Kendrapara (Odisha): Grudging over growing alcoholism among local youths, a group of women attacked a liquor shop at Choudkulat in Kendrapara district, police said on Thursday. The women picketed in front of the shop and attacked it before police reached the area and controlled them on Wednesday. "We have drawn the attention of the district administration and sought closure of the shop located close to schools and a temple. However,...
02:04 PM, Apr 18, 2013
Helsiniki: Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia is expected to have trimmed its losses in the first quarter, thanks to rising Lumia smartphone sales and a turnaround at its equipment venture Nokia Siemens Networks. After falling behind Samsung and Apple in the smartphone race, Nokia is aiming for a comeback with the Lumia range, which uses Microsoft's Windows software, though it is still burning cash and remains a long way from...
09:33 AM, Apr 18, 2013
Boston: Officials on Wednesday said they have identified a dark skinned male who is a suspect in the Boston Marathon twin blasts case, CNN sources said. Officials are also believed to have a clear facial image of the suspect placing the package and leaving the site, the sources added. The suspect was identified from a video of a departmental store, sources said. They added that video from a TV station...
10:59 PM, Apr 17, 2013
Boston: A day after twin blasts rocked Boston killing three and injuring over 180 people, the FBI is working hard to look for those responsible. CNN has reported that a Taliban or al Qaeda hand has been ruled out and the FBI made a public announcement seeking help into any clues. Law enforcement officials have reportedly said that they have recovered forensic evidence that suggests the two explosive devices may...
08:46 AM, Apr 17, 2013
London: London will stage its biggest political funeral in almost half a century on Wednesday when Britain's governing elite join the Queen and global leaders to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, better known as the "Iron Lady". In an event comparable to that of Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965, Thatcher's coffin will be carried atop a horse-drawn gun carriage through streets lined with admirers, and some detractors,...
06:50 AM, Apr 17, 2013
Mumbai: State Bank of India plans to raise $500-$600 million worth of offshore external commercial borrowings in three to four months time, a senior executive said on Tuesday. India's largest lender priced a five-year, $1 billion bond issue with a coupon of 3.25 per cent last week, generating interest of more than four times the bond size, said Hemant Contractor, managing director of international business. ...
01:35 AM, Apr 17, 2013
In the biggest attacks on the US soil since 9/11, two explosions ripped through the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring 150 others. See which are the groups under suspicion after the bombings. ...
09:50 PM, Apr 16, 2013
London: For the first time in 48 years, London's iconic Big Ben will fall silent on Wednesday as a mark of respect for 'Iron lady' Margaret Thatcher's funeral. The former Conservative Prime Minister died of a stroke in London on Monday aged 87. She will be given a ceremonial funeral with military honours, one step down from a state funeral. It is the first time that the bells of Big...
01:17 PM, Apr 16, 2013
New Delhi: Investigators on Tuesday searched for the person or group responsible for planting two bombs at the Boston Marathon finish line that killed three people and wounded more than 100 in the worst bomb attack on US soil since September 11, 2001. Here are some Twitter reactions from Indian politicians and celebrities: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: The people of India join me in condemning the attack in strongest terms....
12:59 PM, Apr 16, 2013
New Delhi: Electronics major Panasonic today unveiled four new durable and secure mobile computing devices ideal for mobile workers, combining highly secured data and device management. The company plans to target highly mobile workers in fields like military, construction, public safety, healthcare, utilities, retail, maintenance, supply chain logistics and insurance, Panasonic said in a statement. These devices are designed to give mobile workers reliable and secure access to their data...
11:14 AM, Apr 16, 2013
Ashok Devata, a marketing executive from Hyderabad, who lives and works in Boston was running the marathon and was three miles away from the finish line when the blasts occurred. ...
10:38 AM, Apr 16, 2013
In a major terror strike on the United States of America, two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring over 144 others. ...
10:03 AM, Apr 16, 2013
US President Barack Obama declared that those responsible for the explosions at the Boston Marathon "will feel the full weight of justice," but he urged a nervous nation not to jump to conclusions. Top lawmakers declared the deadly incident an act of terrorism, and a White House official said it was being treated that way. Here is the full text of President Barack Obama's remarks following the explosions Monday at...
09:01 AM, Apr 16, 2013
New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi figures among the top three most admired leaders of the world, said a global survey of CEOs conducted by accountancy firm PwC. While Winston Churchill tops the list of 10 most admired leaders, Gandhi figures in the third position after Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple), said the 16th Annual Global CEO Survey. As part of its annual survey, PwC said it recently asked 1,400 CEOs from...
07:57 PM, Apr 15, 2013
On the show, Rajeev Masand reviews 'Nautanki Saala', 'Oblivion' and 'The Place Beyond The Pines'. ...
01:40 PM, Apr 13, 2013
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Bradley Cooper, Ben Mendelsohn Director: Derek Cianfrance A searing honesty permeated every frame of director Derek Cianfrance's 'Blue Valentine', about the decaying marriage of a young couple, played by Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. His latest film, 'The Place Beyond The Pines', is a more sprawling tale that follows two fathers and two sons over many years. Although it explores some ambitious themes, the film...
11:30 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Rajeev Masand says watch 'The Place Beyond The Pines' for Ryan Gosling's riveting performance. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
11:22 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Cast: Tom Cruise, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko Director: Joseph Kosinski The new Tom Cruise starrer 'Oblivion' borrows from so many films, you could start a game of "spot-the-reference" the moment you settle into your seat. There's a little 'Total Recall', 'Minority Report', 'Moon' and 'Wall-E' in there, while the mid-air action scenes have a distinct 'Top Gun' feel to them. It's a stylish-looking sci-fi set in a not-so-distant future where...
11:07 PM, Apr 12, 2013
Rajeev Masand says what stays with you in the end of 'Oblivion' is the gorgeous imagery. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
11:03 PM, Apr 12, 2013
