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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 will be exclusively available on e-commerce website, Flipkart, on launch day. The phone has already... read more »

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Hyderabad –  Indian-American Satya Nadella is the new CEO of Microsoft. With his appointment, Mr Nadella joins an elite group of Indian-origin executives such as Pepsi’s Indra Nooyi, Deutsche Bank’s Anshu Jain and Mastercard’s Ajay Banga. The 46-year-old is only the third... read more »

After anti-litigation deal with Google, ...

After anti-litigation deal with Google, Samsung makes patent peace with Eri...

Samsung has inked a patent licensing deal with Ericsson in a move that should reduce its risk of litigation in future. Ericsson announced its “multi-year” cross-licensing agreement with Samsung on Monday, under which it agreed both an initial payment and ongoing royalty payments that... read more »

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking debunk...

Eminent scientist Stephen Hawking debunks Albert Einstein’s black hol...

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 event horizon, from which even light cannot escape, is flawed. Hawking smashes the idea of a black hole by saying that instead of there... read more »

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Saudi sentences iconic Shia cleric to death

DUBAI: A well-known Shia cleric was sentenced to death Wednesday by a court in Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed unrest from his supporters in the kingdom and neighboring Bahrain. Sheik Nimr... read more »

Hong Kong blocks BBC site after video of police be...

BEIJING — The BBC’s website was blocked in China on Wednesday, hours after a video of Hong Kong police beating and kicking a pro-democracy... read more »

Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes have struck suspected Kurdish rebel positions in southeastern Turkey, media reports said Tuesday, the first major airstrikes against... read more »

IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other people

SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad,... read more »

7 killed in stampede at Imran Khan’s rally in Pak

At least seven people were killed and 40 others wounded in a stampede following a political rally by opposition politician Imran Khan in central Pakistan on... read more »

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Japan's Nikkei 225 tanks over 2% as Asia markets drop amid A...

Japan's Nikkei 225 tanks over 2% as Asia markets drop amid AI valuation concerns ## Asian Markets Experience Broad Downturn Amidst AI Sector Valuation Concerns **Tokyo, Japan** – Asian-Pacific... read more »

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SoftBank wipes out about $32 billion in market cap as A...

SoftBank wipes out about $32 billion in market cap as Asian AI stocks slide on valuation jitters ## Market Correction Triggers Sell-Off in Asian AI Stocks,... read more »

South Korea's Kospi snaps 4-session winning streak...

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South Korea's Kospi snaps 4-session winning streak as Asia-Pacific markets decline ## KOSPI Retreats as Asia-Pacific Markets Buck Wall Street... read more »

Nintendo hikes Switch 2 sales forecast to 19 million un...

Nintendo hikes Switch 2 sales forecast to 19 million units as flagship console momentum grows Nintendo is riding a wave of momentum after launching its latest... read more »

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Atapattu takes over as Sri Lanka head coach

The executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has “unanimously approved and appointed” Atapattu with immediate effect, the SLC said in a statement without revealing terms and tenure... read more »

I want to be KKR’s finisher: Suryakumar Yada...

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on a roll. They last lost a T20 match to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the league phase of the Indian Premier League... read more »

Narine’s mystery remains unsolved as KKR register...

New Delhi: Over the years, we have seen the best of spinners being decoded by teams, players with the help of advanced technology. Sunil Narine is not new to... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar’s little master rings alarm bell...

Mumbai: Sachin Tedulkar’s 15-year-old son Arjun Tendulkar fired first salvo when he hit a ton to help his team reach semi final of Dhirubhai Ambani... read more »

Kohli seeks Tendulkar’s help after form slump

New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s decision to seek tips from Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai is just a brief part of his overall training programme leading to the 2015... read more »

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Jaya Bachchan Irked at Being Addressed as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’...

Veteran actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan expressed her displeasure in the Rajya Sabha when she was addressed as “Jaya Amitabh Bachchan” by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh. The... read more »

In the photo: a preview of “Home Sweet Home&...

In pictures: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushals “Home Sweet Home” preview After their wedding Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal move into a... read more »

Veteran Actor Prem Chopra, Wife Hospitalised After Test...

New Delhi: Veteran actor Prem Chopra and his wife Uma Chopra were admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumai on Monday after testing positive for COVID19 PTI news... read more »

KajolAjay Devgns daughter Nysa takes a selfie in an ele...

