The intense rivalry between Facebook and Google just got juicier. In a twist seemingly out of a Hollywood thriller, Facebook hired a prominent public relations firm to try to plant stories harshly criticizing Google's privacy practices in leading news outlets. The efforts backfired when the firm

Bhatkal - 16 May 2011: Shams English Medium High School Bhatkal registered 89.18 pc overall pass percentage in SSLC-2011 examinations. Total 37 students appeared for the exams in which 34 were passed. However in the boys section, the result was 100% with all 26 boys passing their examinations. Out o

BANGALORE: A fresh crisis loomed large over the BJP government in Karnataka with governor HR Bhardwaj recommending dismissal of the Yeddyurappa ministry and imposition of President's Rule in the wake of Supreme Court quashing the disqualification of 11 party rebel MLAs. On a day of high drama, the

Kuwait - 15 May 2011: Karnataka Muslim Welfare Association (KMWA), Kuwait organized a State level Volleyball tournament 'KMWA Championship Cup-2011' on 13th May, 2011 at Indian community school Khaitan playground here in Kuwait. The Tournament was inaugurated by Madhu P. Niar, Charge d'affaires, In

Bangalore, May 14,2011: Keeping the pressure on, Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj today said he would seek expert opinion on whether a floor test was necessary in the wake of Supreme Court quashing the disqualification of 11 rebel BJP MLAs and five Independents by the Speaker.Mr. Bharadwaj, who had

New Delhi: MAy 14,2011:The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the system is likely to set in over Kerala on May 31, with a model error of plus or minus four days.Kerala is the first point of entry for the system in the Indian mainland. June 1 is the normal date for the onset over Kera

Bangalore - 15 May 2011: The troubleshooters in the BJP have managed to win back the support of 11 rebel MLAs in Karnataka. These MLAs have written a letter to Governor HR Bhardwaj, saying they support the Yeddyurappa-led government in the state.At a press conference held around noon today, Kar

MUSCAT, MAy 15,2011 (Bhatkallys News): Aftab H. Kola has been made the chief co-ordinator for the essay contest organised under the banner of the Sultan Qaboos Centre for Islamic Culture, Diwan of Royal Court, (Islamic Information Centre), government of Oman, which has invited essay on 'Prophet Moh

Bhatkal - 14 May 2011: Anjuman Boys High School which is managed and run by Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal recorded 81.81 pc results in SSLC-2011. Total 33 students appeared for the examination in which 27 passed with one student securing distinction, 06 first class, 09 second class and 11 pass cl

New Delhi: In the steepest hike ever, state-owned oil companies have increased petrol price by aboutRs.5 per litre with effect from midnight tonight.The increase in petrol price, which the oil firms had been holding since January even though crude oil had touched a two-and-a-half-year high, came a

Bhatkal - 14 May 2011: Bhatkal taluk recorded overall pass percentage of 85.94 in this years SSLC examinations which was held in March'11. Total 2412 students have appeared for SSLC examinations this year from 29 high schools. Out of 2412 students, 2073 successfully passed their examinations wherein

Bhatkal - A Mini bus with 14 passengers on board overturned near Tengingundi cross, NH-17 Bhatkal as a result one person died on the spot and 12 injured. The incident took place today morning when the driver lost control of this vehicle trying to evade oncoming lorry. The deceased has been identifie

Mumbai, May 13 (PTI) Markets reacted bullishly to the election results in four states and a union territory as the domestic bourses witnessed frantic across the board activities after an overnight fall with the benchmark S&P; CNX Nifty gaining 58 points at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) today. Th

Muscat - 13 May 2011: The authorities in Oman cracked down on protesters in three cities overnight on Thursday, making several arrests in the process. The army first took charge of the parking lot outside the Governor's Building in Salalah, which has been termed "Liberty Square" by activists, who ar

Bangalore - 13 May 2011:The amazing thing about the cat that can write is not how well it writes but that it can write at all. Sixteen-year-old Mohammed Ali Amir doesn't particularly like being called a 'young genius', and wants to be noted for doing impressive things that are impressive in their ow

CHENNAI: Gautam Gambhir will spearhead the Indian campaign for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies in the Caribbean while Suresh Raina has been appointed Gambhir's deputy. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar were among the seniors who were rested as the national selectors

NEW DELHI: BJP government in Karnataka on Friday plunged into a crisis as the Supreme Court set aside the disqualification of 5 independent MLAs and 11 BJP MLAs who had gone against the party. The SC said the Karnataka Speaker acted against principle of natural justice and constitutional provis

New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Breaking the Red citadel, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress ended the 34-year hegemony of the Left Front in West Bengal, while Jayalalithaa's AIADMK scored a landslide victory to oust DMK from power in Tamil Nadu as results of the assembly elections were out today. Congres