India
AirAsia plane climbed too fast, then disappeared, says Indonesia
Ignasius Jonan told Parliament that radar data showed the Airbus A320 was climbing at about 6,000 feet a minute before it disappeared on December 28.
Five F1 races, including Australia, to start earlier
Australia's will start at 1600 local, although Saturday qualifying remains at 1700, while Malaysia is brought forward to 1500.
US, India likely to sign key pacts during Obama's visit
The global entry programme, which will expedite the entry of Indian travellers to the US and give a boost to commerce between the two countries, is among one of the negotiations that are likely to be taken up.
Iranian paper banned for showing Clooney wearing 'Je suis Charlie' pin
Mardom-e Emrooz (Today's People) had come under criticism after running the image of the actor at last week's Golden Globes ceremony.
Tiger Woods loses a tooth while celebrating Lindsey Vonn's victory
Woods lost a front tooth after being hit in the face by a video camera while watching girlfriend Vonn take a record 63rd World Cup Alpine ski win in Italy.
I completely relied on Neeraj Pandey and his script for 'Baby'; became a director's actor: Akshay Kumar
The film, which deals with terrorism, is scheduled for a January 23, 2015 release.
Pakistani players should play in HIL: Sardar Singh, Ajit Pal
The duo, however, added that the decision to allow the Pakistan players is an administrative issue and HIL officials should follow the Indian government's order regarding it.
Urban transport and climate change
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges to sustainable development.
Jimmy Walker wins Sony Open by record 9 strokes
Walker became the first repeat winner at the Sony Open since Ernie Els in 2004.
Jaipur International Film Fest: Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award
Majidi is best known for his films like 'The Song of Sparrows', 'Children of Heaven', 'Baran', 'The Willow Tree' among others.
India's Yuki Bhambri loses to Andy Murray in 1st round of Australian Open
Murray beat Bhambri lost 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) Monday to begin another quest to win an elusive Australian Open title.
Photo of the day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Shatrughan Sinha's son's wedding; Sonakshi Sinha thanks him on Twitter
Sporting his trademark bandhgala jacket with ethnic wear, PM Modi was seen posing with the Sinha family.
Shots fired near US Vice President Joe Biden's Delaware residence
The vice president's residence is several hundred yards from the main road from where the shots were fired.
Oscars is a political campaign: George Lucas
Lucas has slammed Oscars, saying the awards are one big political campaign which does not recognise real talent.
Niger protesters burn churches in second day of Charlie riots
The French embassy in Niamey warned its citizens not to go out on the streets.
Asus' 11.6-inch EeeBook laptop coming to India on January 21; to be priced under Rs 20,000
The Asus EeeBook X205, which debuted last year during IFA 2014, is a 11.6-inch Windows 8.1 notebook that weighs less than 1kg.