Saturday, December 31, 2011

PM shown black flags by Anna supporters

PM shown black flags by Anna supporters


PM shown black flags by Anna supporters

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 07:02 PM PST

Anna's supporters raised slogans against corruption as soon as the PM came out after paying obeisance at the Golden Temple.

Dark new year for cyclone-hit districts in TN

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:24 PM PST

There has been no power supply in Cuddalore and Chidambaram for the past two days.

Anna admitted to Pune hospital, Team defers meet

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 05:56 PM PST

Anna Hazare was so weak that he had to be carried on a stretcher after he complained of chest congestion.

Black money: Govt to strengthen Finance Ministry

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:10 PM PST

The ministry will get additional powers and a host of officials with access to Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR).

Oil cos may hike petrol prices on Monday

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:43 PM PST

A hike of about Rs 2.10-2.13 per litre in petrol price is needed because of weakening Indian currency, experts say.

2G case trial to resume on Monday

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:17 PM PST

The case will resume with Raja questioning his former aide Aseervatham Achary, a key witness in the case.

Lalu didn't tell me to tear Lokpal Bill: Rajniti

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 07:23 PM PST

Leader of RJD in Rajya Sabha Zabir Hussain said one has to see his action in the context of the situation.

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Japan

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries due to the earthquake in Japan.

UK cops to meet Anuj Bidve's family in India

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:10 PM PST

Two persons are currently under arrest while a reward of 50,000 pounds has been announced to trace the killer.

Car prices: Dec discounts give way to Jan hikes

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:58 PM PST

Many car makers, Indian and multi-national, have announced price hikes in the range of 1-3 pc from January 1.

Doctors call off strike as Raj govt lifts ESMA

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 05:25 PM PST

The govt has also asked for a committee to be set up to review cases lodged against the agitating doctors.

'Dhoni set the tone for India's slide'

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'Dhoni set the tone for India's slide'Ian Chappell felt that Dhoni was extremely conservative on day four of the MCG Test.

'Tendulkar will comeback strongly at SCG'

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'Tendulkar will comeback strongly at SCG'Ganguly said over the years, Tendulkar's game has stood up every time it has been challenged.

To whitewash India stop Sachin, Viru: Chappell

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To whitewash India stop Sachin, Viru: ChappellIan Chappell feels that if Australia can shut down Sehwag and Tendulkar they can inflict a 4-0 whitewash on India.

Bounce India out in Sydney, says Clarke

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Bounce India out in Sydney, says ClarkeClarke wants his bowlers to be ruthless and continue with the same strength and aggression.

Review: 'Tinker Tailor...' is intensely cerebral

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:03 AM PST

The story is based on the novel by John le Carre 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' is intense and cerebral.

Review: 'Sherlock Holmes...' is pure entertainment

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 02:21 AM PST

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law return as the impeccably imaginative pair of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.

Google doodles New Year's Day

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:00 PM PST

The New Year's Day doodle on the Google home page signals a fresh beginning in the year 2012.

Google+ may have 400 mn users by end of 2012

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 11:28 PM PST

The service that opened for all users in September has passed the 62 million mark.

Cyber attacks could disrupt rail services

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 11:26 PM PST

Advances in switching technologies have exposed rail networks to the simplest form of cyber attacks.

Blackburn stun Man Utd to spoil Ferguson's party

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:58 AM PST

Blackburn Rovers' Ayegbeni Yakubu, center right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Manchester United during their Premier League match at Old Trafford on SaturdayAlex Ferguson's 70th birthday did not prove to be lucky for Manchester United.

Aston Villa win to knock Chelsea out of top four

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:28 AM PST

Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland, right, celebrates with teammate Charles N'Zogbia after scoring against Chelsea during their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Aston Villa came from behind to stun Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Van Persie takes Arsenal back to 4th with QPR win

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:40 AM PST

Arsenal's Robin Van Persie, right, shoots to score against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.Van Persie's goal was his 35th league goal of 2011.

Tottenham held 1-1 by late Swansea goal

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:33 AM PST

Rafael van der Vaart of Tottenham holds off Joe Allen of Swansea during their Premier League match on Saturday.Tottenham missed the chance to close within four points of the Premier League summit.

Powerful 7.0 magnitude quake rocks Tokyo

Powerful 7.0 magnitude quake rocks Tokyo


Powerful 7.0 magnitude quake rocks Tokyo

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:57 PM PST

A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Tokyo Sunday, Japan's Meteorological Agency said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury and no tsunami warning was issued.


North Korea vows to defend Kim Jong Un 'unto death'

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:28 PM PST

North Korea vowed Sunday to stage an all-out drive for prosperity as it unites behind new leader Kim Jong Un, ushering in 2012 with promises to resolve food shortages, bolster its military and defend ...


UK cops to fly to India to meet Anuj Bidve's family

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:55 PM PST

Two officials of the Greater Manchester Police are scheduled to fly to India to meet the family of Indian student Anuj Bidve, who was killed in an unprovoked attack on Boxing Day in Salford.


Afghan president welcomes US remarks on Taliban

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:57 AM PST

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday welcomed remarks from the Obama administration that the Taliban were not necessarily America's enemies.


HIV positive man 'infected hundreds' in US; turns himself in

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 04:51 AM PST

An HIV-positive man in US has potentially infected thousands of people - by having unprotected sex so he could spread the disease, according to a media report.


China to release war simulation video game used by the army

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:09 AM PST

China plans to release a war simulation video game for its public, called the Glorious Mission that reportedly targets US troops.


Memogate: Panel to summon Haqqani, ISI chief for questioning

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 01:20 AM PST

A Pakistan Parliamentary panel probing the memo scandal has decided to summon former envoy to the US Husain Haqqani, businessman Mansoor Ijaz and ISI chief Lt Gen Shuja Ahmed Pasha to appear before it...


Gilani rules out early polls, says his government will finish term

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 01:03 AM PST

Notwithstanding a series of crises faced by his government, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has dismissed any chance of early polls, saying the next general election would be held as schedu...


Anuj Bidve murder: UK police offer £50,000 reward to trace killer

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 12:50 AM PST

British police investigating the "horrific" murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve have offered a £50,000 reward to trace the killer and apologised to the victim's family for delay in informing about th...


A human touch for ancient scripts at Italy's book hospital

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 12:19 AM PST

Ancient manuscripts are treated like hospital patients at a famous book restoration institute in Rome that has worked on everything from the Dead Sea Scrolls to one of the oldest Korans in the world.


Pakistan judicial commission to probe memo scandal

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 11:56 PM PST

Pakistan's Supreme Court set up a judicial commission on Friday to investigate a secret memo scandal that threatens the government, lawyers said, dealing a blow to the country's leaders, who have argu...


US man guilty of arson at 'topless coffee shop'

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 11:32 PM PST

A man blamed for a fire that destroyed a coffee shop where topless waitresses worked has been found guilty of arson.