Dell launches new range of Inspiron laptops
June 7th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Computer manufacturer Dell Thursday launched the latest version of its Inspiron R and Inspiron R special edition laptops for the Indian market saying consumers want ... Read more...
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Kashmiri youth seek demilitarisation, more dialogue
June 3rd, 2012 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, June 3 (IANS) Kashmiris want autonomy, better economic opportunities and removal of "overbearing presence of armed forces from their state", a gathering of Kashmiri youth, activists and separatists said ... Read more...
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Sony unveils smart phones for upward mobile
May 24th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 24 (IANS) Sony Mobile Communications of Japanese electronics major Sony Corporation Thursday unveiled a range of smart phones for the upward mobile with unique features to access a plethora ... Read more...
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Bihar hires young professionals to help implement livelihood project
May 3rd, 2012 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, May 3 (IANS) For the first time, Bihar has hired hired 85 young professionals, all fresh post-graduates of India's top ranking management and social sciences institutes, to help in ... Read more...
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Young professionals in MCD poll fray root for change
April 9th, 2012 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) He has a masters in surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons - not someone you'd expect as a candidate in the Delhi civic ... Read more...
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Goa on alert after Pune swine flu outbreak
March 24th, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, March 24 (IANS) Authorities in Goa have upped their precautionary measures as Pune in neighbouring Maharashtra reported several swine flu cases.The directorate of health services (DHS) in Goa has ... Read more...
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Youth cries for justice in Kapil Sibal’s poetry session
January 21st, 2012 - 12:12 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) When a minister romances with literature in public space, the stage sizzles with political drama.A young man, who described himself as one of the millions ... Read more...
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South Asian initiative seeks to break fresh ground
December 6th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Governments of South Asia may not have progressed much beyond the rhetoric and cliches of regional cooperation, but a new initiative at a non-governmental level ... Read more...
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Buddhism: Moving beyond faith to heal lifestyle blues (Feature)
November 29th, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Twenty-nine-year-old Gagan Kaur's life fell apart when her 14-year-old relationship ended last year. A Buddhist monk found her sinking in a private clinic in the ... Read more...
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Wanted: Women to drive development in Maoist areas
November 20th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) In an effort to bridge the development deficit in areas seen as Maoist hotbeds, the government is encouraging young women to take up the challenge ... Read more...
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A memorable homecoming to roots for Indian PIOs
October 9th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) A trip to connect with their Indian roots has left a group of young Persons of India Origin (PIO) totally smitten and wanting to return ... Read more...
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British Indian woos young professionals with trendy jewellery
October 2nd, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) After a positive response to his sterling silver jewellery brand -- Real Effect -- Britain-based Indian origin jewellery designer Suveen Kapoor plans to open stand-alone ... Read more...
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Ramesh seeks PM’s help to boost roads in Maoist-hit areas
September 14th, 2011 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) With an eye on progress in Maoist-affected areas, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Tuesday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention for additional Rs.35,000 crore ... Read more...
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Huawei to design mobile handsets for Indian market
June 15th, 2011 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 14 (IANS) Chinese telecom behemoth Huawei Technologies is setting up a product development centre in this tech hub to design, develop and test mobile handsets for the booming ... Read more...
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Salaried professionals vow to explore business ideas
June 5th, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Participants at an entrepreneurship programme here Sunday said that they are ready to shun their monthly pay cheque addiction to explore business ideas.The ideas suggested ... Read more...
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Ravi meets diaspora youth visiting India
May 16th, 2011 - 11:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Monday met a group of 24 diaspora youth participating in 17th Know India Programme (KIP), intended to promote ... Read more...
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Russia to set up agency to help young professionals
May 7th, 2011 - 10:43 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed setting up a new agency to support young professionals and social welfare projects.The agency would focus on three areas: new ... Read more...
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Grin and bare it - with a dental tattoo! (With Images)
May 1st, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Getting your body inked is passe. GenNext is going for dental tattoos, so don't be surprised if the girl next door breaks into a toothy grin ... Read more...
