Monday, 31 December 2012

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December 31, 2012

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Rs 15 lakh compensation for rape victim's family
The Delhi government on Monday announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh to the family of the gang-rape victim who died on Saturday.

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from tomorrow
The development fee (DF) charged at IGI airport will be reduced by Rs 100 for domestic and Rs 700 per international passenger from tomorrow.

Woman who pushed Indian to death in New York subway laughed during trial
A 31-year-old woman accused of shoving an immigrant from India to his death in front of a subway train because she believed he was a Muslim.

Cities

Fiery protest goes awry in Gurgaon
Four Gurgaon students suffered burn injuries while trying to burn an effigy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Delhi records season's lowest temperature
Around 40 flights operating from Indira Gandhi International Airport were either rescheduled or cancelled due to dense fog enveloping the airstrip.

Business

Govt seeks more information from IKEA
An official in the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) said that FIPB has asked IKEA to provide more information regarding investment in India.

Gold a shade higher in futures trade
Taking positive cues from the global market, gold prices rose marginally by 0.15 per cent to Rs 31,226 per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday.

Sports

2012 was one of my best years: Rohan
He was dragged into the biggest controversy to rock Indian tennis this year, but Rohan Bopanna still considers 2012 as "one of the best" of his career.

Team India falls after MS Dhoni fight
Left-arm pacer Junaid Khan scythed through India's top-order with a four-wicket burst to set Pakistan's six-wicket win in first ODI at Chidambaram Stadium.

Entertainment

Our society is sick, needs treatment: Kunal Kapoor
The silent protest led by Shabana Azmiresonated with angry sentiments against the administration and judiciary.

Marriage to a married man no longer taboo in Bollywood
An unmarried top actress of the 90s (she's still single) jokes about how good men are hard to find because the most eligible ones are either gay or married.

Infotech

Telcos to intercept BlackBerry services in real time
Major telecom companies in country have agreed to providing real time intercept facilities for Blackberry smartphones meeting a December 31 deadline.

Google pays tribute to Delhi braveheart
Google India's homepage shows a candle below the search option box with text reading 'In memory of the Delhi braveheart'.

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Sunday, 30 December 2012

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December 30, 2012

Top Headlines

Peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar marred by violence
A group of protesters sat on a one-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar while others shouted slogans holding placards in their hands.

Only one conviction out of 635 rape cases in Delhi this year, home ministry data reveals
As many as 754 accused were arrested in the 635 cases reported to Delhi Police between January and November, the highest in past five years, home ministry data said.

1st ODI: Nasir Jamshed, Younus Khan hit fifties to give Pakistan an edge
Nasir Jamshed and Younus Khan produced a good batting display to resurrect Pakistan innings after losing early wickets against India in the first ODI in Chennai.

Cities

Girl molested in moving bus in Delhi
The 16-year-old girl, who had left her house after a tiff, was molested by an off-duty conductor in a moving DTC cluster bus at Tansen Marg.

Five of ten Delhi Metro stations reopen
Five out of ten Delhi Metro stations that had remained shut since Saturday were opened on Sunday afternoon, a DMRC official said.

Business

HDFC auto loans to come down
HDFC bank has decided to cut its base rate by 10 basis points (0.1%) as part of a 'cumulative action'.

FIIs inflow in stocks over Rs 24,000cr in December
This is the highest net monthly investment by FIIs in stocks since February, when they had infused Rs 25,212 crore.

Sports

Walcott treble as Arsenal sink Newcastle
Theo Walcott sent a message to Arsene Wenger as the Arsenal forward hit a hat-trick in his side's stunning 7-3 demolition of Newcastle in the Premier League.

Cricket world hails Greig's contribution
South African-born Greig died Saturday after a heart attack at his Sydney home at the age of 66, as he battled lung cancer diagnosed just two months ago.

Entertainment

Marriage to a married man no longer taboo in Bollywood
An unmarried top actress of the 90s (she's still single) jokes about how good men are hard to find because the most eligible ones are either gay or married.

Gang-rape victim's death: I'm sorry that I'm a man, says SRK
"I am so sorry that I am a part of this society and culture", and "I am so sorry that I am a man", Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said Saturday

Infotech

Tips to boost productivity at workplace
At the workplace, our productivity hinges on how well we can use a computer and how well it functions for us.

iPhone, iPad 'blamed' for rising crime in New York
New York's mayor believes iPhones and iPads rule the roost in the mobile market and are popular not only among tech enthusiasts, but also among thieves in the city.

