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  • Share of developing nations in investments set to triple by 2030 Share of developing nations in investments set to triple by 2030

    WASHINGTON - The share of developing countries led by China and India in global investment is expected to triple by 2030 to three-fifths, from one-fifth in 2000, says the latest edition of the World Bank's Global Development Horizons (GDH) report, which explores patterns of investment, saving and capital flows as they are likely to evolve over the next two decades. Seventeen years from now, ...

  • Blast anniversary Tight security in Hyderabad

    Police tightened security in Hyderabad Saturday for the sixth anniversary of the bomb blast at the historic Mecca Masjid, officials said. Additional police forces including the personnel from the paramilitary Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed in the old city, especially around the mosque and the Charminar, the symbol of Hyderabad. Nine people were killed and 58 injured in the bomb ...

  • Are Omar Mehbooba hunting for safe seats for 2014 polls

    Are Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti hunting for "safe" seats for the 2014 assembly elections? The question is particularly poignant in Abdullah's case as it would mean his moving away from a constituency that his grandfather and father have nursed since 1975 and which has gone out of the family's grasp only ...

  • Reaching play-offs is great achievement Rahul Dravid

    Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid believes reaching play-offs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was a great achievement of his team and said they were looking forward to playing the semi-finals. After a 23-run defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad here Friday night, Royals with 20 points are likely to finish third or fourth and play their play-off game in Delhi May 22. "We have a few ...

  • Rishi Kapoor excited about seven releases this year

    Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor seems to be as busy as his son Ranbir. He is excited about the total of seven releases he has this year, and that he plays different characters in each one of them. "(I am) looking forward to lot of films this year. I have seven releases - one just released, 'Chashme Buddoor' and then 'Aurangzeb'. And then (I have) five more films - 'D-Day', two more films to be ...

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Did Gene Roddenberry know? Did he have any idea what he was unleashing when he created "Star Trek," a sci-fi TV series that started in 1966 and was canceled after three years of dismal ratings? Did he understand the implications of his actions, that hordes of die-hard fans would devote their lives to his personal vision of a better future? Did he know it would create an entire subculture that is ... ...

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  • NHRC notice to police officials over womans death in UP

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought reports from the Ghaziabad police and Government Railway Police over the death of a woman who was allegedly pushed off a train with her infant daughter. The commission has issued notices to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ghaziabad, and the SSP of the city's railway police, directing them to submit their reports over the incident ...

  • I was close-minded about TV Abhay Deol

    He admits to having been closed to doing anything on TV, but never say no is the mantra for actor Abhay Deol, who carved a niche for himself with 'zara hatke' roles in films like "Dev D". He will now be seen on the small screen, which he says was completely unplanned. "I never thought of being a part of the small screen. If anything they said was for TV, I would say no without even thinking ...

  • Ishkq In Paris will recover money Director

    The release of director Prem Raj's "Ishkq In Paris" may have been delayed, but he is confident that the film will manage to recover the money. "It's not an expensive film, so I feel we will not lose too much of money. It's not an over-budget film and looking at the positive response, I am sure the film will recover its money for sure," Prem Raj told IANS. After Prem Soni was diagnosed with ...

  • Andrea has untapped potential Director Ram

    Tamil director Ramsubramaniam believes southern actress Andrea Jeremiah, who will sport three different looks in his next untitled film, has a lot of untapped potential. "She (Andrea) is one of the finest actresses I have come across. But seldom do we see her in a role that does justice to her potential. I decided to make the best use of her potential and that's why I chose her for my film," ...

  • Arrested police official attempts suicide in Haryana

    A police official who was caught red handed while accepting bribe in this Haryana city consumed poison in the lock-up early Saturday. His condition is stable, police said. Station House Officer (SHO) of Sadar police station Sajjan Singh was arrested Friday with his tout Sanjay Gupta for taking Rs. 1 lakh bribe for excluding the name of Rajender Singh from a first information report (FIR). He ...

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