Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12

  Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12

Set of 12 LED Ice Cubes. Liquid Activated. Light up your party with these cool LED Ice Cubes. The ice cubes have water-activated sensors and will flash automatically with different colors when they are put in liquids like cocktails, beers, drinks, vodka,wine, waters etc. They can be used on every happy occasions,celebrations, parties,ceremonies,weddings, hotels, bars, pubs and add happy and mystery atmosphere. After using, just let it dry and put in dry places for the second use.

LED LIGHTED-UP Material: PS plastic )+AG3 battery Size:2.5cm*3cm*2.7cm
Battery life:8-25 hours
Note:
- Please do not eat, avoid putting in the drink whose temperature is too high.
- Water Proof and Safe.
- Only 12 ice cubes will be sent and glasses are not included in the pack.
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Set of 12 LED Ice Cubes. Liquid Activated. Light up your party with these cool LED Ice Cubes. The ice cubes have water-activated sensors and will flash automatically with different colors when they are put in liquids like cocktails, beers, drinks, vodka,wine, waters etc. They can be used on every happy occasions,celebrations, parties,ceremonies,weddings, hotels, bars, pubs and add happy and mystery atmosphere. After using, just let it dry and put in dry places for the second use.


LED LIGHTED-UP Material: PS plastic )+AG3 battery Size:2.5cm*3cm*2.7cm

Battery life:8-25 hours

Note:

- Please do not eat, avoid putting in the drink whose temperature is too high.

- Water Proof and Safe.

- Only 12 ice cubes will be sent and glasses are not included in the pack.
Set of 12 LED Ice Cubes. Liquid Activated. Light up your party with these cool LED Ice Cubes. The ice cubes have water-activated sensors and will flash automatically with different colors when they are put in liquids like cocktails, beers, drinks, vodka,wine, waters etc. They can be used on every happy occasions,celebrations, parties,ceremonies,weddings, hotels, bars, pubs and add happy and mystery atmosphere. After using, just let it dry and put in dry places for the second use.

LED LIGHTED-UP Material: PS plastic )+AG3 battery Size:2.5cm*3cm*2.7cm
Battery life:8-25 hours
Note:
- Please do not eat, avoid putting in the drink whose temperature is too high.
- Water Proof and Safe.
- Only 12 ice cubes will be sent and glasses are not included in the pack.
- See more at: http://www.packnbuy.com/party-bar-accessories-flashing-led-ice-cubes-set-id-408916.html#sthash.pWQM67yl.dpuf

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Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
Flashing LED Ice Cubes Set of 12
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Doomed Skull Head Beer Mug Cup with Capacity 500 ml.


Enjoy this Doomed Skull Head Beer Mug Cup with Capacity 500 ml.

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Make your Chilli Tequila even more EXPLOSIVE thanks to the Bombs Away Shot Glasses! Great Housewarming and Bachelor Gifts! Make your next party a complete BLOW OUT with this.Make your Chilli Tequila even more EXPLOSIVE thanks to the Bombs Away Shot Glasses! Great Housewarming and Bachelor Gifts! Make your next party a complete BLOW OUT with this.

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For a Unique Honeymoon: 5 Exotic Spa Resorts in India


If you are planning for a luxurious honeymoon along with complete mind and body relaxation, spa resorts are the perfect choice for you. The concept that has caught up fast in India has been most couples’ favorite for the past few years, and why not? After all, not only do these resorts offer an exotic getaway for you and your partner, but they also take care of your complete physical and spiritual well-being. So, if you are looking for some peace and quiet with your sweetheart, we have for you the top five names to look for in India.

Ananda Spa, Rishikesh


India’s foremost destination spa, and the first one to be voted as the number one in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Ananda is a choice if you are looking for a divine experience. Sandwiched between the Ganges and the Himalayas, Ananda has a variety for options to get you both pampered- yoga, exotic massages and therapies using their homemade products, hydrotherapy and a special spa cuisine. But the most amazing spa experience for couples is their Kama Suite, where the environment is customized as per your choice.
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Wildflower Hall Spa, The Oberoi, Shimla

22 acres of virgin wood with pine and cedar, the Wildflower Spa resort at The Oberoi, Shimla, is a fairy tale destination for everyone in love. It has been voted as one of the best luxury spas in the country by World Travel Awards. It offers aroma therapy using fresh plant and flower extracts. The outdoor Jacuzzi and hot tub at the cliff are attractions that most couples love to indulge in.
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Sereno Spa, Park Hyatt, Goa

