Thursday, June 30, 2011

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June 30, 2011

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Purulia arms drop case: Kim Davy will not be extradited
A five-judge Constitutional bench of the Denmark HC has rejected the extradition plea of Kim Davy, the main accused in the Purulia arms drop case.

Retirement home: Ratan Tata chooses elegance over extravagance
An elegant sea-facing house at Colaba is getting ready to welcome Ratan Tata as he prepares to hand over the reigns of his business group to his successor.

Court orders attachment of property, Bal Thackeray says sainiks real wealth
"My real wealth is the lakhs of Shiv Sainiks and the Marathi masses...Can anyone attach this property? Such a law and court is yet to be created," said Thakeray.

Cities

Fury over death of 12 children in Kolkata hospital
At least 12 infant have died in Kolkata's BC Roy Hospital in the last 48 hours, according to Times Now, quoting the medical superintendent of the hospital.

Beauty bug bites Patna guys
Beauty treatments and desire for flawless skin have long been seen as a female domain. But times have changed now.

Business

Food inflation falls to 7.78%
Food inflation fell to a one-and-a-half month low of 7.78 per cent for the week ended June 18 on the back of cheaper vegetables, pulses and potatoes.

Sensex up 152 pts, gains 6th day in a row
Sensex extended gains for the sixth day in a row, adding 152 pts amid sharp dip in food inflation and firm global trend as concerns over Greek debt crisis eased.

Sports

Wrong replay shown to give Dhoni out
The controversy over poor umpiring between India and the WI has taken a new twist as it has now emerged that MS Dhoni was given out off a no ball.

Bangalore, Warriors to kick off CLT20
IPL 4 runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore and Warriors of South Africa will kick off the third edition of the CLT20 tournament in Bangalore on September 23.

Entertainment

I'll be a good dad: Abhishek Bachchan
AB's Baby is going to have a baby. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are expecting their first child in the winter of 2011.

A mystery girl slaps Aditya Narayan
Musician, actor, anchor Aditya Narayan has made it to headlines for a wrong reason.

Infotech

Facebook hires iPhone, PS3 hacker 'Geohot'
Facebook has confirmed that it has hired George Hotz, a celebrated hacker known as "GeoHot" who was sued by Sony for hacking PlayStation 3 game console.

Samsung asks US to ban iPad, iPhone imports
Samsung asked the US International Trade Commission to ban the importation of Apple's iPhones, iPads and iPods, ratcheting up its dispute against Apple.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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June 29, 2011

Top Headlines

SC tells Mamata not to return Singur land
Providing temporary relief to Tata Motors, the SC on Wednesday stayed the return of Singur land to the farmers by the West Bengal government.

Anna Hazare to meet Sonia Gandhi tomorrow
Anna Hazare said that the Prime Minister should try to convince his cabinet colleauges on bringing the PMO under the ambit of Lokpal.

No objection to Rahul Gandhi becoming PM: Manmohan Singh
In his interaction with editors, PM said, "I have got maximum cooperation from Sonia Gandhi who has done a superb job as Congress president."

Cities

Man booked under Wildlife Act acquitted after 15 years
The man was booked in 1996 after recovery of a huge parcel containing 1400 cobra skins and bearing his address.

Abetment of suicide case against Goa inspector
Police on Wednesday registered a complaint of abetment of suicide against a crime branch officer following suicide of a constable.

Business

Toyota recalls more than 1,10,000 hybrid cars
Toyota will recall more than 1,10,000 hybrid vehicles in the US, Japan and Europe because of faulty transistors in electrical power control boards.

Sensex jumps 201 pts to 2-month high
In a five-day long rising streak, the BSE benchmark index Sensex climbed to a two-month high adding over 201 points.

Sports

Suresh Raina fined for showing dissent
Suresh Raina was fined 25 per cent of his match fee for a Level I breach in ICC's Code of Conduct during a match in West Indies on Tuesday.

ICC defers decision on scrapping rotational presidents
The ICC on Wednesday deferred a decision on the planned scrapping of the rotational system of presidency.

