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Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in addit...

Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO

Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO **Databricks Secures Substantial Debt Financing Amidst Anticipation of 2026 Public Offering** **San Francisco, CA – [Insert Date]** – Databricks, a prominent leader in the data and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, has... read more »

Sen. Warren blasts CFPB director for und...

Sen. Warren blasts CFPB director for undermining Trump's credit card a...

Sen. Warren blasts CFPB director for undermining Trump's credit card affordability push **Senator Warren Questions CFPB’s Role in Credit Card Affordability Amidst Administration’s Stated Goals** Washington D.C. – Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly voiced concerns regarding the... read more »

Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day sin...

Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day since 2024, as manufacturing troubles ...

Intel stock drops 17%, its worst day since 2024, as manufacturing troubles overshadow earnings beat **Intel Faces Significant Stock Decline Amidst Manufacturing Setbacks** **SANTA CLARA, CA** – Intel Corporation experienced a substantial downturn in its stock value on Tuesday, marking its most... read more »

Fury as fake AI images of the Holocaust ...

Fury as fake AI images of the Holocaust posted online to make money

Fury as fake AI images of the Holocaust posted online to make money ## Digital Deception: AI-Generated Holocaust Fabrications Spark Outrage and Calls for Action A wave of revulsion has swept through academic and historical circles following the emergence of artificial intelligence-generated images... read more »

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Suspect charged over Kenya mall massacre rejects killing

Four charged over Nairobi Westgate mall attack

London – Four people  reportedly charged over the Nairobi Westgate mall attack that left nearly 67 people dead. The four foreigners, said to be ethnic Somalis, have been charged for aiding... read more »

Lebanon to join Geneva-II, Syrian opposition undecided

Lebanon to join Geneva-II, Syrian opposition undec...

Beirut/Cairo – Lebanon has confirmed it would join the Geneva II-preparatory meeting on the Syrian crisis, while the Syrian opposition... read more »

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi arrives in courtroom ...

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi arrives in courtroom for trial.

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Monday arrived in the courtroom at Cairo police academy for the trial scheduled for today. Heavy security is in... read more »

30 killed in Nigeria highway attack

63 Boko Haram militants killed: Nigerian military

Abuja – At least 30 people, including a bridegroom and his family members, were killed in an attack by gunmen who laid ambush along a highway linking... read more »

Egypt holds its breath as Morsy’s trial begins today

Egypt court adjourns trial after defiant Morsi rejects `illegal` proceedings

Amid threat of a fresh violence, authorities switched the venue for the first day of the trial of former Islamist president Mohamed Morsy, a last-minute change... read more »

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Pakistan an irreplaceable, all-weather friend: China

BEIJING: China said on Monday that Pakistan was its irreplaceable and all-weather friend and both the countries were part of the community of shared destiny. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Raheel... read more »

World leaders head to Saudi to meet new King Salma...

RIYADH: Dignitaries and leaders from around the world were to arrive in Saudi Arabia Saturday to offer their condolences to its new King Salman, a... read more »

Yemen thrown into turmoil as its president resigns

SANAA: Yemeni leader Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi has offered to resign following a standoff with a powerful Shiite militia in control of the capital, throwing his... read more »

China mulls 7,000 km bullet train to connect Beijing an...

China is planning to build a 7,000 km-long high-speed railway line, costing $250 billion, between Moscow and Beijing through Central Asia to provide a fast... read more »

ISIS executing ‘educated women’ in new wave...

GENEVA: The UN on Tuesday decried numerous executions of civilians in Iraq by the Islamic State group, warning that educated women appeared to be especially at... read more »

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Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10,000 mark for the first t...

Britain's FTSE 100 hits symbolic 10,000 mark for the first time as new year trading kicks off **FTSE 100 Breaches Historic 10,000 Threshold, Signaling Continued Market Optimism** London – In a... read more »

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and...

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape **Title: The Rise of AI Infrastructure:... read more »

A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Bu...

