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Polish president Lech Kaczynski dead in plane crash in Russia

2010-04-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

Polish president Lech Kaczynski is dead due to a plane crash earlier Saturday. Kaczynski perished in the crash along with 95 others including Kaczynski's wife and some of the country's top military personnel. There were no reported survivors in the crash which happened due to the dense fog the plane encountered over Russia.Kaczynski, age 60, was on the flight headed to Russia for the 70th anniversary of the massacre of Polish prisoners of war in Katyn. During World War II an estimated 20,000 Polish officers were executed.Today's crash happened around 2:50 AM ET on the outskirts of Pechorsk. According to the Investigation Committe of the Russian prosecutor's office, the plane was trying to land at the airport in Smolensk, in heavy fog conditions. The plane likely hit some trees at the end of the runway according to the Polish Defense Ministry.With the news that the Polish President Lech Kaczynski has died in a plane crash, a list of others who perished in the crash has been released. Other names on the list include Aleksander Szczyglo, the head of the National Security Office; Jerzy Szmajdzinski, the deputy parliament speaker; Andrzej Kremer, the deputy foreign minister; and Gen. Franciszek Gagor, the army chief of staff, according to the party.

Recruitment drive by CTS,Infosys,Mphasis

2010-03-12T00:58:00.000-08:00

As promised to many of you who had enquired about recruiting recent graduates, we are now kicking off our Freshers Recruitment Drive. Starting this week, we are hiring 2009 graduates with a BE / B.Tech / BSc. / BCA or MCA degree. This search will take us across India to find the most talented freshers to join the ranks of our fast growing family.

All you need to do is reach out to the freshers you know and ask them to register at http://mphasis.aspiringminds.in. Upon registration, all those who meet the eligibility criteria (available on the url) will be emailed instructions on next steps. Registration ends March 14, 2010, so act fast. Interviews will be conducted March 17th onwards across multiple cities and will be by invitation only.

Even CTS has started recruiting people all over India and you can check out in their website for more information.

https://careers.cognizant.com/OffCampus/OffCampus.aspx

SBI PO Exam question papers

2010-03-06T23:17:00.000-08:00

The written test for SBI PO Recruitment (2000 RB & 2500 PO) is to take place on April 18th 2010.This is a common test for both the positions, so all candidates irrespective of the applied position, will have the exam on the same date.We have analyzed the pattern, selection process & books of the SBI PO exam.

Process : The selection process is similar to other previous SBI PO recruitment & has the following phases – 1) Written Test (250 marks) 2) GD & Interview (50 marks)

Written Exam – A common written test with a duration of 3 hours, for both posts will be conducted for 250 marks (Objective –200 marks & Descriptive –50 marks). All candidates will take both tests on the same day itself. The Objective test has -

1) Test of English Language 2) Test of General Awareness, Marketing & Computers
3) Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation 4) Test of Reasoning (High Level)

The Descriptive test is for 1 hr & will be evaluated only for candidates who have scored high percent in each objective test & have overall 40%.The qualifying marks for this test 40% (20 marks) is also necessary to proceed to final phase.
GD & Interview : The candidates with high percentile in Written tests will be called for Group Discussion & Interview. Around 7500 candidates for PO & 6000 for PO(RB) can be expected to get a call for interview, as per SBI recruitment notice.Those who secure minimum 40% of the total 50 marks will be considered for Final selection.

Team USA stuns Canada in hockey

2010-02-22T05:37:00.000-08:00

On the day before the 30th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, and donning vintage jerseys to commemorate the U.S.'s 1960 gold medal-winning team, Team USA summoned the powers of history to their side, defeating the mighty Canadian team, 5-3. In the most anticipated match of the back-to-back-to-back hockey extravaganza, dubbed "Super Sunday".It was the first time the two teams played in the Olympic Games since the 2002 gold medal game, when Canada defeated the U.S., 5-2, and the first time the Americans defeated their neighbors in 50 years.

Tiger Woods' wife could get $50m extra for being with him

2009-12-19T23:58:00.000-08:00

Scandal-hit golfer Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren will miss out on more than 50 million dollars if she divorces him now.Nordegren, 29, was widely reported last week to be '100 per cent' set on a divorce and in line to receive in excess of 100 million dollars.However, Raoul Felder, a celebrity divorce attorney, said that if she pursues a legal split now, she would only be entitled under Florida law to the sum agreed in the prenuptial agreement before the couple married in 2004 - believed to be 20 million dollars.Woods would also have to pay child support for their two-year-old daughter and baby son.Lawyers familiar with the talks said she could be paid up to an additional 55 million dollars to remain with Woods, 33, for just two more years.

Gold coins

2009-11-02T07:31:00.000-08:00

Everyone person in the world has always a fondness for one special thing and that is gold surely as it has been related with humans for many centuries. Gold has been mans greatest treasure till now as it has a great value and it is known for its value and prestige. Gold coins were very famous from ancient times as it was used by the people all over the world in financial transactions as we use money now a days. Gold coins are the symbol of richness and prosperity as it has immense value and can be used in many ways. Gold coin will never lose its value and you can get the most variety and different types of gold coins from gold coins gain. Here you can get gold coins are at much discounted rates and gold coins of different countries can be got in a quick time. Gold Bullion coins are the most sought after ones as there are several varieties such as American Buffalo and Australian Gold Nugget which are the most famous ones as they are most popular among people and they are cheap when compared to others here at gold coins gain. Bullion has many such categories and each category has its own special value and makes it really precious item to have with you which will increase your value and make you happy. So don't waste time in thinking of what to buy just come here and select which gold coin you want.

Andre Agassi's Autobiography "OPEN"

2009-10-31T23:16:00.000-07:00

Andre Agassi's autobiography will be published by Alfred A. Knopf on November 9, it was announced today by Sonny Mehta, Chairman of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. OPEN, a deeply personal account of Agassi's life on and off the court, will also simultaneously be published in Canada, England, Germany, France and the Netherlands.Andre Agassi says he used crystal meth and lied to ATP authorities when he failed a drug test in 1997 in a yet-to-be published autobiography.In OPEN, he recalls for the first time a childhood without choices. Forced to embrace tennis, banished to a brutal tennis camp while still in grade school, catapulted to fame while still in his teens, Agassi grew up feeling isolated, alienated, detached. In OPEN he tells how he reconnected, how he overcame his fears, fought through his loneliness, found strength and purpose in the decision to devote his life to others and in the love of one extraordinary woman.
Agassi writes with uncommon candor about his father, his family, his best friends and first loves. He recounts the intimate details of his doomed marriage to Brooke Shields. He describes the grind of championship tennis, the physical toll and greater mental toll. He recalls his most painful moments in the arena humiliating defeats, career-threatening injuries, ridicule from fans and media but celebrates the maturity to which they all led.

Direct TV - the new revolution

2009-10-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

DirectTV is a brand which has become one of the most sought mode of viewing TV which gives you access of many channels with attractive schemes which gives everyone the option of watching the channels which they like and can select the plan which is suitable to your needs. DirectTV is cost effective and an alternate to the high cable charges which you have to pay unnecessarily to the cable operators and with simple form of installation, its become the widely used mode compared to dish network and cable. DirectTV is growing at a rapid pace with the consumers ignoring cable operators and preferring the this mode for watching television as this gives them many options. DirecTV offers good and lucrative schemes too by giving nearly 130 plus channels to view compared to cable and dish network. Direct TV specials which has been introduced in order to bring upon new customers and this is exactly the scheme which will lure you all customers, so no one must lose this opportunity to book yourself a DirectTV which will everyone to view all channels at a premium rate and save your money. DirecTV deals are of such a kind where the customers are the winners all the time with exclusive offers being given for the connection of their DirectTV with interesting rate cuts for those who apply now.

Min Lieskovsky - Salman Rushdie's new gal

2009-10-24T22:44:00.000-07:00

Author Salman Rushdie, it seems, has certainly moved on after his split from ex-girlfriend Pia Glenn.The 62-year-old was seen attending the Norman Mailer Writers' Colony Gala with stunning author Min Lieskovsky on his arm, reports the New York PostMin Lieskovsky is a 27-year-old Harvard graduate who once claimed to be addicted to dating male models. And not just any model, specifically six of the world’s top models “the so-called Nasdaq of modeling, where they’re evaluated by complex algorithms of earnings, shows and campaigns.” So what does she have in common with a 62 year old bald man who has been married four times? Perhaps their passion for writing is what brought this couple together.It is not clear how long Lieskovsky and Rushdie have been together or where their relationship is going, but if you are basing it on Salman’s past he seems to have a thing for the pretty, young ladies. Salman is stepping out with Mia just a week after a public break up with last partner Pia Glenn, where he accused her of being ‘unstable’ and an ‘accomplished liar’.As far as biographical information on Lieskovsky here are some additional facts we learned, mostly thanks to an article she wrote for Elle magazine.She is of Chinese and Hungarian descent, and says at “5′6″ and 130 pounds, I consider myself quite a fox, but I’m not model material.”She also talked about her taste in men, which she says leans towards the “young and professionally pulchritudinous.”

