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Hurricane Sandy Forces 12000 Flight Cancellations

Wall Street Journal
12 minutes ago
Written by
Jack Nicas
By JACK NICAS. Airlines have canceled thousands more flights because of Hurricane Sandy, with the disruptions now stretching into Wednesday as carriers prepare for an extended suspension of service that is costing them millions of dollars and leaving ...
New Jersey coast shudders in the bull's-eye of Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy hits US election finale
Thomas Morffew
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Hurricane Sandy halts surfing in the US Atlantic coast Quote: "Surfing and water sports will not be possible in the US mid-Atlantic coast, as Hurricane Sandy reaches the coastline. Remember that tsunami waves and storm waves should not be surfed. "#ohreally  

Gadkari now a burden? BJP prez not to campaign in HP

Firstpost - ‎27 minutes ago‎
An RSS diktat may have made the BJP officially announce that it stood behind party president Nitin Gadkari but the latent tension in the party over him continues to simmer.

Gen V K Singh Hazare's new Kejriwal?

Business Standard - ‎33 minutes ago‎
A joint media briefing by Anna Hazare and former Army chief Gen V K Singh here today indicated the latter has replaced Arvind Kejriwal in the social activist's scheme of things.

England banking on Pietersen for 'tough challenge' of India

Rediff - ‎1 hour ago‎
India is a final frontier in some ways for England. Their last Test series win in India came way back in 1985; since then they toured India four times, but returned disappointed, winning just one of 11 Tests.

RBI talks growth, hints at rate cut

Hindustan Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
One day before its credit policy review, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said it will take measures to support growth within the legroom available, as a survey of professional forecasters lowered India's GDP growth projection to 5.7% from 6.5% for ...

Congress likely to be reshuffled before Diwali

Hindustan Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
A day after the new-look Manmohan Singh cabinet unfolded, the much-awaited Congress reshuffle is likely to happen before Diwali, which falls on Nov 13, party sources said on Monday.

Corruption charges are Congress conspiracy: Nitin Gadkari

Daily News & Analysis - ‎58 minutes ago‎
BJP president Nitin Gadkari on Monday termed the corruption charges levelled against him "a conspiracy by the Congress" and also blamed the media for acting as that party's "agents".

One killed, two injured in grenade blast in Assam

India Today - ‎51 minutes ago‎
A teenage boy was killed and another injured when unidentified persons exploded a hand grenade near the north gate of the railway station here on Monday, police said.

Syrian warplanes launch 60 airstrikes, heaviest bombardment of Damascus ...

Fox News - ‎42 minutes ago‎
BEIRUT - Syrian warplanes launched 60 airstrikes against rebel targets around the country on Monday and conducted what activists said were the most intense air raids on the suburbs of Damascus since the uprising began 19 months ago.

EU envoys raise Ukraine concerns

Financial Times - ‎29 minutes ago‎
EU diplomats are concerned about the worsening state of Ukraine's democracy following harsh criticisms made by international observers in the aftermath of Sunday's parliamentary election, officials in Brussels said.

Hurricane Sandy strengthens as it nears US coast; Wall Street shut

Daily News & Analysis - ‎1 hour ago‎
Hurricane Sandy began battering the US East Coast on Monday with fierce winds and driving rain, as the monster storm shut down transportation, shuttered businesses and sent thousands scrambling for higher ground hours before the worst was due to strike ...

British, Pakistani, UAE Officials Praise Wounded Pakistani Girl's "Courage"

Voice of America - ‎29 minutes ago‎
British Foreign Secretary William Hague (C), Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan (L) and Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik (R) posing for a picture during their visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where shot Pakistani ...

Market puts traders to sleep; Sensex, Nifty close with microscopic gains

Bloomberg UTV - ‎5 hours ago‎
The markets have been doing absolutely nothing for the past many sessions. The benchmark indices seem to be in a drowsy state since the big rally in September and the hang over after last months party does not seem to be over yet!

Suzlon files for debt restructuring under corporate debt restructuring

Times of India
14 minutes ago
Written by
Piyush Pandey
If you have come across a windfall and want to invest the lump sum, here is a road map to help you decide the avenue that suits you best.

