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Rohan Bopanna returns to India's Davis Cup squad
Rohan Bopanna returned to the country's Davis Cup squad after a two-year gap.
Over 100 houses burned down in China's ancient Tibetan town
An ancient Tibetan town in Shangri-la, a resort county in China's southwestern Yunnan Province, today suffered heavy damage after fire destroyed over 100 wooden houses.
Leonardo DiCaprio hears 'weird noises' in his house
DiCaprio says he hears 'weird noises' in his house at night. However, he is sure it isn't haunted.
Bopanna-Qureshi end runners-up at Sydney International
The second-seeded Indo-Pak pair lost 6-7 (3) 6-7(3) to Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic in one hour and 35 minutes.
Mayawati's rally coinciding with her 57th birthday to be a lavish affair
In the age of new-found austerity, politicians across the country are doing everything up their sleeves to ensure that they are seen as no less humble than AAP leaders; not BSP president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.
South Asian rights bodies support Devyani Khobragade's maid
A coalition of South Asian rights bodies in the US has came out in support of Devyani Khobragade's maid Sangeeta Richard, who has claimed that she suffered while working for the Indian diplomat.
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano erupted 24 times
Mount Sinabung, a volcano in Indonesia's North Sumatra province, erupted 24 times on Friday, shooting a column of ash about 4,000 metres to the sky and forcing further evacuation, an official said.
'The Wolf of Wall Street' producers wish Oscar for McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey deserves an Oscar award for his special appearance in 'The Wolf of Wall Street', according to producers of the film.
Senior member of Bahuguna Cabinet Indira Hridayesh creates flutter by claiming CM post
The senior most member of Vijay Bahuguna Cabinet, Indira Hridayesh, on Friday created a flutter by suggesting her name for the post of chief minister in case of a change of guard in Uttarakhand.
Acid attack victim and crusader tipped to get 'Ojaswani Award'
Acid attack victim Laxmi, whose crusade against acid attacks forced the Supreme Court to ban the open sale of acid in the market as well as noted social worker Kavita Bhattarai who serves leprosy patients will be given this year's prestigious 'Ojaswani Aw...
CAG report indicts Chhattisgarh government's 'Sanjeevani ambulance' scheme
Chhattisgarh's Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board has made an 'infructuous expenditure' of Rs 1.03 crore, without fulfilling its purpose, state's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report said on Friday.
Manmohan Singh using Assam for political advantages, says BJP
The BJP on Friday attacked the UPA government at the Centre and charged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of neglecting and using Assam, which he has been representing since 1991, for his "political advantages".
Lokayukta closed probe in corruption cases against MP ministers before Assembly polls
Probe in eight cases of alleged irregularities against former and present Madhya Pradesh ministers were closed by state Lokayukta before recent held Assembly elections.
Gilles Simon injures ankle, in doubt for Australian Open
Simon got injured in the second set of the Kooyong exhibition event semis, which forced him to concede the match.
Eight die of cold as Lucknow shivers at 3 degree Celsius
At least eight people fell prey to the biting cold in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Friday.
Obama believes in further cementing ties with India: US
Obama worked very hard on US India relations in his first term and will continue to do so, White House Press Secretary said.