State Bank of India (SBI) is looking to fill the 1717 vacant posts of PO (Probationary Officers) in its different branches. Candidates can apply online on the website www.sbi.co.in & www.statebankofindia.com. Candidates should have 60% marks in 12th or Diploma course after X class (for SC/ST/PWD 55%) & in Graduation 55% (for SC/ST/PWD 50%). The age limit is 21 to 30 years.

Candidates have to pay fee of Rs. 500/- & Rs. 50/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Candidates can pay fee on any Branch of SBI. Fee can be submitted till 25th Jan 2010. Candidates should retained the receipt and bring in exam center. Only online applications will be accepted. Any other mode of application will not be accepted. The online registration can be done from Jan 1st to Jan 25th 2010. 

The SBI recruitment written test will be held on 7th March 2010. The SBI exam will be Objective and Descriptive combined. Descriptive paper will be checked of only those applicants who will get high rank in each of 4 objective paper. The overall passing mark is 40% for General and 35% for reservedcandidates . The passing marks for descriptive paper will also be 40% for General & 35% for reserved categories. The challan form can be downloaded from its Website www.sbi.co.in

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State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitments 2010 for Probationary Officers

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TEMPE, Ariz. -- With a 14-13 victory against Minnesota in the Insight Bowl on Thursday night, Iowa State locked up its first winning season since 2005.

Minnesota (6-7) made an unwanted bit of history by becoming the first three-time Insight Bowl loser.

"We came here to win the football game and we didn't get it done," Minnesota coach Tim Brewster said. "It's a great group of kids...and their hearts are broke and they're bleeding."

Friday's slate of bowl games feature three Big Ten schools: Northwestern vs. Auburn in the Outback Bowl; Penn State vs. LSU in the Capital One Bowl; and Ohio State vs. Oregon in the Rose Bowl.

Michigan State will face Texas Tech on Saturday in the Alamo Bowl while Iowa faces off against Georgia Tech on Tuesday in the Orange Bowl.

Wisconsin beat Miami in the 20-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl earlier.

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New Delhi: Asserting that the government had done "no flip-flop" over separate statehood to Telangana, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the January 5 meeting of eight political parties from Andhra Pradesh had been called to devise a "mechanism" and "lay a road map" on resolving the controversial issue.

"There is no flip-flop on part of the government over Telangana," said Chidambaram.

He said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in its common minimum programme had said that a separate Telangana state will be carved out from Andhra Pradesh "at an appropriate time" after due consultations and consensus.

Major political parties in Andhra Pradesh, he said, contested the 2009 Assembly elections on manifestos that "in one manner or other declared support for the formation of a separate state of Telangana".

Referring to two statements he had made on December 9 and on December 23 on the issue, the home minister said, "The central government simply responded to the situation in Andhra Pradesh."

"On December 9, it was announced that an appropriate resolution would be moved in the state assembly. I would like to highlight key words in the statement, they are 'process', 'appropriate resolution' and 'moved'. In the background of the minutes of the all party meeting, I would like to ask what was wrong with that statement," he queried.

And on December 23, after MPs and legislators from the state appeared divided over the issue, the government stressed the need to hold consultations with all political parties on the issue following a fortnight of protests in Andhra Pradesh for and against the separate state.

"We simply responded to the wishes of the people of Andhra Pradesh. I hope you don't call the January 5 meeting a flip-flop," Chidambaram added.

"The January 5 meeting is the first step in consultations. We have called the recognised parties in the state to devise a mechanism and lay a roadmap on the issue," he said.

Chidambaram also pointed out that other student groups and interested parties would also be consulted at a later stage.

 source-
http://ibnlive.in.com

After emerging as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra has been declared India's top brand endorser in 2009, says a report.
According to the report by TAM AdEX, a division of TAM Media Research, Priyanka, 27, has edged past endorsement giants like skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and actors Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
Priyanka, who is awaiting the release of her next movie Pyaar Impossible, is all smiles.
"I have always strived to give my very best. It has been very fulfilling experience to be the face of some of the best brands. In my mind, the findings of the survey endorse the equal opportunity country that we are emerging. Being a woman is no longer a disadvantage," Priyanka told IANS.
"It is a humbling recognition and I am grateful for the adulation and unconditional support of millions across the world which is most integral constituent all the successes in every phase of my life," she added.
Currently, Priyanka endorses a variety of brands including Nokia, Lux, Sunsilk, Levi's, Hero Honda and Asmi.
These days the former Miss World is busy promoting her romantic-comedy "Pyaar Impossible", the story of a beauty and a geek. She has teamed up with Uday Chopra in it.
Apart from making her mark in ad world, she has also delivered hit film Kaminey and won critical appreciation for her performance in What's Your Raashee? She bagged a few awards as well.
 source-http://www.hindustantimes.com

