Month: December 2013

After Google, Microsoft to encrypt data across networks to thwart govt. snooping

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After Google and Yahoo, Microsoft is reportedly set to encrypt all the data flowing through its networks in a bid to thwart government surveillance.

Following revelations by NSA whistleblower about the US’ alleged mass surveillance programmes, tech companies are facing fire from consumers and investors for not addressing privacy, which in turn has prompted them to install higher encryptions on their data flowing channels.

Viagra may also help woman may help curb menstrual cramping

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A team of researchers have claimed that women suffering from moderate to severe menstrual cramps may find relief in a class of erectile dysfunction drugs.

Primary dysmenorrhea, also called PD, is the most common cause of pelvic pain in women.

Sildenafil citrate, sold under the brand name Viagra, may help with pelvic pain because it can lead to dilation of the blood vessels.

The researchers looked at administering sildenafil citrate vaginally, which had not yet been tried, to treat PD.

They compared pain relief from use of sildenafil vaginally with that of a placebo.

Microsoft, Google compete to be top Santa searchers this Christmas

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Internet giants Microsoft and Google have vied to be top Santa tracker this Christmas.

Google has launched a website offering reindeer games, elf antics and updates on gift-giver Kris Kringle as children worldwide eagerly wait for Christmas.

In a blog post, self-titled Elf Creative Director Sandy Russell said that a team of Google engineers were working hard to track Santa’s sleigh with the most advanced maps and holiday technology available.

According to news24, Google has made software to involve Android-powered devices.

Modi condoles Mandela’s death, says ‘world has lost an apostle of peace and non-violence’

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Expressing profound grief over the death of South Africa’s first elected black President Nelson Mandela, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday said the world has lost an apostle of peace and non-violence.

“RIP Nelson Mandela. World has lost apostle of peace and non violence who defined the journey of his nation for good of humankind,” Modi tweeted.

“Many of us r not fortunate to see Gandhiji alive. We r blessed to see the life of Nelson Mandela,who embodied his values ideals,” he further tweeted.

DU’A AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH DESTINY

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The topic of du’a and its relationship with destiny (qadr) is a very important one, and one around which much confusion exists. Many people ask:

“If everything has already been destined to occur, then of what use is du’a, as, if Allah has written what I want, I will get it without making du’a, and if it is not written for me, then I will never get it no matter how much du’a I make?”

World has lost an iconic symbol of freedom and human dignity: Anand Sharma on Mandela’s demise

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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma on Friday condoled the demise of South Africa’s first elected black President Nelson Mandela, saying that world has lost an iconic symbol of freedom and human dignity.

In a statement, Sharma said: “The news of demise of Nelson Mandela, the first President of post-apartheid South Africa has deeply saddened us all. In his passing, the world has lost an iconic symbol of freedom and human dignity.”

SRK gives out tips on romance

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Shah Rukh Khan, who is considered Bollywood’s undisputed king of romance, had some valuable tips on romance to share on his recent visit to the capital.

Shah Rukh has featured in a string of romantic films like “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Dil To Pagal Hai”, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in his over two-decade career in Hindi filmdom.

Here’s what he had to say:

– Never disrespect a woman in words, action or spirit.

– You should always take care of small things like opening the door for a lady and never sit before she sits.

– Learn to be gentle with a woman.

Telangana Bandh successful in old city

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Telangana bandh called by Telangana Rashtra Samithi and other pro-Telangana parties and organizations had a huge impact also in the old city. With less traffic on the roads, the buses were also off the road. A large number of people kept themselves away from the markets.

It was a bad performance and it started with bowling: Dhoni

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A livid Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni squarely blamed his bowlers for the crushing loss in the opening ODI against South Africa, saying that their bad performance left the batsmen under pressure.

The Indian bowlers were hammered by South Africa, who posted 358/4 before dismissing the visitors for 217 in 41 overs yesterday.

“Overall I think it was a bad performance. But it started with the bowling initially. This was not a 300-plus wicket. We didn’t start well, and we were supposed to bowl slightly up,” said Dhoni.

India to host 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup

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In a landmark development for Indian football, the country was today awarded the right to host the 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup by the world governing body of the game in its executive committee meeting in Brazil.

India was chosen as the host country for the mega event by the FIFA executive committee in its meeting at Salvador de Bahia in Brazil. South Africa, Ireland and Uzbekistan were the other countries in the running for the right to host the tournament.

By virtue of being the host country, India will take part in the 24-nation tournament for the first time in its history.

Nelson Mandela dies at 95, World leaders mourn

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Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first elected black president and a global anti-apartheid icon died early today, at his home in the suburb of Houghton here, following a lengthy illness.

He was 95.

The elder statesman was receiving medical care from a leading team since September after spending three months in a Pretoria hospital for a recurrent lung ailment.

“Fellow South Africans, our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding president of our democratic nation, has departed,” Zuma said in a nationally televised address.

BJP activists booked for demolishing Sonia Gandhi’s ‘temple’

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Police on Thursday registered a case against some BJP activists for allegedly demolishing a ‘temple’ of Sonia Gandhi in Karimnagar town.

According to the police, a group of BJP activists has demolished the ‘temple’ (made of vinyl boards) on the name of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

The ‘temple’ was built in Karimnagar town by local Congress leader Sunil Rao.

—-PTI

3 masajid uninhabited in Agricultural University

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There are dozens of masajid in the city which are uninhabited. Their desecration continues unabated. To wipe out the very existence of several masajid avenues have been closed to obstruct the approach of Muslims towards these masajid.

Want a boyfriend who’ll wear matching denim with me: Cyrus

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Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has revealed that she would love to date a man who would love to wear head-to-toe denim with her.

