Most analysts believe Apple surpassed its own record by selling more than 74.5 million units of its flagship product in the final three months of 2015. But there are signs that iPhone sales in the first three months of 2016 will – for the first time ever – show an abrupt decline from the same […]
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Two flights, one each of Air India and Jet Airways, were grounded on Wednesday just before their departure for Kathamandu from here following a bomb scare. Airport sources said that the two flights were halted after the Jet Airways security office at Indira Gandhi International Airport here received an anonymous call saying there was a
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The Indian women’s cricket team produced a superb all-round performance to chase down a record total and upstage world champions Australia by five wickets in the opening Twenty20 International of a three-match series in Adelaide on Tuesday. Electing to bowl after winning the toss, the Indians did well to restrict Australia to 141, before romping
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Sania Mirza entered the women’s doubles semifinals and set up a high-intensity clash against Leander Paes and doubles partner Martina Hingis in the mixed doubles after both the Indians made the quarterfinals with their respective partners in the Australian Open on Tuesday. Sania and Swiss great Martina Hingis, seeded no one, survived a mid-match slump
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‘Kya aap ghar pe behen@#$ bol sakte hain?’ With this sanskari question began India’s latest Padma Bhushan, actor and tolerance activist Anupam Kher’s mann ki baat on freedom of speech and responsibilities at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Monday. Freedom of speech is currently Kher’s favourite muse. Ever since he assigned to himself the role
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In a fresh setback to the Mumbai attack trial, a Pakistani court has dismissed the government’s petition seeking voices samples of 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects in the case. The prosecution had filed an application in the Islamabad High Court seeking voice samples of the suspects to compare it with the communication
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North Korea’s nuclear programme is a “major challenge to global security”, US Secretary of State John Kerry told his Chinese counterpart today, urging Beijing to increase pressure following its wayward neighbour’s latest atomic test. The North’s pursuit of atomic weapons is “one of the most important issues for the security of the United States of
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Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar was discharged from a hospital in Pune Wednesday. Doctors said all his medical tests were normal. Pawar spent a little more than three days at the Ruby Hall hospital after he complained of exhaustion and breathlessness. He appeared cheerful and rejuvenated on his discharge. Doctors attending to him have
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History was created on the 67th Republic Day celebrations, when French Army soldiers on Wednesday marched down the majestic Rajpath, becoming the first foreign military contingent to take part in the occasion. For the first time, a contingent from the French 35th Infantry Regiment – elements of which had served in India in 1781-84 –
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‘Bigg Boss’ 9 got its real big moment when Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan appeared in the same frame in the finale episode. Katrina Kaif was promoting her upcoming flick ‘Fitoor’ with co-star Aditya Roy Kapur and Salman is the host of ‘Bigg Boss’, but everybody wanted to see if there were any undercurrents that
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In a setback to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, the Congress High Command on Tuesday rejected a candidate he had hand-picked to contest a bypoll for the Hebbal assembly seat in Bengaluru and gave the ticket to old party warhorse CK Jaffer Sharief ‘s grandson Rahman. Rahman was the Congress candidate from Hebbal in 2013 and
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his entire council of ministers on Wednesday evening for a mid-term review of his government’s performance ahead of crucial assembly elections in several states. The meeting – only the second time Modi will meet all his ministers since May, 2014 – also comes ahead of the budget session next
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India and Egypt’s relationship has got a “new momentum” and both countries are looking to enhance their economic engagement and scientific collaboration besides deepening cultural engagement, the Indian envoy here has said. India’s Ambassador to Egypt Sanjay Bhattacharyya, addressing a gathering here yesterday on the occasion of India’s 67th Republic Day, said, “Prime Minister (Narendra)
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The kind of trending on the weekend and a superb hold on Monday meant that Airlift was set for a good score on the Republic Day holiday. This is exactly what happened as Tuesday brought in further 17.80 crore. With this, the film has now netted 72.50 crore already and that too in a matter
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India signed an inter-governmental pact on Monday to buy 36 French-built Rafale fighter planes, but the leaders of both countries said there was still work to do to finalise financial terms after months of talks. The deal, worth an estimated $9 billion, was to have been the centrepiece of a visit to India by French