MUMBAI: Benchmarks ended lacklustre trade on a negative note on Wednesday ahead of December series expiry. Gains in realty, auto and banks were offset by losses in FMCG, metals and capital goods.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty ended at 5169.75, down 18.2 points or 0.35 per cent. The index touched an intraday low of 5160.10 and high of 5197.05.

Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex closed at 17338.29, down 63.27 points or 0.36 per cent. The 30-share index touched a high of 17440.05 and low of 17322.80

BSE Midcap Index was up 0.52 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 1.19 per cent higher.

Amongst the sectoral indices, BSE Realty Index was up 0.60 per cent, BSE Auto Index gained 0.13 per cent and BSE Bankex was up 0.10 per cent. BSE FMCG Index shed 1.21 per cent and BSE Metal Index slipped 0.78 per cent.

ITC (-2.26%), Jindal Steel (-2.23%), Hero Honda
(-2.21%), GAIL (-1.84%) and Cairn India (-1.65%) were amongst the major Nifty losers.

Reliance Infrastructure (1.61%), ACC (1.21%), Cipla (1.15%), Grasim (1.11%) and Reliance Power (1.07%) were amongst the gainers.

Market breadth was positive on the BSE with 1774 advances and 1084 declines.



source-http://economictimes.indiatimes.com

Trade circles say that Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was reportedly signed for as high a fee as Rs 71 crore for a film, has had a change of mind.

Reliable market sources say that the entire completion cost of Akshay’s next two films –‘Khatta Meetha’ directed by Priyadarshan and ‘Tees Maar Khan’ directed by Farah Khan will reportedly not exceed Rs 35 crore.

According to one trade source the cost of making ‘Khatta Meetha’ and ‘Tees Maar Khan’ won’t include the actor’s fee.

The same source adds that when Akshay realised that his films ‘Chandni Chowk to China’, ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ and ‘Tasveer’ lost money because of his individual fee as an actor, he decided to make a market correction.

Having studied the current Bollywood trade scene, the actor has decided not to charge a single penny for his films.

However, Akki’s banner ‘Hari Om Productions’ is a co-producer of the films ‘Khatta Meetha’ and ‘Tees Maar Khan’.

The actor explains the logic behind this drastic move of not charging his market fee. He said that for both the films his fees will be Rs.0. If both films are hits, then the production house will stand to benefit by getting a part of the profits. If the film is average, the profit margin will automatically be reduced. And if the film flops, no one will lose money because the budget has been controlled. By not charging his personal remuneration as an actor, he has made sure that these films will at least romp home with no losses.

Trade sources say that the Akshay is being closely watched by all actors who have home productions.


 source-http://movies.indiatimes.com

After winning accolades for her twelve roles act in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Whats Your Raashee, Priyanka Chopra will now be seen seducing seven husbands in Vishal Bharadwaj’s next untitled venture. It is learnt that Priyanka has already started preparing for the tough act.

Buzz up!
A super excited Priyanka states, “Vishal’s next film is a huge canvas film and it really IS a challenging role for me. I am really looking forward to it. The film is a dark comedy and has been brilliantly written. In recent times, for me every role that I have performed be it Fashion, Kaminey or What’s Your Rashee, the films have been difficult and the roles a real tough challenge to portray. However, I believe they have brought out the best in me.”


While, director Vishal Bharadwaj has signed only Priyanka in the lead so far, it is still not known who will be playing the seven husbands opposite Priyanka. But it is definitely going to be interesting to watch who director Vishal Bharadwaj will be choosing for the seven roles.


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Leading Kannada film actor Dr Vishnuvardhan passed away at Mysore in the wee hours of Wednesday following a cardiac arrest.

