Unable to get a good price for their cultivation of poppy seeds because of its import from Turkey, the farmers of Malwa and Mewar region have taken up the issue with higher-ups seeking help to end their woes.

Pakistan on Friday said it is "disappointed" that progress has not been made on ending ceasefire violations on the LoC despite a meeting between Pakistani and Indian Prime Ministers.

In what may be seen as a big stumbling block to the BJP, senior leader LK Advani, for the first time in history, skipped its National Executive meet in Goa.

The court had clarified that its orders for the promised return of two maries has not been violated as they were to be back by March 23, 2013.

Many public schools started the Christmas break on Wednesday night rather than hold classes the rest of the week.

Before falling ill recently, she had been preparing for a role in an Amsterdam theatre production.

Directed by Umesh Shukla, 'Oh My God' is about a man who stops believing in god after a mishap.

Jayalalithaa said the Anna Arch at Arumbakkam, one of the landmarks of Chennai city, would not be removed.

Nitin Gadkari alleged that the government was using the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to target opposition leaders and to stay in power.

Archana Puran Singh has been seen supporting Anna Hazare's battle for a stronger Lokpal bill at Jantar Mantar.

57-year-old Rekha was one of the top heroines of the 80s in Hindi films and and had won several national awards in her acting career.

PUDUCHERRY: Trade union activists on Monday expressed grievance over the lack of standing orders for factories with regard to regu..

The earthquake with an epicenter in Guerrero state shook central southern Mexico on Tuesday.

"It is an Olympic year and this win will help her (Saina) to prepare for the London Games," said Gopichand.

CHENNAI: Although it is 157 years old, the steam locomotive, EIR 21, has not run out of steam, even as it embarks on its Fourth He..