New Delhi: Nysa Devgn the daughter of actors Ajay Devgn and Kajol has made headlines online thanks to paparazzi culture. The child star continues to attract... read more »

Is Ameesha Patel related to Faisal Patel? The actress r...

BTown gossip journalists are working overtime on Ameesha Patel and Faisal Patels alleged relationship following their social media pranks. The son of the late... read more »

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Man U's Van Persie ruled out of action for one month after injury

Van Persie hints `happy` to stay at Man U, continue Rooney partne...

London – Robin van Persie has hinted he’s happy to stay at Manchester United by talking up his partnership with Wayne Rooney, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, the Dutchman,... read more »

Moyes asks for `more consistency` from Man U after 3-0 win over Aston Villa

Moyes admits Man U `not doing anything well enough...

London – David Moyes has admitted Manchester United have problems in every part of the pitch and have lost their famed fighting spirit,... read more »

Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d’O...

Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

Johannesburg – Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo were on Monday shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to... read more »

Evans blames Man U’s `lack of confidence` for `cr...

Evans blames Man U's `lack of confidence` for `crisis situation` in PL

London – Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has admitted that the lack of confidence within the squad is stifling the club’s attacking players,... read more »

Moyes insists Man U won’t `panic buy` in January ...

Moyes denies Keane's claim about Fergie still trying to `run` Man U

London – Manchester United manager David Moyes has insisted that he will not plunge into the transfer market next month despite the club’s title... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gram

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices climbed in the national capital on Saturday on frantic buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators for the approaching Diwali festival amid firm global cues. Gold prices... read more »

Gold prices gaining by Rs 480 to Rs 32,410 per ten gram

Gold prices gaining by Rs 480 to Rs 32,410 per ten...

New Delhi – Amid rising domestic demand and a firming global trend, gold prices today regained Rs 32,000 per ten gram level after seven weeks... read more »

Gold prices slipped in futures trade

Gold prices slipped in futures trade

Gold prices failed to extend yesterday’s gains in futures trade Wednesday as market participants remained cautious amid a weakening trend overseas. At... read more »

Gold prices fell by Rs. 265 to Rs. 31,625 per ten grams

Gold prices fell by Rs. 265 to Rs. 31,625 per ten grams

Snapping its two-day rally, gold prices fell by Rs. 265 to Rs. 31,625 per ten grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to slacked demand at prevailing... read more »

Gold prices gain by Rs 240 to Rs 31,890 per ten gram

Gold prices gain by Rs 240 to Rs 31,890 per ten gram

New Delhi: Gold prices rose further by Rs 240 to Rs 31,890 per ten gram in the national capital Monday on sustained buying by stockists for the festival and... read more »

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Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect

Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect

New York – Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke. Now there is some hope for such patients as stroke rehabilitation... read more »

Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D

Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D

Toronto – Next time you go out in the sun to get some Vitamin D, think about mushrooms. Why mushrooms? Well, this is what is going to be your... read more »

Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study

Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study

New York – For people suffering from multiple sclerosis – that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide – a cure may lie in an... read more »

Benefits of honey for skincare in winters

Benefits of honey for skincare in winters

New Delhi – Honey has been hailed as a moisturizer and antiseptic for skin as it is a natural antibacterial, making it great for acne treatment and... read more »

Way to treat rare Kawasaki Disease found

Way to treat rare Kawasaki Disease found

New York – There is good news for those seeking a cure to the Kawasaki Disease (KD) – a rare childhood affliction that involves inflammation of the... read more »

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Gold-hungry traders tap NRIs to cater to humongous demand

Gold rebounded by Rs 255 to Rs 30,755 per ten grams

Snapping its two-day losing streak, gold rebounded by Rs 255 to Rs 30,755 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on low level buying by stockists and retailers for the ongoing marriage... read more »

Gold futures rebound from two-month low, Rs. 28,770 per 10 gram

Gold priceslost by Rs 285 to Rs 30,500 per ten gra...