A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffetts legacy unmatched **Buffett Era Concludes: Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Chapter After Historic... read more »

Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data ...

Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data center boom. It's a bad sign for AI industry **Title: Political Leaders Express Concerns Over Data... read more »

Retail investors close out one of their best years ever...

Bharti Retail appoints Former Walmart India president Raj Jain as CEO

Retail investors close out one of their best years ever. How they beat Wall Street at its own game **Title: Individual Investors Achieve Significant Gains,... read more »

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East Turkestan movement behind Tiananmen crash claims China

BEIJING – China’s top security official blamed a little-known militant group for this week’s suicide car crash that killed five people in the heart of the capital. Meng Jianzhu offered no... read more »

China supports Geneva II conference on Syria

China supports Geneva II conference on Syria

Damascus – China has supported efforts to find a political solution of persisting Syrian crisis and supported the Geneva II conference in this... read more »

Tiananmen crash a suicide attack, 2 suspects identified...

China car attack likely work of discriminated community, not terrorists

Beijing – Islamic militants from the restive Xinginag region are suspected to be behind the deadly car crash in Tiananmen Square according to Chinese... read more »

China launches remote sensing satellite

China launches remote sensing satellite

Beijing – China launched Tuesday a remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China’s Shanxi province, according to the... read more »

China decommissions 1st nuclear submarine

China decommissions 1st nuclear submarine

BEIJING – China has decommissioned its first nuclear-powered submarine after more than 40 years of service in the military, the People’s Liberation... read more »

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Misbah says `playing away from home` taking `psychological toll` on Pak players

Mishbah Will Lead Pakistan in World Cup

KARACHI:  Even though Misbah-ul-Haq is carrying a grade two hamstring injury, the chairman of PCB Shaharyar Khan has made it clear he will lead Pakistan in the World Cup 2015. “This is the... read more »

Australia suffer injury scare in Shaun Marsh; bats...

Australian batsman Shaun Marsh hit his hand during net-practice for the Boxing Day Test and was led away by the team doctor as the cricketer became... read more »

Bhuvneshwar handed Grade A contract; Yuvraj, Gambhir ge...

Bhuvneshwar Kumar : Series win will lift morale ahead of South Africa tour

The Indian Cricket Board today dropped veterans Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh from their annual ‘Graded Retainership’ even as UP seamer... read more »

Kohli-Dhawan fight was the mysterious ‘unrestR...

They said it on television: “Kohli just doesn’t look himself. He seems a little out of it.” This was in reaction to watching Virat Kohli walk... read more »

Australia v India 2014: Aussie fast bowlers should be a...

JASON Gillespie has urged Australia’s pacemen to maintain their trademark edge in order to honour fallen mate Phillip Hughes against India in the series... read more »

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Economy

Manufacturing share in India's GDP

Manufacturing share in India’s GDP at lowest in 10 years: r...

Mumbai – Share of manufacturing in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has declined to 15.1 percent this year, the lowest level in the past 10 years, a research report showed... read more »

As China flattens out, IHG to focus on India market

As China flattens out, IHG to focus on India marke...

By Jaideep Sarin Kochi – International hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will focus on India ! in the next decade with a target... read more »

Inflation to moderate to 5 per cent: Chidambaram

Inflation to moderate to 5 per cent: Chidambaram

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday expressed the hope that rate of price rise will ease to below 5 per cent following steps taken by the government... read more »

RBI offers Rs.5,000 crore liquidity support to small fi...

RBI offers Rs.5,000 crore liquidity support to small firms

Mumbai – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday said it will provide Rs.5,000 crore liquidity support to micro and small enterprises to help them tide... read more »

IDBI Bank to raise Rs. 1,200-cr fresh capital through Q...

IDBI Bank to raise Rs. 1,200-cr fresh capital through QIP

State-run IDBI Bank on Saturday said it will raise up to Rs. 1,200 crore through institutional placement of shares. The bank needs an additional Rs. 3,000 this... read more »

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Snobbery about vocational education is denying our children oppor...