Entertainment

Salman jumps to Katrina's rescue
Members of FWICE recently sent summons to the actress and halted a recent shoot of her deodorant commercial at Mehboob Studios.

New Zealand PM claps for Bollywood
India and NZ signed a film co-production agreement stating that incentives and benefits will be given if any Indian filmmaker shoots a movie in NZ.

Infotech

Sony cuts chairman's salary
Sony Corp, reeling from Japan's biggest earthquake and the second-largest online data breach in US history, cut its pay for Chairman.

HP CEO: No layoffs for now
Hewlett-Packard Co, the world's No. 1 PC maker, has no plans for layoffs so far, its Chief Executive Leo Apotheker said.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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June 28, 2011

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Seized cash belonged to devotee: Satya Sai Trust
With questions being raised over its activities, the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust on Tuesday tried to clear the air and denied any financial wrongdoing.

We can't match India militarily: Pak def minister
Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar said this while responding to a question on whether the projection of India as Pak's greatest enemy was the root of problems.

ICC reinstates associate nations for 2015 World Cup
Relenting after severe criticism, the ICC is set to include four associate nations in the 2015 World Cup which will make the event a 14-team tournament.

Cities

KMSS has links with Maoists: Gogoi
Farmers' organisation Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti was involved in the violent demonstration in the city on June 22 that left three persons dead.

Attack on activist: Police given 4 weeks to trace accused
The Bombay HC on Tuesday gave the city police four weeks to trace the accused wanted in connection with attack on social activist Shamim Modi.

Business

Sensex closes with moderate gains
A benchmark index of Indian equities markets on Tuesday closed with moderate gains, having traded in a tight range throughout the day.

Rupee gains 4 paise against US dollar
The rupee appreciated by 4 paise to Rs 44.99 per dollar in opening trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange on Tuesday.

Sports

Indian players happy with modified DRS
The Indian team has given a thumbs up to the Decision Review System in its revised form which makes the ball-tracker technology optional in bilateral series.

2nd Test: India up against pace & history at the Oval
India will be up against pace and history at the Kensington Oval when the second of the three-Test series begins on Tuesday.

Entertainment

Aishwarya Rai: Sacked for being preggers!
Survival of the fittest is the only way to get to the top, and motherhood is often viewed as a spanner in the works for professional women.

Neha Dhupia's Venezuelan boyfriend!
Recently, actress Neha Dhupia was spotted, at an awards function in Toronto, with Venezuelan arm-candy, Jimmy.

Infotech

Apple may dump Samsung for TSMC
Seems Samsung's legal dispute with Apple regarding designs used in their best-selling mobile devices has started affecting the two companies' business ties.

Microsoft set to rival Google Apps
Microsoft Corp is making its biggest move into the mobile, Internet-accessible world of 'cloud' computing this week.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

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June 27, 2011

Top Headlines

Ranjan Mathai to be India's next foreign secretary
Ranjan Mathai, India's ambassador to France, will be the next foreign secretary, succeeding Nirupama Rao. Mathai, a 1974-batch IFS officer.

Chhota Rajan ordered J Dey's killing, says Mumbai police
A fortnight after journalist J Dey was shot dead, Mumbai police cracked the case claiming that underworld don Chhota Rajan was behind the murder.

Civil society not to be used again in drafting of law: Sibal
Kapil Sibal refused to make any comment on Hazare's decision to go on hunger strike again, but said "when that situation arises, I am sure govt will deal with it."

Cities

'Let the CM also wait in the queue for darshan'
"Let him come like a commoner and have darshan of the Lord like us waiting in the queue," said JCB Rajanna of Devannur in Chikmagalur district.

A woman who refuses to be muzzled by a cruel society
Her name is Raj and she lives in Rajapur village in Rohini. She works as a maid but holds her head high in poverty.

Business

Rupee down by 12 paise against US dollar
The Indian rupee depreciated by 12 paise to Rs 45.11 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange.

