India

Syrian Islamists Ban Croissant over Reference to 'Colonial Oppression'

A Sharia law committee in the rebellious region of the Syrian city of Aleppo has issued a fatwa banning croissants, saying they symbolise colonial oppression.

Aug 2, 2013

iBall Andi 5h Quadro Smartphone with 12.0-MP Camera Launched for ₹11,999

Indian technology company, iBall, has launched an affordable high-end smartphone called Andi 5h Quadro into the burgeoning handset market.

Aug 2, 2013

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Motorola Unveils Mid-Range Moto X with Rich User-Experience Features

Motorola on Thursday unveiled its much-awaited Moto X smartphone at a media event in New York.

Aug 2, 2013

Nokia's 26-27 September Event Sparks Speculation of Windows Tablet Debut

Nokia will reportedly host an event on 26-27 September this year, sparking speculation that the Finnish handset maker is gearing up to unveil a tablet PC.

Aug 2, 2013

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Outrage as Akhilesh Partyman Brags about IAS Officer's Suspension

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Narendra Singh Bhati was caught on camera claiming that he got IAS officer Durga Nagpal suspended 'within 40 minutes' for allegedly demolishing the wall of a complex that housed a mosque in the Kadalpur village of Noida.

Aug 2, 2013

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Rohit Shetty Opens Up About His Friendship With Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn

"Chennai Express" director Rohit Shetty, who shares a cordial relationship with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn, said he would never complain about one to the other just to please them.

Aug 2, 2013

Katrina Kaif Upset Over Leaked Photos with Ranbir, Says Press Intruded on Her Privacy

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who is upset and furious with the media for publishing pictures of her along with alleged boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor while they were holidaying in Spain, issued an open letter to the press stating they have invaded into her personal space.

Aug 2, 2013

Sensex Expected To Snap 7-Day Losing Streak

India's Sensex is expected to recover on Friday after plunging in the last seven sessions, the longest losing streak in more than four months.

Aug 2, 2013

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Rio Olympics 2016: IOC Awards TV Rights to Indian Channel Despite Ban on IOA

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded television broadcast right of several sporting events including Rio Olympics 2016 to Indian channel STAR India despite the controversy around Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Aug 1, 2013

ODI Match 4 Results: Walkover Win for India; Zimbabwe's Batting Line-up Collapses Again

It was a walkover for India as they wrapped up the fourth ODI match against Zimbabwe in style on Thursday with more than 100 balls to spare.

Aug 1, 2013

Katrina Kaif Beats Priyanka Chopra, Bags Role in Saif Ali Khan Starrer

Katrina Kaif will reportedly be cast opposite Chote Nawab Saif Ali Khan in director Kabir Khan's upcoming thriller.

Aug 1, 2013

US Tourist Stabbed to Death over Singing Brawl in Thai Karaoke Bar

An American tourist was killed in Thailand's Ao Nang beach on Wednesday after being stabbed twice by musicians from a bar, as result of an altercation over Karaoke singing with the music band.

Aug 1, 2013

'Chennai Express' Music Composers Upset With Shah Rukh Khan over 'Lungi Dance' Song?

Music directors of "Chennai Express" - the Vishal-Shekhar duo, is reportedly upset with Shah Rukh Khan and Rohit Shetty for roping in rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh for the "Lungi Dance" song of the film.

Aug 1, 2013