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Spot-Fixing Scandal: Rift between BCCI Chief and IPL Commissioner? Srinivasan Pressed to Resign

A few days after coming to the defence of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief N Srinivasan, Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Rajeev Shukla has now advised him to step aside while the inquiry into the spot-fixing scandal is on.

May 29, 2013

Pakistan’s First Lesbian Couple Brave Death Threats to Get Married in UK

Two Muslim women of Pakistani origin got married in a civil ceremony in the UK and applied for political asylum claiming threats to their lives.

May 28, 2013

Ranbir Kapoor Refutes Reports of ‘Awaara’ Remake, Says Classic Film Cannot be Remade

Actor Ranbir Kapoor dismissed reports of the iconic 'Awaara' being remade, clarifying that no such project was in the line.

May 24, 2013

10 New Developments in IPL Spot-Fixing Scandal: Should BCCI Chief Srinivasan Resign?

The Twenty20 cricketing extravaganza - Indian Premier League (IPL), has been hit hard after the Delhi police arrested three Rajasthan Royals players and over a dozen bookies last week in connection with the spot-fixing scandal.

May 24, 2013

Govt Gives Approval to Develop Quadricycles for Indian Roads

The Government of India on Wednesday has given a green signal for the proposed production of quadricycles to take place.

May 23, 2013

Hoax Bomb Call Sparks Panic at IIM Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Bangalore received a call on Thursday from an unidentified person threatening to blow up the institute premises.

May 23, 2013

Cannes Film Festival 2013: Chiranjeevi, Son Ram Charan Teja Walk the Red Carpet [PHOTO]

Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan Teja walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

May 20, 2013

Mount Everest’s Glaciers Melting at Alarming Rate, Climate Change Probable Cause

The world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest, has been plagued with climate change leading to fast shrinking glaciers, according to a recent study.

May 17, 2013

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Notion Ink's Next Generation Adam 2 Tablet to Release in June for ₹12,000: Report

Bangalore based company Notion Ink launched its next generation tablet PC, Adam 2, on the occasion of the 2013 National Technology Award ceremony organized at the Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi on 11 May.

May 13, 2013

Siddaramaiah Sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister; Congress Regime Begins after 7 Years

K Siddaramaiah was sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka on Monday as the Congress government returned to the state after seven years following a convincing victory in the recent elections.

May 13, 2013

Top 5 Mid-Range Android Jelly Bean OS Smartphones Available in India

The Indian smartphone market is currently home to more than 137 domestic and MNC smartphone makers which are churning out low-cost handsets almost every week. The pace at which companies are launching their products are leaving many consumers confused when it comes to choosing an ideal smartphone which boasts cool features and is still light on their pockets.

May 12, 2013

Union Ministers Pawan Kumar Bansal, Ashwani Kumar Resign

Bowing to increasing pressure from the Opposition, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar were forced to resign by the Manmohan Singh government on Friday night.

May 11, 2013

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka's Next Chief Minister; Swearing-in Ceremony on Monday

K Siddaramaiah is set to become the next chief minister of Karnataka after being elected the Congress legislature party leader by the party members on Friday.

May 10, 2013

Will Congress Choose Siddaramaiah over Mallikarjun as Karnataka's Next Chief Minister?

The suspense over the next chief minister of Karnataka is expected to end soon as the Congress team from Centre is arriving in Bangalore on Friday to choose the new leader. Senior party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and K Siddaramaiah are considered the frontrunners for the top post.