The 59-year-old actor, popularly known as Sahasasimha, had complained of chest pain on Tuesday night. However, he passed away at around 2.30 am while being taken to Vikram Hospital in Mysore, where he was being treated for a leg problem.

Samsung Corby Pop C3510 has comes out officially in India now. Samsung Corby Pop C3510 is also known as the Genio. Samsung Corby Pop C3510 details have appeared on the official website of Samsung in India.
Samsung is also launching a better specified version of the Corby plus a Wi-Fi enabled version as well. The thought is to ply to nearly all kinds of users that range from person to person. It aims at people who would choose a cheaper device and also to the one who would want a few more extra features in the phone.
Samsung Corby Pop C3510 resembles the original Corby but it comes with fewer features. Samsung Corby Pop C3510 is equipped with 2.8-inch touch screen with a resolution of QVGA, module, Bluetooth, FM-radio feature “multi Instant Messaging”, 1.3-megapixel camera, 22 MB internal memory and will have access to popular social networking sites. The battery capacity is 960 mAh. It is enough that the phone would work in a talk about 8 hours. The camera although has taken a knock and has now dropped to a 1.3 mega pixel unit.
Samsung Corby became the talk of the town because of its handy features and its affordable price and colorful appearance.
Samsung Corby Pop C3510 is expected to be sold at the price of Rs.7000.

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http://ub-news.com

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Spice Mobiles has launched its latest mid-range cellphone, the M7070, in India. This is the company's second dual SIM phoneand packs in a decent bunch of features and is priced attractively as well. So, what do you get for the Rs. 7,999 price it commands? Read on.



To start with, the phone has a very decent 5 megapixel camera. It remains to be seen how good the imaging actually is. The camera also features Anti-Shake, Auto-Focus, Dual LED Flash and 8x Digital Zoom. Users can shoot in the various modes- Normal, Best Shot, Continue Shot, and Burst Shot. On the connectivity front, there is Bluetooth with A2DP and EDGE. Wi-Fi seems to be missing. There is an all important FM Radio thrown in as well. You can also record from FM Radio- which is cool. The video recording is pegged at 30 FPS . What is unclear is the resolution of the videos which, in fact, is the all important thing here.

With support for upto 16GB of external memory, space shouldn't be a problem for this device!


SOURCE-http://www.techtree.com/

MUMBAI: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Tuesday rose by 81.10 points to 17,441.71 points on buying by funds in auto and consumer

durables stocks.

The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty breached the 5,200 points level moving up by 23.65 points to 5,202.05 points.

Brokers said fresh buying activity picked up on optimism over the global economic recovery and robust December quarter earnings for domestic companies.

Mixed cues from other Asian markets also influenced the trading sentiments here, they added.

Among Sensex stocks, power producer NTPC rose by 2.33% to Rs 235.25, while Reliance Infra gained 2.08% at Rs 1,123.00. The country's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, moved up 1.66% to Rs 877.05.

Two-wheeler major Hero Honda rose by 1.29% at Rs 1,757.00, while auto major Tata Motors moved up 1.03% to Rs 788.

The BSE consumer durables index rose by 1.21% to 3,699.41 points while the auto index gained 0.45% at 7,389.62 points.



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CHENNAI: The Indian capital is in danger of losing its hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup following a scathing report on the Feroz Shah Kotla

   
   
   
       
itch after a One-ADay International was abandoned, Indian media reported on Tuesday.

The fifth and final One-Day International between Sri Lanka and India in New Delhi was called off after 23.3 overs on Sunday due to a dangerous pitch upon which the tourists had toiled to reach 83 for five before play was halted.

Match referee Alan Hurst had classified the pitch "unfit", a newspaper reported, quoting from the official's report to the International Cricket Council.

The classification was the worst of six possible categories, the newspaper said, and attracts a suspension of the status to host international matches for a period between 12-24 months.

The International Cricket Council's stringent new rules governing venues came into effect in October this year.

The stadium is due to stage four matches of the World Cup to be jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from Feb 19 to April 2, 2011.

"The pitch did not meet the requirements for an ODI match," the paper quoted Hurst's report as saying.

"This meant the players were unsure of what the ball would do. However, of more concern was the dangerous bounce that occurred randomly and accounted for batsmen being struck on a number of occasions.

