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eBay likely to launch own virtual curren...

eBay likely to launch own virtual currency

Washington –  Online commerce site eBay’s PayPal has reportedly filed a patent application that hints to a possible launch of its own virtual currency. The patent application proposes secure tokens that would let people buy products without creating a payment provider account. According to... read more »

NSA racing to build `mother of all encryption breaker` quantum computer
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NSA racing to build `mother of all encryption breaker` quantum computer

Washington –  The US’ National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to build a quantum computer that could break any and every type of encryption used to protect banking, medical, business and government records around the world. Documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden have... read more »

Snapchat unapologetic for 4.6mn user pho...

Snapchat unapologetic for 4.6mn user phone number leak fiasco

Washington – Snapchat is reportedly not sorry for the recent breach of data of around 4.6million of its users that exposed their phone numbers and usernames. The auto-destruct, photo-sharing service instead said that it would release a new version of its app to let members opt out of the... read more »

Countdown for India joining cryogenic rocket club begins
The Indian Space Research Organisation (...

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully completes the la...

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully completed the launch rehearsal Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-D5, which is scheduled to take off on Sunday. The Vehicle, carrying the GSAT-14 satellite, will take off from the Sriharikota space-port near Chennai, on... read more »

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Two killed in explosions in China’s Muslim-dominated Xinjia...

Beijing: At least two persons were killed and several others injured in a series of explosions in China’s restive Muslim-dominated Xinjiang province. Explosions hit at least three locations in... read more »

Al-Qaida affiliate in Syria kills captive Lebanese...

9:53 P.M. The Nusra Front, al Qaeda’s affiliate in Syria, has killed one of the Lebanese soldiers it had been holding in captivity, Lebanese... read more »

France conducts first airstrike in Iraq, destroys logis...

PARIS: France says it has conducted its first airstrike in Iraq and has destroyed a logistics depot held by the Islamic State group. The office of President... read more »

Libya’s Zawiya refinery, El Sharara oil field shu...

TRIPOLI: Libya’s 120,000 barrels-a-day Zawiya refinery has been shut down due to damaged storage, an oil ministry official said on Thursday. The El... read more »

Beijing police formally arrest Jackie Chan’s son in dru...

The Beijing police have formally arrested the son of Hong Kong martial arts film star Jackie Chan on suspicion of allowing other people to consume drugs, a... read more »

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A 'war room' mentality: How auto giants are battling th...

A 'war room' mentality: How auto giants are battling the Nexperia chip crunch ## Automotive Industry Prepares for Potential Semiconductor Supply Disruption Amid Geopolitical... read more »

Japan stocks hit record highs after Trump-Xi truce...

Japan stocks hit record highs after Trump-Xi truce; Nvidia drives South Korea rally ## Asia-Pacific Markets Buoyed by Geopolitical Calm and Tech... read more »

China manufacturing slump deepens to 6-month low in Oct...

China manufacturing slump deepens to 6-month low in October, as PMI misses estimates ## China’s Manufacturing Sector Contracts Further in October,... read more »

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How entrepreneursh...

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How entrepreneurship is rising in India's small cities ## India’s Tier 2 and 3 Cities Fuel a New Wave of... read more »

Trump instructs U.S. to resume nuclear weapons testing,...

Trump, Putin

Trump instructs U.S. to resume nuclear weapons testing, citing rival nations programs ## Potential Shift in U.S. Nuclear Policy as Testing Resumption... read more »

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We are geared up for Korea: India captain

Dhoni takes blame for T20 loss

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni took the blame for his side’s narrow three-run loss to England in the one-off Twenty20 international after failing to finish off the game in the last... read more »

Root hundred finally secures England a win in the ...

Joe Root smashed his second ODI century as England prevented India from securing a clean sweep with a consolatory 41-run win in the inconsequential... read more »

Broad, Prior undergo successful surgeries

England pacer Stuart Broad and wicketkeeper Matt Prior have undergone successful surgeries to cure long-standing injuries and are set to start their respective... read more »

BCCI criticize Botham for hitting out at IPL

The Cricket Board on Friday rubbished former England great Ian Botham’s criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he had no locus... read more »

IPL not good for cricket: Botham

Botham says England's `inability` to `finish off` Oz difference between two Ashes sides

Former England captain Ian Botham has branded the Indian Premier League (IPL) as “too powerful” for the good of cricket and believes that it should not... read more »

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BTS: Watch Jimin hilariously compare himself to Shin-chan, Jungko...