Miss California -Carrie Prejean

2009-10-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

Carrie Prejean must have a really, really bad memory -- because TMZ uncovered a brand new set of topless photos "biblically correct" Miss California took before she applied for the crown.A second topless photo of Miss California Carrie Prejean has been released by TheDirty.com, days after Prejean promised the state pageant that there was only one such photo in existence.In related Miss California news, TMZ reports the gay-marriage opponent's father may be gay. Her parents split in 1988, and the ugly divorce was full of allegations.

Shopwiki's Xbox 360

2009-10-20T10:49:00.000-07:00

Everywhere in the world people try to get new and sophisticated way which will help in knowing things easily and effectively. There are many ways but surely Shop Wiki will be at the top of every one's minds to go as there you can get all the required things especially the youngsters who love gaming and are fans of Xbox 360. This is the place where you can have all the latest news of technologies which is going to be launched or which is under the process so that we can select it depending upon our needs. Here you can get the complete guide about the Xbox 360 gaming with all the features that are needed for making it a powerful gaming device for you. The various accessories which can be got is also described here which will help in knowing the device and get full information about the various tricks in gaming. There are various links too which will help you a lot to know about the Xbox 360 games. The Xbox 360 comes with lot of additional features that it will make anyone eager to buy as no one can resist the temptation of getting a hand on Xbox 360. Lot of additional features is the main strength as the Xbox 360 accessories are very much useful innovative and powerful which will make it an ever lasting experience. So don waste time and go and get your hand on the Xbox 360 soon.

South Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon

2009-10-11T07:27:00.000-07:00

South Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon has received one of France's top art awards at a film festival in her home country.French Trade Minister Anne-Marie Idrac made Jeon a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at the Pusan International Film Festival. Jeon won a best-actress award at the Cannes film festival in 2007 for her role in The Secret Sunshine.Among the highlights of the Pusan International Film Festival have been a screening of I Come with the Rain, an international thriller starring US actor Josh Hartnett, South Korea's Lee Byung-hun and Takuya Kimura of Japan.

Booker prize 2009

2009-10-03T22:44:00.000-07:00

The shortlist for the 2009 Man Booker prize brings together the early favourite, Hilary Mantel, with AS Byatt, Sarah Waters and two-time Booker-winning Nobel laureate JM Coetzee.

1.Hilary Mantel is shortlisted for Wolf Hall, a piece of historical fiction centring on Thomas Cromwell, who was the successor to Cardinal Wolsey as Henry VIII’s most trusted adviser as the king tries to divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn.

2. The first author to win the Booker prize twice, JM Coetzee is in with a third chance with Summertime. This latest novel completes his trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with Boyhood and Youth, detailing the story of a young English biographer who is writing a book about the late author John Coetzee. Coetzee won the Nobel prize for literature in 2003

3.Sarah Waters, twice shortlisted for the Booker and the Orange prize, is in the running again with her fifth novel, The Little Stranger, a ghost story set in post-war Warwickshire.

4.Simon Mawer makes the cut with The Glass Room, an historical novel set in Czechoslovakia in the late 1930s. As war looms, newlyweds Viktor and Liesel Landauer, a Jew married to a gentile, move to a house on a hill with a unique glass room.

5. The Quickening Maze by Adam Foulds.

6.The Children's book by A.S.Byatt.

ASHES TO ASHES by Andrew Flintoff

2009-09-25T22:52:00.000-07:00

The inside story of a national hero and the spectacular impact he has had on the game.In an era of cricketing superstars, 'Freddie' Flintoff outshines the rest. His magnificent spell of fast bowling at Lord's and his electrifying run out of Ricky Ponting at The Oval were major turning points in the recapture of the Ashes by England in 2009. It was victory in the 2005 Ashes series that cemented Flintoff's place in the nation's heart, when his match-winning performances helped England regain the Ashes after eighteen years. In Ashes to Ashes he writes not only of his many highlights but also reveals his feelings of frustration during his periods out of the game through ankle and knee injuries, and the anxiety that has followed the major operations he has had to undergo. For many years, Flintoff has been the spearhead of the English bowling attack. Moreover, with his powerful hitting and his frequent heroic performances he has so often spurred on his colleagues and thrilled his avid fans. Flintoff provides an insider's account of the build-up to the long-awaited 2009 Ashes series in which he played such a vital role. Andrew Flintoff's lively and very personal account of his last four years of Test cricket is both informative and compelling.

Chandrayaan-I finds water on moon

2009-09-23T23:22:00.000-07:00

India's maiden moon mission Chandrayaan-I has detected evidence of water across the lunar surface, scientists announced today.Moon Mineralogy Mapper, a NASA instrument onboard Chandrayaan-I, detected wavelengths of reflected light that would indicate a chemical bond between hydrogen and oxygen in materials on the thin layer of upper soil.The Moon Mineralogy Mapper or M3 has confirmed existence of water on moon by analysing the data collected from Chandrayaan-I.The finding ends four-decade long speculation on whether there is water on moon.Scientists first claimed that water existed on moon about 40 years ago after they analysed rock samples brought to earth as souvenirs by Apollo astronauts.But they had doubts about the findings as the boxes in which the moon rocks were brought to earth had leaked contaminating the samples with air from the atmosphere.

Patrick Swayze dies at 57

2009-09-16T06:21:00.000-07:00

Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers’ hearts with “Dirty Dancing” and then broke them with “Ghost,” died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months. No other details were given.Fans of the actor were saddened to learn in March 2008 that Swayze was suffering from a particularly deadly form of cancer.He had kept working despite the diagnosis, putting together a memoir with his wife and shooting “The Beast,” an A&E drama series for which he had already made the pilot. It drew a respectable 1.3 million viewers when the 13 episodes ran on the cable television station in 2009, but A&E said it had reluctantly decided not to renew it for a second season.Swayze said he opted not to use painkilling drugs while making “The Beast” because they would have taken the edge off his performance. He acknowledged that time might be running out given the grim nature of the disease.When he first went public with the illness, some reports gave him only weeks to live, but his doctor said his situation was “considerably more optimistic” than that.

Google Fast Flip Bridges Digital and Print Media

2009-09-16T06:07:00.000-07:00

Google Labs unveiled an innovative new tool called Fast Flip. At first glance it appears similar to Bing Visual Search which was also unleashed yesterday. However, snazzy interface aside, Fast Flip isn't about eye candy or changing the way users search. Fast Flip is about helping print media adapt to the Internet age.Google has teamed up with 36 publishers for the initial rollout. Users who visit the Fast Flip site are greeted with large thumbnail images of various articles sorted by their source, topic, or current popularity. That initial page seems at least a little like Bing Visual Search, but the similarities end there.

Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open

2009-09-14T23:11:00.000-07:00

Juan Martin del Potro dethroned five-time defending champion Roger Federer 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 to capture the US Open on Monday, ending an era to win in his first Grand Slam final.Firing consistent winners, the 1.98m Argentine giant kept the pressure upon the player many hail as the greatest in tennis history, one he had never beaten in six prior attempts, and completed a dramatic upset after four hours and six minutes.The shocker made Del Potro only the second South American to win the US Open men's crown, after countryman Guillermo Vilas in 1977, and denied Swiss world No.1 Federer a 16th career Slam crown.

The Ten Best Movies of 2009

2009-09-12T22:10:00.000-07:00

This year has seen the coming up of many new movies which had in its own way transformed the way in which people watch movies. Mostly the viewers tried to get engrossed in movies which has more comedy and fun with some actions films too doin well in this year.
1. This Side of the Truth
2. State of Play
3. Up
4. Nine
5. The Informant
6. Shutter Island
7. The Lovely Bones
8. The Road
9. Watchmen
10. Avatar

The Best books of 2009

2009-08-09T11:33:00.000-07:00

Every year books come and go and it gives a lasting impression on the people's mind as the story touches each and every sector of people which makes it realy a remarkable books to read. Some of the books of this year has been listed which will help all people who love reading.

