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Motorola Moto G hits in India at Rs 1299...

Motorola Moto G hits in India at Rs 12999

NEW DELHI: Motorola’s much awaited Android smartphone Moto G has been launched in India at a price point of Rs 12,499 for the 8GB variant and Rs 13,999 for the 16GB storage variant. The phone will be exclusively available on e-commerce website, Flipkart, on launch day. The phone has already... read more »

At Satya Nadella’s school in Hyder...

At Satya Nadella’s school in Hyderabad, teachers recall a ‘diff...

Hyderabad –  Indian-American Satya Nadella is the new CEO of Microsoft. With his appointment, Mr Nadella joins an elite group of Indian-origin executives such as Pepsi’s Indra Nooyi, Deutsche Bank’s Anshu Jain and Mastercard’s Ajay Banga. The 46-year-old is only the third... read more »

After anti-litigation deal with Google, ...

After anti-litigation deal with Google, Samsung makes patent peace with Eri...

Samsung has inked a patent licensing deal with Ericsson in a move that should reduce its risk of litigation in future. Ericsson announced its “multi-year” cross-licensing agreement with Samsung on Monday, under which it agreed both an initial payment and ongoing royalty payments that... read more »

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking debunk...

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking debunks Albert Einstein’s black hol...

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking has posted a new paper online that demolishes modern black hole theory. The wheelchair-bound genius said that the idea of an event horizon, from which even light cannot escape, is flawed. Hawking smashes the idea of a black hole by saying that instead of there... read more »

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Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes have struck suspected Kurdish rebel positions in southeastern Turkey, media reports said Tuesday, the first major airstrikes against the rebel group since peace talks began... read more »

IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other pe...

SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad,... read more »

7 killed in stampede at Imran Khan’s rally in Pak

At least seven people were killed and 40 others wounded in a stampede following a political rally by opposition politician Imran Khan in central Pakistan on... read more »

Former Pak PM Gilani’s son booked for murder

LAHORE: Pakistan’s former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son has been booked in a murder case after his security guard allegedly shot dead a... read more »

Kobane: Syrian Kurds ‘launch operation against IS...

Fighting has continued overnight around the Syrian border town of Kobane, with reports of Kurdish forces launching an operation against Islamic State At least... read more »

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IRS crackdown on popular crypto 'tax cheat' begins with...

IRS crackdown on popular crypto 'tax cheat' begins with 2025 filing year ## IRS to Implement Stringent New Crypto Reporting Requirements Beginning in 2025 Washington, D.C. –... read more »

Producer-Director Ramesh Sippy moves Supreme Court : "Sholay 3D"

U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passeng...

U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs ## Federal Aviation Authorities Launch National Initiative to Curb... read more »

In a one-sided relationship with an AI chatbot? Here�...

In a one-sided relationship with an AI chatbot? Here's 2025's Word of the Year ## The Evolving Landscape of Connection: “Parasocial... read more »

Govini founder Eric Gillespie released on $1 million bo...

Govini founder Eric Gillespie released on $1 million bond with Pentagon probe 'ongoing' ## Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Released on Bond Amidst Ongoing... read more »

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign, after...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign, after fallout with Trump **Greene Announces Resignation Amidst Intra-Party Discord Over Epstein File... read more »

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MS Dhoni storms out of five-star hotel

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, MS Dhoni was annoyed with a five-star hotel’s refusal to allow his team to have home-made Biryani and forced the entire CSK team and support staff to move to... read more »

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns cleaning...

Auckland: In a sad turn of events and also what many would say his fall from grace, New Zealand’s famed cricketer and once feared all-rounder... read more »

Doeschate praises Russel for winning start in CLT20

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Ryan ten Doeschate heaped praise on teammate Andre Russell for taking the game away from Chennai Super Kings with a scintillating... read more »

World’s highest ever cricket match to be played o...

London – A team of 30 plus people will be playing cricket at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro as part of a fundraiser to be held this month. This would be... read more »

One-day series: Australia call up Phil Hughes to replac...

Clarke was ruled out of the series, which starts on October 7, with a ‘significant’ hamstring injury which forced him to miss most of their recent... read more »

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Homebound OTT global release: When to watch India's Oscar 20...

Homebound OTT global release: When to watch India's Oscar 2026 ## Netflix to Stream Cannes-Featured Indian Drama ‘Homebound’ **Mumbai, India** – Netflix is set to release the... read more »

Karisma Kapoor renews Bandra home lease for Rs 66....

