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Microsoft to bring back Start Menu in upcoming Windows 8.2
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Microsoft to bring back Start Menu in upcoming Windows 8.2

Washington –  Microsoft is reportedly planning to reintroduce the good old Start Menu to its upcoming Windows 8.2. With the launch of Windows 8 that attempted to bring essentially a tablet-style layout on the conventional desktop mode, a lot of users were put off by the complex OS and dearly... read more »

Yahoo acquires mobile-video app Ptch
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Yahoo blames ongoing email disruption on tricky hardware problem

Francisco – Yahoo Inc’s email service has been unavailable to some users since Monday night due to a “hardware problem” that the Internet company said has been harder to fix than it expected. Yahoo believes the problem will be fixed by 3 p.m. PST Wednesday, according to a... read more »

Samsung loses patent suit against Apple in South Korea
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Samsung loses patent suit against Apple in South Korea

Samsung Electronics, the world’s top smartphone maker, lost a patent lawsuit in South Korea against its arch-rival Apple after a Seoul court ruled that the iPhone maker did not violate Samsung’s patents. The Seoul Central District Court ruled on Thursday that among three patents Samsung claimed... read more »

Now, get `spill-resistant` keyboard cover for your latest Apple iPad Air
Now, get `spill-resistant` keyboard cove...

Now, get `spill-resistant` keyboard cover for your latest Apple iPad Air

Washington – Logitech has reportedly created an innovative, ‘spill resistant’ keyboard cover for Apple’s latest lightening fast and thinner iPad Air. The Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio has a keyboard layout, which is thinner than its previous version for the iPad 4 and its minimal... read more »

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Ford Middle East Reports 12% Rise In 2013

Ford Middle East recorded a year-on-year sales rise of 12 per cent in 2013, selling over 85,000 vehicles. The American car manufacturer, which also owns the Lincoln brand, reported strong growth in... read more »

Saudi petrochem giant opens tech centre in Bangalore

Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka sign labour pact

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka have signed a landmark labour pact in a renewed bid to regulate hiring of domestic workers from the island... read more »

Nepal poll panel prepares final election results

Kathmandu – After one-and-a-half-months, Nepal’s Election Commission has prepared the final results of the Nov 19 Constituent Assembly election,... read more »

Hasina’s party fears Zia will change Bangladesh&#...

Hasina's party fears Zia will change Bangladesh's name

Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party has said that opposition leader Khaleda Zia may change the country’s name in case she... read more »

U.S. to proceeding with prosecution of senior Indian di...

U.S. to proceeding with prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade

The U.S. is proceeding with the prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and has no intention to withdraw the case of visa fraud against... read more »

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Volkswagen launches refreshed Jetta

Volkswagen, on Tuesday, launched face-lifted Jetta here. The new version comes with changes in exterior and interior. The 1.4 TSI petrol variant comes in two trims — Trendline priced at Rs.13.87... read more »

Oil turns lower as glut overshadows Japan’s ...

SINGAPORE – Oil prices turned lower on Monday after a firm start, with an oversupply continuing to weigh on the market despite data showing... read more »

HSBC says sorry over past standards at Swiss bank

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HSBC apologized to customers and investors on Sunday for past practices at its Swiss private bank after allegations that it helped hundreds of clients to dodge... read more »

Sensex surges 132 points

Continuing its upward journey for the fifth consecutive session, the benchmark BSE Sensex gained 132 points in early trade on Monday as funds and retail... read more »

Infosys to buy automation tech company Panaya

Country’s second-largest software services firm Infosys will acquire U.S.-based automation technology company Panaya for an enterprise value of $200 million... read more »

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While team sweats it out, Yuvraj Singh sits out

Yuvraj Singh failed to make it to India’s training session after twisting his ankle on Tuesday during a game of football between Team India players at the Dhaka Academy. He limped to the team... read more »

WT20 Preview: SL eye revenge against WI in 2012 fi...

