Wednesday, June 29, 2011

DU fake admission scam: how touts operate - India News - IBNLive

DU fake admission scam: how touts operate - India News - IBNLive: "Last week the Delhi Police's crime branch busted the fake admission racket at the Delhi University (DU). The parents have now come forward to share how they were cheated by touts and how the university's complicated admission procedure leads unsuspecting students to such racketeers."

Not a lameduck or a puppet PM: Manmohan - India News - IBNLive

Not a lameduck or a puppet PM: Manmohan - India News - IBNLive: "Under fire for his silence, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met Editors as part of his new media outreach strategy on Wednesday and showed he's the boss."

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

UPA in damage control, defers Monsoon Session - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

UPA in damage control, defers Monsoon Session - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "The UPA Government is in a damage control mode and has deferred the Monsoon Session of Parliament by a fortnight. The Government has decided to convene the session from August 1 to September 8.

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Rape cases: UP NHRC seeks reply from Govt - India News - IBNLive

Rape cases: UP NHRC seeks reply from Govt - India News - IBNLive: "Taking suo motu cognisance of rape cases in different districts of Uttar Pradesh, the State Human Rights Commission has sought a reply from the government and the police.

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Google doodle celebrates the summer solstice - Tech News - IBNLive

Google doodle celebrates the summer solstice - Tech News - IBNLive: "A floral doodle called the 'First Day of Summer' by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami marks the summer solstice on the Google home page. Murakami was, in 2008, one of Time magazine's 100 most powerful people.

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Lokpal: Govt positive, Team Anna sceptical - India News - IBNLive

Lokpal: Govt positive, Team Anna sceptical - India News - IBNLive: "The eighth meeting of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee seemed to have ended on a positive note on Monday with Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal claiming that 80 to 85 per cent agreement has been reached between the government and the civil society members. However, civil society member Prashant Bhushan claimed that differences still remain on several contentious issues and added that some

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Big B borrows Prakash Jha's look for 'Aarakshan' - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive

Big B borrows Prakash Jha's look for 'Aarakshan' - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive: "Share
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For Aarakshan we first heard about Amitabh Bachchan borrowing the exact cut of Prakash Jha's beard and hair for his character. It now turns out the megastar borrowed not just his facial look but also the clothes to play the college professor.

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Impersonator mocks Obama, Gingrich at GOP forum - World News - IBNLive

Impersonator mocks Obama, Gingrich at GOP forum - World News - IBNLive: "A Barack Obama impersonator was ushered off the stage after he mocked the Republican presidential hopefuls and joked about the real president's biracial roots to a room full of conservative activists Saturday.

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Digvijaya slams UP govt on crime against women - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Digvijaya slams UP govt on crime against women - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "Reacting to recent incidents of crime against women in Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Monday slammed the Mayawati government for the collapse of law and order in the state.

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2G: SC rejects Kanimozhi, Kumar's bail plea - India News - IBNLive

2G: SC rejects Kanimozhi, Kumar's bail plea - India News - IBNLive: "DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar will have to stay in New Delhi's Tihar Jail for some more time as the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected their bail petition. Kanimozhi and Kumar has been directed by the Supreme Court to go back to the trial court after the charges are framed if they want bail.

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Friday, June 17, 2011

White House CIO Vivek Kundra to step down - Tech News - IBNLive

White House CIO Vivek Kundra to step down - Tech News - IBNLive: "US President Barack Obama's Indian-American infotech czar Vivek Kundra is headed to Harvard University this year for a fellowship programme and is expected to leave his post at the White House as Chief Information Officer in August.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Rajinikanth discharged from hospital in Singapore - Movies News News - IBNLive

Rajinikanth discharged from hospital in Singapore - Movies News News - IBNLive: "Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was discharged from a hospital in Singapore on Wednesday. Rajinikanth was flown to Singapore from Chennai for treatment and was admitted to intensive care unit of the city-state's Mount Elizabeth Hospital on May 29.

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Dey murder case: suspect's sketch released - India News - IBNLive

Dey murder case: suspect's sketch released - India News - IBNLive: "The Mumbai Crime Branch on Monday released a sketch of a suspect in the murder case of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey. According to the Crime Branch the suspect is 20-25 years old with a medium built and 5.5 feet tall. He is of dark complexion.

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BJP, RSS slam Cong, say it supports corruption - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

BJP, RSS slam Cong, say it supports corruption - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

BJP, RSS slam Cong, say it supports corruption - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

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Islamabad: suicide bomber strikes outside a bank - Pakistan News - IBNLive

Islamabad: suicide bomber strikes outside a bank - Pakistan News - IBNLive: "A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a private bank in the heart of the Pakistani capital on Monday, killing a security guard and injuring several others, police said.

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UP food dept to use Facebook for transperancy - India News - IBNLive

UP food dept to use Facebook for transperancy - India News - IBNLive: "With a view to ensure greater transparency and better interaction, Uttar Pradesh food and civil supplies department will be using social networking site Facebook to improve the department's functioning.

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Cong blames DMK for drubbing in Tamil Nadu - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Cong blames DMK for drubbing in Tamil Nadu - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "Blaming DMK for the drubbing in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections, Congress has said there is a need to take a 'relook' at its strategy in the southern state as the party must not lose its vote bank due to 'mistakes of its coalition partners'.

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First look: Vidya Balan in 'The Dirty Picture' - Movies News News - IBNLive

First look: Vidya Balan in 'The Dirty Picture' - Movies News News - IBNLive: "The first look of Vidya Balan as Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture is out. Directed by Milan Luthria, the film chronicles the romantic journey of the erstwhile screen sensation, Silk Smitha.

