Tuesday 26 April 2016

[wanabidii] Top Headlines: VVIP chopper scam: BJP to gun for 'Signora Gandhi' in House

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VVIP chopper scam: BJP to gun for 'Signora Gandhi' in House
An Italian court order that names former IAF chief S P Tyagi for receiving bribes in purchase of VVIP choppers and references to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and other top party leaders sent political temperatures soaring with BJP demanding the "bribe takers" own up to their role in the UPA-era defence deal.
Echoes of Bofors scandal in VVIP chopper deal
The still-exploding VVIP Choppergate has uncanny similarities with the infamous Bofors scandal of the mid-1980s, which ultimately led to the Rajiv Gandhi government's downfall in the 1989 general elections.
Interpol asked to arrest chopper deal middleman
As it becomes clear that Indian officials were paid huge bribes in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers contract during the UPA regime, the CBI has raised the heat on middleman Christian Michel, the most important link who allegedly influenced politicians and officials in Italy and India for the deal.
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Modi, Akhilesh likely to attend Buddhist conclave at Sarnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav will attend the inaugural function of International Buddhist Conclave at Sarnath starting from October 2 to 4.
AI flyers stranded at city airport for 7 hrs
The flight that landed in the city at 12 noon and was scheduled to reach Tirupati at 1.45 pm finally took off from the airport at 7.25 pm with 131 passengers on board.Twenty-five passengers aborted their journey.
This Akbar dedicates temple to Lord Shiva, his 'saviour'
Whenever he was in trouble during younger days, he not only offered prayers at the nearby mosque but also worshipped Hindu deity Lord Shiva.
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8 tips to boost your PC's performance
As advanced as modern-day PCs are, they can (and do) get sluggish over time due to everyday usage, errors, and more.But it doesn’t have to be that way, as there are numerous tips you can follow to improve your PC's performance. Read on to find out how:
13 best Chrome extensions you must use
Google wants us to stay in our browser and not go anywhere else.
Huawei Watch review: As good as a smartwatch gets 
Unveiled globally almost a year ago, the Huawei Watch has finally made it to India.
SPORTSMORE »
IPL: Supergiants beat Sunrisers by 34 runs (D/L)
The bowlers' effort was well complemented by their batsmen before rain played spoilsport when they were cruising towards victory at 94/3 in 11 overs. Pune Supergiants were well course for the win and the stoppage helped them seal a 34-run victory (D/L method).
When Sachin had no money in pocket for a cab ride home
Sachin Tendulkar, among the richest sportsmen in the country, today recalled a time in his life when he did not have money to hire a cab for a ride home from the railway station on his return from Pune after an under-15 cricket game.
The Famous-Five: Double-century on Test debut
In Test cricket's 139-year history, there have been only five occasions when a batsman has scored a double-century on debut and TOI takes a look at the famous-five who have achieved the unique distinction.
BUSINESSMORE »
The fight over tyre imports gets nasty
Are tyre imports into India going up or coming down? Tyre companies and tyre dealers are locked in a vicious tit-for-tat with both sides claiming they have the right data. Tyre companies say the data shows that truck and bus radial imports are up 60%.
Car portals zoom on growth drive
The slowdown in venture funding is compelling startups in a range of segments to consolidate, but there's one category that appears to be doing extremely well - auto portals.
Maruti Q4 net down 12% on output loss, higher expenses
Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday reported its first decline in quarterly profit in wo years as production loss due to the jat agitation in Ha yana and higher expenses mpacted margins.
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Shraddha: I was a rebel and I have broken rules
While Shraddha Kapoor wowed us with her sexy dance moves in her previous film 'ABCD 2'¸ in her upcoming film 'Baaghi' with Tiger Shroff, she explodes as a damsel with glam and grit, who dares to pack a powerful punch to her performance. In this chat, this rebel reveals more.
'3 Idiots' trio to return for the sequel?
There is no doubt that Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘3 Idiots’ was a classic. The film that saw Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhvan reprising the lead roles touched many a hearts. And looks like the filmmaker is all set to repeat history.
'Curiosity about sex is everywhere'
Debutante director Jasmine Moses D’Souza, who believes that her film One Night Stand is about gender equality and relationships
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