1.Cheever: A Life by Blake Bailey
2.Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
3.Fordlandia by Greg Grandin
4. The City & The City by China Mieville
5. The Lost City of Z by David Grann
6. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
7. Crazy for the Storm by Norman Ollestad
8. Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
9. The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq
10. Sag Harbor: by Colson Whitehead

Schumacher begins F1 preparations

2009-07-31T22:12:00.000-07:00

Michael Schumacher could test this year's Ferrari ahead of his return to Formula 1. Under F1 rules, drivers are not allowed to test current cars, but the F1 Teams' Association (Fota) members have agreed to let Schumacher test for one day. Schumacher began his preparations for his return to F1 by testing a 2007 Ferrari at the team's Mugello test track on Friday. On Thursday he spent a day at the Ferrari factory in Maranello, Italy, familiarising himself with the controls on the 2009 car's steering wheel in the team's simulator. The car was fitted with untreaded slick tyres, which were reintroduced for this season and Schumacher has not raced on since 1997.

Michael Jackson's secret love child

2009-07-23T00:58:00.000-07:00

This is reportedly Michael Jackson's secret son a 25-year-old singer who's said to be getting a DNA test to confirm whether he is MJ's lovechild.Intriguingly, Norwegian Omer Bhatti circled in the pictures above and below was sat in the front row at Jackson's memorial service on July 7 with the star's siblings Rebbie, Janet, Randy, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine.Many more famous faces and family members were made to sit in the rows behind at the Staples Centre.Until now, it had simply been thought that Omer had become a friend of Jackos through being a childhood superfan and an impersonator of the star.

Shopwiki's Play Station 3

2009-07-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

All around the world people try to look upon new and better goods which will help in knowing things easier and better way. There are many ways but surely Shop Wiki must be at the top of every one's places to go as there you can get all the required things especially the teenage guys who are great fans of PlayStation 3. Here you can the best things which you want to get as the various information regarding Play Station 3 is available ranging from the various accessories and the guide to use the Play Station 3. With in depth knowledge this will enable any person to use it. It is really great as the gaming guide helps you in knowing the various functions of controller and the Play Station 3 deals, their specifications like CPU,sound,storage, system bandwidth and the external links which is very helpful. PlayStation 3 accessories includes the items such as PS3 Controller Charger base, PS3 system stacker and many more things which are required for the Play Station. It also has a great PlayStation 3 Games guide which will help any user to become skilled in the working of the system and will know about various new Play Station games which one must have with them and the various links by which games can be downloaded.

Horror at Iran plane crash site

2009-07-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

The Caspian Airline Soviet-era designed Tupolev Tu-154 plane caught fire mid-air and crashed Wednesday morning into farmlands in the village of Janat Abad in Iran's northwestern province of Qazvin, just minutes after it took off from Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan.All 168 people, including 153 passengers and 15 crew members, on board were killed in the worst plane crash in Iran in years.The impact of the crash caused a vast crater which was littered with debris, shoes and clothing.

Buchanan's new book "The Future of Cricket: The Rise of Twenty20"

2009-07-09T01:29:00.000-07:00

Former Australian and Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan's relation with India may have ended but he still holds very strong views about Indian cricketers.In his new book The Future of Cricket: The Rise of Twenty20, Buchanan has taken potshots at not only at Sachin Tendulkar and former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar, but at many other current and former players.Buchanan writes that Sachin Tendulkar is not a player who can dominate in a Twenty20 match. He believes Tendulkar is no longer good enough for the Twenty20 format and has come out with sensational remarks on the batting maestro and his usefulness in cricket’s shortest version.

Michael Jackson Memorial Service Televised on Every Network

2009-07-07T10:36:00.000-07:00

The Michael Jackson memorial service will be televised, and it will be televised for millions who can't see the Michael Jackson memorial service in person. The Michael Jackson memorial service shall be televised on all the major networks and cable channels. Considering how the Michael Jackson memorial service has attracted millions, the televised version should get massive ratings and more. Truly, the Michael Jackson memorial service is a televised media event unlike any funeral before it.The Michael Jackson memorial service will be televised on at least seven different TV stations. Websites like Hulu will also cover the service on a live stream, as will major news sites. Even movie theaters are getting in on the act, as 88 theaters across the country will simulcast the event.However, the big show is still at Staples Center, as over a million fans will gather around the stadium and ignore the televised coverage. They will be crowded together for hours on end to pay their last respects, even if they can't get into the arena.Perhaps the last time a memorial service was televised to this extent was when Princess Diana died in 1997. The media coverage was jam-packed, even as many suspected that media attention and scrutiny played a part in her death.

Bandra-Worli sea link

2009-06-30T23:41:00.000-07:00

Mumbai witnessed the opening of the Bandra-Worli sea link which had been in construction for more than a decade with lot of impending problems related to land acquisition and several environmental issues which halted the project. This is really a modern engineering marvel as this is been constructed with lot of effort which makes it the tourist attraction spot too with its long cables and the scenery surrounding it. The sea link is going to be opened only in four lanes and the rest four lanes will be opened after completing the work which will completely ease out the traffic problem of the city.

Michael Jackson mom gets limited rights

2009-06-30T00:49:00.000-07:00

A judge granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some of her son's property on Monday after the singer's mother expressed concerns about who controls his business ventures and bank accounts.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff allowed Katherine Jackson the authority to take control of some of Michael Jackson's items currently in the hands of an unnamed third party. It does not detail the nature of those items.The wording in Beckloff's order is similar to language included in Katherine Jackson's petition to get control of thousands of her son's items removed from his Neverland Ranch.Those items, which included some of the singer's wardrobe, awards and other items described "priceless and irreplaceable," were slated for auction earlier this year until Michael Jackson sued to block it. A settlement resulted in the goods being put on public display in Beverly Hills, but not put up for sale.
Auctioneer Darren Julien, who said he spent $2 million organizing the sale before it was canceled, said Monday that he would not do anything with the items without permission from the Jackson family or the singer's production company.

Honda Jazz

2009-06-19T22:46:00.000-07:00

Honda's Jazz/ Fit has been a great success for the company. The car known as the Fit in the U.S. had been on the market in the rest of the world before it made it here in spring 2006. Currently the car is one of the fastest selling cars in the Honda lineup and is hampered by the fact that Honda can not build enough of them. How often do you see a Fit at a Honda dealership.The new Jazz/Fit is already taking shape. Spy photographers have caught a few mules testing in Europe. Now Auto Express has two artist renderings of what they believe the new car will look like when it is revealed this fall at the Tokyo Auto Show.The car in these pictures does not stray far from the current design. The front end has a lower grille and the headlights maintain the similar shape of the current model. The width of the car has increased by 20mm and the length has increased by 50mm. The current model has been successful because of its class leading interior room and its ingenious seat configurations. The new larger dimensions should make the interior even more spacious.An upgraded interior trim and restyled dashboard should also refresh the car.There is no word on the exact engine lineup. A diesel engine is rumored, although the U.S. will probably not get it.

Shiney Ahuja's story

2009-06-19T22:35:00.000-07:00

Shiney Ahuja was charged with raping his 19-year-old domestic help, threatening to kill her and wrongful restraint and is likely to be in police custody for 4 days. He was arrested on rape charges after preliminary tests conducted on his domestic help confirmed sexual assault. Shiney's domestic maid had lodged an FIR against him alleging that he had raped her while they were alone at the actor's flat.Shiney has four films on hand — Jahnu Barua’s Har Pal with Preity Zinta, Anurag Chaudhary’s Accident with Soha Ali Khan, Vinod Pande’s Chalu Movies Inc. and an international project Silver Cord with Val Kilmer.

Top 5 Switzerland Tourist Attractions

2009-06-14T23:45:00.000-07:00

Switzerland is known as The Land of the Alps, and rightfully so. Bordered by France, Germany, Italy and Austria, Switzerland offers the most breathtaking views of the panoramic Alps. Though small, it is also one of the richest countries in the world, which is why there is no wonder many tourists dream of a Swiss vacation.

1. The Chillon Castle - Located on the shore of Lake Geneva, the Chillon Castle is one of the most famous castles in Switzerland.

2. Zermatt - Although there are many beautiful ski resorts in Switzerland, Zermatt stands out as one of the top Switzerland tourist attractions because it is located at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most famous peak of the Swiss Alps.

3. Geneva Jet D'eau - This fountain in the heart of one of Switzerland's major cities is one of the tallest fountains in the world, projecting water up to 140 meters high.