"The pitch did not allow players to play with any confidence and was totally unsuitable for international cricket."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India had received a notice classifying the pitch as "unfit" and has been given 14 days to respond, the paper said.

The BCCI's response along with the match footage will be reviewed by the ICC's chief referee Ranjan Madugalle and the governing body's cricket operations manager Dave Richardson before a decision is pronounced.

Sports Minister Manohar Singh Gill said the fiasco was shameful for the country.

"It is very unfortunate and a great embarrassment for the country. It should not have happened," he told domestic media.



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New Delhi: Aamir Khan created a secret identity on Facebook to promote his new movie "3 Idiots". Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's "Paa" also found a major presence on the internet through his blog and his Facebook fan page.

Move over TV, radio and print. Social networking sites (SNS), with their interactive and cost-effective features, are here as an ideal medium to promote movies. "Internet's role in the promotion of music and films has been highly visible in recent years and it has grown significantly," according to Rahul Sharma, vice president, Brand Solutions, ibibo.com.

Bachchan, for instance, had a promotional application
tool specially created on ibibo.com inviting people to share their stories of father-son relationships even as "Paa" hit the theatres.

"Online promotion of the music album or film encourages new fans and gives a lot of free publicity. It certainly drives the overall sales volume of the product. In addition, it allows them to reach a massive audience," Sharma told IANS.

Nabeel Abbas, CEO of movie marketing firm Epigram, says the internet has gained importance in the last two years as far as film promotion is concerned.

"One can create a discussion forum on the internet as opposed to other forms of marketing where the information is open to only being seen and consumed. The interactivity factor on the internet leads to exponential popularity for a film," said Abbas.

Filmmakers are leveraging the opportunity with fan pages on websites like Facebook, Orkut and Twitter, blogs, by building special official websites as well as by tying up with networking sites like Zapak and Ibibo, which offer various customised applications and games related to a movie.

Gaming portal Zapak.com has tied up with "3 Idiots" and is offering content in line with the movie that primarily targets the youth.

Their website - www.idiotsacademy.com - takes the user to different rooms of Idiots Academy like the director's office, lab, hostel, canteen, class room and also the toilets. Each room on the site offers interactive applications based on the movie.

"Internet and mobile are increasingly becoming preferred destinations for youth. With over 50 percent of India below the age of 25 years, I believe it is imperative for movies to have a strong and concerted digital strategy," said Aamir.

The proposition also turns out to be highly cost-effective for filmmakers.

"If a print campaign costs anywhere between Rs.1 million and Rs.4 million, an average TV campaign could cost no less than a Rs.10 million and a very good TV campaign could be even Rs.40 million, depending on a producer's budget.

"Whereas an internet-based campaign costs almost 10 percent of a TV campaign and offers the added advantage of interactivity," explained Abbas, who recently promoted "Rocket Singh - Salesman of the Year" on the digital platform.

Agrees Vishal Chinchankar, assistant vice president, Media, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.

"SNS is a platform that offers the users' point of view. It helps build a brand community compared to other platforms. It's also one of the most cost- effective channels that offers a reach of around 23.5 million active SNS population (figure according to Sept: comScore report)," Chichankar told IANS.

The cast and crew also take initiative to promote films through their personal blogs and profiles on SNS.

Debut director Shawn Arranha sends regular updates about his film "Hide & Seek" to his Facebook followers, while Bachchan often discusses his film projects and tidbits about their making on his blog www.bigb.bigadda.com.

So do Aamir, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, actress Shilpa Shetty and actor Akshay Kumar. Other actors like Priyanka Chopra, Uday Chopra, Mallika Sherawat and Preity Zinta use their Twitter pages to keep their fans updated about their films and other engagements.