Sensex up 172 pts post fuel price hikes, capital inflows
The BSE sensex gained 172 points on Monday to close at 2-week high of over 18,412 points as investors bought oil stock after fuel price hikes.

Sports

BCCI agrees to modified DRS but on its own terms
BCCI on Monday agreed to mandatory use of the controversial DRS in a modified version in all international matches at the ongoing ICC Annual Conference.

Pacers will have to adjust length in 2nd Test: Dhoni
Indian bowlers will have to adjust their line and length on a bouncy Kensington Oval pitch, said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan dances to Dabangg song with bleeding knee
Salman Khan who is usually known for sticking to his commitments has just added his friend turned foe Shah Rukh Khan on that list.

Anushka Sharma detained at Mumbai airport
Anushka is with custom officers right now at the Mumbai airport and is being questioned about some undeclared goods that she was carrying with her.

Infotech

Sony Ericsson, Nokia: Upcoming smartphones
The recently-held CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore showcased various smartphones, tablets and accessories.

Facebook overtakes Microsoft in UK
Facebook overtook Microsoft websites in Britain for the first time last month, becoming the UK's second-most popular after Google.

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

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June 26, 2011

Top Headlines

Civil society not to be used again in drafting of law: Sibal
Kapil Sibal refused to make any comment on Hazare's decision to go on hunger strike again, but said "when that situation arises, I am sure govt will deal with it."

If I have black money, make it national property: Ramdev
Baba Ramdev, said here that if any black money was found with him, it could be declared national property.

Headley gives insight into LeT terror courses on Kashmir
Pakistan-based LeT runs a series courses for budding terrorists, which are aimed at boosting militancy in Kashmir.

Cities

Monsoon reaches Delhi three days ahead of normal onset
Delhi had its date with Monsoon, 3 days ahead of its normal onset in the city bringing cheers to citizens reeling under severe hot and humid conditions.

Man arrested for raping, strangulating minor in Thane
A 27-year-old man was today arrested for allegedly raping and strangulating a minor girl in neighbouring Thane district, police said.

Business

ICICI Bank plans to open 1,500 branches in 4 years
In a major expansion drive, ICICI Bank plans to add about 1,500 branches over a period of four years against the existing strength of about 2,500.

India's forex reserves rise by $59 million
The forex reserves have risen for the fourth time in the past five reporting weeks.

Sports

Saina Nehwal loses in Indonesian Open final
India's Saina Nehwal went down to Chinese Yihan Wang 21-12, 21-23, 14-21 in a gruelling tussle in the final of the Indonesia Open Super Series badminton.

Roger Federer knows a lot about cricket, says Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar, a self-confessed Roger Federer fan, met the winner of 16 Grand Slams at the All England Club.

Entertainment

Ranbir Kapoor will make a great father: Vedita
Vedita Pratap Singh , who made her debut in the recently released film Bhindi Bazaar , thinks that Ranbir can be a great father to his children.

Arjun won over Arshad, unbelievably stupid: Maria
"Arjun won over Arshad, For best supporting actor, unbelievably stupid I say, if Manoj Bajpai won would not feel so bad... filmy politics," Maria posted on Twitter.

Infotech

10 hot headphones
Everyone loves their music on the move, and so we all need a good pair of headphones. Here's a list of the best.

Smartphone review: Huawei Ideos X5
Although we are yet to see a 1Ghz phone under Rs 15,000, Huawei's Ideos X5 stands apart by offering a larger display than the competition.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

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June 25, 2011

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Fuel price hike: Freight rates to go up by 8-9%
Following hike in diesel rates, transporters said they will raise freight rates by 8-9% with immediate effect on all routes across India.

No new judge appointed, Pak court adjourns 26/11 trial again
Justice Ahmed, who had been hearing the case since he was appointed judge of the court in Nov 2010, was transferred shortly after the last hearing on June 11.

Two IITians turn down lucrative job offers, tread new path in farming
Treading a path less travelled, two IITians have taken to agriculture after turning down lucrative job offers by MNCs and made a mark for themselves within a few months.