BTS: Jimin and Jungkook went wrong and enjoyed the beach in a new video. They also posed for their Butter photo shoot. Watch the video here. BTS members Jimin and Jungkook appeared in a new Bangtan... read more »

Raveena Tandon, Taapsee Pannu scared to work with ...

Taapsee Pannu and Raveena Tandon have said that their ‘biggest fear’ as actors is not understanding the vision of the directors. The two have... read more »

Urfi showed her bold style in sari and told her new yea...

Urfi Javed shared her new photos on social networks. In these photos, posing in a sari, Urfi has revealed her fabled new year plans. New Delhi: How to welcome... read more »

Taarak Mehta’s old Sonu left the acting world, now doin...

Sonu aka Jheel Mehta, who was once a key member of the Tappu army of “ Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah`, is now quite tall. She quit the show a long time... read more »

83 Box Office Day 4 (Early Trending): Average Show Show...

Usually, with positive word of mouth, movies get a foothold on the first Monday. 83 with Ranveer Singh collecting incredible at the bottom. With the... read more »

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Brazil's special force to safeguard World Cup

FIFA to decide on Qatar 2022 World Cup dates in 2014

London –  FIFA will take a decision over whether to switch the dates for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in December 2014. Sepp Blatter, the president of football’s world governing body,... read more »

Posh`s wedding tiara fails to sell at UK auction

Posh`s wedding tiara fails to sell at UK auction

London –  Victoria Beckham’s tiara that she wore at her wedding has failed to sell at the Bonhams Auction, according to reports. The tiara,... read more »

England fears no one in World Cup: Hodgson

England fears no one in World Cup: Hodgson

London – England football manager Roy Hodgson has said ! his side would fear no one in the 2014 Brazil World Cup finals. “We respect everybody, we... read more »

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina eyeing switch to Barcel...

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina eyeing switch to Barcelona next summer

London – Liverpool custodian Pepe Reina has reportedly confirmed that he is quitting the club to join back Barcelona next summer. Reina is currently on a... read more »

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez `four goal show` snuffs o...

Liverpool makes Suarez almost inaccessible with new whopping 100 mln-pound release clause

Johannesburg – Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has netted four goals and created an assist in a 5-1 defeat of Norwich at Anfield. Suarez became the first... read more »

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Cognitive behavioral therapy may ease migraine symptoms in kids

Washington – A new study has revealed that the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) among children and adolescents with chronic migraine result in greater reductions in headache frequency... read more »

Worst time to have coffee in the day revealed

Worst time to have coffee in the day revealed

Washington – A new study has revealed that the worst time to consume caffeine in the day is six hours before bedtime as it can have... read more »

McDonalds’ site warns own employees against eating `unh...

Washington – McDonalds’ employee resources site has warned workers to avoid eating too much fast food including the kind of stuff served at the golden... read more »

Three reasons why you should eat kiwi fruit

Three reasons why you should eat kiwi fruit

New Delhi – Other than its exotic taste, kiwi fruit contains numerous phytonutrients and well known vitamins and minerals that promote health. Here are a... read more »

Popping dietary pills can harm the liver

Popping dietary pills can harm the liver

New York – Next time you gulp down your favourite dietary supplement, or even take that concentrated green tea pill to burn fat, think twice. New data... read more »

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Gold declines further on reduced offtake, global cues

Gold prices jumped by Rs. 25 to Rs. 31,850 per ten gram

Gold prices advanced further by Rs. 25 to Rs. 31,850 per ten gram in the national capital on Saturday on sustained buying for the wedding season demand while silver tumbled Rs. 500 to Rs. 47,500 per... read more »

Gold prices rising by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram

Gold prices rising by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per te...

Amid rising wedding season demand and firm global trend, gold prices rose further by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram while silver remained steady... read more »

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten g...

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram

Gold prices moved up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on marriage season demand amid a firm global trend. However,... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Wednesday on heavy selling by stockists driven by a weak global trend. Gold prices declined by Rs 315 to... read more »

L&T IDPL bags Rs.1,293 crore road project in Odisha

L&T IDPL bags Rs.1,293 crore road project in Odisha

Bhubaneswar – L&T IDPL, the infrastructure arm of the Larsen & Toubro Group, has been awarded a contract by the Odisha government for developing... read more »

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Want a ‘cakeless cake’ for your birthday?

