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Grinning` Obama’s selfie at Mandela memorial goes viral
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Grinning` Obama’s selfie at Mandela memorial goes viral

Johannesburg – President Barack Obama’s selfie at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has gone viral on social media sites, with many questioning whether the moment of delight was appropriate for the occasion. Obama posed for a picture with UK PM David Cameron, while Denmark’s PM... read more »

Apple wins appeal in Google’s Motorola iPhone patent case
Apple patents `curved touch screen` desi...

Apple patents `curved touch screen` design

Washington – Apple has been reportedly granted patent for curved touch screen designs for smartphones and other devices. The patent, dubbed ‘Curved touch sensor’ points to a technical process to achieve higher-quality curved displays as the current sensor displays are very thin and... read more »

Twitter stocks jump 2.5% post Christmas day
Twitter launches private photo messaging...

Twitter launches private photo messaging on mobiles

Washington – Twitter has launched an update of its private messaging product with an ability to send photos via Direct Message on mobiles, and swipeable timelines in the mobile apps. According to AllThingsD, the update has been released for both the iOS and Android versions of the Twitter app... read more »

CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea
CPAP reduces hypertension in patients wi...

CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea

Washington – Researchers have found that among patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension that requires 3 or more medications to control, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for 12 weeks resulted in a decrease in 24-hour average and diastolic blood pressure and an... read more »

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Volcano erupts in Indonesia

Volcano erupts in Indonesia

Jakarta – Mount Sinabung, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, erupted Tuesday, spewing hot ash up to 7,000 metres high along with lava and forcing evacuation, an official said. Hot... read more »

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

Jerusalem – Israel has freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered agreement for resuming direct peace talks, BBC... read more »

Israel keen to increase trade with China

Israel keen to increase trade with China

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the country has set a goal to consistently increase trade with China. “This... read more »

UN chief appalled by bombings in Russia

UN chief appalled by bombings in Russia

United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon is appalled by the twin bombings that struck Russia’s Volgograd city, which left dozens of... read more »

‘Russian blasts necessitate upgrading anti-terror...

'Russian blasts necessitate upgrading anti-terror system'

Moscow – Russian experts Monday urged an upgrade of the terror prevention system after two suicide bombings hit the Volgograd city within 24 hours and... read more »

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Power Grid to raise Rs.1,500 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India will raise Rs.1,500 crore through bonds to meet the capital expenditure plans for this year, its Chairman and Managing Director R. N. Nayak said. “For this financial... read more »

MRF Q1 net up 80 %

MRF has reported 4.8 per cent growth in its total income from operations (net) to Rs.3,353.01 crore in the first quarter ended December 31, 2014, up... read more »

Flipkart targets sales worth $8 b in 2015

Leading online market place Flipkart is looking at sales worth $8-billion in the current year. The company has announced its ambitious plan at a Town Hall... read more »

SBI reports Q3 net profit of Rs 2,910 crore

SBI shares rise 4% despite graft case against Deputy MD

State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday reported over 30 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 2,910 crore for the third quarter ended December 2014 on the back of... read more »

Gold demand up 2% in Dec quarter, down 15% in 2014

MUMBAI, FEB 12: Gold demand in the December quarter was up two per cent at 223 tonnes, largely due to pent up demand from jewellers during the festival season... read more »

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ICC World Twenty20: India wallop Australia by 73 runs to emerge G...

Mirpur: India continued their dream run in the ICC World T20 as they pounded a listless Australia by a whopping 73-run margin to emerge group 2 champions with an all-win record, here on Sunday.Put... read more »

Pakistan aim for 2 wins needed to advance

MIRPUR: Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez said Saturday he is pleased archrival India has secured a semifinal berth at the World Twenty20 because it... read more »

IPL should be stopped for a while: Nadkarni

Clearly disgusted about current happenings off the cricket field, former Test all rounder Bapu Nadkarni backed suggestions by ex-BCCI chief Shashank Manohar... read more »

I’ll be happy to take up BCCI job: Gavaskar

The Supreme Court on Thursday proposed Sunil Gavaskar’s name as replacement for N Srinivasan as BCCI President and the batting legend said he will be... read more »

