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William Boyd To Pen New Bond Thriller

Famous British novelist William Boyd will bring back the never say die agent 007, James Bond, in action once again. Boyd has been invited to write the new Bond novel by Fleming's Estate, which will hit the stands during the 60th anniversary of the first Bond series "Casino Royale" in autumn 2013, reports the Daily Star.

Apr 15, 2012

Taliban Attack Pakistani Jail, Free 400 Prisoners

In a major security blow to Pakistani authorities, about 400 prisoners, including suspected militants, escaped when as many as 150 heavily armed Taliban militants attacked a jail in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.

Apr 15, 2012

Online Censorship: Google India Dropped From Legal Suit

A Delhi court on Friday dropped Google India from a civil law suit. However, Google India's parent company in the US is remaining as one of websites accused of carrying offensive contents.

Apr 13, 2012

Shah Rukh Detained For 2 Hours At New York Airport; U.S. Expresses Regret

The US Immigration guys have always been notorious in treating a few of the well-known Indian personalities, in order to meet their country's "highly sophisticated" security standards. There are many instances at US airports in which Indian celebrities, scientists and diplomats have received an undesirable welcome.

Apr 13, 2012

Top 4 Low-Cost Tablets Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

The tablet, a worthy substitute to personal computers, has been a costly affair for large sections of people except for few business-class folks for a while across the world.

Apr 12, 2012

Gujarat Massacre Verdict: 18 Get Life Term, 5 Get 7 Years Jail Term

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced on 18 people to life imprisonment and five others to seven years jail term in the 2002 Ode village massacre case.

Apr 12, 2012

Visit Britain: Discover Oxford's Treasure Trove of Arts, Science and Culture [VIDEO]

Hearing about this part of England could give you that impression of the academic halls of the prestigious university that spun learning and research through the centuries.

Apr 12, 2012

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

A breakthrough is in sight for the release of Italian national Paolo Bosusco, who has been held captive since March 14, as the Maoists have issued a new tape on Wednesday saying that they will release Paolo through a democratic process.

Apr 11, 2012

Tata Motors Unveils Micro Bullet-and-Bomb Proof Car

Tata Motors engineers have churned out a small but deadly vehicle to assist India's elite security forces during the battle hours.

Apr 10, 2012

Bribery Case: Indian Army Chief Sends Detailed Complaint to CBI

Following the Central Bureau of Investigation's directive to provide more information on the Rs.14-crore bribery allegations he had made in his letter to the intelligence agency last month, Army Chief General VK Singh sent a detailed complaint on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2012

Sri Lanka Retaliates India's Vote at UN; Targets Kudankulam Nuclear Plant

The controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu gets a fresh trouble to handle but this time from overseas.

Apr 10, 2012

Yuvraj Singh To Return To India On Monday

It's homecoming for Yuvraj Singh! After undergoing treatments for a rare cancer in the United States, he will return to India on Monday.

Apr 8, 2012

Will Zardari's 'Private Visit' Change India-Pakistan Equations?

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is landing in New Delhi on a "private visit" on Sunday. Zardari will be accompanied by a 40-memeber delegation that includes Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Apr 8, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Govt to Release 5 Maoists; Deadline for MLA Extended

Odisha government has given in to the demands of the Maoists for the release of Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco. The government said on Saturday that it would release five of the six rebels Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda has demanded.

Apr 7, 2012

Vijender Singh Is A Leg Away From Entering London Olympics 2012

Young Indian boxer Vijender Singh (75 kg) is now just a win away from clinching an entry into the London Olympics. On Friday, the Beijing Olympic bronze medallist overran Syria's former world No 1 Ishak Waez in Asian Olympic Qualifying event in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Apr 7, 2012