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Government announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia

New Delhi –  Government today announced the launch of an online information guide, Vikaspedia, for social sectors, and software tools to develop internet-based content in local languages. “Vikaspedia is part of democratisation of information. Earlier, for some information people had to... read more »

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Smartphone sales growth expected to slow in 2014: Gartner

Growth in global smartphone revenue is expected to slow this year as cheaper devices hit the market and weigh on average selling prices, research firm Gartner said on Thursday. With demand in mature markets such as North America and Europe easing, top smartphone makers Samsung and Apple are... read more »

HTC to launch cheaper smartphones to ret...

HTC to launch cheaper smartphones to return to profit

Smarting from growing losses, Taiwanese phone maker HTC Corp says it will expand its range of cheaper products as it fixes off-target marketing for its premium smartphones. The company that has long prided itself as a purveyor of upscale, feature-loaded products says it needs to sell more mid-tier... read more »

Apple wins appeal in Google’s Motorola iPhone patent case
Apple buys back $14 billion in stock : T...

Apple buys back $14 billion in stock : Tim Cook

Apple has repurchased $14 billion worth of its stock in the last two weeks after disappointing first-quarter results, the Wall Street Journal reported quoting chief executive Tim Cook. Cook told the paper in an interview that Apple was “surprised” by the 8% decline in its shares on... read more »

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Terror groups citing ISIS crusade to recruit Indian youths

Terror groups are invoking the name of the Islamic State (IS) as a tool for recruiting youths in India. These youths can be trained in the lawless areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border for... read more »

Beijing to punish Dalai supporters

BEIJING: Chinese authorities have pledged to punish officials who follow Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and “support activities of... read more »

Top Bangladesh Islamist ‘may hang next week’...

DHAKA : Bangladesh may hang a senior Islamist leader as early as next week after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for war crimes, the law minister... read more »

China Develops Laser System Against Drones

Chinese engineers have successfully tested a laser weapon that can shoot down low-flying, slow-moving drones, state media reported Tuesday. The Low Altitude... read more »

9 killed in landslides in southwest China

Nine people have been killed inlandslides that struck southwest China’s Yunnan province last week. Nine people were buried as the disasterhit Xiaoxin... read more »

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Protein coding `junk genes` key to understanding cancer

AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postin...

AI is automating coding. So why are software developer job postings on the rise? ## The Evolving Landscape: Demand for Software Developers Surges Amidst AI Integration **A paradoxical trend is... read more »

AIs quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the...

AIs quiet safety gatekeepers are stepping into the spotlight ## The Unseen Architects of AI’s Future Emerge from the Shadows The rapidly... read more »

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Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike ### U.S. Considers... read more »

Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with for...

Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Heres what the visa data shows ## Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over H-1B Visa Allegations Amid... read more »

JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, sugg...

JPMorgan makes bullish call in fixed income space, suggests it's a once in a generation opportunity ## Strategic Shift: JPMorgan Sees Unprecedented... 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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Kerala: SSLC results out, 95.98 per cent candidates eligible for higher studies

Omalur TVK candidate claims cash distribution by party nominee in...

Omalur TVK candidate claims cash distribution by party nominee in Salem West led to his defeat ## Election Post-Mortem: TVK Candidate Alleges Vote-Buying in Salem West **Omalur, Salem –** In the... read more »

West Bengal govt. downgrades Sourav Gangulys secur...

West Bengal govt. downgrades Sourav Gangulys security cover **Security Review Leads to Revised Cover for Prominent Personality** **Kolkata, India**... read more »

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Do not shift Attakulangara jail until further orders: HC **High Court Halts Attakulangara Jail Relocation Amidst Legal Scrutiny** **Thiruvananthapuram,... read more »

Delhi hotel fire LIVE: Hotel building owner arrested

Delhi hotel fire LIVE: Hotel building owner arrested **Tragedy in Delhi: Culpable Homicide Charges Filed as Hotel Owner Arrested** **New Delhi, [Date]** – In... read more »

Census fieldwork contradicts government data, enumerato...

