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Railway Budget 2014-15: Hi-Tech Stations, Bullet Trains, Digital Services

The Modi government's first Railway Budget put thrust on technology and modernization to revamp Indian Railways.

Jul 8, 2014

Manchester United News: Adidas to Replace Nike in Kit Deal?

Manchester United are looking to end their 13-year-long kit supply deal with the United States sportswear company Nike and aiming to rope-in Adidas as their new supplier next year, once their current contract expires.

Jul 8, 2014

Liverpool Transfer News: Barcelona Shirts Featuring Suarez Hit Stores in Spain

Barcelona shirts featuring Luis Suarez's name has already hit stores in Spain even though the Uruguayan striker is yet to complete his move to the Nou Camp.

Jul 8, 2014

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Government Set to Lower Prices for Electric, Hybrid Cars Through Subsidies in Union Budget

If you have always wanted to buy an electric or hybrid car, buying it after the Union Budget could be a good time with prices of these vehicles set to drop if the government pushes for subsidies as is strongly expected

Jul 8, 2014

Ashley Cole Snubs Real Madrid to Join Roma on a Two-Year Deal

Former Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has joined Roma on a free transfer after successfully undergoing a medical at the Italian club.

Jul 8, 2014

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Peeling Away the Accessibility: Timeline of Changes in Price of Onions

It acquires around 5.54 lac hectares of onion farms, which accounts for 22.4 percent of world onion farmlands.

Jul 8, 2014

Railway Budget Live Blog: Modi calls "Modern" Rail Budget a Growth Engine, Opposition Calls it 'Pro-rich'

The Modi government is set to present its first Railway Budget today in the Parliament, which is expected to pave the way for high-speed trains and private sector investment.

Jul 8, 2014

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What Indian Railways Can Learn from its Japanese Counterpart

Here is a look at how privatization can transform the Indian railways, vis-à-vis the railway network in Japan that is known to be the world's best.

Jul 8, 2014

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Alfredo Di Stefano Dies; Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and others Pay Tribute to Real Madrid Legend [PHOTOS]

Legendary Real Madrid forward Alfredo Di Stefano passed away at the age of 88 on Monday after suffering a heart attack. Several football players from around the world - Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, Gary Linekar, Mesut Ozil, Sergio Ramos and several others – have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary footballer.

Jul 8, 2014

Manchester United Transfer News: Italians to Sign Red Devils' Flop Midfielder?

Manchester United are reportedly looking to offload Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Italian side Fiorentina.

Jul 7, 2014

Manchester United News: Ryan Giggs to Lead Red Devils' Pre-Season Training

Former Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is to lead the pre-season training of the Red Devils in the absence of newly-appointed boss Louis van Gaal.

Jul 7, 2014

Top 10 Expectations from Union Budget 2014-15

With just two days to go before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley lays down the Budget for this fiscal year, here's a look at all the talk and buzz surrounding the Budget and what it is expected to bring to the table.

Jul 7, 2014

Cement Price Hike: Builders Refuse to Purchase Stocks in Protest

The southern region is opposing the hike in the price of cement and not purchasing any stock since last week.

Jul 7, 2014

George Osborne Woos Modi With Lavish Praises; Admires PM's 'Ambition, Drive, Pace'

British Chancellor George Osborne has thrown lavish praises on the PM declaring his admiration for Modi's "ambition, drive and pace."

Jul 7, 2014

Arsenal Transfer News: Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott Together Will Make Mesut Ozil Near Unplayable

Imagine an Arsenal frontline of Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott, with Mesut Ozil feeding them from just behind as Aaron Ramsey marauds forward to make those late runs just to make it that little bit more difficult for the defences in the English Premier League. All that without even mentioning Santi Cazorla, or Jack Wilshere, or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, or Tomas Rosicky, or....well, you get the drift.

Jul 7, 2014

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