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India wants offensive against Taliban to continue

NEW DELHI - India Wednesday said it wants the US-led military offensive against the Taliban to continue in Afghanistan.

India to develop unmanned combat aerial vehicle

BANGALORE - India will soon embark on developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for surveillance, detection and destroying specific targets, a top defence official said Wednesday.

It was an honour flying the president in a Sukhoi: Pilot

PUNE - Flying President Pratibha Patil in a Sukhoi-30MKI was an honour and a pleasure, Wing Commander S.

Brooks Perlin: Katie Couric Boyfriend?

Washington- State dinner hosted by the president of the United States is always a special occasion and people are curious to know the names that will appear on the guest list of the President.

Firefighters make progress against Calif. wildfire

HINDRAF members on hunger strike to uplift Malay-Indian community

Indian government rejects neutrino lab site under Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil refused to step out of his home during 26/11, says Bhujbal

Google apologises for offensive Michelle Obama image

UK hotel offers to keep mums-in-law for ’stress-free’ Christmas!

Health

Obesity increases risk for HIV patients

WASHINGTON - Obesity can increase risk among people with HIV, according to a new study.

How humans may, or may not, evolve in the future

WASHINGTON - An article in National Geographic News has made four predictions in which human beings may, or may not evolve in the future.

Alzheimer’s study may help develop new drugs for urinary tract infections

LONDON - Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St.

6.8-magnitude underwater quake off Tonga

6.8-magnitude underwater quake off Tonga

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga, sending panicked residents into the streets at night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Palin heads to Fla. town that feted her in 2008

Palin heads to Fla. town that feted her in 2008

THE VILLAGES, Fla. - Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue" book tour is heading to a Florida retirement community where she attracted a crowd of tens of thousands as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Unsung heroes of 26/11 attack recount 59 hours of horror

Unsung heroes of 26/11 attack recount 59 hours of horror

MUMBAI - With the first anniversary of the Mumbai massacre approaching, some of the unsung heroes of the 26/11 attacks recalled their experiences.
Paula Deen Hit In Face With Ham

Paula Deen Hit In Face With Ham

Georgia- Celebrity chef Paula Deen became an unwilling recipient of one of the ham pieces that were being served at the "Hosea Feed the Hungry" in Georgia.
Rihanna’s Shame Over Jay-z Rumours

Rihanna’s Shame Over Jay-z Rumours

RIHANNA was so embarrassed by rumours she landed her record deal by embarking on a sexual relationship with JAY-Z, she couldn't look him in the face.
Jordan dumps lover Alex Reid

Jordan dumps lover Alex Reid

LONDON - Jordan has dumped her cross dressing lover Alex Reid after pulling out of jungle reality show "I''m A Celebrity...
India Vs Srilanka 2nd Test Details

India Vs Srilanka 2nd Test Details

Kanpur- In the first day of India Sri Lanka second test match, Indian batsmen dominated completely over the Lankan bowlers.
NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results

NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results

Indiana - NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results is one of the most popular search terms for the online searches as people are interested to know who won the NCAA competition.
$7 Million growth funding announced on Twitter

$7 Million growth funding announced on Twitter

In today's world, Twitter has gained immense popularity as one of the most powerful social networking and micro-blogging service providers.
Twitter to Launch Paid Business Accounts from 2010

Twitter to Launch Paid Business Accounts from 2010

Don't get angry corporate fellas! Twitter is still free if you want to use its services as you have had for the past years.
Best Black Friday Ads 2009 for Gadgets

Best Black Friday Ads 2009 for Gadgets

San Francisco - 27 Nov is Black Friday 2009 and you are not too late if you have decided to buy gadgets for this Black Friday 2009.
Nokia Mobile Phone Price List in India

Nokia Mobile Phone Price List in India

Nokia is a leading mobile phone manufacturer in the whole world and India is no exception.
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Technology

Opera upgrades browser to block Chinese users from Facebooking

BEIJING - Chinese Internet users would no longer be able to access Facebook, as the web browser Opera has upgraded its Chinese version closing a loophole that allowed users to access websites banned by the government.

TiVo posts loss as sales slump

TiVo posts loss as sales slumpALVISO, Calif. - TiVo Inc. posted a loss in the latest quarter as sales dropped 12 percent.

Earnings roundup: Brown Shoe, Coldwater Creek

Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Nov.

Facebook creates dual-class structure, but no IPO

Facebook creates dual-class structure, but no IPONEW YORK - Facebook has created a dual-class stock structure designed to give founder Mark Zuckerberg and other existing shareholders control over the company.

Top 2 booksellers report losses, their shares fall

Verizon opposes Sprint's "Most Dependable" claim

Relax without getting the ax; Fewer turkey naps

EU drops Qualcomm antitrust probe

Joost assets bought by online ad company Adconion

Festival of mass animal sacrifice begins in Nepal

Science

Monkeys prefer mates with different genes

LONDON - The world's largest monkey species prefer mates with genes different from their own, for healthy and strong offspring, says a new study.