Cities

Amritsar students win $ 5,000 from NASA
Impressed by the project prepared by students of Spring Dale Senior School, the authorities of NASA conferred a cash prize of $ 5000 on the school team.

Three held for fake caste certificate racket
Three people were arrested for supplying fake caste certificates to students for admission to Delhi University colleges, police said Sunday.

Business

Sensex snaps 2-week losing streak, up 370 points
The BSE benchmark Sensex snapped its last 2-week-long losing streak by gaining 370 points to regain the 18K mark after nine days to close at 18,241.

Transporters to raise freight rates by 8-9% on diesel hike
Following hike in diesel rates, transporters said they will raise freight rates by 8-9% with immediate effect on all routes across India.

Sports

Bolt dreams of watching Tendulkar play
Sachin Tendulkar's list of admirers keeps on growing with world and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt saying he was one of the "greatest cricketers".

Saina Nehwal enters Indonesian Open final
Defending champion Saina Nehwal inched closer to a third successive Indonesian Open title after advancing to the finals with a triumph over Shao Chieh Cheng.

Entertainment

I'm not doing Dhoom 3: Katrina
Katrina Kaif has flatly denied that she was ever approached for Dhoom 3 and that the role has already been given to other actress.

Nagesh Kukunoor's making a love story
After having burnt his fingers with '8x10 Tasveer' and 'Aashayein', Kukunoor is back to what brought him critical acclaim.

Infotech

7 biggest battles in mobile industry
The mobile industry has seen a wave of legal battles in recent yrs as long-established incumbents try to protect their position against newcomers like Google.

Nortel patents: Tech giants slug it out
Networking patents developed by bankrupt Nortel go up for sale next week, with companies like Google, Apple and Intel heading the list of would-be buyers.

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Friday, June 24, 2011

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June 24, 2011

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Quizzed in land-grab case, CPM leader hangs self
A CPM leader from Dabgram in Siliguri allegedly hanged himself on Thursday morning following a land-grab complaint against him the previous day.

West Bengal govt takes control of Singur Nano factory
The Tata Nano factory was virtually taken over by the Hooghly administration and industries minister said, "The process (of returning land) is under way."

Sachan's family now agrees to cremate him in Lucknow
The family of Dr Y S Sachan, who died in a Lucknow jail this week, has agreed to cremate him after receiving the postmortem report that revealed nine injuries.

Cities

Gang of inter-state robbers busted
With the arrest of 7 members, the Patiala police claim to have busted an inter-state gang of robbers.

Chennai docs use smallest steel device to cure glaucoma
Doctors in a Chennai hospital used a less than half-millimetre stainless steel device to restore vision in a 67-year-old woman who was suffering from glaucoma.

Business

Harish Manwani appointed as Unilever COO
Global FMCG giant Unilever has appointed Harish Manwani as its chief operating officer as part of a global reorganisation in the business structure of the company.

Sensex closes 502 points higher
A benchmark index for Indian equities markets on Friday closed 502 points higher on robust all-round buying.

Sports

Sachin Tendulkar loses top spot to Kallis
Sachin Tendulkar on Friday lost the coveted number one spot in the ICC Test rankings to South Africa's Jacques Kallis.

Indian cricketers criticise umpire Daryl Harper for bad decisions
"If correct decisions were made, the game would have ended much earlier," MS Dhoni said after India's 63-run victory over West Indies in the first Test.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh offers parenting tips to Abhishek
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is a proud father of two children, says he would love to give parenting tips to would-be-dad Abhishek Bachchan.

I hate beautiful women getting pregnant: RGV
While every other celeb has been congratulating the Bachchan parivar on this good news, RGV said he hates to see beautiful women becoming mothers.

Infotech

Google facing multiple antitrust probes: Report
Google Inc found itself at the center of multiple government investigations into whether it is using its dominance in search advertising to scotch competition.

UID will spur application and device development
Manish Malik of Hazel Media has developed Indian language support for low cost phones that can be used for applications developed around the UID project.

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