News: June 2014

Monday 30 June 2014

Cyber crimes up by 51 per cent in India, Maharashtra, AP, Karnataka top list

Among the major cities, India's IT capital Bangalore has seen the highest number of cyber crime cases in 2013.

Orkut is shutting down and here's what you can do to preserve the memories forever

Google gives an easy option to download some of your Orkut information as HTML files and JPEG images.

'How will I tell my kids how I met their mother now?' The best Twitter reactions to Orkut ...

Orkut is shutting down! Here's how Twitter users remember their first step toward social networking.

Revealed: The first look of Henry Cavill as Clark Kent in 'Batman Vs.Superman'

After Batman, Henry Cavill's look as Clark Kent aka Superman's look was recently revealed on Twitter.

How Boko Haram is beating U.S. efforts to choke its financing

To fund its murderous network, Boko Haram uses system of couriers to move cash inside Nigeria and across porous borders from neighbouring African states

World Cup 2014: Germany rely on Neuer and fitness to overcome jitters

Neuer heroics and skipping abilities helped Germany scrap past Algeria 2-1 in extra time to move into the World Cup quarter-finals.

TMC MP's wife apologises, says there is more to the story

Tapas Pal’s wife, Nandini, says sorry, hints at justification for husband’s ‘rape, murder’ remarks

Chennai building collapse: Death toll rises to 27

The number of people rescued has also gone up to 27, which includes four workers pulled out alive on Tuesday morning.

'I think I suffer from all these diseases I'm studying, like Hypochondriasis': 10 problems only ...

If you are a medical intern or have ever met one, they have all been through these things.

Mt Sinha: US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Akhouri Sinha was recognized by the US Geological Survey, which named the mountain Mt Sinha, for his work he did as an explorer in 1971-72.

Galaxy Tab S: Samsung to launch its new flaghip tablet in India today

Samsung's new line of high-end Galaxy Tab S tablets aim directly at Apple's iPad.

Galaxy Core II, Ace 4, Young 2, Star 2: Samsung unveils four new budget Android smartphones

The Galaxy Core II is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and has a 4.5-inch display.

India Searching for Bowling Answers Ahead of Derbyshire Game

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and company may have had decent batting practice in the rain-marred game in Leicester before the first of the five Tests kickstarts July 9 but bowling seemed to be an area of concern for the visitors.

Snapdeal introduces Alpha Feather smartphone, Click Pro sports camera; available online at Rs ...

Priced at Rs 12,999, the Alpha Feather is claimed to be the world's lightest 5-inch smartphone at 125 gms.

Chennai building collapse: Death toll rises to 26

The number of people rescued has also gone up to 26, which includes three workers pulled out alive on Tuesday morning.

Twitter buys mobile ad firm Tap Commerce

Tap Commerce specialises in getting people to "re-engage" with applications installed, then ignored, on smartphones or tablet computers.

World Cup 2014: Lionel Messi's Argentina look to peak against Swiss

Messi's goals have fired Argentina into the last 16 but they will look for a better all-round performance when they meet Switzerland.

PM Modi takes stock of food inflation, faces flak over fuel price hike

Modi has asked states to urgently remove hitches in supply chain to ensure their uninterrupted flow.

World Cup 2014: US plan to attack unbeaten but underwhelming Belgium

Belgium have not reached the quarters since 1986 and the US have already exceeded expectations by emerging from a tough opening group.

Poroshenko ends Ukraine ceasefire, says government will attack rebels

Announcement came after a four-way phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and German and French leaders

Girls visiting pubs in short dresses against local culture: Goa Minister

Goa PWD minister walks dangerous line by calling on ban of girls visiting pubs in ‘short dresses’; Sudin Dhavalikar also defends controversial Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik

India in England 2014: Virat Kohli Says He Doesn't Need to Prove Anything

Indian batting star Virat Kohli is picking up subtle nuances about the 'art of captaincy' from Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

TMC MP Tapas Pal's wife apologises, says he shouldn't have used the term 'rape'

Tapas Pal had said that party workers would be sent to rape women from the Opposition.

World Cup 2014: Coach Sabella compares Messi's leadership to Maradona

Messi's fantastic form in the World Cup proves that he is as important as legend Maradona for Argentina, national coach Sabella said.

World Cup 2014: Injured Neymar should be fit for Colombia quarter-final

Neymar was ineffective during much of Brazil's last-16 win over Chile after he suffered early knocks on the right knee and left thigh.

Ladakh International Film Festival 2014: The complete list of winners

Read on to know which films managed to sweep away the important awards.

World Cup 2014: Cameroon to investigate match-fixing claims

Cameroon are to investigate claims that seven of their players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup.

Make BMS 3-year course: UGC to DU

Bachelor in Management Studies (BMS) course to remain on DU roster but be reduced to three year course; students compromise but say they want course to remain for future batches

Rahul Gandhi has 'attributes' of genuine leader: Congress

Party vice-president backed after surprising attack on Congress scion by senior leaders

Wasn't in favour of Modi, but happy to allow him to rule in a secular way: Amartya Sen

Long time Narendra Modi critic Amartya Sen seems to be softening his stand against the Prime Minister.

DU releases first cut-off list, 100 per cent mark in three colleges

After much delay due to the row over FYUP, admissions will begin on Tuesday to the relief of over 2.7 lakh students who applied this year.

India's unripe pace attack can leave England wounded

TMC demands explanation from rape comment MP

Party spokesperson says MP has 48 hours to explain his conduct and statements

Iraq lawmakers convene to form new government in battle with "caliphate"

Meeting of the new legislature in Baghdad's fortified "green zone" could spell end of eight-year rule of Shi'ite Islamist Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki

TMC MP Tapas Pal says he said 'raid', not 'rape'; demands to sack him grow

The Trinamool Congress has asked Pal to give an explanation for his remarks within 48 hours.

DU releases first cut off list, 100 per cent mark in three colleges

After much delay due to the row over FYUP, admissions will begin on Tuesday to the relief of over 2.7 lakh students who applied this year.

Snapshot: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's selfie with young neighbours goes viral

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks fit and fabulous in the new selfie which has been shared on Twitter.

Planning Commission in peril under Modi

A month into his premiership, Modi has already sidelined the body whose tome-like five-year plans are always laboriously crafted but rarely adhered to

India, China sign 3 key MoUs

MoUs relate to attracting Chinese investment to India, getting flood data from Chinese hydrological centres and improved administrative relations

Jinnah's sister asked to pay water bill 47 years after her death

Commissioner of Karachi said he had directed the managing director of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board to take back the notice sent in the name of Fatima Jinnah.