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Fresh blow for Nokia as CTO ducks out - Tech News - IBNLive

Fresh blow for Nokia as CTO ducks out - Tech News - IBNLive: "Nokia said its chief technology officer had taken a leave of absence and a Finnish newspaper said he was unlikely to return due to disagreements on strategy, a fresh blow for the struggling mobile phone company.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Facebook facial recognition sparks concerns - Tech News - IBNLive

Facebook facial recognition sparks concerns - Tech News - IBNLive: "Facebook has quietly expanded the availability of technology to automatically identify people in photos, renewing concerns about the privacy practices of the world's top social networking service.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Monday, June 6, 2011

Dayanidhi Maran denies ex-Aircel chief's charge - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Dayanidhi Maran denies ex-Aircel chief's charge - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "Countering former Aircel chief C Sivasankaran's charge on Monday, DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran said he never forced or arm-twisted the former Aircel chief to sell his business when he was the telecom minister.

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Was forced to sell stake, Aircel founder to CBI - India News - IBNLive

Was forced to sell stake, Aircel founder to CBI - India News - IBNLive: "Aircel founder C Sivasankaran on Monday told the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that he was forced to sell stake in his company after his applications for telecom licence was rejected in 2006 by former communications minister Dayanidhi Maran, sources said.

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Ramdev supporter critical after police crackdown - India News - IBNLive

Ramdev supporter critical after police crackdown - India News - IBNLive: "The police crackdown on Baba Ramdev and his supporters led to many of them being injured. The police action not only destroyed property at the Ramlila grounds, but also left many Ramdev supporters injured. One of the seriously injured is 50-year-old Gurgaon resident Rajbala, who was attending Ramdev agitation. She was allegedly hit on the neck, back and leg during Saturday night's swoop.

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Sedition charge against Digvijaya Singh - India News - IBNLive

Sedition charge against Digvijaya Singh - India News - IBNLive: "A local court on Monday accepted a complaint seeking to register a case of sedition against Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh for allegedly describing Yoga guru Ramdev as a 'fraud'.

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Police crackdown on Ramdev unites civil society - India News - IBNLive

Police crackdown on Ramdev unites civil society - India News - IBNLive: "Baba Ramdev's Satyagraha may have come to an abrupt end, but its impact is still being felt. Team Anna Hazare, which used to be considered his rival, has now decided to boycott the Lokpal meet called on Monday to express their support for Ramdev.

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Music, humour and yoga at Ramlila grounds - India News - IBNLive

Music, humour and yoga at Ramlila grounds - India News - IBNLive: "Devotional and patriotic songs on Saturday reverberated across the Ramilal Grounds, the site of yoga guru Baba Ramdev's hunger strike against black money, as his discourse was laced with humour and demonstration of 'asanas'.

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Ramdev's fast may help Anna's campaign - India News - IBNLive

Ramdev's fast may help Anna's campaign - India News - IBNLive: "With massive LCD screens, a 30 feet tall water proof tent and tight security the Ramlila Maidan near Daryaganj resembles a lavish durga pooja pandal more than anything else, but it's actually going to be used by yoga guru Baba Ramdev to rally support against corruption with his fast unto death.

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T20: Depleted India favourites to beat WI: Cricket Next

T20: Depleted India favourites to beat WI: Cricket Next: "A second string Indian team - led by Suresh Raina - will kick off the West Indies tour here at the Queen's Park Oval on Saturday, when they take on an equally young home team in the only Twenty20 international.

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Slain Pak journalist wanted to shift abroad - Pakistan News - IBNLive

Slain Pak journalist wanted to shift abroad - Pakistan News - IBNLive: "Journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad, slain two days after he filed a report alleging the possible infiltration of the Pakistan Navy by al Qaeda, had spoken to close friends about relocating abroad with his family after receiving several threats in recent months.

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Blatter re-elected FIFA president - Sports - Football - ibnlive

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700 terrorists waiting to cross LoC: Army - India News - IBNLive

700 terrorists waiting to cross LoC: Army - India News - IBNLive: "The Army has confirmed that at least 700 terrorists are waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir and there have been some incidents of firing at the Line of Control (LoC) to facilitate their crossing.

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Nokia calls report of Microsoft deal baseless - Business News - IBNLive

Nokia calls report of Microsoft deal baseless - Business News - IBNLive: "Shares in struggling mobile phone handset maker Nokia Oyj jumped on Wednesday in reaction to a web site report that said US-based Microsoft Corp had struck a deal to buy its mobile phone business for $19 billion.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Libya: UN accuses both sides of war crimes - World News - IBNLive

Libya: UN accuses both sides of war crimes - World News - IBNLive: "A UN panel investigating the conflict in Libya has accused both Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's regime and opposition forces of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in their 15-week fight.

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N Korea training computer whizzes as hackers - Tech News - IBNLive

N Korea training computer whizzes as hackers - Tech News - IBNLive: "Secretive North Korea is scouring its universities for computer prodigies to send overseas for training as part of a plan to expand its cyber warfare unit, a defector said on Wednesday, underscoring the increased risk of cyber attacks.

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2G accused Balwa wants to depose before JPC - India News - IBNLive

2G accused Balwa wants to depose before JPC - India News - IBNLive: "In a new twist which could have repercussions on the UPA, 2G accused Swan telecom promoter Shahid Balwa has written to the Joint Parliamentary Committee saying that he should be called to depose before Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).

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Mladic pats Muslim boy on head, kills his dad - World News - IBNLive

Mladic pats Muslim boy on head, kills his dad - World News - IBNLive: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"