Monthly News November 2013

Microsoft cloud’s Indian-origin boss Satya Nadella among frontrunners for CEO post
Microsoft cloud’s Indian-origin boss Sat...

Microsoft cloud’s Indian-origin boss Satya Nadella among frontrunners for C...

Washington – As Microsoft’s hunt for its next chief intensifies, former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is reportedly likely to be pushed down by Indian-origin cloud chief Satya Nadella and Ford CEO Alan Mulally. The software giant is looking for a suitable candidate to replace Steve Ballmer, after... read more »

Breast cancer drug halves disease risk in post-menopausal women
Why high cholesterol fuels growth and sp...

Why high cholesterol fuels growth and spread of breast cancer

Washington – Researchers have suggested that breast cancer growth can be fuelled by high cholesterol, as a by-product of cholesterol functions like the hormone estrogen to enhance the growth and spread of the disease. The researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute also found that... read more »

Dutch watchdog claims Google `spins invisible data web`, violates privacy law
Dutch watchdog claims Google `spins invi...

Dutch watchdog claims Google `spins invisible data web`, violates privacy l...

Washington – The Dutch Data Protection Authority has reportedly found that search giant Google’s practice of combining user data from its varied services violates data protection law. The privacy watchdog has claimed that the site’s collection of user data without prior consent violates... read more »

China unveils `flying ray-styled` eco-conscious Shenzhen airport’s new terminal
China unveils `flying ray-styled` eco-co...

China unveils `flying ray-styled` eco-conscious Shenzhen airport’s new term...

Washington – China has recently unveiled its brand new Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport terminal, which is eco-friendly and futuristic in appearance. The new terminal replaces three airport terminals, resembles a mobula or a flying ray and has been designed by an Italian architectural... read more »

Pak's new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter

Raheel Sharif takes over Pakistan Army command

Islamabad – General Raheel Sharif formally assumed the command of the Pakistan Army Friday, two days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked him to lead it. Gen. Raheel succeeds Gen.... read more »

Only youngsters can bring change: Shibani Kashyap

Only youngsters can bring change: Shibani Kashyap

New Delhi – Singer Shibani Kashyap, who recently performed here at an event to encourage the youth to vote, strongly believes that positive changes in the country’s future lies... read more »

Now, vodka with cinnamon rolls flavour

Now, vodka with cinnamon rolls flavour

Washington – Pinnacle Vodka has joined forces with Cinnabon, Inc to come up with a vodka range infused with cinnamon rolls flavor. The Pinnacle Cinnabon Vodka, which is the latest... read more »

SBT, SBI General Insurance launch affordable health plan

SBT, SBI General Insurance launch affordable health plan

New Delhi – State Bank of Travancore (SBT) and SBI General Insurance Thursday jointly launched an affordable health insurance plan for SBT customers. “SBI General Insurance and... read more »

Karan Johar keen to have 'koffee' with Rekha

Karan Johar keen to have ‘koffee’ with Rekha

Mumbai – Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is gearing up to bring the fourth edition of his popular celebrity chat show “Koffee with Karan” Sunday, says he would love to have a tete-a-tete... read more »