Census fieldwork contradicts government data, enumerators asked to revisit, review data ## Rajasthan Census Data Under Scrutiny as Field Discrepancies... 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 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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Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study

Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study

New York – This is something men would always find themselves turned on – causal hook-ups. For women, however, one-night stands aren’t that satisfying. If we believe researchers at... read more »

Surgery more effective for herniated discs than nonsurgical treatments

Surgery more effective for herniated discs than no...

Washington – A new study has revealed that for patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term... read more »

Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age rev...

Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age revealed

London – Experts have jotted down five golden rules for a healthy lifestyle which according to them are a key to staying healthy and fit during old... read more »

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... 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 best source... 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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Recipe: Chatpate chane

Preparation time: 10 minutes + soaking time Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups Bengal gram 2tbsp Oil 1 Bay leaf 1 Black Cardamom 1tsp Cumin seeds 2tbsp Coriander... read more »

Stay fit at any age

Although fitness in reality means being physically, mentally and spiritually fit, yet most of us relate it only with physical fitness. If we are... read more »

India’s first mental health policy being develope...

We will make Delhi graft-free, says Harsh Vardhan

Agra: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday said that the government is in the process of developing India’s first mental health policy to curb the... read more »

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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes 2 red peppers 1 sprig thyme (or ½ tsp dry thyme) 10 ml... read more »

Super benefits of ginger you did not know

Ginger is one condiment which not just spices up your food and gives it the punch; it also comes with a lot of health and beauty benefits. Here are some of... read more »

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Winter Olympics begins

SOCHI, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open yesterday at a high-octane opening ceremony before 40,000 spectators at the gleaming new Fisht... read more »

Hyundai registers record sales in Middle East

MANAMA: Hyundai Motor Company has announced record sales across the Middle East region last year, for the second year in succession. The... read more »

Ford Middle East Reports 12% Rise In 2013

Ford Middle East recorded a year-on-year sales rise of 12 per cent in 2013, selling over 85,000 vehicles. The American car manufacturer, which also owns the... read more »

Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka sign labour pact

Saudi petrochem giant opens tech centre in Bangalore

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka have signed a landmark labour pact in a renewed bid to regulate hiring of domestic workers from the island nation and... read more »

5,000 evacuated from Syrian conflict zone

5,000 evacuated from Syrian conflict zone

Damascus – Over 5,000 afflicted people were evacuated Sunday from a rebel-held Damascus suburb by the army, the Syrian government said Sunday. “The... read more »

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The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. Theyr...

The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. Theyre Still Vulnerable ### New Meta Agreement Aims to Enhance Teen Online Safety, Advocates Call for Deeper Reforms **[City, State] –... read more »

AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet

AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet ## The Digital Deception: AI-Generated Wildlife Images Raise Concerns **A growing wave of artificial... read more »

Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social ...

Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Caseand Thats Not All **Meta Reaches Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Harms, Commits... read more »

Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicte...

Indian Caregiver Fatally Stabbed in Jerusalem Residence; Employer’s Grandson Indicted for Premeditated Murder Jerusalem : Rajeev Acharya, a 40-year-old... read more »

It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really

It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really **The Paradox of the Effortless Application: A Shifting Job Market Landscape** In an era where technology... read more »

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Obama orders 'review of spy operations'

Obama aware of spying on Merkel: German daily

Berlin – US President Barack Obama was aware of the alleged monitoring of mobile phone communications of Chancellor Angela Merkel, a German daily reported Sunday. German newspapers Bild am... read more »

German spy chiefs to visit US to investigate claims of snooping on Merkel

German spy chiefs to visit US to investigate claim...