Mirpur: In their bid to reach their second successive World T20 final, defending champions West Indies will be looking to put up another clinical... read more »

Duncan Fletcher to coach India till World Cup 2015

New Delhi: Firmly backing coach Duncan Fletcher amidst a barrage of criticism following a series of poor show from him, the Board of Control for Cricket in... read more »

West Indies dish out thrashing to enter semis

West Indies scored 84 runs in their first 15 overs. They nearly doubled their total after that, smashing 82 off the last 30 balls of the innings. No Full... read more »

‘Right decision’ to axe Pietersen

London – England made the right decision to end Kevin Pietersen’s international career when the batsman was axed in February, the country’s test captain... read more »

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Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah on his upcoming film Holiday

Mumbai – He juggles two different roles but Vipul Shah believes in doing one thing at a time. If he dons the director’s hat, his focus is on his craft and as a producer, he ensures he... read more »

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Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Sends Legal Noti...

Priyanka Chopra has reportedly sent a legal notice to alleged former boyfriend Aseem Merchant, seeking to put the brakes on a planned biopic of... read more »

Thespian actor Dilip Kumar talks about bitter break up ...

Numerous unknown aspects of the life and times of the cinematic legend who began as a “diffident novice” in Hindi cinema in early 1940s is revealed in the... read more »

Why Salman Khan’s keeping away from Arbaaz’...

They’ve had two back-to-back hits together. Both Dabangg (2010) and its sequel, Dabangg 2 (2012) made over Rs. 100 crore at the box office, and both saw the... read more »

Amitabh Bachchan’s new film with R Balki is titled ‘Sha...

R Balki finally unveiled the title of hid upcoming film with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and ‘Ranjhanaa’ actor Dhanush. The film, which was being... read more »

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Keeping track of diet through text-messaging can help you lose more weight

Cranberries help improve heart health and prevent urinary tract i...

Washington – A new research has found that cranberries provide unique bioactive compounds that may help reduce the incidence of certain infections, improve heart health and temper... read more »

Keeping track of diet through text-messaging can help you lose more weight

Keeping track of diet through text-messaging can h...

Washington – A new study has revealed that when people keep track of their diet and exercise habits, they do better at losing weight and... read more »

Low-fat fish oil diet can prevent recurrence of prostat...

Low-fat fish oil diet can prevent recurrence of prostate cancer

Washington – A new research has found that men with prostate cancer who ate a low-fat diet and took fish oil supplements had lower levels of... read more »

Stress reduction through meditation could help slow Alz...

Stress reduction through meditation could help slow Alzheimer`s progression

Washington – A new study has suggested that the brain changes associated with meditation and stress reduction could play an important role in slowing the... read more »

Superbugs erasing century of medical advances

Superbugs erasing century of medical advances

London, November 18: Experts have revealed that drug-resistant “superbugs” represent one of the gravest threats in the history of medicine. Doctors have... read more »

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How obese women can avoid heart risk

Researchers have suggested that for otherwise healthy middle-aged women who are overweight or obese, physical activity may be their best option for avoiding heart disease. These findings were... read more »

Drink red wine to ward off cavities

New Delhi: Here is some good news for wine lovers as new studies suggest that drinking wine can help you avoid a visit to your dentist as it is... read more »

Metals in cell phones may cause allergic reaction

WASHINGTON: Does your cell phone leave you itching? You may be allergic to the metals in the device! Studies have identified mobile phones and related devices... read more »

These diets keep diseases at bay

In addition to keeping extra kilos at arm’s length, there are some diets that also work at fending off illnesses. Here’s the master list While... read more »

Prince Harry secretly dating Cressida Bonas

Prince Harry has been meeting Cressida Bonas on secret dates in a desperate attempt to win her back, it has been revealed. A friend of the 29-year-old royal... read more »

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Centre needs to tread cautiously on Netaji files: Venkaiah

The Centre will take a decision on declassification of files related to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose only after studying its impact on India’s relations with other countries, Union Minister M... read more »

Confusion on Netaji’s death, snooping on kin...

The West Bengal government declassified 64 closely-guarded files on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at a low-key event at a police museum in Kolkata on... read more »

Hardik Patel detained before ‘Ekta Yatra’, ...

Ahmedabad: Police today detained Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel along with 35 of his supporters from Varachha area here for trying to take out the... read more »

Bihar polls: BJP focusses on women, youth, backward cas...

New Delhi: BJP on Tuesday night released the first list of 43 candidates for the high-stakes Bihar polls, giving about 60 per cent representation to those from... read more »

Blast Accused Missing, His Wife and Children Questioned...