Sereno Spa at the Park Hyatt in Goa, has been voted as the ‘World's No. 1 Spa’ and ‘Best Spa in the Indian and Asian Subcontinent’ by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler in 2006. Sereno offers extremely traditional and rare to find Ayurvedic and Yogic treatments targeting the body and the soul. It is located on a stretch of beach along the Goan coastline, overlooking the Arabian Sea, and is spread over 36,000 sq. ft. The Synchronised Abhyanga “Four Hands” massage and the traditional Marma Facial are a must-try here.
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Maya Spa, Zuri Hotels, Kumarakom

Its location itself makes it a honeymooners’ favorite! Situated at the pristine backwaters in Kerala, It is indeed difficult to put together a list of spa resorts in India and ignore the Maya Spa at the Zuri Hotels in Kumarakom. Awarded ‘Best Resort Spa’ at the 2007 Asia Spa Awards, the Maya Spa specializes in Ayurvedic, Oriental and Western-style spa treatments. They have 14 specially dedicated rooms to ensure a complete rejuvenation for you.
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Jiva Spa, Vivaanta by Taj, Cochin

Located on a peaceful island, the Jiva Spa is a relaxing getaway for all couples in love. This is another Ayurveda specialist on our list for your complete well-being. But what makes Jiva unique is the fact that they have their own specially designed, signature treatments as well. It is especially known for its Jivaniya Treatment that promises to revitalise you by improving blood circulation. This is must-visit with your sweetheart for a peaceful and romantic vacation.
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For Faster Weight Loss you need 15 Small Changes


 If your goal is to lose weight and exercise more, forget the deprivation diet and marathon workouts. Research shows that taking baby steps--not giant leaps--is the best way to get lasting results.

A study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine found that participants who made one small, potentially permanent change in their food choices and/or physical activity each week (such as drinking one fewer can of soda or walking 5 more minutes each day) lost more than twice as much belly fat, 2½ more inches off their waistlines, and about 4 times more weight during a 4-month program, compared with those who followed traditional calorie-restriction and physical-activity guidelines.
"When you focus on just a couple of small changes at a time, you begin to ingrain some healthy habits that last for a lifetime, rather than trying an all-or-nothing approach that more often than not fails because it's too hard to follow," says Lesley Lutes, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of psychology at East Carolina University.
We've uncovered 15 simple steps (with proven results) to help you move more, eat less, and look and feel better than ever. Add just one or two a week to your regular routine and you can lose nearly 3 inches off your waistline and be about 10 pounds lighter in a few months. Even better: Once these healthy habits become second nature, they'll benefit you for a lifetime.

RELATED: 7 Weight Loss Mistakes Even Healthy Women Make
1. Pick up a pen
Mindlessly munching on a bag of chips could result in easily polishing off the whole thing; write down how much you've eaten and you're more likely to practice portion control. Keeping a food log helps control extra calories in two ways: the combination of plain old reality check (I just ate 30 minutes ago!) and awareness that what you're putting in your mouth will soon be recorded for posterity. In a recent study, people who kept a food journal lost twice as much weight as those who didn't. When they combined it with a moderate diet and exercise plan, they lost an average of 13 pounds in 6 months. Journaling also gives you insight on your eating habits, says Dr. Lutes. Do you skip meals? Eat the same during the week as on the weekend? Binge when you're feeling stressed? "Knowing your routine helps you figure out what changes are right for you," she adds.
2. Skip through commercials
Get moving during your favorite TV shows. Skip, dance, go up and down some stairs, run in place--anything that gets your heart rate up so you feel somewhat breathless, says Geralyn Coopersmith, senior national manager at Equinox Fitness. Do it for each 2-minute break (forget the TiVo) during a typical 2-hour TV night and you'll burn an extra 270 calories a day--which can translate to a 28-pound weight loss in a year.
3. Limit high-fat foods
Tag the high-fat/high-calorie foods that are typically your favorites (our top five: cookies, candy, ice cream, potato chips, and fries) and gradually downshift. "If you're eating six of these foods a week, try to go down to five," says Dr. Lutes. Each week, drop another until you're at no more than one or two; at the same time, add in a good-for-you choices like baby carrots, sautéed broccoli, oranges, and other fresh fruits and veggies.
4. Sign up for e-newsletters
One study from Kaiser Permanente found that people who received weekly e-mails about diet and fitness for 16 weeks substantially increased their levels of physical activity and intake of healthy foods like fruits and vegetables while cutting back on trans and saturated fats. Sign up forPrevention's weekly weight loss newsletters like, "Exercise of the Week," "Eat Up, Slim Down," or "400 Calorie Fix."
5. Walk 5 minutes more
In Dr. Lutes's pilot study, increasing daily activity levels by just a few minutes at a time helped participants lose weight. Eventually, your goal should be to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day (burning off about 120 extra calories daily, or 12½ pounds a year), but it doesn't have to be all at once.