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It is with great difficulty that Ranveer reins-in his habitual exuberance regarding his feelings for Deepika Padukone. But he allowed his feelings for Deepika to pour out at an awards function where he performed on stage and kept throwing affectionate glances at his lady-love. Apparently the PDA was not appreciated by Deepika. Soon after this
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Lenovo Vibe X3, the new premium smartphone from the Chinese company, is all set to launch in India today. The Lenovo Vibe X3 launch will be streamed live on YouTube and users can check out the weblink for the same here. Lenovo Vibe X3 features a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, and is powered by
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be in Bengaluru for 10 days from Wednesday to undergo naturopathy treatment, Aam Admi Party (AAP) said. Mr Kejriwal will be at Jindal Nature Cure Institute on the outskirts of the city, where he underwent treatment in March last year, AAP State Media Coordinator V Gopal said. He had
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Actor Aamir Khan has said that his ‘intolerant’ remark was highly misconstrued, adding that his work and contribution to Indian cinema and society showed his love for the nation. The 50-year-old actor, who drew sharp criticism for his remark, broke his silence at the tenth year celebration of cult movie ‘Rang De Basanti’ yesterday. “There
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Indian government is likely to make a fresh bid to label Jaish-e-Mohammad mentor Maulana Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. Masood is accused of masterminding the terror plot of Pathankot airbase attack, which killed at least six Indian soldiers, early January this year. The move might come as a setback for China which, in the
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Days after a PhD scholar threatened to commit suicide if he did not get clearance for a one-year extension of his senior research fellowship, more students have come out alleging caste discrimination in Jawaharlal Nehru University. On Tuesday, the JNU administration said there were some issues with a particular centre and a meeting has been
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Bhubaneswar police Tuesday sounded a high alert after four unidentified men, believed to be Iraqi nationals, went missing when asked to produce their identity proof at a hotel here Monday night. “The four, who fled the hotel before the police could reach there, could be terrorists. They claimed to be natives of Iraq,” said DGP
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Impressed with India’s resounding win in the T20 series-opener against Australia, former captain Sunil Gavaskar feels the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side will start as favourites at the upcoming World Twenty20 at home. India outplayed Australia by 37 runs and their performance drew a tweet from former Sri Lankan cricketer Russell Arnold, saying “India looking like
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Aamir Khan, who has shown willingness to work with Sunny Leone, felt bad when she said ‘no’ about working with him. “I felt bad about how she was questioned during the interview. I even felt sad when she refused to work with me. But yes, if the script and the character suits, I have no
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Looking to cash in on the patriotic fervour on Republic Day, Bajaj Motorcycles teased its new bike Bajaj V, which will reportedly be “forged from the invincible metal of the 1971 Indo-Pak war hero INS Vikrant”. INS Vikrant was India’s first aircraft carrier commissioned in 1961. Though originally constructed as HMS Hercules for the British
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A Muslim women’s group on Tuesday came out in support of women’s entry into the Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra, charging “male-dominated bodies” which run shrines with bias. The Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan said it supports demands by Hindu women to be allowed to enter the chabutra or sanctum sanctorum at the well known temple
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An initial inspection at Naval Medical Centre San Diego found no sign of a gunman or a shooting, the Navy said Tuesday. Navy spokesman N Scott Sutherland said military police had checked Building 26 after a person reported hearing three shots in the basement earlier in the day. School officials said a lockdown has ended
Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump spoke about India for the first time after he entered the presidential race, saying that the country is doing great and no one is talking about it. “India is doing great,” Trump told the CNN in an interview on Monday. After hitting the presidential campaign trial, this is for
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Don’t just sip on a cuppa green tea to rejuvenate yourself; use its leaves for a steam facial While we’ve all been hearing about the impressive health benefits that drinking a cup of green tea offers, not much has been written about its beauty benefits. You can use the leaves of herbal teas to steam
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How about five healthy chai and masala combinations those are tasty and beneficial. Sip on your favourite cuppas without having to settle for bland green teas or staid iced teas. Cardamom Tea: It could the best way to start your day with. It not only boosts digestion, relieves headache and stomach cramps but also has
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