space although the industry remains tough.

Boeing team from US to fix Dreamliner battery fault
A team of engineers from US aerospace giant is arriving here on Tuesday to reset the batteries of six Dreamliner aircraft which are grounded since January.

Sports

Sania-Bethanie reach summit clash of Stuttgart WTA event
Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands earned themselves a shot at their third title of the season by reaching the final of the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

Mike Hussey denied a century by Narine
Hussey's 59-ball 95, Raina's 25-ball 44 and captain Dhoni's last ball six powered Chennai Super Kings to 200/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.

Entertainment

Almost all my heroines are taller than me: SRK
It has been a hectic schedule for Shah Rukh Khan, who was in Munnar for the past few weeks shooting for Rohit Shetty's 'Chennai Express'.

Vince Vaughn and wife expecting second child
Vince Vaughn has revealed that he is expecting his second child with his wife of three years, Kyla Weber.

Infotech

Samsung to manufacture Galaxy S4 in India
Samsung India today said it will soon start manufacturing its flagship high-end smartphone Galaxy S4 in India.

Now, app to protect your X-rated videos
A new sex tape app, which offers to store your homemade sex tapes, is all set to be launched.

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