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Ranbir Kapoor's 'Barfi' Set to Release in Turkey on 10 May

Bollywood film "Barfi" starring Ranbir Kapoor is all set to get released in Turkey on 10 May.

May 9, 2013

Box Office Collection: 'Baadshah', 'Shadow', 'Udhayam NH4' Overseas Earnings

Jr NTR's "Baadshah" has performed extremely well at the US box office, while two other Telugu movies - "Udhayam NH4" and "Shadow" - have not received good response from audience.

May 7, 2013

Why China's Incursion in Ladakh Preceded Khurshid's Visit?

Ever since 1959 when the Tibetan Religious leader Dalai Lama crossed the mountains and sought refuge in Dharmashala, India's relations with China were on a rollercoaster and the 1962 war was a decisive factor that can never revert an unequal relationship set between the two giants.

May 3, 2013

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Supreme Court Clears FDI in Retail Sector, Says 'Consumer is King'

In what could come as a big relief to the Centre after being dogged by several corruption charges and scams, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the government's proposal to allow 51 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

May 2, 2013

'Zombie Worms' Secrete Bone-Melting Acid to Feed on Whale Skeletons

"Bone worms" or "zombie worms", belonging to the genus Osedax, use bone-melting acid to drill into thick whale bones lying on the seafloor and feed on them, reports a new study.

May 2, 2013

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'Iron Man 3' Box Office Collection: Superhero Flick Opens with a Bang in India

Robert Downey Jr's "Iron Man 3" has opened to a grand response worldwide, earning $195.3 million from 42 countries over the weekend.

Apr 29, 2013

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Pakistan Panel Decides Against Sending Sarabjit Singh Abroad for Treatment

The panel of doctors formed to evaluate Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh's health condition concluded that his treatment will continue in Pakistan owing to his fragile state.

Apr 29, 2013

Punjab: School Students Disappear from Educational Tour in US, Parents Unfazed

In what appears to be the latest case of illegal immigration, a group of seven school children from Punjab went missing from their school educational trip to NASA in Orlando.

Apr 28, 2013

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Delhi Rape Case: 6-year-old Girl Raped and Mutiliated, Found Bleeding in Public Toilet

A six-year-old was found bleeding and howling in pain in a public toilet in Delhi with grave injuries to her neck and genitals.

Apr 27, 2013

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Sony PS4 Release Date: PlayStation 4 Architecture Designed to Address Hardware Problem, Says Mark Cerny

Even as speculations on the release date of PlayStation 4 (Sony PS4) is doing the rounds, popular game designer and lead architect of Sony PS4 console, Mark Cerny, said that the next-generation gaming console was developed architecture is being designed to address hardware problems.

Apr 26, 2013

Saradha Chit Fund Scam: Channel 10 Employees File FIR Against TMC MP, Other Companies Under Scanner

Serving yet another blow to the ruling Mamata Banerjee government, employees of a private channel have filed a police complaint naming Tiranamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh and three others on Thursday.

Apr 26, 2013

Saradha Chit Fund Scam Extends to Assam, CM Hints at CBI Probe

The Saradha Group chit fund scam has snowballed into a major controversy with Sudipto Sen, the main accused, pointing finger at an Assam minister.

Apr 25, 2013

Saradha Chit Fund Scam: Why Mamata Reacts, not RBI?

The chit fund company has, no doubt, defrauded thousands of investors, including the poor and to portray herself as pro-poor, Mamata reacted rather abruptly creating a ₹500-crore fund to help these investors. More than helping the poor, the CM's move brings into question how such frauds should be dealt with in future, both by the government and the regulator, here the RBI.

Apr 25, 2013

Delhi Rape Cases: Crimes Against Women Surged at Abnormal Rate in National Capital

The onslaught of mass protests against the recent rape and torture of a five-year-old girl in Delhi has once again put the spotlight on the city's distinction as India's rape capital.

Apr 22, 2013

Sony PS4 Release Date: Launch in May Ahead of E3, Says Report

The much-anticipated Sony PlayStation 4 (Sony PS4) could be released within a month if the latest reports are to be believed. Sony PS4 is likely to be released in May ahead of the E3 event in June, reported a technology site.