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Afraid of the NSA? A new secrecy-cloaking mobile app lets you make, receive private phone calls; available on Android, iOS
The service marks a sophisticated challenge not just to traditional phone carriers but also to newer, voice over Internet services that have sprung up over the past decade.
A new wearable device that can make the indispensable computer mouse obsolete
A thimble-like device that sits at the end of your finger and allows you to interact with the virtual world in three dimensions may render the indispensable computer mouse obsolete.
Jaitley's Budget cautious on fiscal prudence, seeks to push growth
Jaitley's Budget included several proposals, and a clear statement of intent, for improving India's industrial infrastructure.
Budget 2014: Government announces to launch new TV channel for farmers
The BJP had before the 2014 General Elections declared that if voted to power, it would "explore setting up of regional Kisan TV channels."
FTII should be accorded the status of 'Institute of National Importance': Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who presented the first national budget for self and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government today.
Half-burnt body of unidentified youth found in Firozabad
A half-burnt body of an unidentified youth was found on Thursday morning from Basai Mohammadpur area in Firozabad, police said.
Kidnapped grandson of Bihar finance minister Bijendra Yadav rescued
The grandson of Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav, who was allegedly kidnapped on his way to school on July 1, was on Wednesday found in Katarwa village of Madhepura district, a senior police officer said.
World Cup 2014: Sergio Romero tells Argentines to savour the moment
Argentina Romero told his compatriots to "enjoy the moment" after saving two penalties shootout win over the Netherlands.
BJP slams Congress for questioning Amit Shah's appointment
The BJP said the Congress should "look inwards" and conduct an "introspection" into why it lost the elections.
Prithviraj Chavan discusses strategy for Maharashtra polls with Sonia Gandhi
Prithviraj Chavan said he plans to meet Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and some other senior party leaders on Thursday.
Economic Survey suggests economy was robust in UPA regime: Congress
Congress spokesman Abhishek Singhvi said the survey showed a drastic decline in the number of poor in the ten year UPA rule.
Worsening structural constraints led to sub-5per cent growth: Survey
"Ill-targeted subsidies cramped fiscal space for public investment and distorted the allocation of resources," survey said.
Tandoor case: Judge recuses from hearing Sharma's parole plea
Justice Mukta Gupta recused from hearing the matter and directed the petition be listed before another bench on July 16.
Woman killed, four others injured as jeep overturns
A woman was killed and four others injured as a jeep carrying them overturned on Areraj-Motihari road in Motihari district on Wednesday, police said.
World Cup 2014: Watch the German goals that ended Brazil's dream
Germany almost took turns to score goals while mauling hosts Brazil 7-1 in the first football World Cup semi-final.
World Cup 2014: Five reasons why Brazil lost to Germany
Germany poured in the goals on Tuesday to hand Brazil their heaviest World Cup loss ever with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semi-finals.