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BANGALORE: Violence is a major deterrent for many, more so when you have a business to run.If the fragile political climate in the Andhra Pradesh spills blood on the streets, Hyderabad’s loss may become the gain of neighbouring states, as companies in the process of decision-making are likely to have serious second thoughts about AP in general and Hyderabad in particular.Industry-watchers believe that while short-term political turmoil, which is not new to Andhra Pradesh or Karnataka, may not spell doom for the industries in any state, safety and logistical issues resulting from turmoil could hamper the operations.“Before making an investment, besides other things like the state’s industrial policy, safety of its employees and prospect of running uninterrupted operations also play a major role.The Telangana issue per se is yet to have its fall out.Generally, people would not risk investment in a violent place, for instance Jammu and Kashmir or Assam.There are competitive states around. Tamil Nadu is now very industries-friendly, so is Gujarat,” FKCCI president J Crasta said.On December 11, consumer healthcare company Glaxo Smithkline had to temporarily suspend its operations owing to safety concerns.In another incident, protesters attacked a branch of HSBC bank in the coastal city of Vishakapatnam.The chairman of CII, Karnataka, T Parabhraman feels that Hyderabad, which has a lot of thrust on education in the past apart from a strong industrial culture, has very similar roots like Bangalore.“The core engineering strength of Hyderabad is its primary advantage,” he added.“Whether Hyderabad is a part of Telangana or Andhra, it would not matter.However, foreign companies think more from a safety perspective and the lifestyle the city has to offer,” he said.Meanwhile, Karnataka with its new industrial policies, is aggressively pursuing investments. The state has cleared 46 projects, which are expected to invest Rs 1,086 crore, in its high level committee meeting held in October.In its 54th high level clearance committee meeting, it discussed on giving clearance to proposals from 55 new projects, including projects from about five Hyderabad- based companies.

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ISLAMABAD: A deadly suicide attack on the main Ashura procession in Karachi on Monday killed at least 25 people and wounded more than 60 people, triggering violence and arson in some parts of Pakistan’s biggest city and its economic nerve-centre.
Interior Minister Rehman Malik confirmed that it was carried out by a suicide bomber.
Wearing the black clothes of a Shia mourner at Muharram, the bomber joined the tail-end of a slow-moving procession of thousands on Karachi’s main M.A. Jinnah Road as it made its way to the Hussainian-e-Iranian Imambargah.
Television footage showed scenes of panic and chaos in the procession in the minutes after the bomber blew himself up. A cloud of thick black smoke rose from the site of the bombing as angry mourners attacked security personnel and journalists. Violence was reported from several other parts of the city in the hours after the bombing.
Mobs set fire to vehicles and shops and homes in parts of the city, even as President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and other political leaders joined clerics in appealing for calm.
In a message, Mr. Zardari said “a deliberate attempt seems to be afoot to turn the fight against militants into a sectarian clash and make the people fight against one another” and asked people not to fall into the trap.
This was the third bombing in Karachi in as many days. Despite the security measures in force in the city for Muharram, a car bomb explosion wounded more than 20 people on Saturday, while another explosion on Sunday injured 30 people and sparked rioting in that area.
Farooq Sattar, a leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement which runs the city government of Karachi and is also a member of the ruling coalition in Sindh province and the centre, said the attack was caused by a security lapse despite the best efforts of the administration to secure the procession.
He described it as an attack to “derail the peace of Karachi, to destabilise Karachi which is the jugular vein of Pakistan, the economic centre of Pakistan”.
In the last few years, the month of Muharram has passed without any major incident in Karachi. Dr. Sattar said Monday’s attack was a “deliberate attempt” to unleash sectarian violence between the Shia and Sunni communities of the city.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Sunni militant groups that target the Shia community have a significant presence in Karachi despite a ban on them since 2002.
Also, over the last two years, the MQM has repeatedly warned of the “Talibanisation of Karachi”, and Dr. Sattar said in the last two years, at least 30 “terrorist networks” had been unearthed by the city police and more than a dozen would-be suicide attackers detained


 SOURCE-http://www.hindu.com

 * Al Qaeda group in Yemen says it gave Nigerian the bomb

* It says device failed on plane due to technical fault

* Obama faces political pressure over security threats (Adds U.S. TV report on images of bomb, paragraphs 8-9)

By Jeff Mason

KAILUA, Hawaii, Dec 28 (Reuters) - A wing of al Qaeda claimed responsibility on Monday for a failed Christmas Day attack on a U.S.-bound passenger plane, and President Barack Obama vowed to bring "every element" of U.S. power against those who threaten Americans' safety.

In a statement posted on Islamist websites, the group Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula said the attempt was to avenge U.S. attacks on its members in Yemen.

The group said it had provided the Nigerian suspect in the failed airliner bombing with a "technically advanced device" but that it did not detonate because of a technical fault.

