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Saturday, April 27, 2013

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April 27, 2013

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After skipping Harvard talk, Akhilesh cancels New York consulate reception
UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has cancelled a reception to be hosted in his honour by the Indian consul general here on Saturday.

Sarabjit Singh continues to be in coma, family seeks Pakistan visa
Sarabjit Singh has been on death row in Pakistan since 1990 for involvement in bomb blasts in Lahore and Multan.

Chinese incursion a localized problem, can be resolved: PM
Manmohan said India does not want to "accentuate" the situation in the wake of the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh.

Cities

Trinamool union breaks Kolkata Metro 'no-poster' rule
Kolkata Metro used to be an island of cleanliness and orderliness in a city known for its dirty walls and disfigured public buildings.

Mumbai Grahak Panchayat strongly opposes fare hikes for autos, taxis
The Mumbai Grahak Panchayat is strongly opposing any increase in fares of autos and taxis in Mumbai region.

Business

Hyundai Motor suicide ad draws ire for company
Hyundai Motor Co has been forced to apologise for an ad that sought to promote the zero carbon emissions of one of its cars.

Gold rises to Rs 28,100 per 10 grams
Gold prices rose to Rs 28,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Saturday on buying by stockists and retailers.

Sports

Mumbai Indians look at ways to tackle Chris Gayle
Ask the poor Pune Warriors bowlers, who, according to Allan Donald, are 'mentally scared' after Chris Gayle tore them to shreds.

Vilanova to stay on as Barcelona coach
Tito Vilanova is keen to stay on as Barcelona coach next season despite the effects of his treatment for throat cancer.

Entertainment

Salman's 'Mental' gives Sanjay Leela Bhansali jitters
The makers of Mental have decided that the Salman Khan starrer, produced by brother Sohail, will hit screens on November 22.

No 'Iron Man 4', says Gwyneth Paltrow
Actress Paltrow was asked about the prospect of returning for a fourth film, she said, "I don't think there will be an 'Iron Man 4'.

Infotech

US immigration bill: How it will help IT professionals
Key authors of the US immigration reform bill reached out to the American businesses on their path-breaking legislative venture.

NIIT bags Rs 344cr AII contract
NIIT Technologies has signed a Rs 344 crore contract with AAI for implementation of Airport Operations Control Centers.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

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April 26, 2013

Top Headlines

Monsoon to be normal this year, govt says
Rainfall is expected to be 98% of the long-term average during the June to September season, Union minister Jaipal Reddy said today.

Law minister defends action; govt rules out his resignation
"I have done no wrong. Truth will prevail," Ashwani Kumar said after CBI told Supreme Court that the coal scam draft report was seen by the law minister.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect moved to prison from hospital
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been moved to a prison at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, from the hospital where he had been held.

Cities

Bride rides horse to groom's house, asks for his hand
Rajni, a 25-year-old law student, dressed in best bridal finery, mounted a horse and took her baraat (marriage procession) to the groom’s house through her village.

13-yr-old girl gang-raped in Mumbai
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by four boys in a house in suburban Vakola, police said today.

Business

There is case for RBI to cut rate: Rajan
Chief economic advisor Raghuram Rajan today said there is a scope for interest rate cut as the core inflation has come down.

Spanish unemployment rate at record 27.16%
Spain's unemployment rate climbed to a new record of 27.16 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, official data showed on Thursday.

Sports

India is very lucky to have Dhoni: Moody
Awestruck by Dhoni's knock against his side, former Australia all-rounder and Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody says India is "very lucky" to have him.

Anand beats Ding to go to sixth spot
Viswanathan Anand jumped to sixth spot after the end of fifth round of Alekhine memorial chess tournament.

Entertainment

I’ve been surrounded by very strong women: Farhan Akhtar
Prior to his trip to Kolkata today to promote the MARD campaign, Farhan Akhtar shared what the driving force behind his initiative is and what's next on his itinerary.

Iron Man bowls over B-Town
Robert Downey Jr, who is the reigning Hollywood heartthrob in India after delivering five hit films back-to-back.

Infotech

Samsung launches Galaxy S4 @ Rs 41,500
It will be available online as well as in retail stores at a price of Rs 41,500 from Saturday noon.

Citi deal may increase worries for Indian IT
General Motors chief information officer Randy Mott in July last year said his company would cut the quantum of its IT outsourcing from 90% to 10% in three years.

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

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April 25, 2013

Top Headlines

Delhi high court asks Centre, police to find out root cause of rise in rapes
"It is surprising as to what is happening in Delhi. Find out the root cause of such incidents," a bench headed by chief Justice D Murugesan said.

