Daily News & Analysis http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:07 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:07 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif Daily News & Analysis: Top News http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. China plans to create 45 million jobs in three years http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-plans-to-create-45-million-jobs-in-three-years_1648379 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-plans-to-create-45-million-jobs-in-three-years_1648379 China’s Urban Employment Growth Plan seeks to change the country’s growth model in the wake of the global financial crisis. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:32:33 GMT Secret FBI dossier reveals Steve Jobs of being drug addict, liar http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_secret-fbi-dossier-reveals-steve-jobs-of-being-drug-addict-liar_1648378 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_secret-fbi-dossier-reveals-steve-jobs-of-being-drug-addict-liar_1648378 A secret dossier compiled by the FBI on late Apple founder Steve Jobs has showed his friends accusing him of taking drugs, being a liar and failing to support his family. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:28:51 GMT Mistress reveals ‘sex life’ with US President John F Kennedy http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mistress-reveals-sex-life-with-us-president-john-f-kennedy_1648377 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_mistress-reveals-sex-life-with-us-president-john-f-kennedy_1648377 A former White House intern has revealed about her 18-month ‘tender, funny, loving’ affair with John F Kennedy in a new book, claiming that the ex President ‘took her virginity’ on his wife Jacqueline Kennedy’s bed. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:21:45 GMT Lewis Hamilton says he’s in a good place for the 2012 F1 title http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_lewis-hamilton-says-hes-in-a-good-place-for-the-2012-f1-title_1648376 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_lewis-hamilton-says-hes-in-a-good-place-for-the-2012-f1-title_1648376 The Englishman is aiming to create an environment in which he can perform more consistently than last year. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:57 GMT 2003 Mumbai blasts: HC upholds death penalty for 3 convicts http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_2003-mumbai-blasts-hc-upholds-death-penalty-for-3-convicts_1648367 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_2003-mumbai-blasts-hc-upholds-death-penalty-for-3-convicts_1648367 The Bombay High Court on Friday upheld death sentence for three convicts arrested for their role in the 2003 Mumbai blasts. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:18:40 GMT Liverpool will never catch up with Man Utd http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_liverpool-will-never-catch-up-with-man-utd_1648375 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_liverpool-will-never-catch-up-with-man-utd_1648375 Giggs, who is just two games short of playing his 900th game for United, believes Liverpool will never get back. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:18:27 GMT Craig Kieswetter backs Kevin Pietersen to fire again http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_craig-kieswetter-backs-kevin-pietersen-to-fire-again_1648371 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_craig-kieswetter-backs-kevin-pietersen-to-fire-again_1648371 Pietersen hasn't scored an ODI century since 2008 and has been out of form lately after starting his ODI career for England in a prolific manner. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:54 GMT Facebook shares value crosses 100 billion dollars mark http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_facebook-shares-value-crosses-100-billion-dollars-mark_1648369 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_facebook-shares-value-crosses-100-billion-dollars-mark_1648369 The value of the social-networking site Facebook shares has crossed 100 billion dollars in a pre-IPO rally. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:12:32 GMT Infrastructure policies can change user habits: Mark Gorton http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_infrastructure-policies-can-change-user-habits-mark-gorton_1648364 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_infrastructure-policies-can-change-user-habits-mark-gorton_1648364 if the government focuses on providing cycle tracks and pedestrian space, they will cultivate habits to use the infrastructure. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:11:55 GMT Image: Yuvraj Singh after chemo http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_image-yuvraj-singh-after-chemo_1648357 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/slideshow_image-yuvraj-singh-after-chemo_1648357 Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, currently undergoing chemotherapy in US, is fighting cancer with a determined mind, proves his latest post on Twitter. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:09:21 GMT BJP’s mantra: Poll funds from public http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjps-mantra-poll-funds-from-public_1648362 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjps-mantra-poll-funds-from-public_1648362 In election year, the Gujarat unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has embarked on a fund-raising drive. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:07:16 GMT Kutch craftsmen complain of shabby treatment http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kutch-craftsmen-complain-of-shabby-treatment_1648361 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kutch-craftsmen-complain-of-shabby-treatment_1648361 Kutch craftsmen complain of having been shabbily treated by the state tourism corporation at Hodko village of Banni. