[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Asked Kasab for help, got bullets in return: A teaseller recalls 26/11 horror

Daily Newsletter | Friday, November 27, 2015 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Asked Kasab for help, got bullets in return: A teaseller recalls 26/11 horror It was an unforgettable night for the city if Mumbai. The mayhem and carnage unleashed by terrorists on the Maximum City on November 26, 2008, claimed more than 160 lives and left hundreds others injured. Seven years have passed since the attacks, but for those who saw them unfold in front of their eyes, the memories of that night will be etched in their minds forever. Nitish to ban liquor in Bihar from April 1 Bihar will go dry from April 1, 2016, Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday. The chief minister made the announcement - a part of his election pledge - at an official function to mark Prohibition Day. IAF mulls highways as emergency landing strips Indian Air Force has asked National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to share the details of the plans to upgrade the existing highways or build new ones so that necessary features are incorporated to make certain portions function as “runways” and allow for both landings and take-offs. CITIES MORE » IGI gets elite unit to foil Paris-like strike A team of commandos has been deployed around IGI airport in the wake of the Paris terror attack.Called anti-terrorist squad and trained by the NSG, these commandos are armed with assault rifles and advanced gadgets. 'Call centre baba' held for fraud The office looked like any call centre in the capital.The company got in touch with their targets using bulk messaging and calling services and claimed to have solutions for any problem in the world, literally. Unable to pay fee, BHU student attempts self immolation A fifth semester student of faculty of law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) attempted self-immolation, after failing to pay his semester fees on Thursday. TECH MORE » This internet technology is 100 times faster  than Wi-Fi A new type of wireless internet technology has been developed that could provide a connection that's 100 times faster than traditional Wi-Fi. The tech is called LiFi, and was tested by an Estonian startup called Velmenni, who are currently trialling it in offices. 10 hidden features of your Android smartphone There's no doubt that Android is the most widely used mobile operating system around the globe. 8 tools to change the way you use Gmail If you only use Gmail to send and receive emails, you're barely scratching the surface of what it actually does. SPORTS MORE » 3rd Test: Advantage India after 20-wicket day India were going strong at 97 for 2, before a late five-wicket-haul from Imran Tahir saw them bowled out for 173, and in turn setting South Africa a target of 310 to win. Ranji Trophy recap: Wickets galore, Mumbai make QFs A look back at the highs and lows and in-betweens from the eighth round of the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. Talking Points: Ashwin leads another South African collapse Ashwin completed his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests while Ravindra Jadeja bagged four as South Africa were 32/2 in their second innings chasing 310 for victory. BUSINESS MORE » 'Indian control' norms hurt insurers' valuations The valuation of a financial services firm is usually a straightforward business as there are ample benchmarks available. It's beauty startups vs horizontal cos Specialized On-Demand Service Providers Eye Funds Pie Rly fuel price to come down as Dabhol plant resumes supply When a part of Dabhol power plant in Maharashtra resumed supply at 8.47 on Thursday morning, there was probably a loud cheer in Rail Bhavan here. After all, power production at the controversial facility in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district will reduce the public transporter’s fuel bill by Rs 1,000 crore a year. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Will 'Tamasha' be Deepika and Ranbir’s last film outing? Well, it looks like director Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha, which releases today, will be Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s last screen outing together, at least for the next three years. Boman Irani's new nickname for SRK - Jam! Boman Irani has bestowed SRK with an interesting pet name - Jam! Deepika Padukone: In personal life, I need stability She might come across as tough and practical, but Deepika Padukone says her attachment to her films is emotional – and unlike in her personal attachments, she craves instability and insecurity in her work. Other Newsletters from TOI: Breaking News | Digest | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2015 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service