Tuesday, August 31, 2010

WikiLeaks founder questioned by Swedish police

WikiLeaks founder questioned by Swedish police

WikiLeaks founder questioned by Swedish police

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been questioned by Swedish police about an allegation that he mistreated a woman, his lawyer said on Tuesday.


Before Obama address, a new look for Oval Office

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The Oval Office has gotten a makeover. When US President Barack Obama addresses the nation on Iraq on Tuesday night, he will do so from newly redecorated digs. The look, which includes new and reupholstered furniture and new paint and wallpaper, is more modern and tends toward neutral hues of brown and taupe, rather than the gold and yellow tones favored by his predecessor, George W Bush.


Mumbai: Google maps for Govindas

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You've certainly seen them on the roads of Mumbai, the colour, the crowd and the camaraderie. But Mumbai's street festival is now getting a shot in the arm - with a little help from technology.


Next Oxford dictionary to be published only online?

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Amidst growing use of the Internet world-wide, publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) said the third edition may not be published in print hard copy form but only online.


Man vs elephant: Conflict over habitat

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Conflict between man and elephant has increased over the years. The main cause is a shrinking habitat and loss of the traditional migratory routes taken by elephant herds. The elephant task force set up by the ministry of environment has recommended a National Elephant Conservation Authority similar to the one for tigers.


China's threat: India gets serious

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The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met in New Delhi on Tuesday where top ministers and the PM discussed about the recent tension with China. India's envoy to Beijing S Jaishankar has also been called to give his inputs.


Obama to address joint session of Parliament on Nov 9

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US President Barack Obama, who is visiting India in November, will address the joint session of Parliament on November 9. The winter session of Parliament will start on November 8.


Diversion of funds for SC/ST to CWG wrong: Chidambaram

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The Government on Tuesday admitted in the Rajya Sabha that diversion of funds meant for the welfare of SC/STs to Commonwealth Games projects by the Delhi Government was "wrong" and efforts would be made to bring them back to the SC/ST Fund.


Lionel Richie stars in new TV ad

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Lionel Richie is seen following Gary Lineker around in pursuit of his crisps in a new TV ad for Walkers Extra Crunchy crisps. It's the first ad that Richie, known for hits such as 'Hello' and 'Dancing On The Ceiling,' has appeared in for 30 years.


Take on nexus between crime lords, cricketers: Qayyum

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To purge cricket of corruption, the nexus between ruthless South Asian crime lords and cricketers must be broken, a former judge earlier involved with investigations of match-fixing in Pakistan has said.


We have to destroy terror sanctuaries: Afghan NSA

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Afghanistan's National Security Advisor, Dr Rangin Dafdar Spanta, has told NDTV that for stability in the region, terrorist camps and sanctuaries must be eliminated.


Vijender, Akhil in India's CWG Boxing squad

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Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh (75kg) and defending Commonwealth Games gold medallist Akhil Kumar (56kg) will spearhead a 10-strong Indian boxing challenge in the Delhi Commonwealth Games from October 3 to 14.


Mohammed Asif dropped from Malayalam film

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Mired in a match-fixing controversy, tainted Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Asif who was to debut in a Malayalam film has now been dropped from the movie, according to its director Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.


Butt, Asif, Amir summoned by Scotland Yard in match-fixing controversy

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In wake of the match-fixing allegations, Pakistan captain Salman Butt and pacers Mohd Asif and Mohd Aamer have been barred from practising in Taunton.


Peg or two can help you hang on there for more years

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Downing a peg or two could be good for you and give you a longer life than teetotalers. Researchers have found that good health among older people was linked to moderate drinking.


Arvinda Rao appointed new DGP of Andhra Pradesh

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Ending a day-long suspense, Andhra Padesh Government finally issued an order appointing Indian Police Service Officer of the 1977 batch K Aravinda Rao as the new Director General of State Police.


English, computer classes for Mumbai dabbawalas

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Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) has launched a special course of English speaking and Computer skills for the 5000 dabbawalas of Mumbai.


Pranab vs Advani on Swiss accounts

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Government on Tuesday said the pact with Switzerland to get details on illicit wealth stashed in Swiss banks would be applicable only for prospective information and not for incidents of the past.


Pakistan court summons cricketers for treason

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A Pakistan court on Tuesday summoned seven national cricket players, the country's sports minister and its cricket chief to face treason charges over fixing allegations in England.


Supreme Court reopens Bhopal gas tragedy case

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Seven Indians, who were executives of Union Carbide, and were sentenced to two years in jail for their role in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 could soon be looking at tougher charges. The Supreme Court has re-opened the Bhopal case.


Pak floods: India increases aid to $25 mn

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India on Tuesday announced additional $20 million assistance to Pakistan which is grappling with the worst floods in recent history of the region.


Hate charges for student who attacked Muslim cabbie

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A 21-year-old film student accused of slashing a taxi driver last week after questioning whether he was a Muslim was indicted on two hate crimes on Tuesday.


26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan now in a comic book

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He perhaps couldn't run faster than a speeding bullet or clear tall buildings in a single bound. But no one would doubt that 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was a real-life hero. And very soon you will be able to read the tales of courage of this braveheart on your mobile handset or at the click of a mouse.


Modi: PM is 'mopping venues', but CWG is a mess

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Over the weekend, he took on the Prime Minister, stating that Dr Manmohan Singh should apologise for Home Minister P Chidambaram's saffron terror remark. Now, Narendra Modi has slammed the PM over the Commonwealth Games.


iPhone app to replace the stethoscope?

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The iPhone could soon replace the doctors' best friend, the traditional stethoscope, thanks to a free application created by a University College London researcher.


Pakistan match-fixing: How UK media is reporting the scandal

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Irked by the slow approach of authorities in taking action against cricketers accused of spot-fixing, a British newspaper today called for the entire Pakistani team be sent home from England.


Gujarat High Court orders quashing of FIR against IPS Kuldeep Sharma

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In a reprieve to IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma, the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday quashed the FIR against him in connection with the 1984 Kutch encounter case.


North Carolina farm produces emerald shaped into massive gem

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An emerald so large it's being compared with the crown jewels of Russian empress Catherine the Great was pulled from a pit near corn rows at a North Carolina farm.


Rewari: Girl marries against families wishes, gets abducted

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A girl, who had married a youth of her own village against her family's wishes after eloping with him, was taken away forcibly from the Rewari court complex by some persons.


Police bust inter-state arms dealers in Bokaro

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Two persons suspected to be supplying weapons to Maoists and miscreants were arrested on Monday at Madhudih village in Bokaro district, a police officer said.


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