India
Govt reboots quota bill for OBCs
The UPA is desperately trying to redraft the bill for reserving seats for ST/SCs so that OBCs can also be included.
PG ratings help you live safe
The Ministry is planning to provide star ratings to the various paying guest accommodations in the national capital to check on their credentials.
Isha Koppikar purrs for PETA
Baring her teeth through the bars of a tiny cage and dressed in a leather cat suit, actor Isha Koppikar on Tuesday purred for a cause.
Dykes on Bikes is a trademark now
Lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts in San Francisco have won their fight to trademark the name Dykes on Bikes.
Good news for aspiring judges
Good news for lawyers and aspiring judges. The SC has suggested to bring down the minimum age limit for the High Court judges to 38 from 45.
65 school kids killed in Nigeria jet crash
A Nigerian passenger jet crashed Saturday in the southern city of Port Harcourt killing 103 people. Seven weeks ago 117 people were killed in another crash.
Kiwis run-chase has Kangaroos hopping
New Zealand entered into the rcord books when they scored a world record 332 runs to beat their trans-Tasman rivals Australia.
Train with relief supplies stranded in Pak
An Indian train carrying relief supplies for quake victims has been stranded in Lahore since November over payment of customs duties.
After Baaz, cyclone Fanoos heads for TN
the cyclonic storm Fanoos was 800 km East-Southeast of Chennai on Wednesday and overnight it now lay east southeast of the metropolis.
Indian eves win series against England
England had themselves to blame as the batswomen played reckless shots and slumped to their lowest total ever of 58 runs.
Hopes hinge on vital court decision
Naushad may loose his eye for a "crime" inflicted on a Saudi national. But for his family, he is the sole breadwinner.
Marriage at 18: To be or knot to be?
The government is considering a proposal to introduce a common age of '18 years' for both men and women to marry.
Babri dust refuses to settle down
Even before the dust from the destroyed 500-year-old structure begins to settle, politics of inquiries is on full throttle.
Cabinet approves Communal Violence Bill
Police officers and bureaucrats, who are often made victims of witchhunts after incidents of communal violence, can breathe now easy.
Al-Qaeda unsure over using women bombers
Having used them in the recent attacks in Jordan, al-Zarqawi thinks combat training for women would be a good idea.
Fired doctor threatens legal action
Dr Kalaniya, who was part of the President's medical team in Mumbai and who collapsed due to exhaustion, has been terminated by JJ Hospital without being given prior notice.