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Russia’s dual-screen YotaPhone ‘kind of gimmicky’

Washington – A Russian company has developed a dual screen smartphone called the YotaPhone. The phone comes with all the features, but on the backside it has an electronic ‘paper’ screen — the kind you find on e-readers. Dan Ackerman, senior editor for CNET, explained on... read more »

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
NSA racing to build `mother of all encry...

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 »

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Pakistan needs to concentrate on internal issues instead of Kashm...

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

The number of victims of terrorist attacks Sunday in Xi...

Chinese authorities announced that as a result of the terrorist attacks in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region on Sunday, September 21 killed 50 people.... read more »

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... read more »

Israeli Army kills suspected murderers of Jewish teens

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

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Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly ...

Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing' ### Escalation Concerns Mount as U.S. Weighs Military Options Amidst Shifting Iran... read more »

Your Next Great Read Might Be Certified Organic

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Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-effic...

Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows ## Pre-Owned Auto Market Sees Price Correction Amid Shifting Consumer... read more »

Trading platform Webull's China ties create nation...

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced it has acquired 100 per cent stake in Wireless Business Services (WBSPL), a company founded by U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm. The company had acquired a 49 per cent stake in WBSPL in May 2012 for $165 million. At that price, the additional stake purchase would have cost Airtel an estimated $165 million, or Rs. 1,008.1 crore at Friday’s exchange rate. However, the company did not disclose the financial details of the deal. In a statement, Airtel said that it has “completed the acquisition of 100 per cent equity shares of Wireless Business Services Private Limited, which holds BWA Spectrum in the Indian telecom circles of Mumbai, Delhi, Haryana and Kerala”. Airtel acquired a majority stake in WBSPL in July by increasing its stake to 51 per cent from 49 per cent. WBSPL has spectrum that can be used for high-speed 4G services in New Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala. Airtel has the similar spectrum in Punjab, Maharashtra, Kolkata and Karnataka. Airtel has already launched 4G services in Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Shares of Airtel were trading at Rs. 353.80, up by 1.46 per cent, in the afternoon session at BSE.

Trading platform Webull's China ties create national security risk, congressional panel finds; stock drops 18% **Congressional Report Flags Webull’s... read more »

Stocks made a record high. Two big bearish trades point...

Stocks made a record high. Two big bearish trades point to skepticism ## Market Momentum Meets Underlying Caution: Significant Put Spread Activity Surfaces... read more »

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Cook hopes Jonathan Trott will resume England’s No.3 position

Not quitting as ODI captain: Alastair Cook

He might be under tremendous pressure after three consecutive losses, but England skipper Alastair Cook has made it clear that he will not step down as ODI captain in the wake of his side’s series... read more »

India looks to humiliate England, wrap-up series

An unassailable lead in their pocket, India would look to clinch the one-day series against England by putting up another dominating display when the... read more »

World Cup is all that matters, not rankings: Michael Cl...

Clarke batted at No.10 during early grade cricket days: Report

Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke feels all that matters is winning the World Cup and not the rankings. Australia is currently the no.1 ranked ODI team... read more »

We have a lot of options for top slot: Suresh Raina

India on Friday suffered a setback with opener Rohit Sharma being ruled out of the remainder of the series but star batsman Suresh Raina said the visitors have... read more »

If we play like that we’re not going to win many games:...

Cook hopes Jonathan Trott will resume England’s No.3 position

Dejected after a 133-run loss (D/L method) against India in the second ODI on Wednesday, England skipper Alastair Cook said that his team has a lot of... read more »

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TNGCTA condemns T.N. governments appointment of IAS officer as Di...

TNGCTA condemns T.N. governments appointment of IAS officer as Director of Collegiate Education **Collegiate Education Leadership: Teachers’ Body Expresses Concerns Over IAS... read more »

D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn-in as Karnataka chief ...

D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn-in as Karnataka chief minister at Glass House in Lok Bhavan on June 3 **Karnataka Poised for New Leadership:... read more »

Tirthahalli co-operative society president claims inqui...

Tejpal not cooperative, dodging investigators: Goa Police

Tirthahalli co-operative society president claims inquiry based on false complaints by loan defaulters **Co-operative Society Faces Scrutiny Amidst Allegations... read more »

Police arrests former MLA Balka Suman from Telangana Bh...

