India
Critical acclaim matters over commercial success: John Abraham
John Abraham makes no bones about admitting that critical acclaim is more important to him than commercial success.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra to be launched in India today
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is claimed to be the world's slimmest and largest full HD smartphone. The phone has a 6.4-inch display and is 6.5mm thick.
Like MGNREGA, Food Security scheme will empower people: Ambika Soni
All-India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Ambika Soni on Monday said that like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) the central government's food security scheme would also empower people. "The Congress party po...
Committed to Indian Grand Prix till 2015: Jaypee
During Sunday's Hungary Grand Prix in Budapest, English billionaire Ecclestone said: "Is India going to happen next year? Probably not."
Army roped in to rescue stranded people on island
Army has been roped in to rescue five persons stuck on a small island in Parvati river in Ayana village of Kota, police said on Monday. The village is situated some 100 kilometres from Kota town.
Pope says Catholic ban on women priests "definitive"
Pope Francis said the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women priests is "definitive" although he would like them to have more leadership roles in its administration and pastoral activities.
Poverty measured on basis of calorie intake is flawed: Rupashree Nanda
Is the current measure of poverty line a joke?
Tweet for free on Vodafone network for 3 months
After a price war for offering the cheapest call rates, telecom operators are now aggressively pushing data services, especially 3G.
Akshay Kumar to play Dara Singh in a biopic?
Bollywood's action star Akshay Kumar could well be on his way to essay late wrestler-actor Dara Singh.
Four boys gangrape a class XI girl in Meerut
A Class XI student was allegedly abducted and gangraped by four youths from Thana Kankarkheda area of Meerut district, police said on Monday.
UK: Man arrested over rape threats to campaigner on Twitter
The case has ignited calls for social media platforms to institute stronger protections against verbal abuse.
I don't believe in remakes or biopics: Waheeda Rehman
While Bollywood filmmakers have been cashing-in on the trend of remakes and biopics, legendary actress Waheeda Rehman is not in favour of them.
Egypt minister Nabil Fahmy wants Brothers in politics, not arms
The Muslim Brotherhood should be part of Egypt's political future and must stop inciting violence, the country's foreign minister said on Sunday, a day after the group accused security forces of killing 72 of its supporters in the streets.
2G case: SC to hear Reliance Telecom's plea on Monday
The trial court had said that having Anil and Tina Ambani as witnesses was crucial for arriving at a just decision.
Two policemen suspended for taking dead body taken on JCB machine
A dead body was fished out of a drain with the help of a JCB digging machine and carried to hospital piled up on garbage in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad town. Two policemen have been suspended, an official said.
Cibulkova outlasts Radwanska to win at Stanford
Cibulkova avenged one of the worst losses ever in a WTA Tour final, outlasting Radwanska 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to win the Bank of the West Classic.