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, is charged with smuggling explosives on board and attempting to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight as it approached Detroit from Amsterdam on Dec. 25 with almost 300 people on board.

Speaking during a vacation in Hawaii, Obama said, "We will not rest until we find all who were involved and hold them accountable."

"We will continue to use every element of our national power to disrupt, to dismantle and defeat the violent extremists who threaten us, whether they are from Afghanistan or Pakistan, Yemen or Somalia, or anywhere where they are plotting attacks against the U.S. homeland," Obama added.

Abdulmutallab, who had a valid U.S. visa issued before he was placed on a broad U.S. list of possible security threats, has told investigators that al Qaeda operatives in Yemen gave him an explosive device and taught him how to detonate it, officials said over the weekend.

ABC News broadcast what it described as U.S. government photos of the bomb Abdulmutallab is accused of smuggling aboard the flight in his underwear.

The images showed the slightly burned underwear with a packet of the high-explosive chemical PETN sewn into the crotch and a plastic syringe detonator, ABC said.

AL QAEDA IN YEMEN

The incident has put a spotlight on the growing prominence of al Qaeda in Yemen, which the United States and Saudi Arabia fear will exploit instability in Yemen to stage attacks in the Saudi kingdom, the world's largest oil exporter, and beyond.

The United States quietly has been supplying military equipment, intelligence and training to Yemeni forces, who have raided suspected al Qaeda hide-outs this month, U.S. defense and counterterrorism officials said. [ID:nN28154817]

In a worrisome development for U.S. security, officials have discovered that Abdulmutallab's father warned them of his son's growing radicalism, but the information failed to prevent his traveling to the United States on a two-year visa issued June 16, 2008.

Obama said that as a result of this oversight, he had ordered a thorough review of the screening process.

"We need to determine just how the suspect was able to bring dangerous explosives aboard an aircraft and what additional steps we can take to thwart future attacks," Obama said.

Obama is under pressure from opposition Republicans who have been critical of his response to the Christmas Day scare and have questioned whether his administration is doing enough to contain security threats.

His administration admitted on Monday that the incident represented a failure of air security.

'FAILED MISERABLY'

Asked on NBC's "Today" show if the security system "failed miserably," U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano replied, "It did."

On Sunday, Napolitano said the system to protect air travel worked, but in appearances on news shows on Monday she said she had meant that the response to alert other flights and airports and impose immediate new safety procedures had been effective.

Abdulmutallab was overpowered by passengers and crew on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 after setting alight an explosive device. He was treated for burns and is in federal prison awaiting trial.

Airline stocks fell on Monday as the United States tightened airline security after the incident. AMR Corp (AMR.N), the parent of American Airlines, lost 4.8 percent to $7.75. Shares of Delta (DAL.N), the parent of Northwest, were down 4.1 percent to $11.29. [ID:nN28168827]

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration did not give details of its new security measures. But air travelers described new restrictions on flights headed for the United States, including additional preflight screening, and -- an hour before landing -- a ban on movement around the cabin and on having items such as blankets on passengers' laps.

The agency has since given pilots and flight crews discretion to ease these in-flight restrictions, a source familiar with the TSA rules said on Monday.

Dutch airport authorities said they planned to make new, more sensitive passenger scanners mandatory after Abdulmutallab allegedly smuggled the explosives in his underwear through Schiphol Airport security. [ID:nLDE5BR0V2] (Additional reporting by Firouz Sedarat in Dubai, Debbie Charles, Adam Entous and Patricia Zengerle in Washington and Bernie Woodall in Detroit; Chuck Mikolajczak in New York and Camillus Eboh in Abuja; Writing by Jackie Frank, editing by Frances Kerry, Doina Chiacu and Will Dunham)



 source-http://www.reuters.com

The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over the recent anti-government protests in Iran and said Russia is not meddling in Iran's internal affairs.

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday, after protests in Iran on Sunday during the Shia Muslim ceremonies for Ashura, which is the anniversary of the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Hussein (PBUH).

At least eight people were killed in clashes between security forces and demonstrators that broke out during the protests, according to the Tehran police headquarters.

The police also said that the police forces neither used violence nor fired a single bullet on Sunday.