It is comforting to believe that one child’s success need not diminish another’s. In reality, we cannot avoid turning some children into sacrificial lambs. For the past four years, the... read more »

Education quality worsens under UPA : Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)

Education quality worsens under UPA : Annual Statu...

New Delhi – Despite levying a tax to fund education and enacting a law to ensure access to education for all children between the ages of 6 and... read more »

Texas public education woes

When the Texas Legislature cut $5.4 billion from school coffers in 2011, school districts and other interested parties filed suit claiming that, as a result of... read more »

Education Equals Prosperity, Period

Schools caught in red tape generated by new education mandates

All over the world, economists have been arguing for years about how to make regions prosper. Roads and infrastructure? Good government? Outside aid? There has... read more »

CBSE’s free education for girl child still pendin...

CBSE's free education for girl child still pending

Ludhiana – Being the parent of a single girl child, the central government and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) gives you the facility of free... read more »

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Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish – why India�...

Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish – why India's big cities are becoming unliveable **India’s Urban Paradox: Infrastructure Investment Fails to Translate to Enhanced... read more »

India top court orders ex-lawmaker to stay in jail...

India top court orders ex-lawmaker to stay in jail over rape **Public Uproar Prompts Supreme Court Intervention in Ex-Legislator’s Rape... read more »

FIFA Received 150 Million World Cup Ticket Requests, Sa...

FIFA Received 150 Million World Cup Ticket Requests, Says Infantino **Unprecedented Demand Surges for 2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets** Dubai, UAE – The fervor... read more »

Famous Pak YouTuber Attacked Inside Court Premises in K...

Famous Pak YouTuber Attacked Inside Court Premises in Karachi **YouTuber Rajab Butt Assaulted at Karachi Courthouse Amidst Blasphemy Allegations** Karachi,... read more »

Delhi Govt Constitutes Expert Committee to Combat Capit...

Delhi Govt Constitutes Expert Committee to Combat Capital's Hazardous Air **Delhi Establishes Expert Panel to Tackle Persistent Air Pollution Crisis** New... read more »

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EU threatens to freeze data sharing with US

EU disappointed at Japan’s new emission target!

Warsaw – The European Union has expressed disappoi! ntment at Japan’s new greenhouse gas emission reduction target announced Friday, Xinhua reported. Tokyo said it would cut its carbon... read more »

South Korea mourns Nelson Mandela's death

DPRK slams S. Korean president as “maniac...

PYONGYANG – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Friday blasted South Korean President Park Geun-hye for her recent... read more »

EU to build economic, political partnership with Myanma...

EU to build economic, political partnership with Myanmar

Yangon – The European Union (EU) has vowed to build economic and political partnership with Myanmar and cooperate in areas of establishing industries and... read more »

Scottish parliament passes independence referendum bill

Scottish parliament passes independence referendum bill

Edinburg – The Scottish parliament Thursday passed a bill to allow the people of Scotland to choose whether Scotland should be an independent... read more »

Mixed reactions to Kevin Rudd’s retirement from politic...

Mixed reactions to Kevin Rudd’s retirement from politics

Sydney – Former Australian Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has wound up his 15-years of political career today, while his friends and opponents remain... read more »

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Ethnic communities of Manipur celebrate Mera Hou Chongba Festival

Ethnic communities of Manipur celebrate Mera Hou Chongba Festival

Imphal – In an endeavor to strengthen brotherhood and unity among various tribes and communities in the region, ‘Mera Hou Chongba’ festival was recently celebrated in Manipur. A large... read more »

Artists from northeast showcase their talent in Agra

Artists from northeast showcase their talent in Ag...

