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Free laptop scheme to provide equal opportunity to students: Akhilesh
The free laptop scheme of Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh was aimed at providing equal opportunity to students, who were lagging behind due to lack of resources, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday.
False cases behind Delhi's tag of rape capital: Court
The court observed that as acquittals in such cases are hardly ever reported, the falsely implicated persons lose their honour.
Teach children to respect their parents, develop 'sanskar': Meira Kumar
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Saturday lamented poor implementation of law for elders which provides for three months jail term if children do not look after old parents and stressed on sensitising children at school level itself to develop "sanskar" (...
Apple developer site partially restored, 8 days after hacker attack
Apple had blocked access to the site after an intrusion last week and it is still not clear what data, if any, was compromised by the attack.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6: Sana, Lauren, Mukti and others are safe this weekend
'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', judged by actress Madhuri Dixit, filmmaker Karan Johar and choreographer-director Remo D'Souza, features celebrities teamed with professional choreographers.
Anil Kapoor: You can't always take things seriously
Anil Kapoor recently walk the ramp for designer Raghavendra Rathore at the India Bridal Fashion Week (IBFW).
Congressional resolution in US mourns loss of life in Uttarakhand
A resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives has expressed heartfelt condolences and support to all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand.
Lalu Yadav endorses Rahul Gandhi as the next PM
Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav has endorsed Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi as the next prime minister.
Snowden won't be executed or tortured, assures US
The United States has made a formal promise to Russia not to execute or torture Edward Snowden if he is sent home to face charges of illegally disclosing government secrets, and the Kremlin said Russian and U.S. security agencies are in talks over his fat...
Russell Knox shoots 59 in Boise Open
The 28-year-old Scot had two eagles and eight birdies in his bogey-free round at 6,807-yard, par-71 Hillcrest Country Club.
No official found guilty in phone tapping case will be spared: Virbhadra Singh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday said no official found involved in illegal phone tapping and intruding into privacy of people would be spared. "Whosoever is responsible for granting permission for phone tapping without following...
News briefs: Five students arrested for creating ruckus at Amity University campus
Five students of Amity University, pursuing B.Tech were arrested on Thursday for allegedly disturbing peace on the campus and instigating peers to resort to violence.
Sauber's Russian recruit raises eyebrows
Sauber's plan to fast-track Russian teenager Sergey Sirotkin into Formula One has raised eyebrows among drivers.
Rahul to discuss food ordinance with state Congress leaders
Gandhi will urge the state unit chiefs to push the food ordinance in the respective states.
Rikard Karlberg takes two-shot lead at Russian Open
Karlberg of Sweden took a lead over four others after the second round of the Russian Open, shooting a 4-under 68 to move to 9-under overall.
Congress Core Group meeting on Telangana ends, final call left to CWC
A decision on the issue is likely to come before August 5 when the Monsoon Session begins.