Samsung Launches New Dual SIM Phones

Samsung has announced the launch of three new Dual SIM phones in India. The new devices include the Samsung Star Duos GT-B7722, the Guru Dual 25 and Guru Dual 26.Let's take a look at these devices in detail.We start with the GT-B7722 Duos. This handset is touted to be the first 3G + 2G Dual-Standby touchscreen phone on the planet! This GSM + GSM handset features support for Active Sync, Microsoft Office files and even has a PDF reader - making it a decent entry level office phone. It also has a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB. It also has 250MB of internal memory. It is priced at Rs. 12,300.Next, we have the Samsung Guru Dual 25 (GT- E1225) and Samsung Guru Dual...

Read more »

Posted in: Mobile,TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Launches New Dual SIM Phones

Samsung has announced the launch of three new Dual SIM phones in India. The new devices include the Samsung Star Duos GT-B7722, the Guru Dual 25 and Guru Dual 26.Let's take a look at these devices in detail.We start with the GT-B7722 Duos. This handset is touted to be the first 3G + 2G Dual-Standby touchscreen phone on the planet! This GSM + GSM handset features support for Active Sync, Microsoft Office files and even has a PDF reader - making it a decent entry level office phone. It also has a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB. It also has 250MB of internal memory. It is priced at Rs. 12,300.Next, we have the Samsung Guru Dual 25 (GT- E1225) and Samsung Guru Dual...

Read more »

Posted in: Mobile,TECHNOLOGY

Android Now Ties iPhone In Consumer Interest

One year ago, if you told an average person you were thinking about buying an Android, they'd have thought you were some sort of robot-mongering madman.My, how times have changed.Since the debut of the first Android handset in 2008, we've seen Google's mobile operating system grow in leaps and bounds. Initially catapulted by the high-profile marketing push surrounding the Motorola Droid, Android sales have been on a nonstop rocket ride upward. Smartphone users are now snatching up more Android phones than iPhones -- despite what certain turtleneck-loving CEOs may imply -- and the ratio shifts further in Android's favor with practically every passing month.Now, a new report finds Android has essentially matched the iPhone when it comes...

Read more »

Posted in: TECHNOLOGY

Android Now Ties iPhone In Consumer Interest

One year ago, if you told an average person you were thinking about buying an Android, they'd have thought you were some sort of robot-mongering madman.My, how times have changed.Since the debut of the first Android handset in 2008, we've seen Google's mobile operating system grow in leaps and bounds. Initially catapulted by the high-profile marketing push surrounding the Motorola Droid, Android sales have been on a nonstop rocket ride upward. Smartphone users are now snatching up more Android phones than iPhones -- despite what certain turtleneck-loving CEOs may imply -- and the ratio shifts further in Android's favor with practically every passing month.Now, a new report finds Android has essentially matched the iPhone when it comes...

Read more »

Posted in: TECHNOLOGY

New Planet: Another Earth discovered by scientists?

...

Read more »

Posted in: TECHNOLOGY

New Planet: Another Earth discovered by scientists?

...

Read more »

Posted in: TECHNOLOGY

Ayodhya verdict: Both sides to move SC

Sunni Waqf Board counsel Zafaryab Jilani on Thursday termed the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya title suits as “disappointing” and said they would move the Supreme Court against the order. “We have three months, we will certainly move the Supreme Court,” Jilani told reporters. He said the verdict was “against the settled principles of law and evidence adduced by the Muslim side”. The court dismissed the Waqf Board’s claim by a 2-1 majority. “We are of the firm view that no public resentment is required as the matter can be taken to the Supreme Court and there is no reason for any loss of hope in favour of the mosque,” Jilani said, adding the majority decision to give Muslims one-third land was not acceptable to the Waqf Board. He said they would examine the text...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Ayodhya verdict: Both sides to move SC