Cakes are crossing the traditional fondant and frosting boundaries and getting into fun new avatars. A huge new trend is the ‘cakeless cake’, made with fruit. Victoria Beckham reportedly... read more »

Could artificial sweeteners promote diabetes and o...

The research team, including Eran Elinav of the Department of Immunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, recently published their... read more »

6 reasons to run a marathon

A lot of serious and regular runners will swear by the fact that running everyday, be it for a marathon or not, is the most rewarding experience that one can... read more »

Recipe: Vegetable sweet corn soup

Ingredients: One cup fresh sweet corn, one finely chopped carrot, one tbsp chopped cabbage, half tsp sugar, half tsp green chilli sauce, half tsp soya sauce,... read more »

Long work hours may raise risk of heart disease

SEOUL: Are you a workaholic? Your habits may raise your risk of heart disease, a new study has warned. Working for more than 40 hours a week may increase... read more »

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Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israel warns of forging alliances with Sunni countries to counter...

London – Israel’s envoy to the United Kingdom has warned of formation of its new alliances with a number of predominantly Sunni countries, including the Gulf states and Saudi Arabia, in... read more »

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israel approves new settlements in West Bank

Israeli authorities have green-lighted the construction of 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on... read more »

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Thousands of Syrian and other refugees from the West Asia and Africa, who make a dangerous journey from their war-ravaged countries, often end up in crammed... read more »

Six Syrian Islamist factions unite in bid to oust Assad

Six Syrian Islamist factions unite in bid to oust Assad

Johannesburg – Six Islamist rebel factions in Syria have united and declared a new Islamic Front with an aim to oust President Bashar al-Assad and... read more »

Afghanistan wants to delay US security deal

Afghanistan wants to delay US security deal

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has told his countrymen that a vital security pact with the US should not come into effect until after next year’s election... read more »

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ismail Darbar are like Tom and Jerry

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ismail Darbar are like Tom and Jerry ## The High Notes and Discord: Examining the Bhansali-Darbar Partnership The annals of Bollywood are filled with tales of legendary... read more »

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Haryanas Special Task Force arrests gangster; seizes explosives, foils major attack plot in Karnal ## Haryana STF Intercepts Potential Carnage,... read more »

Fire erupts after car-bus collision in Telanganas Shank...

Fire erupts after car-bus collision in Telanganas Shankarpally; major tragedy averted ## Near Miss on Shankarpally Highway as Car Collides with Bus, Sparking... read more »

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Jammu, Nov.6 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reached out to the panchs and sarpanchs of Jammu and Kashmir, and said that the Congress-led UPA Government has always focused on the rights of the people, and promised more rights to the local body members. "Does the Panchs, Sarpanchs in Jammu and Kashmir have any right? We need to give them their rights, power, so that decisions can be taken in villages. I assure you that you will get your rights, and until that happens, I will keep coming here, and keep fighting for your rights," he said while addressing Panchayat conference here. "From 2004 in Delhi there is UPA Government and our focus has been on giving 'rights' to people of the nation. We gave people Right to Information ( RTI), Food Security, MNREGA , and many such rights to the people. If you look at all these programmes, they cannot be run without Panchayati Raj or Sarpanchs," he added. He further assured that the Congress Government would implement the 73rd and 74th amendment here. Gandhi also listed few things that would bring a positive change in the state. "Firstly, we need to train, empower local leaders. Secondly, we should train youth and provide employment. Thirdly, we need to help women in the state. And the Congress Party is trying to take these things forward," he added. Rahul Gandhi is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from today, where is likely to meet members of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Jammu. He will also attend a meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee at Party office in Srinagar.

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'Stranger Things Season 5': Who is Mr. Whatsit? ## Vecna’s Shadow Looms: Season Five of “Stranger Things” Introduces a Deceptive... read more »

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BJP govt’s Hindi push sparks strong protests

The government said that the directive would be applicable only in Hindi speaking states. The government was facing severe criticism from several quarters with critics claiming that the move was... read more »

Mayawati to Modi: Come clean on snooping row, avoid tall claims

Mayawati slams BJP for defending Nihal Chand

NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday condemned the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government for defending Union minister of state... read more »

BJP veterans Joshi, Kalyan, Yashwant to be made Governo...

New Delhi: Nearly two weeks after taking charge, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering to replace Governors who were appointed by... read more »

BJP set to corner SP in Parliament over rising rape cas...

