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Yahoo acquires ‘intelligent homescreen’ startup Aviate

Washington – Yahoo has acquired Aviate, a startup whose technology brings information to mobile home screens from a user’s Android apps. CEO Marissa Mayer made the announcement during her Consumer Electronics Show keynote. According to TechCrunch, Mayer suggested that Yahoo could use... read more »

Yahoo announces News Digest, digital mag...

Yahoo announces News Digest, digital magazines at CES 2014

Washington – Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced new services at the ongoing CES 2014 in Las Vegas, including a twice-daily news summary called Yahoo News Digest and other digital news magazines. The company’s new plans announced for this year also include a tech-news property led by... read more »

New phone alerts for extreme weather cou...

New phone alerts for extreme weather could help prevent casualties in India

Washington, Jan. 8 (ANI): Computer science undergraduates have developed image based mobile phone alerts, connected to the Weather Research and Forecasting system, which could help prevent casualties in India. India has a mobile phone subscriber base exceeding 929 million people and this is... read more »

Countdown for India joining cryogenic ro...

Countdown for India joining cryogenic rocket club begins

Chennai – The 29-hour countdown for the launch of India’s heavy rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-development 5 (GSLV-D5) with the indigenous engine began Saturday 11.18 a.m. at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, officials said. The Rs.356 crore launch mission has twin purpose... read more »

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Islamic State video shows beheading of British hostage Alan Henni...

LONDON: British taxi driver Alan Henning, who skipped Christmas with his family to raise funds to purchase ambulances and medical equipment and join an aid convoy to Syria, has been beheaded by... read more »

Bomb at bus station in northwest Pakistan kills 5

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A powerful bomb exploded Saturday at a bus station in northwest Pakistan, killing five people and wounding three others,... read more »

Pakistan condemns US drone attack in Waziristan

Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday condemned the latest US drone attack in the tribal region of Waziristan which left two people killed earlier in the day. The... read more »

Pakistan needs to concentrate on internal issues instea...

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Saturday that Pakistan should stop making Kashmir a parachute of politics and instead concentrate... read more »

4 schoolchildren killed in China knife attack

BEIJING: Four primary schoolchildren were killed in a knife attack by a man in south China’s Guangxi autonomous region, the latest such incident in the... read more »

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Standard Chartered CEO believes nearly all global transactions wi...

Standard Chartered CEO believes nearly all global transactions will move to the blockchain ‘eventually’ ## Standard Chartered CEO Predicts Blockchain Dominance in Global Finance The... read more »

China's factory activity slows down in Octobe...

China's factory activity slows down in October, missing expectations, private survey shows ## Chinese Manufacturing Growth Decelerates in... read more »

China's Baidu says it's running 250,000 robot...

China's Baidu says it's running 250,000 robotaxis a week same as Alphabet's Waymo did this spring ## Baidu’s Apollo Go Claims Parity with... read more »

Global week ahead: Is Novo Nordisk past 'peak unce...

Global week ahead: Is Novo Nordisk past 'peak uncertainty'? ## Novo Nordisk Faces Scrutiny as New CEO Takes the Helm Amidst Market... read more »

Microsoft plans to hire more but with 'a lot more ...

Microsoft plans to hire more but with 'a lot more leverage' thanks to AI, CEO Satya Nadella says ## Microsoft Strategically Leverages AI in Future... read more »

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Cricket

Pakistan reappoint Shahid Afridi as Twenty20 captain

Afridi, 34, led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 in 2010. He was removed from the post in 2011 after falling out with then coach Waqar Younis and the country’s cricket... read more »

KKR eager to improve CLT20 record in opener agains...

Depleted by the absence of some high-profile cricketers, IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will have a tough task at hand when they lorn horns... read more »

Players to watch out for in CLT20

Many call it a sidekick to the Indian Premier League. But for individual players, the Champions League Twenty20 is another platform for players to make a mark... read more »

ODI cricket is ‘seriously’ struggling: Rahul Dravid

Lower-order contribution good for Indian cricket : Former captain Rahul Dravid

I think one-day cricket is seriously struggling. One-day cricket, without a context, is struggling. One-day cricket, if you look at it from the point of view... read more »

Mumbai Indians to name captain for CLT20 soon: John Wri...

Raipur: Defending champions Mumbai Indians’ head coach John Wright said that the side will name a replacement skipper by Thursday after Rohit Sharma was... read more »

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Entertainment

AR Rahmans daughter Khatija is engaged shares photos with fiance

AR Rahmans daughter Khatija Rahman (left) got engaged on Decemer 29. (Image credit: Instagram photo y khatija.rahman) Musician AR Rahmans eldest daughter Khatija got engaged to sound engineer... read more »

Liger teaser: Vijay Deverakonda is a ‘slumdog, cha...

Actor Vijay Deverakonda released a first teaser for Liger on Friday which is a sports drama aout an Indian MMA fighter. “First look is... read more »

New Year 2022: Kareena Kapoor Saif Ali Khan Soha and Ku...

