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38 injured as Mangalore Express derails ...

38 injured as Mangalore Express derails near Villuppuram

At least 38 passengers, including 25 women, were injured when Train No. 16859 Chennai Egmore-Mangalore Central Express derailed near Poovanur railway station in Tiruchi Division around 2 a.m. on Friday. The State police ruled out possibility of a sabotage. Preliminary reports suggested that six... read more »

Can make really good butter chicken: ‘Wo...

Can make really good butter chicken: ‘World’s strongest man’ Mark Henry...

NEW DELHI: To say that Mark Henry is a ‘big guy’ hardly does justice to his enormous stature, both literally and figuratively. The 6 feet 5 inches tall former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, who was in the capital for a promotional tour, easily towers over everyone around him. In a... read more »

Virat Kohli claims top rank in ICC T20I ...

Virat Kohli claims top rank in ICC T20I rankings

There was some more good news in the offing for India’s Test captain Virat Kohli as he was declared the No 1 ranked batsmen in T20 Internationals according to ICC’s latest rankings. According to the latest rankings released by ICC this morning, Kohli has taken over from Australia’s Aaron... read more »

Ratan Tata invests undisclosed amount in...

Ratan Tata invests undisclosed amount in startup Holachef

Chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata has made a personal investment of an undisclosed amount in the online marketplace for chefs Holachef. Launched in September 2014 by Saurabh Saxena and Anil Gelra, Holachef has seen substantial growth in Mumbai and Pune, the company said in a... read more »

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Apple has 'big plans' for 2014: Tim Cook

Apple has ‘big plans’ for 2014: Tim Cook

Apple enthusiasts across the globe are in for a treat as the iconic creator of iPhone smartphone and iPad tablet has “big plans” lined up for the next year. “We have a lot to look... read more »

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Sebi board to discuss corp governance code, REITs ...

New Delhi – Capital market regulator Sebi is likely to discuss on Tuesday new Corporate Governance Code for listed companies and also certain... read more »

Gold lingers around $1,200, taper worries remain

Canada's Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in 2014

Singapore – Gold held steady on Monday after its biggest weekly loss in a month, but the metal was still at the risk of falling back below $1,200 an... read more »

Rupee suffers reality check, speculation hits further

Rupee suffers reality check, speculation hits further

By Gyanendra Kumar Keshri New Delhi – The Indian rupee was among the worst performing currencies this year, hitting a record low of 68.85 against the... read more »

Apple signs deal with China Mobile to boost sales

Apple denies knowledge of iPhone exploit allowing NSA interception

London – Apple has reportedly signed a deal with world’s largest carrier China Mobile, which is expected to help the tech giants boost its sales in... read more »

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Priority for high-speed trains, FDI

With the passenger fare and freight charges having been increased as recently as June 22, the maiden Railway Budget of the Narendra Modi government focussed on a massive facelift of the sector. It... read more »

Amit Shah ordered police to tail woman for 'saheb': Report

Amit Shah to be named Bharatiya Janata Party presi...

Considered the architect of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s impressive performance in Uttar Pradesh in the recent Lok Sabha elections, Amit Shah is... read more »

PM Narendra Modi Confidante Amit Shah Could Be Named B...

Gujarat police refuse to file ex-IAS officer's FIR against Narendra Modi and Amit Shah

New Delhi –  Amit Shah, a close associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could be named the new president of the BJP tomorrow after a meeting of the... read more »

Rail Minister D.V.Sadananda Gowda proposes FDI in Railw...

Sparing passengers of any further fare hike, Railway Budget for 2014-15 proposes to attract private domestic and FDI in infrastructure projects and pursuing... read more »

Railway Budget 2014-15: Highlights

 No new increase in passenger fares and freight charges  Bullet train in Mumbai-Ahmedabad sector  Highest ever plan outlay of Rs. 65,455 crore for... read more »

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Dhoni, Kohli nominated for People's Choice Award

Dhoni, Kohli nominated for People’s Choice Award

Dubai – India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and explosive batsman Virat Kohli have been nominated amongst others for the LG ICC People’s Choice Award. The only award voted by the public at... read more »

Ronaldinho to play in World Club Championship

Ronaldinho hopeful of World Cup recall

Rio de Janeiro – Ronaldinho has not given up hope of earning an international recall by Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari for next year’s... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar postal stamp to mark the start of his ...

Sachin Tendulkar postal stamp to mark the start of his 200th Test

New Delhi – Hosts of Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th and last Test – Mumbai Cricket Association have announced that they will release a... read more »

Virat Kohli can break Tendulkar’s ODI century record : ...

1st ODI : Virat Kohli's ton in vain as India lose to New Zealand by 24 runs

With Virat Kohli regularly slamming centuries in ODIs, former captain Sunil Gavaskar on Thursday said the Indian batting sensation can break retiring legend... read more »

I get offers from women for sex, says Jodie Marsh

I get offers from women for sex, says Jodie Marsh

London – Jodie Marsh has revealed that she gets offers from women who are interested to have sex with her. The ‘Essex’ star said that she is not... read more »

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Dozen Palestinians, 2 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza

At least a dozen Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in the Gaza Strip. The death toll on the 16th day of an Israeli offensive climbed to 639, Gaza Health Ministry spokesman... read more »

MH17 black boxes to be sent to UK for analysis: Ma...

Malaysia on Wednesday said the black boxes from Flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine last week, will be sent to British aviation... read more »

For the BRICS bank, a tough road ahead

The announcement of a new BRICS Bank displays the desire of emerging economies to move away from Washington D.C.-style lending institutions. But between... read more »

Al-Qaida vows to sever hands of ‘corrupt’ Y...

ADEN: Al-Qaida has threatened to sever the hands of “corrupt” officials in the southeastern province of Hadramawt, where the jihadists have been... read more »

18 killed in Philippines clash

At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured on Tuesday during a clash between military troops and rebels in Philippines, an official said. The clash occurred... read more »

IS offers a mix of brutality, charity during Ramadan

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Islamic State group is showing two faces to the millions who live under its rule in Iraq and Syria – handing out food and alms to the poor... read more »

23 people killed in Bangladesh stampede

At least 23 people, mostly women and children, were today trampled to death in a stampede during a charity handout of free clothes in northern Bangladeshi city of Mymensingh. The stampede... read more »

China’s migrant population to reach 310 mn by 2030

China’s migrant population, the workforce behind its massive development in the last few decades, will touch 310 million by 2030, almost the same as the population of the US. China’s... read more »

Names of 18-men junior hockey team announced

India today named an 18-member junior men’s hockey team for the six-nation Volvo International U-21 Tournament to be played in the Netherlands from July 18 to 25. The tournament will be... read more »

Lahiri gives up early gains in first round

India’s Anirban Lahiri continued his European journey in style after registering an even par score through 13 holes in the first round of the Scottish Open, here today. Lahiri, 28, one of the four... read more »