Agra – Artists from northeastern states recently took part in the 10th All India Drama and Dance Festival in Agra. The five-day long festival,... read more »

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Football

Jose Mourinho labels Luis Suarez `acrobatic swimming pool` diver

Jose Mourinho labels Luis Suarez `acrobatic swimming pool` diver

London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly called Liverpool’s Luis Suarez an ‘acrobatic swimming pool’ diver and accused the striker of trying to con a penalty. Mourinho said... read more »

Moyes backs Man U's `traditionally strong spirit` to boost PL title chances

Moyes backs Man U’s `traditionally strong sp...

Johannesburg – Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that he believes the Old Trafford side’s traditionally strong spirit will... read more »

Mourinho hopes Suarez gets `little injured` ahead of Ch...

Jose Mourinho labels Luis Suarez `acrobatic swimming pool` diver

Johannesburg – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has quipped that a ‘little injury’ might deprive Liverpool of its in-form striker Luis Suarez... read more »

`Sacked` Villas-Boas hints next managing job may be awa...

`Sacked` Villas-Boas hints next managing job may be away from England

London – Sacked Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has reportedly hinted that his next job may be away from England, although he added that he... read more »

Mourinho rules out Chelsea, Arsenal from Premier League...

Mourinho rules out Chelsea, Arsenal from Premier League title race

London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out his own club and Arsenal from the Premier League title race and said that Liverpool can be this... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

China grants GOLD import licenses to foreign banks for first time

Singapore / Shanghai –  China has granted licenses to import gold to two foreign banks for the first time, sources said, as moves to open the world’s biggest physical bullion market... read more »

Gold prices on monday fell by Rs 15 to Rs 30,200 per ten grams

Gold prices on monday fell by Rs 15 to Rs 30,200 p...

Snapping its three-day rising streak, gold prices on Monday fell by Rs 15 to Rs 30,200 per ten grams in the national capital on lower demand at... read more »

Gold And Silver : 2014

Gold And Silver : 2014

Gold and Silver, dropped lead by the US Dollar strength as investors turn cautious ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s meeting on... read more »

Gold prices fall in Asia over upbeat U.S. trade deficit

No plans to roll back gold import curbs: FM P. Chidambaram

Gold futures continued to trade lower on Wednesday after official data showed that the U.S. trade deficit narrowed to a four-year low in November, which... read more »

Gold drops by Rs. 130 to Rs. 30,360 per 10 grams on slu...

New Delhi – Snapping a three-day rally, gold prices fell by Rs. 130 to Rs. 30,360 per 10 grams in the national capital on Saturday on stockists selling... read more »

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Health & Fitness

‘Smart drugs’ may harm young brains: Study

Kimberly Urban at the University of Delaware and Wen-Jun Gao at Drexel University College of Medicine found that any short-term boost in mental performance due to smart drugs may come at a heavy... read more »

Control sugar: Limit fruit juice intake to once a ...

London – Love fruit juice daily in the morning? Limit the glass to once a day because of its high sugar content, researchers from the British... read more »

Brain zapping may control scary dreams

A new study has found that electric scalp stimulation can help control nightmares, especially for those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.... read more »

Breastfeeding enhances kids’ immune system

Washington: A new study has revealed that breastfeeding promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut of the kids, which builds their immune... read more »

Laughter can boost memory!

A new study has revealed that humor and laughter can help in fighting against memory loss as they lessen the damage caused on the learning ability of a person... read more »

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Investing

Gold futures down at Rs 27,667 per 10 gm

Gold prices fell 0.3 per cent to Rs 27,667 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in... read more »

Gold futures down at Rs 27,667 per 10 gm

Gold prices fell 0.3 per cent to Rs 27,667 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. On... read more »

Gold futures down 0.10% on weak global cues, profit-boo...

NEW DELHI: Gold prices fell 0.10 per cent to Rs 27,641 per 10 grams in futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. At... read more »

Five reasons why gold may plunge to below Rs 24,000 per...