The New Year is a time of oundless celeration and joy where friends and family come together to welcome a happy new eginning. This year to limit the outreak of... read more »

RRR Postponed to a Later Date

That will e terrile news for moviegoers on New Years Eve. The most anticipated RRR movie has now een postponed to a later date. After considering the pandemic... read more »

Valimai Trailer: Ajith Is A Man On A Mission In The Hig...

New Delhi: The highly anticipated trailer for Ajith Valimai’s thriller was released on Thursday and it’s been all the rage since its release. The... read more »

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Ribeiro in talks over Man U transfer, reveals agaent

London – Cruzeiro midfielder Everton Ribeiro has opened talks with Manchester United over a January transfer, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, Ribeiro, who is rated as one of the... read more »

Ozil calls move to Arsenal from Real Madrid `perfe...

London – Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has revealed that the move to the English club from Real Madrid has been the perfect step for him and he could... read more »

Liverpool planning `amazing` Suarez contract offer in N...

London – Premier League club Liverpool is ready to make Luis Suarez one of the Premier League’s top earners to secure his long-term Anfield future,... read more »

Barcelona survive early scare in Copa del Rey, Juventus...

Washington – The Copa del Rey provided some respite for Barcelona after a double dose of defeats as they beat 2B side Cartagena 4-1 after an early... read more »

Moyes `vows` to `get things right` at Man U despite `sh...

London – Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that he is confident he will get things right at Old Trafford, according to reports. According to... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Vaccination key to combat cervicalcancer

New York – Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is responsible for nearly 10 percent of cancer deaths in women – particularly in developing countries. In India,... read more »

New gene a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

New York – First the facts. The number of diabetes patients in India is expected to reach 100 million by 2030, according to the latest Indian... read more »

Why people in pain get relief in foetal position

Melbourne – Ever wondered why crawling into the foetal position helps alleviate the pain of a bad news or stressful situation or even physical... read more »

Female drinkers at higher risk of developing liver dise...

Washington – A new study has revealed that women drinkers are more susceptible to the damaging effects of alcohol than men because they are generally... read more »

Why girls are preferred over boys by IVF parents

Sydney – A new research has found that a majority of IVF parents undergoing embryo screening are choosing girls over boys in order to decrease the... read more »

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Investing

Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram

Extending its losses for the second straight day, gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on sustained selling by stockists on reduced offtake at... read more »

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams in the national capital on Wednesday on sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels amid a weak global... read more »

Gold prices today soared by Rs. 575 to Rs. 31,625 per T...

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

New Delhi – Snapping its two-day fall, gold prices today soared by Rs. 575 to Rs. 31,625 per ten gram on fresh buying by stockists at current lower... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams

Gold extended losses for the second straight session by falling Rs 50 to Rs 31,050 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on sustained selling by... read more »

Gold prices plunged by Rs. 500 to Rs. 31,100 per ten gr...

Gold plunged Rs. 500 to Rs. 31,100 per ten grams in the national capital on Saturday on profit-selling by stockists at prevailing higher levels and sluggish... read more »

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Protein therapy may stop cancer from spreading

Stanford researchers have developed a new protein therapy that could offer a safe and effective alternative to chemotherapy that is used to stop cancer from spreading. The protein therapy disrupts... read more »

Mumbai hangout lets you dine like a don

Somewhere between the hustling city lights and busy Linking Road street in Bandra is an underground watering bar that’s cool and... read more »

Give your health a boost with artichokes

Experts say that artichokes are high in antioxidants — more so than most vegetables. Antioxidants neutralise and remove free radicals from your bloodstream,... read more »

Mild exercise with chemotherapy can help cancer patient...

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that exercise may benefit cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Joseph Libonati, an associate... read more »

10 Ultimate girlfriend mysteries solved!

And yet, your lady (or the lady you want) can still confound you with wants and needs you just don’t understand.Is there some way to hack into this FOS... read more »

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Middle East

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In an adopted resolution, the council... read more »

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syri...

United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the targeting of people based on their religion, community or ethnic... read more »

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

A car bomb near a cafe in central Iraq has killed at least eight people in the latest in a series of attacks. Monday’s blast in the town of Buhriz,... read more »

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yeme...

Saudi militants were behind the massive car bombing and assault on Yemen’s military headquarters that killed more than 50 people, including an Indian nurse... read more »

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN

United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional... read more »

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Cyclone Ditwah brings torrential rains to south coastal districts

Cyclone Ditwah brings torrential rains to south coastal districts ## South Coastal Regions Brace for Impact as Cyclone Ditwah Unleashes Torrential Rainfall **[City, State] –** South coastal... read more »

Dharmendra worked on Punjabi films at night for fr...

Dharmendra worked on Punjabi films at night for free ## Dharmendra: A Legacy of Stardom and Selfless Support Remembered Mumbai, India – The Indian... read more »

Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate mints Rs 80 crore in 50 da...

Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate mints Rs 80 crore in 50 days ## Gujarati Cinema Scores Big with ‘Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ **Ahmedabad, India**... read more »

Supreme Court agrees to hear on December 1 pleas for ex...

Supreme Court agrees to hear on December 1 pleas for extension of time for registration of Waqf properties ## Supreme Court to Review Deadline Extension... read more »

Opposing UCC plan, Congress says Assam CMs days numbere...

No point opposing Lokpal after Anna’s consent: Khurshid

Opposing UCC plan, Congress says Assam CMs days numbered ## Congress Leader Levies Sharp Criticism Against Assam Chief Minister, Citing Identity Erosion and... read more »

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Modi govt names five new governors, Ram Naik heads to UP

The government on Monday appointed new governors in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Nagaland. They are Ram Naik (Uttar Pradesh), Balramji Dass Tandon (Chhattisgarh), Keshari... read more »

Bhiwandi court summons Rahul Gandhi for his remark...

Bhiwandi court summons Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against RSS A magisterial court in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Friday ordered... read more »

Hooda, Chavan survive; to continue as CMs till election...

he Congress leadership has decided against any change of guard in Haryana and Maharashtra in view of the fast approaching assembly elections in the two... read more »

Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit to be transferred to Nag...

New Delhi: Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit’s defiance is likely to earn her a ‘punishment’ posting! A report in a leading English daily... read more »

Why Amit Shah get Z-plus security? : Congress

Gujarat govt. snooping extended to Karnataka, Gujarat Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday raised questions over reports claiming that BJP leader Amit Shah will soon get Z-plus level security from the central... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Mixing right cocktail of proteins can help build better malaria v...

Washington – Researchers including an Indian-origin scientist have suggested that that a cocktail of AMA1 proteins from only a few different strains can overcome major limitations of an earlier... read more »

NASA and Japan’s space agency announce launch date...

Washington – NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are planning to launch a new satellite at 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm EST, Feb. 27,... read more »

Stem cells hold cure for deadly skin disease

London – For those who suffer from skin blisters or have chances of developing skin tumours, there is cure in the offing – in stem cell-based gene... read more »

Surgery, not chemo, better for tongue cancer

New York – Surgery, and not chemotherapy sessions, works better for those suffering from tongue or oral cavity cancer. In a pathbreaking study, a team of... read more »

Now, barcode scanner like device to spot blinding eye d...

Washington – Scientists have developed a new hand-held optical device that can detect eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular... read more »

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South Asia

Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC

Islamabad – Pakistan has opposed the creation of new permanent seats in the 15-member UN Security Council during the two-day UN General Assembly debate on Security Council reform. “There... read more »

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by ...

Islamabad – New Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah’s appointment has been allegedly backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad... read more »

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will make a decision regarding the appointment of new army chief on November 28, an official... read more »

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Dhaka – Demonstrators and police clashed in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country after six senior opposition figures were... read more »

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Male – Hundreds of people lined up outside polling stations in over 200 islands to elect a new president for the Maldives here Saturday. As many as 470... read more »

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'Not the image we want' – Tuchel on Bellingham re...

'Not the image we want' – Tuchel on Bellingham reaction ## Bellingham’s Frustration Under Scrutiny as Tuchel Addresses Substitution Reaction England’s recent victory... read more »

Fifa reports 30,000 abusive online posts this year

Fifa reports 30,000 abusive online posts this year ## FIFA Intensifies Efforts to Combat Online Abuse, Reports Thousands of Incidents Zurich,... read more »

Italy fighting to avoid another 'apocalyptic'...

Italy fighting to avoid another 'apocalyptic' World Cup failure ## Azzurri Face Defining Moment as World Cup Qualification Hangs in the Balance Rome... read more »

South Africa shock India in low-scoring thriller

South Africa shock India in low-scoring thriller ## Proteas Clinch Decisive Victory Over India in Kolkata Test **Kolkata, India –** In a stunning display of... read more »

'Hansen shines brightest as Ireland heed Farrell&#...

'Hansen shines brightest as Ireland heed Farrell's call' ## Ireland Overpower Australia with Clinical Display Following Farrell’s... read more »

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World

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

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 Following Cypriot Holiday **[City, UK] –**... read more »

Obama nominates Senator Max Baucus as ambassador to China

US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at ...

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

What does Netanyahus pardon request mean for Israels fu...

What does Netanyahus pardon request mean for Israels future? ## Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Sparks Debate Over Israeli Justice System Jerusalem – Prime... read more »

Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraines ...

Zelenskyy says territorial concessions remain Ukraines biggest challenge ## Kremlin Confirms Meeting Between Putin and US Envoy Amidst Ongoing Ukrainian... read more »

Shopify down LIVE as global outage on Cyber Monday spar...

Shopify down LIVE as global outage on Cyber Monday sparks fury ## Cyber Monday Sales Disrupted by Shopify Outage Cyber Monday, traditionally a peak day for... read more »

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