India
Goa: Villagers oppose NIT's proposed facility
The proposed facility of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Cuncolim village in Goa is facing a tough road ahead with the local residents opposing the project.
SEBI busts SMS scam, warns against unsolicited investment tips
Mumbai: Using its newly-granted powers to access call data records and conduct surprise visits, capital markets watchdog Sebi has unearthed a large-scale SMS scam wherein fraudsters were luring gullible investors with promise of daily returns of up to Rs...
'The Sims 4' adds emotional, multitasking Sims
The fourth edition of Maxis' successful life-simulating game will include more emotional versions of the virtual people.
PIL filed against 'Madras Cafe' screening, HC orders issue of notice
The Madras High Court bench on Tuesday ordered issue of notices to Chairman, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) , Tamil Nadu DGP, producer and director of the Bollywood movie "Madras Cafe" on a PIL seeking to ban the film and quash certification i...
Indian archers misfire in World Cup
Country's best medal hope Deepika Kumari shot 647 finishing behind Bombayla Devi who logged 649 points for an overall 18th place.
NFDC selects six projects for Screenwriters' Lab, Toronto
The projects will be discussed in Toronto before being sent to Goa where they will be presented formally.
British court denies bail plea of teenage girl charged with Sikh man's assault
A British court has rejected the bail plea of a teenage girl caught on video punching a 80-year-old Sikh man in the face and shoving him to the ground.
Police clashes with villagers, 8 injured
An internal fight among police became a law and order problem in Phagi town at Jaipur after locals intervened, causing clash between police and villagers in which eight persons including five officials were injured.
Former South African president takes over as executive director of UN Women
Former South African president Phumzile Mlambo has taken over as new executive director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in the presence of UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon, who appointed her on July 10.
A smile on Sunaina's face adds spark to Hrithik's life
The actor is currently busy promoting 'Krrish 3', his new superhero thriller slated for a Nov 4 release.
'Terrorists be held accountable for attacks on civilians' : United Nations
India has called for holding terrorists and illegal armed groups accountable for attacks against civilians and UN peacekeepers.
Stosur, Tomic to team at Hopman Cup
Stosur will play the event for the first time since 2010, while Tomic returns after beating Djokovic here last year.
Fitness is not just about working out: Nargis Fakhri
Nargis says being fit means making the right fitness choices and participating in activities that one enjoys.
New judge to conduct Salman Khan's trial in the 2002 hit-and-run case
On September 28, 2002, a Land Cruiser allegedly driven by Salman Khan, ran over a group of pavement dwellers.
Roger Federer slides to No. 7 in ATP rankings
Federer, who spent more weeks at No. 1 than anyone, already had reached his lowest spot in a decade by dropping to No. 5 after Wimbledon.
Pistorius weeps in court, murder trial set for March 2014
South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, prayed and wiped away tears at a court hearing on Monday which set a March 3, 2014 start date for his trial.