Saturday, April 23, 2011

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April 23, 2011

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'Manmohan Singh opened 'secret talks' with Kayani'
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opened secret talks with the Pakistan Army chief ten months ago, The Times reported on Saturday.

Salman Khurshid rules out changes in Lokpal committee
Union minister Salman Khurshid said the government was looking forward to receiving inputs from Justice Santosh Hegde on the bill.

53 per cent polling in first seven hours of voting in West Bengal
Fifty-three per cent polling was recorded till 2 pm during voting in 50 Assembly constituencies spread over three districts of West Bengal on Saturday.

Cities

Honour killing: Man kills 12-yr-old sister
In yet another case of honour killing, a youth killed his 12-year-old sister at Roorki village in this Haryana district for the sake of his family's honour.

Widow murdered by daughter and paramour
Girijamma, a 56 year-old widow, was allegedly smothered to death by her daughter and her paramour at her residence in Bangalore.

Business

RINL mulls setting up steel plant in JV with Karnataka
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd today said it is planning to set up a three million ton capacity steel plant under joint venture with Karnataka.

57 Indian firms in Forbes Global 2000 list
JP Morgan Chase is in the top spot of Forbes Global list for the second consecutive year as the world's largest company followed by HSBC.

Sports

Indian football team coach Houghton resigns
Indian football team coach Bob Houghton resigned from his post on Saturday, two years before his contract with the All India Football Federation was to end.

'Timeless' Tendulkar to turn 38 on Sunday
Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will turn 38 on Sunday (April 24, 2011) completing another year punctuated by milestones and unprecedented highs.

Entertainment

Aamir is never too busy for Darsheel
Aamir Khan has a super busy schedule. But even he knows that's it's important to take out time for some special people like Darsheel Safari.

Cooper, Aniston not dating
However, sources close to Bradley Cooper have denied reports that he was trying to rekindle the short-lived romance with Aniston from 2009.

Infotech

Advanced Micro Devices rolls out new chips
AMD beat earnings expectations, underscoring the PC market's resilience as the chipmaker launches processors it hopes will close the gap with Intel Corp.

Cisco accused of plotting engineer's arrest
Networking giant Cisco has been accused of orchestrating the arrest of Peter Alfred-Adekeye, a UK-based engineer in 2010.

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Friday, April 22, 2011

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April 22, 2011

Top Headlines

Senior cop implicates Gujarat CM Modi in Godhra riots
Senior IPS officer Sanjay Bhatt has filed an affidavit in Supreme Court accusing Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 Godhra case.

Lasith Malinga announces Test retirement, to play ODIs and T20s
Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday stating that he wished to prolong his international career.

IPL 4: Knight Riders set 172-run target for Royal Challengers
Kolkata Knight Riders batsmen put up a good score on the board to defend in their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata.

Cities

Follow good habits to save environment: Delhi CM
Sheila Dikshit exhorted people in Delhi to shun plastic bags, plant more trees and "follow good habits" to prevent damage to environment.

Sai Baba devotees conduct spl prayers
Devotees of Sathya Sai Baba from across the country conducted special prayers in Puttaparthi for the speedy recovery of the spiritual leader.

Business

Mohandas Pai gets an offer from Bangalore Univiversity
T V Mohandas Pai, who quit Infosys and its Board of Directors last week, has received an offer to co-chair the proposed Bangalore School of Economics.

Axis Bank Q4 net up 33.5%
Private sector lender Axis Bank clocked 33.5 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 1,020.11 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Sports

Malinga announces Test retirement
Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday stating that he wished to prolong his international career.

Owe a lot to Gambhir and Dhoni: Ashwin
Off-spinner R Ashwin's confidence is on an all-time high after his experience of being in the Team India camp.

Entertainment

Genelia, Shahid's break-up pal
Everyone has a way of dealing with heart-break. While some like being lonesome, some need their family and few like Shahid just like hanging out with friends.

