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February 14, 2011

Top Headlines

2G scam: Raja, Balwa's CBI custody extended
A Delhi court today extended the CBI custody of former telecom minister A Raja and Shahid Balwa, managing director of DB Realty, by three and four days, respectively, in the 2G scam.

Karnataka HC upholds disqualification of 5 Independent MLAs
The five Independent MLAs were disqualified by the Karnataka assembly Speaker on October 10, a day before chief minister BS Yeddyurappa sought the vote of confidence, which he won.

Day after detention, singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrested
Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali was on Monday arrested by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, a day after he was detained at Delhi airport on charges of carrying undisclosed foreign currency, an official said.

Cities

Slum dweller asked to pay bribe, commits suicide
A slum dweller on Monday committed suicide allegedly over the bribe municipal officials demanded for allotting a flat to him under the slum rehabilitation scheme.

Why Shiv Sena is lying low this Valentine's Day
The party, which once vociferously opposed Valentine's Day celebrations, has chosen to lie low on the issue, in a bid to woo young voters and avoid controversy ahead of the BMC polls.

Business

Inflation falls to 8.23% in Jan as prices of sugar, wheat ease
Inflation declined marginally to 8.23% in January from 8.43% in the previous month, as prices of certain commodities like wheat, pulses and sugar eased, although essential items like onion and other vegetables continue to remain dearer.

Sensex closes 488 points higher
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 488 points higher on Monday amid buoyant buying sentiments across the market breadth.

Sports

Chawla poses selection headache for India
India skipper MS Dhoni was grappling with a selection puzzle on Monday after a match-winning performance by leg-spinner Piyush Chawla in a World Cup warm-up game against Australia.

Cramped calendar hampers mental preparation: Dhoni
India's jam-packed itinerary has not only taken a physical toll on the players but could also affect their mindset heading into the World Cup, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

Entertainment

Bebo has no time for Saif on V-Day
The actor is busy shooting in Bhopal for Prakash Jha's Aarakshan and will not be spending quality time with his ladylove Kareena.

Who's trying to sabotage Akshay's image?
Actor Akshay Kumar was to perform at the Balaji Global Indian Film and TV Honors.

Infotech

Could smartphones go stupid?
Smartphones are rapidly becoming ubiquitous, but they risk becoming a victim of their own success.

How to foolproof your email password
Simply upper-casing your password can minimise a hacker's chance of finding out your account.

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