India

UNESCO Declares Nicobar Islands as World Biosphere Reserve

The Indian archipelago of Nicobar Islands, which is home to around 1, 800 animal species and some of the world's most endangered tribes, is now declared as a world biosphere reserve.

May 31, 2013

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

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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

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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