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'The Walk' to release in India on October 9 THE WALK "The Walk", a movie based on the true story of French high wire artiste Philippe Petit, will release in India in English and Hindi on October 9. http://bit.ly/1O53ig0 http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/walk-release-india-october-9  
Sikh-American assaulted in racially-motivated attack in Chicago sikh Just days before the US commemorates the September 11 terrorist attacks, an elderly Sikh-American has been hospitalised after an assailant attacked him in Chicago, dubbing him a “terrorist”.  http://bit.ly/1NloNaE http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/sikh-american-assaulted-racially-motivated-attack-chicago
Migrant crisis high on agenda of Pope's US visit pope Europe's spiralling migrant crisis will be at the centre of talks between Pope Francis and US president Barack Obama during the pontiff's visit to Washington on September 23, the US administration said. http://bit.ly/1VRfnGW http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/migrant-crisis-high-agenda-popes-us-visit  
Modi hits back over 'hawabaazi' jibe, calls Congress 'hawalabaaz' Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Congress president Sonia Gandhi's "hawabaazi" (hot air) barb with his own "hawalabaaz" (corrupt) comment, saying that the opposition party was worried at the tough decisions taken by the government against black money. http://bit.ly/1Lnsng8 http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/modi-hits-back-over-hawabaazi-jibe-calls-congress-hawalabaaz  
India-Pakistan border forces talk peace; ceasefire breach injures one Forces India on Thursday asked Pakistan to "talk about the future" as border security forces of both countries sat across the table here for a meeting, with ceasefire violations was the main agenda. However, as the two sides talked peace, an Indian Army soldier was injured in firing from across the border. http://bit.ly/1Kcipgx http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/india-pakistan-border-forces-talk-peace-ceasefire-breach-injures-one
New Pluto images leave scientists puzzled Pluto New sharp images of Pluto have revealed a bewildering variety of surface features that have left scientists reeling because of their range and complexity. http://bit.ly/1UKOyBR http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/new-pluto-images-leave-scientists-puzzled
Jennifer Lawrence 'should have her own dictionary space' Jennifer Lawrence Actor Sam Claflin thinks actress Jennifer Lawrence should have her own space in the dictionary.Claflin, 29, who appears alongside the Oscar-winning star in the “Hunger Games” franchise, believes Lawrence's unique personality merits the creation of a new word, reports femalefirst.co.uk. http://bit.ly/1FAKpcI http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/jennifer-lawrence-should-have-her-own-dictionary-space
Apple launches iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S plus with 3D Touch technology iPhone 6S Technology giant Apple has launched two new iPhones which its CEO Tim Cook claimed "are the most advanced smartphones in the world" http://bit.ly/1NlizaY http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/apple-launches-iphone-6s-iphone-6s-plus-3d-touch-technology
Czech military to remain in Afghanistan after 2016 Czech After a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said the Czech military plans to be involved in Afghanistan even after 2016 when US forces ends their mission. http://bit.ly/1Kc4cEK http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/czech-military-remain-afghanistan-after-2016
How hashtags affect language on Twitter Hashtag When tweeters use hashtags -- a practice that can enable messages to reach more people -- they tend to be more formal and drop the use of abbreviations and emoticons, finds a new study conducted by a team that includes an Indian American researcher. http://bit.ly/1MdE2nv http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/how-hashtags-affect-language-twitter
Three Kashmiri separatist leaders join Geelani's Hurriyat Kashmiri Three senior separatist leaders here on Wednesday joined the Hurriyat group led by hardline Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani. http://bit.ly/1NjjQz6 http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/three-kashmiri-separatist-leaders-join-geelanis-hurriyat
Hike launches over 5,000 stickers in 30 languages hike Instant messaging platform hike on Tuesday launched over 5,000 new stickers in 30 local languages. It is available for free. It aim to increase its user base in the country, which is over 35 million, with the launch of the new free stickers. http://bit.ly/1KbDagL http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/hike-launches-over-5000-stickers-30-languages
NASA's mini satellites set to transform space exploration mini Satellite Move over large satellites. NASA is working on miniaturised satellites, known as nanosatellites or CubeSats, that can fit in the palm of your hand and are providing new opportunities for space science. http://bit.ly/1EPCSvV http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/nasas-mini-satellites-set-transform-space-exploration
World's best golfers to play WGC-HSBC Champions Golf  World No.1 Jordan Spieth, No.2 Rory McIlroy and defending champion and World No.4 Bubba Watson are the first players to book their place at this year's WGC-HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Club to be played here from November 5 to 8. http://bit.ly/1LYu5ax http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/worlds-best-golfers-play-wgc-hsbc-champions  
Kate Hudson got first pair of heels at 12 Kate Hudson Actress Kate Hudson says she was given her first pair of high heels by her famous mother Goldie Hawn when she was all of 12 "I must have been twelve (when I got my first pair of high heels), and it was graduation. My mum didn't let me wear heels back then, but I used to go in her closet and try hers on, of course. http://bit.ly/1LYtohx   http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/kate-hudson-got-first-pair-heels-12
Annual equalisation of pension difficult: Parrikar on OROP Parrikar Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the demand to equalise the pension for retired armed forces personnel annually was "difficult". http://bit.ly/1OceAOB http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/annual-equalisation-pension-difficult-parrikar-orop
AICTU stages sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar stage-sit The All India Centre of Trade Unions (AICTU) on Tuesday staged a day-long sit-in at the Jantar Mantar here over a number of demands, including enhancing minimum wages to Rs.15,000 a month.  http://bit.ly/1ENVrkd http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/aictu-stages-sit-delhis-jantar-mantar
Obama may not need veto to save Iran nuclear deal obama  President Barack Obama again warned the Republican controlled Congress that he would veto any move to derail the landmark Iran nuclear deal, but with several more senators backing it, he may not have to wield his pen.  http://bit.ly/1iw9XTj http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/obama-may-not-need-veto-save-iran-nuclear-deal
EU conditionally approves GE-Alstom deal Europe union Competition regulators of the European Union (EU) have approved the acquisition of the energy businesses of French company Alstom by US-based General Electric (GE) after it pledged to adequately address antitrust concerns. http://bit.ly/1JTPZLp http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/eu-conditionally-approves-ge-alstom-deal
Sam Smith wrote 'Spectre' song in 20 minutes Sam Smith Singer Sam Smith, 23, says writing the theme song for new James Bond adventure "Spectre" was a "top secret mission of my own", and that he eventually penned it in 20 minutes. http://bit.ly/1ETIt4e http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/sam-smith-wrote-spectre-song-20-minutes