MUMBAI: ‘Invest in gold’ is not a buzz-word anymore as the yellow metal has corrected in the international market after a 12-year bull-run. Once... read more »

Gold Prices Drop to 16-Week Low

Gold prices sank to their lowest level in 16 weeks as worries about political friction in Eastern Europe subsided and amid signs that the U.S. economy... read more »

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Lifestyle

Daily Exercise boosts brain health in adults

Daily exercise can help youngsters boost their brain performance, finds a study. In the brain, blood flow and cognitive function peak during young adulthood. The new study of 52 young women found... read more »

Inadequate pregnancy weight gain puts infants at risk of death

Healthy Tips : 5 must-eat vegetables for moms-to-b...

After one comes across the news of a positive pregnancy, all that one can feel is happiness and excitement. Pregnancy is certainly the most beautiful... read more »

4 delicious ways to cook meat

Stir frying: All you need to do is cut the meat in thin strips, get rid of as much fat as possible and stir fry it in a hot pan or wok, with a little oil. You... read more »

Food choices to beat menstrual cramps

Negotiating menstrual pain is part of every woman’s life. While some women resign themselves to the pain, others pop pain killers. Fortunately, research... read more »

Ways to block bad thoughts!

It’s the new-age mantra touted to help you achieve a more fulfilling life -positive thinking. However, while many of us indulge in happy thoughts and... read more »

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Middle East

Gaza residents see no joy in Muslim Eid holiday

One of the most joyous days in the Muslim calendar, the holiday of Eid al-Fitr was marked on Monday by tears and sorrow in the Gaza Strip, left battered by three weeks of merciless fighting between... read more »

UN calls for immediate Gaza truce

UNITED NATIONS: The UN security council has called for “an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza war between... read more »

Attack on prisoner convoy kills 60 people in Iraq

BAGHDAD: Iraqi officials say militants have attacked a prisoner convoy north of Baghdad, killing 52 prisoners and eight soldiers. They said the dawn attack... read more »

Defying flight ban, Kerry lands in Israel on truce miss...

Kerry likens Kim Jong Un to Saddam Hussein

Washington’s top diplomat flew into Tel Aviv on Wednesday, defying a US flight ban, to try to broker an end to violence in Gaza, which has killed... read more »

Al-Qaida vows to sever hands of ‘corrupt’ Y...

ADEN: Al-Qaida has threatened to sever the hands of “corrupt” officials in the southeastern province of Hadramawt, where the jihadists have been... read more »

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National

Irans protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the bri...

Irans protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink? **Title: Escalating Domestic Unrest Poses Renewed Challenges to Iranian Leadership** Iran’s theocratic regime is confronting... read more »

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves hero son ki...

In a Venezuelan home, a father grieves hero son killed in U.S. raid **Title: Venezuelan Family Grapples with Loss Following U.S. Operation** In the... read more »

Hundreds of Iranian protesters feared killed; U.S. cons...

Hundreds of South Africans gather outside Mandela’s home

Hundreds of Iranian protesters feared killed; U.S. considers military strikes **U.S. Weighs Options Amidst Reports of Escalating Unrest in Iran** Washington... read more »

Built on care and connection: How one Somali-British wo...

Babies are born with `built-in body awareness ability`

Built on care and connection: How one Somali-British woman is strengthening diaspora communities **Bridging Cultures: Community Leader Fosters Empowerment... read more »

UN chief shocked by reports of excessive force against ...

UN chief shocked by reports of excessive force against protesters in Iran **Title: United Nations Calls for De-escalation Amidst Escalating Iranian... read more »

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North America

US can access Britons' personal data under secret deal

US can access Britons’ personal data under secret deal

London – The US National Security Agency has stored the personal electronic data of British citizens under a secret deal with London, according to files leaked by Edward Snowden and published... read more »

Kerry, Karzai reach pact on U.S. troop stay beyond 2014

Kerry, Karzai reach pact on U.S. troop stay beyond...

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said that he and Afghan President Hamid Karzai had agreed on the terms of the bilateral security agreement... read more »

US Congressman Trey Radel arrested for cocaine possessi...

