Jacob Cherian

With new and improved version, Google has launched a new Nexus 7 tablet with new and improved features that just might give the touted iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 a run for their money. One of the enhancements is graphics. Outfitting the Nexus with a full HD screen and improved processing capacity just goes beyond expectations.

Apple posted strong results with higher than expected quarterly revenue projected by Wall Street analysts.The impressive numbers stem from the ubiquitous iPhone, a phone that everyone wants to get their hands on.

Although it is the Queen who gets to know first hand about the affairs of the royal family through a formal notice, Prince Williams has decided to convey news of his baby directly to his grandmother.

Despite the largely ceremonial role that the monarchy plays in England, the Prince is accepted play a more active role in society, say soothsayers. This will be the first for a monarch, since kings and queens have ruled from the throne by tradition.

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, has sent a letter to Britain’s foreign office, stating its suggestions for inclusion in the European Union. The foreign office has been posted the letter on its website.

An investigation into the death of 23 children from eating a government sponsored lunch programme was the result of storing cooking oil and other ingredients in a insecticide containers.

Shane Warne is not only a good cricketer, but arguably one of the best bowlers ever. The legendary leg-spinner announced that he would not be playing with the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. A description on his website said, “Shane’s world class talents have been recognised through a number of distinguished awards, including being named one of only five Wisden’s Cricketers of the 20th Century, in Australia’s Cricket Team of the 20th Century, and BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 20...

Approximately, 400,000 Christian pilgrims found a way to get to Rio’s Copacabana beach despite a faulty cable disrupting the local Metro for hours. The Archbishop of Rio, Orani Tempesta, led the students at the beach in a preparatory mass ahead of the religious events leading up to the Roman Catholic Youth Festival.

A plane crashed at La Guardia airport after its landing gear crashed on Monday. Investigators are looking at the possible reasons for the crash. "The aircraft skidded down the runway on its nose and then veered off and came to rest in the grass area," said, Thomas Bosco, Acting Director of Aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

The Pope travelled in an open car and left his bullet proof pope mobile behind. After getting bogged down in a traffic jam, he switched to an open air vehicle so he could see the thousands who had flocked to see him.

In what is the hottest day since July 2006, a heatwave in U.K. has crowds flocking to beaches. The temperatures have hit record levels, say online reports. West London's Northold and Heathrow tagged at a temperature of 33.5 C (92.3 F) and the highest temperature before Monday was 32.2C at south-west London's Hampton Waterworks.

Newly elected Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd said send his best wishes to the royal family in a statement: "I think all Australians at the bottom of their hearts wish the royal bub all the best and certainly wish the new parents all the best as well. This is a day of great joy.

IT exporters like Infosys are looking into strategies of stalling their employees from working overseas, as calls for immigration reform have urged politicians to respond to loss of jobs and a pushback in the economy.

The Duchess of Cambridge is in labour, say emerging media reports. And Prince Williams is reportedly by her side, as she gives birth to the third in line to the throne.

Kenyan born cyclist Chris Froome has won the Tour de France (100th edition), by coming in more than four minutes early at the finishing line in Paris. This is the second victory for Britain after Bradley Wiggins won last year.

As the world awaits the birth of an heir to the British throne, Wikipedia has published a page of details in expectation of Kate Middleton's new baby.

With Kate Middleton overdue a week from her initial due date of July 13, reporters have queued up outside the Lindo wing of St. Mary’s Hospital for a first peek of Kate and Walliam’s baby. According to a recount of William’s birth, Princess Diana “had to be induced” when she gave birth to the Duke of Cambridge on June 21, 1982.

Researchers at the Imperial School of London have come up a new surgical knife that can isolate cancer tissue based on how the tissue smells when heated. If this sounds weird, it is a little far-fetched but can be an invaluable tool to surgeons who are unsure about differentiating malignant and benign tissue.

As everyone awaits the arrival of Kate and William' baby with anticipation, there are numerous conjectures about the gender, name and features of the child. According to speculation in the media, the delivery date is going to be closer to July 22.

With former President and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in the hospital, South Africa and the rest of the world prepare for one of the biggest celebrations in its history - his 95th birthday. Mandela, who is being treated for a chronic lung ailment at a Pretoria hospital is remembered for his contribution to the anti apartheid movement and for the 67 years of civil service.

A reversal of the ban against dance bars in Mumbai in 2005 by the Supreme Court has evoked sharp criticism from political parties. The hotel industry is thrilled with the court decision. However, the Maharashtra Congress, the Nationalist Congress and the Bharatiya Janat Party have expressed their disapproval at keeping dance bars open.

After reports alluded to a royal baby’s entry into the British monarchy later this week, or by the weekend, fans of the royal family are relieved that they have till next week for the much-awaited arrival. Kate and William are following the tradition of Princess Diana, who concealed the birth of the older Prince, say reports. Diana announced that the heir to the throne would arrive on July 1st, but William was born ten days earlier.

Forbes has listed Real Madrid as the most valuable sports club at a whopping $3.3 billion. That compares to $1.9 billion from 2012. "Real" shares its coveted position at the top with two other European football clubs: Manchester United of England moved down to second place to take Real's place and Barcelona moved up from no. 5 to no. 3.

The sensation behind the firing of Australia's national cricket coach Mickey Arthur came as a surprise to David Warner who believes his behaviour off the field may have contributed to the sacking, following a lacklaslustre performance in the Champions Trophy against India. Arthur has claimed he will sue Cricket Australian for firing him. The former coach is asking as much as $4 million for his dismissal from the team. As an alternative, he is ready to come back to his job.

The IPL spot fixing scandal that took place in May rocked the country and disappointed fans. Dravid, captain of the Rajasthan Royals, will be a prosecution witness for the case. Former captain of the Indian squad, Rahul Dravid said that he was not aware of the kind of fraud that was taking place among players.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of trapping intelligence whistleblower, Edward Snowden Russia, saying that he is free to go where he wants as soon as he is able to do so.

Masterchef extraordinaire and TV personality Nigella Lawson and advertising mogul Charles Saatchi have decided to divorce, say news reports.The decision to end their nuptual agreement comes a few weeks after the couple were seen having a 'playful tiff',I where Nigella's 74-year-old husband grabbed her by the neck in a restaurant terrace in london, reports say.

The move comes after newly elected Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s visit to Indonesia in early July. He has warned critics not to expect progress on the asylum boat issue since he was seeking to form a strong trade and business relationship with the largest Muslim country in the world.

Following surgery after a stroke, U.S. country singer Randy Travis is reportedly awake and making progress, according to a statement released by the Texas hospital where the 54-year-old is recuperating