World News
Zardari And The Generals’ Consensus
- March 2, 2012
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Eight weeks ago, as rumours of an imminent coup swirled around Islamabad, few seemed to doubt democratic rule in Pakistan would soon be marched before a firing squad. Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's former Ambassador to the United States, had been recalled to face charges of conspiring to sack top military officials. There was even talk of a treason trial targeting President Asif Ali Zardari himself — with Mr. Haqqani as the Army's ...
Read MoreGreece Factory Siege Ends As Gunman Surrenders
- March 2, 2012
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A gunman who wounded two people and took another two hostage at a wheelie bin factory in northern Greece has surrendered, police say. The man had recently lost his job at the Helesi factory in Komotini. The two people injured - the factory manager and an employee - were taken to hospital where their lives are said not to be in danger. The hostages were both company drivers, reports say. Helesi recently shed ...
Read MoreTurkey Blast Wounds Police And A Civilian In Istanbul
- March 2, 2012
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Sixteen people have been hurt in an explosion that hit a police bus in the Turkish city of Istanbul, police say. The blast happened near the offices of the ruling Justice and Development Party. Istanbul police chief Huseyin Capkin said 15 police officers and a civilian were wounded when a remote controlled device placed on a stationary motorcycle exploded. Officials say it is too early to say who was behind the blast. "It appears ...
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India News
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‘Policy Paralysis’ Hits UPA, TMC To Hold Meet Today
- March 9, 2012
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New Delhi: The possibility of mid-term polls looms large on the UPA Government at the Centre as allies like the Trinamool Congress (TMC) speak openly about policy paralysis. TMC leader and Union Railways Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday openly said that "policy paralysis will be more acute", thanks to the ...
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Pakistan Keen On Recalibrating Ties With India
- March 2, 2012
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Without diluting its stated position on Kashmir, Pakistan on Thursday articulated a desire to recalibrate its relationship with India that has hinged on hostility till date. Arguing that three wars with and perennial hostility towards India had not achieved any results on outstanding issues, Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar ...
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Iran’s Parliamentary Election Is A Non-event For Opposition
- March 2, 2012
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Unlike the bitterly contested 2009 presidential election, Iran's parliamentary vote on Friday is not a confrontation between the regime and the opposition, it is a battlefield for factions within the establishment, fighting each other for a greater share of power. For critics of the regime, it is a non-event. But as ...
Technology News
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Google Released Android Design Stencils For Developers
- March 2, 2012
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One thing the Android apps lack is the design polish compared to iOS apps. We can’t say all apps are bad, but there are some Android apps which are out right ugly, this might change in the future with the Android design version 2. Android team today released Android design stencils ...
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Load Up The Chevrolet Wagon And Cruze
- March 2, 2012
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Stories of several new bodystyles spun off the Cruze platform have been circulating ever since the car first surfaced more than two years ago. While talk of coupes seemed to be wishful thinking more than a project to improve the basic appeal of the range, the idea of a station ...
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Nokia Demo 1.4Gbps Mobile Data Nokia Demo 1.4Gbps Mobile Data
- March 2, 2012
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As the Mobile World Congress continues in Barcelona, Nokia Siemens have garnered a fair bit of attention by demonstrating a 1.4 gigabit per second mobile data connection using the next iteration of 4G mobile technology, known as LTE-Advanced. If like me you're already salivating at the prospect of such blisteringly fast ...
Entertainment News
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Poonam Pandey Goes Topless On Twitter
- March 2, 2012
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Poonam Pandey's fans are loving every moment of this! After posting her pictures in various bikinis, the Kingfisher model has gone one step ahead and posed topless for her fans on Twitter. Raising the oomph bar, the model has posted a picture and wrote, "Finally on Public demand Sharing a pic ...
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Bips Gets Motivational Pat From Mahesh Bhatt
- March 2, 2012
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Mumbai: Bipasha Basu, who has worked with writer-filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt in some of her popular films like ‘Jism’ and ‘Raaz’, says she felt like a student when he pat her back in a recent meeting. "Yesterday met @MaheshNBhatt saab after long!I Received a pat on my back, lot of affection and ...
Law News
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New Pact To Help India Trace Black Money – Swiss Government
- September 7, 2009
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As India and Switzerland prepare to renegotiate the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, the Swiss government said it was confident that the pact would be finalized by next year and enable New Delhi to seek details about black money stashed in banks there. "Yes" was the emphatic answer of Switzerland's vice-president ...
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HC Steps In To Set Free 36 Bonded Labourers
- August 27, 2009
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CHENNAI: A total of 36 bonded laborers working in stone crushing units in Karur and Salem districts have walked free, thanks to a timely intervention of the Madras high court, which asked the authorities to rescue these laborers and rehabilitate them. A division bench comprising Justice FM Ibrahim Kalifulla and Justice ...