4. Swiss National Park - Although you cannot pitch a tent and spend the night at Swiss National Park, you can certainly appreciate the different views of the Alps as you go hiking, which is why it is one of the Switzerland tourist attractions worth seeing.

5. Swiss Transport Museum - Located in Lucerne, the Swiss Transport Museum is home to an exhibit of locomotives, ships, aircraft, automobile and other modes of transport and communication. It also houses an extensive collection of the works of Hans Erni, a Swiss painter and sculptor. You're sure to enjoy the Planetarium and the IMAX theatre, too.

Bing Bungle Won't Faze Google

2009-06-13T21:39:00.001-07:00

BING, which is the third iteration of Microsoft Search, includes a number of helpful search features. However, we do not believe that the launch of Bing will result in a sustainable material shift in search market share for a number of reasons: None of Bing's features are highly differentiated, Google has a meaningful library of proprietary data, particularly in Maps, which would likely take Microsoft several years to replicate; Google has an estimated 8 times more search traffic than Bing, which gives the company an advantage in improving the relevancy of results; Google has a larger advertiser base, allowing it to deliver better targeted ads; Google is outspending Microsoft's online business in research and development; and the previous marketing initiatives of Microsoft Search fizzled after an initial bump in traffic. Google's last 12 months R&D is $2.6 billion, compared to $1.4 billion for Microsoft's Online Services Business. Google invests 70% of resources on its core business, which includes search, AdWords (Google's search-advertising platform), and related products. Microsoft's total fiscal-2009 R&D budget is estimated at $9.3 billion and the company could choose to invest additional resources in search. However, we think it would be hard to justify transferring R&D dollars from its core business into the online division, given that Microsoft OSB is generating a run-rate operating loss of $2 billion.

Ronaldo moves to Madrid

2009-06-11T01:58:00.000-07:00

Manchester United have confirmed they have accepted a bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo's future at United has been the subject of constant speculation with Real trailing his signature for the last three summers.Real president Florentino Perez has made no secret of the fact that he would like to lure Ronaldo to El Santiago Bernabeu.Real have now agreed £80million offer for the Portuguese ace and United have given the World Player of the Year permission to talk to the Spanish titans.Ronaldo will now head to the Spanish capital to hold discussions with Real and undergo a medical.Real have already snapped up Brazilian superstar Kaka in a world-record deal, but a move for Ronaldo would eclipse that deal."Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid," read a club statement."At Cristiano's request - who has again expressed his desire to leave and after discussion with the player's representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.

Suicide attack on Pakistani hotel

2009-06-09T22:33:00.000-07:00

A suicide bomb attack on a luxury hotel in the north-west Pakistani city of Peshawar, has killed 15 people and injured at least 60. Gunmen stormed the outer security barrier at the Pearl Continental Hotel before blowing up a vehicle containing, police say, 500kg of explosives. Two foreign citizens both UN workers were killed and several were injured. Peshawar, the main city in the country's north-west, is not far from the Swat valley, where the government offensive has been concentrated.

Kaka joins Real Madrid from AC Milan

2009-06-09T10:24:00.000-07:00

Kaka joins Real Madrid from AC Milan in world-record £56million move.The biggest transfer deal in the history of football was completed on Monday night with Kaka moving from AC Milan to Real Madrid for £56million. Meanwhile, a statement on the Milan website read: "From next season, Kaka will play at Real Madrid. AC Milan thanked the man and the great champion Kaka for his decisive contribution to the many victories achieved in the six years of his commitment. Kaka will be paid more than £8 million a year, consolidating his position as the world's best-remunerated footballer

Rajeev Motwani expires

2009-06-09T10:18:00.000-07:00

Professor Rajeev Motwani, the computer scientist who has died aged 47, advised the founders of Google, the world's biggest search engine, and became one of their earliest backers. Motwani was best known for mentoring Sergey Brin and Larry Page in their student days at Stanford University in California, where he was professor of computer science. As their search engine took shape, Motwani became their technical adviser and guided several other computer-based companies including PayPal, in which he was an early investor. A shrewd businessman as well as an acclaimed computer scientist, he also owned an undisclosed amount of stock in Google.

Landslide in China

2009-06-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao have ordered the local authorities to spare no efforts to save those people buried in a fatal landslide in the southwest city of Chongqing.A geological investigation led by Chongqing land resources authorities found that about 1.5 million cubic meters of Jiwei Mountain massif slumped 600 meters down, filling a 200-meter wide valley, where Wujiang, a tributary of the Yangtze River, runs through.Seven people were pulled out from the debris as of Friday evening, and three of them have not escaped life danger as of Saturday morning, said Qu Qian, director of the Chongqing Municipal Health Bureau.

The Best songs of 2009

2009-06-01T23:46:00.000-07:00

As we see this year there has been lot of albums releasing and it is quite a tough job to nominate or select the top songs of the year till as it is just half way through and still a lot of albums are yet to release from major singers which is surely going to rock the music. The selected few songs are being listed here.

Animal Collective - My Girls
N.A.S.A. - Gifted (ft. Kanye West, Santigold, Lykke Li)
Wavves - So Bored
Grizzly Bear - Cheerleader
Bat For Lashes - Daniel
Peter Bjorn and John - Nothing To Worry About
Royksopp - The Girl and The Robot (ft. Robyn)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero
Phoenix - Lisztomania
St. Vincent - The Strangers

Atlantic searched for lost plane

2009-06-01T23:27:00.000-07:00

The search, involving ships and planes from many nations, was part-suspended overnight, but aircraft with monitoring equipment continued to scour the sea.The Air France Airbus was heading from Brazil to Paris when it disappeared.France believes there is little hope of finding survivors from among the 228 passengers and crew aboard the flight.Rescuers are searching waters deep in the Atlantic for a French airliner which disappeared in a storm early on Monday.If no survivors are found, it will be the worst loss of life involving an Air France plane in the firm's 75-year history.

'Angry' United fan kills four in bus attack

2009-05-29T07:08:00.000-07:00

A man "angered" by Manchester United's defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Champions League killed four people when he drove a minibus into a crowd celebrating the Spanish side's victory.Ten people were also injured in the incident in the town of Ogbo, where the driver was subsequently arrested.Both Manchester United and Barcelona have a large fan base across the African continent, with millions tuning in to watch European football on a weekly basis.Meanwhile, more than 100 people were arrested in Barcelona city center in the early hours of Thursday morning following the Catalan team's 2-0 victory in Rome in the final of Europe's top club competition.

Playboy to Virgin

2009-05-28T00:16:00.000-07:00

Soft porn mogul Hugh Hefner is said to be considering selling his ‘Playboy’ empire to Richard Branson’s ‘Virgin’.The 83-year-old could sell the company for $300 million, after its profits slumped in the face of free pornography on the internet.Though the company’s market capitalisation has sunk to around $100 million, Hefner is asking for three times that price in order to maintain his lavish lifestyle.Two companies, Apollo Capital Partners and Providence Equity Partners, have been approached but declined to make an offer. Now, Branson’s Virgin Media is tipped to be a potential buyer.

Storm lashes Bangladesh and India

2009-05-25T11:42:00.000-07:00

A cyclone sweeping across eastern India and Bangladesh has killed at least 15 people and prompted the rescue of hundreds of thousands. Cyclone "Aila" flattened mud houses, uprooted trees and disrupted travel throughout West Bengal state.Soldiers and border guards were helping rescue stranded residents.Flooding and tidal surges hit coastal areas, with strong winds forcing the closure of the main ports of Chittagong and Mongla in Bangladesh.About 400,000 people were moved from five districts to cyclone shelters and schools before the storm hit.But a further 300,000 people were stranded in coastal villages.

Malvinder Singh steps down

2009-05-25T03:00:00.000-07:00

Malvinder Mohan Singh has stepped down as chairman, managing director and chief executive of India's largest pharmaceutical company, Ranbaxy Laboratories, which was acquired last year by Japan's Daiichi Sankyo.Atul Sobti, the current chief operating officer, has been appointed chief executive and managing director, while Tsutomu Une, the company's non-executive director, will serve as its chairman.The Singh family had earned some Rs.100 billion ($2.4 billion) from selling their 34.82 percent stake last June in the pharmaceutical major, valued at around Rs.100 billion.Soon after the stake sale mid-2008, Singh had said he would invest in Religare and Fortis, the family's financial service and healthcare companies.The change in management at the company announced Sunday comes at a time when it has reported a net loss of Rs.1,044.8 crore ($204 million) for 2008 against a net profit of Rs.617.7 crore in the previous year.

