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Twitter Gets 12-Hour Deadline to Remove Unlawful Content

In the ongoing crackdown of hateful content in social networking sites, the Indian government on Wednesday directed Twitter to remove the unlawful and morphed material within 12 hours.

Aug 23, 2012

‘No Indians No Asians’ Job Ad Sparks Outrage in Tasmania

Australian supermarket chain Coles is in the center of a controversy after an advertisement for cleaners stating "Store requires no Indians and no Asians" was published online.

Aug 29, 2012

Telecoms Scale Down Mobile Connections to Three Months for Foreign Tourists

The government of India has asked the Telecom Service Providers not to provide mobile connections for more than three months to any foreign tourist.

Sep 3, 2012

Coalgate: CBI Swings into Action on 5 Companies; Files FIR

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday filed first information reports against five companies in connection with the alleged irregularities in the coal allocation and is set to conduct nationwide raids in ten cities.

Sep 4, 2012

Bold, Brazen, Futuristic Cars Built by Teens Succeed the Test Run

Teenagers can be a rowdy bunch while having fun, but they can be genuinely be creatively cool when challenged. This has been proven time and again by Shell's Eco-Marathon that showcases the youthful talents and vigour from across the globe can be focused for the greater good.

Sep 7, 2012

Deccan Chargers Up For Sale; Will Videocon Group Win the Bid?

Indian Premier League (IPL) team Deccan Chargers, the winner of the IPL second season, have been put on sale, following financial problems and undue pressure from banks and lenders.

Sep 7, 2012

Google on Petty Fight with Student over YouTube-MP3

Philip Matesanz, a young student from Germany, might not have dreamt in his wildest dreams when he launched a website three years ago that big tech giant Google Inc would haunt him, but he fears for the worst now as he has been asked to shut down his site or face the "legal consequences".

Sep 7, 2012

Infosys to Buy SAP Firm Lodestone for ₹19.32 bln

Indian multinational software provider Infosys on Monday announced its plans to acquire Zurich-based Lodestone Holding AG for CHF 330 million ($350 million), in a move that would make the outsourcing powerhouse one of the key players in the global SAP business.

Sep 10, 2012

Apple iPhone 5 Release: Will New Smartphone Strike it Rich?

With only hours left to go for Apple to kick start its media event in San Francisco on Wednesday, the tech world is anticipating the world's largest smartphone maker to unbox its next-generation iPhone.

Sep 12, 2012

Adobe Photoshop Future Versions Will Not Support Windows XP

Adobe Photoshop CS6 (13.0) would be the last version to offer the support the 11 year old Windows XP.

Sep 16, 2012

BSNL Announces Video Call Facility for Landline Phones

BSNL has announced the launch of the landline phone with video call facility and be primarily made available in the north and west part of the country.

Sep 22, 2012

After Samsung, Motorola Takes Dig at Apple Maps in New Advertisement

After Samsung, Motorola Mobility has now taken its rivalry against Apple to public. The Google-owned company has posted an advertisement which directly prods fun at the Apple Maps application.

Sep 23, 2012

Telecom Minister Announces Free Roaming from 2013; But Mobile Tariffs May Rise

The Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said that the mobile users in the country would be free from paying roaming charges from 2013.

Sep 24, 2012

Apple iPhone 5 Tops 5 Million, But Shares Fall Amid Supply Constraints

Apple posted record sales of its latest iPhone 5, selling over five million units in the first three days since its availability in stores. But analysts claimed that what seemed to be blockbuster sales for the tech firm was instead a lower-than-expected figure that sent the company's shares tumbling.

Sep 25, 2012