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Einstein was wrong: Wait, no he wasn't… general theory of relativity proved by cosmic experiment

Last week Albert Einstein’s reputation took a glancing blow from CERN scientists who revealed that they may have fired neutrino particles faster than the speed of light.

Lata is pujaarin of music: Big B

Describing music as the language of heaven, Amitabh Bachchan has saluted the genius called Lata Mangeshkar and says she has become the 'pujaarin' of music.

Nokia introduces first NFC smartphones in India

The three handsets- Nokia 700, Nokia 701 and Nokia 600, come with Symbian Belle update that provides enhanced features like NFC capability, faster browsing, 1 Ghz processor, increase in number of home screens and live widgets.

TRAI-ing times for the youth

Take to pigeons and letter writing? TRAI will murder love lives, say youth.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) 100 SMSes-per-day rule has been successfully activated, and even the traffic police now can't send out traffic updates post this rule. But for the youth, it's a time of mourning as even though TRAI claims that the "average person sends 30 to 50 text messages per day", youngsters believe that this claim is grossly unfounded. In fact, a recent internet survey cited that cell phone owners between the ages of 18 and 24 exchange an incredible 109.5 text messages per day, or 3,200 per month! Students we spoke to agreed, with many saying that they send an average of 100 to 150 texts a day. And then there are those who send some whopping 700 SMSs!

HTC unveils HTC Explorer

HTC Corporation has added HTC Explorer to its smartphone portfolio in the country. Android-powered HTC Explorer comes with a 3.2-inch HVGA (480 x 320) capacitive display, 600MHz processor, 3MP camera and 512MB of expandable memory.

World’s Cheapest Tablet in India

The most economic tablet in the world would be available in India for Rs 1700 ($35) from next month’s October 5 and is especially made for students of school to universities at the price. It is good news that Indian education system is thinking to go beyond classroom teaching and allowing students to compete with others at the same platform.

Nokia to cut 3,500 jobs, close Romania plant

Nokia Oyj, the world's largest cellphone vendor by volume, is cutting 3,500 jobs partly through the closure of its plant in Cluj, Romania, as it struggles with falling sales and profits.

The company said the planned closure of the Cluj factory would result in 2,200 job losses, while a further 1,300 jobs would be cut at its Location & Commerce business unit, which includes the world's largest digital mapping business Navteq.

Kingfisher to exit budget airline business

Photo Description : Mr Mallya says there are enough passengers who want to use the non-budget service

India's Kingfisher Airlines plans to pilot a new premium business model and ground its existing low-cost outfit.

The airline, India's second biggest private carrier, is run by drinks baron Vijay Mallya, who said changes would come in the next four months.

US condemns violence in Kosovo

Photo Description : Serbia refuses to recognize Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence

WASHINGTON — The United States condemned what it called a "violent attack by a Serb mob" against NATO peacekeepers at a checkpoint in northern Kosovo, calling for calm from Pristina and Belgrade.

Small plane crashes in Indonesia; 18 feared dead

MEDAN, Indonesia (Gossipad) — A small plane on a local flight in western Indonesia crashed into a mountainous area Thursday and the 18 people aboard were feared dead, officials said. Rugged terrain and rains hampered searchers trying to reach the wreckage.

Five NATO troops, three Afghans killed

Photo Description : Their vehicle was blown up by a remote-controlled mine on their way to work.

HERAT, Afghanistan — Two Afghan policewomen and a civilian were killed by a mine on their way to work Thursday, a day after another five NATO soldiers died in the 10-year war against the Taliban.

Typhoon heads to China after hitting Philippines

HONG KONG (Gossipad) — A powerful typhoon arrived in southern China on Thursday after skirting Hong Kong and bringing death and destruction to the Philippines earlier this week.
Typhoon Nesat made landfall on the eastern tip of China's Hainan Island at 2:30 p.m., the official Xinhua News Agency said.

Anna direct on blogs, Twitter, Facebook

Pune:  More than 80 per cent of the populace who supported Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption were the youth. The overwhelming support extended by the younger generations was not lost on Hazare, who has now decided to start a blog, Twitter and Facebook account. This he said would help him feel the pulse of the youth. The day and date of the launch of his new blog and Twitter shall be declared soon. Hazare, who has just passed Standard VII, is not worried about net technology.

Cricket Update Till Now

Youth One-Day Internationals

3rd Match: Australia Under-19s v West Indies Under-19s at Visakhapatnam - Sep 29, 2011

Australia Under-19s 330/7 (50 ov)

S Cassell 6* D McGlinchey 0* J Greaves 10-1-58-1 J Jones 6-0-49-2

Innings break - West Indies Under-19s won the toss and elected to field

4th Match: India Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s at Visakhapatnam - Sep 29, 2011

Sri Lanka Under-19s 184/9 (50 ov)

PHT Kaushal 15* G Deva 2* RB Kalaria 10-0-47-1 Sandeep Sharma 9-0-38-4

Innings break - Sri Lanka Under-19s won the toss and elected to bat

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Nokia Champions League T20

Group A: Chennai Super Kings v Cape Cobras at Chennai - Sep 28, 2011

Cape Cobras 145/7 (20/20 ov); Chennai Super Kings 146/6 (19.4/20 ov)

Chennai won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Group A: New South Wales v Trinidad & Tobago at Chennai - Sep 28, 2011

Trinidad & Tobago 139/6 (20/20 ov); New South Wales 139/8 (20/20 ov)

Match tied (NSW won the one-over eliminator)

Group B: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders at Bangalore - Sep 29, 2011

Match scheduled to begin at 20:00 local time (14:30 GMT)