6. Add mini strength-training
Basic body-weight exercises like squats and push-ups are a simple way to build more metabolism-revving muscle in minutes, and research shows they're just as effective as hitting the gym. "Your muscles don't know the difference between working against your body's own resistance and on a fancy piece of equipment," says Wayne Westcott, PhD, fitness research director at Quincy College and Prevention advisor. "The one rule to follow is that each exercise should fatigue your muscles within 60 to 90 seconds."
Try this mini-workout: Do 10 reps each of knee push-ups, squats, crunches, lunges, and chair dips. Then gradually increase the number of reps it takes for your muscles to feel fully fatigued.

RELATED: 8 Effective Exercises You're Not Doing
7. Climb 3 extra flights
Have a choice between riding and climbing? Including 2 to 3 minutes of stair climbing per day--covering about three to five floors--can burn enough calories to eliminate the average American's annual weight gain of 1 to 2 pounds a year. It's also good for more than just your waistline: Men who climbed more than 70 flights of stairs a week had 18% lower mortality rates than those who climbed fewer than 20 flights a week, according to one Harvard study. Start with just a couple of flights a day; if you're already a dedicated climber, aim to add three more flights to your daily trek.
8. Take a pedometer with you
Just as you wouldn't leave home without your cell phone, make a pedometer a must-have accessory. Research shows pedometer users take nearly 2,500 more steps a day (over 1 mile, or about 100 calories) than nonusers. Over a year, that's enough to burn off about 10 pounds.
9. Brown-bag it more
You'll save thousands of calories (not to mention hundreds of dollars) over the course of a year. Consider this: A premade chicken Caesar wrap from a chain restaurant has 610 calories, more than 40% of which come from fat, as well as 1,440 mg of sodium (more than half the recommended daily amount). Make your own with presliced deli chicken breast on whole wheat bread with light mayo and romaine lettuce for about 230 calories. You'll cut almost 400 calories and about 520 mg of sodium, which leaves room for a side salad and could still add up to a 28-pound weight loss after a year. "When you make and eat your own food, you not only control the quality and portion sizes but also reduce the amount of sugar, salt, and fat that you're consuming, which can be significantly higher in restaurant fare," says Ashley Koff, RD, a Prevention advisor and nutrition consultant based in Los Angeles.
10. Obey the 1-mile rule
Americans use their cars for two-thirds of all trips that are less than 1 mile and 89% of all trips that are 1 to 2 miles, yet each additional hour you spend driving is associated with a 6% increase in obesity. Burn calories instead of gas by following this rule: If your errands are less than 1 mile away, vow to walk them at a brisk pace instead of driving. Or park where you can run several errands within a mile instead of moving your car each time. Walk every day and you'll be 13 to 17 pounds lighter next year.

11. Take 10 to eat a treat
Try this strategy to permanently reduce cravings: Portion out one serving of your favorite treat, taking a minute to smell it, look at it, and think about it. Take one small bite. Chew slowly, moving it around your mouth and focusing on the texture and taste, then swallow. Ask yourself whether you want another bite or if that satisfied you. If you still want more, repeat, this time chewing the food 20 times. Continue this eating exercise for as long as you want or until you finish the serving (it should take about 10 minutes).
"When you take the time to slow down and be more mindful of what something really tastes like, you'll feel more satisfied," says Dr. Lutes. "Many of our participants told us that after a while, they didn't enjoy the treat as much as they thought they would, or they were content after just a couple of bites and were better able to stop eating when they were satisfied."

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12. Eat fruit--don't drink 'em
Skip juice and eat the whole fruit, instead. You'll not only get more heart-healthy fiber in your diet (3.5 g for a small apple versus .5 g in a glass of juice), you'll also stay satisfied, longer. Research shows that fiber aside, liquid carbohydrates just aren't as filling as solids. "When you chew a food, you generate more saliva, which in turn carries a message to the brain that your gut needs to get ready for digestion," explains Koff. "Drinking doesn't require such digestion, so the body doesn't register that it's full as quickly." Plus there are the extra calories--48% more if you're drinking that juice rather than eating the whole apple. (Do that daily and you may gain up to 4 pounds by year's end.)

13. Get technical support
You know exercising with a friend makes you more accountable (nobody wants to leave a pal stranded on a street corner at 6 AM). But your workouts don't always have to be done face to face. One study found women who had some form of social support, either through in person counseling or an on-line chat group, lost more than 15 pounds over a 9-month period, dropping about 300 calories from their daily diet and walking about a mile more each day than from their starting point.
14. Go old school with coffee
A regular cup with a dash of milk and even a little sugar has hundreds of fewer calories then the blended drinks, which are practically dessert in a cup. One recent study of about 3,000 purchases from 115 coffee shops in New York City found that servings of brewed coffee or tea averaged about 63 calories (including milk and sugar), while the fancier drinks averaged nearly four times more, with 239 calories. A daily habit can translate to an 18-pound gain over a year.
15. Sleep away weight gain
Make a point of turning in earlier and you'll see weight loss within a week. Research from the University of Pennsylvania found even just a few nights of sleep deprivation can lead to almost immediate weight gain. Scientists asked participants to sleep about 10 hours a night for two days, followed by five nights of sleep restriction and four nights of recovery. After the 11 days, the sleep-deprived group gained almost 3 pounds, compared with a well-rested control group.

