The South Korean giants, Samsung Electronics, ended 2012 with a net profit of 16,650 million Euros, 73% more than the previous year and the highest figure achieved in the history of the company. The benefits are based on historical sales figure of 140,650 million Euros, 22% more than in 2011 because of the magnificent success of their smartphones, televisions, […]
Jan 26 2013 | Posted in
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At stumps on day one of the tour match against the South African Invitation XI, Pakistan had scored 178 runs for the loss six wickets, with Sarfraz Ahmed and Umar Gul on the crease. Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain won the toss and opted to bat first, in an effort to give his batsmen enough […]
Jan 26 2013 | Posted in
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Information Minister, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Friday criticized leader of the opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for his calls to remove political Governors before the parliamentary elections. Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad‚ the Minister termed Nisar’s demand as unlawful, claiming Governors have no link with executive authority. He said under the 18th […]
Wii U owners waiting for Capcom games such as the most recent instalment in the Resident Evil franchise or Lost Planet 3 to arrive on their console can stop now as the company has confirmed that late ports are not even under consideration. With a large portfolio of prolific franchise to its name, finding fans […]
Sequels may have become a norm in gaming industry over the last few years and that too for understandable reasons, but the Quantic Dream boss is one of the few industry players that are not too excited about yearly instalments becoming part of the gaming culture. During a recent interview with the PlayStation Magazine, the […]
Nintendo’s first-ever HD console Wii U has been under a lot of criticism because of its specifications and performance capabilities, which were and are still said to be below the likes of Sony’s current-generation console PlayStation 3 and Microsoft’s current-generation console Xbox 360. Now that the system is out in the market and reached the […]
Two-time Winter X Games Ski Big Air gold medallist Bobby Brown has predicted this year’s competition to feature quite a few triple corks. He made the bold prediction while speaking at a press conference held at the base of Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado, on Wednesday. According to the 21-year-old Winter X Games veteran and […]
Jan 25 2013 | Posted in
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Canadian half-pipe Justin Dorey will not be competing in the latest edition of Winter X Games that is scheduled to kick-off in Aspen, Colorado, on Thursday, January 24. The 24-year-old freeskier said that he has still not fully recovered from the shoulder injury that he sustained during Men’s Ski SuperPipe at last year’s Winter X […]
Jan 24 2013 | Posted in
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Twin bomb blasts killed at least four police men and two other people and injured 12 other people, including seven policemen in Karachi late Thursday, police said. Police officers were targeted as they arrived at the scene of the first blast at Quaid Abad neighbourhood of Karachi, a police officer said. The blasts […]
Pakistan Thursday confirmed that the United Nations Special Rapporteur is undertaking an inquiry into human rights violations in the U.S. drone strikes in the country’s tribal regions. Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Ahmad Khan said the exercise is part of a broader mandate given to the Rapporteur by the UN Human Rights Council to examine […]
Arun Kumar P., who is one of the most talented players in the younger lot of India, advanced into Men’s Singles main round after defeating Thakkar Anurag in qualifying round of Ajnani Devi Memorial All India Senior Ranking Tournament 2013 on Wednesday, January 23, in Hyderabad. The in-form Arun remained confident in all of his […]
Jan 24 2013 | Posted in
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Elisha Cuthbert planning her wedding without anyone’s assistance After a four-year courtship, the Happy Endings actress, 30, accepted a proposal from Canadian hockey player Dion Phaneuf, 27, in September 2012. Since then, Cuthbert has “really enjoyed” planning their big day without the assistance of a wedding planner. “You hear a lot about people saying that […]
Jan 24 2013 | Posted in
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