Verizon Wireless Readies 4G Network
November 30th, 2007 - 11:54 pm ICT by admin
In its second big announcement this week, Verizon Wireless said that it would develop its fourth generation mobile broadband network using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. This means that the company, co-owned ... Read more...
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New Zealand Questions Hacker Kingpin
November 30th, 2007 - 11:54 pm ICT by admin
Police questioned the suspected teenage kingpin of an international cyber crime network accused of infiltrating 1.3 million computers and skimming millions of dollars from victims' bank accounts, officials said.Working with the FBI ... Read more...
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Bhindranwales portrait installation: Congress seeks PMs intervention
November 30th, 2007 - 10:36 pm ICT by admin
Amritsar, Nov 30 (ANI): The Congress party today sought the intervention of Prime Minster Manmohan Singh and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil in the installation of a portrait of slain rebel Sikh ... Read more...
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Holding free, fair polls is the first priority of interim govt: Musharraf
November 30th, 2007 - 10:30 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Nov 30 (ANI): Urging the caretaker federal cabinet of Pakistan to show neutrality in their day-to-day affairs, President Pervez Musharraf today said the first and foremost priority of the interim set ... Read more...
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Sikh jatha returns after celebrating Guru Nanak’s birth centenary in Pakistan
November 30th, 2007 - 10:29 pm ICT by admin
By Ravinder Singh Robin
Amritsar, Nov 30 (ANI): Sikh devotees, who visited Pakistan to celebrate the 538th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, today returned to India via Wagah border.
The devotees said they ... Read more...
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Gulmarg receives seasons first snowfall
November 30th, 2007 - 10:14 pm ICT by admin
Gulmarg (J-K), Nov 30 (ANI): One of the countrys premier hill resorts Gulmarg received this seasons first snowfall today, after which the whole town was covered in a thick white blanket of ... Read more...
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Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit’ gets buoyant response from investors
November 30th, 2007 - 9:31 pm ICT by admin
Jaipur, Nov 30 (ANI/Business Wire India): Chief Minister Vasudhara Raje inaugurated the Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit here today.A total of 242 investment proposals for the state worth Rs 1,55,077 crore were ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Bhindranwale’s portrait installed at Golden Temple museum
November 30th, 2007 - 9:14 pm ICT by admin
Amritsar, Nov 30 (ANI): A portrait of slain rebel Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale has been installed at a Sikh museum in the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar.
Bhindranwale was one of ... Read more...
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PM hopeful of materialising trade agreement with EU before next summit
November 30th, 2007 - 9:08 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed the hope that the trade and investment agreement between India and the European Union would materialise before the next summit meeting.He ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
CCEA approves consolidation of CBEC IT infrastructure
November 30th, 2007 - 8:48 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi , Nov 30 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval to the revised proposal from Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) for providing quality services ... Read more...
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CCEA approves SCIs acquisition plan, deepening of Paradip channel
November 30th, 2007 - 8:42 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval to the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) plan to acquire six Handymax Bulk Carriers of about ... Read more...
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CCEA approves centrally sponsored post-matric scholarship for minority students
November 30th, 2007 - 8:19 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi , Nov 30 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for a 100 per cent Centrally sponsored Scheme of post-matric scholarship for students belonging to the ... Read more...
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Delhi HC dismisses Ashok Malhotra’s release request
November 30th, 2007 - 8:13 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30: The Delhi High Court today dismissed of Ashok Malhotra's plea for his release from jail in connection with a multi-crore land scam.
The Justice Mukul Mudgal and Justice Reva ... Read more...
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Govt concerned over alleged harassment of Indians in Malaysia: PM
November 30th, 2007 - 7:58 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that the government was concerned over the alleged harassment of ethnic Indians in Malaysia.Reacting to the reported harassment incident, Singh ... Read more...
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Part Time Job Opportunity for Indians in Thailand
November 30th, 2007 - 7:20 pm ICT by admin
Marketing agents are needed for selling various financial products of a company based in Bangkok. The company needs 20-30 Indian origin people who can be either Indian citizens or Thai Citizens.
The ... Read more...
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BJP demands UPA’s statement on anti-Sikh riots’ witness issue
November 30th, 2007 - 7:14 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today demanded a statement from the UPA government on media reports of a key witness in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that he ... Read more...
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Taslima Nasreen withdraws controversial lines from her autobiographical novel
November 30th, 2007 - 7:11 pm ICT by admin
Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Friday said that she has decided to withdraw the controversial lines from her autobiographical novel 'Dwikhandita' in the wake of the protests from ... Read more...