Sophia Rudyeva may be banned

2009-05-22T22:05:00.000-07:00

Sophia Rudyeva, winner of the Miss Russia beauty pageant held in Moscow may be banned from participating in the "Miss World" contest after explicit nude pictures started being shown in internet. This has lead to widespread speculation that she might not be allowed to contest representing Russia. Rudyeva, 18, is a professional model from St. Petersburg centre. Sophia Rudyeva is said to have done a photo shoot with the magazine when she was in her teen and even her family was not aware of it is being said.

"Terminator Salvation" review

2009-05-22T06:14:00.000-07:00

Terminator Salvation is the fourth film in the Terminator series and stars Christian Bale as John Connor and Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright, a cyborg who believes he is human. It also introduces a young version of the first film's hero, Kyle Reese, played by Anton Yelchin, and depicts the origins of the T-800 Model 101 Terminator, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Roland Kickinger. Being both a sequel and a prequel to the previous films, Salvation, set in 2018, focuses on the war between humanity and Skynet. It abandons the format of previous entries in the series, which only revolved around Terminators and various other characters traveling through time to either kill or protect John Connor before the events of Judgment Day unfold.

American Idol 2009

2009-05-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

Kris Allen managed to beat the odds and win American Idol 2009 in a spectacular manner but there are still some people who believe that Adam Lambert was much better than Kris Allen.American Idol 2009 finale was one packed with so much that it was hard to keep up. One of the best moments came when Allen and Lambert performed We Are the Champions,” with Queen. A special choir backed up finalists, this year’s other “Idol” finalists.Adam Lambert is a great performer, but I feel that Kris Allen is more current and that is exactly why the American public voted him this year’s winner. Allen is a very humble person, even when he was announced the American Winner, he said to Adam that he deserved to win this.

Abuse photos of prisoners

2009-05-15T00:19:00.000-07:00

The issue of detainee abuse and what the U.S. military struggles with, and has struggled with, since the release of those photos in 2004, some of which showed naked prisoners being humiliated, stacked in piles or subjected to mock torture.Detainees are now checked before and after interrogations to ensure the guards have not abused them.But the United States has signed the international treaty against torture, which compels a nation to keep suspects detained rather than send them to another country if that other country might ill-treat them.

US sailors captures 17 pirates

2009-05-14T23:47:00.000-07:00

On Thursday a team of specialized American sailors captured 17 suspected pirates who attacked an Egyptian merchant ship in the waters off Yemen.The sailors from the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg also seized eight assault rifles and a rocket-propelled-grenade launcher when they boarded the pirates' vessel Wednesday, said the navy's Bahrain-based 5th Fleet in a statement.The Gettysburg launched the operation with the help of the Korean Destroyer ROKS Munmu the Great after the pirates fired at the Egyptian-flagged Motor Vessel Amira about 75 kilometers south of Yemen's Al-Mukalla port. Both ships dispatched helicopters during the mission.The Gulf of Aden is one of the world's most important shipping lanes, connecting Europe and Asia via the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is used by 20,000 ships a year and has become the world's hot spot for pirate attacks.

ShopWiki's shoes

2009-04-08T08:48:00.000-07:00

People always keep searching here and there for their goods but now that worry has got over with ShopWiki as you can get all the things which you need. ShopWiki is a place where you can search for all the goods and especially shoes as you can get them depending upon your needs as you won’t leave the place without the required thing you want. Generally people tend to buy running shoes as mostly all people like to go for gym or for jogging early morning and walking shoes are all time favorite among people. People tend to like to have shoes for different seasons as not always the same type of shoe can be used. During raining season for people who have to walk long distances then rain boots are needed as that helps them and even this you can get here. Now a day’s people tend to wear stylish shoes for various events such as marriage functions or dance parties. And these types of wedding shoes can be got here in shopWiki which is a heaven for all these types of shoes so one won’t be disappointed with the quality of the shoes and their price tag who really want good products so don’t waste your time and go for shopping here soon.

North Korean rocket launched

2009-04-04T22:39:00.000-07:00

North Korea launches a long-range rocket in what U.S. and South Korean officials deem a provocative act. While the United States and South Korea confirmed the rocket launch, the payload of the rocket remains unclear. North Korea has said the rocket was to carry a satellite into space, but the U.S., South Korea and other nations fear it could be a missile with a warhead attached.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relation in rock

2009-04-02T07:06:00.000-07:00

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has reportedly given his lover Angelina Jolie the biggest ultimatum ever either marry him or forget him.The ‘Gia’ actress, who is keen to have more kids with Pitt, has been told by him that he will not have anymore kids with her unless she ties the knot with him, reports the ‘China Daily’.Pitt worried that Angelina is spending very little time with him and her kids due to her work. He has even moved to New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel with his six children to be closer to Jolie, who is filming new spy flick 'Salt' there.

Gold Made Easy review

2009-04-01T10:14:00.000-07:00

People everywhere in the world has craze for precious stones like gold, silver, platinum and diamond generally. But the need for gold never dies as its been worn by all the people in the world and the people like to invest in their time in gold even in the times of financial turmoil as it’s a never depreciating thing. Gold Made Easy is the place where all you must go to buy and sell gold as it makes easy to buy and sell at the need of the customer. All the news related to gold and their varieties can be known in Gold Made Easy as it has a large collection of gold coins and you can decide the type of gold depending upon the need. You all might think why you must choose when there are several other precious stones available in the market. And the answer for this too is available as here you can know about the history of gold and their precious value you get even in the old age. Gold Made Easy looks at building the investor base in the market by giving out new measures to lure customers as they are awarded new schemes such as Free Gold guide. So if you are looking at a place to buy gold coins of different kinds then this is the place as it’s a certified one so you can be guaranteed about the originality.

Brazilian forest conservationist Silva wins Norway prize

2009-04-01T09:19:00.000-07:00

Brazilian senator and former environment minister Marina Silva won Norway's $100,000 Sophie Prize for her work to protect the Amazon rainforest, the prize foundation announced on Wednesday.The Sophie Prize is awarded annually for environmental protection and sustainable development. It was set up in 1997 by Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder and is named after the main character of his book "Sophie's World."Silva, who was environment minister in 2003-2008, clamped down on illegal activity in the forest.

April Fools' computer worm yet to awake

2009-04-01T09:14:00.000-07:00

Computer experts on Wednesday watched for an April Fools' Day computer worm to damage millions of infected computers.As many as 10 million PCs are thought to be infected with the worm. In theory, that gives an unknown master computer control of these infected "zombies," allowing the master to push a malicious computer program onto the machines.There have been no reports of problems so far.However, fears that the worm, called Conficker.c, would cause chaos with Windows-based machines worldwide appear to be unfounded.

PokerStars review

2009-03-30T07:19:00.000-07:00

If anyone wants to earn money by playing games and who like the thrills and excitement of spending money and winning great money then they must surely try out PokerStars. PokerStars which actually started the online poker rooms and now has come a long way to become the leading online poker rooms today available. PokerStars offers a wide variety of games which are very much popular among the pokers. Pokerstars is the king of all tournaments and the track record of it shows why it is highly rated. PokerStars Marketing Code gives out the details regarding the minimum deposit which has to be paid and the minimum withdrawals using the various cards. The various stakes involved in it is also been described. Poker Stars Bonus Code which is also an essential feature and which addresses the bonus for every win and the codes which is being followed and for knowing it poker stars marketing code is necessary as proper marketing leads to bonus for the Pokerstars players. There are several highlights in PokerStars Bonus where you can see there is new monthly money being added to the tournaments which is an additional incentive to the players. PokerStars and flopturnriver gives you many wonderful offers with monthly bonus to all the members who have registered and allows them to play extra money in tournaments. So don’t waste any time and just go and register in the PokerStars and enjoy.

Pakistan under attack

2009-03-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Pakistan security forces on Monday overpowered gunmen who stormed a police academy and unleashed fierce gun battles in a spectacular commando-style raid that left eight recruits dead.Hundreds of policemen fanned out across the rooftop of the main building and around the camp near the eastern city of Lahore, cheering and firing into the air in joy after the nearly eight-hour siege, in which dozens were wounded.Officials said the assailants were masked and some were in police uniform, with others in civilian clothes and carrying sports bags.