Sports News
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Amir May Marry His Lawyer Sajida
- March 2, 2012
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Karachi: Pakistan's banned pacer Mohammad Amir is head-over-heels in love with his lawyer Sajida Malik and both plan to get married soon, according to a report in a leading Pakistani newspaper. The report in the daily Jang, quoting sources, has said that the female lawyer - who is a British citizen ...
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Would’ve Dropped Non-Performing Players: Gavaskar
- March 2, 2012
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New Delhi, Mar 1: Former India cricket captain, Sunil Gavaskar today said the selectors should not be afraid of dropping non-performing players but refused to criticize the selection of the side for the upcoming Asia Cup. There was a speculation that some senior players may be dropped in the wake of ...
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Lahiri, Moore Lead Field In Bangkok
- March 2, 2012
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Anirban Lahiri of India continued his fine form by firing an opening round four-under-par 68 to share the lead with Jonathan Moore at The Open Championship International Final Qualifying at the Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok on Thursday. Lahiri, who clinched his second Asian Tour title at the SAIL-SBI Open ...
Health News
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Extended Sitting Increases Early Death Risk
- March 2, 2012
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Office workers beware: sitting down for extended periods greatly increases the risk of premature death, a new study has revealed. For many it has become the norm to be sitting for many hours of the day, on the way to work, at work, watching television or at the computer — and ...
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Live A Happy Life With Epilepsy
- March 2, 2012
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Go girl go. Live life to the fullest in spite of epilepsy. That is what Dr.Sanjeev V. Thomas and his team of doctors at Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology have been propounding. He is responsible for founding the Kerala Registry for Epilepsy and Pregnancy in 1998. ...
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Experimental Drug Could Protect Brain After Stroke
- March 2, 2012
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London: Scientists have come up with an experimental drug that holds promise for protecting the brain against the detrimental effects of a stroke. This drug has been in development for a few years. At this point, it has reached the most advanced stage of development among drugs created to reduce the brain’s ...
Hollywood News
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Zac Efron Fancied His Babysitter
- March 2, 2012
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Actor Zac Efron says his first love was his babysitter. The 24-year-old, who has previously dated his High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens, still has fond memories of the teenage girl who used to watch over him and his brothers when they were children. "Her name was Brook. I guess she was ...
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Tatum O’Neal Checks Back Into Rehab
- March 2, 2012
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Tatum O'Neal has allegedly checked herself back into rehab. The 48-year-old actress - who has previously battled against drug addiction - is reportedly said to have suffered a drugs relapse last month and she has voluntarily returned to a rehabilitation facility. An insider told RadarOnline: "Tatum made the decision to voluntarily check ...
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Robert Pattinson Too Scared To Sing
- March 2, 2012
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Actor Robert Pattinson says he has dropped the idea of becoming a rock star because he was afraid of being criticised for his musical offerings. "With movies, I can handle the criticism because you can always blame it on someone else. But with music, as soon as you put something out ...
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Eddie Murphy Wants Another Chance To Host Oscars
- March 2, 2012
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The Nutty Professor star Eddie Murphy says he still wants to host the Oscars despite dropping out of this year's ceremony. The 50-year-old funnyman was set to make his debut as the host of the Academy Awards, but stepped down when Oscars producer Brett Ratner resigned after coming under fire for ...
Bollywood News
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Bollywood Needs To Understand What Will Be Accepted Worldwide: Anil Kapoor
- March 2, 2012
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Just back from the BAFTAs, Anil Kapoor is all set to get busy with his television debut this year. The veteran actor who is busy looking after the production work of his latest venture talks about Bollywood going global: International identity I feel that Slumdog Millionaire (SDM) was a trendsetter of sorts. ...
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Daayan A Supernatural Mystery, Not Horror Film: Kalki
- March 2, 2012
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Kalki Koechlin is known to feature in offbeat films, and now the Indian actress of French descent will be seen in a new genre - Vishal Bhardwaj's supernatural thriller Daayan. "My next project is Daayan. It's a Kanan Iyer film. Vishal Bhardwaj is producing and writing it. It is not horror ...
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Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola’s Shoot Begins At Wankaner Palace
- March 2, 2012
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Shooting of Imran Khan-Anushka Sharma starrer Matru Ki Bijli ka Mandola has begun at the royal Wankaner palace. Director and veteran actor Pankaj Kapoor along with 300 artists reached Wankaner. The lead pair is expected to arrive soon. The palace has been booked for 27 days for the shoot, sources said. The palace is ...
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‘Heroine’ Based On Manisha Koirala’s Life?
- March 2, 2012
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Ever since Madhur Bhandarkar announced his ambitious project, ‘Heroine,’ the film has been in the news for various reasons. Now, it is heard that the film is inspired by the life of Manisha Koirala, who shot to fame in the 90s but then witnessed a sudden downfall in her career apparently ...