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New York, Jul 25: An image of filmmaker Steven Spielberg sitting besides a Triceratops dinosaur that was posted on Facebook as a joke has left many users furious as they thought he has actually hunted a dinosaur! The image, posted by Facebook user Jay Branscomb as a joke, shows the director on the set of 1993-hit ''Jurassic Park'' with a mechanical dinosaur. The caption reads: "Disgraceful photo...

Melbourne, Jul 11: Dispelling the common misconception that street food available in India is 'unhealthy and unhygienic', a well known Australian culinary historian has said that she found street foods safer than restaurants catering to tourists. Charmaine O'Brien, the author of the recently released 'The Penguin Food Guide to India', was talking during a discussion on 'Its not Curry - Eating...

Chennai, Jul 10: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday (July 9) that India has earned around 40 million euros launching 15 foreign satellites from 2011 till date. Singh is also the Minister of Earth Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space. While replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Jitendra Singh said that the Indian Space Research Organisation...

New Delhi, July 9: The crowning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's closest confidant Amit Shah as the new BJP President capped a phenomenal and rapid rise for the party's key election strategist who crafted an unprecedented victory in Uttar Pradesh. In the process, the controversial yet politically suave Shah, 50, scripted history by becoming the youngest president of the party in which veterans...

Jul 6: Apple"s iPhone 6 is rumored to be hitting the market sometime toward the fourth quarter of this year. With its upcoming iPhone model, Apple will once again try to beat its customers" expectations and at the same time add new customers by bringing a larger iPhone to market. While Apple has chosen not to disclose anything about the iPhone 6, there are a lot of rumors and reports surrounding...

Beijing, Jul 6: Chinese online stores are cheekily trying to cash in on Uruguay striker Luis Suarez's notorious bite of an opponent at the World Cup by selling bottle openers with his image. Liverpool forward Suarez was given a four month ban from football for sinking his teeth into Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during their final group match in Brazil last month. He was also suspended for nine...

Mangalore, Jul 1: A lorry carrying coal got completely burnt near Mission Bungalow on the Mangalore – Udupi stretch of the National Highway in Mulky on Saturday night. According to police, a motorist noticed fire on the lorry when it was on the move. The motorist overtook and informed the driver, who stopped the vehicle. The lorry was completely burnt, the police added.

Escape to the hills of Uttrakhand to witness the grey sky, flying mists, clouds, cool breezes and gentle drizzle as Shervani Hilltop, Nainital is all set to offer you the most splendid and relaxing vacation. With the green hills washed with rain, the evening mist, the panoramic view from your window, cozy accommodation, delightful food and exquisite service; this finest Garden resort at Nainital...

Mumbai, Jun 29: Online shopping by urban consumers will more than double over the next two years in the country to 14 per cent from 6 per cent last year, says a Boston Consultancy Group report. According to the BCG digital influence study 2013-14, online shopping is expected to rise to 14 per cent by 2016 from 6 per cent in 2013. It also said already 25 per cent of travel and tourism-related sales...

Moodbidri, Jun 29: Two gold rings and a laptop were stolen from the house of Vidya Mascarenhas in Guddeyangadi in Moodbidri police station limits early on Saturday morning. The incident occurred when Ms. Mascarenhas had locked her house and gone to her relative’s house. Thieves broke open the rear door of Ms. Mascarenhas’s house and made away with gold rings and the laptop, the police said.