Salman-Asin kiss inspired by Ash
The much-talked about Salman Khan-Asin kiss in 'Ready' is seemingly similar to the one in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'.

Infotech

India to get iPad 2 in first week of May?
New reports indicate that Apple will next week announce availability of iPad 2 in India from the first week of May.

Microsoft CEO Ballmer's mail to employees
Here's is a copy of the e-mail sent by Ballmer to Microsoft employees as published by The Seattle Times.

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

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April 21, 2011

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Nobody will resign, we are all with Bhushans: Kejriwal
There is a smear campaign against panel members of the Lokpal Bill drafting committee, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.

Sai Baba's organs showing poor response to treatment: Doctors
Prohibitory orders were clamped as thousands of devotees started pouring in following reports that condition of Sai Baba had deteriorated.

Mukhtaran Mai gangrape: Pak SC acquits 5 accused
Pakistan's Supreme Court has acquitted five of the six accused in the Mukhtaran Mai gangrape case.

Cities

Yash Chopra receives extortion calls
Director Yash Chopra has received extortion calls allegedly from gangster Ravi Pujari asking him to cough up huge amount as protection money, police said.

A death that gave life to five people
Though she died last week, Reena will live in the collective memory of five patients who have got a new lease of life because of her donated organs.

Business

TCS Q4 net up 31.1% at Rs 2,623cr
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said its net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011 rose by 31.1 per cent to Rs 2,623 crore.

RIL Q4 Net rises 14% to Rs 5,376cr
Reliance Industries on Thursday reported 14 per cent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs 5,376 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Sports

I was forced to join IPL: Chris Gayle
"I was actually forced to make this decision based on what was happening around me and based on what has happened to other players."

Sri Lanka relents, allows players to stay in IPL till May 18
SLC extended the deadline for its players' return from IPL till May 18, a compromise which put an end to the uncertainty over their availability.

Entertainment

Salman Khan goes unnoticed in Mumbai
Salman Khan managed to walk through the crowded streets of South Mumbai for a scene in his film, without being noticed.

Isha Sharvani follows cricket, not Zaheer
Isha Sharvani's dating Zaheer Khan and there are rumours that wedding bells are ringing for the couple, as Zaheer is keen to settle down after his glorious run in the World Cup.

Infotech

10 crazy stories about Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen released a memoir called "Idea Man" on Tuesday in which he revealed some amazing stories about his friend Bill Gates.

TCS to give 12-14% hike
TCS plans to increase wages by 12 to 14 percent for India-based staff as it deals with high attrition in a competitive environment, a senior executive said.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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April 20, 2011

Top Headlines

Lokpal Bill: Allahabad HC notice to Attorney General
The court has issued notice to the government of India to explain how and why drafting committee for the Lokpal bill was formed.

2G spectrum scam: Court rejects bail plea of 5 corporate honchos
Unitech's Sanjay Chandra, Swan Telecom's Vinod Goenka and Reliance ADAG's Gautam Doshi, Surendra Pipara & Hari Nair had applied for bail.

IPL 4: Mumbai Indians need 119 runs to win against Pune Warriors
Mumbai Indians produced a dominating bowling performance to restrict the Pune Warriors to 118 runs in their IPL clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

Cities

3 posed as relatives of CM in Bangalore, held
Police arrested three persons, who posed as relatives of Karnataka CM, involved in cheating people by promising them government jobs and plots.

'Golden Hawk' to guard Chandigarh
Taking a step forward in the modernisation of its police force, Chandigarh will have the "Golden Hawk", an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), to keep an eye on the city.

Business

Yes Bank Q4 FY 11 net up 45% at Rs 203.5cr
Yes Bank's net profit surged 45 per cent to Rs 203.4-crore in the March quarter while courtesy rising business.

Sensex spurts 349 pts on global cues
Across-the-board buying pushed up Sensex by 349 points on heavy capital inflows amid forecast of normal monsoon for this year and firm global markets.

