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HTC Desire 616, One (E8) smartphones launches in India at Rs. 16,900, Rs. ...

New Delhi: Buoyed by strong growth in sales in the country, Taiwanese handset maker HTC today said it aims to capture 15 per cent share of the multi-billion dollar Indian smartphone market. The company launched two new handsets – Desire 616 and HTC One E8 – priced at Rs 16,900 and Rs... read more »

This device may ‘kill’ compu...

This device may ‘kill’ computer mouse

WASHINGTON: A thimble-like device that sits at the end of your finger and allows you to interact with the virtual world in three dimensions may render the indispensable computer mouse obsolete. The way in which humans interact with computers has been dominated by the mouse since it was invented in... read more »

How to Teach Humans to Remember Really C...

How to Teach Humans to Remember Really Complex Passwords

If passwords are considered the bane of the data security industry, it’s partly because humans are awful at choosing them: By some counts, we still pick “password” a facepalm-inducing one in 20 times. But a study from two researchers at Microsoft and Princeton suggests there’s hope for... read more »

Indian joint winner of George Polya Priz...

Indian joint winner of George Polya Prize

Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has become the first joint winner of the prestigious 2014 George Polya Prize for finding a solution to a problem that had eluded mathematicians for more than half a century. read more »

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Tsunami anniversary: Rebuilding lives in Aceh

At first glance, Rina looks like any other 14-year-old Indonesian girl. Shy and cherubic, she’s yet to lose the child-like innocence that comes with the territory of teen-hood. We meet on a... read more »

Pakistan was warned about Peshawar school attack i...

Peshawar: Government departments in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province were warned of an imminent attack on the Army Public School months... read more »

Pakistan hangs four prisoners as execution campaign wid...

Pakistan hanged four Islamist militants on Sunday in the second set of executions since the government lifted a moratorium after the Taliban massacred 132... read more »

Pakistan kills top al Qaeda leader in raid

Pakistan’s military said on Saturday it had killed a senior al Qaeda leader wanted by the US over a 2009 plot to attack the New York subway... read more »

Bangladesh court convicts British reporter of contempt

DHAKA: A Bangladesh court on Tuesday (Dec 2) found an award-winning British journalist guilty of contempt for questioning the official death toll of three... read more »

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New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within T...

New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within Trump's term ## Lunar Ambitions: New NASA Leadership Prioritizes Moon Return to Ignite “Orbital Economy” Washington... read more »

'Humans are the most important part' of ...

'Humans are the most important part' of investing, says a fund manager whose firm makes every call with algorithms ## Algorithm-Driven Fund... read more »

Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; go...

Asia markets edge higher amid holiday-thinned trade; gold and silver hit fresh highs ## Precious Metals Shine as Asian Trading Remains Subdued **Singapore,... read more »

5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026

5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026 ## The Future of Travel: Five Trends Poised to Define the 2026 Landscape The travel industry, a dynamic and... read more »

Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's as...

Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record ## Nvidia Reportedly Poised to Acquire Groq... read more »

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IPL betting scam: Mudgal Committee submits its final report to SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court appointed probe commission headed by (Retd) Justice Mukul Mudgal on Monday submitted its final report to the apex court on the IPL-6 betting and spot-fixing scandal. The... read more »

I may not play for India again, but it’s a g...

New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh, Player of the Tournament in the 2011 World Cup, has admitted to having mulled over the fact that he has played his last... read more »

Cricketer Brad Haddin rested from Australia squad for S...

Haddin reveals `daughter's battle against cancer` helped him play better in Ashes

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been rested from a near full-length squad to face South Africa in their pre-World Cup series with the world number one... read more »

Kulkarni replaces injured Shami for Sri Lanka ODIs

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka beginning on November 2, a BCCI release said on Monday. He will be replaced... read more »

BCCI suffers losses, may claim damages from WICB

A livid BCCI has said it has suffered huge losses and that it will claim all the damages following the West Indies cricket team’s unprecedented move to... read more »

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Education can help overcome moral challenges : President P. Mukhe...

