1. Sakshat tablet
It seems that this time around India's ultra-low cost computing device is for real. The Rs 1500 Sakshat tablet initiative is by the government of India.
2. Facebook Shutting Down Rumor Goes Viral
It's not clear how it started, but a ridiculous rumor that Facebook is shutting down is spreading fast on social networks.
3. Bangladesh Stock Exchange suspends trading after sharp fall
Bangladesh's stock market regulator Monday suspended trading on the county's two bourses including premier Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) following a record price fall in history, an official said. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made the decision "to safeguard the interest of the small investors." a SEC official told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
4. IAF gets indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas
India's indigenous light combat aircraft, Tejas was handed over to the Indian Air Force on Monday for what is called an initial operational clearance.
This would allow IAF pilots to get a feel of the fighter plane before it is formally inducted for action. Defence Minister AK Antony handed over the IOC Certificate to Air Chief PV Naik signaling a new phase for Tejas before it will be inducted as a squadron.
5. iGate set to announce deal to buy Patni
US software firm iGate plans to host a press conference on Monday at which it is widely expected to announce a deal to buy India's Patni Computer for more than $ 900 million.
6. The Gen Next's takeover bid
On the second day of the Indian Premier League auction at the ITC Royal Gardenia Hotel, Gayatri Reddy, the owner of the IPL franchise Deccan Chargers made her presence felt. She was dressed in a casual white top paired with classic blue jeans but what made people take notice were two words — Status Symbol — written on her top.
7. Jared Lee Loughner note reveals aim to assassinate Gabrielle Giffords
A note written by Jared Lee Loughner ahead of his shooting rampage in Tucson appears to show that he made careful preparations to assassinate Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman gravely wounded in the attack that also killed six other people.
8. Motorola ATRIX 4G - dual-core phone
The new Motorola Atrix 4G is a dual-core smartphone with online computer power.
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