US Congressman Radel arrested for cocaine possession

Washington – First-term US congressman Trey Radel of Florida has been arrested for possession of cocaine, court documents showed on Tuesday. A form filed... read more »

End self-inflicted fiscal pain, says Obama

End self-inflicted fiscal pain, says Obama

Washington – US President Barack Obama called for bipartisan efforts to end self-inflicted fiscal pain in the nation, like the government shutdown that... read more »

Give diplomacy a chance for six months on Iran sanction...

Obama assuages Netanyahu on Iran post 'historic blunder' remarks

A day before the United States and the other world leaders are set to resume negotiations with Iran in Geneva, U.S. President Barack Obama has asked American... read more »

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Politics

‘Directionless’ AAP has no agenda: Manish Tewari

With Arvind Kejriwal questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi whether he would fulfill his promise to grant full statehood for Delhi, Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday said one should avoid... read more »

Sakshi Maharaj refuses to regret 4 kids remark, sa...

Despite a massive uproar over his statement demanding that every Hindu woman in the country must produce at least four babies to protect their... read more »

Planning Commission’s end will spur privatization...

New Delhi: The government decision to replace the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog is a regressive step that will only push India towards a market-driven... read more »

Graft probes: After NCP, CM Fadnavis goes after Congres...

After granting the go-ahead to probe graft charges against senior NCP leaders, the BJP-led government in Maharashtra is now focussing on allegations of graft... read more »

Court Relief for AAP’s Somnath Bharti in Controve...

A court in Delhi has set aside an order holding controversial former minister Somnath Bharti of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) guilty of racial prejudice because of... read more »

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Sci - Tech

HTC Desire 616, One (E8) smartphones launches in India at Rs. 16...

New Delhi: Buoyed by strong growth in sales in the country, Taiwanese handset maker HTC today said it aims to capture 15 per cent share of the multi-billion dollar Indian smartphone market. The... read more »

This device may ‘kill’ computer mouse

WASHINGTON: A thimble-like device that sits at the end of your finger and allows you to interact with the virtual world in three dimensions may... read more »

How to Teach Humans to Remember Really Complex Password...

If passwords are considered the bane of the data security industry, it’s partly because humans are awful at choosing them: By some counts, we still pick... read more »

Indian joint winner of George Polya Prize

Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has become the first joint winner of the prestigious 2014 George Polya Prize for finding a solution to a... read more »

LAVA UNVEILS 6-INCH PHABLET ‘MAGNUM X604’ FOR RS 11,999...

A new 6-inch phablet is going to hit the shelves under brand Lava. The newly launched phablet dubbedMagnum X604 is now available for Rs 11,999. The phablet... read more »

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South Asia

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

Gen Sharif shifted army from India-centric position: Daily

Islamabad – Pakistan’s new army chief General Raheel Sharif is credited with “shifting the army away from its India-centric position”, said a daily here Friday. An editorial... read more »

Prachanda to visit India to meet ailing daughter

Prachanda to visit India to meet ailing daughter

Kathmandu – Nepalese Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda will visit India Thursday to meet his daughter who is in a “very... read more »

Britain firm on Lanka probe into war crimes

Britain firm on Lanka probe into war crimes

By Anasudhin Azeez London – British Prime Minister David Cameron has reiterated his demand for an independent inquiry into the alleged mass killing of... read more »

Iran, Pak to fast track IP gas pipeline project startin...

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

Islamabad – Pakistan and Iran have agreed to fast track the IP gas pipeline project starting this December in a bid to formulate a more realistic time... read more »

Rasheel Sharif to be new Pak Army chief

Rasheel Sharif to be new Pak Army chief

Ending weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as Pakistan’s new Army Chief and Lt Gen Rashid Mehmood... read more »

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Sports

Cole leaves Leicester after 18 years 'with heavy heart'

Cole leaves Leicester after 18 years 'with heavy heart' **Cole’s Departure Signals End of an Era at Leicester Tigers** Leicester Tigers are set to bid farewell to Dan Cole, a name... read more »

Ake rejects West Ham move – Thursday's ...