Karisma Kapoor renews Bandra home lease for Rs 66.12 lakh ## Karisma Kapoor Extends Bandra Residency Amidst Ongoing Estate Dispute Mumbai – Actress... read more »

'The Family Man season 3' X review: Netizens ...

'The Family Man season 3' X review: Netizens are disappointed ## “The Family Man” Season 3 Faces Early Scrutiny, Sparks Mixed Reactions... read more »

'Masti 4' first review: 'Cringe fest...

'Masti 4' first review: 'Cringe fest' or 'Complete entertainer'? ## “Masti 4” Divides Audiences: Is the Franchise... read more »

Netizens slam Kajol and Twinkle's talk show

Netizens slam Kajol and Twinkle's talk show ## “Two Much” Talk Show Sparks Controversy Over Infidelity Discussion The recently launched talk... read more »

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Champions League, Round of 16 - Preview

Champions League, Round of 16 – Preview

London: Holders Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are already through to the Champions League round of... read more »

Boycott compares England to 'declining' Man U after second straight Ashes loss

Boycott compares England to ‘declining’...

Sydney – The English media has projected that it believes the national cricket team’s days of glory are now behind them, according to... read more »

Mourinho says declining Chelsea not good enough to win ...

Mourinho says `trophyless` season would be `unacceptable` for Chelsea

London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho does not think his side is good enough to win the Premier League, according to reports. According to the Mirror,... read more »

Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch coach

Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch coach

The Hague – Dutch football head coach Louis van Gaal was not very satisfied with th! e draw for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil, with... read more »

Balotelli fends off `zombie attack` in `new` promotiona...

Balotelli aims to be top striker in World Cup

Ottawa –  In a promotional clip for an upcoming award show, Italian footballer Mario Balotelli is seen speaking to the camera at Milan’s training... read more »

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Gold prices fell by Rs. 120 to Rs. 31,500 per ten grams

Gold prices fell by Rs. 120 to Rs. 31,500 per ten grams

Snapping a two-day rising trend, gold prices fell by Rs. 120 to Rs. 31,500 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on slackened demand at existing higher levels amid weak global... read more »

Gold prices jumped by Rs. 420 to Rs. 31,620 per te...

Gold and silver prices surged for the second straight day on Thursday on sustained buying by stockists for the ongoing festival and marriage season... read more »

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Way to treat rare Kawasaki Disease found

Way to treat rare Kawasaki Disease found

New York – There is good news for those seeking a cure to the Kawasaki Disease (KD) – a rare childhood affliction that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. A team of scientists at... read more »

Low oxygen bad for breast cancer patients

Low oxygen bad for breast cancer patients

New York – Breast cancer cells, when exposed to low oxygen conditions, trigger the production of two proteins that make the cancer cells spread... read more »

Common knee surgery no better than `fake` version

Common knee surgery no better than `fake` version

Washington – A new research has suggested that the common arthroscopic knee surgery is not better than “sham” procedure. The surgery is an... read more »

Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease

Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease

Washington – A new study has suggested that a history of concussion involving at least a momentary loss of consciousness could be related to the onset of... read more »

India to set up National Cancer Institute

India to set up National Cancer Institute

New Delhi – India will set up a National Cancer Institute, with the union cabinet Thursday approving the proposal for the “landmark step” in... read more »

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Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams

Gold prices down by 0.31% to Rs 28,739 per 10 gram

New Delhi – Gold prices moved down by 0.31 per cent to Rs 28,739 per 10 gram in futures trade today as speculators trimmed their exposures, tracking a weak trend overseas. At the Multi... read more »

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams, , weak global cues

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams,...

After two days of gains, gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams in New Delhi on Monday on stockists selling at existing higher levels amid... read more »

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

New Dehli – Gold prices moved down 0.36 per cent to Rs 29,130 per 10 gram at the futures trade today after participants offloaded partial positions,... read more »

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, Rs 31,525 per 1...

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, firm global cues

New Delhi – Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 205 to reach Rs 31,525 per ten grams here on Saturday on sustained buying... read more »

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten gr...

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on revival of buying at existing lower levels amid a firming... read more »

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Could Red Wine Give You Gorgeous Skin?

Imagine checking in with your dermatologist for help clearing up a breakout…and leaving her office with a script for pinot noir. Sounds farfetched, but there’s new science behind it. A... read more »

Soon, peanut that won’t cause allergic react...

