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General strike cripples life in major cities across Nepal
Life in Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal came into halt as the hardline CPN-Maoist, breakaway faction of UCPN-Maoist, on Tuesday enforced a general strike in protest against next week's Constituent Assembly elections.
Zync launches 4-inch Cloud Z401 Android smartphone at Rs 4,499
The Zync Cloud Z401 is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The Z401 has a 2 megapixel rear camera and a 0.3 megapixel front camera.
8 killed in floods after typhoon Haiyan hits China
Haiyan has been lashing Guangxi since Sunday, bringing heavy downpours and tidal waves that have led to at least six deaths in the region.
Want to be a self-made actor like my father Shatrughan: Luv
Luv feels the sad part of being a star kid is the false perception that they get good work easily.
Chhattisgarh polls: Electorate defy Naxals, 67 per cent cast their votes
The polling day was also marred by two encounters between Naxals and security forces that left one CRPF soldier dead.
ASI to decide soon if it will continue treasure hunt in Unnao
After nearly a month of unsuccessful gold hunt, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will take a decision in a day or two on whether to pull out or continue with the excavation in UP's Unnao district.
Haqqani network chief's son gunned down in Islamabad
Nasiruddin Haqqani, eldest son of the chief of the Haqqani network that has been blamed for attacks on US forces and the Indian Embassy in Kabul, has been gunned down on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital, leaders of the group said on Monday.
Rupee will settle down: P Chidambaram
With the rupee declining to a two-month low of 63 to a dollar, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday assured the domestic currency will stabilise.
Anand-Carlsen duel fires up chess fervour in India
Anand and Carlsen are playing a total of 12 games through to November 26 on a glass-encased, soundproof stage in Chennai.
PM to inaugurate CBI's 3-day international conference
The Prime Minister will also present the President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to six CBI Officers for their outstanding performance.
Pellegrini at a loss to explain City's away woe
Pellegrini was left deflated after he watched his side succumb to a 1-0 Premier League defeat against lowly Sunderland.
Director Bapu remembers AV Subrahmanyam for his natural comedy
Bapu, who introduced actor AV Subrahmanyam into Telugu films, says the late actor's biggest strength was making people laugh effortlessly.
Congress seeks action against Modi over 'khooni panja' barb
Days after BJP complained to the EC against Rahul Gandhi's controversial "ISI" remarks, Congress has approached the poll watchdog seeking stern action against Narendra Modi for his "khooni panja" barb against the party.
Underdog Federer to come out swinging against Nadal
Federer has never lost to Nadal under a roof but said he will start as underdog in their semi-final clash at the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday.
Husband compliments Madhuri Dixit for 'Dedh Ishqiya'
'Dedh Ishqiya' is a sequel to the 2010 hit 'Ishqiya' It is based in a small town in Uttar Pradesh.
Massive destruction as typhoon kills at least 1,200 in Philippines
Among the hardest hit is coastal Tacloban in where preliminary estimates suggest that more than 1,000 people have been killed.