Time for Telangana - The Economic Times

Time for Telangana - The Economic Times: "It is time for the Congress to take the plunge and carve the state of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh. There are many reasons to do so, not least the fact that historically, state boundaries get drawn and redrawn many times. When it became a republic, India was composed of 14 states. Now, at 28, it has double the number. Many states like Andhra Pradesh itself, were carved out of bigger entities after linguistic or ethnic movements."

SC rejects Chiru son-in-law’s bail | Deccan Chronicle

SC rejects Chiru son-in-law’s bail | Deccan Chronicle

Govt move to placate Ramdev on black money - The Times of India

Govt move to placate Ramdev on black money - The Times of India: "On a day when the government's simmering differences with the Anna Hazare civil society group burst into the open, the Centre unveiled yet another measure to placate yoga guru Baba Ramdev over his demand for action on black money."

Telangana witnessing a silent rebellion, says TJAC member - The Economic Times

Telangana witnessing a silent rebellion, says TJAC member - The Economic Times: "The Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a silent rebellion in favour of a separate state, said Rama Krishna Reddy, member of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) on Sunday."

Rajinikanth admitted to Singapore`s top hospital

Rajinikanth admitted to Singapore`s top hospital: "Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Singapore`s top hospital, the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, according to medical sources."

Non-bailable warrant issued against Sanjay Dutt - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Non-bailable warrant issued against Sanjay Dutt - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "A Mau court issued a non-bailable warrant against Sanjay Dutt on Saturday over his allegedly provocative election speech during the 2009 Lok Sabha election campaign. Dutt in his speech had alleged that he was booked under TADA as he was the son of a Muslim mother."

Georgia's Failed Revolt: Egypt Scenario or Russian Plot? - TIME

Georgia's Failed Revolt: Egypt Scenario or Russian Plot? - TIME: "By Thursday afternoon, it was hard to recognize the voice of Nino Burjanadze, the Georgian opposition leader, who normally speaks as though she has a bullhorn built into her throat. The night before, she had led a street protest meant to overthrow President Mikheil Saakashvili, her former ally turned political nemesis. But riot police had moved in with tear gas and rubber bullets, beating scores of people and arresting hundreds, and the would-be revolution failed. Holed up in her office the next day, Burjanadze fielded calls and waited for the police to knock on the door. 'There's practically no one here,' she said in an exhausted whisper. 'Everyone has already been arrested.'"

Leopard enters Hema Malini's house in Mumbai - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive

Leopard enters Hema Malini's house in Mumbai - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive: "A leopard strayed into actress Hema Malini's Mumbai residence on Friday. The actor who is not in the city at present, expressed her concern over the leopard's safety."

Aircel to Launch iPhone 4 In India on May 27

Aircel to Launch iPhone 4 In India on May 27: "The iPhone 4 was launched way back in June in the U.S followed by other countries. But India has been one country among others that hadn't gotten the iPhone 4 love. Of course the iPhone 3G and 3GS are being sold even today. But Apple had remained tight-lipped about the launch of the iPhone 4 in India. Well, all that will be changing soon with Indian network operator Aircel announcing plans to launch the device in Indian markets starting from May 27th."

Rajinikanth off to Singapore for cure | Deccan Chronicle

Rajinikanth off to Singapore for cure | Deccan Chronicle: "Superstar Rajinikanth will be flying to Singapore Friday night for further treatment, sources close to the ailing star’s family told DC on Thurs-day.

He is now undergoing treatment at Sri Ramachan-dra Hospital here."

TRS woos Nagam, offers post of working president - The Times of India

TRS woos Nagam, offers post of working president - The Times of India: "The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) has reportedly started wooing Nagarkurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy who was suspended on Wednesday by the TDP for anti-party activities."

Nagam Janardhan Reddy suspended from TDP

TD leaders fight over use of party flag | Deccan Chronicle: "Acrimonious scenes were witnessed at the first extended meeting of the newly reconstituted Telangana Telugu Desam Forum leading to walkout by the rebel TD politburo member, Mr Nagam Janardhan Reddy here on Friday. The forum, which met under the leadership of Mr E. Dayakar Rao at the NTR Trust Bhavan, decided to organise a public meeting at Karimnagar on May 25 while canceling the earlier padayatra programme from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta."

No Ifs: Vidya Trails Shahid Butt Strategy! - Yahoo! News

No Ifs: Vidya Trails Shahid Butt Strategy! - Yahoo! News: "Nosey parker journos would really like to butt in… and ferret out more goss. Er, butt being the operative word here. Quite aptly so, considering that it's a rare… oops… rear bit of news as regards a certain Vidya Balan."

All-party meet on Telangana at the earliest: PC - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive

All-party meet on Telangana at the earliest: PC - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive: "Even as speculation that the Centre might consider setting up another States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) evoked protests from Telangana protagonists, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday maintained that Delhi was still with an open mind."

BJP slams PM over 'Rs 85,000-crore coal scam' - Rediff.com Business

BJP slams PM over 'Rs 85,000-crore coal scam' - Rediff.com Business: "Just a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh celebrated two years of the UPA-II rule, the Bhartiya Janata Party slapped a Rs 85,000-crore (Rs 850 billion) coal scam on him, claiming his direct culpability in the 'loot' as he held the portfolio between 2006 and 2009 since after coal minister Shibu Soren had resigned."

Tv9 - Nagam Janardhan Reddy to quit TDP?