No FDI threat, says new MSME minister

Hindustan Times - ‎43 minutes ago‎
The newly appointed micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) minister wants Indian small enterprises not to get bothered by the entry of foreign companies through FDI in single-brand retail.

Science not clear yet on GM crops: Jaipal Reddy

Business Standard - ‎53 minutes ago‎
Newly-appointed Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy today said science was not clear yet on the issue of GM crops and it should not be treated as an ideological issue.

iPhone 5 price war starts, iPad mini 'debuts'

Times of India - ‎6 hours ago‎
Apple iPhone 5 is yet to be launched in India and retailers have started taking pre-orders, but at least one seller has tried to one-up the competition by slashing the prices.

'GMR Delhi Airport' application on Windows 8 platform

Economic Times - ‎38 minutes ago‎
NEW DELHI: The operators of IGI airport here, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), today announced the launch of "GMR Delhi Airport" application on Windows 8 platform.

Microsoft gets the touch

Hindustan Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
It only takes a few minutes playing with the iPad Mini to realize the scaled-down tablet computer will be a sure-fire hit with longtime Apple disciples and potential converts who've been looking for a more affordable entree... iPad Mini. Sony Xperia ion ...

Nervous about my first comedy: Vidya Balan

Press Trust of India - ‎2 hours ago‎
STAFF WRITER 19:23 HRS IST. New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI) After playing intense roles in 'The Dirty Picture' and 'Kahaani', actress Vidya Balan says she is nervous to step into the unfamiliar territory of comedy with 'Ghanchakkar'.

Skyfall breaks Bond's UK box office record

Indian Express - ‎1 hour ago‎
Skyfall set the record for the biggest UK weekend box office takings of any James Bond film, its producers said on Monday. The 23rd official cinematic adventure of the suave, but brutal 007, earned 20.1 million pounds ($32.36 million) after opening last Friday ...

Katrina disappointed about incomplete 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' song

Business Standard - ‎33 minutes ago‎
Filmmaker Yash Chopra has left a song incomplete from the upcoming "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" and Katrina Kaif, who was to feature with Shah Rukh Khan in the romantic song, is disappointed that she did not get to experience the iconic moment.

ICC says yes to day/night Tests with coloured balls

Firstpost - ‎3 hours ago‎
The ICC today gave its seal of approval to the day/night Test matches while leaving the member Boards to decide on the type and colour of the ball to be used, as it announced new playing conditions for Tests, ODIs and T20 Internationals ahead of Sri ...

It's for Sachin to take a call, says Gilchrist

The Hindu - ‎5 hours ago‎
Adam Gilchrist has seen Sachin Tendulkar from close quarters, watched with anxiety and admiration as the little Indian flourished in pressure situations against Australia away and home.

Ganguly walks away from IPL, first-class cricket

Firstpost - ‎6 hours ago‎
Four years after he announced his retirement from International cricket, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has called it quits from all levels of the game, deciding not to play in the IPL as well.

Mild quake in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu - ‎6 hours ago‎
A moderate earthquake measuring 3.8 on Richter scale rocked several districts in the State, mostly coastal parts, on Monday morning causing panic among the people who ran out of their homes.

'Manned mission to Mars could threaten life on the Red planet'

Indian Express - ‎4 hours ago‎
It could be decades before man steps foot on Mars, but scientists have warned that if he ever does, he'll bring with him trillions of tiny invaders that pose danger of contaminating the Red planet.

Sports `not to be blamed for sudden cardiac death`

Zee News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Washington: A new study has dispelled a myth that sudden cardiac arrests often take place during rigorous physical activity like while playing sports.

Women hoist kettlebells for strength and shapeliness

Indian Express - ‎3 hours ago‎
Kettlebells, classically a training tool of Russian strongmen, has become a go-to group fitness workout for women in pursuit of strong and sexy bodies, according to fitness experts.

Magnets could ease Alzheimer's disease pain

Times of India - ‎4 hours ago‎
Using a magnetic coil to stimulate the parts of the brain involved in memory and learning could help delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers.

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