Sarkozy Picks 'Bikini Babe' As Minister

2009-03-26T09:07:00.000-07:00

Guadaloupe-born Christine Kelly is said to have been picked as minister for overseas territories in the president's next reshuffle.Mrs Kelly, 39, currently works for news channel LCI.As well as being offered the ministerial post, she is set to become the new face of ethnic diversity in France.She quickly became a celebrity figure, admired for her looks as well as her career ,she is said to be pictured as often in her bikini as she is in her work outfits.Mr Sarkozy believes Mrs Kelly will add to his "rainbow" government because she is not only attractive but also in touch with the modern world.

Richardson gets West End tribute

2009-03-22T00:21:00.000-07:00

Theatre venues in London's West End have dimmed their lights in tribute to the late Natasha Richardson.Broadway theatres dimmed their lights on Thursday in honour of the 45-year-old actress, who died earlier this week following a skiing accident in Canada.Broadway theatres dimmed their lights on Thursday in honour of the 45-year-old actress, who died earlier this week following a skiing accident in Canada.

Best Books of 2009

2009-03-21T23:36:00.000-07:00

As years pass by new and better books come into the market and rule the roost and this year too its the same as many new writers and old writers are using their creative mind into their fore and helping us in reading varied novels now. An i have collected few good books of this year so far.

*The Map of Moments: A Novel of the Hidden Cities by Christopher Golden
*The Waking: Dreams of the Dead by Thomas Randall
*North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
*Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian
*Purge by Sarah Littman

Home plans - log luxury

2009-03-21T06:47:00.001-07:00

Everyone in the world has ambitions that they want to achieve in their lifetime and building their houses is one such thing of any individual. But sometimes it’s not too easy to build houses and they may require some forms of help. So at this time the best option for all you people is www.HousePlansandMore.com where all the facilities are being provided for you to get your dream house in cheap home plans. The features which are being offered by log home plan is not there in any other places as they help you in finding your dream house. This is the only place where you don’t have to worry about the budget as there are lots of options present to you to get any house of your liking as they have all the resources. www.HousePlansandMore.com offers with you with the latest of all resources such as home plan cost estimator and the HDA software estimator helps you in determining the type of house you need in your budget. There are lots of house plans available with them that will help the you in dealing with the type of houses they require and it’s an easy process and it’s just like a luxury home plan. So in one place itself you can get all the information regarding everything so it’s a big help to them.

Florence a sensational place

2009-03-21T06:18:00.000-07:00

Florence is an all-year-round destination. Here are some of the city's seasonal highlights.For a long time, image-conscious Italians wouldn't be seen dead in second-hand clothes. But recently they have started to catch up with the rest of the world when it comes to coveting the nearly new and Florence is host to the biggest used clothes fair in Italy.The May Music Festival is a series of classical music concerts, recitals, and operas and ballet held in venues across the city. It is internationally acclaimed and tickets are hot property.

Roberts stars in Duplicity

2009-03-21T06:05:00.000-07:00

Julia Roberts and Clive Owen plays cat and mouse game in their flick "Duplicity" as both don understand each other and tries to flick each other. Clive Owen as Ray Koval and Julia Roberts as Claire Stenwick the lead characters in "Duplicity".Ray seduces Claire or so he thinks, until he wakes up. Years later, they cross in New York. By this time, they've both gone private. Ostensibly they're working for rival pharmaceutical companies, except that Claire is a double agent who has infiltrated one outfit's security team to get the dope on a long-gestating top secret product launch.

Super -Inclusive Fall getaway

2009-03-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

Everyone has a wish to view different places in the world which have distinct features from each other and attracts you to it. The destinations which are present here in Breezes resorts are really remarkable and the places around are too beautiful which will make your visit truly a remarkable one. The hotels are also very much spacious and comfortable with lot of facilities available which makes it really a wonderful experience to spend time as there are many places which will make your time really spent usefully. Ocho Rios hotels which is present in the main region of the place attracts large number of tourists and all love to visit the place due to its attractions and its facilities. Jamaica has always been famous for its beaches and the everlasting greenery which with high mountains in its background and blue waters thumping into the oceans makes it really a wonderful experience. Jamaica vacations is one of the more enjoyable and entertaining ones with long beaches and thrilling seas make a good place for vacation. You will certainly enjoy the time there with lot of exciting games such as river rafting and horseback riding. The vacation that you spend here will give you immense pleasure and happiness that is for sure. The package that they offer inclusive Jamaica is of great profit as you can watch several places in just in one visit.

United handed plum draw as Chelsea draw Liverpool

2009-03-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

Holders Manchester United were handed arguably the plum pick of the Champions League quarter-finals draw after being pitted against 2004 champions FC Porto on Friday.For the second year in a row four English teams feature in the last eight with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool also looking for a quick and comparatively easy passage to the semi-finals.

U.S. Navy vessels collide near Iran

2009-03-20T11:43:00.000-07:00

A submerged U.S. submarine hit a Navy warship early Friday in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran, damaging both vessels and causing minor injuries.There was significant damage to the sail, or tower-like structure atop the submarine, the officials said. The New Orleans lost 25,000 gallons of diesel fuel from one of three punctures to its hull.Fifteen sailors were slightly hurt aboard the submarine USS Hartford and returned to duty.

New Breezes site

2009-03-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

People always like to go out on vacations for different reasons and for numerous occasions, but the thing which keeps them away mostly is the package offered by the various resorts as they might not have the features which you require. Breezes resorts offer you all inclusive vacation package which make them more preferred ones than the others. They give you the best of accommodations with beautiful beaches around you to relax and enjoy. Few of the packages which are there are the golf courses which are available at additional costs and other sporting activities and entertainment which are provided to you which will surely make you feel comfortable. There are so many beautiful resorts that make you to come to these places and the Caribbean resorts are the most beautiful one with lush green tropical playground. Breezes resorts offer you with the finest of services which will leave you smiling always when you stay there. Each destination has its own specialty and you will be wondering to which place you must go for your vacation. The travelling to these places will be of great pleasure and especially where all inclusive Caribbean vacations are going to be a memorable one as they have one of the most beautiful regions in the world for one to visit and enjoy the stay.

Fritzl pleads guilty

2009-03-18T09:44:00.000-07:00

Josef Fritzl, the Austrian man accused of repeatedly raping his daughter in a cellar dungeon for decades, has admitted guilt on all charges, including responsibility for the death of one of seven children he fathered by his daughter.Fritzl had already pleaded guilty to incest and other charges, but previously denied charges of murder and enslavement.The underground chamber had low ceilings about 1.7 meters (5.5 feet) high and, for the first couple of years, only minimal sanitation. The cellar had no daylight or fresh air.

Madagascar's New President

2009-03-18T09:37:00.000-07:00

Madagascar's military handed over the reins of the island nation to opposition leader Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, ending a two-month long political crisis but apparently creating a constitutional one.Rajoelina, a former disc jockey turned mayor of Madagascar's capital, declared himself president of a transitional government and his supporters pledged to hold elections in two years.But Rajoelina, at 34, is six years too young to be president, according to the country's constitution.

List Company

2009-03-18T09:05:00.000-07:00

People always wish to promote their product in a large way so that they can get maximum profit and help in their growth. So the best place for you people for promotion surely is List Company. The company is very much famous as for more than a decade they have involved in client service and telemarketing. With an ever growing database of more than 14 million business and 300 million consumers which shows that the List Company is the correct place for all people in their marketing needs. The marketing list provided by the company is such as that there have been always successful marketing campaigns and which is a main reason why the client’s number is increasing day by day. The consumers are given the top most priority in the company with a separate consumer mailing lists which deals with the detailed information regarding the various details of the consumers accurately. They are very much reliable as they have been sectored into various streams so that easy identification can be done. The list brokers have also been formidable ones with proper listing always being prepared with quick reply to all the queries given by the consumers and they are having an efficient system in place which will help the consumers always so just if you have any marketing work go to List Company.

World's thinnest Laptop

2009-03-17T20:42:00.000-07:00

Dell officially launched on Tuesday a high-end laptop computer which is the thinnest in the world.With a thickness of 0.65 inches (1.65 centimeters) and available in onyx and pearl colors, the new Adamo laptop is thinner than Apple's MacBook Air.The laptop is the first product under Dell's Adamo brand. Adamois derived from the Latin word meaning "to fall in love."But with price tags starting at $1,999 it will be quite tough for customers to spend that much in the recession period.

Suzuki GS150R review

2009-03-17T20:37:00.001-07:00

Yamaha has stormed the 150cc segment with the launch of YZF R15 and FZ16 , Suzuki’s foray into this segment is expected to be create similar impact in the segment with the GS150R.The engine of the Suzuki GS150R is said to be convenient for riding in the city. The 150cc engine respires through a BS26 carburetter. It comes with Throttle Positioning Sensor(TPS).It has power and economy modes. The Power mode allows the rider to gun the bike while the Economy mode helps conserve fuel.