Notes on Life: Positive Thinking, Speeding, “Flow” in Meetings, Reading with My Kids | zen habits

Notes on Life: Positive Thinking, Speeding, “Flow” in Meetings, Reading with My Kids | zen habits: "t’s great when the things I write about and my real life converge so beautifully. Today I have a guest post up on Scott Young’s blog … I recommend you go check it out, as it’s something I originally planned to run here on Zen Habits:
The Vast, Unstatable Importance of a Positive Attitude"

Rajinikanth's vital parameters normal: Bulletin

Rajinikanth's vital parameters normal: Bulletin: "Superstar Rajinikanth, undergoing treatment at a hospital here for gastro intestinal and respiratory problems, is 'comfortable' and his vital parameters have returned to 'normal' levels, a medical bulletin said today.
'Thorough investigations and appropriate treatment made him comfortable and his vital parameters returned to normal', said the bulletin issued by the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, where the actor was admitted on May"

Bengal has most criminal MLAs; TN most crorepatis - Rediff.com News

Bengal has most criminal MLAs; TN most crorepatis - Rediff.com News: "The elections for five assemblies are over and the results are out. As the new governments get ready to take their place and commence their five year term, Vicky Nanjappa compiles a report on nature of the MLAs these governments will have.

The West Bengal assembly tops the list of criminal candidates and it has 102 such MLAs. Most of these MLAs have criminal serious charges pending against them."

South Indian food, cell with attached toilet for Kanimozhi in Tihar

South Indian food, cell with attached toilet for Kanimozhi in Tihar: "Kanimozhi, DMK MP and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi's daughter, is the latest high-profile entrant to Tihar Jail."

Citi awards Pandit over $16 mln retention bonus | Reuters

Citi awards Pandit over $16 mln retention bonus | Reuters: "Citigroup Inc has awarded Chief Executive Vikram Pandit a $16.7 million retention bonus, plus stock options -- a far cry from the $1 salary he took during part of the financial crisis."

'Dabangg' grabs National Award - PTI -

'Dabangg' grabs National Award - PTI -

Southern cinema sweeps National Awards

The Hindu : News / National : Southern cinema sweeps National Awards: "It was a southern sweep at the 83rd National Film Awards, with Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' chosen as the best feature film, and Vetrimaran selected as best director for Tamil film Aadukulam. In fact, the two best actors – Salim Kumar and Dhanush -- were selected from these two films as well."

WINING MOMENT OF WORLD CUP 2011 EVERY INDIAN MUST SEE THIS VIDEO SURELY...

Jagan challenge: Cong on slippery sands in AP - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Jagan challenge: Cong on slippery sands in AP - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "The Congress is on slippery ground in the south - first the Tamil Nadu debacle, then criticism over the Karnataka governor's tussle with Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa and now in Andhra - the open challenge to go to polls by Congress leader-turned rebel Jagan Mohan Reddy."

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth shifted to ICU : South: India Today

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth shifted to ICU : South: India Today: "Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, who was admitted to the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre on May 13 for recurrent respiratory infection and gastro-intestinal problems, was on Wednesday night shifted to the Intensive Care Unit."

Arnold Schwarzenegger's alleged mistress Mildred Patricia Baena threatened to go public with news of his child - NYPOST.com

Arnold Schwarzenegger's alleged mistress Mildred Patricia Baena threatened to go public with news of his child - NYPOST.com: "Arnold Schwarzenegger's mistress threatened to go public with the revelation that she had his child, according to a new report.

The threat apparently came after Mildred Patricia Baena was fired by the 'Terminator' star in a bid to save his marriage with Maria Shriver, RadarOnline.com reported today.

'Mildred was furious that the father of her 14-year-old son would callously fire her from her job after decades of loyal service,' a confidante of the Schwarzenegger family housekeeper told the site."

Fans, industry pray for Rajini's speedy recovery - Movies News - Tamil - ibnlive

Fans, industry pray for Rajini's speedy recovery - Movies News - Tamil - ibnlive: "Health concerns are mounting for superstar Rajinikanth. He has been admitted to the hospital twice in the last 14 days. Fans praying his health and so is the entire Tamil film industry with rumours that his 120 crore magnum opus Rana may be shelved."

Vijender weds Delhi girl Archana - Rediff Sports

Vijender weds Delhi girl Archana - Rediff Sports

Link Building For Life: Determining Lifetime Link Value

Link Building For Life: Determining Lifetime Link Value: "The ideal goal for some SEOs is to minimize maintenance and effort for a given website. Get to number one for all desirable keywords, sit back, and then move on to the next website while the previous domain rakes in the cash. This dream scenario is unfortunately rarely the case, because there are other competitors that make number one an increasing difficult mark to hit – and, also, most notably – the link graph has a rapid rate of attrition."

Jagan Reddy, India’s richest politician, lied to EC on assets | Firstpost

Jagan Reddy, India’s richest politician, lied to EC on assets | Firstpost: "Last Friday, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, son of the late Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, registered a thumping win over his hapless Congress rival in the Kadapa Lok Sabha by-election. Reddy, 39, polled 687,068 votes, yielding him an almost unheard of victory margin of 5,43,053 votes over Ravindra Reddy of the Congress."

Sri Lanka : Special event at the UN to mark the 2600th Sambuddathwa Jayanthi

Sri Lanka : Special event at the UN to mark the 2600th Sambuddathwa Jayanthi: "The United Nations today held a special event organized by Sri Lanka's Permanent Mission to mark the 2,600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment of the Buddha and to recognize the Day of Vesak as millions of people across the globe celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha."

It's not me on the audio-tape, protests Bipasha - Rediff.com movies

It's not me on the audio-tape, protests Bipasha - Rediff.com movies: "The audio-tapes of a conversation that allegedly took place between politician Amar Singh and actress Bipasha Basu in 2006 have been released by a leading publication."

IMF chief charged over attempted rape,sex attack on hotel maid, IBN Live News

IMF chief charged over attempted rape,sex attack on hotel maid, IBN Live News: "IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, tipped to run for the French Presidency in 2012, was charged today with attempted rape and sexual assault on a hotel maid in New York, after being dragged out from a Paris-bound airplane, minutes before it was to take off.62-year-old Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the Washington-based International Monetary Fund since 2007, was taken off an Air France plane's first-class cabin at the John F Kennedy International Airport and apprehended by detectives of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey."