Researchers hope the technique can be used to eventually eliminate 99.9 per cent of peanut allergens. Peanut allergens must be eliminated below a... read more »

WHO advocates salt reduction to prevent heart disease

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Sunday advocated salt reduction to prevent and control non-communicable diseases as high salt intake increases... read more »

The secret to a long life? 80% of men could avoid a hea...

  Not smoking, taking exercise and drinking in moderation key to reducing risk Healthy diet and having a waist measuring below 37 inches also... read more »

Beware! Working for long hours may lead to Type-2 diabe...

New Delhi: Long working hours are a common thing these days. Prolonged sitting, modern erratic lifestyle and lack of physical activity can lead to the onset of... read more »

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Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israel halts controversial relocation plan for Arab Bedouins

Jerusalem – Israel Thursday halted a controversial legislation to transfer 40,000 Arab Bedouins citizens from their villages, amidst mounting opposition by activists and senior members of the... read more »

US, UK suspend `non-lethal aid` to Syrian rebels over Islamists infilitration

US, UK suspend `non-lethal aid` to Syrian rebels o...

London –  The United States and the United Kingdom have suspended all “non-lethal” support for Syrian rebels, except humanitarian... read more »

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar’s call to join n...

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Tehran – The Iranian government Wednesday rejected Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s call to join the nuclear talks between Iran and the world powers by... read more »

OPCW urges more support to end chemical weapons

OPCW urges more support to end chemical weapons

Oslo – The director-general of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ahmet Uzumcu, gave a call Wednesday for more... read more »

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In... read more »

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Pipeline burst: water supply to be restored

Pipeline burst: water supply to be restored ## Water Service Resumption Expected Following Pipeline Rupture **[City Name, State] –** Residents of several districts within [City Name] can anticipate... read more »

Rajya Sabha clears additional allocation for ferti...

Rajya Sabha clears additional allocation for fertilizer subsidy ## Rajya Sabha Approves Supplementary Fertilizer Subsidy Amid Rising Demand **New... read more »

Kashmir parties slam Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over removin...

Kashmir parties slam Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over removing veil of a female doctor ## Bihar Chief Minister Faces Criticism Over Veil Removal Incident in... read more »

Rashmika-Ayushmann's 'Thamma' hits OTT: ...

Rashmika-Ayushmann's 'Thamma' hits OTT: Where to stream vampire horror comedy ## ‘Thamma’ Sinks its Teeth into Digital Streaming... read more »

'Dhurandhar' box office collection day 12 (LI...

'Dhurandhar' box office collection day 12 (LIVE) ## “Dhurandhar” Shatters Box Office Records, Cementing Blockbuster Status **Mumbai,... read more »

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Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, park

For Rise in Rape Cases, Akhilesh Yadav ‘Punishes’ Off...

Lucknow:  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered action against officers and bureaucrats for lack of progress in rape cases. A tweet from the Chief Minister’s Office today... read more »

Rs 17.60 lakh were spent on Modi’s oath-taki...

NEW DELHI: An expenditure of at least Rs 17.60 lakh was incurred on the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the forecourt of... read more »

Every crime can’t be checked in UP, says Mulayam ...

Mulayam says ‘Samajwadi Party always had to fight against divisive forces’

Amidst growing criticism over deteriorating law and order in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday said that the state government... read more »

Amit Shah to meet RSS top brass today

The newly appointed president of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah will hold a meeting with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) top brass at RSS... read more »

Rajnath denies Kejriwal’s claims, says BJP will n...

Patna blasts an act of terror: Rajnath Singh

Amid reports that the BJP will take the final call on forming the government in Delhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from BRICS summit in Brazil,... read more »

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Acupuncture boon for breast cancer patients

Acupuncture boon for breast cancer patients

New York – There’s good news for breast cancer patients suffering from side-effects of estrogen-lowering cancer drugs. Scientists have now found that acupuncture is effective in reducing... read more »

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing us...

Washington – Snapchat has reportedly downplayed the security issue with its service, as reported by Gibson security experts, that exposed... read more »

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classica...

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`

London – A farmer has found that hens lay more eggs when they listen to opera music. Steve Ledsham played classical tracks and was shocked to find that a... read more »

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes...

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday

London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler... read more »

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

Washington – A bio-printing company based in San Diego is expecting to unveil the world’s first printed organ – a human liver – by next... read more »

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Bangladesh deploys troops for parliamentary poll

Bangladesh’s five opposition leaders jailed over violence

Dhaka – Bangladesh opposition’s five top leaders, who were detained late Friday night and early Saturday, have been sent to jail in connection with two cases slapped on them for... read more »

Pakistan PM to attend CHOGM in Colombo

Pakistan PM to attend CHOGM in Colombo

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka next week, state... read more »

Pak govt. says `time-barred` Swiss cases against Zardar...