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Kidman denies new film promotes atheism
November 30th, 2007 - 6:53 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Nov 30 (ANI): Aussie beauty Nicole Kidman has denied that her latest fantasy film The Golden Compass promotes atheism.The film has been attacked by the US-based Catholic League for being anti-Christian ... Read more...
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Queen to release new single to mark World Aids Day
November 30th, 2007 - 6:44 pm ICT by admin
London, November 30 (ANI): Rock band Queen have announced that they are releasing a new song to mark World Aids Day on 1 December.Say It's Not True will be the bands first ... Read more...
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Mischa Barton wants to be a producer just like Drew Barrymore
November 30th, 2007 - 6:37 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): Actress Mischa Barton has revealed that she wants to follow in the footsteps of actress Drew Barrymore by becoming a producer as well.The 21-year-old actress is looking forward ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Researchers create comprehensive map of imprinted genes in human genome
November 30th, 2007 - 6:26 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Researchers at Duke University have created the first map of imprinted genes throughout the human genome.The study, led by Dr. Randy Jirtle, a genetics researcher in the departments ... Read more...
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A daily glass of Pomegranate juice is as potent as Viagra
November 30th, 2007 - 6:26 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): Men who want to boost their performance in the bedroom should drink pomegranate juice, says a new research.According to the University of California scientists, a daily glass can ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Jaffer sends Pakistan on a leather hunt in Kolkata Test
November 30th, 2007 - 6:20 pm ICT by admin
Kolkata, Nov.30 (ANI): Mumbai batsman Wasim Jaffer struck a brilliant and undefeated fifth Test hundred as India moved into an ominous position against Pakistan at the end of the first day's play ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Pranab to visit Bangladesh tomorrow; will hand over cyclone aid
November 30th, 2007 - 6:17 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Dhaka tomorrow to hand over the aid pledged by India with a sense of urgency following a severe cyclone hit ... Read more...
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Early, late sexual debut linked to sexual functioning problems
November 30th, 2007 - 6:08 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): A new study has revealed that early and late sexual debut is linked to problems in sexual functioning.For the study, researchers examined the adult consequences of early or ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Nicole Kidman owes health, sex knowledge to gruesome hospital videos
November 30th, 2007 - 6:08 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Actress Nicole Kidman owes her health and sex knowledge to the gruesome hospital videos that her biochemist dad and nurse mum used to bring home.The Oscar-winning actress has ... Read more...
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Kidman thrilled to have perfect vision after surgery
November 30th, 2007 - 6:08 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 30 (ANI): Actress Nicole Kidman is really excited after undergoing LASIK surgery, for it has given her a perfect vision.The Oscar-winning actress, who previously had severely blurry vision, insisted that ... Read more...
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New 60-million dollar VVIP jet for Musharraf
November 30th, 2007 - 6:06 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Nov 30 (ANI): A new executive jet has been acquired for use by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, raising the number of aircraft in the VVIP fleet to 14.
The 10-seater Learjet is ... Read more...
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Benazir, Sharif’s presence won’t affect Pak political scenario, PML-Q leader
November 30th, 2007 - 6:06 pm ICT by admin
Sukkur, Nov 30 (ANI): Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, the President of the Sindh Chapter of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q, has said that the participation of former Pakistan Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and ... Read more...
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Musharrafs actions will improve political environment: Benazir
November 30th, 2007 - 6:06 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Nov 30 (ANI): Former premier Benazir Bhutto has formally launched her election campaign saying that the recent actions of President Pervez Musharraf would help improve the political environment in Pakistan.
Bhutto conveyed ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
One in three Oz men dont wash their hands in public loos!
November 30th, 2007 - 6:05 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Nov 30 (ANI): Australian men are not that appealing when it comes to their personal hygiene, for a new survey has found that nearly a third of them do not wash ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Oz Muslim may demand compensation for lost restaurant business
November 30th, 2007 - 6:05 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Nov.30 (ANI): Nasiruddin watched his Indian restaurant business being bulldozed two days ago, and when the uninsured restaurateur asked the City of Sydney what he should do, he says he was ... Read more...
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Calling Welsh woman an English bitch can get you nailed for racism!
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): An Irish grandfather has been given a prison sentence for racial harassment after he called a Welsh woman English.Michael Forsythe, a grandfather has been found guilty of ... Read more...
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Soon, glug beer straight from the barrel a mile high!
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov 30 (ANI): A big fan of pint on flight? Well, you might in bit of a pleasant surprise for an airline is considering of offering barrels of beer on the ... Read more...
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90% Aussie teachers bullied by colleagues
November 30th, 2007 - 6:04 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Nov30 (ANI): A recent survey in Australia unveiled that more than 90 per cent of teachers are bullied by their colleagues at the work place.The teachers claimed that they are ... Read more...
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