SBI’s ‘crorepati-only’ branch in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: After wooing the urban poor here with its ‘One Rupee Bank’ account, State Bank of India (SBI) is now aggressively targeting the crorepatis. The government lender has inaugurated first of its kind branch for High Networth Individuals (HNI) where...
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Are the eggs sold at my supermarket safe to eat?
Two large Iowa farms have recalled 550 million eggs because of possible contamination with salmonella. Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration are trying to find the cause of the outbreak, but so far haven’t pinpointed the source. Q: A...
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Miami airport evacuated when suspicious item found
MIAMI – A passenger was detained and four of Miami International Airport’s six concourses were evacuated after a screener spotted something suspicious in a checked bag, authorities said. A police bomb squad spent hours scouring the airport and passengers had...
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‘Gone with the Wind’ child actress dies at 76
FORT BRAGG, Calif. – Cammie King Conlon, the former child actress who portrayed the doomed daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With the Wind,” has died at the age of 76. She died of lung cancer Wednesday...
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Earl weakens but still powerful as it scoots by NC
BUXTON, N.C. – Hurricane Earl churned past the North Carolina Outer Banks and its powerful gusts and driving rains were starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia early Friday, the beginning of at least 24 hours of stormy, windy weather...
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PLA in PoK: India conveys concern to Beijing
Beijing/New Delhi: India on Friday conveyed its concerns to China over its presence in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and its activities in that region. The Indian move came in the wake of reports of presence of about 11,000 Chinese troops in...
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Bihar hostage crisis: One cop’s body found
Lakhisarai, Bihar: The body found in a Bihar forest was of Lucas Tete, one of the four policemen abducted by Maoist guerrillas five days ago, and not of Abhay Kumar Yadav as reported earlier, Deputy Inspector General of Munger Shah...
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ICC should take action against guilty players: Tendulkar
New Delhi: Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said the International Cricket Council should thoroughly investigate the ‘spot-fixing’ scandal that has plunged the game into a crisis and take action against players who are found guilty. “ICC should make...
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CAPITAL CULTURE: Obamas dish on daughters’ doings
WASHINGTON – Twelve-year-old Malia Obama wears braces, toots a flute and is after her father to save the tigers. Younger sister Sasha, who is 9, shoots hoops like her basketball-loving dad and dances hip-hop. Both girls get up at 6...
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Who Is Samus Aran?
Even if you don’t follow video games, you’ve probably heard of Metroid, or seen the intimidating orange power-suit worn by its protagonist. But did you know the bounty hunter inside is a woman named Samus Aran, one of the first...
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Revenge of the Bushies
NEW YORK – President Obama’s nod to former President Bush in his Iraq speech Tuesday night (“No one could doubt [his] support for our troops, or his love of country and commitment to our security”) helped put W. back in...
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Tools Everyone Should Own
Man is “weak in himself, and of small stature,” wrote 19th-century essayist Thomas Carlyle. Yet, with tools, “the granite mountain melts into light dust before him, seas are his smooth highway, winds and fire his unwearying steeds.” And this from...
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No deal: buyers will see fewer discounts for cars
DETROIT – For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee discounts to everyone....
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Food expiration dates: What do they really mean?
Are you one of those people who pour the milk down the drain on the expiration date? Expiration dates on food products can protect consumer health, but those dates are really more about quality than safety, and if not properly...
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US issues terror alert for its citizens during CWG
Washington: Noting that it has no specific information on terrorist threat during the upcoming Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, the US on Wednesday asked its citizens to be alert and cautious of their security during the games period in October....
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Aliens exist but are yet to visit earth
Beijing, Aug 31 Extra-terrestrial beings do exist but they have not yet come to visit our planet, and the best way to communicate with aliens is to send radio signals, a top Chinese official said Tuesday. ZhuJin, curator of the...
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Janamashtami and its unique rituals
Janmashtami does not celebrate the birth of a commanding, compelling, imperious, pervasive and masterful God who expects the worshippers to follow exacting and enigmatic sacraments to please him and who would unleash his acrimony if one ritual goes wrong. R...
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Maoists want 8 rebels freed for 4 Bihar cops deadline ends today
Patna: Time is running out for the four Bihar policemen abducted by Maoists as the rebels’ deadline for releasing their eight jailed commanders expires around 4 pm Wednesday, failing which they would kill all the captives. Maoists abducted the policemen...
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Par passes bill for providing voting rights to NRIs
New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) Non-resident Indians (NRIs) will now have a right to vote in elections, with Parliament today passing the relevant bill, even as government promised to bring in comprehensive electoral reforms legislation soon. Replying to a debate...
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CWG venues won’t be ready even if PM mops floor Modi
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at PM Manmohan Singh over the Commonwealth Games preparations, saying even if he mops the floor, the sports facilities will not be ready in time. Calling it a “mess”, Modi...
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