Sunni Waqf Board counsel Zafaryab Jilani on Thursday termed the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya title suits as “disappointing” and said they would move the Supreme Court against the order. “We have three months, we will certainly move the Supreme Court,” Jilani told reporters. He said the verdict was “against the settled principles of law and evidence adduced by the Muslim side”. The court dismissed the Waqf Board’s claim by a 2-1 majority. “We are of the firm view that no public resentment is required as the matter can be taken to the Supreme Court and there is no reason for any loss of hope in favour of the mosque,” Jilani said, adding the majority decision to give Muslims one-third land was not acceptable to the Waqf Board. He said they would examine the text...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Federation to keep Babri mosque land: India court

LUCKNOW: Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court dismissed appeal of `Sunni Waqf Board` by 2-1 majority in the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid case today, our sources reported Thursday. The land will be divided into three parts, one-third portion will go to Hindus, another one-third to Muslims and the last one-third to the other, until then, the land will remain in the custody of the federal government.The court said in its verdict the issue between the Hindus and Muslims should be resolved through negotiations between the two sides.According to Indian media, the judges who gave the verdict tendered the resignation.The controversial land of Babri Masjid will remain in possession of the federation, as the case of Sunni Board has been...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Federation to keep Babri mosque land: India court

LUCKNOW: Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court dismissed appeal of `Sunni Waqf Board` by 2-1 majority in the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid case today, our sources reported Thursday. The land will be divided into three parts, one-third portion will go to Hindus, another one-third to Muslims and the last one-third to the other, until then, the land will remain in the custody of the federal government.The court said in its verdict the issue between the Hindus and Muslims should be resolved through negotiations between the two sides.According to Indian media, the judges who gave the verdict tendered the resignation.The controversial land of Babri Masjid will remain in possession of the federation, as the case of Sunni Board has been...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Tech Mahindra sees merger intent out in 2-3 weeks

"(The merger) does take time with the high court approval and the SEBI approval and various things," said L. Ravichandran, president of IT services at Tech Mahindra, referring to the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India."So it could take some time," he said at the Reuters India Investment Summit in Bangalore on Wednesday.Tech Mahindra, which acquired Mahindra Satyam in April last year and is operating it as a separate unit, has said it can only merge the fraud-hit firm into the parent after the restated results of Satyam are announced.Mahindra Satyam, which has not reported results beyond the September quarter in 2008, is scheduled to report its restated results on Wednesd...

Read more »

Posted in: HYD Flashnews,National News

Tech Mahindra sees merger intent out in 2-3 weeks

"(The merger) does take time with the high court approval and the SEBI approval and various things," said L. Ravichandran, president of IT services at Tech Mahindra, referring to the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India."So it could take some time," he said at the Reuters India Investment Summit in Bangalore on Wednesday.Tech Mahindra, which acquired Mahindra Satyam in April last year and is operating it as a separate unit, has said it can only merge the fraud-hit firm into the parent after the restated results of Satyam are announced.Mahindra Satyam, which has not reported results beyond the September quarter in 2008, is scheduled to report its restated results on Wednesd...

Read more »

Posted in: HYD Flashnews,National News

Pakistan Soldiers Dead, Army Blames Helicopters

...

Read more »

Posted in: International

Pakistan Soldiers Dead, Army Blames Helicopters

...

Read more »

Posted in: International

Accept the judgment: Sonia

Even as the government geared itself to face any eventuality that might arise in the wake of Thursday' verdict on the Ayodhya title suits, Congress president Sonia Gandhi made an appeal to people to accept the judgment — whatever it be — and to maintain the peace, goodwill and brotherhood at all costs. “Accept whatever it is for, a liberal approach is our great tradition.” “We all know that the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court is due to deliver a judgment on a sensitive issue,” Ms. Gandhi said in a written appeal on Wednesday, pointing out that almost everyone in the country, reposing faith in the judiciary's impartiality, had expressed willingness to accept the judgment....