Ake rejects West Ham move – Thursday's gossip **Premier League Transfer Market Heats Up as Key Players Weigh Options** The summer transfer... read more »

Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash **Joshua Mourns Loss of Close Associates Following Nigerian Traffic Accident** British heavyweight... read more »

Sackings, trophies & the long throw returns –...

Sackings, trophies & the long throw returns – your PL club's 2025 reviewed **Premier League 2025: A Season of Highs, Lows, and Unexpected... read more »

How is the Premier League doing in the race for five Ch...

How is the Premier League doing in the race for five Champions League places? **Premier League’s Pursuit of Additional Champions League Berth... read more »

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Travel

UCI recognises Tour de India 2013

Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) recognises Tour de India 2013

The Tour de India 2013 has been listed in the international race calendar of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the second edition of the multi-city event will witness the participation of... read more »

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

China unveils `flying ray-styled` eco-conscious Sh...

Washington – China has recently unveiled its brand new Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport terminal, which is eco-friendly and futuristic... read more »

Tamil Nadu’s proud of its heritage

Tamil Nadu's proud of its heritage

The state not only houses a great collection of artefacts in its various mesuems, but UNESCO has recognized some of the sites here as having cultural and... read more »

Tips to make holidays more joyful revealed

Tips to make holidays more joyful revealed

Washington – While for many holidays are a time to rejoice and have fun, for some people it is a time of stress, loneliness, anxiety and dysfunction. E.... read more »

Best ways to fight jetlag revealed

Best ways to fight jetlag revealed

Beijing – A leading travel search site has revealed what methods that passengers prefer to fight jetlag. The survey by Tianxun.cn found that some... read more »

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World

Syrian government, SDF agree on a four-day ceasefire

Syrian government, SDF agree on a four-day ceasefire **Fragile Ceasefire in Syria as Accusations of Violations Mount** Beirut – A tentative ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the... read more »

Donald Trump

Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are...

Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue **President’s Economic Assertions Face Scrutiny Amid Data Discrepancies** Washington... read more »

Jesus brace helps Arsenal down Inter to seal Champions ...

Ancient burial box contains earliest reference to Jesus

Jesus brace helps Arsenal down Inter to seal Champions League qualification **Arsenal Secure Champions League Knockout Stage Berth with Decisive Victory Over... read more »

Vinicius defies boos with star turn in Real Madrids 6-1...

US defies Chinese restrictions by flying bombers over Senkaku islands

Vinicius defies boos with star turn in Real Madrids 6-1 UCL rout of Monaco **Madrid Dominate Monaco in Champions League Clash Amidst Vinicius... read more »

Cold and dark: UN rights chief condemns Russian strikes...

Brutal arctic chill means parts of US colder than Mars

Cold and dark: UN rights chief condemns Russian strikes on Ukraines power grid **Title: UN Condemns Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Amidst Winter... read more »

Israel attacks Gaza Again

Gaza: War crimes probe pledges to continue work for justice and accountability

Gaza: War crimes probe pledges to continue work for justice and accountability **UN-Mandated Investigators Affirm Commitment to Gaza War Crimes Inquiry Amidst New Peace Initiative** Geneva... read more »

Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide cheap highs emerges

Dangerous nostalgia is a threat to multilateralism, UN deputy chief tells Danish MPs

Dangerous nostalgia is a threat to multilateralism, UN deputy chief tells Danish MPs **UN Deputy Chief Calls for Renewed Commitment to Multilateralism Amidst Shifting Geopolitical... read more »

Donald Trump

Trump launches Board of Peace at Davos, testing global order

Trump launches Board of Peace at Davos, testing global order **Trump Administration Unveils New Peace Initiative at World Economic Forum, Garnering Mixed Reactions** Davos, Switzerland –... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.

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