India
US: Indian-American Arvind Mahankali wins National Spelling Bee
The 13-year-old correctly spelled "knaidel," a small mass of leavened dough, to win the 86th version of the competition.
World No Tobacco Day 2013: 10 ads that can make smokers quit
On World No Tobacco Day a selection of the best ads to spread the anti-tobacco message.
Central forces, state police would launch joint action in Bastar: Shinde
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, who on Friday reviewed the anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh in his first visit here after the May 25 attack, said the Central forces and state police would launch joint action in Bastar area in the days to com...
I just want respect as an ex-volleyball player, says Arunima Sinha
Former national level volleyball player, Arunima Sinha who recently became the first woman amputee to conquer Mt. Everest, today choose to ignore the Volleyball Federation of India's indifference towards her, saying she just wanted "respect".
Tribute: That's no way to leave us, Rituda
49 years is no age to say goodbye, but hey, thanks for memory, Rituparno Ghosh.
Maharashtra board class XII results declared
The overall passing percentage in the state is 79.95. The passing percentage for girls is 84.06, compared to 76.62 of boys.
Pakistani Taliban pick new no.2 after drone strike: sources
The previous deputy commander, Wali-ur-Rehman, was killed on Wednesday in a US drone attack in the terrorist stronghold of North Waziristan.
Eid big enough for two films, says actor Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar starrer 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again' and Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' slated to be released on Eid.
Chhattisgarh govt to distribute iron, folic acid tablets in schools to prevent anaemia
In a bid to prevent anaemia among adolescent girls, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to distribute free medicines in school and creches.
Google revamps Gmail; adds tabs to group your mails into categories
Users can customise the new inbox. They can select the tabs they want from all five to none, drag-and-drop to move messages between tabs.
Watch: Rituparno Ghosh's award-winning film 'Bariwali'
Among Rituparno Ghosh's many acclaimed films is 'Bariwali' starring Kirron Kher and Rupa Ganguly.
PM heads to Thailand to elevate bilateral ties
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit is likely to reinforce India's "Look East" policy.
Threatening letters sent to NY mayor may contain ricin: Police
police said emergency workers who came in contact with the letters initially showed minor symptoms of ricin exposure.
Jaipur: Police arrest two youths for looting, raping 36-year-old woman
Two persons were on Thursday arrested for allegedly looting and raping a 36-year old woman, who police claimed was a prostitute and was accompanying a customer when the incident occurred in the city.
Bijapur: Three suspected Naxals arrested
Three suspected Naxals including a woman were arrested on Wednesday in the Maoist-hit Bijapur district of south Chhattisgarh, police said.
Malaysia: Indian-origin doctor charged with assaulting wife
The man was charged with hurting his wife by kicking a chair she was standing on, causing her to fall, and then hitting her with his hands.