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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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Syria conflict: 76,000 die in deadliest year – activists

The year 2014 was the deadliest year yet in Syria’s four-year conflict, with over 76,000 killed, activists say. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 17,790 of the dead were... read more »

Manmohan Singh’s letter to me does not address Tamil issue: President Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa regime losing its grip

Delhi: Casino mogul James Packer must wish he could vote in Sri Lanka’s presidential elections next Thursday. Not only is the main challenger... read more »

Chinese react to stampede deaths: Thought this happened...

China on Friday mourned the 36 dead from New Year festivities at its financial capital Shanghai, as the city government revealed the victims of the deadly... read more »

Explosion in Auto-Parts Plant in China Kills 17, Xinhua...

An explosion at an auto-parts factory in southern China’s Guangdong province killed 17 people and injured 20 others, the official Xinhua News Agency... read more »

Chinese man jailed for 13 years for eating tigers

BEIJING – A Chinese man has been jailed for 13 years for buying and eating endangered tigers and making wine made out of their blood, state media... read more »

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The biggest U.S. stocks have done great for you. Experts say not ...

The biggest U.S. stocks have done great for you. Experts say not to get greedy ## Navigating Market Peaks: Prudent Diversification Amidst Large-Cap Dominance The robust performance of the largest... read more »

U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, ushering in wave...

U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, ushering in wave of new tariffs **Trade Tensions Escalate as U.S.-Canada Negotiations Stall, Tariffs Take... read more »

The Unlikely Place at the Center of Chinas AI Boom

The Unlikely Place at the Center of Chinas AI Boom ## Inner Mongolia Emerges as a Strategic Nexus for China’s Artificial Intelligence Expansion **Hohhot,... read more »

Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis ...

Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis is getting closer; recommends gold and bitcoin ## Market Veteran Warns of Escalating Debt Pressures... read more »

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ball...

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom construction for now ### Supreme Court Declines Immediate Halt to Controversial White House... read more »

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Cricket

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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Rajya Sabha polls: Congress candidate from Madhya Pradesh Meenaks...

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress candidate from Madhya Pradesh Meenakshi Natarajans nomination rejected Congress leader K.C. Venugopal led a delegation meet the ECI to represent Meenakshi Natarajans case;... read more »

GBA Chief Commissioner orders fire safety audit of...

GBA Chief Commissioner orders fire safety audit of K.R. Market This article was created based on information from various sources and rewritten for... read more »

HAL files cheating, forgery case against Hyderabad supp...

HAL files cheating, forgery case against Hyderabad supplier over alleged forged test reports for Tejas Mk1A components This article was created based on... read more »

Monsoon enters South Konkan, State advises farmers to d...

Monsoon enters South Konkan, State advises farmers to defer sowing The Agriculture and Disaster Management Department has forecast rainfall in parts of... read more »

Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away...

Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away as BJP fields candidate on third seat The BJPs move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of... read more »

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Europe

World War II bomb defused in German city

Berlin – Bomb experts defused a 1,800-kg bomb from World War II Sunday in the western German city of Dortmund after officials evacuated 20,000 residents. The specialists finished defusing the... read more »

Proposed Controversial 3000-pound ‘security ...

The controversial 3,000-pound “security bond” for some “high-risk” foreign visitors to the U.K., including those from India, is to be... 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 resolution... 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 »

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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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skin care – Natural Herb are skin lightener

It is the desire of every girl to look most beautiful , so he thought that considerable Wuti selected products . In this article we are told about Herb Natural Skin Care . There are a few leaves ,... read more »

Angry outbursts cause fivefold increase in heart a...

Getting angry can increase your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke by up to five times researchers say as they suggest prescribing statins... read more »

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... read more »

Indian-American Scientist Develops Diagnostic for Cance...

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

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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

Simple remedies to treat acidity

Acidity can strike at any time and any place. It is diagnosed by discomfort near the chest and cause significant distress. If you suffer from it often, here are some simple home remedies that will... read more »

7 things to avoid when you’re drunk

Drunk driving: This one is extremely serious. Not only are you risking your own life, but also that of others in the car and those who are out on the... read more »

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... 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 that!... 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 »

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Middle East

Israel kills Palestinian teen in escalating West Bank arrest raid...

