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Countdown for India joining cryogenic rocket club begins
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 »

Now, solar-powered car that follows the ...

Now, solar-powered car that follows the sun to maximize energy gain

Washington –  Researchers have developed a solar-powered concept car that will follow the sun to maximize its energy collection. Ford’s C-MAX Solar Energi Concept vehicle is the first-ever solar-powered hybrid, that will be able to “creep” back and forth a short distance to get the... read more »

ZTE to unveil 5 smartphones including Gr...

ZTE to unveil 5 smartphones including Grand S II at Vegas conference

Washington – ZTE has reportedly announced its plans to unveil five smartphones, including a follow-up to its flagship Grand S, during a tech conference in Las Vegas scheduled for the next week. The Grand S II features voice control technology that would enable users to unlock their phones or... read more »

Journo adopter says Google Glass is `doomed` for 2014
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Journo adopter says Google Glass is `doomed` for 2014

Washington, Jan. 3 (ANI): A tech journalist and an early adopter of Google Glass has reportedly given his verdict that the highly-anticipated wearable computing device is set to be ‘doomed’ for this year. Robert Scoble got his Google Glass device in April last year as part of the search... read more »

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13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities... read more »

Israeli Army kills suspected murderers of Jewish t...

Jerusalem: Two Palestinians suspected of having kidnapped and murdered three Jewish teenagers in June have been killed in an exchange of fire with... read more »

Lawyer: Uighur scholar in China gets life sentence

BEIJING – An outspoken scholar who championed China’s Uighur minority was convicted of separatism Tuesday by a Chinese court and sentenced to life... read more »

1,30,000 Syrian refugees reach Turkey fleeing IS

ANKARA, Turkey: The number of Syrian refugees who have reached Turkey in the past four days after fleeing the advance of Islamic State militants now totals... read more »

Two killed in explosions in China’s Muslim-domina...

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

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This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Huma...

This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts **Onix Unveils Subscription Service Offering AI-Powered Expert Consultations** A new venture, Onix, is poised to disrupt the... read more »

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight ...

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home ## Tech Titans Clash, Voter Data Concerns... read more »

Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktai...

Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altmans Home ## Suspect Apprehended Following Incendiary Incident and Threats Targeting OpenAI... read more »

How Meta Cafeteria Workers Took on ICEand Won

How Meta Cafeteria Workers Took on ICEand Won ## Tech Sector Employees Mobilize Grassroots Support to Influence Corporate Policy **Seattle, WA** – A growing... read more »

Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cy...

Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic's Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks **AI Developer Seeks Proactive Partnership with Financial Sector to... 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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Trinamool adheres to government policy on Teesta, says Mamata

Trinamool versus Congress battle heats up in central Bengal

Trinamool versus Congress battle heats up in central Bengal **Central Bengal Gears Up for High-Stakes Political Showdowns** Central Bengal is poised to witness intense political contests as... read more »

Ten injured in scuffle broke out between two famil...

Ten injured in scuffle broke out between two families in Rajam ## Family Dispute Escalates to Violence in Rajam, Leaving Ten Injured **Rajam, India**... read more »

Time to bring youth back to sports from drugs: CM Revan...

Time to bring youth back to sports from drugs: CM Revanth Reddy **State Government Prioritizes Youth Engagement in Sports to Foster Healthy... read more »

Mana Isuka Vahanam scheme introduced for online sand bo...

Mana Isuka Vahanam scheme introduced for online sand booking in Siddipet ## Siddipet Pioneers Digital Transformation in Sand Procurement with “Mana Isuka... read more »

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sw...

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India **Unpredictable Weather Disrupts North Indian Agriculture, Wheat Farmers Face... 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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Prolonged exposure therapy more beneficial for rape victims than ...

Washington – A new study has revealed that adolescent girls with sexual abuse-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced greater benefit from prolonged exposure therapy (a type... read more »

Cognitive behavioral therapy may ease migraine sym...

Washington – A new study has revealed that the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) among children and adolescents with chronic migraine... 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 significant,... 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 »

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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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Dessert recipe: Kulhad ki kheer

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1litre milk 100g sugar 2tbsp samai rice ½ cup mixed dry fruits sliced pistachios and a few rose petals for garnish 1tsp... read more »

Juicing the right way

Despite initially gaining notoriety for being a `crash diet,’ juice cleansing today has be come popular, thanks to celebs like Nargis Fakhri,... read more »

Overcome your iron deficiency with these foods

Experts say that millions of women around the world suffer from iron deficiency, more popularly known as anaemia. This nutritional insufficiency is known to... read more »

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... read more »

Could artificial sweeteners promote diabetes and obesit...

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

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Iraqi Kurdistan seals Turkey deal

Iraqi Kurdistan seals Turkey deal

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has finalized a deal under which it will pump oil to Turkey. “The formalities were recently completed… the finalization of such cooperation is... read more »

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched u...

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic... read more »

Syrian govt. rules out negotiating transfer of power at...