Police arrests former MLA Balka Suman from Telangana Bhavan **Former Telangana MLA Detained at State Guest House Amidst Legal Proceedings** **New Delhi,... read more »

Liquor buyers allege overcharging despite Karnataka gov...

Miley Cyrus spotted with liquor bottle

Liquor buyers allege overcharging despite Karnataka govt.s price cut **Consumers Report Continued Overpricing of Alcohol Post-Karnataka Excise Duty... read more »

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Brazil’s sports minister warns England fans of knife attacks, rape at World Cup 2014

Brazil’s sports minister warns England fans of knife attacks, rap...

London – Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has reportedly warned that England fans may expect being held at knife-points or raped on the streets during the World Cup 2014. Rebelo’s... read more »

Brazil gears up for World Cup 2014 with special courts, armed men, anti-aircraft guns

Brazil gears up for World Cup 2014 with special co...

London – Brazil is reportedly planning to set up special ‘World Cup courts’ to tackle the country’s high crime rates and gear up for the... read more »

New Zealand’s Read voted International Rugby Boar...

New Zealand's Read voted International Rugby Board's Player of the Year

Johannesburg –  New Zealand No.8 Kieran Read was on Tuesday named as the International Rugby Board’s (IRB) player of the year for 2013, according... read more »

Three Brazil stadiums to miss FIFA deadline for next ye...

Spain, Holland in 2014 Brazil World Cup `group of death`

London –  FIFA has said that three stadiums being built for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will not be ready for the deadline of the end of the... read more »

FIFA World Cup’s opening venue construction resum...

Spain, Holland in 2014 Brazil World Cup `group of death`

Sao Paulo – Work resumed in the stadium here that will host the first match of the 2014 World Cup after the accidental death of two workers last week... read more »

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McDonalds’ site warns own employees against eating `unhealthy` fa...

Washington – McDonalds’ employee resources site has warned workers to avoid eating too much fast food including the kind of stuff served at the golden arches. According to CNBC, one post on... 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... 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 »

New malaria `blocking` drug raises hopes for new cures

New malaria `blocking` drug raises hopes for new cures

Washington – In a major breakthrough against fighting malaria, researchers have discovered a new technique to halt the multiplying process of malaria... read more »

College goers’ heavy internet use shares symptoms of ad...

College goers’ heavy internet use shares symptoms of addiction

Washington – Researchers have suggested that young adults who are heavy users of the Internet may also exhibit signs of addiction. The research tracked... read more »

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Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram in the national capital on Tuesday on renewed demand from stockists and retailers backed by wedding seasonal offtake. However, silver declined... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten grams

Gold prices falling by Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per t...

Gold prices dipped below Rs. 31,000 mark by falling Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten grams after nearly one month in the national capital on Monday on... read more »

Coca-Cola plans to invest $4bn in China to build factor...

Coca-Cola plans to invest $4bn in China to build factories, add new products

Washington – Coca-Cola has reportedly announced that it plans to invest 4 billion dollars in the Chinese market to build factories and add new products... read more »

Gold futures up 0.14 percent to Rs 29,644 per ten grams...

Gold futures up 0.14 per cent on global cues

New Delhi – Gold prices edged up by 0.14 per cent to Rs 29,644 per ten grams in futures trading on Friday as speculators created fresh positions,... read more »

Gold rose by Rs 190 to Rs 31,350 per ten grams

Gold rose by Rs 190 to Rs 31,350 per ten grams

Gold rose by Rs 190 to Rs 31,350 per ten grams in the national capital on Thursday as stockists and retailers remained net buyers of the precious metal for the... 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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Arafat’s widow challenges French scientists’ over 'natural death' conclusion

Arafat’s widow challenges French scientists’ over ‘natural ...

Washington – Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s widow has challenged the findings of French scientists that the reason of her husband’s death was natural circumstances, instead of... read more »

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... read more »

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

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

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

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The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview

The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview **The 24/7 Interview: How Technology is Reshaping Candidate Engagement** The traditional nine-to-five hiring process is undergoing a profound transformation, driven... read more »

These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortu...

These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes ### The Generosity Gambit: AI’s New Philanthropists Pledge Generational Wealth A notable... read more »

The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your...

The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions ## Human Ingenuity Fuels Conversational Innovation: Artist Crafts Unique Digital... read more »

Zohran Mamdanis NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have ...