“We believe the most important thing in such a situation is to show restraint, and seek a compromise on the basis of the law, and also to take political efforts to prevent a further escalation of the confrontation,” the Russian Foreign Ministry statement added.

The Russians rejected allegations claiming Moscow was involved “in the internal political processes in Iran.”

Commenting on the allegations, the statement said, “We are convinced that this is the work of those opposed to Russian-Iranian cooperation.”

 source-http://www.presstv.i

pulsar 135cc price | Bajaj Pulsar 135cc launched with price Rs.51000 | Bajaj Pulsar 135cc

Most awaiting Bajaj Pulsar 135cc is launched for Rs.51000. This Bajaj Pulsar bike is powered with a 4 valve DTSi engine delivering 13.5 Ps power. This is very light weighted, aided by gas-charged Nitrox shock absorbers
at the rear. The New Pulsar 135cc is expected to return a very good fuel economy and mileage of around 68.1 km/litre, as certified by ARAI.


The features and capabilities of the Bajaj Pulsar 135cc is given below.

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Style features:
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    * Bikini headlight faring
    * LED tail lamps
    * Clip on handle bar
    * Split seats
    * Split grab rail
    * Single down tube frame

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Style Benefits:


    * The bike an aggressive, sporty look and feel while providing great riding comfort.

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Engine features:

    * World’s first and only 4 Valve DTS-i bike
    * 4 Valve DTS-i, 135cc & 13.5Ps
    * ExhausTEC (Torque Expansion Chamber)* technology for the exhaust technology.
    * ExhausTEC Technology – Patent no. 231498
    * 5 speed gearbox

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Engine Benefits:

    * More volume of air-fuel mixture with efficient combustion
    * Better power and fuel efficiency
    * Quicker and better evacuation of exhaust gases
    * Better pick-up at low speeds thus removing the need for constant gear shifts
    * Smooth power transmission


Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Colors:

    * Cocktail Wine Red
    * Midnight Black


Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Technical Specifications:

Engine:
Type : 4 stroke, air cooled, 4-valve, single cylinder, SOHC, DTS-i
Displacement (cc) : 134.66cc
Max. Power (Ps @ RPM) : 13.5 @ 9000 rpm
Max. Torque (Nm @ RPM) : 11.4 @ 7500

Starting : Kick + Self start

Suspension:
Front : Telescopic Front Fork with antifriction bush (Stroke 130)
Rear : Trailing arm with Co Axial Hydraulic cum Gas filled adjustable Shock Absorbers and Triple rate Coil Spring

Brakes:
Front : Disc (Diameter 240 mm)
Rear : Drum (Diameter 130 mm)

Fuel Tank:
Total litres (reserve, usable) Capacity : 8 litres, Reserve : 2.5 litres (1.6 litres usable)

Electricals:
System : 12 V Full DC
Headlamp (Low/High Beam- Watts) : 35/35 W with 2 pilot lamps

Dimensions:
Wheelbase : 1325 (mm)
Ground clearance : 170 mm
Kerb Weight : 122 Kg


source- timepassguru.com

3 Idiots has passed the cinegoer’s test with flying colours. The Aamir Khan
-starrer raked in Rs 12.5 crore on Friday. Experts estimate the movie to net Rs 40 crore over the first weekend from the box office, with gross collections of Rs 65 crore. Khan’s last release, Ghajini, earned around Rs 40 crore net in the first four days, since the movie released on a Thursday. Aamir Khan said: “The response is huge, we are still gathering the enormity of opening collections. To match Ghajini’s opening day collections is something, to surpass Ghajini is completely overwhelming.”

“3 Idiots would set the record for the biggest opening of this year,” added Ashish Saksena, COO, BIG Cinemas. Till date, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Love Aaj Kal topped the chart with net collections of Rs 28 crore on first three days, followed by Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, featuring Katrina Kaif
and Ranbir Kapoor and Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor’s Kambakkht Ishq, both at around Rs 23-24 crore.

Across multiplexes, the movie has witnessed over 95 per cent occupancies. “The film has lived up to expectations. We are hoping the extended holiday on Monday will add to 3 Idiots’ festivity,” confirmed Alok Tandon, CEO, INOX Leisure.















source - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/3-idiots-set-to-rake-in-rs-65-cr-in-first-3-days/380851/