London – Germany has decided to send its top intelligence chiefs to the US to investigate the claims that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s... read more »

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77 IAS officers transferred in Madhya Pradesh

In a major administrative reshuffle, Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 77 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including two... read more »

Dhoti Bill passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a Bill that imposes a one-year jail term and Rs.25,000 fine on those who deny entry to persons wearing dhotis in... read more »

Amar shares dais with Mulayam three months before end o...

Not returning to Samajwadi Party, says Amar Singh

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh who was expelled by the Samajwadi Party (SP) four years ago shared the dais with its president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday and... read more »

RJ(D) MP tore newspaper in Lok Sabha

RJD MP, Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav) tore up a newspaper and threw the bits in the air in front of Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s chair in the Lok Sabha on Friday,... read more »

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Tone deaf can become musical geniuses too!

Tone deaf can become musical geniuses too!

Washington – Researchers have suggested that a little bit of neural tweaking in adulthood, the part of brain that makes understanding music so tough can be fixed. In the study, researchers gave... read more »

Now, tent that doubles as solar charger

Now, tent that doubles as solar charger

Wellington – A company has brought out a new tent that has a solar charger. Eddie Bauer’s Katabatic tent has a Goal Zero solar charger up... read more »

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

New drug could help hard-drinkers quit alcohol in Japan

Tokyo – A new drug to treat alcoholism has enhanced the chances of hard-drinking Japanese addicts quitting alcohol, it has been revealed. While... read more »

Cell that worsens rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Cell that worsens rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Tokyo – A team of researchers from Japan have identified a new immune cell that intensifies rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory... read more »

Mars Express flybys `within touching distance` of Red P...

Mars Express flybys `within touching distance` of Red Planet’s moon

London – Mars Express made its closest fly-by yet of Red Planet’s moon, Phobos, skimming past at only 45 km above its surface, on Dec. 29. However, the... 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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Tumultuous summer ends in success – what next for Stokes?

Tumultuous summer ends in success – what next for Stokes? ### Stokes Navigates Crossroads: Future Uncertain After Durham Stint and Contract Expiry The curtain has fallen on a significant summer... read more »

Fishlock set for Wales return – but not as p...

Fishlock set for Wales return – but not as player **Fishlock Poised for National Team Return in Coaching Capacity** **Cardiff, Wales** – A... read more »

Sheedy surprised as header goes viral

Sheedy surprised as header goes viral ## Unforeseen Spectacle: Sheedy’s Accidental Aerial Moment Captivates Rugby World **CARDIFF, WALES** – A moment... read more »

Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles – Rooney

Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles – Rooney ### Rooney: United Should Not Inherit City’s Titles **Manchester, England** – Former Manchester... read more »

Why Salisbury are 'bigger than many Premier League...

Why Salisbury are 'bigger than many Premier League teams' in Kuwait ## Unlikely Footballing Dynasty: Salisbury FC’s Surprising Dominance in... read more »

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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Hout...

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages Saudi-led coalition says intercepted drone, missile launched towards Riyadh and 10 missiles targeting southern region. This... read more »

Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconsc...

Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconscious Police in Albanias capital, Tirana, were filmed beating a protester lying on the ground. This... read more »

Irans authorities take self-sacrifice mobilisation camp...

Irans authorities take self-sacrifice mobilisation campaign nationwide The IRGC says it wants to use main squares in every capital of Irans 31 provinces for... read more »

Fire ravages Adolf Hitler's mountaintop Eagle'...

Fire ravages Adolf Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat leaving it so damaged it 'likely cannot be saved' Police in Bavaria, Germany,... read more »

Ukraine's Starlink speeds restored after week of f...

Ukraine's Starlink speeds restored after week of frontline disruption The Ukrainian leader said speeds had returned to the required levels by Saturday... 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... 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 now found that acupuncture is effective in... read more »

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers

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 numbers based on their... read more »

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

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 group of chickens laid almost... read more »

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

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London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler was born on 27 December 1771 and took to... read more »