Letter from the editor: A broadcasting first - editor, i - The Independent

Letter from the editor: A broadcasting first - editor, i - The Independent: "Richard Bacon’s afternoon show on Radio 5 is always a treat, and today’s edition promises to be especially thrilling."

Azad off to Andhra as Telangana back in focus - Hindustan Times

Azad off to Andhra as Telangana back in focus - Hindustan Times: "With the poll process in five states over, the Telangana issue is set to take the centrestage again. Congress ministers in Andhra Pradesh, MPs and legislators from the Telangana are holding a crucial meeting in Hyderabad on Monday to decide their future course of action on the statehood demand."

Devil and deep blue choice for Congress in AP - The Times of India

Devil and deep blue choice for Congress in AP - The Times of India

Nine-year-old boy held for drink-driving - Crime, UK - The Independent

Nine-year-old boy held for drink-driving - Crime, UK - The Independent: "Police records have shown a boy aged nine was arrested for drink driving.

The youngster, from Cumbria, was breathalysed and taken into police custody.

But when officers discovered his age they were forced to release him without charge as he was too young to be held accountable for his actions."

Jagan goes on fast to highlight farmers' woes - Rediff.com India News

Jagan goes on fast to highlight farmers' woes - Rediff.com India News: "Barely two days after he won the Kadapa Lok Sabha seat in a landslide victory, YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday launched a 48-hour fast to highlight farmers' plight in Andhra Pradesh."

Australia defeats Pakistan 3-2 to lift Azlan Shah trophy – The Express Tribune

Australia defeats Pakistan 3-2 to lift Azlan Shah trophy – The Express Tribune: "Australia lifted the Azlan Shah cup for the sixth time by defeating Pakistan 3-2 in Sunday’s final.
Earlier, on Saturday, Pakistan beat hosts Malaysia 3-2 in the final league match to enter the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Malaysia where they took on world champions Australia on Sunday."

Australia defeats Pakistan 3-2 to lift Azlan Shah trophy – The Express Tribune

Australia defeats Pakistan 3-2 to lift Azlan Shah trophy – The Express Tribune: "Australia lifted the Azlan Shah cup for the sixth time by defeating Pakistan 3-2 in Sunday’s final.
Earlier, on Saturday, Pakistan beat hosts Malaysia 3-2 in the final league match to enter the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah hockey tournament in Malaysia where they took on world champions Australia on Sunday."

BBC News - Ireland and the Empire: Divided by a shared history

BBC News - Ireland and the Empire: Divided by a shared history
The Queen's visit to Ireland will not only highlight the historical divisions between the UK and the Republic, it will also bring to mind the days when troops from both sides fought for the British Empire in African battlefields .

Blinded woman to put acid in attacker's eyes - World news - Mideast/N. Africa - msnbc.com

Blinded woman to put acid in attacker's eyes - World news - Mideast/N. Africa - msnbc.com: "An Iranian man found guilty of using acid to blind a woman who refused to marry him now will have the same done to him as punishment — and she'll be the one who carries out the sentence, her lawyer says."

George W. Bush “not overjoyed”, majority of Americans do not celebrate Bin Laden’s death — RT

George W. Bush “not overjoyed”, majority of Americans do not celebrate Bin Laden’s death — RT: "Despite thousands flooding the streets welcoming Obama’s announcement that US forces killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, a poll suggests that most Americans think it is biblically wrong to celebrate his death."

Horrible Bosses Trailer 2011 HD

Jantar, Chhu Mantar

Jantar, Chhu Mantar: "As you savour this election verdict, remember the line that the Jantar Mantar candle-light vigilantes so loved to paint on their Gandhi (Anna) caps: Mera neta chor hai. It was spoken with such vehemence, and so adored by PLUs, that you had to be suicidal to question it. Defending the politicians? Have you had your head examined lately? Your best friends would catch you in five-star hotel lobbies and chide: “You defending the system? What’s wrong with you, you were such a nice guy? This mood is not against democracy. This is against bloody politicians.” “Apolitical”, or “people’s” democracy, was the flavour of that heady fortnight."

Never in my life had I faced a bowler as swift as Michael Holding | Mike Selvey | Sport | The Guardian

Never in my life had I faced a bowler as swift as Michael Holding | Mike Selvey | Sport | The Guardian: "Last winter, by chance, I found myself travelling to Australia with Viv Richards, who was on his way to do some 'King and I'-type gigs with Rodney Hogg, the former Australian fast bowler. We've known each other a long time, Viv and I, but I'd never got round to asking him one particular question. So I did."

BBC - Travel - A royal honeymoon in the Seychelles : Luxury

BBC - Travel - A royal honeymoon in the Seychelles : Luxury: "After months of secrecy, the news of where Prince William and Kate would spend their honeymoon finally leaked this week. Sources say the royal newlyweds are currently in the Seychelles for a 10-day trip.
Back in February, we named 'Renting a private island in the Seychelles' as one of our 'Five best getaways for a royal honeymoon'. It appears we were prescient, since that's exactly what the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did. Vladi Private Islands has said that it rented the secluded North Island to the royal family."

Prosecution of WikiLeaks will stifle free speech, says Amnesty

The Hindu : News / International : Prosecution of WikiLeaks will stifle free speech, says Amnesty: "Amnesty International on Thursday condemned attempts by American authorities to prosecute WikilLeaks founder Julian Assange describing it as a bid to “stifle” free speech in the name of national security."

SKS moves SC against AP govt's Microfinance Act - PTI -

SKS moves SC against AP govt's Microfinance Act - PTI -: "SKS Microfinance today challenged in the Supreme Court the special act passed by the Andhra Pradesh government to regulate micro finance institutions in the state after allegations that their high interest rates and strong-arm recovery methods led to suicides by farmers."