Extending losses for the second straight day, gold prices on Saturday lost another Rs 285 to Rs 30,500 per ten gram in the national capital on... read more »

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram in the national capital on Friday on reduced offtake by stockists at existing higher levels amid a weak... read more »

Gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram

Gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram

Snapping two days of losses, gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on emergence of buying by stockists at... read more »

Gold price hits fresh 5-month low on tapering fears

Gold prices rebounded by Rs. 210 to Rs. 30,180 per 10 grams

Singapore: Gold hit a fresh 5-month low on Wednesday as investors awaited more U.S. economic data due later this week to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve... read more »

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Wearing dentures during sleep doubles pneumonia risk

London: The elderly who forget to take their dentures out before going to sleep not only put their oral health in danger but also double the risk of contracting pneumonia, new research shows. Denture... read more »

Recipe: Methi Pulao

It’s a mouth-watering dish, to say the least. There are very few who don’t like methi pulao, it is good for your health and pretty easy... read more »

Simple exercises to reduce eye strain

Do you find yourself squinting your eyes and rubbing them in irritation often? Owing to the exposure of the computer screens and mobile phones in our daily... read more »

Could Red Wine Give You Gorgeous Skin?

Imagine checking in with your dermatologist for help clearing up a breakout…and leaving her office with a script for pinot noir. Sounds farfetched, but... read more »

Soon, peanut that won’t cause allergic reaction

Researchers hope the technique can be used to eventually eliminate 99.9 per cent of peanut allergens. Peanut allergens must be eliminated below a certain... read more »

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UN chief hails peaceful presidential election in Madagascar

UN chief hails peaceful presidential election in Madagascar

United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon haswelcomed the peaceful holding of Madagascar presidential election and called on all parties in the island nation to maintain... read more »

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says U...

Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian... read more »

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

The Israeli army has said it fired across the Lebanese border in retaliation after accusing Lebanese troops of gunning down one of its soldiers as he drove... read more »

Egypt president sets date for referendum

Egypt president sets date for referendum

Egypt will hold a public referendum on its newly-drafted constitution on January 14 and 15, interim President Adly Mansour said on Saturday. The vote will be... read more »

Israel halts controversial relocation plan for Arab Bed...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Jerusalem – Israel Thursday halted a controversial legislation to transfer 40,000 Arab Bedouins citizens from their villages, amidst mounting opposition... read more »

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Central Railway launches direct silk cocoon transport service to ...

Central Railway launches direct silk cocoon transport service to Ramanagara ## Central Railway Streamlines Silk Cocoon Transport, Boosting Karnataka’s Sericulture Industry Mumbai – Central... read more »

Acting needs to be learned, practised: Anupam Kher

Anupam recalls trying marijuana and consuming bhan...

Anupam recalls trying marijuana and consuming bhang ## Anupam Kher Reflects on Early Experiments with Intoxicants, Citing Experiences at Drama... read more »

Deepika's sister set to marry brother-in-law of Ka...

Deepika's sister set to marry brother-in-law of Karan Deol ## Padukone Family Poised to Welcome New Member: Anisha Padukone Reportedly Engaged to Rohan... read more »

Airbus A320 recall LIVE: Airbus issues major A320 recal...

Airbus A320 recall LIVE: Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident ## Airbus A320 Fleet Grounded Globally Following Flight Control... read more »

Citizens collective demands answers on Musi development...

Citizens collective demands answers on Musi development, seeks review of project ## Musi Riverfront Development Faces Scrutiny as Residents Call for... read more »

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Mayawati and Mulayam should come together to defeat BJP, says Lal...

Patna, July 30: RJD chief Lalu Prasad is determined to spoil BJP’s party – In an interview to Economic Times, Lalu said RJD-JD(U)-Congress alliance will result in the rout of BJP in the... read more »

Former CJI was Adamant on Elevating Corrupt Judge:...

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju Monday again complained of interferences in the appointment of judges, saying former chief... read more »

A New Team for Amit Shah: BJP, RSS Leaders Discuss Name...

New Delhi: Amit Shah is firmly in the driving seat as BJP president. Now for a team for him. Mr Shah is at former party president Nitin Gadkari’s home in... read more »

Railway Minister Gowda to seek Bihar CM’s help fo...

Railways Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said here on Wednesday that he will be contacting Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi to seek more help in the... read more »

For Rise in Rape Cases, Akhilesh Yadav ‘Punishes&...

Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, park

Lucknow:  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered action against officers and bureaucrats for lack of progress in rape cases. A tweet from... read more »

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Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with China

Canadian astronaut calls for global cooperation with China

Toronto – Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is calling for cooperation with China in space and wants it to be part of any international effort to return to the moon, Canadian Broadcasting... read more »

Acupuncture boon for breast cancer patients

Acupuncture boon for breast cancer patients

New York – There’s good news for breast cancer patients suffering from side-effects of estrogen-lowering cancer drugs. Scientists have... read more »

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ ...

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers

Washington – Snapchat has reportedly downplayed the security issue with its service, as reported by Gibson security experts, that exposed users’ phone... read more »

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classica...

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`

London – A farmer has found that hens lay more eggs when they listen to opera music. Steve Ledsham played classical tracks and was shocked to find that a... read more »

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes...

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday

London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler... read more »

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45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

Kabul – Forty-five militants surrendered Sunday in Baghlan province, seeking to resume normal life, in Afghanistan, an official said. “A 45-member group of militants who were involved in... read more »

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is... read more »

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Male – Former president Mohammed Nasheed, the front-runner in the long-drawn-out presidential race in the Maldives, has asked incumbent President... read more »

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is not... read more »

Maldives Supreme Court postpones run-off in presidentia...

Maldives SC puts off presidential poll run-off

Male – Maldives Supreme Court early Sunday blocked a second round run-off to elect a new president and postponed the re-vote to Nov 16 amid deep... read more »

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NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' – O&#...

NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' – O'Neill ## Northern Ireland Look Ahead to World Cup Play-offs with Renewed Confidence **BELFAST** – Following a narrow victory... read more »

Inactivity costing 20bn a year, says Sport England

Inactivity costing 20bn a year, says Sport England Funding agency Sport England says inactivity is costing 20bn a year as it calls for more... read more »

US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup tic...

US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup ticket holders ## US Streamlines Visa Process for 2026 World Cup Attendees Washington D.C. – The United... read more »

Nations Championship to have north v south finale

Nations Championship to have north v south finale ## Inaugural Nations Championship Culminates in North-South Showdown at Twickenham London, UK – The highly... read more »

Warriors' Green confronts fan over courtside taunt

Warriors' Green confronts fan over courtside taunt ## Green Addresses Courtside Incident Following Warriors’ Victory Over Pelicans New Orleans, LA... read more »

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LIVE: Israeli forces continue demolition, destruction around Gaza...

LIVE: Israeli forces continue demolition, destruction around Gaza City ## Demolitions Reported in Central Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict **Gaza City –** Reports are emerging from central Gaza... read more »

Mum left 'wanting to jump out of her own body...

Mum left 'wanting to jump out of her own body' after 7,300 Turkey BBL and lipsuction ## Cosmetic Surgery Regret: Mother Issues Warning... read more »

Frontline British troops get mobile brain scans in majo...

Frontline British troops get mobile brain scans in major medical breakthrough ## Mobile Brain Scanning Deployed to Assess Blast-Related Neurological Trauma in... read more »

Widow's horror as dead husband returns to UK from ...

Widow's horror as dead husband returns to UK from holiday without a heart ## Family Seeks Answers After Heart Missing From Deceased Man’s Body... read more »

US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three...

Obama nominates Senator Max Baucus as ambassador to China

US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York ## Bomb Threats Target Senator Schumer’s New York Offices, Echoing Disputed... read more »

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First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

Washington – A bio-printing company based in San Diego is expecting to unveil the world’s first printed organ – a human liver – by next year. The major stumbling block in... read more »

How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields

How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields

Washington – Researchers have determined a way to produce more tomato fruit without sacrificing that unique and necessary bushy plant shape. The study by CSHL researchers has revealed... read more »

Mechanism behind breast cancer’s spread revealed

Mechanism behind breast cancer’s spread revealed

Washington – Scientists have discovered that low oxygen conditions, which often persist inside tumours, are sufficient to initiate a molecular chain of events that transforms breast... read more »

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Sydney – Google has been named as the most talked about company in 2013, edging out Apple, as revealed in a list by Dow Jones. The list showed that Google was the top company of 2013... read more »

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London – In light of the highly controversial mass surveillance programmes carried out by the US and UK spy agencies, United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay has said that Internet... read more »