Sports

Ganguly's IPL dream may not be over yet
Sourav Ganguly's IPL dream may not be over yet as the former India captain said that he is still hopeful of a comeback in the ongoing fourth edition.

Wagh draws first blood for Warriors
Mumbai Indians lost their first wicket early in pursuit of 119 runs to win against Pune Warriors in a IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Entertainment

'Rani's item number for Housefull 2'
For the first time in her career, Rani Mukerji will do a hot disco number. Rani Mukerji is certainly having fun.

Abhi-Ash to throw anniversary bash
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrate their fourth wedding anniversaryon Wednesday.

Infotech

Toshiba announces Regza tablet with Android 3.0
The Regza Tablet AT300 runs on Google Android 3.0 operating system, and was first previewed at Consumer Electronics Show held in January in Las Vegas.

HCL Tech net profit up 33%, shares hit 11-yr high
HCL Technologies posted 33 per cent rise in net profit for Jan-March, boosting its shares nearly 10 per cent to their highest in more than a decade.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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April 19, 2011

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17 feared dead in chopper crash in Arunachal Pradesh
A Pawans Hans helicopter with 23 people on board caught fire and crashed into a gorge while landing in Tawang. 6 people were rescued.

Bandh in Ratnagiri over Jaitapur nuclear plant turns violent
The mob attacked a hospital and torched buses during the bandh against police firing on anti-nuclear plant demonstrators in Jaitapur.

IPL 4: Daredevils need 169 runs to win against Deccan
Delhi Daredevils need 169 runs to win in thier IPL clash against the Deccan Chargers at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium in Delhi.

Cities

Sathya Sai Baba continues to be critical
Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba's condition continued to be critical on Tuesday and doctors attending on him were worried over his slow response to the treatment.

Michaelites' film to be screened at Cannes
Hindi film 'Dear Friend Hitler', in the making of which Michaelites of Patna have played a major role, is slated to be screened at the Cannes film fest.

Business

SBI hikes lending rates by 0.25%
SBI on Tuesday announced a hike in its base rate by 25 basis points, making home and auto loans from the lender dearer.

Sensex gains 31 pts in volatile trade
Sensex gained about 30 points on selective buying to close at 19,121.83, although investor sentiment remained under pressure on weak Asian trend.

Sports

'ICC to review composition for 2015 WC'
Sharad Pawar has requested the members of the executive board to review the decision about having only 10 teams for the 2015 World Cup.

Chargers rip apart Daredevils top order
Chargers produced a dominant bowling performance to put the Daredevils on the backfoot in their IPL clash at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium.

Entertainment

Katrina, Sonakshi still at war
Katrina Kaif seems to be in no mood to have any sort of association with Sonakshi Sinha.

I want to work with Rani: Abhi
Abhishek Bachchan is eagerly looking forward for his film Dum Maaro Dum to hit screens.

Infotech

Job market flooded with sr Wipro execs CVs
Wipro which last quarter named a new CEO and drastically altered the way it does business, is seeing a huge churn among its senior staff.

RIM's PlayBook goes on sale
Research In Motion's PlayBook goes on sale in the US and Canada in a launch RIM desperately hopes will win the hearts and minds of consumers.

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Monday, April 18, 2011

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April 18, 2011

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Smear campaign against civil society members: Hazare
Anna Hazare today wrote to Sonia Gandhi asking her to advise her 'colleagues' not to derail the process of drafting an effective Lokpal Bill.

Rajasthan hospitals defend uterus surgeries, BJP finds gaping holes
The five hospitals in Rajasthan's Bandikui village claimed that most patients come to them as there was no gynaecologist in the health centre.

Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express catches fire, passengers safe
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Exp in MP in the wee hours on Monday, completely destroying two bogies.

Cities

Bangalore techie wilts under pressure, commits suicide
Depressed over professional complications, a 38-year-old software engineer allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a lake on Sunday.