Telangana agitation to intensify again, IBN Live News

Telangana agitation to intensify again, IBN Live News: "sked if the TRS would support TDP leader Nagam Janardhan Reddy, who held a public meeting against president N Chandrababu Naidu's wishes, Rao pointed out that Reddy still followed Naidu's orders, who is anti-Telangana himself. Replying to a query, he said that TRS would always be ready for mid-term polls if the Congress government fell due to the Jagan factor."

Shilpa Shetty is Expecting Baby

Shilpa Shetty is Expecting Baby: "Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is believe to be pregnant and is expecting a baby this year and she is very eagerly waiting to be on the way of motherhood."

Bipasha Speaks Up about Vulgar Tape with Amar Singh

Bipasha Speaks Up about Vulgar Tape with Amar Singh: "An angry Bipasha Basu has released a press statement today claiming that the voice on the Amar Singh vulgar phone chat is not hers

In 2006, the media got hold of a recording of a conversation between actress Bipasha Basu and politician Amar Singh. The Samajwadi party leader, Singh, filed a petition asking for a restraining order and the contents of that conversation were kept hidden."

AP students top rankers in civils

Civil services results out, women take top 2 ranks

Civil services results out, women take top 2 ranks: "Women candidates took the top two posts in the 2010 civil services examination results that were declared on Wednesday. Chennai-based law graduate S Divyadharshini topped the list, followed by computer engineer Sweta Mohanty from Hyderabad. R V Varun Kumar, a Chennai-based dentist, got the third rank, and also emerged as the topper among male candidates."

Oklahoma senator describes seeing 'gruesome' pictures of dead bin Laden - NYPOST.com

Oklahoma senator describes seeing 'gruesome' pictures of dead bin Laden - NYPOST.com: "Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe said Wednesday he had no doubt Osama bin Laden was dead after viewing pictures of the terror leader's body.

The CIA has begun showing the photographs to some US lawmakers after President Barack Obama said they were too gruesome to be released to the public.

Inhofe, a Republican, said he was shown 15 photographs taken after bin Laden was killed on May 2 in a US commando raid -- 12 photos from the Pakistani compound and three from the ship where they buried him at sea."

All centres: Attn Delhi/ ChennaiSweta Mohanty profile ,second in IAS - The Times of India

All centres: Attn Delhi/ ChennaiSweta Mohanty profile ,second in IAS - The Times of India: "City girl Sweta Mohanty bagged the second rank in the Civil Service examination, the results of which were declared on Wednesday. Mohanty, who at 27 is also a mother, cracked the examination in her third attempt. Sounding jubilant after the results were declared, she said she hoped to follow her IAS father PK Mohanty's footsteps and become an honest officer."

YouTube adds Hollywood movies for rental - The Economic Times

YouTube adds Hollywood movies for rental - The Economic Times: "YouTube is adding more than 3,000 mainstream movies for users to rent starting on Monday, along with the millions of free user-created videos the popular website is best known for."

SKS hopes to overcome AP crisis in six months - Corporate News - livemint.com

SKS hopes to overcome AP crisis in six months - Corporate News - livemint.com: "India’s only publicly traded microfinance institution (MFI), SKS Microfinance Ltd, said on Tuesday that it hopes to overcome in six months the crisis in Andhra Pradesh that caused it to post a fourth-quarter net loss."

OpenHeart with RK yandamuri part-6(ABN andhrajyothy)

OpenHeart with RK yandamuri part-6(ABN andhrajyothy)

Noam Chomsky on Osama Bin Laden: stupid, inconsistent, and ignorant. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine

Noam Chomsky on Osama Bin Laden: stupid, inconsistent, and ignorant. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine: "Anybody visiting the Middle East in the last decade has had the experience: meeting the hoarse and aggressive person who first denies that Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the destruction of the World Trade Center and then proceeds to describe the attack as a justified vengeance for decades of American imperialism. This cognitive dissonance—to give it a polite designation—does not always take that precise form. Sometimes the same person who hails the bravery of al-Qaida's martyrs also believes that the Jews planned the 'operation.' As far as I know, only leading British 'Truther' David Shayler, a former intelligence agent who also announced his own divinity, has denied that the events of Sept. 11, 2001, took place at all. (It was apparently by means of a hologram that the widespread delusion was created on television.)"

Woman Strips Naked on Delta Flight - AOL Travel News

Woman Strips Naked on Delta Flight - AOL Travel News: "Talk about in-flight entertainment. Passengers on a Delta flight Saturday got a 'show' when a woman stripped naked and began to make a scene during their flight.

Flight 6562, en route from Chicago to New York, was descending to Kennedy Airport when the 'emotionally disturbed' woman removed her clothes, reports USA TODAY."

Air India mess : Who killed the Maharaja

Maaveeran: Trailer

Jemima Khan denies super-injunction over fling with Jeremy Clarkson | Mail Online

Jemima Khan denies super-injunction over fling with Jeremy Clarkson | Mail Online: "She fears her sons will be bullied at school over allegations
Clarkson and his wife send text messages comforting Khan
Twitter user who made allegations now has 40,000 followers"

Siddharth- Shruti Haasan take a bold step in their relationship - Tollywood News & Gossips

Sidz- Shruti take a bold step in their relationship - Tollywood News & Gossips

First Look: Vinay Pathak sings in 'Bheja Fry 2' - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive

First Look: Vinay Pathak sings in 'Bheja Fry 2' - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive: "Vinay Pathak retains his nerdy look in the sequel to the critically-acclaimed 'Bheja Fry', the poster of which was out on Monday.
Pathak, the loveable geek Bharat Bhushan who expresses his desire to be a singer in 'Bheja Fry'(2007), fulfils his dream in 'Bheja Fry 2'.
Pathak has sung a song 'Jeevan ye saral hai seedhi si lakeer, bahey yeh chal chal jaise gangaji ka neer' in the sequel. The music is composed by Sneha Khanvilkar."

