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Lionel Messi inspires tough Argentina win over Bosnia

Striker Lionel Messi scored a gem of a goal, his second in his World Cup career, as Argentina beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-1 in their World Cup 2014 opener.

Reveal details of kin working in aviation sector: Minister to employees

Aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has asked officials working in any agency under his purview to come clean on their kin being employed in the aviation sector.

Militants say they have executed 1,700 Iraqi soldiers

Militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria boasted on Twitter that they had executed 1,700 Iraqi government soldiers, posting gruesome photos to support their claim.

CITIES

Newly married woman set ablaze, sustains 65% burns

A newly-wedded woman was set ablaze by her husband at Bendharchuha village of Korba district on Sunday.

Lesbian kills self, partner hospitalized

After two recent incidents of same sex love, now a 22-year-old girl who was in relation with a minor girl committed suicide at Pakhanjur tehsil of Kanker district on Saturday.

2 gamblers lynched at marriage hall in Bangalore

Two men caught during a robbery bid in a marriage hall in Tavarekere, off Magadi Road, were allegedly lynched to death by a mob early Sunday.Police claimed the killers were known to the duo.

TECH

CEO Tim Cook, making Apple his own

Offering the outlines of a story from his past shows that Tim Cook is slowly beginning to reveal his own personality and style, and to define Apple leadership in his own image.

China IT market a hard nut to crack for Indian firms: Infosys

Penetrating into tier two banks in China, however, is possible as they are looking for alternatives beyond global companies, said Infosys China CEO Rangarajan Vellamore.

How to turn your TV into a smartTV

Instead of buying an expensive smart TV, you can convert your existing set into a web-enabled entertainment centre by just spending a few thousands of rupees.

SPORTS

Messi inspires tough Argentina victory

Striker Lionel Messi scored a gem of a goal, his second in his World Cup career, as Argentina beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-1 in their World Cup 2014 opener.

Federer wins 7th Gerry Weber Open title

Switzerland's Roger Federer won the Gerry Weber Open for the seventh time by defeating Alejandro Falla 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) in the final on Sunday.

Benzema double gives France 3-0 victory

France beat 10-man Honduras 3-0 in a bruising clash where goal-line technology awarded first international goal in history, causing mayhem in the process.

BUSINESS

Food inflation worries far from over

Moderation in inflation numbers may have provided some short-term relief for the Narendra Modi administration as it launches its act to revive the economy.

Dadlani to head Americas at Infosys, Krishna gets Europe

In a major organizational revamp, Infosys has elevated Sandeep Dadlani as the head of Americas %and Rajesh Krishnamurthy as the head of Europe, offering plump portfolios of overseeing two key geographies that contribute 85% to the IT company's revenues.