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Name dropping: Man impersonates Arun Jaitley's son to enhance credit limit but gets caught

The accused, identified as one Japjeev Singh Chaddha, a resident of suburban Santacruz, was arrested yesterday under Sections 419 (cheating by personation) and 420 (cheating) of IPC, Crime Branch Inspector (Property Cell)<br />

India a desirable holiday destination for overseas travellers, finds TripAdvisor

The study also showed that while Goa, Kerala and Maharashtra were the top three most searched Indian destinations in the past year

Flyers now want to use smart watches, glasses to aid them in journeys: survey

The passengers also wanted to be able to use technology at every point of the journey and many of them already do.<br />

Alone, planned and indulgent: How Indians like their vacations

While international travel is fairly popular it is domestic travel that ranged high for Indian travelers with a whopping 97 per cent respondents undertaking one or more domestic trips a year, a new survey claims.<br />

Swachh Bharat mission is beyond politics, says PM Modi on launch of cleanliness drive

About 31 lakh central government employees across the country took a pledge of cleanliness in various public functions organised today as part of Modi government's 'Clean India' mission.<br />

Ka-ching! Asian cities claim 8 spots on top 20 billionaire cities list

The 8 Asian cities on the list are led by Hong Kong which is home to 82 billionaires, followed by Beijing (37) and Singapore (32), Mumbai (28), Tokyo (26), Shenzhen (25), Shanghai (21), Taipei (21), Seoul (20) and Bangkok (17).<br />

Thailand considers id wristbands for tourists, restrictions on beach parties

The tourism minister has admitted the wristband idea has already met with some resistance.

Good times ahead: Indians to get 10.8% hike in salaries in 2015, says report

In India all employees -- from production workers to executive directors -- are set to have higher pay raises than last year.

Get this: Delhi Metro ranked 2nd among 18 international metro systems

The survey was conducted as per the 'European Norm 13816' and the areas covered were availability, accessibility, ease of use, information prior to travel, information during travel, reliability, customer care, comfort, crowding, and security.<br />

Facebook's internet-carrying, solar-powered drones to be tested in 2015

A team at the Facebook Connectivity Lab is specifically working on policy, advising the technology and development teams on regulations that are in place.<br />

Indians are taking longer holidays thanks to off-season discounts, high income

The survey revealed that despite being the world's third largest Internet using population, 85 per cent of Indians still rely on travel agents to purchase tickets for their overseas trips, while 78 per cent do so for domestic leisure trips.

Bend-gate: Your pants are too tight for your new iPhone 6?

iPhone 6 Plus buyers discovered their phones can bend when placed in back pockets, and the company pulled its latest mobile operating system after reports of dropped cellular service.

Girl power: Microsoft India to train 1 mn women in 12 months

Women in Tech is designed to help aspiring IT professionals from the time they are in high school until they take up a IT job or start their own IT company.<br />

Sahara's Plaza property world's 2nd most popular hotel for uber-rich: Survey

The Plaza, which is jointly owned by Sahara Group and Kingdom Holdings, a Saudi Arabia-based corporation, had 3,700 multi-millionaires in the 12 months to June 2014

World's most budget-friendly Mars Mission: How Mangalyaan stacks up against others

Launched in November last year, Mangalyaan aims to study Mars' surface and mineral composition, and scan its atmosphere for methane, a chemical strongly tied to life on Earth.

New campaign: Google India ropes in Farhan Akhtar to increase internet literacy among women

Search giant Google today launched a new social campaign in association with Bollywood actor-director Farhan Akhtar's initiative MARD, to increase internet literacy among women in the country.

Guess what Modi is having for dinner with Obama? Nothing!

The Navratri festival (a Hindu festival during which many Indians fast for nine days) begins from Sep 25 and ends with Dussehra on Oct 3. Modi would be in the US from Sep 26 to 30.

Hakuna matata: Lion King the musical is top grossing music production of all time

The musical, which has been running on Broadway since 1997 and has been playing around the world, has exceeded the takings of the animated film of the same name, which are almost $1 billion.

90% differently-abled people are unemployed: CII

During a seminar organised by the CII, the corporates opined that only 10 per cent of the specially-abled people, who are willing to work, get employment.<br />

Wild Duck to Bounty Hunter: India Inc's designations get quirky, not always for the better

In a bid to get quirky and stand out in the plethora of same-sounding titles, corporate Indian has invented desigantions - some of which will elicit a laugh and others that will leave you looking in askance.<br />

IIT Kharagpur students will now take some lessons from Swami Vivekananda's ideals

To promote the ideals of nineteenth century philosopher-saint Swami Vivekananda among young technocrats, IIT Kharagpur will soon start a Vivekananda Center for Human Excellence at its campus.

Guess what? This calculation shows how your kid's education could cost a whopping Rs 4.2 cr

If your 3-year-old baby is getting into a play school in 2015 (which has become necessary for admission in schools), you will be spending close to Rs 42 million, or Rs 4.2 crore, on education alone.

Mental danger of owning a cat to using baby poop in sausages: Check out 2014's Ig Nobel winners

The annual prizes, meant to entertain and encourage global research and innovation, are awarded by the Annals of Improbable Research as a whimsical counterpart to the Nobel Prizes

Super thin, 'next generation' condoms to be available by next year, says Bill Gates

"Besides the condom, we are also investing in technologies for women which hasn't been done in over a decade," said Melinda Gates.<br />

Lingerie brand removes 'Crime Scene' knickers after outrage over rape connotation

Lingerie shop Tezenis on Oxford Street in London has caused uproar after dressing a mannequin in its window in pants with the words "crime scene" emblazoned across them.<br />

Twin masterpieces by VS Gaitonde sold in the US for $3.75 mn

Masterpieces by one of India'smost important modern artists Vasudeo S Gaitonde were sold forabout USD 3.75 million at leading auction houses.

Luxury redefined! BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 phone looks gorgeous

The BB10 phone integrates premium quality materials such as sapphire glass for the camera lens, forged stainless steel for the Porsche Design floating logo and chassis, and a special glass-weave technology for the back door.

Mind it! Thalaiva blocks 'Main hoon Rajnikanth' for mocking him

The court said available material placed before the court and arguments of Rajinikanth's counsel showed that film degrades the reputation of a popular cine field personality.<br />

Check out the world's happiest nations in one single interactive map

Panama and Costa Rica have the most satisfied citizens even though both lag numerous other countries in terms of wealth, according to a new poll conducted by Gallup and Healthways Global.<br />

Bottoms Up: Arunachal Pradesh launches high quality kiwi wine

The brand name bears the name of Arunachal Pradesh, the largest kiwi fruit producing state in the country, APHPM&PB Managing Director Tage Tatung said in a release here today.<br />