India
Patna High Court dismisses PIL against Lalu Prasad Yadav
The Patna High Court on Thursday dismissed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging Lalu Prasad's continuance as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President after his conviction in a fodder scam case.
Not scared of anyone, sad that a party should protest against us: EC
The EC cleared its stand that permissions were accorded within hours of the requests for Narendra Modi's meetings in Varanasi.
7 million premature deaths annually linked to air pollution
India's national capital Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, says a study released by the WHO.
Tipu Sultan was a model ruler, says Muslim Cleric
A good ruler should be identified "not by the size of his chest" but by his capacity "to deliver" justice, service and love to all sections of the society, a Muslim cleric has said.
Got drunk for a scene in 'City Lights' to look real: Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao does not consume alcohol in real life but he got drunk for a scene in his upcoming film 'City Lights'.
Hockey India to felicitate the living legends of 1975 WC winning team
On the occasion, Hockey India will also announce the men's team for the 2014 World Cup starting May 31 at The Hague, Netherlands.
Rahul Gandhi objects to lotus sketch on a blackboard in polling centre in Amethi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday objected to a lotus sketch on a blackboard in a polling center in the constituency and said he would draw the attention of the Election Commission towards it.
Police rescue youth from kidnappers in less than 24 hours
In less than 24 hours, police rescued a 24-year-old youth who was allegedly kidnapped by a couple for a ransom of Rs 1.50 crore, police said here on Tuesday.
Priyanka Chopra: I plan to sing in my next few films
Actress-turned-singer Priyanka Chopra says she would love to do Hindi playback singing in her own films.
I was harassed by the cops for being a Pandey: Poonam Pandey
Poonam Pandey, who says she was rudely questioned by Mumbai cops, insists her surname goes against her image.
Watch: Katrina Kaif referred to as the lucky charm of Khans and Kapoors in Nitin Kakkar's 'Filmistaan'
The creative unit of filmmaker Nitin Kakkar's 'Filmistaan' has composed an aarti called 'Jai Jai Katrina'.
BJP believes in divisive politics: Rahul
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in "divisive politics" and benefitting a few industrialists while failing to work for the masses while addressing an election rally in Mirzapur.
Nobel economists, others urge end to 'war on drugs'
The UN is due to hold a drug policy summit in 2016. Debate on the merits of drugs liberalization is already growing.
Sharad Yadav slams Narendra Modi for using Lord Ram's picture on the stage backdrop at rally
Attacking Narendra Modi for using Lord Ram's picture on the stage backdrop at a rally, JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav on Tuesday charged that Ram Temple issue was BJP's hidden agenda and the party has chosen Varanasi as the epicentre to spread communalism in th...
US university honours IIT graduate for his work in rural development
Anil Rajvanshi is mechanical engineering graduate of IIT Kanpur. He earned his PhD from the University of Florida in 1979.
Thalaiva's Twitter debut: Rajinikanth attracts over 150,000 followers on day one
'I'm told that this is where all the best Rajini one-liners are', said the thespian in a statement.