New Delhi: With the Parliament resuming its normal business, the ruling BJP is set to corner the Samajwadi Party led By Mulayam Singh Yadav over rising... read more »

Implement Seemandhra agenda: Sonia to Modi

New Delhi : UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to implement the commitments made by the previous Congress-led... read more »

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Now, transfer money by emailing photograph of cheques to banks

Now, transfer money by emailing photograph of cheques to banks

London – A new money transfer scheme championed by Chancellor George Osborne allows bank account holders to deposit cash right from the comfort of their home or office by simply emailing the... read more »

Genomic study of cervical cancer brings disease cure closer to reality

Genomic study of cervical cancer brings disease cu...

Washington – A team of researchers has completed a comprehensive genomic analysis of cervical cancer in two patient populations and has... read more »

Sony exec says latest PS4 owners to see `great surprise...

Sony exec says latest PS4 owners to see `great surprises` in 2014

London – Sony’s latest gaming console Playstation 4 (PS4) owners are likely to witness a number of ‘great surprises’, as said by the company’s... read more »

Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high not...

Successful Mars mission helps ISRO end year on high note

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai – The successful launch of India’s first inter-planetary Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), the sending up of... read more »

India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-III missile

India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-III missile

India on Monday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-III ballistic missile with a strike range of more than 3,000 km as part of a user trial by the Army from... read more »

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50 percent of Pakistanis support government: Survey

Islamabad – Fifty percent of Pakistan’s population supports the present government, with 49 percent favouring the opposition, a survey has found. An opinion poll conducted Aug 1-26 by the... read more »

Tajikistan's Imomali Rakhmon re-elected president

Tajikistan’s Imomali Rakhmon re-elected pres...

Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon has won a new seven-year term in Wednesday’s election, receiving 83.1 percent of the vote after... read more »

Maldives president hopes for credible poll

Maldives president hopes for credible poll

Male – Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Wednesday expressed the hope for a credible and successful presidential election later this week. He said this... read more »

Graft case filed against former Pak PM Ashraf

Graft case filed against former Pak PM Ashraf

Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog on Wednesday filed a case against former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf over a Rs 22-billion scam in setting up power... read more »

Court orders Musharraf’s release

Court orders Musharraf's release

Islamabad – A Pakistan court Wednesday ordered the release of ex-president Pervez Musharraf from house arrest, two days after he was granted bail in... read more »

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Liverpool want Olise to replace Salah – Saturday's gos...

Liverpool want Olise to replace Salah – Saturday's gossip ## Premier League Giants Circle Europe’s Rising Stars Ahead of Summer Transfer Window The upcoming summer transfer window is... read more »

Referee needed to 'be stronger' – ...

Referee needed to 'be stronger' – O'Neill ## O’Neill Voices Frustration After Narrow Defeat to Slovakia, Cites Refereeing... read more »

Conor Benn opens up about 'very traumatic' up...

Conor Benn opens up about 'very traumatic' upbringing ## Benn Details Harrowing Experiences at Fundamentalist School Rising boxing star Conor Benn... read more »

Bangladesh thrash Ireland by an innings to win first Te...

Bangladesh thrash Ireland by an innings to win first Test ## Dominant Bangladesh Clinch Innings Victory Over Ireland in Sylhet Test Debut **Sylhet, Bangladesh... read more »

Pope makes warm-up ton but Root and Brook miss out

Pope makes warm-up ton but Root and Brook miss out ## Pope’s Century Highlights England’s Ashes Preparations Despite Root and Brook... read more »

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Dad's chilling words to paramedic while kneeling over wife h...

Dad's chilling words to paramedic while kneeling over wife he'd just stabbed to death ## Mooney to Spend First Christmas Behind Bars Following Wife’s Murder **[City, State] –**... read more »

Cologne college horror 'attack' as 20 in...

Cologne college horror 'attack' as 20 injured and multiple people rushed to hospital ## Multiple Injured in Cologne Vocational College... read more »

Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasinas niece, ...

Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasinas niece, to prison **Former Prime Minister and UK Parliamentarian Convicted in Absentia on Corruption Charges in... read more »

Australia charges four men over satanic child sex abuse...

Australia charges four men over satanic child sex abuse material ## Australian Authorities Charge Four in Satanic Child Abuse Material Case **Sydney,... read more »

Palestinian students return to class at Gaza university

Palestinian students return to class at Gaza university ## Gaza’s Islamic University Resumes In-Person Instruction After Two Years of Conflict **Gaza... read more »

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Washington – A new study has revealed fundamental issues about Alzheimer’s disease, including where it starts, why it starts there, and how it spreads. Researchers from Columbia... read more »

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