The people of the country need to make an extra effort to surmount the contemporary moral challenges, President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said, stressing the need to focus on education for India... read more »

Bengal governor says no to disruptive campus agita...

Kolkata – In the wake of the recent spurt in student agitations in West Bengal, state Governor M.K. Narayanan Friday asserted campus protests... read more »

MBBS students demand expulsion of tainted batchmates

Srinagar – Students of government medical college here held protests Thursday demanding expulsion of those who managed to get admission in medical... read more »

Higher education not a priority for Akhilesh Yadav gove...

By Brij Khandelwal Agra – When young Akhilesh Yadav took over as the Uttar Pradesh chief minister in March 2012, there was the natural expectation that... read more »

MBBS entrance racket shocks J&K

By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar – The plot behind the Jammu and Kashmir MBBS entrance test 2012 racket was so blatant and shocking that it could be the... read more »

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New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our...

New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our oceans here's what you need to know ## Ocean Acidification Amplified by Unexpected Coastal Phenomenon, Study Finds **Coastal... read more »

US judge rules NSA data collection unconstitutional

Judge green lights New Yorks drivers license law, ...

Judge green lights New Yorks drivers license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge ## New York’s Driver’s License Law Survives... read more »

Officials warn residents may need to evacuate major cit...

Officials warn residents may need to evacuate major city amid escalating crisis: 'Unprecedented in modern times' ## City on Alert: Evacuation... read more »

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow ## Moscow Mourns Loss of Two Officers in Apparent Bombing **Moscow, Russia** – The Russian capital is in... read more »

Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives ...

Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide cheap highs emerges

Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives and property before Christmas ## California Braces for Intense Atmospheric River, Flood Threat... read more »

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Proposed Controversial 3000-pound ‘security bond’ for...

The controversial 3,000-pound “security bond” for some “high-risk” foreign visitors to the U.K., including those from India, is to be scrapped, the Home Office has confirmed. The scheme,... read more »

Brazil, Germany submit anti-spy resolution to UN

An anti-spying draft resolution written by Germany and Brazil has been submitted to the United Nations amid the US surveillance scandal. The draft... read more »

Snowden free to cooperate with Germany: Kremlin

Moscow – Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is free to cooperate with Germany on reports of the alleged US tapping of Chancellor Angela... read more »

New Oz burqa law makes lifting veil for women’s identif...

Sydney – A new law has been reportedly introduced by the West Australian state parliament that would require Muslim women to remove their burqa or niqab... read more »

‘Europe’s spies work together on mass surve...

London – Spy agencies across Western Europe are working together on mass surveillance of Internet and phone traffic comparable to programs run by their... read more »

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Football

Andre Villas-Boas fired as Tottenham manager

Tottenham fired manager Andre Villas-Boas on Monday, a day after the club slumped to a second heavy loss in the Premier League in less than a month. Tottenham’s embarrassing 5-0 loss at home to... read more »

Nasri claims neither Real nor Barca would `fancy` ...

Sydney – Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has insisted that even Real Madrid and Barcelona would want to avoid a clash with Manuel... read more »

Moyes asks for `more consistency` from Man U after 3-0 ...

London – David Moyes has called for a repeat performance after a first-half brace from Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley’s first Premier League goal... read more »

Gritty` Villas-Boas says `will not quit` following `hum...

London – Andre Villas-Boas admitted that he is fighting to save his job after Sunday’s humiliating 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool but insisted... read more »

Rooney set to open talks on new Man U contract

London – Wayne Rooney’s representatives are ready to thrash out a bumper new deal with Manchester United, according to reports. According to... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams

Gold prices down by 0.31% to Rs 28,739 per 10 gram

New Delhi – Gold prices moved down by 0.31 per cent to Rs 28,739 per 10 gram in futures trade today as speculators trimmed their exposures, tracking a weak trend overseas. At the Multi... read more »

Gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams,...