Ready to take action against those named in IPL report:...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday gave its proposal before the Supreme Court in the Indian Premier League betting and spot-fixing... read more »

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Brad Pitt attacked at ‘Maleficent’ premiere

Los Angeles – A man was led away in handcuffs after attacking Brad Pitt on the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the movie ‘Maleficent.’ Pitt was apparently unhurt and soon... read more »

Shruti Haasan rocks at box office

Last two years had been rocking for Shruti Haasan at the box Office with Gabbar Singh, Balupu and Yevadu and now again her recently released flick,... read more »

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian spend honeymoon in Irelan...

Celebrity TV star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West have flown into Ireland for a secret honeymoon after their Italian wedding. The couple – known as... read more »

Gutthi patches up with Sunil, back on ‘Comedy Nights.’...

According to the latest report, Sunil Grover will make his re-entry on the popular comedy show, ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’. Sunil became a household name... read more »

Popular TV show ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ ...

New Delhi – Popular TV show `Comedy Nights With Kapil` has earned 10 million fans on social-networking site Facebook. The show`s host and producer Kapil... read more »

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Weight reduction could help combat heart disease

Weight reduction could help combat heart disease

Washington – Researchers have found that weight reduction program decreases atrial fibrillation and symptom severity. Hany S. Abed, B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., of the University of Adelaide and Royal... read more »

BMI could help predict type-2 diabetic patients` heart disease risk

BMI could help predict type-2 diabetic patients` h...

Washington – Researchers have discovered a simple way to further predict a diabetic patient’s risk for heart disease: by measuring their body... read more »

Exposure to environmental toxins during pregnancy may l...

Exposure to environmental toxins during pregnancy may lead to congenital heart defects

Washington – A new study has revealed that mothers’ exposure to specific mixtures of environmental toxins during pregnancy, may result in children’s... read more »

Physical fitness could help prevent heart attacks

Physical fitness could help prevent heart attacks

Washington – Researchers have found that attaining higher levels of physical fitness lowers the risk of having heart attacks and increases survival among... read more »

Foods that may help you manage weight revealed

Foods that may help you manage weight revealed

Washington – Lean protein, satiety, low carbohydrates and fat burning are four buzzwords that are commonly associated with weight management. Linda Milo... read more »

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Make your home eco-friendly

With the rising temperatures, gobal warming is making its presence felt, making it the right time to develop an eco conscience. Did you know that small modifications at home can make your living... read more »

Volunteering can count as a workout, too

The night before the Nike Women’s Half Marathon, I laid out critical supplies for the next day: moisture-wicking clothes, sneakers and a couple of... read more »

Japanese grilling: First, you must master the binchotan...

The first thing you learn to respect with Japanese-style grilling is the binchotan, a charcoal that produces virtually no flames and no smoke but generates the... read more »

Now, a nano-chip that can help detect cancer at an earl...

New Delhi: Here is some good news as researchers have developed a nano-chip that can detect low concentrations of protein cancer markers in blood at an early... read more »

Smoking Hookah Linked to Cancer Risk

Medical researchers discovered that young adults who regularly smoked hookah water pipes in bars are at risk of developing cancer and other kinds of... read more »

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UAE deports 4 Indians for suspected Islamic State link

Four young men from Kerala who had been staying in the UAE were sent back to India Tuesday for allegedly sharing Islamic State (IS) propaganda. Intelligence agencies, meanwhile, have learnt that a... read more »

India says Indians bombed in boats between Yemen a...

Warplanes bombed two boats carrying 20 Indian crew members as the vessels traveled between Somalia and Yemen, India’s Foreign Ministry said... read more »

Bihar polls to be held between Oct 12 and Nov 5, result...

The Bihar assembly elections will be conducted in five phases between October 12 and November 5, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday, setting the... read more »

Rakesh Maria May Not Retain Charge of Sheena Bora Probe...

