Articles: India Unveils Low-Cost PC
Region: IndiaA personal computer (Net PC) at just Rs. 2,999? Yes, we will get a PC at this price.It happens in this way ,state-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd(BSNL) announced its partnership with IT products vcompany Novatium Solutions to offer Nova netPC enabled with BSNL broadband. The usage of more PCs will help BSNL to expand its broadband service. Chairman and managing director of BSNL Kuldeep Goyal, said his company took this step to offer consumers maximum access to BSNL's broadband fa... more
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Anil Kumble second most Test capped Indian player
Region: India
Cricket player Anil Kumble achieve the position second Indian most test capped player . Anil Kumble went past Kapil Dev and West Indie's Brian Lara , both of whom have played 131 matches.Anil Kumlbe took tally to 132 Tests when he returned to lead the side in the third Test against Australia Wednesday. He could have achieved the feat in the second Test in Mohali but a shoulder injury in his bowling arm kept him out of the match.Kumble is now behind England's Alec Stewart (... more
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Rain continues to batter Kerala
Region: IndiaHeavy rain continued to batter Kerala for four successive day on Sunday,It happens Due to cyclonic circulation which originated south of Kanyakumari at the beginning of the week and moved north during the course of week.Five persons have lost their lives in incidents. The rain was especially severe in north Kerala,with the guage in several places in the districts of Kozhikode , Malapuram, Thrissur, Wayanadu and Kannur.The meteorology Center says it was looking up the records to asserta... more
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Busted Twice Over Chocolate!
Region: Canada
Overzealous security at two airports interrogated a couple for drug trafficking, when all they had inside their bags was homemade chocolate. Ron Obadia and Nadine Artemis, health food enthusiasts and owners of chocolate and beauty care company Living Libations were on their way to the United States. At the Toronto airport, Sniffer dogs 'exposed' the couple when the dogs took an interest in their chocolate. Immediately, the pair were arrested, handcuffed and separated from each other and the... more
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Spies for Hire on Facebook
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
LONDON - The British overseas security service has recently been using social networking site Facebook to assist in its recruitment drive. A Foreign Office spokeswoman emphasized the need for MI6 to build up its network of agents. "The open recruitment campaign continues to target wide pools of talent representative of British society today," she said. "A number of channels are used to promote job opportunities in the organization. Facebook is a recent example." In order to reach o... more
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School Fees Paid in Cows
Region: Zimbabwe
BULAWAYO – Concerned residents have spoken out against Petra High School which has asked for its fees to be paid in livestock and fuel. Zimbabwe's economy suffers from galloping inflation – the latest annual official estimate puts it at 11,000,000% - making the value of assets such as cows and fuel coupons more stable than money. Last month, the government revalued the currency, making 10 billion dollars equivalent to one new dollar. Banks have also restricted withdrawal... more
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Man With 86 Wives Detained
Region: Nigeria
LAGOS – An 84-year-old Islamic preacher, Alhaji Bello Masaba, has been detained by a Muslim court here after his failure to divorce all but four of his 86 wives. Masaba pleaded not guilty to charges of “insulting religious creed” and “unlawful marriage” after his refusal to comply with the demands of local chiefs and Muslim leaders that he abides by Islamic sharia law. Under it, a man may not have more than four wives. The presiding judge, Abdul Imam, refused M... more
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Giant Pig Terrorizes Woman
Region: Australia
SYDNEY - Ms Caroline Hayes, 63, has been held captive for 10 days in her northern New South Wales home by a giant pig. Described by Ms Hayes as "the size of a Shetland pony," the pig appeared in her neighbourhood with an eye infection. Apparently, its previous owners were unable to manage the creature and had to let it loose. "One of its eyes it couldn't see out of, so I put cream in it and I fixed it back up, but apparently, it's actually claimed my land and claimed my place," the animal l... more
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Who's Hand Is It Anyway?
Region: Australia
The BCCI has announced Rs 100,000,00 to anyone who finds out whose hand it was. The BCCI is the Board of Control of Cricket in India. Featured here is star player Shanthakumaran Sreesanth after scoring against the opposing team. Sreesanth is known for "exuberant and emotional behaviour, especially whilst appealing for and celebrating wickets." more
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101 Things To Do For Bloggers
Region: United StatesThere are times when people experience a writer's block. Activities like surfing the net, reading posts, think of something to write, etc. will keep you engaged. This 100 things to do list will help you get more ideas for entertainment! 101 Things To Do For And Bloggers more
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