The 21-year-old newly single singer, who split from former fiance Liam Hemsworth in mid-September, is inspired by matching denim dress code of singers and former couple Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 American Music Awards, reported E! online.

“I want a boyfriend that will wear jean on jean on jean with me,” she posted along with a picture of the estranged couple.

Ranbir gets jealous when co-actors perform well

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Actor Ranbir Kapoor gets jealous when his contemporaries deliver a good performance.

In an upcoming episode of ‘Koffee with Karan’, host Karan Johar grilled Ranbir on whom he regards as his competitor.

Karan told Ranbir that there is an influx of talent like Aditya Roy Kapur, Sushant Singh Rajput, Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh and Siddharth Malhotra, but he (Ranbir) is touted as the (best) actor of this generation.

“Are you threatened Ranbir… Do you watch their work carefully?” Karan asked Ranbir on the show.

Odhisa nun rape case: SC asks trial court to deliver verdict

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The Supreme Court today asked a trial court in Odhisa to deliver its verdict in a case involving rape of a Christian nun during the 2008 Kandhamal riots within three months.

A bench of justices S S Nijjar and F M Ibrahim Kalifulla vacated the stay order on the proceedings, which was done by the apex court after the victim had raised question on the trial for not cross-examining Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, who was named as prosecution witness in the case.

The bench directed the trial court to recall the witness and to call upon the prosecutor to cross-examine him.

Meeting of Muthaheda Shariath Committee on Babri Masjid

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(Siasat News) Ladies wing of Muthaheda Tahafuz-e-Sharaith Committee will organize Babri Masjid demolition day at 11 am today at Khwaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank. Dr. Ayesha Jabeen, Ms. Maimoona Sultana, Prof. Zakia Taqi, Ms. Fazilath Raheem, Dr. Tasneem Ahmed, Ms. Ruqia Farzana, Dr. Asma Zohra, Mr. Ruhi Khan and Mr. Tahniyath Ather will address the gathering. Dr. Jameel Unnisa former Professor of Arabic, of OU will preside over the meeting. Ladies and girls are requested to attend this protest meeting and make it a success.

—–Siasat News

MBT appeals for Bandh on Babri Masjid demolition day

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(Siasat News) MBT has appeal to observe Bandh today on the occasion of demolition of Babri Masjid. Dr. Khayam Khan, President of MBT appealed to the people to maintain peace during the Bandh. He requested the MBT workers not to force the businessmen to keep their shops close. The Bandh should be voluntary. He told the secular people and the Muslims to prove their solidarity for the restoration of Babri Masjid.

—Siasat News

Demolition of Babri Masjid is a tragic event of the history: SIO

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(Siasat News) Brother Iqbal Husain, President of Students’ Islamic Organization (SIO) told that 21 years back on 6th December the historic Babri Masjid of the Country was demolished by the miscreants with an organized plan. It is the darkest and the most tragic event of the history of this country.

Rally against demolition of Babri Masjid by DJS

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(Siasat News) Mr. Salahuddin Affan, Secretary DJS informed that a protest rally will be taken out under the stewardship of Ameer of the association Mr. Abdul Majid, from its central office located at Moghalpura. He requested the Muslims to shut down their shops and protest against the demolition of Babri Masjid by fixing the Black flags on their houses. They should demand the Central Govt. to construct Babri Masjid again at the same place. He said that the struggle for the reconstruction of Babri Masjid would continue till it is restore.

——Siasat News

Babri Masjid should be constructed at its old place: Malik Muthesim Khan

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(Siasat News) Malik Muthesim Khan, President of Welfare Party in a statement told that 6th December is a Black Day for the democracy of India. He demanded the Govt. of India to reconstruct Babri Masjid at its old place. The responsibility for this tragedy lies both on Congress and BJP. This tragedy is an ugly scar on the face of secular image and democracy of this country. Not only the Muslims but all the justice loving countries condemned this incident. After the demolition of Babri Masjid, communal riots took place and the Muslims suffered maximum losses.

Demolition of Babri Masjid: A serious thought for Muslims: Shabbir Naqshbandi

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(Siasat News) Maulana Shabbir Naqshbandi regretted that 21 years back some miscreants demolished Babri Masjid. It is a tragedy and a serious thought for the Muslim community. He appeal to the Muslims not to fight with each other and to strengthen Muslim community by their unity. In the changing political situation of India, they should fight unitedly against Anti-Islamic forces and to fulfill their duty to reconstruct Babri Masjid.

———Siasat News

Withdrawal from Babri Masjid land illegal: Maulana Naseeruddin

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(Siasat News) Maulana Naseeruddin in a press statement told that whichever place has been assigned a Mosque will continue to be so till the doomsday. The place at which Babri Masjid was demolished is not the name of bricks and lime. It is a Mosque. Any Mosque where Allah (SWT) is worshipped will continue to be a Mosque. Any part of Mosque land cannot be sold or given to anybody for any other purpose. It is therefore illegal to withdraw the claim from the land of Babri Masjid. It is the need of the over and the demand of justice that Muslims should struggle for getting back Babri Masjid land.

RTC Employees to get pay hike

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(Siasat News) It is expected that A.P.S.R.T.C. will increase the salaries of its staff from March next year. Mr. Purnachandra Rao, M.D. of APSRTC told this in Kamareddy after inspecting the bus depot. He has recently been appointed as M.D. of APSRTC in place Mr. A.K. Khan. Mr. Rao visited the district for the first time after taking over charge. He told that it is the duty of RTC to provide better facilities and also to increase the profit of the corporation avoiding its losses. He told that he had an opportunity to work in Kamareddy as Additional S.P. and he knows the local problems.