India
'Recognise madrassa degree for IAS'
Sachar committee has suggested degrees from madrassa be granted recognition for eligibility in defence, IAS & banking exams.
Mamata calls Bangla bandh on Thursday
The Trinamool Congress called a 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' on Thursday with the 'moral' support of Congress.
Japan can make n-bombs, but won't now
Japan has the knowledge to make a nuclear weapon, but doesn’t have immediate plans to do so, says foreign minister.
Nicole Kidman takes top spot in H'wood
Nicole Kidman was Hollywood's highest-paid actress in 2006, nudging Julia Roberts, from the top spot.
Tobacco not injurious in Big B's case
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan got an interim relief in a tobacco-related case.
What was underneath Tom's clothes ?
Since Hollywood hunk Tom Cruise put on weight, he had to resort to wearing a corset just to fit into his wedding tux.
Court gives militants Bangla Bhai death
Country's most feared terrorist leader convicted along with five others for murdering two judges.
Sri Sri conferred with doctorate honour
Founder of the 'Art of Living' foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been bestowed with Doctor of Philosophy honour.
India unveils new anti-missile system
Such a system would vastly boost India's defensive capabilities, especially against neighbouring Pakistan.
Were Ash-Abhishek already married?
Rumours are rife that Ash and Abhishek actually got married much earlier at the Meenakshi temple in Madurai.
No land lease to outsiders, asserts J&K
Government had announced that it plans to lease prime land to people living outside the state to develop tourism.
No entry in Jagannath temple: HC
Orissa HC says no public - except the priests and caretakers - should be allowed to enter the Jagannath temple.
'Hang Afzal or take back our medals'
The families on Friday said they would return the posthumous bravery medals if Afzal is not hanged by Dec 13.
Jailed for abduction, let off for rape
The court said the man couldn't be charged for rape as the girl was a consenting party.
Bollywood is ruthless, says Kangana
Playing schizophrenic Parveen Babi in Woh Lamhe has left Kangana Ranaut emotionally drained out, she says.
Hu arrives in Pak to warm up ties
After ending his India trip, Chinese President Hu Jintao is in Pakistan to cement an 'all-weather relationship'.