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Rona Fairhead set to be first chairwoman of BBC Trust
A long-term non-executive director of banking group HSBC, Fairhead has an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Swatch prefers go-it-alone route for smartwatch plans; to unveil its new Swatch Touch next summer
Smartwatches that allow users to connect to their phone to check emails, make calls or monitor their health, are expected to be the next big thing in the tech world.
Book paints the stories of Indian fighter pilots from 1971 war
The book is the tale of these 12 fighter pilots in enemy captivity- their deprivations, their longings for home and families, their interactions with Pakistani military officers and civilians is recounted.
Sania Mirza, Leander Paes advance in US Open doubles event
Sania won both her women's and mixed doubles matches while Paes was also victorious in his mixed doubles match as both Indians advanced to the next round.
Crisis with Russia close to full-scale war
The Ukrainian president, however, said that great efforts were being made to ensure such action does not occur and to solve the crisis diplomatically.
Imran Khan, Qadri lead thousands of protestors to PM Sharif's house
Both Khan and Qadri have been demanding the ouster of Sharif with Khan alleging that last year's general election was rigged.
Cristiano Ronaldo rested for Real Madrid's clash with Sociedad
Ronaldo has recovered from the knee injury that affected him at the end of the last campaign but was also not 100 percent at the World Cup in Brazil.
EC orders transfer of Moradabad SSP ahead of by-poll
Luv Kumar will take charge as the new SSP.
Malaysia seeks trade in investment, services with India
Alias said there could be issues between India and other ASEAN nations due to which this was not happening.
Valencia romp to 3-0 win over 10-man Malaga
Valencia's Alcacer, Parejo and Piatti found the target as they took full advantage of the first-half dismissal of Malagato win 3-0 at the Mestalla.
English clubs spending record amounts this summer
Teams in the top division have splashed out 725 million pounds since the transfer window opened, easily beating the record - set in 2013 - of 630 million pounds.
Torres may be ready for new start, says Mourinho
Chelsea manager said that Torres may be ready to "try a new life, a new club, probably a new league".
FIBA delays decision to lift ban on turbans
The International Basketball Federation's decision has drawn sharp reactions from top American lawmakers and Sikh bodies which described it as "outdated".
Coal shortage cripples 1,500 MW generation at NTPC plants
Power production has been impacted at NTPC's power stations -- Vindhyachal, Badarpur and Dadri.
India Post commemorative postage stamps now available on Snapdeal
There are currently only eight collections listed with prices ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 5,500.
Graft case: Ready to face any investigation, says Kerala CM
A vigilance court had ordered further probe against Oommen Chandy for alleged corruption in the setting up of an effluent treatment plant at a state-owned firm.