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Casual sex is ‘bad idea’, says Justin Timberlake
April 28th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
Toronto, Apr 28 (ANI): Singer-actor Justin Timberlake has insisted that engaging in casual sex is never a good idea, because it often leads to emotional complications."It's a really good idea until it ... Read more...
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How Indian migrants move to affluent suburbs in Britain
April 10th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 10 (IANS) Driven by rising affluence, migrant Hindu communities in London are increasingly moving from the inner city areas to affluent suburbs, a new analysis shows.The second- and ... Read more...
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1 in 5 young professionals wants to work with Google
March 23rd, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
New York, March 23 (ANI): Google ranks number one on list of ideal employers, according to a survey released by consulting firm Universum.Nearly 25 per cent of survey respondents picked Google ... Read more...
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R-Day for youth: A holiday, a grand parade, a technical definition!
January 25th, 2011 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Cindrella Thawani
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Ah Republic Day! For one youngster, it's a day to remember a grandfather who fought for the country, for another, a chance to witness on ... Read more...
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Youths’ role vital in tackling climate change: UN chief
January 19th, 2011 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 19 (IANS/WAM) Involving the youth is vital to tackle the global challenge of climate change, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said."Engaging with the youth of today is a ... Read more...
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Delhi Metro trains Bangalore Metro personnel
January 9th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has trained more than 150 personnel of the Bangalore Metro, which is to soon start its operations.According to a DMRC statement ... Read more...
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Pak keeper Haider hopes to inspire others to make “good stand for good cricket”
November 13th, 2010 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): Troubled Pakistani wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has expressed his hope that other young professionals will be inspired by his stand against corruption and follow his example."I need to suggest ... Read more...
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Italy lays out pasta, cheese for Delhi homes
November 10th, 2010 - 11:00 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The two-minute noodles of our childhood is making way for the 10-minute pasta, cheese and sauce. Italy is hardselling its packaged food to middle class ... Read more...
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Sonam to endorse Electrolux home appliances
October 4th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress and style icon Sonam Kapoor has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Electrolux home appliances.The 25-year-old will be endorsing the company's refrigerators, washing ... Read more...
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NSL to enter branded apparel segment by Diwali
August 31st, 2010 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) NSL Textiles, which has built up a business with the concept of "Cotton to Clothing", will enter the branded apparel segment by Diwali, launching the "Constello" brand, to ... Read more...
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Pooja Batra to head Hollywood casting agency in India
August 3rd, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Pooja Batra, who has been majorly absent from the big screen after her marriage, is set to spearhead the operations of a Hollywood casting ... Read more...
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Pooja Batra: Connecting Hollywood and Bollywood!
August 3rd, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 3, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Model turned actress Pooja Batra found her way into a million hearts when she was crowned Miss India in 1993. With her beautiful looks and stunning ... Read more...
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Huawei launches economic android phones in India
July 29th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Telecom network solutions company Huawei Technologies Thursday launched four new handsets, including two android devices, U8300 and U8500, in the Indian market.
Priced between Rs.7,000 and ... Read more...
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‘Russian femme fatale’ spy Chapman becomes US tabloid darling
June 30th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): A Russian girl, 'Anna Chapman', has hogged the media attention, with almost all US tabloids projecting her glamorous pictures as a 'Russian spy' who communicated with a ... Read more...
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You can’t please all (Capital Buzz)
May 30th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) It was dubbed as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's first national press conference since 2004, but while the prime minister earned plaudits for his performance his media ... Read more...
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British NRIs expect immigration cuts, pro-rich policies (Comment)
May 15th, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Kul Bhushan
NRIs may well grit their teeth at the new Conservative-Lib Dem government. The new British government will probably come down hard on immigration and introduce economic policies that help the ... Read more...
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Young professionals main victims of Kolkata fire
March 24th, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) From 18-year-old Arati Dhali to 25-year-old Sourav Barik, the main victims of the fire that gutted Stephen Court in central Kolkata were young professionals working in call centres ... Read more...
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