Saradha chit fund scam: Kingpin Sudipta Sen remanded in 14-day police custody
The Saradha Group promoter was met by angry protesters outside court. Sudipta Sen's chit fund bust has left thousands of small investors in Bengal bankrupt.

Chinese incursion in Ladakh: Army chief briefs Antony
The Army has given its inputs to the government and the National Security Advisor-headed China Study Group, which is handling the present situation in Ladakh.

Cities

Non-reporting of air-safety lapses a worry
Two consecutive incidents in Mumbai, where pilots attempted to hide the air-safety lapse, have raised serious concerns.

19-year-old nursing student abducted and raped
A 19-year-old nursing student returning from church was allegedly abducted and raped by a gang of three men in an empty house.

Business

Spanish unemployment rate at record 27.16%
Spain's unemployment rate climbed to a new record of 27.16 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, official data showed on Thursday.

Gold regains Rs 28,000 level
After completing four days of gains, gold prices spurted here by Rs 400 on Thursday to regain the psychological level of Rs 28,000 per ten grams.

Sports

Hyderabad get Dhawan boost vs CSK
For Sunrisers Hyderabad (SH), Chennai, in a way, is a home away from home despite the southern metropolis being the den of the Chennai Super Kings.

When to retire should be Sachin's call: Viv Richards
West Indies batting legend Sir Vivian Richards reckons the veteran batsman is still a "class act".

Entertainment

Nana Patekar says he won't work with Sanjay Dutt
Award-winning actor Nana Patekar has spoken out against Sanjay Dutt in a rare outburst amid a chorus of celebrities voicing support for Dutt.

Keaton discusses 'tantric sex and wanting to get married '
Diane Keaton has opened up about tantric sex and her movie 'The Big Wedding' character's interest in the ancient practice.

Infotech

Sudden rise in cases of depression among IT professionals: Psychiatrists
More than a few concerns are arising over the mental health of India's 3-million strong IT workforce.

Google, Cisco 'better' for Indian IT professionals than IBM
Dozens of top-notch Indian-origin managers are shaping destinies of companies like Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Oracle and SAP.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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April 24, 2013

Top Headlines

Negotiations on to resolve Chinese incursion issue: Antony
"Our government will take every step to protect national integrity and security", Antony said, when asked about Chinese incursion.

Earthquake rocks Afghanistan; shakes buildings in Delhi, Kashmir
A moderate earthquake hit Afghanistan today and was felt as far away as New Delhi, the latest in a string of tremors to shake Asia in the past week.

UP DSP's murder: CBI arrests seven including Raja Bhaiya's guard
The cops who fled at the time of the firing should be given strict punishment, said Parveen Azad, widow of DSP Zia-ul-Haq.

Cities

Infant sold to Delhi businessman, deal struck through Facebook
A new born baby boy was sold to a Delhi-based businessman for Rs 8 lakh through a deal struck on the social networking site Facebook.

Condition of Delhi rape victim stable, doctors say
The condition of the five-year- old girl, who was raped allegedly by two youth, is stable and her perineal wounds are healing well, doctors said.

Business

More reforms initiatives in next 2 to 4 months: Chidambaram
Ruling out early elections, the minister said the government would last for 13 months more.

Economy bottomed out, to grow at 6.4% in 2013-14: PM panel
Industry and services sectors growth rates have been projected at 4.9% and 7.7% respectively.

Sports

The world has changed, but Tendulkar is still not out
Tendulkar made his debut two months before Maine Pyar Kiya was released and made Salman Khan who he was.

Bayern Munich stun Barcelona with dynamic four-goal show
Bayern Munich are on the verge of their third Champions League final in four years after routing Barcelona 4-0 in semifinal.

Entertainment

Shamshad Begum, legendary singer, dies at 94
Begum was born on April 14, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab. She made her debut on Peshawar Radio in Lahore on December 16, 1947.

It's all in the numbers for Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh has been getting increasingly finicky about the numbers' game and doesn't like to be associated with the number three or its multiples.

Infotech

Google, Cisco 'better' for Indian IT professionals than IBM
Dozens of top-notch Indian-origin managers are shaping destinies of companies like Cisco, Microsoft, Google, Oracle and SAP.

Galaxy S4 launch: Samsung’s time to shed copycat tag
Samsung Galaxy S4 goes on sale this week, as the company seeks to cement its lead over Apple in an increasingly saturated market.

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