Zohran Mamdanis NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been ## New York City Taps Tech Elite to Modernize Public Services **New York, NY** – In a significant... read more »

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Cant Stop Fighting Ab...

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Cant Stop Fighting About ### **From Beijing’s Intellectual Circles to American Cultural Debates: The Unfolding... 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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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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UN, India push for presidential re-vote in Maldives

Senior UN official to visit Maldives before poll

United Nations – UN Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco will visit the Maldives starting Wednesday to help promote the resumption of its democratic... read more »

Michelle Obama celebrates Diwali with Bollywood dance moves

Michelle Obama celebrates Diwali with Bollywood da...

By Arun Kumar Washington – US First Lady Michelle Obama lit a ‘diya’ (lamp) in the East room to start White House Diwali... read more »

151 get death in Bangladesh mutiny case

151 get death in Bangladesh mutiny case

Dhaka – A court in Bangladesh Tuesday awarded the death sentence to 151 guards of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), previously known as Bangladesh Rifles... read more »

US defends Mehsud’s killing amidst admitting tensions w...

US defends Mehsud’s killing amidst admitting tensions with Pak

Islamabad –  The US has reportedly admitted to tensions with Pakistan but defended its killing of the Tehreek-e-Taliban leader HakimullahMehsud in the... read more »

Iran says Pak must fund own share of gas pipeline

Pak admits Iran gas pipeline project cannot go ahead unless US sanctions issue resolved

Islamabad – Iran’s deputy oil minister has reportedly said that Pakistan must fund its own pipeline allowing it as from the Islamic republic. Ali... read more »

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Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series

Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series **Sri Lanka Clinch Thrilling Victory, Forcing Series Showdown** Headingley, Leeds – Sri Lanka staged a dramatic comeback to defeat England in... read more »

Chelsea lead race for Scott – Friday's ...

Chelsea lead race for Scott – Friday's gossip ## Premier League Giants Eyeing Young Midfield Talent Amidst Transfer Rumors **London,... read more »

Leeds and Warrington tussle for Grand Final spot

Leeds and Warrington tussle for Grand Final spot **Rhinos and Wolves Vie for Grand Final Resurgence** The hallowed turf of the Super League awaits a pivotal... read more »

'Tragic but avoidable' – how serious is...

'Tragic but avoidable' – how serious is heat-death risk in sport? ## Extreme Heat Poses Growing Threat to Athlete Safety The recent tragic... read more »

Kaptein scores stunning long-range goal in Chelsea win

Kaptein scores stunning long-range goal in Chelsea win ## Kaptein’s Masterclass Secures Crucial Champions League Victory for Chelsea **Vienna, Austria**... read more »

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Kejriwal praises Harsh Vardhan, ignores Sheila Dikshit

NBAs Irving praises Al-Shaairs selfless act after Hind Rajab fine...

NBAs Irving praises Al-Shaairs selfless act after Hind Rajab fine paid Kyrie Irving explains paying fine and praises Azeez Al-Shaair for continuously honouring slain Palestinian children. This... read more »

Serbias snap election: Whats at stake and can stud...

Serbias snap election: Whats at stake and can students unseat Vucic? A snap parliamentary vote on October 25 will determine whether a student-led... read more »

New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as govt fee...

New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as govt fees, US sanctions hit Latest smartphones are finding their way into Iran despite sanctions and trade... read more »

South Korea invites North for military talks over borde...

South Korea and US

South Korea invites North for military talks over border The proposal comes days after Pyongyang says it moved new military units into 'firing... read more »

Inside the Exclusive Nathan Fielder Interview

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New study provides answers to fundamental questions about Alzheimer’s

New study provides answers to fundamental questions about Alzheimer’s

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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Gene involved in response to cocaine identified

Washington – Neuroscience researchers including an Indian origin scientist have identified a gene in mice that appears to underlie the intensity of the response to cocaine. The UT... read more »

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Washington – As the good old Winamp has headed to its untimely demise, music-streaming service Spotify has reportedly rolled out ‘Spotiamp’, an app for Windows built by one of its... read more »

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`Effective` second gen biofuels closer to reality

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Washington – Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing second generation of biofuels; they have found a family of enzymes that can degrade hard-to-digest biomass into its constituent... read more »