NEW DELHI: Rakesh Maria, who was removed as Mumbai’s police commissioner on Tuesday, is unlikely to retain charge of the Sheena Bora murder... read more »

Rakesh Maria ‘not thinking of resigning’

A day after he was shunted out of the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Wednesday said he was not contemplating... read more »

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Ex-Army chief General VK Singh joins BJP

New Delhi – Former Army chief General VK Singh officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday. However, it is still unclear whether Singh would contest the crucial upcoming General... read more »

High Court orders immediate ban of Tamil website

Madras High Court today ordered immediate ban of Tamil website ‘Savukku’ for being vituperative and tarnishing the reputation of several... read more »

Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP, Congress in UP ‘Jhad...

New Delhi – With eyes all set on the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched a Jhadu Chalao Yatra to cover... read more »

This London-based techie donates Rs. 2014 to AAP everyd...

London – Over tea, a group of NRI friends gather to talk about Indian politics. The group, comprising mostly IT Professionals, are all supporters of the... read more »

Subrata Roy, in police custody, spends night at forest ...

Lucknow –  Sahara chief Subrata Roy, who was sent to police custody till March 4 yesterday after he turned himself in following a Supreme Court warrant,... read more »

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Dual screen YotaPhone hits Russian market

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 News24, the... read more »

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

Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life...

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... read more »

Crocs cleverer than previously thought

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... read more »

NASA probe obtains best views of Saturn`s unique six-si...

NASA probe obtains best views of Saturn`s unique six-sided jet stream

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

Soon, diagnostic pill that could help detect stomach ca...

US FDA bans imports from Sun Pharma’s Gujarat facility

Washington – Researchers have developed a tiny capsule that could carry out a chemical analysis of the contents of one’s stomach and identify presence... read more »

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Shameful act just days ahead of the Asian Games

It is utter shame just ahead of Asian games as the 29-year-old University level Gymnast has alleged that national gymnastics coach Manoj Rana and gymnast Chandan Pathak have behaved in an indecent... read more »

Manchester City: Joe Hart positive despite Bayern ...

City were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich after a last-minute strike from former City defender Jerome Boateng. Last season, City overcame an early loss... 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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India, Pak will start procedure of joining security bloc, says Ch...

China has said India and Pakistan will start the procedure of joining a security bloc this week led by Russia and China at a summit in Russia. According to the Dawn, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister... read more »

Australian PM urges ministers to boycott famous ta...

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has urged his agriculture minister to boycott the famous Q&A talk show, which is hosted by national... read more »

Duke and Duchess relive history with ’50 yr old&#...

Seems like Prince William and Kate Middleton have mastered the art of reliving the past as the royal couple came up with things that gave a glimpse of their... read more »

Pope Francis begins seven-day South America visit with ...

Pope Francis has reached Ecuador for the first leg of his seven-day Latin America visit. According to BBC, this is the Pope’s second visit to Ecuador... read more »

PM Modi begins six nation tour, departs for Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Uzbekistan, the first leg of his eight day tour to five central Asian countries and Russia, on Monday. The Prime... read more »

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Scientists unraveling mysteries of Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts

Scientists unraveling mysteries of Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts

Washington – Researchers are unraveling the longstanding mysteries surrounding the Van Allen radiation belts that circle Earth. The discovery used measurements taken by a University... read more »

Youngest` neutron-star binary found

Youngest` neutron-star binary found

Washington – X-rays streaming towards Earth from the region near a neutron star that is cannibalizing its companion star are the youngest “X-ray binary” yet known, according to... read more »

Soon, unlock iPhone with your face as password!

Soon, unlock iPhone with your face as password!

Washington – Apple has recently patented a technology that would let users unlock their iPhones based on face detection. The US Patent and Trademark granted the patent called... read more »

Soon, male contraceptive pill that blocks sperm during ejaculation

Soon, male contraceptive pill that blocks sperm during ejaculation

Washington – Scientists have said that a new male contraceptive could be on the horizon after they identified a novel way to block the transport of sperm during ejaculation. The study... read more »

Google acquires security firm Impermium with Indian connection

Google-backed genetic testing firm stops manufacturing at-home DN...

London – A Google-backed genetic testing firm, 23andMe has reportedly stopped marketing its at-home DNA testing kit following warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The DNA test... read more »