India

IPL Spot-Fixing is Shocking and Disappointing, Says Sachin Tendulkar

After keeping mum for two weeks, Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has finally broken his silence on the spot-fixing scandal in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL), describing it as "shocking and disappointing".

May 31, 2013

HTC One 'Google Edition' Sales to Begin in June for $599

HTC One 'Google Edition' variant will come with pure Android stock OS v4.2.2 Jelly Bean with unlockable bootloader and pack 32GB internal memory. Other features such as physical form and display resolution will remain the same sans the UI (User-Interface) HTC Sense, which will be replaced by Android's own UI.

May 31, 2013

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Critics Review: Stereotypical Yet Brilliant!

One of the most awaited movies of the year "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" has hit the screens with good occupancy. The romantic film directed by Ayan Mukherjifeatures ex-lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.

May 31, 2013

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' Will Not Have Mahesh Babu in Cameo Role

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer action comedy "Chennai Express" will not have south superstar Mahesh Babu in cameo role.

May 31, 2013

Huawei MediaPad 10 Link Android Tablet Up For Grabs in India at ₹24,990

Huawei's MediaPad 10 Link tablet is up for pre-orders in India through online retailer Flipkart.

May 31, 2013

Apple iPhone Sales in India Accelerated by EMI Schemes and Discounts

Recent statistics show that India has become an important market for Apple Inc. The tech company's strategy of introducing equal monthly installments (EMI) and cash back schemes are behind the soaring sales of its smartphones which have risen by 300% to 400%.

May 31, 2013

World No Tobacco Day 2013: 6 Million Die Every Year from Tobacco Use, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day 2013 on Friday with the theme "ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship", highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and the need to advocate policies that will reduce its consumption.

May 31, 2013

Hong Kong: Starbucks Outlet Used 'Toilet Water' to Make Coffee

A Starbucks coffee shop located in Hong Kong's financial district was recently in the news for allegedly using toilet water to brew coffee, since the time it opened in 2011.

May 31, 2013

Katrina Kaif to Sport Dusky Look in Hrithik Roshan Starrer 'Bang Bang'?

Bollywood's reigning queen Katrina Kaif, who has two back-to-back action films "Dhoom 3" and "Bang Bang", is opting for an image makeover with a tan.

May 31, 2013

Sony Rolls Out v4.1 Jelly Bean Update to Xperia S, SL and Acro S

After the faux pas by the French arm of Sony last week, the Sony Mobile division has officially announced the availability of the Android v4.1 Jelly update for Xperia S, Xperia SL (LT26ii)and Acro S(LT26w). The company also confirmed that Xperia Ion will get the OS update soon.

May 31, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 to Feature Intel's Clover Trail+ Processor: Report

Samsung Inc's upcoming Android tablet, Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, will be powered by Intel's processor, said a new report.

May 31, 2013

Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor Set to Romance Jacqueline Fernandez

Bollywood's alleged rivals Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor will be seen romancing Jacqueline Fernandez in their next ventures.

May 31, 2013

Windows 8.1 Free Update to Finally Feature 'Start' Button, Will be Unveiled on 26 June [VIDEO]

The much awaited Windows 8 update, Windows 8.1, which was previously dubbed 'Windows Blue' will sport the good old 'start button' again. And the best part, Windows is planning for frequent updates as well.

May 31, 2013

LG Optimus G Pro to Hit Indian Market in June

Consumer electronics major LG on Thursday said that the big screen Optimus G Pro smartphone would hit major markets of Asia in June, beginning with Hong Kong and later in India, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and other regions by next month.

May 31, 2013

Julius Richard Petri: Google Celebrates Petri Dish Inventor's 161st Birthday with Interactive Doodle

Google on Friday commemorated the 161st birthday of bacteriologist Julius Richard Petri with an animated doodle aping his greatest invention - the petri dish.

May 31, 2013