India
Pay your tributes to Naushad
Born in December 1919, Naushad Ali is regarded as one of the greatest music directors of Indian cinema.
Thanks, but no thanks: Lalu tells IIM
Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Thursday politely declined ideas from academicians on how to run his ministry.
US panel seeks justice for Gujarat riots
A US commission has said India should hold to account the perpetrators of the Gujarat riots to display the country's return to religious tolerance.
BBC poll : Most Indians trust media
Nigeria, Indonesia, India top countries where people trust the media more than the government.
BJP organises mass condolence meet
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Gegong Apang expressed shock and grief on the death of the veteran BJP leader.
Barcelona retains Spanish title
Barcelona won its second straight Spanish league title when Mallorca beat final challenger Valencia 2-1.
Nepal govt calls truce with Maoists
Nepal's Cabinet declared a cease-fire on Wednesday with Maoist rebels and urged them to open peace talks with the government.
Rajdeep's Blog: My Friend, Mr Mahajan
In the corridors of power, politicians and journalists share a peculiarly incestuous relationship based on mutual need. It's a strategic alliance. The politician "feeds" the journalist with privileged information, the journalist depends on the neta ...
Holy Christ! Paris goes to church
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton doesn’t want to be photographed partying only, she wants to be ‘snapped’ going to church.
US, Japan agree on military deal
The announcement is part of the biggest restructuring and streamlining of the US military in Japan in decades.
A charkha that spins out electricity
A fan a radio a tape player, a TV and four tubelights all powered by a man who never studied beyond second class.
Koirala invites Maoist rebels for talks
Nepal's new PM Girija Prasad Koirala invited Maoist rebels to talks to help bring peace to the troubled Himalayan nation.
Owen to return after long lay-off
Owen said he was looking forward to playing again after being out since December 31.
Time for soccer and samba in Brazil
With the World Cup just over a month away, Brazil is getting into the mood to enjoy one of the biggest sporting extravaganza.
Gangster releases amid controversy
Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Gangster is already generating a huge interest as it deals with the life of underworld don Abu Salem.
Madonna to spill 'Secrets' in June
Madonna will release her documentary I'm Going To Tell You a Secret as a CD/DVD package on June 13 via Warner Bros.