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,National News

Accept the judgment: Sonia

Even as the government geared itself to face any eventuality that might arise in the wake of Thursday' verdict on the Ayodhya title suits, Congress president Sonia Gandhi made an appeal to people to accept the judgment — whatever it be — and to maintain the peace, goodwill and brotherhood at all costs. “Accept whatever it is for, a liberal approach is our great tradition.” “We all know that the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court is due to deliver a judgment on a sensitive issue,” Ms. Gandhi said in a written appeal on Wednesday, pointing out that almost everyone in the country, reposing faith in the judiciary's impartiality, had expressed willingness to accept the judgment....

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,National News

Centre extends ban on bulk SMS till October 1

The Centre today extended the ban on all bulk SMS and MMS till Friday in view of the verdict in Ayodhya title suits. “We have decided to extend the ban by a day in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake of the Ayodhya verdict, which is to be pronounced today,” a senior DoT official said. The government is apprehensive that some extreme elements may foment trouble by inciting communal passions during the period and is taking all measures to check any untoward incidents. “The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has today issued orders in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs to all Mobile Telecom Service Providers in the country that all bulk SMS and all bulk MMS messages shall remain...

Read more »

Posted in: National News,SPECIAL NEWS

Centre extends ban on bulk SMS till October 1

The Centre today extended the ban on all bulk SMS and MMS till Friday in view of the verdict in Ayodhya title suits. “We have decided to extend the ban by a day in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake of the Ayodhya verdict, which is to be pronounced today,” a senior DoT official said. The government is apprehensive that some extreme elements may foment trouble by inciting communal passions during the period and is taking all measures to check any untoward incidents. “The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has today issued orders in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs to all Mobile Telecom Service Providers in the country that all bulk SMS and all bulk MMS messages shall remain...

Read more »

Posted in: National News,SPECIAL NEWS

125 years after first Babri verdict, it's judgment time again

A special Full Bench of Justices S.U. Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and D.V. Sharma of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court will pronounce its verdict on the Ayodhya title suits on Thursday. The final hearing began on July 23, 1996, and verdict was reserved on July 26 this year. On one side are a number of Hindu plaintiffs, who claim that the disputed site belongs to them and is the spot where a Ram temple once existed. On the other is the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Wakf Board, which maintains that the site, where the Babri Masjid stood for five centuries before being demolished by mobs on December 6, 1992, is a Muslim place of worship. The present legal battle over title has gone on for nearly 60 years. On Thursday, the court...

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,National News

125 years after first Babri verdict, it's judgment time again

A special Full Bench of Justices S.U. Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and D.V. Sharma of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court will pronounce its verdict on the Ayodhya title suits on Thursday. The final hearing began on July 23, 1996, and verdict was reserved on July 26 this year. On one side are a number of Hindu plaintiffs, who claim that the disputed site belongs to them and is the spot where a Ram temple once existed. On the other is the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Wakf Board, which maintains that the site, where the Babri Masjid stood for five centuries before being demolished by mobs on December 6, 1992, is a Muslim place of worship. The present legal battle over title has gone on for nearly 60 years. On Thursday, the court...

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,National News

Kerala beefs up security ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Security has been stepped up throughout Kerala as a precautionary measure against the background of the verdict on the Ayodhya case slated for Thursday. Restrictions on organising of marches, meetings and demonstrations are likely to be declared in other districts also later in the day. The ban orders have been declared in Kasaragod, Kannur, Malappuram, Alappuzha and Kollam districts from midnight on Wednesday. Ban orders came into force in Ernakulam district from this morning. About 30,000 police men are proposed to be deployed by midnight to enforce the orders and maintain peace. Preventive arrests are also likely. Special security is being extended to important places of worship, railway stations and bus stands. Armed reserves...

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,KERALA NEWS

Kerala beefs up security ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Security has been stepped up throughout Kerala as a precautionary measure against the background of the verdict on the Ayodhya case slated for Thursday. Restrictions on organising of marches, meetings and demonstrations are likely to be declared in other districts also later in the day. The ban orders have been declared in Kasaragod, Kannur, Malappuram, Alappuzha and Kollam districts from midnight on Wednesday. Ban orders came into force in Ernakulam district from this morning. About 30,000 police men are proposed to be deployed by midnight to enforce the orders and maintain peace. Preventive arrests are also likely. Special security is being extended to important places of worship, railway stations and bus stands. Armed reserves...