'Syria committed to Iran's participation in Geneva II meet'

London – The Syrian government has ruled out negotiating transfer of power during the Geneva peace conference due in January, but confirmed that it will... read more »

Israel warns of forging alliances with Sunni countries ...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

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

Israel approves new settlements in West Bank

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

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

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All States will have their number of Lok Sabha seats increase by ...

All States will have their number of Lok Sabha seats increase by 50% after delimitation: Official **Lok Sabha Seat Allocation Set for Significant Increase, Assures Government** **New Delhi:** In a... read more »

Parliament special sitting LIVE: 'Women'...

Parliament special sitting LIVE: 'Women's reservation not to favour any single party; no injustice to any State,' PM Modi... read more »

PLHIV can have healthy babies (HIV Negative); NGO holds...

PLHIV can have healthy babies (HIV Negative); NGO holds baby shower to create awareness **Empowering Futures: Initiative Celebrates Healthy Pregnancies for... read more »

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mini...

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights: sources **India-Zambia Critical Minerals Dialogue Hits Snag Amidst Mining Rights... read more »

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than...

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought ## Emerging Threat: AI-Generated Non-Consensual Imagery Disrupts Educational Environments A... read more »

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Amit Shah returns to UP for by-polls

BJP Has Sent General Secretary Amit Shah To Uttar Pradesh To Supervise The Preparations For The Coming Bypolls To 12 Assembly Seats Of The State Later This Year. It seems that the BJP has decided to... read more »

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... read more »

Mayawati slams BJP for defending Nihal Chand

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

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

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Google Glass available to Music All Access users before public rollout

Google Glass may become surgeon’s new BFF

Washington – In what could turn out to be a major breakthrough in the surgical world, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alabama-Birmingham prepared for a shoulder replacement surgery... read more »

2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggression

2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggressio...

Washington – A new study has revealed that prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and... read more »

New gene study brings arthritis drug closer to reality

New gene study brings arthritis drug closer to reality

Washington – A team of researchers has discovered new genes, pathways and cell types that are involved in inherited susceptibility to rheumatoid... read more »

Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol ...

Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol diets

Washington – In a new study, researchers including an Indian origin scientist have described the beneficial effects of the algal culture in supporting... read more »

Google aims to create next-gen ultimate personal search...

Google aims to create next-gen ultimate personal search assistant

Washington – With Google focusing on smarter searches, a company executive has revealed that their aim is to create the ultimate personal assistant to... 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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Sinner extends record run with Miami success

Sinner extends record run with Miami success **Sinner Continues Unblemished Streak with Miami Open Victory** Jannik Sinner has further cemented his status as one of tennis’s most dominant... read more »

Bompastor demands more respect for women after dis...

Bompastor demands more respect for women after disallowed Chelsea goal **Controversial Disallowed Goal Sparks Call for Greater Respect in... read more »

Is the three-week Premier League break good for your si...

Is the three-week Premier League break good for your side? The Premier League is on a break for almost three weeks as international football takes centre... read more »

Woods to return from 13 months out in TGL finale

Woods to return from 13 months out in TGL finale **Tiger Woods Set for Competitive Return in TGL Season Finale** **[City, State] – [Date]** – Golf icon... read more »

PSG request to move league match before Liverpool tie

PSG request to move league match before Liverpool tie **Paris Saint-Germain Seeks Fixture Adjustment Ahead of Crucial Liverpool Encounter** Paris, France –... read more »

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Kandice in southern Lebanon

Kandice in southern Lebanon ## Southern Lebanon: A Glimpse Through the Lens of a Young Woman **Beirut, Lebanon** – In a poignant and intimate exploration of life in southern Lebanon, a new visual... read more »

War crime: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain afte...

War crime: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike **Kunar Incident Threatens Afghan-Pakistani Ceasefire Amidst Civilian... read more »

Whats in Irans latest proposal and how has the US respo...

Whats in Irans latest proposal and how has the US responded? ### U.S. Signals Disdain for New Iranian Nuclear Overture Amid Lingering Doubts **Washington... read more »

The Man Behind AlphaGo Thinks AI Is Taking the Wrong Pa...

The Man Behind AlphaGo Thinks AI Is Taking the Wrong Path ## Visionary Behind AlphaGo Launches Ambitious Venture to Redefine AI Learning **A prominent figure... read more »

Thunderstorm forecast in 27 Telangana districts on Apri...

Need to improve meteorological observation and forecasting: Shinde

Thunderstorm forecast in 27 Telangana districts on April 29 **Telangana Braces for Widespread Thunderstorm Activity as Forecasters Issue Yellow... 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... read more »

Genomic study of cervical cancer brings disease cure closer to reality

Genomic study of cervical cancer brings disease cure closer to reality

Washington – A team of researchers has completed a comprehensive genomic analysis of cervical cancer in two patient populations and has identified recurrent genetic mutations not... read more »

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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 executive. Playstation UK... read more »

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