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LG announces L90, L70, L40 mid-range smartphones


Expanding its smartphone portfolio, LG has announced that it will be unveiling the third generation of its L-series smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014.
All L Series III models - L90, L70, L40 - will come with Android 4.4 KitKat. The L90 has a 4.7-inch display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 8 megapixel camera and 1GB of RAM. The phone has an internal storage of 8GB.
The LG L70 has a 4.5-inch IPS display and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The phone will either come with an 8 megapixel or 5 megapixel camera - depending on market.
LG announces L90, L70, L40 mid-range smartphones; to be unveiled at MWC 2014

All L Series III models - L90, L70, L40 - will come with Android 4.4 KitKat.

The L40 features a 3.5-inch display, but quite like the L70, it also comes powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It has 512MB of RAM and 3 megapixel camera.
There will be Quick Window smart covers available for these phones. Quick Window, which comes in three vibrant colours, is the first cover from LG to be designed specifically for a mid-range smartphone.
According to LG, Quick Window offers functional benefits beyond just protection from drops and bumps, as the see-through window allows one to see who's calling and check the time without opening the cover.
The company is yet to announce their pricing and availability.
L90 Key Specifications:
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Quad-Core
- Display: 4.7-inch IPS (960 x 540) qHD
- Memory: 8GB / 1GB RAM
- Camera: 8.0MP / 1.3MP
- Battery: 2,540mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Size: 131.6 x 66.0 x 9.7mm
- Network: 3G (HSPA+21Mbps)

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L70 Key Specifications:
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual-Core
- Display: 4.5-inch IPS (800 x 400)
- Memory: 4GB / 1GB RAM
- Camera: 8.0MP or 5.0MP / VGA - depends on market
- Battery: 2,100mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Size: 127.2 x 66.8 x 9.5mm
- Network: 3G (HSPA+21Mbps)

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L40 Key Specifications:
- Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual-Core
- Display: 3.5-inch (480 x 320)
- Memory: 4GB / 512MB RAM
- Camera: 3.0MP
- Battery: 1,700mAh or 1,540mAh (removable) - depends on market
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Size: 109.4 x 59.0 x 11.9mm
- Network: 3G (HSDPA+14.4Mbps)

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A device that could help predict heart attacks

Facing a stiff competition from rivals in the mobile space, Apple seems to have decided to go a step ahead and expand into new product categories. But the new product Apple is reportedly working on is no less than a surprise.
According to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to expand into both medical devices and cars.
If the report is to be believed, the company is currently working on a device that could predict heart attacks by listening to the sound of your blood. For this new device, Apple is working with audio engineer Tomlinson Holman, who is known for inventing THX and 10.2 surround sound, said the report.
Apple reportedly working on a device that could help predict heart attacks

Apple is working with audio engineer Tomlinson Holman, who is known for inventing THX and 10.2 surround sound. (Apple Store exterior, via Shutterstock)

Rumours are doing the rounds that, besides medical devices, Apple is also planning to foray into automobiles. However, there are no clear reports that can elucidate Apple's interest in cars.
The San Francisco Chronicle report said that Apple's Adrian Perica had met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk last spring, but there are no details as to what was the agenda of the meeting and what all disucssions had taken place during the meeting.

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Narendra Modi : Centre politicising gate installation at Narmada dam

Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday alleged that the Centre was ignoring the state's repeated demand to install gates at the Sardar Sarovar dam.
"Forty years after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of the project, the state is still fighting for the installation of gates at Narmada dam, only because of non-cooperation from the Congress government at Centre," Modi said in Gujarat on Monday.
He addressed a farmers' rally after laying the foundation stone of the ambitious Rs 10,000 crore Saurashtra Narmada Avataran Irrigation project, which will take Narmada water to 115 dams and reservoirs in Saurashtra. Saurashtra region gets less than average rainfall, and water shortage is a perennial problem.
Centre politicising gate installation at Narmada dam, says Narendra Modi
Centre politicising gate installation at Narmada dam, says Narendra Modi
"I met Prime Minister (Manmohan Singh) many times and sought permission to install gates, but received a cold response... which has annoyed all of us," Modi said, adding that the installation work would take nearly three years. "Nearly 60 per cent of water from Narmada river goes to waste as the dam work is incomplete, which we could save by installing the gates," he said.
"Congress has a problem with chaiwala (tea seller), but politics should be in its place and Congress should not scuttle the aspirations of farmers of the Saurashtra region.
"We have an economist Prime Minister and a knowledgeable Finance Minister, but the country's growth rate in agriculture has stagnated at two or three per cent, while Gujarat, which is facing shortage of water, has achieved 10 per cent growth rate," Modi said.