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,KERALA NEWS

Babri: Constitution disregarded

The destruction of the was a serious crime under Sec 295, IPC. The destruction violated the Constitution as it denied to every Muslim or a section thereof, the freedom of religion guaranteed to them by Articles 25 and 26 of our Constitution. The destruction of the masjid put an end to all previous controversies raised by Hindu organisations about their alleged right to erect a temple on the place where the masjid stood. This is because no court will give any assistance to those who unilaterally by criminal acts destroyed the subject matter of the dispute and violated the Constitution and the law. After December 6, 1992, the earlier controversies were replaced by one question: What was the duty of the central government once the Babri Masjid had been...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Babri: Constitution disregarded

The destruction of the was a serious crime under Sec 295, IPC. The destruction violated the Constitution as it denied to every Muslim or a section thereof, the freedom of religion guaranteed to them by Articles 25 and 26 of our Constitution. The destruction of the masjid put an end to all previous controversies raised by Hindu organisations about their alleged right to erect a temple on the place where the masjid stood. This is because no court will give any assistance to those who unilaterally by criminal acts destroyed the subject matter of the dispute and violated the Constitution and the law. After December 6, 1992, the earlier controversies were replaced by one question: What was the duty of the central government once the Babri Masjid had been...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Ayodhya verdict: Nearly 3000 troublemakers held in Mumbai

The Mumbai Police has rounded up nearly 3000 troublemakers in the city since last night, taking the total number of preventive arrests in view of the Ayodhya verdict to 7000. Till yesterday, over 4000 troublemakers were apprehended under preventive measures to avert any eventuality in the aftermath of the Allahabad High Court verdict, police said. "Since last night, nearly 3000 more were picked up. We are leaving no stone unturned to maintain peace and harmony. All those picked up were categorised as troublemakers who may have caused law and order problem after the verdict," Deputy Police Commissioner (Operations) Rajkumar Vhatkar said. The city had witnessed large-scale riots post-Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. Elaborate security arrangements have been made here with security...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

Ayodhya verdict: Nearly 3000 troublemakers held in Mumbai

The Mumbai Police has rounded up nearly 3000 troublemakers in the city since last night, taking the total number of preventive arrests in view of the Ayodhya verdict to 7000. Till yesterday, over 4000 troublemakers were apprehended under preventive measures to avert any eventuality in the aftermath of the Allahabad High Court verdict, police said. "Since last night, nearly 3000 more were picked up. We are leaving no stone unturned to maintain peace and harmony. All those picked up were categorised as troublemakers who may have caused law and order problem after the verdict," Deputy Police Commissioner (Operations) Rajkumar Vhatkar said. The city had witnessed large-scale riots post-Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. Elaborate security arrangements have been made here with security...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

AYODHYA VERDICT: Disputed site trifurcated, Ram idol to stay

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the petition of the Sunni Waqf Board and said that the disputed site was the birth of Lord Ram and holds immense importance for Hindus. Bringing to an end the suspense over the 60-year-old Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday pronounced its verdict. he 2.7 acre area in Ayodhya has been divided into three parts. One area would go to the Nirmohi Akhara, one to Hindus and third to Muslims’ Waqf Board. But the three-judge Bench comprising Justice SU Khan, Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice DV Sharma unanimously agreed that the particular area where the idols are installed is the birthplace of Lord Ram...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

AYODHYA VERDICT: Disputed site trifurcated, Ram idol to stay

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the petition of the Sunni Waqf Board and said that the disputed site was the birth of Lord Ram and holds immense importance for Hindus. Bringing to an end the suspense over the 60-year-old Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday pronounced its verdict. he 2.7 acre area in Ayodhya has been divided into three parts. One area would go to the Nirmohi Akhara, one to Hindus and third to Muslims’ Waqf Board. But the three-judge Bench comprising Justice SU Khan, Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice DV Sharma unanimously agreed that the particular area where the idols are installed is the birthplace of Lord Ram...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news,National News

TV LIVE

LIVE...

