Sunday, 31 March 2013

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March 31, 2013

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BJP elevates Modi; Karnataka poll 'first test', Congress says
The 2014 general elections are far. Karnataka is the first test for the BJP's new team, Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi said.

Beni Prasad Verma a 'drug addict', SP leader Shivpal Yadav says
Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav accused Union steel minister Beni Prasad Verma of mixing drugs in his cigarettes.

US may decide on H1B work visas through lottery this year
The much sought H-1B work visas could be decided through lottery this year, industry experts and officials feel, based on initial feedback from companies.

Cities

Delhi girl becomes CA, CWA & CS at 23
A 23-year-old Delhi girl has qualified as chartered accountant, cost accountant and company secretary -- becoming possibly the youngest to complete all three courses.

Mumbai: Suburban trains delayed due to megablocks
The suburban trains on Main and Harbour lines are expected to run about 15 minutes late till 3.15 pm due to the megablocks on Sunday.

Business

Air Kerala Express hopes to make operating profit next fiscal
The proposed 'Air Kerala' is unlikely to make a dent in the market-share of Air India's international budget arm Air India Express.

Wipro, Siemens to exit Nifty tomorrow
IT major Wipro and diversified group Siemens will exit the National Stock Exchange's benchmark index Nifty tomorrow.

Sports

Sachin should retire on his own: Shukla
Rajeev Shukla feels that Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed to retire on his own terms considering the huge contribution he has made to Indian cricket.

Jesse Ryder tells supporters 'I'm okay'
New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has told well-wishers "I'm okay" three days after suffering severe head injuries in a fight outside a Christchurch bar.

Entertainment

Aamir willing to work with Salman if right script found
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says he would love to do a film with Salman Khan, if they find the right script.

Jolie didn't plagiarize 'Blood and Honey,' says judge
According to City News Service reports, Friday's tentative ruling in Los Angeles will quash the lawsuit accusing Jolie of copyright infringement, Fox News reported.

Infotech

Few companies today would have hired Steve Jobs: First boss
When Steve Jobs adopted "think different" as Apple's mantra in the late 1990s, the company's ads featured Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan and Amelia Earhart.

Tumblr goes down due to system crash
Microblogging platform Tumblr has confirmed its entire service had been taken offline earlier this morning, but all network issues have been resolved.

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Saturday, 30 March 2013

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March 30, 2013

Top Headlines

Muslims vanish as Buddhist attacks approach Myanmar's biggest city
The death toll from recent communal violence in central Myanmar has risen to 42 with more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.

No panic in Kerala due to new Saudi job law: Oommen Chandy
"We expect to resolve the matter amicably as India has a good and friendly trade relation with Saudi Arabia," Kerala CM Oommen Chandy said.

SP won't win more than 4 seats in LS polls: Beni
Firing a fresh salvo at Samajwadi Party, Union minister Beni Prasad Verma has said that Mulayam Singh Yadav's party will win only four seats in the Lok Sabha poll.

Cities

Nurse gang-raped, three held
A nurse, returning home from the market was gang raped allegedly by three men in Bihar's Saharsa district, police said.

BEST introduces GPS in 1,500 Mumbai buses
GPS will help the officials monitor the movement of every bus and introduce value-added services for customers.

Business

Gold, silver down on sluggish demand
Both the precious metals, gold and silver, ended lower here today due to sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels.

Cushman & Wakefield to offer debt financing
As part of its endeavor to strengthen real estate industry services, Cushman & Wakefield in India has launched debt financing services.

Sports

Jesse Ryder out of coma, no memory of attack
New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder emerged from an induced coma on Saturday, but faced "a big battle" ahead, his manager Aaron Klee said.

Captain or not, my game has never got affected: Sehwag
For Sehwag, captaincy and performance are two separate entities which should not be mixed with each other.

Entertainment

Cyber thugs strip Mona Singh of dignity
Mona Singh, who enjoys considerable fan following for her modest, girl-next-door sensibilities, was caught unawares by a MMS clip that went viral.

Angelina Jolie denies wedding rumours
Angelina Jolie has rubbished the rumours that she has gotten married to her fiance Brad Pitt.

Infotech

'Facebook phone' rumours may ring true on April 4
Facebook fueled fresh talk about its own mobile phone after the leading social network scheduled a press announcement for next week.

Apple patents iPhone with wraparound display
Apple is seeking a patent for an iPhone that has a display that wraps around the edges of the device.

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Friday, 29 March 2013

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March 29, 2013

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Will not withdraw support to UPA govt, Mulayam says
"Why withdraw support and make the govt fall when it's a matter of just eight-nine months," Mulayam Singh said. "I have never thought of becoming PM," he added.