After two days of gains, gold tumbled by Rs 510 to Rs 31,015 per ten grams in New Delhi on Monday on stockists selling at existing higher levels amid... read more »

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

New Dehli – Gold prices moved down 0.36 per cent to Rs 29,130 per 10 gram at the futures trade today after participants offloaded partial positions,... read more »

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, Rs 31,525 per 1...

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, firm global cues

New Delhi – Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 205 to reach Rs 31,525 per ten grams here on Saturday on sustained buying... read more »

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten gr...

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on revival of buying at existing lower levels amid a firming... read more »

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Health & Fitness

74 per cent children in Kerala use tobacco, says study

Seventy-four per cent children in Kerala use tobacco, according to a recent multi-state survey conducted by National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre and the All India Institute of Medical... read more »

Indian-American Scientist Develops Diagnostic for ...

In a breakthrough, an Indian- American scientist at the prestigious MIT has developed a simple, cheap, paper test that could improve cancer diagnosis... read more »

Asthma patients may be over-medicating themselves

If you have asthma, chances are you may be taking higher doses of medicines than actually required, say experts. People with mild asthma are advised to lower... read more »

New therapies raise hope for a breakthrough in tackling...

In the summer of 2012, a year after his wife had died of lung cancer, Michael Harris scraped open an old mole on his back and it would not stop bleeding. The... read more »

Some healthy snacks to masticate on

Soon after lunch, your alertness goes for a toss and you reach out for a cup of coffee. Leave that aside and consume sin-free food items like raw vegetables... read more »

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Investing

No plans to roll back gold import curbs: FM P. Chidambaram

Gold prices falling most in six weeks lead precious-metal slump

Gold and silver tumbled the most in six weeks as signs of faster U.S. economic growth fueled bets that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting stimulus. Palladium capped the longest decline in... read more »

Gold prices rise by Rs 240 to Rs 30,600 per ten gr...

Snapping two days losses, gold prices rose by Rs 240 to Rs 30,600 per ten gram in the national capital Thursday on emergence of buying at existing... read more »

Canada’s Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in ...

Canada’s Detour Gold Corp said it expects cash costs to fall to $800-$900 per ounce sold and production to double to 450,000-500,000 ounces this... read more »

Gold import: Government may axe 80:20 scheme

Gold steady after two-day fall, economic optimism weighs

The government is considering doing away with the controversial 80:20 scheme for gold import, in a bid to partially relax the restrictions on import of the... read more »

Gold rallies to two-month high on safe-haven bids

Singapore – Gold rallied for a third session on Monday to its highest in two months as equities fell on worries that capital outflows from emerging... read more »

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Lifestyle

Recipe: Papad curry

Ingredients: Two or three papads, two medium-sized potatoes, one teaspoon kala jeera, half teaspoon chilli powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder, half teaspoon coriander powder, salt to taste, four... read more »

A detox isn’t just about the food

A detox also doesn’t have to be just about the food — it is much more than that. So if your body is craving for some sleep — give it just... read more »

High-fruit diets can worsen depression

Winter special: 5 fruits you must have to boost immunity

The consumption of a diet high in fructose throughout adolescence can worsen depressive and anxiety-like behaviour and alter how the brain responds to stress,... read more »

Tips for keeping your heart healthy!

Irengbam Jenny A healthy heart is the way to healthy living, they say. Quite right! But with sedentary lifestyle, munching on junk food, alcohol consumption,... read more »

Hand dryers ‘worse for germ spread’

High-powered hand dryers may seem ultra-hygienic but spread more germs than paper towels, research has shown. Scientists at the University of Leeds found that... read more »

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Middle East

Nine Boko Haram fighters killed in Nigeria

ABUJA: The Nigerian military Monday confirmed it killed nine Boko Haram fighters in the northeastern Borno state. “Patrol troops have successfully repelled an ambush in Buratai community in... read more »

Is Iran jailing Facebook users for anti-govt posts...

TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced eight people to jail terms ranging from seven to 20 years for crimes including anti-regime propaganda posted... read more »

Iran reports its first death from MERS virus

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s official news agency is reporting the Islamic Republic has suffered its first fatality from the Middle Eastern respiratory virus.... read more »

Egypt’s Sisi sweeps to victory in presidential vo...

CAIRO: Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the general who toppled Egypt’s first freely elected leader, swept to victory in a presidential election, provisional... read more »

Iran denies Facebook CEO summoned to court

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg faces IPO lawsuit over misleading investors

TEHRAN: An Iranian prosecutor has denied reports that a local judge ordered Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear in court to answer complaints by... read more »

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National

Human Rights Council elects Indonesian candidate President for 20...

Human Rights Council elects Indonesian candidate President for 2026 **Indonesian Diplomat Set to Preside Over UN Human Rights Council in 2026** Geneva – In a landmark decision, the United Nations... read more »

Saudi Arabias allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed sepa...

Saudi Arabias allies in Yemen oust UAE-backed separatist from government **Title: Tensions Rise in Yemen as Separatist Leader Defies Saudi... read more »

Venezuelan politics are a blood sport. The U.S. is ente...

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

Venezuelan politics are a blood sport. The U.S. is entering the ring. **Venezuela’s Shifting Power Dynamics: Military Influence Looms Large Under New... read more »

Europe draws red line on Greenland after a year of tryi...

Europe draws red line on Greenland after a year of trying to pacify Trump **Title: Transatlantic Tensions Rise as European Leaders Push Back Against U.S.... read more »

Iraq unrecognisable and remarkable after years of confl...

Iraq unrecognisable and remarkable after years of conflict: UN coordinator **Iraq Demonstrates Resilience, Focuses on Sustainable Development Following Decades... read more »

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North America

John Kerry arrives in Middle East to fix ties

London – US Secretary of State John Kerry has reportedly arrived in the Middle East to repair ties with the nation’s long-standing ally. The US diplomat first made an unscheduled stop in... read more »

1 killed, 2 wounded in Los Angeles Airport shootin...

Washington – A gunman shot and killed a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) worker at Los Angeles International Airport Friday before... read more »

Obama `never considered` replacing Biden with Clinton

Washington – President Barack Obama had “never considered” replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton during 2012 election... read more »

Obama, Maliki discuss counter measures for `more active...

London – President Barack Obama has spoken to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki on his visit to Washington on counter measures for a “more... read more »

When Bill Clinton called Obama `luckier than dog with t...

New York – Bill Clinton had reportedly joked about President Barack Obama that “he’s luckier than a dog with two d***s” to describe his comeback in... read more »

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Politics

Lone Sena minister Anant Geete to quit Union Cabinet

Anant Geete, Shiv Sena’s lone memberin the Union Cabinet, will resign, party chief Uddhav Thackeray said at Mumbai on Monday, four days after the split in the saffron alliance. “After... read more »

BJP, Sena still in talks; alliance hangs by the th...

The high drama over seat sharing in Maharashtra seems far from over, with both the BJP and the Shiv Sena saying on Thursday that the talks between... read more »

Shiv Sena, BJP horses are unstoppable, says Saamana

Saamna, which is the official mouthpiece of the BJP has also become all sweetness and light towards the BJP. An editorial in the newspaper today said the... read more »

No new proposal from Sena, BJP says on seat-sharing row

The BJP on Saturday said it hasn’t received any new proposal on seat sharing from Shiv Sena for the October 15 Maharashtra assembly polls as its state... read more »

Sena-BJP alliance on the brink in Maharashtra, Modi tak...

