Kangna's doctor of love!

Kangna Ranaut has finally admitted falling in love. And no, before you jump to conclusions, he's not from Bollywood."Yes, I am in a relationship and I hope this lasts forever. The guy is not from Bollywood. He lives abroad, is English and 28 years old. I have known him for about a year and a half. He is a doctor and a scientist," she said in an upcoming episode of a popular talk show, although refusing to reveal his name.

Birthday girl Bebo's sacrifice

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor won’t celebrate her birthday this year. The superstar, who turns 31 on September 21, has decided to cancel all celebrations owing to the ill health of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, father of her actor- boyfriend Saif Ali Khan.

Sachin's idea for ODIs interesting: Dravid

Mumbai: It might have been rejected by the ICC but Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion to revamp the ODIs by splitting the format into four innings of 25 overs each has got the backing of his Test teammate Rahul Dravid.

Brad Haddin retires from T20s International

Melbourne: Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin announced his retirement from international Twenty20 cricket on Thursday to focus on the longer forms of the game.

Haddin, 33, played in 25 T20 internationals, his last during Australia's just-completed tour of Sri Lanka.

Amarnath as selector 'interesting choice': Vengsarkar

Mumbai: Former India all-rounder and a key figure in India's maiden World Cup glory 28 years ago, Mohinder Amarnath draws respect from all quarters. But that's thanks to his cricketing exploits as well as the guts and gumption he has showed by staging innumerable comebacks in his heydays.

Facebook finetunes news feeds from friends

Facebook on Tuesday began rolling out the latest in a rapid-fire series of enhancements to the leading social network as nascent rival Google+ opened its membership to the world.

Facebook's "News Feed" that streams updates from friends will give priority to important posts, images shared at the website will be displayed larger, and a "Ticker" chat column is being added for real-time conversations.

Google+ opens up to all comers

Google on Tuesday opened its invitation-only social network, Google+, to anyone who wants to join at google.com/+.

Google+ emphasizes privacy -- like easily sharing with select groups of siblings or colleagues -- and features like a video chat service called Hangouts. For Google, it is a way to fend off Facebook, which has been attracting users and advertisers, and gain social data to use to improve other Google services like search.

HTC unveils new smartphone, the Rhyme

Taiwan's HTC unveiled a smartphone called the Rhyme on Tuesday which features a blinking "charm" that attaches to a bag to let a user know if they have received a call or a message.

The Android-powered Rhyme will go on sale in the United States on September 29. It will cost $199 and will be available through Verizon Wireless.

Chanel files Internet trademark lawsuit in Vegas

Chanel Inc. has filed a sweeping cyberpiracy and trademark infringement lawsuit in Las Vegas against 399 websites it accuses of selling counterfeit items bearing the luxury retailer's trademark.

The civil lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Nevada seeks unspecified damages from unnamed operators of websites that the New York-based company says operate from China, the Bahamas or other overseas jurisdictions with lax trademark enforcement systems.

Next iPhone to be unveiled on October 4th?

Apple's CEO Tim Cook might unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4, reports All Things Digital. Rumour mills have been hard at work these past few months suggesting the launch of the device towards the end of 2011.

As has been the tradition with all Apple products, the iPhone 5 is expected to hit store shelves shortly after its announcement.

Ouster of Hewlett-Packard C.E.O. is expected

Hewlett-Packard, the technology giant that has stumbled through repeated embarrassments, was preparing on Wednesday to fire its chief executive, less than one year after naming him to the post, according to several people with knowledge of the board's actions.

Class 4 kid sets junior on fire in Bihar

Patna:  A Class 3 student was set on fire by a Class 4 student at a private residential school in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Saturday, following a minor quarrel between them, police said. The victim, who received burns, is critical.

Bhopal's superbike craze in top gear

Bhopal:  This 'city of lakes' has a curious love affair with bikes, which unite the young and old. And while motorcycle-enthusiasts regret the bike accident which killed the son and nephew of former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, they say their passion for their mean machines will not lessen a bit.