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:06:21 GMT Gutkha firm seeks HC Gujarat nod to join petition http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gutkha-firm-seeks-hc-gujarat-nod-to-join-petition_1648358 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gutkha-firm-seeks-hc-gujarat-nod-to-join-petition_1648358 A gutkha manufacturer has sought permission from Gujarat high court to join a PIL seeking ban on plastic pouches used in packaging of gutkha and other products. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:03:44 GMT Gujarat HC seeks report from govt on displaced people http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-hc-seeks-report-from-govt-on-displaced-people_1648356 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-hc-seeks-report-from-govt-on-displaced-people_1648356 The bench, comprising acting chief justice Bhaskar Bhattacharya and Justice JB Pardiwala, later adjourned the matter for further hearing on February 16. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:55 GMT Anand Sharma on 'historic' visit to Pak from February 13 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anand-sharma-on-historic-visit-to-pak-from-february-13_1648352 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_anand-sharma-on-historic-visit-to-pak-from-february-13_1648352 Nearly after three decades, an Indian trade minister will visit Pakistan, for three days starting February 13. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:02 GMT Be benevolent towards other communities too: Narendra Modi http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_be-benevolent-towards-other-communities-too-narendra-modi_1648355 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_be-benevolent-towards-other-communities-too-narendra-modi_1648355 The CM appealed to the Kadva Patel community members to sponsor poor people from other communities in their villages; also asked them to prevent female foeticide at the function in Sidsar. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:56:35 GMT US drone strikes in Pak producing more militants:Hina Rabbani Khar http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-drone-strikes-in-pak-producing-more-militants-hina-rabbani-khar_1648354 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_us-drone-strikes-in-pak-producing-more-militants-hina-rabbani-khar_1648354 Khar has said American drone strikes within Pakistan are illegal, and are creating more militants. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:54:17 GMT Serial car thief nabbed in tidy job by Ahmedabad cops http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_serial-car-thief-nabbed-in-tidy-job-by-ahmedabad-cops_1648353 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_serial-car-thief-nabbed-in-tidy-job-by-ahmedabad-cops_1648353 The accused, Badal alias Prakash Yadav, was caught following a tip-off received by the patrolling team of Vastrapur police. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:53:18 GMT Facebook fake profile makers walk free from DCB’s net http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_facebook-fake-profile-makers-walk-free-from-dcbs-net_1648349 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_facebook-fake-profile-makers-walk-free-from-dcbs-net_1648349 Majority of victims refuse to file complaints, cops are unable to pursue the cases. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:51:43 GMT Novak Djokovic unveils wax figure of himself in Serbia http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_novak-djokovic-unveils-wax-figure-of-himself-in-serbia_1648350 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_novak-djokovic-unveils-wax-figure-of-himself-in-serbia_1648350 An estimated 6,000 fans braved frigid temperatures to get a glimpse of the world's top tennis player Novak Djokovic in the central Serbian town of Jagodina where he unveiled a wax statue of himself. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:51:35 GMT Baby Falak showing signs of improvement: Doctors http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_baby-falak-showing-signs-of-improvement-doctors_1648348 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_baby-falak-showing-signs-of-improvement-doctors_1648348 Falak has been taken off the ventilator as her breathing problem is under control and showing signs of improvement, doctors attending on her said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:50:21 GMT Unpublished doodles of Laxman to be put on display http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unpublished-doodles-of-laxman-to-be-put-on-display_1648337 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unpublished-doodles-of-laxman-to-be-put-on-display_1648337 Due to his relentless habit of sketching doodles, Laxman was nicknamed 'Doodu' at his house. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:47:49 GMT BJP makes Karnataka turf for scandals and self-goals http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-makes-karnataka-turf-for-scandals-and-self-goals_1648347 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-makes-karnataka-turf-for-scandals-and-self-goals_1648347 The BJP seems to be turning Karnataka from its 'gateway to the south' into its playground for scandals and self-goals Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:47:28 GMT Gujarat BJP youth wing worker attempts suicide http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-bjp-youth-wing-worker-attempts-suicide_1648346 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gujarat-bjp-youth-wing-worker-attempts-suicide_1648346 Following misunderstanding with local BJP's Yuva morcha leaders, a party worker allegedly tried to end his life by consuming sleeping pills at his residence on Thursday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:44:28 GMT Change GTU’s exam system: Parents http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_change-gtus-exam-system-parents_1648342 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_change-gtus-exam-system-parents_1648342 Parents of students of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) want the varsity to make changes in their existing system. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:43:21 GMT Barack Obama reviews efforts to renew Pakistan ties: Daily http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_barack-obama-reviews-efforts-to-renew-pakistan-ties-daily_1648345 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_barack-obama-reviews-efforts-to-renew-pakistan-ties-daily_1648345 Obama has reviewed with his national security team efforts to improve ties with Pakistan. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:43:03 GMT Exercise can undo effects of maternal obesity http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_exercise-can-undo-effects-of-maternal-obesity_1648344 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_exercise-can-undo-effects-of-maternal-obesity_1648344 An overweight mother can powerfully impact the next generation, altering central appetite circuits in the brain and contributing to increased fat deposits and metabolic disease in their children. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:41:53 GMT Citizens for change: These Mumbaikars take political plunge http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_citizens-for-change-these-mumbaikars-take-political-plunge_1648343 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_citizens-for-change-these-mumbaikars-take-political-plunge_1648343 Tired of a self-serving political class repeatedly letting down their beloved city and not content with just griping about it, a group of Mumbaikars are contesting the upcoming civic polls with a single agenda -- change. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:40:41 GMT Russia to build world's most powerful laser station http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-to-build-world-s-most-powerful-laser-station_1648341 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_russia-to-build-world-s-most-powerful-laser-station_1648341 Russia is all set to build the world's most powerful dual-purpose laser station at an approximate cost of 45 billion rubles ($1.5 billion), a Russian nuclear official said Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:39:16 GMT Fire triggered by matchstick in Juhapura: FSL http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_fire-triggered-by-matchstick-in-juhapura-fsl_1648340 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_fire-triggered-by-matchstick-in-juhapura-fsl_1648340 Officials of Forensic Science laboratory came to the conclusion that the kids had lit up a match stick in the vehicle, which caused the fire in the jeep. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:38:17 GMT BJP asks PM to break silence on Batla House encounter http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-asks-pm-to-break-silence-on-batla-house-encounter_1648339 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bjp-asks-pm-to-break-silence-on-batla-house-encounter_1648339 BJP has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to break his silence and clear the clouds over the sensitive issue. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:35:53 GMT Gandhinagar mother-daughter still missing, 10 days on http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gandhinagar-mother-daughter-still-missing-10-days-on_1648338 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gandhinagar-mother-daughter-still-missing-10-days-on_1648338 It has been 10 days now since a mother and her 17-year-old daughter went missing from the city, but police are still running about searching for details about their whereabouts. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:35:25 GMT Religious events a costly affair now in Ahmedabad http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_religious-events-a-costly-affair-now-in-ahmedabad_1648334 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_religious-events-a-costly-affair-now-in-ahmedabad_1648334 The standing committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) decided to charge rent and deposit for organising religious and spiritual events. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:34:03 GMT ED issues foreign exchange violation notice to Google http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ed-issues-foreign-exchange-violation-notice-to-google_1648335 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_ed-issues-foreign-exchange-violation-notice-to-google_1648335 The Enforcement Directorate has issued a foreign exchange violation notice to internet giant Google for alleged irregularities in transfer of funds to its foreign entities. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:31:19 GMT Eunuch menace in Ahmedabad http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_eunuch-menace-in-ahmedabad_1648333 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_eunuch-menace-in-ahmedabad_1648333 After being harassed and traumatized by eunuchs 'extorting' money, a few citizens have approached the police to curb this menace. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:28:54 GMT Valentine's Day in Goa? http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-in-goa_1648330 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_valentine-s-day-in-goa_1648330 Tinselville is all set to head to the sandy beaches of Goa for yet another wedding this season. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:26:21 GMT Military to be soon removed from northern areas: Lanka Minister http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_military-to-be-soon-removed-from-northern-areas-lanka-minister_1648324 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_military-to-be-soon-removed-from-northern-areas-lanka-minister_1648324 The Tamil-dominated northern province was once an LTTE bastion. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:25:06 GMT Zakia Jafri case: RB Sreekumar foresaw closure report in 2009 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_zakia-jafri-case-rb-sreekumar-foresaw-closure-report-in-2009_1648331 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_zakia-jafri-case-rb-sreekumar-foresaw-closure-report-in-2009_1648331 In a letter to SIT, he says his suggestions for correction had not been taken into account. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:24:28 GMT Salman Khurshid made statement as politician, not as Minister: Veerappa Moily http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_salman-khurshid-made-statement-as-politician-not-as-minister-veerappa-moily_1648332 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_salman-khurshid-made-statement-as-politician-not-as-minister-veerappa-moily_1648332 Moily, argued that Khurshid made the statement on sub-quota as a political leader and this should have been considered by the Election Commission before censuring him. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:23:54 GMT Gulbarg Society mayhem: I will wait for my son; my fight to go on, says mother http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gulbarg-society-mayhem-i-will-wait-for-my-son-my-fight-to-go-on-says-mother_1648325 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_gulbarg-society-mayhem-i-will-wait-for-my-son-my-fight-to-go-on-says-mother_1648325 Gulbarg victim Rupa Mody pins hopes on judiciary, says real culprits should be booked. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:19 GMT PM refuses to comment on army chief age row http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pm-refuses-to-comment-on-army-chief-age-row_1648326 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pm-refuses-to-comment-on-army-chief-age-row_1648326 Singh refused to comment on the controversy over the age of Army Chief General VK Singh. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:19:32 GMT Zakia Jafri case: Will ‘clinching’ evidence now gather dust? http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_zakia-jafri-case-will-clinching-evidence-now-gather-dust_1648321 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_zakia-jafri-case-will-clinching-evidence-now-gather-dust_1648321 Many whistle-blower cops who dared to reveal the murkier side of the 2002 riots with numerous clinching evidences earned the ire of Narendra Modi government. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:31 GMT Uttarakhand to move Supreme Court on Tehri Dam http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_uttarakhand-to-move-supreme-court-on-tehri-dam_1648322 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_uttarakhand-to-move-supreme-court-on-tehri-dam_1648322 The Uttarakhand government has decided to move the Supreme Court for the transfer of 25% shares of Uttar Pradesh in the Tehri dam.The Uttarakhand government has decided to move the Supreme Court for the transfer of 25% shares of Uttar Pradesh in the Tehri dam. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:16:13 GMT Cancer drug quickly reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_cancer-drug-quickly-reverses-alzheimer-s-symptoms-in-mice_1648317 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_cancer-drug-quickly-reverses-alzheimer-s-symptoms-in-mice_1648317 This was a breakthrough in finding cure for the progressive brain disease. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:39 GMT My body is a war zone: Amitabh day before surgery http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_my-body-is-a-war-zone-amitabh-day-before-surgery_1648320 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_my-body-is-a-war-zone-amitabh-day-before-surgery_1648320 Bachchan will undergo surgery tomorrow related to his previous stomach issues, a hospital said in a release. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:14:38 GMT We’ll wait for report before deciding next action: Zakia Jafri http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_well-wait-for-report-before-deciding-next-action-zakia-jafri_1648318 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_well-wait-for-report-before-deciding-next-action-zakia-jafri_1648318 With the Special Investigation Team (SIT) having submitted the closure report in the metropolitan court in Ahmedabad, all eyes are now fixed on February 13 when the report will be opened. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:11:26 GMT Polls 2012: 103 candidates have criminal cases against them in UP http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-103-candidates-have-criminal-cases-against-them-in-up_1648314 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_polls-2012-103-candidates-have-criminal-cases-against-them-in-up_1648314 Out of the 297 candidates analysed by National Election Watch for the fourth phase of assembly elections, 103 candidates have declared criminal cases against them. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:10:12 GMT ‘Zakia Jafri can go to the Gujarat HC and the SC’ http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_zakia-jafri-can-go-to-the-gujarat-hc-and-the-sc_1648315 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_zakia-jafri-can-go-to-the-gujarat-hc-and-the-sc_1648315 The legal battle involving chief minister Narendra Modi in the case filed by Zakia Jafri will not end any time soon even if the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has given a clean chit to him. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:59 GMT China jails dissident ahead of vice president's US trip http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-jails-dissident-ahead-of-vice-president-s-us-trip_1648312 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_china-jails-dissident-ahead-of-vice-president-s-us-trip_1648312 A Chinese court sentenced a veteran dissident to seven years in jail on Friday, his son said. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:08:12 GMT At 5.2OC, Ahmedabad records coldest February since 2002 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_at-5-2oc-ahmedabad-records-coldest-february-since-2002_1648313 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_at-5-2oc-ahmedabad-records-coldest-february-since-2002_1648313 Cold wave likely to continue, but temperature may go up a bit in next few days. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:04:50 GMT