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Monday, January 13, 2014

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January 13, 2014

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Arvind Kejriwal scraps janata durbar, FDI in retail in Delhi
The Delhi CM today announced that his govt will not hold any more janata durbar. He also decided to withdraw permission for FDI in retain in Delhi.

Justice Swatanter Kumar skips office as SC agrees to hear intern's petition
Former SC judge Swatanter Kumar, who faces allegation of unwelcome sexual behaviour, did not attend office at national green tribunal today.

Alexander the Great was 'killed by toxic wine', scientists claim
Alexander the Great may have been killed by toxic wine made from a poisonous but harmless-looking plant, scientists have claimed.

Cities

TN govt to bear medical expenses of boy who was shot at by cop in Neelankarai
The government would also release Rs 1 lakh from the chief ministers' relief fund to the family of Ansari.

1,685 police, fire service personnel to get TN chief minister’s constabulary medals
The awards, announced on the eve of Pongal every year, are given to the personnel in recognition of their outstanding devotion to duty, said a press release.

Business

Moily saves BP-RIL field from shutdown
The BP-RIL combine had proposed the measures to plug water seepage and sand that were choking production wells.

Tata Steel India Q3 sales up 9.4%
Tata Steel reported a 9.4% increase in sales volumes to 2.06 million tonnes from its Indian operations in the October-December quarter.

Sports

Rusty Djokovic eases into second round in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic showed a few signs of rustiness after the off-season but still comfortably reached the second round of the Australian Open.

India have by far the best young batsmen: Chappell
Effusive in his praise for the Indian batsmen, Ian Chappell has said that the side is currently producing "by far the best" crop of young talented cricketers.

Entertainment

Vikramaditya Motwane kicked me out of Udaan: Aditya Kumar
Patna lad Aditya is better known as Perpendicular, the guy who chews on a razor blade in the film 'Gangs Of Wasseypur'.

‘We are with Manyata’
Last Thursday, Sanjay Dutt's sister Namrata was spotted at the city hospital where Manyata is admitted.

Infotech

Samsung Galaxy Gear gets price cut in India
India's biggest smartphone maker Samsung has cut the price of Galaxy Gear, its first smartwatch, in the country.

Nokia Android phone Normandy’s photo leaked
The rumoured Nokia Android phone is among the hottest topics in the technology industry right now, with several leaks and rumours emerging every week.

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

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January 11, 2014

Top Headlines

After chaos, Arvind Kejriwal promises better 'janata darbar'
The first 'janata darbar' of Kejriwal had a chaotic start after thousands thronged the venue, forcing the leader to leave the scene to avoid a possible stampede.

As Devyani Khobragade returns to India, a culture clash lingers
The diplomat's return seemingly brought to a climax a month-long spat between the US and India that at times threatened to open a breach in the countries’ relations.

Bags not packed yet, but selected Indians ready to go to Mars
The enormity of what a one-way trip to Mars would entail is still a couple of elimination stages away from certainty.

Cities

4 held in Hyderabad for rape of Mumbai dancer
Police said on Saturday they have arrested four men for the gang rape of a dancer from Mumbai on New Year's Eve.

Baby weighing 5.6kg born in Lucknow
Infamous for low birth weight, UP saw the birth of a chubby 5.6kg baby boy on Friday. The baby was born through caesarean section at BMC hospital.

Business

Gold gains for third day
Rising for the third straight day, gold prices rose by another Rs 45 to Rs 30,215 per 10 grams in the national capital on Saturday.

China edges US out as biggest trader?
China may have surpassed the United States to become the world's biggest trading nation as its foreign trade crossed the $4-trillion mark in 2013.

Sports

I can knock off Nadal, Djokovic: Federer
Roger warned he was still a force to be reckoned with as he heads into the Australian Open armed with a new racquet and with Stefan Edberg in his corner.

Serena Williams has Evert and Martina in her sights
Serena Williams said matching Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's 18 Grand Slam titles was in her sights and insisted she can cope with the searing heat.

Entertainment

Nicole Kidman goes topless
Nicole Kidman went topless in Jimmy Choo's new ad spring-summer 2014 campaign. In one of the pictures, she is seen in an open jacket.

Deepika Padukone to romance with Aamir Khan?
Deepika has worked with an array of big names; from her debut 7 years ago with SRK to other popular actors like Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.

Infotech

First look: Sony’s wearable TV headset, HMZ-T3W
A virtual-reality headset from Sony almost puts you inside a video by allowing you to widen your view when you turn your head up, down or side to side.

