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The film industry needs to be little more compassionate: Shilpa Shukla
Shilpa Shukla says she was professionally devastated when her big films did not materialise after 'Chak De'.
Wanted criminal complains of chest pain on being arrested, dies on way to hospital
A wanted criminal has died in a hospital under police custody in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, police said on Thursday. Ram Tanti died on his way to the Jawahar Lal Nehru Hospital on Wednesday night where he was being taken for treatment after being referre...
Congress Sandesh Yatra deferred due to Uttarakhand calamity
The Pradesh Congress' Sandesh Yatra scheduled for Thursday from Dausa has been deferred in view of Uttarakhand's calamity and relief works, a party spokesperson said.
First drive: Ford EcoSport diesel
We strongly believe that it still is the best handling diesel SUV in this price bracket.
US celebrates as Supreme Court delivers landmark victory for gay rights
With cheers, tears and kisses, gays and lesbians across the US celebrated Wednesday's historic Supreme Court decision.
Support for Snowden dips, but more Americans still see him as patriot
More than one-quarter of respondents said that Snowden should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, up 3 percentage points from a week earlier.
Rajasthan to provide relief package to U'khand victims
The Chief Minister a list of missing people was being prepared there and then the state government would take necessary action.
Wimbledon courts under scrutiny after injury 'black day'
Azarenka joined Isner, Cilic, Stepanek, Darcis, Pella, Kohlschreiber and Oprandi in cutting short the Wimbledon campaign.
Mursi to make his move as Egypt protests loom
President Mohamed Mursi will speak to the Egyptian people on Wednesday in a televised address that could determine his political survival as millions prepare to rally to demand his removal this weekend.
University of Johannesburg defers conferring honorary degree to Obama
The University of Johannesburg on Wednesday said it would put off giving an honorary degree to US President Barrack Obama to a future date.
First batch of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims cross over to Tibet
Fifty one members of the first batch of Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims crossed over to Tibet on Wednesday from 17,500 feet high Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, ITBP and KMVN sources said. "All members of the first batch are hail and hea...
Rupee slumps to record low of 60.75 versus dollar
The slump came even after the Reserve Bank of India made an attempt to defend the currency before the rupee hit the 60 level.
Barcelona should think about selling Lionel Messi: Cryuff
The former Barcelona star said, "With Neymar on board, I would have planned for the possibility of selling Messi".
Feature phones account for more ad requests than smartphones: Ripple
While 65 per cent of ad requests to Ripple come from feature phones, 35 per cent of them are made by smartphone users.
Walmart India head Raj Jain leaves, Ramnik Narsey takes over
US retail major Walmart on Wednesday announced a top level change in its Indian operations with President Raj Jain being replaced by Ramnik Narsey, who is currently Senior Vice-President for Walmart International, with immediate effect.
Gold prices drop to near three-year low on US data
Prices of gold, typically seen as hedge against inflation, have been supported in recent years by central bank steps to support their economies.
