India
China's Huawei 2014 smartphone shipments grow by 40 per cent
Although Huawei's shipments reached 75 million, the figure came in below its previously stated sales target of 80 million units.
Indian-origin marathon runner gets British Empire Medal
Indian-origin 103-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh was on Wednesday nominated for British Empire Medal in the Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to Sport and Charity while heart specialist Nilesh Samani has been named for knighthood.
Shanvi Srivastava to star opposite Yash in Manju Mandavya's next film 'Masterpiece'
This will be Shanvi's third Kannada film after 'Chandralekha' and yet-untitled remake of Telugu hit 'Ala Modalaindi'
Taslima Nasreen: Without criticizing religion, society would not change much, it might remain as a stagnant pool
Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen spoke exclusively to us about Aamir Khan's 'PK' which is being banned, boycotted for its controversial content.
Siliguri: Two dead, three injured after fire broke out in a hotel
Preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit may have caused the fire.
'Will see' if marine is fit enough to return to India: Italy
The remarks come after the Indian Supreme Court rejected a request from one of the marines, Girone, to return to Italy for the Christmas holidays and a petition from Latorre, to extend his stay in Italy for health reasons.
Greece faces election after lawmakers fail to elect president
Greek lawmakers failed to elect a new president in a final round of voting on Monday, leaving the country facing an early election that could derail the international bailout program it needs to keep paying its bills.
Gmail blocked in China after months of disruptions
Almost all of Google's services have been heavily disrupted in China since June this year.
Hundreds still awaiting airlift on stricken Italian ferry
The Italian navy said 190 people were clear of the danger zone, with 287 still on board.
Comedian Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton-Rock headed for divorce
The couple lives in Alpine, New Jersey, with their two daughters, aged 12 and 10, People magazine reported.
AirAsia faces biggest crisis as jet goes missing
"This is my worst nightmare. But there is no stopping," Fernandes said on his Twitter feed, which has nearly one million followers.
F1: Ferrari, McLaren take a hit from Marussia collapse
Ferrari and McLaren stand to lose millions as a result of the collapse of the Marussia Formula One team.
China to closely monitor missing Air Asia flight
China is deeply worried about the safety of the passengers and crew and offers condolences to their families.
Gujarat: 'Missing' woman in Asaram case appears before police
Asaram is currently lodged in a Rajasthan jail in connection with another rape case.
New Mars route may make manned mission cheaper and easier
A new route to Mars could make manned missions much cheaper, easier and more frequent, researchers say.
'Alone' more than just a horror film, says Bipasha Basu
'Alone' has been directed by Bhushan Patel and stars Karan Singh Grover, who plays the male lead opposite the 35-year-old actress.