TVs of CES 2014: Gorgeous but unaffordable
4K or in other words Ultra HD, is one word that defines the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. Ultra HD is double the resolution of FullHD.

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Friday, January 10, 2014

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January 10, 2014

Top Headlines

AAP targets one crore members by January 26: Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party today launched a nationwide membership drive to get maximum numbers for 2014 general elections.

After eight years of wait, Posco's Odisha plant gets environment clearance
South Korean steel maker Posco has received environment clearance for its Rs 52,000 crore steel plant in Odisha, ending an eight-year wait.

Indicted but immune, Devyani Khobragade leaves for India
US and India put a lid on a torrid monthlong diplomatic fiasco, agreeing to remove Indian diplomat Devyani from New York, without prosecuting her.

Cities

Man challaned for ‘dangerously’ overtaking Robert Vadra’s car
An executive of a private firm ran into trouble when he overtook Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra's car in southeast Delhi.

PM cavalcade may hit traffic in Mumbai
Traffic on the Western Express Highway is likely to be affected when PM Manmohan Singh visits on Friday.

Business

PSU banks line up interim dividends
Despite a sharp fall in profits and surge in non-performing assets (NPAs), public sector banks (PSBs) are lining up interim dividends.

Global food prices drop 1.6% in 2013: UN food body
Global food prices fell 1.6% in 2013 as large supplies pushed down international prices of commodities such as oils, sugar and cereals, according to UN food agency FAO.

Sports

Don't link Major Dhyan Chand to awards
On Wednesday, a group of about 500 hockey lovers held a protest rally in the Capital to demand the Bharat Ratna for hockey legend Dhyan Chand.

WI's Brian Lara seeks selection in Trinidad golf team
Brian Lara is to compete for a place in Trinidad and Tobago's national team for the upcoming Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship.

Entertainment

Salman, Madhuri defend Saifai performance, donate Rs 25 lakh
Salman and Madhuri justified their participation in the UP government's cultural event in Saifai village, saying they were there for charity.

Ajay Devgn protective about his kids
Ajay Devgn is not only a hands-on father, but is also extremely protective about his kids — Nysa and Yug.

Infotech

Google makes your Gmail ID 'public'
A new feature in Google's Gmail will result in some users receiving messages from people with whom they have not shared their email addresses.

Two must-dos for Infosys chairman Murthy
For the Q3 in a row Infosys has turned in a solid performance, indicating that the crisis-ridden period of nasty negative surprises is definitely behind it.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

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January 08, 2014

Top Headlines

Arctic blast proves unwelcome novelty, especially across southern US
The fountains turned into crystal still-lifes in Savannah, Ga. Ducks walked forlornly on iced-over swimming holes in southern Arkansas.

One arrested for attack on AAP office in Ghaziabad
After the attack on AAP's Kaushambi office, Ghaziabad Police arrested the national convenor of Hindu Raksha Dal from Sahibabad area.

India asks US embassy to stop commercial activities by January 16
India has asked the US to "discontinue" commercial activities undertaken from its embassy in New Delhi by January 16.

Cities

In 2013, 110 found dead in Chennai bus terminal
Police have in the past year found the bodies of 110 people in the teeming Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus.

Serial rapist Jaishankar finally in police custody
Four months after fleeing from the Central Jail, Parappana Agrahara, serial rapist-killer M Shankar is finally in police custody.

Business

Madoff-related fraud to cost JPMorgan $2.5 billion
For over 15 years, there were signs something was amiss with what federal prosecutors call the "703 account" at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Honda drives in new City to take on rivals
Honda unveiled its new City, this time with a diesel-powered engine as well, in a bid to capture a greater share of the market from its rivals.

Sports

Olympics: No flag for India's athletes at Winter Games
India lost all hope of competing under the national flag at the Winter Olympics after the Olympic association said it would hold elections.

Take a break from cricket: Saqlain's advice to Ajmal
Former Pakistan Test spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has advised Saeed Ajmal to take a break from the sport in order to extend his career.

Entertainment

'CBFC has no time to see my film'
The release of Nagesh Kukunoor's 'Lakshmi' has hit a roadblock.

The dark side of the glamour business
With actor Uday Kiran's suicide making headlines, we list some Kollywood celebrities who have taken the extreme step in the past.

Infotech

Microsoft CEO race: Ford chief Mulally pulls out
Microsoft lost a front-runner candidate when Ford's chief, Alan Mulally, said he would not be joining the software giant.

Why Android smartphones consume more data
Reminiscent of the oversize, gas-guzzling SUV's, Androids have the biggest screens and tend to use much more data than other smartphones.

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