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Congress, NCP may swap Raigad and Amravati seats in Maharashtra

Having finalised the 26:22 seat sharing formula, Congress and NCP in Maharashtra are likely to swap Raigad and Amravati Lok Sabha constituencies in the coming general elections.
NCP will most probably field Water Resources Minister Sunil Tatkare, a close aide of Ajit Pawar, from Raigad, while PWD minister Chhagan Bhujbal will test waters from Nashik parliamentary seat, replacing his nephew Sameer. NCP will give the Amravati seat to Congress in return for Raigad.
NCP had proposed that as Congress was unable to wrest the Raigad seat from Shiv Sena for the three consecutive terms, it should be given a chance, sources said. Similarly, NCP could not win Amravati seat, which was unsuccessfully contested by Rajendra Gavai of RPI last time with its's support.
LS polls: Congress, NCP may swap Raigad and Amravati seats in Maharashtra
LS polls: Congress, NCP may swap Raigad and Amravati seats in Maharashtra
However, Congress sources said that the swap was not yet finalised. NCP sources said party supremo and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will meet ministers and office-bearers deputed to tour the 22 constituencies on Tuesday. "He will take stock of the political situation in the 22 constituencies and discuss finalisation of candidates. It is likely that both Congress and NCP will announce their list of candidates after February 21," party sources added.
Home Minister R R Patil has toured the Maadha constituency and interacted with the local party leaders to discuss who would replace Sharad Pawar. Pawar has been elected to the Rajya Sabha and has announced quitting electoral politics. "The local unit of NCP is divided between senior leader Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil and Suresh Shinde, brother of local MLA Baban Shinde," sources informed.
Despite the local unit in Satara demanding that senior leader Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar be given the ticket, it is likely that sitting MP Udayanraje Bhosale will be fielded again, sources added. After some delay, Congress and NCP decided to continue with 26:22 formula (26 for Congress and 22 for NCP) for the 48 seats in Maharashtra.
NCP has already said that it will not part with Kolhapur seat, and has decided to field Dhananjay Mahadik. The sitting MP, Sadashiv Mandlik, had contested as an independent after being denied ticket by NCP in 2009, and has since joined Congress.
Sources said Congress was not demanding Hingoli for Indian Youth Congress chief Rajiv Satav, as he had decided not to contest. Sitting NCP MPs Supriya Sule (Baramati), Padamsinh Patil (Osmanabad), Sanjay Dina Patil (Mumbai North East), Sanjeev Naik (Thane), Praful Patel (Gondia) will get tickets again.
Laxman Jagtap (Maval), Anand Paranjpye (Kalyan), Suryakanta Patil (HIngoli) have been finalised. Ministers Jaidutt Kshirsagar and Suresh Dhas are vying for the Beed Lok Sabha seat, against BJP leader Gopinath Munde.


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Rajiv Gandhi assassination

The fate of three death row convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case will be sealed on Tuesday when the Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on their plea for commutation of their sentence to life imprisonment on ground of delay in deciding their mercy plea.
The judgement will be delivered by a bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, which had reserved its verdict on the plea of three convicts--Santhan, Murugan and Perarivalan- on February 4.
Their plea was strongly opposed by the Centre which had said that it was not a fit case for the apex court to commute death sentence on the ground of delay in deciding mercy plea. Admitting that there has been delay in deciding the mercy petitions, the government, however, had contended that the delay was not unreasonable, unexplainable and unconscionable to commute death penalty.
SC to announce on plea of convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination

Verdict on plea of convicts in Rajiv Gandhi case tomorrow

The counsel, appearing for the convicts, had contested the Centre's arguments, saying that they have suffered due to the delay by the government in deciding the mercy petitions and the apex court should intervene and commute their death sentence to life term.
The convicts had submitted that mercy plea of other condemned prisoners, which were filed after them, were decided but their petitions were kept pending by the government.
The apex court had in May 2012 decided to adjudicate the petitions of Rajiv Gandhi killers against their death penalty and had directed that their plea, pending with the Madras High Court, be sent to it.
The court had passed the order on a petition by one L K Venkat, seeking transfer of their plea out of Tamil Nadu on the ground that free and fair hearing would not be possible in the state due to the surcharged atmosphere in favour of the convicts.