Column : How Dr Joshi reinvented himself

Column : How Dr Joshi reinvented himself: "Despite being such a fraught and unpredictable profession, politics is full of clichés, which, like most clichés, have more than an element of truth in them. Last April saw Parliament’s Public Account Committee (PAC) chairman Dr Murli Manohar Joshi prove yet another cliché right—that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself in politics."

China was the past, but India may be the future | Firstpost

China was the past, but India may be the future | Firstpost: "Economic philosopher Amartya Sen, writing recently in the New York Review of Books, tempered the excitement in India and abroad centred around speculation that India’s economic growth rate may soon catch up with – and perhaps even surpass - China’s."

Apple, not Google is world's most valuable brand - Tech News - IBNLive

Apple, not Google is world's most valuable brand - Tech News - IBNLive: "Apple has overtaken Google as the world's most valuable brand, ending a four-year reign by the Internet search leader, according to a new study by global brands agency Millward Brown.
The iPhone and iPad maker's brand is now worth $153 billion, almost half Apple's market capitalisation, says the annual BrandZ study of the world's top 100 brands.
Apple's portfolio of coveted consumer goods propelled it past Microsoft to become the world's most valuable technology company last year."

SC stays HC verdict on Ayodhya title dispute - India News - IBNLive

SC stays HC verdict on Ayodhya title dispute - India News - IBNLive: "The Supreme Court on Monday stayed Allahabad High Court's verdict on Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute."

Two British officers played key role in operation `Geronimo`

Two British officers played key role in operation `Geronimo`: "Two officers from the British special forces played a vital role in planning the covert operation that killed al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden at his hideout in the heart of Pakistan, a media report said on Sunday."

Kadapa by-polls: All eyes on Jagan family battle

Kadapa by-polls: All eyes on Jagan family battle

Swami agnivesh trolling barkha on her show.

Raalipoye Puvva - Matrudevobhava | M. M. Keeravani

ammanu minchi daivam

amma rajinama

Mom must-have's for Mother's Day

VIDEO: A Mother’s Day letter: What has your mother taught you?

VIDEO: A Mother’s Day letter: What has your mother taught you?: "What did your mother teach you? When we delve into the meaning of Mother’s Day, it really comes down to that single question when considering how you choose to honor your mother on Sunday."

Statement on T after May 31: Shankar Rao - The Times of India

Statement on T after May 31: Shankar Rao - The Times of India: "Handloom and small scale industries minister P Shankar Rao claimed that a categorical statement on Telangana will be made by the UPA government after May 31."

Operation Geronimo: The most viewed picture

Jagan, Congress gear up for poll battle

China gifts Tagore a huge translation project | | | The New Indian Express

China gifts Tagore a huge translation project | | | The New Indian Express: "China has a sweet tooth for Tagore that much is well-known. The bard from Bengal had famously toured the Middle Kingdom, engaging with poets and commoners alike and setting a blueprint for civilisational bonding. History may have soured that dream somewhat, but China has not forgotten the deep feelings Tagore had for it and has reciprocated in the way only China can."

Happy Mother’s Day! | Dawn Blog | Pakistan, Politics, Terrorism, Satire, Cricket, Culture, Food, Vlogs and more

» Happy Mother’s Day! | Dawn Blog | Pakistan, Politics, Terrorism, Satire, Cricket, Culture, Food, Vlogs and more: "So it’s that time of the year again where quite a few of you would be sending out cards and flowers along with a box of chocolates, and booking a pedicure for your mothers. Here I am on the eve of Mother’s Day pondering over how a ‘mother’ features significantly in our highs and lows of all that life has to offer."

Iraqi Child in Acclaimed War Photo Tries to Move On - NYTimes.com

Iraqi Child in Acclaimed War Photo Tries to Move On - NYTimes.com: "Until the past week, Samar Hassan had never glimpsed the photograph of her that millions had seen, never knew it had become one of the most famous images of the Iraq war."

Telangana men in all parties pray for Jagan win | Telangana | Kadapa | Indian Express

Telangana men in all parties pray for Jagan win | Telangana | Kadapa | Indian Express: "More than YS Jagan Mohan Reddy supporters, it is surprisingly the TRS, the BJP and the Telangana leaders in the Congress and the Telugu Desam who want late YSR's son win the Kadkapa Lok Sabha by election hands down."

Shielded from reality | thetelegraph.com.au

Shielded from reality | thetelegraph.com.au: "SENIOR players have highlighted the demise of the Sheffield Shield as the root of Australian cricket's tumble from the top.

Simon Katich believes the competition lacks experience and labelled the conversion of the state second XI to an under-23 tournament of three-day matches a 'failure'.

Stuart Clark claimed that for the first time in his 15-year career he feared for the safety of an opposing opening batsman because he was 'scared' and could not cope with fast bowling."

Dr. AndeSRI - Palle Neeku Vandanaalammo

Rahul Sharma: This IPL’s star bowler battles nerve disorder to spin success story

Rahul Sharma: This IPL’s star bowler battles nerve disorder to spin success story: "Mumbai Indians is on a roll this IPL season so its win over bottom-placed Pune Warriors’ yesterday at the D Y Patil Stadium wasn’t quite unexpected. What was a surprise, though, was the fact that a bowler, from the losing side, won the Man of the Match Award.

But with figures of 4-0-7-2, Pune’s 24-year-old leg-spinner Rahul Sharma had done enough to buck the trend of the batting-friendly T20 format."

The Youngest And Oldest Cities In America, Health-Wise

The Youngest And Oldest Cities In America, Health-Wise: "Where does your city fall in terms of marital longevity and happiness? And what, exactly, does that have to do with its overall health?