Don't worry about Maharashtra: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray draws line for N. Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stepped in after talks between BJP and Shiv Sena over sharing seats hit a stalemate weeks before state elections in... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Motorola Moto G hits in India at Rs 12999

NEW DELHI: Motorola’s much awaited Android smartphone Moto G has been launched in India at a price point of Rs 12,499 for the 8GB variant and Rs 13,999 for the 16GB storage variant. The phone... read more »

At Satya Nadella’s school in Hyderabad, teac...

Hyderabad – Indian-American Satya Nadella is the new CEO of Microsoft. With his appointment, Mr Nadella joins an elite group of Indian-origin... read more »

After anti-litigation deal with Google, Samsung makes p...

Samsung has inked a patent licensing deal with Ericsson in a move that should reduce its risk of litigation in future. Ericsson announced its... read more »

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking debunks Albert Einste...

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking has posted a new paper online that demolishes modern black hole theory. The wheelchair-bound genius said that the idea of an... read more »

Google acquires security firm Impermium with Indian con...

Google has acquired a three-year-old security firm Impermium with two Indian Co-founders – Vish Ramarao and Naveen Jamal. It has offices in Banglore and... read more »

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South Asia

No drone attacks during Taliban talks: US to Pakistan

Islamabad – The US has assured Pakistan it would not conduct any drone strikes during peace talks with the Taliban, Pakistan’s top security advisor said Wednesday. Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan... read more »

Nawaz Sharif names judges for Musharraf’s tr...

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved a panel of three judges for a special court for the trial of former president... read more »

Nawaz Sharif approves three-member bench for Musharraf&...

Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved the names of three judges, including a female judge, for the special court that will... read more »

Nepal to ensure effective security for Tuesday’s ...

Kathmandu – Khilraj Regmi, chairman of Nepal’s interim election government, has directed the country’s four security agencies to ensure that... read more »

Can India afford to run INS Vikramaditya, asks Pakitani...

Decommissioned INS Vikrant to be auctioned

Islamabad – The commissioning of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya into the Indian Navy from Russia shows how addicted the Indian establishment is to... read more »

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Players can only leave if replacements come in – Amorim

Players can only leave if replacements come in – Amorim ## Manchester United Manager Amorim Emphasizes Squad Stability Amidst Transfer Speculation **Manchester, England** – Manchester... read more »

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe ## Newcastle United’s Ambitious Infrastructure Projects Face Uncertain Future Newcastle... read more »

Head drags on as Atkinson takes early wicket

Head drags on as Atkinson takes early wicket ## Atkinson Strikes Early Blow for England in Melbourne Ashes Test **Melbourne, Australia** – England’s... read more »

'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban...

'Dropped on Christmas Day and redemption in Durban' ## Finn Reflects on Peaks and Valleys of England Career Former England fast bowler Steven Finn... read more »

Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz

Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz ## BBC Launches Ultimate Football Trivia Challenge for Dedicated Fans The British Broadcasting Corporation... read more »

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UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan

UN rights chief bears witness to trauma and resilience in Sudan **Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Demands Rights-Based Resolution, Warns UN** Nairobi – The United Nations has issued a stark... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

European leaders slam Trumps tariff threats over G...

European leaders slam Trumps tariff threats over Greenland **European Union Responds Firmly to US Tariff Threats, Citing Sovereignty** Brussels –... read more »

DOJ says wont investigate ICE agents fatal shooting of ...

DOJ says wont investigate ICE agents fatal shooting of Renee Good **Justice Department Declines Federal Inquiry into Fatal Shooting by ICE Agent in... read more »

Guatemalas president declares 30-day state of emergency...

Guatemalas president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots **Guatemalan Government Imposes State of Emergency Following Deadly Prison... read more »

Billionaires have more money and political power than e...

Billionaires have more money and political power than ever, Oxfam says **Title: Oxfam Report Highlights Disproportionate Political Influence Held by the... read more »