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Google building TV that changes shape and size
If you're sick of flat screen or curved TV screens, Google may be working on something you might be interested in. The company is reportedly building a modular TV screen that can be rearranged into different shapes and sizes, according to The Wall Street Journal. Google is said to be developin
5 Must-Read Resume Writing Tips
Here are five must-read resume writing tips that will help you through the process: 1. Keep It Simple Keep your resume simple yet filled with relevant information and keywords. Sell your skills, abilities, and accomplishments by showing how you are an excellent fit for the job. Remember, your resu
CM cracks the whip on land encroachment
Bangalore: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed officials to demolish illegal structures on government land, regardless of the encroacher. Referring to former legislator AT Ramaswamy committee report about encroachments in Bangalore Urban district and former additional chief secretary V B
Cyclone Hudhud’s toll mounts to 22; Visakhaptanam is a city in ruins
HYDERABAD/VISAKHAPATNAM: The severity of destruction caused by Cyclone Hudhud emerged a day after it ravaged coastal Andhra Pradesh with human fatalities reaching a grim 22 on Monday. Fifteen people were killed in Visakhapatnam, six in Vizianagaram and one in Srikakulam, said government spokesman Pa
Half a million pilgrims received medical treatment during Haj
Nearly half a million pilgrims made use of medical facilities that were available in Makkah and Madinah during Haj this year. Nineteen open heart surgeries were performed, Mansour Al-Hawasi, deputy health minister for Health Affairs, said here Sunday. Al-Hawasi was addressing health officials her
Du to offer free WiFi at 100 locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Telecom operator du is set to offer free WiFi at 100 locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of Smart City initiatives, Fahad Al Hassawi, chief commercial officer at du, told Gulf News. He said that Du is being positioned as the “official WiFi partner” for Dubai Smart City. “We
Settlements ‘threat to Al-Aqsa’
JEDDAH: Jewish settlements around Al-Aqsa Mosque are growing rapidly leading to the eviction of Palestinians from their native land, said Yousuf Juma Salama, imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, while talking to Malayalam News, a sister publication of Arab News. Salama, who was in Makkah to perform Haj as a g
State to take ADB loan for Rs. 1,377-cr. irrigation project
With the State facing frequent droughts, the government is set to implement a Rs. 1,377-crore mega irrigation project. It will borrow Rs. 918 crore ($150 million) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the remaining amount of Rs. 459 crore ($75 million) will be the State’s share. The loan repa
Chief Minister releases the 12th Annual issue of Vartha Bharati
October 12, 2014 | Press Release | Bhatkallys News Bangalore: The 12th Annual special issue of Vartha Bharati Kannada Daily was released by Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr.Siddaramaiah today at his home office KRISHNA at Bangalore today (12th October 2014). Former Minister Mr B.A.Moidin, Media Advis
Cyclone Hudhud tears into Visakhapatnam at 195kmph, wreaks havoc in city
VISAKHAPATNAM/HYDERABAD: After ducking the devastating effects of the 2004 tsunami and the 1977 cyclone, the "City of Destiny" sadly had its date with disaster on Sunday when a very severe cyclonic storm Hudhud tore through the city, unleashing widespread destruction and bringing the otherwise bustl
Donors pledge $2.7 billion for Gaza reconstruction
CAIRO: Donors at an international conference Sunday promised $2.7 billion to rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, but all of the key participants said their efforts would be futile without a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians. US-mediated talks broke down this summer before the 50
Saudia begins its massive operation to fly Hajis home
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has begun operating more than 1,600 Haj return flights to all destinations from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammed International Airport in Madinah following the end of the annual pilgrimage. “We will operate 1,531 internatio
Amazon India's Big Diwali Sale and Other Tech Deals of the Week
Amazon is going to run a massive flash sale for the next one week. Amazon's Diwali Dhamaka sale will run from October 10 till October 16. The sale comprises of Amazon's traditional Lightning Deals, but with better prices and more products than usual. The deals will run from 7 am to 6 pm during the s
Gardener gifts kidney to daughter
Deepika’s case is an eye-opener and a classic example of a family’s love and reassurance for their daughter At a time when a girl child is not a priority for most people, here is a heartening story of a gardener father who donated his kidney to save the life of his 12-year-old daughter, Deepika.
Eastern India braces for Cyclone Hudhud
Hyderabad: Indian authorities were evacuating hundreds of thousands of people Saturday as a powerful cyclone swept through the Bay of Bengal and headed toward the country’s east coast. Officials were stockpiling emergency supplies and rescue workers were on standby along the coastlines of Andhr
Food prices on the rise in the UAE
Dubai: Essential commodities in the UAE have become dearer by one or two dirhams in the last three months. Prices of essential commodities have crept up gradually, so much so that it is difficult to notice the rise. While the prices of fresh milk, yoghurt, meat and chicken have registe
Eight Brotherhood men given 15 years for lawyer’s torture
CAIRO: An Egyptian court Saturday jailed eight men, including two Muslim Brotherhood leaders, for up to 15 years over the torture of a lawyer during the 2011 uprising against ex-president Hosni Mubarak, judicial sources said. Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood members and supporters have been jailed
Now find a Dubai parking space using your smartphone
Dubai: Movement on Dubai roads will be a lot easier now as the new smartphone apps will help motorists avoid traffic tailbacks as well as find parking space quickly. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is all set to add to its array of smartphone apps at Gitex 2014, starting on Sunday, allo