Answers have arrived in the form of new rankings identifying the 10 'youngest' and 'oldest' cities in the U.S., health-wise."

Pakistan tipped Osama when US troops were near: WikiLeaks

Pakistan tipped Osama when US troops were near: WikiLeaks: "US diplomats were told that one of the key reasons why they had failed to find Osama bin Laden for years was that Pakistan’s security services tipped him off whenever US troops approached, according to claims made in leaked US government documents obtained by WikiLeaks."

Gitmo Gulag: More Torture, More Terror?

Gayle's 107 thunderstorm fires RCB to 205 for 6 | Deccan Chronicle

Gayle's 107 thunderstorm fires RCB to 205 for 6 | Deccan Chronicle: "Royal Challengers Bangalore have set a mammoth 206 target against Kings XI Punjab, powered by Gayle’s 107 thunderstorm."

Day after suicide at IIT-M, blame game on - The Times of India

Day after suicide at IIT-M, blame game on - The Times of India

Junior NTR Weds Lakshmi Pranathi

Junior NTR Weds Lakshmi Pranathi: "Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi Wedding celebrations began in a grand style at Hitex, Madhapur.

Prominent personalities from Tollywood and political background, family members and relatives, and fans in huge number had flown to the venue.

CM Kiran Kumar, Chandra Babu Naidu, Jana Reddy, Central Minister Purandeswari Devi, Venkayya Naidu, Bandaru Dattatreya, Anjan Kumar Yadav and Nannapaneni Rajakumari were among the prominent political personalities who attended the reception and blessed the couple."

Bangalore: Yoga teacher kills Israeli girlfriend, stuffs body in fridge : South: India Today

Bangalore: Yoga teacher kills Israeli girlfriend, stuffs body in fridge : South: India Today: "A yoga instructor killed his Israeli girlfriend and stuffed her body in a brand new refrigerator to prevent detection by neighbours in a luxury apartment complex near Bangalore."

13 songs to dedicate this Mother`s Day

13 songs to dedicate this Mother`s Day: "On Mothers` Day, what better way to maker her feel special than dedicating a song to her? You can choose an emotional number or a fun song to express your love for your mom.

A list 13 famous Hindi film songs dedicated to mothers on Mother`s Day, which falls on Sunday."

Magic realism - Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Magic realism: "Sanjay Leela Bhansali deconstructs his magical world of movies, counters criticism and indulges in producer speak all within the same interview! Excerpts from a lengthy conversation on movies and more."

Hidden in plain sight: How the needs of the poor are being ignored - UK Politics, UK - The Independent

Hidden in plain sight: How the needs of the poor are being ignored - UK Politics, UK - The Independent: "Britain has become a nation of ghettoes of the long-term unemployed – mocked and punished by three decades of incompetent and heartless government. Mrs Thatcher's blitz on the country's industrial heartlands; a strategy to wring the necks of noisy trade unions, created these barrios of suffering. Tony Blair's landslide victory in 1997 had the legions on the dole dancing in the streets, but their dreams were betrayed. Instead, New Labour institutionalised and buried the 'dustbin' people who had sent nearly half the cabinet to London to give their children a future. David Cameron identified and condemned the Broken Society and promised to fix it. 'Jam and Jerusalem on hallucinogens' was one description of his campaigning fever in the slums of Glasgow. But once Gordon Brown had sulked out of Downing Street nothing changed. Even now, as another polling day looms, the suits of Westminster have left whole communities of the damned to rot in the spring sunshine. Welcome to apartheid Britain and the death of pity in the Mother Hubbard of All Parliaments."

Obama pays respects at Ground Zero - Americas, World - The Independent

Obama pays respects at Ground Zero - Americas, World - The Independent: "Marking Osama bin Laden's death where the terrorist inflicted his greatest damage, President Barack Obama soberly laid a wreath at New York's ground zero and declared, 'When we say we will never forget, we mean what we say.'"

Posani Krishna Murali controversial comments on Chiru

Brilliant knock from Sehwag keeps DD in the hunt | Delhi Daredevils | | Indian Express

Brilliant knock from Sehwag keeps DD in the hunt | Delhi Daredevils | | Indian Express: "Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag singlehandedly demolished Deccan Chargers bowlers with a blistering century to guide his team to a four-wicket victory in an IPL match here on Thursday"

Brilliant knock from Sehwag keeps DD in the hunt | Delhi Daredevils | | Indian Express

Brilliant knock from Sehwag keeps DD in the hunt | Delhi Daredevils | | Indian Express: "Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag singlehandedly demolished Deccan Chargers bowlers with a blistering century to guide his team to a four-wicket victory in an IPL match here on Thursday"

President Obama on the Death of Osama bin Laden (SPOOF)

Michelle & Barack Obama dancing with Ellen DeGeneres

Gang profits from maimed child beggars – The CNN Freedom Project: Ending Modern-Day Slavery - CNN.com Blogs

Gang profits from maimed child beggars – The CNN Freedom Project: Ending Modern-Day Slavery - CNN.com Blogs
Deep scars crisscross the frail body of a seven-year-old boy at the center of a criminal case that investigators say exposes “pure evil.”

His father pulled the boy’s pants down, wanting to show the injuries that fill him with rage and anguish. His son’s penis had nearly been cut off.

NTR Junior to wed Lakshmi Pranathi today - Movies News - Telugu - ibnlive

NTR Junior to wed Lakshmi Pranathi today - Movies News - Telugu - ibnlive: "Noted Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Junior, or NTR Junior as he is popularly known as, will marry Lakshmi Pranathi, a relative of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu here on Thursday.
Over 10,000 guests, including celebrities, politicians and relatives, will attend the mega-wedding that is said to have cost Rs 22 crores, according to news and entertainment website Galatta.com.
Interestingly, NTR Junior is reported to have invited 5,000 fans to his wedding.
The wedding card, designed by his father Nandamuri Hari Krishna, is very elaborate with the photographs of his grandparents as well as great grandparents. Both NTR Jr and his bride are related to the former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu."