Shoe thrown at former Pakistan President Musharraf in court premises
A man lobbed a shoe at former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf when he appeared in court, but it did not hit him. Musharraf's bail was extended by 15 days.

State-backed cyberattacks now aim at destruction of data, not just spying
American Express customers trying to gain access to their online accounts on Thursday were met with blank screens or an ominous ancient type face.

Cities

BSP leader's 2nd killer identified
Delhi Police on Friday said they have identified the two men involved in the murder of realtor and former Bahujan Samaj Party leader Deepak Bharadwaj.

Explosion in Mumbai kills 5
Five persons were killed and three others injured after an explosion occurred in an industrial unit in Sakinaka area of the city today, fire brigade officials said.

Business

S&P 500 closes at a record high
The S&P 500 closed at a new high on Thursday, 3 weeks after another popular market gauge, the Dow Jones industrial average, obliterated its own closing record.

Forex reserves rise by $1.1bn in April-December
Higher portfolio investments and larger deposits by non-residents has helped in improving the country's foreign exchange reserve by USD 1.1bn during Apr-Dec.

Sports

Kohli, Raina in top 10 in T20 rankings
Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina are the two Indians to figure in the list of top 10 in ICC Player Rankings for T20I batsmen.

Jesse Ryder: Huge talent with human frailties
Jesse Ryder, seriously injured in a vicious assault this week, is a huge talent with the bat who struggles with alcohol demons and is a self-confessed bad boy.

Entertainment

Shah Rukh will never get a tattoo
Shah Rukh will never get himself a tattoo. The actor hates the thought of getting something permanent on his body.

Hrithik’s surprise for son Hrehaan
Hrithik Roshan decided to give his son Hrehaan a surprise. The Roshan boy had gone to Phuket with momma Sussanne and younger brother Hridaan.

Infotech

TCS ranked top employer in Europe
Indian IT leader Tata Consultancy Services has announced that it has been ranked as number one top employer in Europe for 2013, by CRF Institute.

BlackBerry inks success, but early to declare win
BlackBerry, once written off as dead amid fierce competition from more modern mobile devices, surprised Wall Street by returning to profitability.

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Thursday, 28 March 2013

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March 28, 2013

Top Headlines

I-T department slaps Rs 2000cr notice on Nokia, HC stays demand
The Income Tax department has served a Rs 2,000 crore notice on mobile maker Nokia for alleged evasion of taxes in its business transactions in the country.

Who shot Osama bin Laden? Media feud among Navy SEALs
A new version of the events surrounding the killing of Osama bin Laden was unveiled sharply contradicting earlier claims by a Navy SEAL who said he pulled the trigger.

Sanjay Dutt breaks down, says he will not seek pardon
Sanjay Dutt, who has been ordered by the Supreme Court to return to jail to complete a five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, on Thursday said he has not sought any pardon and will surrender in time.

Cities

BSP leader's murder case: Police question wife
Delhi Police on Thursday questioned the wife of local BSP leader and real estate tycoon Deepak Bhardwaj, who was killed two days ago.

16-year-old student raped
A 16-year-old high student was raped under the limits of MaudahaKotwali police station, in Hamirpur district on Tuesday.

Business

Sensex closes 131 points higher
The BSE benchmark Sensex today closed 131 points higher on fag-end buying by funds mainly in metal, capital goods, consumer durables, PSU and banking stocks.

HDFC ERGO launches policy for students
Private insurer HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited has announced its new policy 'Student Suraksha - Student Overseas Travel'.

Sports

Doing well in overseas matters: Gambhir
Lauding the team for 4-0 win over, Gautam Gambhir stressed on the need to win Test series abroad in order to be recognized as a force in world cricket.

Jesse Ryder in coma after bar brawl
Jesse Ryder was in an induced coma with a fractured skull and serious internal injuries after being severely beaten as he left a bar in Christchurch, police said.

Entertainment

Sanjay Dutt turns to Salman-Ajay for help
While there is a growing clamour for clemency to Sanjay Dutt on the one hand, the actor faces a very real possibility of imprisonment for three-plus years on the other.

I wanted the lead in 'Django Unchained': Will Smith
Superstar Will Smith, who was once tipped for Quentin Tarantino's " Django Unchained", said he had turned down the offer because it was not the lead role.

Infotech

Nokia slapped with Rs 2000cr tax notice; HC stays demand
The IT department has served a Rs 2,000 crore notice on Finnish mobile maker Nokia for alleged evasion of taxes in its business transactions in the country.

Micromax wants deal with Ericsson
Micromax has promised to try to work out a patent deal with Ericsson after the Swedish equipment maker sued the leading domestic handset maker for alleged patent infringement.

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