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6 Nov 2013
Street named after A R Rahman in Canada

Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman has got a street named after him in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
The ace composer posted a a picture on Facebook holding a sign board which reads 'Allah-Rakha Rahman st'...
5 Nov 2013
Passport Seva mobile app now on Windows, Apple platforms

The app provides passport-related information on the smartphones. The MEA had released the android version of the app in March this year.
This is an extended service of the Passport Seva Project, executed in Public-Private-Partnership mode with IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
Passport Seva provides a wide variety of services such as status tracking, locating a passport office and other general information,...
Krrish 3 : Rs. 100 crore in four days

t a time when recent Bollywood films like Akshay Kumar’s Boss and Mickey Virus both saw lukewarm business at the box office, Krrish 3’s Rs. 100 crore haul in the first four days of its opening has brought the smiles back on the face of industry insiders.
The Hrithik related stories Hrithik Roshan gets mobbed Return of the superhero: Krrish 3 Bollywood release: Krrish 3 Roshan-starrer superhero flick, directed by Rakesh Roshan, has thus set a record...
Miss Asia Pacific crown seized at airport

The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.
21-year-old Rana was intercepted by the Customs after she landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here, sources said, adding that she was asked to pay the duty as the crown contained diamonds. It was, however, not known when the crown was seized.
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2 Nov 2013
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In: Android, Android 4.4, Android 4.4 KitKat, google, Kitkat, Samsung, Smartphone
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By pushpak
In: Android, Android 4.4, Android 4.4 KitKat, google, Kitkat, Samsung, Smartphone

New Features Of Android 4.4 KitKat
1. User interface tweaks: Android 4.4 KitKat offers a translucent menu bar located at the bottom of the screen, and new transition effects when you open the app launcher. The OS offers full-screen wallpapers with preview and the wallpapers now extend through the notification tray as well, in addition to the navigation buttons.
The new OS brings a more immersive experience by hiding the status bar and navigation buttons when the user is reading a book, or playing a game or watching a movie. They can just swipe the edge of the screen to bring back...
‘Krrish 3’ review: Great effects, but too much emotional drama!
If you were to study the comic book history, you would realise that superheroes are the born out of dire straits. The birth of the first superheroes came out of world economy sinking in the 1930s and the World War II. They formed a sort of escapist form of entertainment from the depressing times that people were living in. The last decade has seen the same upsurge in superhero movies coming to fore while the economy is again wavering and the world is in crisis. And this time India is included in the slump.
Hrithik Roshan is perhaps the most apt...
1 Nov 2013
Nexus 5 phone, unwraps KitKat Android 4.4

KitKat, aka Android 4.4, has faster multitasking and full voice control, according to Google, and a smarter caller ID system so that if the number dialing in isn't on your contacts list then Android will take a guess at who it is using businesses listed on Google Maps.
KitKat devices can now send documents to printers directly using Google Cloud Print or HP's ePrint system, and Quickoffice has been redesigned to make finding files easier and...
Your movements will help charge your cell phone(Mobile)
Researchers have developed a new device that turns human motion into power for electronic devices such as cell phones, cameras and tablets.
The mobile generator 'Genneo' can charge a device with any type of movement so a user could purposefully shake it or just leave it in a pant pocket while taking a hike.
"Genneo has created a revolutionary line of products that capture energy from walking, shaking or moving in other ways and turn it into charge for your phone and other portable electronics," according to the product description on Kick...
Dhanteras day : Gold sales down by 50%
Gold sales on Dhanteras day today are down by about 50 per cent despite lower price as sluggish demand for bars and coins amid high inflation and weak economic outlook dimmed the sparkle of the precious metal.
Gold prices are ruling at Rs 31,400 per 10 grams in the national capital, lower than Rs 32,485 on the last Dhanteras.
"There is a drastic fall in gold demand due to weak economy and inflation," All-India Gems and Jewellery Federation Chairman Haresh Soni told PTI.
Retail jeweller Gitajali Group's Chairman and Managing Director Mehul Choksi...
India vs Australia 7th ODI
The decider of the seven match ODI series is a bonus for the fans here who are already basking in the glow of the four day long Diwali festivities - which began with the 'Rajyotsava Day' on Friday. India fought their way back to make the last match the decider after a stupendous run-chase in Nagpur. And another runfeast is on cards at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and the weekend crowd will be eager to witness the home team clinch the series.
Australia have been a revelation under an interim captain George Bailey and will be up for the challenge...
Now, Vodafone 2G, 3G data come at same rate
2G data rate down 80%; cut follows similar moves by Airtel and RCom aimed at 1st-time users.
Three days after slashing international roaming rates on voice and data by 78-95%, making international calls as cheap as 1 paise per second, Vodafone, India’s second largest telecom company (telco), has now slashed 2G mobile internet rates by 80% for its prepaid and postpaid customers.
Starting today, Vodafone’s ‘Diwali Bonanza’ will allow its 2G and 3G customers to pay the same rates for mobile data on a pay-as-you-go basis even while roaming, which...
Weight loss not always beneficial for romantic relationships

Losing weight is generally beneficial for human health, but when one partner in a romantic relationship loses weight, it doesn't always have a positive effect on the relationship. According to new research from North Carolina State University and the University of Texas at Austin, there can be a "dark side" to weight loss, if both partners are not on board with enacting healthy changes.
"People need to be aware that weight loss can change a relationship...
Differences Between iPhones 5S and iPhone 5C
1. The iPhone 5S has a faster processor than the 5C.
The 5S sports an Apple A7 processor, while the heart of the 5C is a 1Ghz Apple A6. The A7 is a newer, more powerful model than the A6, particularly because it's a 64-bit chip (the first in a smartphone, according to Apple). Because it's 64-bit, the A7 can process twice as much data at the same time as the 32-bit A6. Processor speed isn't as big a factor in smartphones as it is in...