Jagan rules out going back to Congress

Jagan rules out going back to Congress: "Fighting the Congress in the family pocket-borough of Kadapa in prestigious by-elections, Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday ruled out going back to the party, saying he cannot 'throw his core values' for the sake of 'power and position'.

Nearly six months after exiting the Congress alleging 'humiliation', the son of late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy faces his first major political test on May 8 when the by-polls for Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, which he vacated in November, 2010 will be held."

Stephen Fry on PG Wodehouse

Stephen Fry on PG Wodehouse: "Had his only contribution to literature been Lord Emsworth and Blandings Castle, his place in history would have been assured. Had he written of none but Mike and Psmith, he would be cherished today as the best and brightest of our comic authors. If Jeeves and Wooster had been his solitary theme, still he would be hailed as the Master.
If he had given us only Ukridge, or nothing but recollections of the Mulliner family, or a pure diet of golfing stories, Doctor Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse would nonetheless be considered immortal. That he gave us all those - and more - is our good fortune and a testament to the most industrious, prolific and beneficent author ever to have sat down, scratched his head and banged out a sentence."

Google Maps 5.0 for Android

Rajinikanth hospitalised for breathlessness - India News - IBNLive

Rajinikanth hospitalised for breathlessness - India News - IBNLive

Director Atul Agnihotri gears up for a biopic on `Superstar` Rajinikanth!

Director Atul Agnihotri gears up for a biopic on `Superstar` Rajinikanth!: "From being a coolie to an internationally acclaimed superstar, Rajinikanth has come a long long way. And a film based on the veteran actor sounds like a venture worth undertaking. News has it that Bollywood director Atul Agnihotri plans to bring the life and times of the ‘phenomena’ called Rajini on the 70 mm!"

Farewell to Geronimo - NYTimes.com

Farewell to Geronimo - NYTimes.com: "There is only one good thing about the fact that Osama bin Laden survived for nearly 10 years after the mass murder at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that he organized. And that is that he lived long enough to see so many young Arabs repudiate his ideology. He lived long enough to see Arabs from Tunisia to Egypt to Yemen to Syria rise up peacefully to gain the dignity, justice and self-rule that Bin Laden claimed could be obtained only by murderous violence and a return to puritanical Islam."

Osama bin Laden dead: I’m sorry for neglecting you - a final message to his 24 children - Telegraph

Osama bin Laden dead: I’m sorry for neglecting you - a final message to his 24 children - Telegraph: "The al-Qaeda leader also told his offspring not to join al-Qaeda and ordered his wives not to remarry.
'You, my children, I apologise for giving you so little of my time because I responded to the need for Jihad,' the will states.
The four-page document, published in a Kuwaiti newspaper, is largely devoted to justifying the terrorist's efforts to destroy America and Israel. There is no mention of possessions. Bin Laden was believed to have inherited an £18 million fortune from his father, a construction magnate in Saudi Arabia."

Office Sex: Just Part of Being Human? - Alain de Botton

PM, Sonia Gandhi could pay last respects to Arunachal CM Dorjee Khandu - India - DNA

PM, Sonia Gandhi could pay last respects to Arunachal CM - India - DNA: "UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh could arrive in Itanagar to pay their last respects to Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Dorjee Khandu, Union minister for development of north eastern region minister BK Handique said today."

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5 - Rediff.com Movies

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5 - Rediff.com Movies: "While Shatrughan Sinha is busy shooting for the Bhojpuri version of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up for the next season of the hit television game show.

'To be up early and start dub for 'Aarakshan' ... the most difficult yet conclusive operation in any actors life .. makes or breaks. ! Tomorrow .. also start promo shoot for Kaun Banega Crorepati ! Never a dull moment ... just keep at it .. someday something will work,' he tweeted."

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5 - Rediff.com Movies

Amitabh Bachchan starts shooting for KBC 5 - Rediff.com Movies: "While Shatrughan Sinha is busy shooting for the Bhojpuri version of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up for the next season of the hit television game show.

'To be up early and start dub for 'Aarakshan' ... the most difficult yet conclusive operation in any actors life .. makes or breaks. ! Tomorrow .. also start promo shoot for Kaun Banega Crorepati ! Never a dull moment ... just keep at it .. someday something will work,' he tweeted."

Distinguished writer, campaigner, academic... and failed politician - Americas, World - The Independent

Distinguished writer, campaigner, academic... and failed politician - Americas, World - The Independent: "Prolific writer, distinguished academic, human-rights campaigner and now, failed politician. Michael Ignatieff yesterday shuffled from the Canadian political stage after taking his party to the worst electoral defeat in its history, having heeded his own party's billing. 'He is a leader who listens,' its upbeat election website declared"

BBC News - What was life like in the Bin Laden compound?

BBC News - What was life like in the Bin Laden compound?: "A fortified compound in a quiet suburb was home to the world's most wanted man, Osama Bin Laden, and a few close associates. The building was also reportedly home to several of his wives, numerous children and domestic helpers. But what kind of life did they lead?"

BBC News - Indian actor Shiney Ahuja released on bail

BBC News - Indian actor Shiney Ahuja released on bail: "Award-winning Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his maid, has been released on bail.

Ahuja was released a week after the high court in the India's city of Mumbai (Bombay) granted him bail. He had appealed against the sentence.

Ahuja was found guilty by a special court. He has maintained his innocence throughout the trial."