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Saturday, 29 December 2012

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December 29, 2012

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Delhi gang rape: 13 days that stopped a nation
From Dec 16, when the 23-year-old was raped in Delhi, to Dec 29, when she died of her grievous injuries in Singapore, a sequence of 13 days that stopped a nation.

Protesters at Jantar Mantar force Sheila Dikshit to return
Dikshit reached Jantar Mantar at around 2pm but had to beat a hasty retreat as enraged protesters circled and forced her to return.

Telangana observes bandh to protest Centre's indecision on statehood
A bandh is being observed in Telangana region with statehood supporters staging demonstrations at various places in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Cities

10 Metro stations closed down in Delhi
The stations which will remain out of bounds for people are Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and 4 more.

Chennai mourns rape victim's death with protests
Organisations Sangama, Nirangal, Shakti Resource Center and Orinam to get together to form a human chain against sexual violence at Besant Nagar Beach at 4pm.

Business

'Markets may not see secular bull run in 2013'
Though the economy would improve in 2013, market observers are cautious and believe that the chances of a secular bull run in equity markets are quite slim.

Wipro gets shareholders nod for demerger
About 393 shareholders were present at the extraordinary general meeting including 18 from promoters and promoter groups.

Sports

Cricket won't be the same without Sachin
He has the temperament of a hermit. But on the 22 yards, he's a warrior. With the curtains coming down on his ODI career, here's a look at the real Tendulkar.

Former England captain Tony Greig dies
Former England captain and celebrated television commentator Tony Greig passed away in Sydney at the age of 66 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

Entertainment

I was jobless for a year: Kangna Ranaut
Even though Kangna Ranaut has been in the news this year, she was hardly on screen. But that didn't seem to matter to the actress, who was shooting for the film Queen.

Amitabh Bachchan slams media over Delhi rape case
Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly angry with the media for not respecting the privacy of the Delhi gang-rape victim while being shifted to another location.

Infotech

Apple to drop patent charges against Samsung Galaxy S III Mini in US
Apple agreed to withdraw patent claims against a new Samsung phone with a high-end display after Samsung said it was not offering to sell the product in the US market.

RIP Nirbhaya: Google, Twitter lead online agitation
In an era when social media has given a voice to everyone, those who grieved over the death of the Delhi gang rape victim took to Facebook and Twitter to express.

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Friday, 28 December 2012

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December 28, 2012

Top Headlines

Rape victim has brain injury, fighting for life: Hospital
The 23-yr-old student who was gang-raped on a bus in Delhi was 'fighting for her life' after suffering a significant brain injury, a hospital official said today.

TRS chief unhappy with all-party meeting, calls for Telangana shutdown on Saturday
The govt will take a decision on the issue of carving out a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh in a month, Sushilkumar Shinde said today.

President's son's 'dented, painted' remarks: Cong suggests 'forgive, forget' approach
Congress leaders suggested a 'forgive and forget' approach towards President Mukherjee's son Abhijit who has apologised after making controversial remarks.

Cities

'Hit men' kill 2 cops, leave third body
In a bizarre case, two unidentified men shot dead two policemen even as cops found another body in a car left behind by the assailants.

Woman claims rape inside BJP office in MP
A 21-year-old woman in Balaghat district in MP claimed that she was raped by the nephew of a local BJP leader inside the party office.

Business

Gold prices up by Rs 110 on global cues
Gold prices recovered by Rs 110 to Rs 31,010 per 10 gm in the national capital on Friday on emergence of buying by stockists at existing lower levels

Sensex surges 121 pts; RIL, ONGC among gainers
The BSE Sensex on Friday closed 121 points higher on buying in energy stocks following reports of a gradual hike in fuel prices amid global trend.

Sports

2nd T20: Pak elect to field against India
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and decided to bowl against India in second Twenty20 international at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Don't want Sachin to embarrass himself'
Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott feels a poor series against Australia could force Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to retire from all forms of cricket.

Entertainment

30-plus divas make screen comeback in 2012
Gone are the days when thirty was considered the age for the screen divas to shift their focus from silver screen to their personal lives.

Salman Khan's manager Reshma reportedly slapped a socialite?
Socialites Anu and Sunny Dewan's party on Christmas eve was the talk of the town for two reasons.

Infotech

LG seeks ban on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in Korea
South Korea's LG Display said it had asked a Seoul court to ban the domestic sale of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet , citing alleged patent infringements.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's pay package drops 99% from 2011
Tim Cook has finally made it to the top at Apple Inc, but in his first full year as CEO his pay package shrank about 99%.

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