HEBRON, West Bank: Israeli troops killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank on Friday and arrested 25 people, pursuing a weeklong crackdown against Islamist militants and house-to-house... read more »

Militants launch attack on north Baghdad

BAGHDAD: Iraqi officials say militants have launched an attack on a Sunni-dominated city north of Baghdad, killing seven members of the security... read more »

Iraq attacks and shelling kill 35

BAGHDAD: Violence across Iraq, including shelling of the conflict-hit city of Fallujah, killed 35 people today, as politicians haggle over forming a new... read more »

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... 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 on... read more »

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OpenAIs Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

OpenAIs Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company ## OpenAI Navigates Leadership Transition Amidst Strategic Realignment **San Francisco, CA** – In a significant leadership shift, Johannes Heidecke,... read more »

Metas Pursuit of the 'Careless People' A...

Metas Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating ### Tech Giant’s Legal Action Against Former Employee... read more »

Meet the Battery Startup Taking on Chinas Giants

Meet the Battery Startup Taking on Chinas Giants ## The Next Frontier in Energy Storage: Solid-State Batteries and a Global Resurgence The global energy... read more »

Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware S...

Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets ## Tech Giants Clash: Apple Alleges Intellectual Property Theft by OpenAI **CUPERTINO, CA –** A... read more »

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emission...

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions ## Microsoft’s Environmental Footprint Expands as Data Center Demand Surges **REDMOND, WA** –... read more »

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North America

Modest relief for Iran if it halts activity: Obama

Washington – President Barack Obama has said that if Iran halts advances and reverses parts of its nuclear program, the United States would offer “modest relief” to ease the... read more »

Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wins...

Washington – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won re-election by a crushing margin on Tuesday, a victory seen boosting his widely expected... read more »

Merkel insists German-U.S. ties should not be put at ri...

BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday stressed the importance of the German-U.S. alliance, adding that an ongoing debate on whether to grant... read more »

Multiple gun fired outside Garden State Plaza in New Je...

A shopping centre in the US state of New Jersey has been evacuated after multiple shots were heard, with some people locked down inside stores. Some witnesses... read more »

US to continue support Egypt’s regime: Kerry

Cairo – US Secretary of State John Kerry, during his first visit to Egypt since the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi, confirmed Sunday that his... read more »

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Politics

Patna blasts an act of terror: Rajnath Singh

Ensure Cleanliness at Police Stations, Says Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday instructed Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi to ensure that all police stations and other complexes are cleaned within a week, saying that he may... read more »

If there is Modi wave, why BJP has called PM for r...

Taking a dig at former ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for announcing that Narendra Modi would hold poll rallies in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief... read more »

Mamata wants guv’s say in judges’ appointment

New Delhi : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants the Centre to clearly mention in National Judicial Appointments Bill that the Governor will have... read more »

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... read more »

BJP, Sena still in talks; alliance hangs by the thread

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 them were... read more »

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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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Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'wh...

Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post ## Carrington Urges Deeper Understanding Amidst Post-Game Controversy ### Chicago Sky Guard Responds to... read more »

One Day Cup positives for Glamorgan despite result...

One Day Cup positives for Glamorgan despite results ## Emerging Talent Shines Through Despite Glamorgan’s One Day Cup Stumble **Cardiff,... read more »

Villa interested in Endrick loan – Monday's ...

Villa interested in Endrick loan – Monday's gossip **European Giants Eyeing Promising Talent Amidst Transfer Speculation** The continental football... read more »

Hibs stun Rangers with dramatic late winner

Hibs stun Rangers with dramatic late winner **Late Drama as Hibernian Secure Ibrox Upset** In a pulsating encounter at Ibrox Stadium, Hibernian Football Club... read more »

Hearts thump Dundee United for Vrancken's first wi...

Hearts thump Dundee United for Vrancken's first win **Hearts Secure Dominant Victory in Vrancken’s Inaugural Success** **Edinburgh, Scotland** –... read more »

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World

Huge ship 'sinks' after two vessels collide off Turkish...

Huge ship 'sinks' after two vessels collide off Turkish coast as massive rescue mission launched ## Maritime Incident Off Istanbul: Search Underway for Missing Crew After Vessel... read more »

Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doi...

Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students learning ## Navigating the AI Frontier: Educators Grapple with Shifting Student... read more »

Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semit...

Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism smear campaign ### Hollywood Figure Sparks Debate Over Corporate Ties and Geopolitical... read more »

We had an ordinary life: Iran fisherwoman navigates unc...

We had an ordinary life: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war **Coastal Community Reels as Conflict Disrupts Decades of Peace** **A seasoned... read more »

Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYCs Madiso...

Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYCs Madison Square Garden ## Mega-Fight on the Horizon: Fury and Joshua Set Sights on Madison Square Garden **New... read more »