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India
Four of a family commit suicide in Secunderabad
Secunderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Unable to cope with financial problems, four members of a family committed suicide here, police said Saturday. The bodies of K. Balaji, his wife and parents were found Saturday morning at their house in R.K. Nagar neighborhood of Malkajgiri area [Continue]- Manipur records 40 percent polling till noon
- Maoists kill village Congress leader in Maharashtra
- Shooting ‘Lakshya’ in Ladakh changed me: Farhan Akhtar
- Battered baby continues to be critical
- I’m quite secure in my relationship: Kareena
- I opted out of ‘Sahib Biwi…’ sequel: Neil
- Rahul Gandhi, Alexander and adventure on bookshelf (IANS Books This Week)
- On poll-eve, ex-MP and Hingoli Congress chief joins NCP
- It’s letter versus spirit of law in Karnataka (Karnataka Newsletter)
- Elections ahead, Congress, BJP reach out to mining lobby (Goa Newsletter)
International
France’s PSG signs Brazilian Alex
Paris, Jan 28 (IANS) Brazilian defender Alex joined French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a two-and-half years’ contract, the club confirmed. The Ligue 1 leaders had been tracking the 29-year-old Brazilian since he was placed on the transfer window last [Continue]- Ford’s net income stands at $20.2 bn in 2011
- Tunisia reach quarters in African Nations Cup
- British bank chief’s high bonus criticized
- Dutch government approves burqa ban
- Four injured in Pakistan grenade attack
- Japan’s consumer prices drop a bit in December
- `Europe needs stronger firewall against debt crisis’
- Maldives learns from Indian democracy: President Nasheed
- Ukraine to launch telecom satellite
- France to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in 2013
Bangalore
It’s letter versus spirit of law in Karnataka (Karnataka Newsletter)
Bangalore, Jan 28 (IANS) Karnataka is caught in a classic case of letter of law versus spirit of law over appointment of a new Lokayukta for four months and an early solution to the issue is not in sight. The law says the governor appoints the Lokayukta or ombudsman on the [Continue]- Karnataka governor calls for probity on R-Day
- Pomp, pageantry mark Republic Day in Karnataka
- Karnataka celebrates Republic Day
- Nair slams government, ISRO chief for action against him
- Space scientists shocked over ex-ISRO chief’s outburst
- I’ve been barred without probe, former ISRO chief tells PM
- ISRO: A great institution’s fall from grace (News Analysis)
- ISRO mum on Nair’s outburst, scientists dismayed
- Delhi’s high-rises vulnerable to Himalayan quake (Jan 26 is anniversary of the 2001 Bhuj earthquake)
- Madhavan Nair takes on government, says ISRO gone to dogs
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Entertainment
Shooting ‘Lakshya’ in Ladakh changed me: Farhan Akhtar
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has traveled places for his films. Be it Goa for “Dil Chahta Hai”, Ladakh for “Lakshya” or Spain for “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.” However, it was his experience in Ladakh that changed him as a [Continue]Cricket
Sehwag says seniors don’t need to retire
Adelaide, Jan 28 (IANS) Virender Sehwag feels the big three of Indian cricket – Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V.V.S. Laxman – don’t need to retire in the wake of the team’s eighth consecutive defeat in overseas Tests and 0-4 hammering in [Continue]Hollywood
I’ m very boring: Vanessa Hudgens
Los Angeles, Jan 28 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens says she is very boring. The 23-year-old believes she has not been lured by the dark side of Hollywood thanks to her love of being dull. “That kind of thing isn’t really my scene, My scene is honestly sitting [Continue]Tourist Hotspots
Cubbon Park
On a grassy expanse over a few hundred acres in the centre of the city, planned and laid out in 1864 by Sir Richard Sankey, the then Chief Engineer of Mysore. It is named after Sir Mark Cubbon, Bangalore’s longest serving Commissioner. Lawns with vibrant flower beds, [Continue]Express Escapes
Somnathpur
While the Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu have earned global attention, the exquisite shrine at Somnathpur, considered to be the most complete and best-preserved Hoysala structure, has remained in the shadows. Just two hours from bangalore, the Kesava Temple here is a [Continue]Entertainment Hubs
Entertainment Hubs
Amoeba, Megabowl, Fun World & Water World, Patel’s Inn – Race Pace, Star City, Wonder La, Innovative Film City [Continue]Photos