JHABUA: The wife and children of the man wanted for a massive explosion that killed over 90 this weekend in Madhya Pradesh were tracked down and questioned by... read more »

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BJP tells Raj Thackeray: don’t contest Lok Sabha polls

Mumbai – The BJP has urged Raj Thackeray not to contest the national election, due by May. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief has been told that his party should not end up dividing... read more »

Congress cheated JD-U over special status to Bihar...

Minister Nitish Kumar frowned at the Centre, BJP on Monday took a dig at him, saying he was led up the “garden path” by Congress on the... read more »

Finally, ND Tiwari accepts Rohit Shekhar as his son

New Delhi: Ending years of struggle by a son and his mother for honour in the society, senior Congress leader Narayan Dutt Tiwari has finally accepted Rohit... read more »

Aam Aadmi Party reversed development work of Sheila Dik...

NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday accused AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal of betraying people by reversing all developmental works initiated by the Sheila Dikshit... read more »

Telangana Bill signed by President, Andhra Pradesh now ...

New Delhi – The Bill to carve out Telangana today received the assent of President Pranab Mukherjee who also signed the proclamation to impose central... read more »

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Asthma takes toll on play, sex and work: Study

Asthma takes toll on play, sex and work: Study

Melbourne – Asthma hampers dating, sexual pleasure and careers of people afflicted with the disease, a new study has claimed. According to Asthma Australia report on the study, about 33 percent... read more »

Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones

Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to re...

Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The... read more »

Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`

Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`

Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five... read more »

Why better sunscreens are needed

Why better sunscreens are needed

Washington – A new study has revealed that even a low level of daily exposure to a common component of sunlight, ultraviolet A1, or UVA1, can cause skin... read more »

New studies aim to improve women’s sex lives after meno...

New studies aim to improve women’s sex lives after menopause

Washington – For women, passing midlife can deal a blow to their sex drive, however two new studies have offered hope to women who want to get their... read more »

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Pankaj Advani and Others Qualify for Indian Open Snooker

Pune: India’s No. 1 snooker player Pankaj Advani along with five others qualified for the Indian Open Championships after winning their respective knockout matches, here on Thursday. In the... read more »

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... read more »

Asian Games 2014: Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu lead India...

Spearheaded by star shuttlers Saina Nehwal, P V Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap, India will aim to end a 28-year-old medal drought when they begin their campaign... read more »

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns cleaning bus ...

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 Chris... read more »

Basketball: FIBA allowed players to wear religious head...

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on 16 September 2014 allowed players to wear religious head coverings, such as hijabs or turbans, on a trial... read more »

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Migrant dies in Channel Tunnel to Britain

A migrant died on Tuesday trying to reach Britain through the Channel Tunnel, a French official in the Pas-de-Calais region said. One of the six sections of the tunnel was closed for investigation... read more »

PM Modi meets his Kazakh counterpart Massimov

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Astana on the second leg of his eight-day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia, met his Kazakh... read more »

Key Witness In Benazir Bhutto’s Murder Case Turns Hosti...

A key witness in Pakistan’s former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder case has retracted from his earlier statement during cross examination before the... read more »

PM Modi interacts with schoolchildren in Tashkent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with schoolchildren in Tashkent after he paid tribute to former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri... read more »

Around 100 events organised in UK to mark Srebrenica ki...

Around 100 events are being organised across the UK to remember the thousands of Muslim men and boys from Srebrenica who were killed by Bosnian Serb forces in... read more »

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Dual screen YotaPhone hits Russian market

Johannesburg – Russian mobile manufacturer Yota Devices has launched a dual screen smartphone with 10.9 centimeters touch screens, one in front and one at the back. According to... read more »

Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life easier!

Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life easier!

Washington – A new USB plug has been rolled out that is not only smaller and with a new design, but puts to rest the most annoying part: not knowing which way is up, as it is... read more »

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Crocs cleverer than previously thought

Washington – It seems that the crocodile can be a shrewd hunter himself, as a new study has revealed that some crocodiles use lures to hunt their prey. Vladimir Dinets, a research... read more »

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Washington – NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has obtained the highest-resolution movie yet of a unique six-sided jet stream, dubbed as the hexagon, around Saturn’s North Pole. Spanning... read more »

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Soon, diagnostic pill that could help detect stomach cancer

Washington – Researchers have developed a tiny capsule that could carry out a chemical analysis of the contents of one’s stomach and identify presence of so-called “occult” blood at very... read more »