Britney Spears 'Femme Fatale' Interview

Britney Spears 'Femme Fatale' Interview

Terrorists kill Osama bin Laden (daily newspaper Junge Welt)

05/03/2011: Terrorists kill Osama bin Laden (daily newspaper Junge Welt): "Barack Obama can cheer his countrymen. The hunted as public enemy number one Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden is dead, head of state announced on Sunday night in the White House in a speech to the nation. A U.S. special command is to store a few hours I have been shot in Pakistan. 'The justice was' done enough, claimed Obama. Jubilee pictures and reports from Washington and New York went on Monday at the world. In the media was the coup against the alleged mastermind of the attacks of September 11, 2001, in which nearly 3,000 people were killed, the most dominant theme."

Breaking news: Sourav Ganguly to play in IPL - Sport - DNA

Breaking news: Sourav Ganguly to play in IPL - Sport - DNA: "Sourav Ganguly will finally play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 'Dada' has signed up to play for the Sahara Pune Warriors.

Gangul, who played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the last three IPLs, will replace Ashish Nehra in IPL-4. Nehra has been ruled out due to injury."

The End of an Era — jihadica

The End of an Era — jihadica: "Like most others, I knew this day would come but I still can’t believe it’s here. And to come at such a momentous time in Middle Eastern history, with the Arab Spring and the end of our combat presence in Iraq."

The Hindu : Health : Norway best for mothers, Afghanistan worst

The Hindu : Health : Norway best for mothers, Afghanistan worst: "The best place in the world to be a mom is Norway, where maternal and child mortality rates are low, women’s life expectancy and years in school are high, and the average maternity leave is about one year, a new study measuring the well-being of mothers and babies shows.

Australia and Iceland join Norway at the top of Save the Children’s 12th annual Mothers Index, released Tuesday. Afghanistan comes in last, and the United States places 31st."

Osama's dead photo is a fake! - Latest Current-affairs News

Osama's dead photo is a fake! - Latest Current-affairs News
Newspapers and leading websites across the world were left red-faced when an image they used on their sites as the photo of the corpse of Osama bin Laden, was exposed as a fake.

2G scam: Journalist offers bribe to ED official; scribe, Radia deny links - The Economic Times

2G scam: Journalist offers bribe to ED official; scribe, Radia deny links - The Economic Times: "The Enforcement Directorate, an agency that probes moneylaundering and violations of rules governing use of foreign exchange , has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe an incident in which a journalist is alleged to have approached an officer seeking to intercede on behalf of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia , who has been questioned by investigating agencies probing the socalled 2G scam"

Osama Bin Laden's Hideout

How to talk to kids about Osama bin Laden - On Parenting - The Washington Post

How to talk to kids about Osama bin Laden - On Parenting - The Washington Post: "“Tell me what happened that is so important?” my 4-year-old asked this morning as my husband and I talked over her."

BBC News - Bin Laden neighbours describe Abbottabad compound

BBC News - Bin Laden neighbours describe Abbottabad compound: "A sleepy suburb of the peaceful hill resort of Abbottabad nestling in the Orash valley in north-west Pakistan was the unlikely setting for Osama Bin Laden's demise.

In the dead of night, residents of the middle-class area, home to retired army officers and businessmen, woke to a helicopter gunfight, which filled them with dread."

FBI — Bin Laden Killed

FBI — Bin Laden Killed: "The mastermind of the attacks on September 11, 2001 that killed thousands of innocent men, women, and children has been killed.

President Barack Obama made the announcement late Sunday evening, May 1, in a televised address to the world. He said he had been briefed by the intelligence community last August that bin Laden was in hiding “within a compound deep inside of Pakistan.” Over the intervening months, intelligence agencies worked to confirm the intelligence. Then last week, President Obama determined there was enough intelligence to take action."

Osama Bin Laden Dead: Newspaper Front Pages (PHOTOS)

Osama Bin Laden Dead: Newspaper Front Pages (PHOTOS): "The news of Osama bin Laden's death prompted some of the biggest, starkest headlines in the world's newspapers in recent memory. While papers in Europe and the East went to press too late to get the late-breaking story on their front pages, newspapers across North and South America ripped up their front pages at a moment's notice and splashed huge stories. Below, see how some of the papers covered the big news."

Bin Laden’s Death Likely to Deepen Suspicions of Pakistan - NYTimes.com

Bin Laden’s Death Likely to Deepen Suspicions of Pakistan - NYTimes.com: "The killing of Osama bin Laden deep inside Pakistan in an American operation, almost in plain sight in a medium-sized city that hosts numerous Pakistani forces, seems certain to further inflame tensions between the United States and Pakistan and raise significant questions about whether elements of the Pakistani spy agency knew the whereabouts of the leader of Al Qaeda."

'Bin Laden was enemy symbol US needed - who's next?'

For the curious, here is life in Abbottabad few minutes ago

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Rajasekhar, Jeevitha to join TDP today - The Times of India

Rajasekhar, Jeevitha to join TDP today - The Times of India: "Actor couple Jeevitha and Rajasekhar who forayed into active politics in July 2008 by joining Congress party are now set to join the TDP on Monday."

Osama Bin Laden dead: US has the body | News.com.au

Osama Bin Laden dead: US has the body | News.com.au: "September 11 mastermind and the world's most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, has been killed in a US security operation in Pakistan. Scroll down for updates, photos, video and reaction as it comes to hand."

Tiff between director Anubhav and producer SRK over ‘Ra.One’?

Tiff between director Anubhav and producer SRK over ‘Ra.One’?: "Often roles of key members involved in making a mammoth project a success gets blurred in the grander scheme of things, eventually which turns into creative difference between warring parties. But rarely does one take out time to clear the air surrounding a supposed rift between them."

Rajasekhar - Jeevitha Open heart with RK

Congress vs Jagan Reddy in Kadapa

Congress vs Jagan Reddy in Kadapa: "Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency elected YSR Reddy as its MP several times, now his son Jaganmohan Reddy's political future will be determined in the by-election on May 8. The ruling Congress party is a formidable rival and the party is now putting all its resources to defeat YSR's son."