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Ahead of Union address, Obama has regrets over US political divisions

US President Barack Obama voiced regret for failing to unite Washington since taking office on a wave of hope in 2009, as he prepared to give a State of the Union speech on Tuesday to launch his final year in the White House.

Jethmalani offers to defend Sonia in Herald case

Former BJP leader and senior advocate Ram Jethmalani has offered to defend Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the case filed against them by BJP member Subramanian Swamy, who has alleged irregularities in the transfer of shares of the now-defunct National Herald newspaper.

SC to Bhushan: How can you be centre for PIL?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked how filing of public interest litigation could be the sole activity of an NGO or professional body like ‘Centre for Public Interest Litigation’ (CPIL), which is steered by noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan.

CITIES

8-yr old sodomised by Jabalpur Congress leader: Police

An 8-year old boy was allegedly sodomised by a 55-year old Congress leader in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.A case has been registered under section 377 (unnatural sex) and relevant sections of protection of children from sexual offences Act and a hunt has been launched to arrest the accused.

Man held for selling four-month-old son in Tamil Nadu

A man who allegedly sold his four-month-old son for Rs 1.25 lakh to a childless couple was arrested along with two others in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.

Kite flying restricted in Hyderabad during Sankranti

Police have banned flying kites on thoroughfares and near places of worship during the Sankranti festival period in the city.

TECH

These 10 companies tried to buy Facebook

Facebook, the biggest social network in the world, now has over 1.5 billion monthly active users.

Apple releases iOS 9.3 beta for developers

Among the new features of iOS 9.3 are Night Shift, upgrade to the Notes app, more personalization in the News app and a look at iOS in Education.

8 ways smartphones in India will change in 2016

2015 was a good year for smartphones. It is expected that 2016 will see a bigger shift: (a lot) better features for low- to mid-range smartphones, and better design & faster-than-ever performance for high-end models.Here's a look at the 8 ways smartphones in the Indian market are likely to change this year.

SPORTS

1st ODI: Bailey, Smith outdo Rohit's 171* in facile chase

Set a target of 310, Australia won by five wickets with four balls remaining thanks to centuries from George Bailey and Steve Smith.

Dhoni 'may agree' that India is suffering for not using DRS

Dhoni maintained his stoic stance regarding India's aversion for contentious DRS but said that he "may agree" to the notion that his team is suffering for non-usage of technology.

India need to find a way to dismiss Smith, says Gavaskar

Gavaskar said if India were to win the ongoing five-match ODI series in Australia the visitor's need to find a way to dismiss Aussie skipper Smith early.

BUSINESS

ShopClues says it is now valued at $1billion

Online marketplace ShopClues said it has raised fresh capital in its fifth round of financing, led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC.

Jaypee Infra promises 5,300 flats in 2 months

Embattled real estate major Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), a subsidiary of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), has completed the construction of 5,300 apartments along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and plans to hand over possession in two months.

Baidu in talks with Zomato, Bookmyshow, BigBasket

Chinese internet search giant Baidu has set its eyes on India.

ENTERTAINMENT

Akshay Kumar prefers playing a real hero

What’s a manic Monday like in the life of a driven, deadly and dynamic superstar? As smooth as his SUV can be on the city’s potholed roads en route to the studios for yet another day of ‘action’.

When glamorous beauties went de-glam

Glamour is the most important ingredient in most of the Bollywood films. However, some actresses dared to face the camera sans their vanity kit and surprised us by looking their best. Here are some of the glamorous actresses who pulled off the de-glam look in films.