Man dupes jeweller to fund divorce case

New Delhi:  A divorce can be a messy and costly affair. And sometimes unsuspecting people get dragged in for no fault of their's. 

In an incident reported from Chanakyapuri area, a man was nabbed by the police for cheating a jeweller and making off valuables worth two lakh rupees. The accused took the idea from a Bollywood flick, as he needed money to hire a lawyer to fight a divorce case filed by his wife and to repay debt that he had taken from his landlord and friends. But he landed into police net after they approached his wife, who informed the cops about his possible hideout. Additional commissioner of police, KC Dwivedi said the accused, identified as Vishal was then arrested and interrogated by officers.

Girl drinks acid after brother's death, dies

New Delhi:  Unable to bear the death of her brother in a road accident, a 23-year-old girl committed suicide here by consuming poison, police said Tuesday.

IIT experts to help cut noise near Delhi airport

New Delhi:  The central government on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that it has sought help from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) experts to reduce the noise level near the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here.

Two die in Delhi wall collapse

New Delhi:  Two labourers died after a wall collapsed in South Delhi on Wednesday, police said.

The incident took place at around 3.25 pm at C-4 Panchsheel Park. The wall which was under construction collapsed, leaving two dead and one injured.

Vishnuvardhan fans demand that icon's statue be erected

Bangalore:  Fans of Sandalwood legend Vishnuvardhan gathered in droves to celebrate the late stars 61st birthday celebrations and as the city wore a festive look of sorts, some parts witnessed unruly scenes.
 
Hundreds of angry fans protested outside the Abhiman Studio and thereafter headed to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), claiming that their idol wasn't being shown enough respect by the government.

Karnataka Lokayukta's resignation accepted by Governor

Bangalore:  Karnataka Governor HR Bhardwaj on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Justice Shivaraj V Patil. Mr Patil had resigned from the post of the state's Lokayukta yesterday.

Mr Patil quit barely a month after he was appointed the ombudsman of Karnataka. His resignation has reportedly been prompted by reports that his wife and he own three plots of land in Bangalore in violation of city laws.   The Lokayukta's office is required to investigate land scams - some of which involve high-profile politicians.

IIM student commits suicide amid disturbing Facebook messages

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Bangalore:  With 727 friends on Facebook, Malini Murmu was like any other college student who logged on often to the social network.

On Sunday, however, Malini found that her boyfriend, who she had fought with earlier that day, had posted a hurtful message.  In his status update, Abhishek Dhan, who had graduated from IIT Roorkee, declared that he had "dumped" his girlfriend.

Father-son duo facing cases commit suicide in lawyer's chamber

Amritsar:  A man and his son, facing a number of cases allegedly committed suicide in the chamber of their lawyer in the District Court Complex here, police said on Wednesday.

Rajesh Gupta and his minor son Sajjan were allegedly involved in more than 35 criminal cases of cheating, looting and fraud.

Mumbai civic workers call off strike

Mumbai:  Employees of Mumbai's civic body called off their strike Tuesday evening after Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan assured them to look into their demand for pay hike.

Over a lakh members of the Municipal Mazdoor Union, who are employees at Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), had gone on an indefinite strike since midnight Tuesday, demanding a salary hike as per the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations.

61-year-old woman murders 'friend' for money, arrested

Mumbai:  Police on Wednesday claimed to have cracked the murder case of a 55-year-old woman with the arrest of her neighbourhood "friend", who is a senior citizen.

Latika Kamble was found dead in her residence in suburban Vikhroli last Friday and some valuables were also stolen.

Your street food just got healthier

Mumbai:  In a move that will bring the food vendor at the corner of your street at par with five star hotels, and all categories of diners in between, the Centre has decided to issue licences, provided they meet its yardstick of hygiene. 

Mumbai: New car catches fire on expressway

Mumbai:  A three-month old Maruti Swift Dzire caught fire on Mumbai's Vikhroli's expressway today.  

Mumbai: 4 dead in fire at textile mill

Mumbai:  At least four people have been killed in a fire that broke out at a textile mill in Dombivali in Mumbai at 3:30 am today.