Read more »

Posted in: LIVE TV

TV LIVE

LIVE...

Read more »

Posted in: LIVE TV

Ayodhya land to be divided into three parts: HC

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ordered that the disputed holy site in Ayodhya be divided into three parts: one-third for Hindu Mahasabha, one-third for Sunni Waqf Board and one-third for the Nirmohi Akhara.The three-member bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising justices SU Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and DV Sharma today delivered a split verdict in 60-year old Ayodhya title suit.The majority ruled that the disputed land in Ayodhya was a joint property, held by all the three claimants namely Hindu Mahasabha , Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Central Waqf Board. Justice SU Khan said that the mosque was built by Babar, not by demolishing a temple , but on the ruins of a temple.According to Chief Standing Counsel...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news

Ayodhya land to be divided into three parts: HC

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ordered that the disputed holy site in Ayodhya be divided into three parts: one-third for Hindu Mahasabha, one-third for Sunni Waqf Board and one-third for the Nirmohi Akhara.The three-member bench of the Allahabad High Court, comprising justices SU Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and DV Sharma today delivered a split verdict in 60-year old Ayodhya title suit.The majority ruled that the disputed land in Ayodhya was a joint property, held by all the three claimants namely Hindu Mahasabha , Nirmohi Akhara and Sunni Central Waqf Board. Justice SU Khan said that the mosque was built by Babar, not by demolishing a temple , but on the ruins of a temple.According to Chief Standing Counsel...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya,INDIA news

Live TV facility for train passengers soon

PATNA: While Railways has been focusing more on its modernization plan for safety reasons, it has also decided to provide entertainment to passengers on running trains. It recently held talks with a renowned service provider to install live television facilities on a few select trains. Depending on its successful implementation, railways could provide this facility in more premier trains. According to a railway board official, earlier the music system was introduced in a few select trains including Rajdhani Express on several routes. But it was later withdrawn for one reason or the other. Now railways is keen to provide Live TV services on running trains for the entertainment of passengers during their long journey, the official said. The board official told TOI that the railways has...

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,National News

Live TV facility for train passengers soon

PATNA: While Railways has been focusing more on its modernization plan for safety reasons, it has also decided to provide entertainment to passengers on running trains. It recently held talks with a renowned service provider to install live television facilities on a few select trains. Depending on its successful implementation, railways could provide this facility in more premier trains. According to a railway board official, earlier the music system was introduced in a few select trains including Rajdhani Express on several routes. But it was later withdrawn for one reason or the other. Now railways is keen to provide Live TV services on running trains for the entertainment of passengers during their long journey, the official said. The board official told TOI that the railways has...

Read more »

Posted in: INDIA news,National News

India braced for violence ahead of Muslim v Hindu Ayodhya verdict

The ruling will bring a legal settlement to the property dispute which spans more than 60 years of Indian independence and caused riots throughout India in 1992 when extremists destroyed the site's 16th Century Babri Mosque to build a temple to the Hindu God Ram. More than 2,000 were killed in the violence which spread throughout India. The government banned bulk text message sending to stop militant groups spreading false information and inciting violence amid fears the clashes could be repeated following today's (THURS) High Court decision ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.  The country is already on alert for a potential terrorist attack on the Games in the capital and its security...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya

India braced for violence ahead of Muslim v Hindu Ayodhya verdict

The ruling will bring a legal settlement to the property dispute which spans more than 60 years of Indian independence and caused riots throughout India in 1992 when extremists destroyed the site's 16th Century Babri Mosque to build a temple to the Hindu God Ram. More than 2,000 were killed in the violence which spread throughout India. The government banned bulk text message sending to stop militant groups spreading false information and inciting violence amid fears the clashes could be repeated following today's (THURS) High Court decision ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.  The country is already on alert for a potential terrorist attack on the Games in the capital and its security...

Read more »

Posted in: Ayodhya