Politics

Detention of China dissident Liu Xiaobo extended

BEIJING - Chinese authorities have extended the detention of a jailed dissident writer for another two months, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Voting gains momentum in Jharkhand (Second Lead)

RANCHI - After a slow start, voting on the first day of five-phased Jharkhand assembly elections gained momentum by Wednesday afternoon, poll panel officials said.

Congress to field YSR’s widow in assembly by-poll

Congress to field YSR’s widow in assembly by-pollHYDERABAD - The Congress Wednesday decided to field late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S.

Honolulu police posting DUI mug shots on Internet

HONOLULU - Mug shots of drunken driving suspects are landing on the Honolulu Police Department's Web site, creating a virtual wall of shame long before suspects get their day in court.

Mayawati warns against unrest over Ayodhya

Philippine massacre probe focuses on Arroyo ally

Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ

Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list

Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops

Panel 1st up in SC Gov. Sanford impeachment debate

Law

Court pulls up government on Manu Sharma parole

NEW DELHI - Pulling up the state government for granting parole to murder convict Manu Sharma, the Delhi High Court chastised it for adopting a pick and choose policy and asked that prisoners be made aware of their rights.

Business

Reservation for economically backward is complicated: Commission

AGARTALA - Reservation for economically backward classes is not possible without constitutional amendments, members of the commission looking into the issue said here Wednesday.

Sports

Can the holiday continue for Honduras? (FIFA World Cup Team Profile)

TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras waited for 27 years to secure their return to a World Cup, and they hold great hopes for South Africa 2010.

Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge

Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challengeJERUSALEM - With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies on its borders.

Sensex up 142 points early afternoon

MUMBAI - A key Indian equities index was trading 142 points in the green early afternoon Wednesday, thanks to strong buying interest in oil and gas and banking scrips.

Soggy season could crimp sweet potato supply

NEW ORLEANS - Savor that holiday sweet potato pie and those marshmallow yams while you can.

Shuttle Atlantis leaving space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - It's time for Atlantis and its seven astronauts to leave the International Space Station.

Impatience with Obama trade policy grows

Suzlon signs pact with Australia’s energy firm

Himachal hopes to reap bitter-sweet crop of hop

Death toll in China mining blast rises to 107

Tokyo stocks up on bargain buys

Oil hovers near $76 amid weak US crude demand

Asian stocks mixed on concern about US recovery

Iran's leader makes inroads in Latin America

Americans searching for cheaper Thanksgiving trips

Laxman, Yuvraj hit half centuries, India 639/7 (Tea report)

Laxman, Yuvraj hit half centuries, India 639/7 (Tea report)KANPUR - Sri Lankan left arm spinner Rangana Herath took three wickets in the second session as India reached 639 for seven at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test at Green Park here Wednesday.

Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, second day, second Test

Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, second day, second TestKANPUR - Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park stadium here Wednesday.

India 639/7 at tea against Sri Lanka

India 639/7 at tea against Sri LankaKANPUR - India were 639 for seven in their first innings at tea against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second cricket Test at the Green Park stadium here Wednesday.

England batters Morgan, Trott chase IPL riches

CAPE TOWN - Eoin Morgan and Jonathan Trott are expected to head the next group of England players chasing the potential riches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010.

No sponsors for Pak-NZ Test series leaves PCB in the lurch

Gabba gets tough on boozers and hooligans

India looking to close all options for Lanka: Sehwag

Windies batting star Sarwan collapses with back injury at training

CWG infrastructure will be ready in time: Gill

Roddick reports knee injury recovery ahead of schedule

Kevin Pietersen, Jessica Taylor ‘expecting their first child’

I had considered hurting myself, says Trescothick

Afridi, Younus, inspiration behind my T20 World Cup success: Shahzaib

Pet News

It’s official: Opposites attract

WASHINGTON - Mandrills monkeys, a species closely related to humans, sniff out potential mates with different genetic makeup in order to have healthy and strong offspring, according to a new study.

Music Review: Cosby rap CD bold but lacks spark

More people list dogs and cats on Christmas lists

PR News

BC Wins Prestigious Accolade at 2009's Construction Computing Awards, and Named Finalist in 3 Further Categories

READING, England, November 25 - Business Collaborator Ltd (BC), part of Unit 4 Agresso and a pioneer in collaboration software, was named 'Business IT Service Provider of the Year' at the Construction Computing Awards, held in the Tower Hotel in London on 19 November.

Club KIFIR is Celebrating its First Birthday!

Triviala Confirms The Spirit of Christmas is Very Much Alive

Gadget

Psychologists use video game Rock Band to study work flow

WASHINGTON - Psychology professors have used the video game Rock Band to study how people can achieve flow while at work or while performing skilled tasks.

Toyota to recall 110,000 Tundras over rust

Acer Aspire 8940G Review