One arrested with 22.5 kg opium in Delhi
A man was arrested in Delhi with 22.5 kg of opium worth around Rs two lakh, police said on Monday.

Business

HDFC Bank Q4 net up 33% at Rs 1,115 crore
HDFC Bank Ltd posted a 33 per cent rise in the fourth quarter profit, beating street estimates, as demand for credit and fee income rose in the Asian economy.

Sensex falls 296 pts on global cues
Sensex dropped about 296 points in a volatile session on funds selling fundamentally strong stocks led by Infosys Technologies amid a weak global trend.

Sports

Kochi aim for another upset against CSK
Kochi Tuskers Kerala would be aiming to spring a surprise once again when they take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

Wankhede boxes for biggies at a price
The fully furnished 37 boxes at the Wankhede stadium are believed to have fetched the Mumbai Cricket Association Rs 3.75-5 crore each.

Entertainment

SRK has no time for friends like me: Juhi
Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla have been friends since their Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman days. Their last film together was Amol Palekar's Paheli.

My linkup news is creative fiction: Farhan Akhtar
After reading news of him fancying one of his female directors, Farhan Akhtar reacted, "Where do they get their inspiration for such imagination from, I wonder?

Infotech

Facebook selling your data to advertisers: Report
Facebook is using its users' profile, status updates, messages and other information to help advertisers find exactly who they want to reach out to.

UAE to restrict access to BlackBerry email service
Research In Motion (RIM) on Sunday confirmed that access to BlackBerry's encrypted email service would be restricted in UAE.

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

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April 17, 2011

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Nuclear energy remains essential option despite Japan: PM
Despite the nuclear crisis in Japan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday night batted for nuclear power as an essential option of energy.

I am working to improve a rotten system: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said he had "absolutely no interest" in becoming a hero and working quietly on corruption like other Indian people

My job done if Indo-Pak ties normalise, says Manmohan Singh
PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday said his job would be "well done" if he succeeded in improving the relations between India and Pakistan.

Cities

Draw of lots tomorrow for DDA housing scheme 2010
The DDA will hold a draw of lots on Monday for 16,000 flats offered under its latest housing scheme bringing an end to the long wait of people.

90 per cent happy with Delhi Metro
90% commuters are satisfied with the quality of Delhi Metro services, according to a survey conducted by the company and released on Sunday.

Business

Tata Group to invest Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 5 years; aims $150bn revenue
Tata Group will invest up to Rs 1.2 lakh crore across sectors in the domestic market in the next five years as it looks to more than double its revenues to $150 billion by then.

Birla acquires Kanoria's chemical unit for Rs 830 cr
Aditya Birla Chemicals a subsidiary of the groups flagship company Hindalco Industries has acquired the chloro chemicals division of Kanoria Chemicals & Industries for Rs 830 crore.

Sports

Black Caps tip off ICC about possible Middle East match-fixer
New Zealand Cricket have reportedly tipped off the ICC's anti-corruption unit about possible match-fixing, according to chief executive Justin Vaughan.

McLaren's Hamilton wins F1 Chinese Grand Prix
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton overcame a pre-race car problem to win a thrilling Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, passing Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel for the lead with five laps remaining.

Entertainment

Time for some action Shahid!
Ramesh Taurani, who launched Shahid Kapoor in the 2003 romantic flick Ishq Vishk, will now work with the actor again after their last project Fida, in 2004.

Tendulkar says no to Vidhu
Sachin Tendulkar is a movie buff. "Movies and music are the two things that help me relax," he admits. Sachin's love for movies started when he was really young.

Infotech

Review: MTS Pulse
The new MTS Pulse (or HTC Pulse, co-branded by MTS) is significant, because this is the first operator-subsidised smartphone in India.

Blackberry tablet a rushed job
RIM's PlayBook tablet bombed with influential technology reviewers who called the iPad competitor a rushed job

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