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Thursday, December 27, 2012

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December 27, 2012

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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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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

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December 26, 2012

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Delhi gang rape: Traffic restrictions eased as protests calm down
Delhi Police eased traffic restrictions at India Gate and Raisina Hill but did not lift prohibitory orders even as protests over the gang-rape of a girl calmed down.

Five NCC cadets drown in Kerala river
Five NCC cadets from Delhi, who were taking part in a national trekking camp at Malayatoor forest range in Ernakulam district, drowned in Periyar river in Kerala.

Pakistan revenue official made Osama bin Laden pay Rs 50,000 bribe: Report
Osama bin Laden's safe-house in Pakistan's garrison city Abbottabad was built after paying a bribe of Rs 50,000 to a revenue official.

Cities

Man who married 4 times elopes with teen, caught
Police caught up with Yunus Ali Saiyad Ali Vora, a resident of Sarkhej, in Mumbai with Parveen (name changed), 16, after a month-long chase.

Pubs to rope in women bouncers for New Year bash
Some pubs are planning to have women bouncers and security guards to accompany guests back home in cabs.

Business

Gold snaps 3-day rising trend, down Rs 220 on sluggish demand
Snapping a three-day rising streak, Gold prices fell by Rs 220 to Rs 31,000 per 10 gm in the national capital on Wednesday.

Govt announces sops for exporter
The govt announced additional incentives for exporters, that includes extension of 2 per cent interest subsidy for one more year till March 2014.

Sports

Dhoni, Hafeez play down Ishant-Akmal on-field face-off
Captains of both the sides playing down Ishant-Akmal's face-off said it was a minor argument which ended with an exchange of smiles between the two.

MS Dhoni blames T20I loss on middle-order collapse
MS Dhoni feels the failure of middle-order batsmen to capitalise on the good start provided by openers led to the five-wicket loss against Pakistan in the first T20I.

Entertainment

Rajeev-Paresh play mind games
Paresh Rawal and Rajeev Khandelwal, the actors of Aditya Datt's Table No. 21, first met at a coffee shop of a Mumbai five-star hotel four years ago.

Imran mistakenly receives Emraan's clothes
It was nothing short of a farcical faux pas when clothes meant for Emraan Hashmi in Mumbai were carried to Imran Khan in Chandigarh leaving the two stars amused.

Infotech

Nokia tablet to have two batteries: Report
Recently, rumours about a Nokia tablet made quite a buzz, but details have been scarce.

4G: Airtel seeks government nod for testing voice services
Bharti Airtel, has sought government's approval for testing voice services on its fourth generation networks.

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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

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December 25, 2012

Top Headlines

Delhi gang rape case: Anger justified, but violence no solution, President says
President Pranab Mukherjee expressed "deep distress" over the Delhi gang rape but cautioned that though anger over the incident was justified, violence was no solution.

Doordarshan suspends five employees for not reaching PM's residence on time
Doordarshan has suspended five employees after its team failed to reach PM Manmohan Singh's official residence in time to record his speech on Delhi gang rape incident.

Arch rivals India and Pakistan resume cricket rivalry with T20 slogfest
When MS Dhoni and Mohd Hafeez walk out for the toss on Tuesday evening, it will mark a new beginning for India-Pakistan cricket.

Cities

Nine metro stations still shut, commuters hit
Commuters were hit hard and Delhi Metro lost more than 200,000 passengers as 9 stations, were shut for the third day on Tuesday to check anti gang-rape protests.

Mumbai girl stabbed by college mate dies
A 19-year-old girl, who was critical after being repeatedly stabbed by her lover, succumbed to her injuries at a hospital here today, police said.

Business

Job generation plummeted 21% between January-December 15
Job generation during 2012 saw a 21 per cent decline across various sectors of the economy between January and mid-December, according to an Assocham analysis.

FDI in services sector up 5% in April-October
India's FDI inflows into the services sector increased by a mere 5 per cent to $3.6 billion during the April-October period of this fiscal.

Sports

Wrestling 2012: Sushil, Yogeshwar cynosure of all eyes
Sushil's success at the London Games was a testimony to the fact that his bronze medal-winning performance in Beijing four years ago was not a flash in the pan.

Fans' love and support brought a tear to my eyes: Sachin Tendulkar
Overwhelmed by the tributes that have poured in ever since he announced his retirement, Sachin Tendulkar said the "love and support" brought tears to his eyes.

Entertainment

Real guns for Saif in 'Bullet Raja'
Saif Ali Khan, who is playing a gun-wielding-bike-riding Uttar Pradesh gangster in Bullet Raja, has been using real guns in the film.

Aamir-Kiran go scuba diving in Thailand
Aamir Khan and his filmmaker wife Kiran Rao Khan flew to Koh Samui, Thailand, on December 23 on a 10-day break.

Infotech

Android malware threat to rise in 2013 in India: Report
Viruses spreading through flash drives along with rise in malware targeting Android OS are the main trends of malware landscape in India in 2013, predicts ESET.

Indian IT companies increase security for women employees
The IT & BPO industry — which has a sizable chunk of women employees and where timings are unstable — is further tightening its security measures.

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Monday, December 24, 2012

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December 24, 2012

Top Headlines

You can't march in protest to President's house, Shinde says
"You should understand the government's role. The govt should not go anywhere. Why should the govt go anywhere," said home minister Sushilkumar Shinde.

India, Russia sign weapons deals worth billions of dollars
Russia and India signed new weapons deals worth billions of dollars on Monday as President Vladimir Putin sought to further boost ties with an old ally.

Bangalore businessman buys book, finds Tagore letter
Nestled in the heart of Bangalore lies a rare piece of history that dates back to the time of the country's legendary cultural icon Rabindranath Tagore.

Cities

Ahmedabad woman, daughter kill Mumbai stockbroker, cut him into 17 pieces
A woman and her daughter from the Maninagar area of Ahmedabad ended the life of a Mumbai stockbroker - with whom both were having an affair.

Two Marathi actors killed in road accident
Two eminent Marathi film and television actors were killed when their car met with an accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, police said on Monday.

Business

Rupee down 7 paise vs dollar in late morning deals
The rupee dropped by seven paise to 55.13 against the dollar in late morning trade on Monday.

Advance tax collection up 10.44 per cent in December
The third instalment of the Advance Tax collection recorded a growth of 10.44 per cent to Rs 78,226 crore, finance ministry said on Monday.

Sports

Will Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from ODI cricket diminish his brand value?
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from ODIs will set the stage for a new phase in the life cycle of one of India's most iconic celebrity brands.

India, Pakistan renew cricket rivalry after Mumbai attack
India and Pakistan are set to slug it out in what promises to be a high-voltage limited-over series starting with the first Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

Entertainment

Imran Khan's home turns 50
Imran Khan, who recently moved back to NH 24 Bungalow that was built by his grandfather late Nasir Husain, threw a party to commemorate its 50 years.

Bollywood's promising newbies in 2012
Established stars are constantly challenged by promising newcomers in Bollywood and this year was no different with a crop of talented actors making their debut.

Infotech

Facebook's 'Facebook Poke' app deletes messages, posts after 10 seconds
Social networking site Facebook has launched a new app which erases pictures and messages within 10 seconds of being sent.

What will fuel Indian IT industry's growth in 2013
As technology becomes more central to everyday lives of consumers and corporate alike, 2013 promises to be a good year for the $100 billion sector.

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