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McCullum-led NZ stun India by taking a 325-run lead on Day 4

Bowlers win you Test matches because you need 20 wickets to win one. India were once again taught that lesson by New Zealand on Monday when Brendon McCullum's second consecutive double century, BJ Watling's 124 and a world-record partnership of 352 for the sixth wicket between those two pushed the visitors out of the driver's seat on the penultimate day of the second Test in Wellington.
India could take just one wicket in the entire fourth day's play that was dominated by New Zealand who began proceedings six runs ahead and ended up adding 319 more to it to build a lead of 325 - largely due to the record-breaking partnership between McCullum and Watling.

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Shami was the only bowler to take a wicket in three session on Monday when he removed Watling with the third new ball of the Kiwi second innings. But it had no effect on McCullum who continued to make India pay heavily for dropping him twice on Sunday. He was batting on 281 and debutant Jimmy Neesham on 66 when stumps were drawn with NZ 571 for 6.
2nd Test: McCullum-led NZ stun India by taking a 325-run lead on Day 4

McCullum (281*) struck his second double ton of the series in a world record stand with Watling (124) as India could take just one wicket on Day 4 of the 2nd Test.

India had New Zealand in a spot of bother at 94 for 5 after taking a 246-run lead in the first innings on day three but to their frustration are now facing the prospect of even losing the match.

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McCullum's marathon knock has now extended to six sessions at the crease, facing 525 balls and hitting 28 fours and 4 sixes. After Watling departed, Neesham came out playing strokes and had a debut half-century under his belt with the help of 9 fours.
For India, Zaheer Khan (3 for 129), Mohammad Shami (2 for 136) and Ishant Sharma (0 for 124) toiled hard on an unresponsive pitch, particularly with the third new ball. Ravindra Jadeja (1 for 108) was rendered ineffective as well. Part-timers Rohit Sharma (0 for 40) and Virat Kohli (0 for 13) were given a go to try something different, while skipper MS Dhoni (0 for 5) also bowled after the tea-break.

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New Zealand started day four at 252 for 5 but McCullum and Watling didn't allow the Indians to take advantage of any early morning help on offer. And once they had re-settled after a good night's sleep, runs started flowing from the Kiwi bats.
The first hour of play on Monday accrued 56 runs in 13 overs and the 200 of the partnership was on the board. Dhoni made use of Jadeja with an attacking field, but the Kiwis had spent enough time on the crease by now to handle those tactics.

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McCullum raised his 150 and with that shifted his target to another double hundred in the series. India had half a chance of dismissing the Kiwi skipper when, after being give two lives on Monday, he edged Zaheer past the slip cordon wherein Shikhar Dhawan was standing at third slip. Watling though was solid as ever at the other end, and the 250-run partnership came up in the 126th over, just before the break.
Starting at 440 for 5 after tea, the set batsmen had another string of batting records coming their way, with the pitch playing perfect foil to them. As Dhoni bowled his gentle medium-pace first up, McCullum and Watling crossed the 350-mark for their partnership in the 159th over.
An over later, they brought up the highest ever sixth-wicket partnership in Test cricket breaking the 351-mark by Mahela and Prasanna Jayawardene, also set against India at Ahmedabad in 2009. NZ lead also swelled to 200 in the meantime.
Dhoni then took the third new ball and Shami brought relief straight away by trapping Watling in front, but not before he had done enough damage to India's chance of a first win in 2014.
Neesham had no intentions of holding himself back and came out in a free-flowing mode to easily collect boundaries while also rotating strike appreciably with his senior partner.
McCullum, in the the meantime, brought up his 250 - raising the possibility of another piece of history by becoming the first Test trip-centurion from New Zealand on the final day of India's forgettable tour.

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Interim Budget 2014: Reject the charge of policy paralysis, says Chidambaram

Finance minister P Chidambaram - attempting to be heard above the sloganeering of lawmakers protesting against the Telangana Bill as he presented his interim budget  for 2014 - today said the government has managed to contain both the fiscal deficit and the current account deficits and has kept them below target.

He called out to all political parties to "pledge that we will do nothing that will affect the stability of the Indian economy."

With general elections only months away, Mr Chidambaram cannot announce big bang reforms or tax changes, but can list the achievements of his government in his report card on the economy over the last year.

