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US hospitals are fined millions for unethical acts, Indian ones go free

While more than six US hospitals have been fined millions of dollars for carrying out unethical practices, no action has been taken by the Indian govt for such acts.

Indian engineers make up a third of Apple’s pie

Apple filed 1,750 H-1B applications during the 10-year period 2001 to 2010, but the number increased sharply to 2,800 during 2011-13.

European Union universities woo Indian students with English

The US has for long been the destination of choice for Indian students in search of quality higher education and the UK, Australia and Canada the most viable alternatives.

CITIES

Businessman dies in fight over parking in Delhi

Another dispute over parking space in the capital ended in tragedy when a group of men thrashed a 55-year-old businessman at his house in west Patel Nagar, central Delhi, on Sunday morning, leading to his death.

Employer gets 7 years in jail for raping staff

A suicide note and resignation helped nail a 27-year-old youth from Jogeshwari accused of raping his young employee in 2010.

Couple robs woman of Rs 2 lakh jewellery

Two unidentified persons robbed a 35-year-old woman of gold jewellery worth Rs 2 lakh on the pretext of offering her lift in their sports utility vehicle (SUV) on Saturday evening in the Tawandi ghat area, 30km from here, on Pune-Bangalore highway.

TECH

Google working on 5.9-inch phablet with fingerprint sensor: Report

Google may be working on a gigantic 5.9-inch smartphone to be released in November, according to a new report from Android Police.

3 apps to track your money on the go

Here are Abhimanyu Ghoshal's three favourite apps to help you spend wisely and get more bang for your buck from your hard-earned money.

8 tips to save eyes from computer vision syndrome

Just taking a few simple steps can keep your eyes from getting strained, irritated and dry despite using your computer all day long.

SPORTS

Full coverage: Glasgow 2014 CWG, Day 4

India remained steady at the fifth spot in the medals tally winning five medals on Day 4 that consisted of a gold, two silver and two bronze, taking its tally to 22.

Sivalingam and Katulu win gold & silver

A dominant Satish Sivalingam rewrote the Games Snatch record enroute to his gold medal winning performance while Ravi Katulu won silver in 77kg.

India go down fighting against England

Achanta Sharath Kamal and Harmeet Desai were tamed by an energetic Liam Pitchford as India lost the men's team table tennis semifinal 1-3 to England.

BUSINESS

Jaypee sells plants to pay off debt

Jaiprakash Power Ventures' hydroelectric power portfolio, which Anil Ambani's Reliance Power has agreed to acquire, consists of three plants - the 300 MW Baspa Stage two plant in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, a 400 MW Vishnuprayagn plant in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand and a 1,091 MW Karcham Wangtoo plant in Himachal Pradesh.

India's Sovereign rating to remain stable: Morgan Stanley

India's Sovereign credit rating is expected to remain stable over the next 12-month period, brokerage firm Morgan Stanley said in its research report.

Famous Mid East fast food chain outlet to enter India

Just Falafel, the Middle East fast food chain is gearing up to cater the Indian guests with it's first outlet opening shortly in Bangalore.

ENTERTAINMENT

Salman Khan it is for Bigg Boss Season 8

Bigg Boss is perhaps the most controversial show on Indian television that is a perfect masala mix with everything in it, ranging from controversies to ugly fights to romance and some daring challenges.

Abhishek Bachchan makes video calls to Aaradhya

As is the most natural thing for any parent, the moment Abhishek Bachchan wraps up his day’s shoot, he drives home to play with his three-year-old daughter Aaradhya.