Cheaper than hotels

2009-03-17T06:20:00.000-07:00

Everybody likes to visit places which help them to relax and enjoy during their hours of vacation. The best places in the world may not sometimes give you the wanted peace of mind but New Zealand is surely a must visit place in every one's dairy. New Zealand is famous for its huge mountains, scenery's and large evergreen vegetation which will surely attract to you to these places. Rotorua is a famous place in New Zealand which can be best described as a geothermal wonder with a rich culture and heritage and with terraces where you can relax and rejuvenate in natural therapeutic waters. Rotorua Accomodation is also known for its Maori culture which is rich in heritage and you all can enjoy the hospitality. Lake Taupo on the north island which is home to the world’s oldest national park and the stunning volcanoes with bush clad mountains make the scenery awe inspiring with spectacular cliffs and beautiful lakes which make the surroundings even better. Taupo Accomodation is one of the most sought out destinations in New Zealand as it is also known for its outdoor adventures like skydiving, white water rafting and quad biking. Queenstown Accomodation is very famous as it is situated in the south island is a place where all people who seek thrill must go as bungy-jumping, paragliding, skydiving, white-water rafting and skiing on four of New Zealand's most popular mountain snowfields. So this shows the various things which will attract you to the place surely.

'Supermodel' satellite set to fly

2009-03-15T03:10:00.000-07:00

Europe is set to launch one of its most challenging space missions to date.The Goce satellite will map minute variations in the pull of gravity experienced across the planet.Scientists will use its data to improve their understanding of how the oceans move, and to frame a universal system to measure height anywhere on Earth.The super-sleek spacecraft will go into orbit on a modified intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in north-west Russia.

'Top Model' audition ends in chaos; six injured

2009-03-14T23:02:00.000-07:00

Three people were arrested Saturday after chaos broke out at an "America's Next Top Model" audition at a New York hotel.Six people were injured, and two of them sought treatment at a hospital.The "Top Model" competition, hosted and produced by supermodel Tyra Banks and aired by the CW network, is in its 12th cycle.Police said they didn't know what provoked the bedlam, which resulted in three people being charged with disorderly conduct and inciting a riot in connection to the incident at the Park Central New York hotel in Manhattan.

Freida Pinto in Milan Fashion Week

2009-03-04T02:03:00.000-08:00

Freida Pinto is the ramp scorcher at Milan Fashion Week as she walked down the ramp confidently in a confident manner.Freida, who’s been the latest Indian covergirl on international magazines, got to strut her stuff at the Dolce & Gabbana show at Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2009 at the Metropole.Meanwhile, there are rumours that Freida might be signed on as the next ambassador of the beauty brand Estee Lauder.The 24-year-old ‘Slumdog’ starlet has already signed a Woody Allen film in which she gets to star with Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts and Anthony Hopkins.

Sri Lankan team attacked in Pak, 6 injured

2009-03-03T01:41:00.000-08:00

In a daring raid reminiscent of the Mumbai attack, terrorists in Lahore targeted the Sri Lankan cricket team that is currently touring Pakistan on Tuesday morning.Unidentified gunmen, believed to be 12 in number and armed with Kalashnikov rifles and rocket launchers, opened fire on the bus carrying the cricketers to Gaddafi stadium in the city.Initial reports said the attackers came in a white car and reportedly surrounded the bus at Liberty Chowk in the heart of the city and first fired rockets at the bus. They then resorted to indiscriminate firing with automatic firearms.

BUSINESS CREDIT

2009-03-02T05:17:00.000-08:00

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Manchester Ubited wins Carling Cup

2009-03-01T19:17:00.000-08:00

Manchester United quashed Spurs' hopes of retaining the Carling Cup after beating them on penalties following 120 goalless minutes.Goalkeeper Ben Foster saved Jamie O'Hara's opening spot-kick for Spurs, and David Bentley's miss allowed Brazilian midfielder Anderson to slot home the decisive kick.United slotted four swiftly and sweetly to make it 4-1 in the shoot-out, and Sir Alex Ferguson pocketed the 24th major trophy of his 23-year Old Trafford reign.

Rihanna-Chris Brown reconciliation

2009-02-28T22:55:00.000-08:00

Fans of singers Chris Brown and Rihanna expressed dismay on Saturday at news that the couple had reunited just three weeks after Brown was alleged to have assaulted her.Celebrity magazines People and Us Weekly said that the R&B stars were spending time together at the Miami home of hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.Fans could scarcely believe the news that came a week after a picture, showing the 21-year-old "Umbrella" singer with bruises to her face and swollen lips, was leaked on the Internet.

Gold surges on firm global cues

2009-02-28T06:28:00.000-08:00

Snapping a three-day falling streak, gold prices on Saturday surged by Rs 175 to close at Rs 15,475 per ten gram in the bullion market in the Capital on aggressive buying by stockists and jewellers influenced by a firming global trend. Buying activity in the precious metal gathered momentum after reports the metal rebounded in international markets.

Slumdog Millionaire wins Gold

2009-02-23T04:09:00.001-08:00

"Slumdog Millionaire", the rags-to-riches romance set in India that on Sunday won the Oscar for best motion picture. It was nominated for 10 Oscars. Prior to Sunday's award haul of 8, it had scooped up wins at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors' Guild, and the British BAFTA awards.Kate Winslet of Britain was named best actress for her dramatic turn as a former Nazi prison guard who has a love affair with a teenage boy in "The Reader".

LifeLock review

2009-02-22T07:53:00.000-08:00

In this modern age when people are looking for new anti theft mechanisms the one name that comes into the mind is LifeLock. LifeLock is known for its security system as it prevents identity theft and secures our home always from thefts. LifeLock guarantees you total protection from all kinds of theft for you and your family as the service given by it has been superb for many years and it’s a reliable one too. LifeLock is a leader of identity theft protection so that shows the brand can be trusted by you and you can travel out with calm as your house will be protected from any thefts. LifeLock.com gives you protection from data breaches and protects you from the danger of losing valuable data. LifeLock has devised two new programs to tackle the problem of identity theft even better. So all can be rest assured of the quality of the product as this problem of identity theft has been increasing in recent times so all must have this in your home. LifeLock has many advantages and is more reliable than its competitors so you don’t have to hesitate to buy the product and moreover it’s the security which it gives you must be your high priority while buying.

Rihanna bruised and battered photo

2009-02-21T20:52:00.000-08:00

The close-up photo showing a woman with contusions on her forehead and below her eyes, and cuts on her lip was published on the entertainment Web site TMZ Thursday. TMZ said it was a photo of Rihanna.Twenty-one-year-old Rihanna was allegedly attacked by her boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, on a Los Angeles street before the two were to perform at the Grammys on February 8.Authorities are trying to determine whether Brown should face domestic violence-related charges.

Hugh Jackman to host Oscars

2009-02-21T20:44:00.000-08:00

The 81st Oscars are on Hugh Jackman's shoulders as he prepares himself for entertaining the people all over the world when he hosts the marvelous event.The Australian actor, who earned rave reviews for his hosting of the Tonys, now has the Academy Awards to contend with.It's a job that's put Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, Whoopi Goldberg and David Letterman on the firing line, with only Billy Crystal and Johnny Carson emerging more or less unscathed in the last couple of decades.

Lights from Farreys

2009-02-21T03:52:00.000-08:00

People always wish to decorate their home with lighting's which will give their home more brightness and which will make it more attractive too. So all search for such a place where they can get all these things and the solution for this is Farreys, where you won’t be disappointed at all with the products they have in stock. They have several wide varieties of products ranging from lighting fixtures, lights, lamps and outdoor lighting in a wide range of styles which will add to the beauty of the house. The best part of it is that we can get the products from top manufacturers such as fine art lamps which is known for its artistic lighting fixtures and lamps for many years is in great demand and at cheap rates it will lure everyone. The beautifully crafted lighting fixtures are always a treat to watch as their products have fabulous finishing. Well if you want hand made lamps then house of troy lightning is the best choice as they give high quality lamps which are traditional and give a good look to your house. In farreys you can also get indoor lights such as chandeliers, accent lamps, bath vanity strips, desk lamps, pendant fixtures. The selection of such lamps are so simple that you can either visit and buy depending upon the amount of lighting you want or check out which product suites your room. So just go and get things from here as soon as you can.