Following are the highlights of his speech:

Global cues not to overly hit India, India held its head above water during global crisis
Fiscal deficit for 2013-14 will be contained at 4.6%
Export seen at $326 billion showing 6.3 per cent year-on-year growth
Growth for FY14 estimated at 4.9%; Q3, Q4 growth seen at 5.2%
I reject the argument of policy paralysis
Let history be the judge of last 10 years
Economy in much better shape now than it was two years ago
10-year trend growth rate at 6.2 per cent, UPA I and II delivered above trend rate
Fiscal deficit down, CAD down, inflation moderated and growth picking up
Merchandise export to grow by 6.8% to USD 326 billion
3 more industrial corridors - Chennai-Bangalore, Bangalore-Mumbai, Amritsar-Kolkata - under various stages of implementation
GDP growth rate in Q3 and Q4 of 2013-14 will be at least 5.2%
Power capacity rises to 234,600 MW in 10 years
Expenditure on education has risen from Rs 10,145 crore 10 years ago to Rs 79,251 crore this year
Sugar decontrol, gradual correction of diesel prices, application for new bank licenses, sick electricity distribution companies restructured
Plan expenditure to remain unchanged at 5.55 lakh crore in 2014-15
Government fully committed to Aadhaar project. Even critics of the project will realise it's a tool of empowerment
Budgetary support to Railways increased
PSUs to achieve record capex of Rs 2,57,645 crore in 2013-14
500 MW fast breeder nuclear reaction in Kalpakkam to be ready shortly; 7 nuclear power reactors under construction
National Solar Mission to undertake 4 ultra mega solar power projects in 2014-15
Rs 1,200 crore additional assistance to N-E states to be released before end of the year
Rs 1,000 crore grant for Nirbhaya Fund will be non-lapsable; another Rs 1,000 crore to be given next fiscal
Non planned expenditure at 12.7 lakh crore
Fuel subsidy pegged at Rs 65,000 crore, food subsidy at Rs 1.15 lakh crore in 2014-15
Fuel subsidy worth Rs 35,000 crore to be rolled over in 2014-15
Rs 3,370 crore to transferred to 2.1 crore LPG users; Government committed to Aadhaar-based LPG transfer but scheme on hold temporarily
Defence allocation up 10% at Rs 2.24 lakh crore
Government has accepted principle of one rank, one pay for defence forces. Rs 500 crore estimated requirement for implementing one-rank-one-pay scheme for armed forces in 2014-15
Food subsidy will be Rs 1,15,000 crore for implementation of National Food Security Act
Budgetary support to Railways increased from Rs 26,000 crore to Rs 29,000 crore 2014-15
Rs 2,46,397 crore allocated for food, fertilizer and fuel subsidy
I have kept Rs 5,55,322 crore for plan expenditure
Re-capitalise public sector banks
Fortunes of China and India has an impact on the whole world
UPA government has clear line of sight to the goals we have set for ourselves
Fiscal consolidation - achieve target of 3% deficit
In a developing economy, we must accept that when our aim is high growth there will be moderate inflation
In next three decades, India's nominal will be on third rank after US and China
RBI must strike a balance between price stability and growth
States have the fiscal space to bear a reasonable proportion for allocation of flagship programmes
Disappointed that we have not been able to implement GST (goods and services tax)
To place DTC Bill for public comments
Minority bank accounts have swelled to 43,53,000 by 2013-14 from 14,15,000 bank accounts 10 years ago
Rs 6000 crore to rural housing fund, Rs 2000 crore for urban housing fund
Moratorium on interest on student loans taken before March 31, 2009; to benefit 9 lakh borrowers
Excise duty on small cars, motorcycles, scooters reduced from 12 to 8 per cent till 30.06.2014.
Excise duty on consumer durables  cut from 12 to 10 per cent till 30.6.2014.
Cut excise duty on mid segment cars to 20% from 24%
Duty cut on SUV cars from 30% to 24%

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Special Valentine's offer at Sahara Star - 2014

Evergreen Love at Sahara Star
Evergreen Love at Sahara Star
The Earth Plate

Buffet with an elaborate and exquisite menu comprising of cuisines from across the world along with with additional live counters
  • Unlimited Sparkling wine and selected brands of liquor/beer as well as Soft beverage, mocktails and fresh juices.
  • Add-ons: A long stemmed rose bud for the lady and photograph as a memento.
  • Price: Rs 2,500 + taxes per person, from 7pm to midnight

The Ocean - Chef's Table
  • A four course dinner with a bottle of champagne
  • Add-ons: A box of Cholclates for the lady along with a bouquet of Red Roses photograph as a memento.
  • Price: Rs 17,500+ taxe per couple, 8pm to midnight 

The Ocean - Private Dining Room
  • A four course dinner with a bottle of champagne followed by two shots of Bailey's with chocolate strawberry
  • Add-ons: A box of Cholclates for the lady along with a bouquet of Red Roses.
  • Pick up and drop within Mumbai (Honda Accord)
  • Banner Display by Scuba divers with personal message
  • Photograph as a memento
  • Decoration: PDR table to be laid with Red satin cloth & the PDR to be filled with Red heart shaped balloons and candles with romantic music in the background.
  • Price: Rs 45,000 + taxes per couple, 8 pm to midnight 

A pair of musicians with a guitar shall be singing in the restaurants, creating the perfect romantic experience for your unforgettable date. Don't forget to make your booking before 14th Feburary! Just share your contact details with us and our team shall take care of the rest. :) Call on +91 22 3980 7444 or SMS "SAHARASTAR" to 59090 or email at info@saharastar.com


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Sony Hopes Its 4th Overhaul Is the One That Counts



The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant, which predicted on Thursday that it would lose 110 billion yen, or about $1.1 billion, in its current fiscal year, said it would sell its unprofitable personal computer unit. It also announced plans to turn its equally troubled television manufacturing business into a separate, wholly owned subsidiary. And it said it would cut 5,000 jobs.