Pak govt. says `time-barred` Swiss cases against Zardari can’t be reopened

Islamabad  – Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Muneer A Malik has said that Swiss cases against former president Asif Ali Zardari could not be reopened... read more »

Pak rubbishes report of training Syrian rebels

US, UK suspend `non-lethal aid` to Syrian rebels over Islamists infilitration

Islamabad – Pakistan has denied reports of training militants to fight against the Syrian government following the orders of Saudi Arabia. Foreign Office... read more »

Voting ends peacefully in Maldives

Voting ends peacefully in Maldives

Male – Voting ended peacefully in the Maldives presidential election Saturday even as the candidates expressed unhappiness over the manner of... read more »

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How Flamengo v Palmeiras became South America's biggest game

How Flamengo v Palmeiras became South America's biggest game ## Clash of Titans: Flamengo and Palmeiras Vie for Copa Libertadores Glory The Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, is set to... read more »

Ireland full-back Keenan targets January return

Ireland full-back Keenan targets January return ## Keenan Aims for Six Nations Return Following Hip Injury Layoff Dublin, Ireland – Ireland’s... read more »

Moro helps Leicester to bonus-point win at Newcastle

Moro helps Leicester to bonus-point win at Newcastle ## Leicester Tigers Secure Dominant Victory Over Newcastle Falcons in Gallagher Premiership... read more »

Bears beat Eagles to extend winning streak to five

Bears beat Eagles to extend winning streak to five ## Bears Claw Past Eagles, Tighten Grip on NFC North Lead **Philadelphia, PA –** The Chicago Bears... read more »

'My brothers might force me' – Tuilagi ...

'My brothers might force me' – Tuilagi on possible Samoa switch ## Tuilagi Considers Representing Samoa at 2027 World Cup **London, United... read more »

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Moment snow-covered Mount Etna erupts spewing lava and ash

Moment snow-covered Mount Etna erupts spewing lava and ash ## Etna Erupts Amidst Winter Season, Skiers Unfazed **Catania, Italy** – Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano,... read more »

Mexicos Interoceanic Train derails leaving at leas...

Mexicos Interoceanic Train derails leaving at least 13 people dead and almost 100 injured ## Derailment on Mexico’s Interoceanic Railway Leaves... read more »

North Korea launch long-range missiles that give Kim Jo...

North Korea launch long-range missiles that give Kim Jong Un 'great satisfaction' ## North Korea Conducts Long-Range Cruise Missile Test Amid... read more »

Trump Official Brags On Fox News: I Dont Think Small Bu...

Donald Trump

Trump Official Brags On Fox News: I Dont Think Small Business Owners Have Ever Been So Excited to Pay Their Taxes! This article was created based on... read more »

What a Dumb Question! Trump Scolds Reporter Pressing Hi...

What a Dumb Question! Trump Scolds Reporter Pressing Him While Greeting Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago ## Tensions Rise as Trump and Zelensky Meet at Mar-a-Lago Amidst... read more »

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How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields

How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields

Washington – Researchers have determined a way to produce more tomato fruit without sacrificing that unique and necessary bushy plant shape. The study by CSHL researchers has revealed... read more »

Mechanism behind breast cancer’s spread revealed

Mechanism behind breast cancer’s spread revealed

Washington – Scientists have discovered that low oxygen conditions, which often persist inside tumours, are sufficient to initiate a molecular chain of events that transforms breast... read more »

Google pips Apple as `most talked about company` in 2013

Google pips Apple as `most talked about company` in 2013

Sydney – Google has been named as the most talked about company in 2013, edging out Apple, as revealed in a list by Dow Jones. The list showed that Google was the top company of 2013... read more »

2013: year of maximum Internet IPOs since 2000

UN human rights chief says Internet privacy as important as human rights

London – In light of the highly controversial mass surveillance programmes carried out by the US and UK spy agencies, United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay has said that... read more »

Mixing right cocktail of proteins can help build better malaria vaccine

Mixing right cocktail of proteins can help build better malaria v...

Washington – Researchers including an Indian-origin scientist have suggested that that a cocktail of AMA1 proteins from only a few different strains can overcome major limitations of an earlier... read more »