Cell Phones and Connections Faster than Lightning

2009-02-21T03:42:00.000-08:00

People in the wireless industry have been talking about what will replace 3G networks in the next two or three years. AT&T,Verizon,Sprint and their peers overseas need something to spark consumer demand now that many people already own handsets and higher-end smartphones.Most of the 3G networks run about as fast as a DSL line. That works fine for transferring modest data files, talking, texting, going online, and even watching video. But, the phone companies don't seem to think consumers and business users will be satisfied by the way their networks operate now. Their next generation of technology will be about ten times faster than the one in the market today.

Oscar list leak a complete fraud

2009-02-21T03:38:00.000-08:00

As the world awaits for the 81st Academy Awards, in what is seen as the Big Daddy of all leaks, the list of winners and losers are up for public display online. The list was leaked in a document published online with what appears to be with the Oscar's letterhead and the President's signature.The 'leaked' list claims Micky Rourke bags the Best Actor for his role in 'The Wrestler'.

Acobay

2009-02-19T09:16:00.000-08:00

Humans are always known as social animal as they mingle around and voice their opinion in different platforms to reach out to various people of contrasting regions. So one such place is Acobay which is a social networking site and is unique from others. People from round the world can share anything they like and the biggest advantage is that you can include your blog too in it which help in knowing the person better and can share common topics with each other. Acobay is innovative in its own rights as the amount of stuffs shared will help in increasing our network and with interesting features you can really develop your networking. So you must not waste time thinking about Acobay just go and register and start enjoying the fun of networking. As this place is free for all you can write anything related from movie,products,pets and any material which you like. There are many social networking sites present but the place to be surely is Acobay as my experience is very good with it. So just start networking at Acobay.

U.S. retail sales rebound, new jobless claims slip

2009-02-12T08:08:00.000-08:00

Sales at U.S. retailers rebounded in January, government data showed on Thursday, likely boosted by post-holiday discounts and providing a rare glimmer of hope for the recession-hit economy.But the upward trend in sales could prove unsustainable as companies, reeling from a year-long recession continue to layoff workers in large numbers.The Commerce Department said total retail sales rose 1 percent, advancing for the first time in seven months, after slumping by a revised 3 percent in December.

Rupee drops by 16 paise

2009-02-12T08:05:00.000-08:00

Moving in tandem with the fall in equity markets, the Indian rupee on Thursday dropped by sixteen paise to 48.84/85 against the US currency.It moved in a range of 48.69 and 48.85 before concluding the day at 48.84/85 a dollar.The Indian benchmark Sensex ended lower by nearly 153 points or 1.59% on weak industrial production data amid fall in Asian as well as European markets on Thursday.

Smooth fitness

2009-02-10T23:36:00.000-08:00

In today’s hectic and busy life people always ignore one thing and that is to do exercise as people don’t get enough time to spend time in gym or just are lazy to go to gym and think that exercise can be done later. But recent health warnings from the doctors about today’s lifestyle has created awareness among the business class people to spend some time in the treadmills at least which will help them to remain fit. But people still remain skeptical about where to but the equipments for exercise and the solution is here Smoothfitness.com, where anyone can go and purchase any equipment which they are interested in to buy. They are a trusted brand as they are one among the top 500 Internet retailer in the Internet. The equipments which you can get from there are treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes and accessories which are the basic needs to start your exercise activities in home. There are various kinds of models too available and you can choose depending upon the type you need for work out. In today’s technology savvy world you can get any fitness related equipment at Smoothfitness.com. Today’s youth generally look out for a toned up body which will result in well built muscles and a stronger body. The models in the fashion world too exercise a lot in order to have a fit and sexy body. So the place to get all the machines for your exercise must be from Smoothfitness.com as they give you all the necessary things at a well discounted rate. So don’t waste your time to get fit just go and get the equipments from Smoothfitness.com.

Gold readies for $1,000 hurdle as fears grow

2009-02-07T22:38:00.000-08:00

Gold prices are set to jump toward $1,000 an ounce and probably beyond to record as as droves of investors fearing financial instability and surging inflation pile into the precious metal.Expectations of a weaker dollar, which makes gold priced in the US currency cheaper for holders of other currencies, will also help boost prices of the precious metal seen as a store of value during uncertain times.Strong investor interest in the precious metal can be seen in the record holdings above 867 tonnes of the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, the SPDR Gold Trust.

Infosys puts 2,200 employees under scanner

2009-02-07T22:26:00.000-08:00

The economic slowdown has made Infosys Technologies, India's second-largest IT services firm by revenues, take a harder look at employee performance. The firm has put 2,200 employees under the scanner for non-performance this year more than double the number last year.Meanwhile, the IT services major has made about 20,000 job offers to college students across the country for 2009-10. The company will honour the commitment made.

Police stops Carlos Tevez in his tracks

2009-02-07T20:13:00.000-08:00

Tevez, 25, was initially stopped because the car's tinted windows – useful for avoiding paparazzi were too dark. But the red card was shown when the traffic officer discovered the footballer did not have a full UK driving licence.The maximum penalty for driving without a valid licence is a £1,000 fine and six points.When he was going to the ground for training ,Manchester police officer pulled him over and seized his car, a £140,000 Bentley.

England crumble to 51 all out

2009-02-07T19:38:00.000-08:00

Another shameful chapter of English cricketing history was written here, as England's batting collapsed inexplicably and spinelessly to 51 all out, their third-lowest score ever. Only the 45 against Australia in Sydney in 1887 and the infamous 46 in Trinidad in 1994 stand below this effort in the record books.West Indies won by an innings and 23 runs in the first test at Sabina Park,Jamaica.Man-of-the-match Taylor bowled quite brilliantly. In just one spell he demolished England with figures of 9-4-11-5.

FINA throws its support behind Phelps

2009-02-05T00:17:00.000-08:00

Record-setting Olympic champion Michael Phelps Wednesday once again acknowledged his poor judgment over a controversial picture purportedly showing him smoking marijuana.Despite the potentially damaging episode, world swimming's governing body FINA is backing Phelps, while the U.S. Olympic Committee has contacted the embattled swimmer to help him avoid repeating a similar episode.A photograph of Phelps was reported to have been taken in November at a party at the University of South Carolina and was published by British newspaper News of the World.

Google launches software to track mobile users

2009-02-05T00:13:00.000-08:00

Google Inc released software on Wednesday that allows users of mobile phones and other wireless devices to automatically share their whereabouts with family and friends.Users in 27 countries will be able to broadcast their location to others constantly, using Google Latitude. Controls allow users to select who receives the information or to go offline at any time.Google's new service is similar to the service offered by privately-held Loopt.

DirecTV amasing offers

2009-02-04T07:49:00.001-08:00

DirecTV is now become one of the most sought mode of viewing TV which gives you access of many channels with lucrative schemes which gives you the option of watching the channels which you like and can select the plan which suits your needs. DirecTV is really a cheap alternative to the high cable charges which you have to pay the cable operators and with easy and simple form of installation, its become the most used mode compared to dish network and cable. DirecTV is growing rapidly with the consumers leaving cable and preferring this mode for watching TV as this gives them many options. DirecTV offer good and lucrative offers too by giving nearly 130 plus channels to view compared to cable and dish network. DirecTV specials which has been introduced in order to bring new customers and this is exactly the scheme which will lure you all customers, so don lose this opportunity to book yourself a DirecTV which will help you to view all channels at a premium rate and save your money. The ordering of DirecTV is also very easy and it takes only few steps to get a quote of DirecTV and there are different types of DirecTV deals too available so customers can choose any one which they like. DirecTV deals are of such a kind where the customers are the winners all the time with exclusive offers being given for the connection of their DirecTV with interesting rate cuts for those who apply now.

Nadal beats Federer in classic Open final

2009-02-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

Rafa Nadal captured the Australian Open title with an enthralling 7-5 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-2 win over Roger Federer on Sunday, denying the Swiss a chance to win a record-equaling 14th grand slam title.The world number one became the first Spaniard to win the Australian Open and chalked up his fifth straight victory over Federer, including last year's French Open and Wimbledon finals.

Serena wins 10th Title

2009-01-31T07:19:00.000-08:00

Serena Williams today in the warm evening of Australian heat won the finals of the AUSTRALIAN OPEN in a manner no one expected to by demolishing Dinara Safina as Safina again showed nerves in the second finals of her career as she could only win just three points in the first set. Eventhough she was able to fight her way back in the next set she was over powered by her rival who was in top form for the final.The final score line was 6-0, 6-3.