The overhaul marks the fourth round of large-scale job cuts over the past decade. Sony announced 10,000 reductions in 2005, 8,000 more in 2008 and a further 10,000 two years ago, bringing its head count down to 145,000 as of September.
“Sony has had bigger cuts,” said Damian Thong, an analyst at Macquarie Securities “But these are, in some ways, the most meaningful cuts.”While previous divestitures have involved peripheral operations in areas like chemicals, now Sony is ridding itself of a brand and a business: Vaio computers, which it once considered central to its ambitions of keeping pace with global technology powers like Apple and Samsung Electronics. And it is positioning itself at arm’s length from television, a sector in which its Trinitron and Bravia TVs once set the standards in picture quality and brand image.
While Sony’s problems reflect a broader crisis in the Japanese electronics industry, other companies, like Panasonic, have moved more aggressively to restructure. Panasonic, which has been pulling out of certain consumer electronics markets, like smartphones, and focusing more on behind- the-scenes businesses like batteries for electric cars, this week reported that its quarterly earnings more than tripled.
While some investors and analysts have urged Sony to get out of consumer electronics entirely, the chief executive, Kazuo Hirai, reiterated on Thursday that he wanted to rebuild around promising areas like game consoles and smartphones.
Those businesses showed progress in the quarter ended in December. Sony reported a “significant increase in sales of smartphones” as well as a big jump in operating income in its game division because of the introduction of the PS4 console.
Over all, the company reported net income of ¥27 billion, or $267 million, after a loss of ¥10.8 billion a year earlier. Sales rose to ¥2.41 trillion from ¥1.95 trillion, though the main factor was a weaker yen, which increases the value of overseas sales when converted into the Japanese currency.
But investors have gotten used to a dose of bad news following any sign of improvement from Sony, and Thursday brought no exception, with the new estimate of a ¥110 billion loss for the current fiscal year, which ends in March, after a previous forecast of a profit of ¥30 billion. While much of the expected loss will come from restructuring costs, Sony also lowered its full-year sales forecast for smartphones to 40 million devices from 42 million.At a news conference in Tokyo, Mr. Hirai described the agreement to sell the PC unit — to the investment fund Japan Industrial Partners — as an “agonizing decision.” Sony said it planned to keep a 5 percent stake in the new PC company to be formed from the sale. Other terms, including the price, remain subject to negotiation, Sony said.
Japan Industrial Partners specializes in buying unwanted assets from Japanese electronics giants, including companies like NEC and Olympus.
Japan Industrial Partners “believes that with its support, the new company that will operate the Vaio-branded PC business will be able to achieve future growth and profitability and meet the expectations of Vaio customers by leveraging the wealth of innovative design expertise and operational know- how accumulated by Sony within the PC business,” the companies said in a statement.
Along with televisions, PCs have been a particular drag on Sony. PC shipments from all makers worldwide fell 10 percent last year, to 316 million, according to Gartner, a research firm, as more consumers turned to tablet computers or smartphones to connect to the Internet. Sony’s share of that total slipped to 1.9 percent worldwide in 2013 from 2.1 percent in 2012, Gartner said, making it the ninth-largest maker of PCs worldwide.
With profit margins under pressure in the PC sector, only a handful of the biggest companies, including the market leader, Lenovo, make money in the business.
“Somebody has to exit from the market because there are still too many competitors,” said Mikako Kitagawa, an analyst at Gartner. “This is an extremely difficult market in which to survive. That is not going to change.”
After splitting off its television business into a subsidiary, Sony said, the new unit will focus on expensive sets, including ultra-high-resolution 4K TVs, while scaling back output of cheaper models.
While Sony is retaining ownership, the new structure could also make it easier to open the TV business to outside investment, analysts said. The changes could also make it easier for the company to cut costs by outsourcing more manufacturing and other operations, while retaining the Sony brand.
Sony has adopted such structures for other business lines, including mobile phones, with mixed results.
In 2001, Sony set up a joint venture with Ericsson of Sweden, but the partnership struggled and Sony bought out Ericsson’s stake in 2012.
Mr. Hirai, the Sony chief, said that while the company had no immediate plans to sell the TV arm, it was keeping its options open.
“There are many possibilities, not just for our TV business,” he said.

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