India
US House leaders defend NSA support after close vote
The vote reflected deep concern among members from both parties about the extensive data gathering exposed by Snowden.
David Rocco: India isn't just about spirituality and ashrams
As David tells us, his forthcoming show will not focus on the clichéd representation of India beset by poverty and illiteracy.
BJP launches anti-Nitish and pro-Modi campaign from Nalanda
Taking fight against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to public post split, BJP on Thursday held a huge rally at Kumar's home turf of Nalanda and blamed him for "betraying" mandate given to NDA by the masses in 2010 state polls.
Couple commits suicide by jumping before train, toddler survives
Driven by abject poverty, a young couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a running train while their baby girl survived on the tracks, police said on Thursday.
Armstrong says French findings on doping are no surprise
The American, who was stripped of his seven Tour titles for doping, called for cycling to address its doping past in a "collective and co-operative manner".
2G: Anil Ambani seeks exemption from appearing as prosecution witness
Anil will have to appear as prosecution witness in court on Friday as the apex court has posted Reliance Telecom's plea to Monday.
F1 retirement decision 'perfect timing', says Mark Webber
The Australian, who made his F1 debut with Minardi Racing team in 2002, will be joining sports car manufacturer Porsche next season.
US House rejects bid to curb surveillance programme
A US spy program that sweeps up vast amounts of electronic communications survived a legislative challenge in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the first attempt to curb the data gathering since former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed detai...
Ajith to join hands with Rana Daggubati in 'Arrambam'
Top Tamil actor Ajith will join hands with Rana Daggupathy in his upcoming flick 'Arrambam'.
Skill development key to cottage industry growth: Minister
Textiles Minister KS Rao on Wednesday said that skill development is needed to establish linkages between the rural job scheme and production in the cottage industry sector.
EU has given legal cover to Israel for aggression against Lebanon, says Hezbollah
It said the EU move of any travel ban and freeze Hezbollah funds will have no impact on the group.
11 new features in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
The just launched new Nexus 7 tablet will be the first device on the latest version of Android.
Repair of roads to be completed by September 30: Oscar Fernandes
A majority of roads and bridges damaged by the flash floods in Uttarakhand would be repaired by September 30, Road Minister Oscar Fernandes said on Wednesday. Despite heavy rains hampering construction work, road restoration work is being conducted at rap...
Snowden granted papers needed to leave Moscow airport: Source
It was not clear whether he would immediately leave the airport or where he would go in Moscow once he does so.
Mid-day meal tragedy: Meena Devi arrested by SIT after 8 days in hiding
Dharmasati Gandaman Primary School's principal Meena Devi in hiding for the past 8 days has been arrested by SIT from Chhapra on Wednesday. SIT is interrogating Meena Devi to get leads in the mid-day meal case. Her advocate had earlier appeared in the cou...
Nobody was ready to pick 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' initially: Mehra
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra knew what he was letting himself into by making a film on one of the living legends of sports.
