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Mumbais dabbawallahs carriers get English, computer lessons

Mumbais dabbawallahs carriers get English, computer lessons

/ August 31, 2010 10:09 pm

Mumbai’s famous army of lunchbox delivery men, whose fans include business leaders and royalty, are being given the chance to upgrade their skills for the first time in their 120-year history. Courses in English and computer skills are to be

Oil spill scare hits Goan coastline

Oil spill scare hits Goan coastline

/ August 31, 2010 9:08 pm

An oil spill scare hit Salcete’s coastal belt on Monday evening as huge deposits of oil substance invaded the Colva-Sernabatim stretch of the coastline, posing nuisance to visitors and tourists alike. Tar balls were also seen in small amounts at

Airtel launches services in Thailand, Malaysia

Airtel launches services in Thailand, Malaysia

/ August 31, 2010 8:40 pm

Telecom major, Bharti Airtel, announced the launch of data services in Thailand and Malaysian markets. The move by the New Delhi-headquartered company, which already has operations in 19 countries in Asia and Africa, is aimed at strengthening its global data

Rahul Gandhi has 67,921 followers on Facebook

Rahul Gandhi has 67,921 followers on Facebook

/ August 31, 2010 8:10 pm

Rahul Gandhi is a hit on Facebook. He has a fan page following of 67,921 people which could be among the largest for any leader in the country on the popular social networking site. Moreover, Gandhi’s facebook account, which Congress

Hyundai Santa Fe set to arrive in India in October

Hyundai Santa Fe set to arrive in India in October

/ August 31, 2010 2:08 pm

South Korean automaker Hyundai has stated that they are on track to launch their new SUV model Santa Fe in the Indian market later this year. Hyundai Santa Fe would arrive in India this coming October. The idea is to

Nokia messenger services server in India by Nov 5

Nokia messenger services server in India by Nov 5

/ August 31, 2010 11:25 am

NEW DELHI: Mobile phone major Nokia said it would activate its Indian server for routing data for messenger services from Nov 5, adding its services have been cleared by security agencies. “Our server for the messenger services will be active

Apples with extra healthy punch on the way

Apples with extra healthy punch on the way

/ August 31, 2010 11:12 am

Scientists have cracked the genetic code for Golden Delicious, a variety of apple, that paves the way to crunchier, juicier, healthier fruits. The breakthrough is already being used to breed red-hued apples with more anti-oxidants, known for a host of

BlackBerry ban in India? Apple, Nokia could be among main beneficiaries

BlackBerry ban in India? Apple, Nokia could be among main beneficiaries

/ August 30, 2010 5:05 pm

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Indian companies are mulling options that include leaving Research in Motion (RIM) for other smartphone makers as they face a threatened ban on BlackBerry services that could disrupt business. RIM’s rivals Apple Inc and Nokia would be among

Archie Panjabi win Emmys

Archie Panjabi win Emmys

/ August 30, 2010 2:15 pm

Indian origin British actress Archie Panjabi, who starred in films like Bend it like Beckham and East is East, has bagged the best supporting actress

M Night Shyamalan’s new movie DEVIL

M Night Shyamalan’s new movie DEVIL

/ August 30, 2010 12:35 pm

Indian-American filmmaker M Night Shyamalan’s last film The Last Airbender turned out to be a box office disappointment but the director has already moved