India
Indian scientist gets 2014 Midori prize for Biodiversity
An evolutionary Indian ecologist, Kamal Bawa has won the prestigious USD 100,000 Midori Prize for biodiversity for his pioneering research, including in climate change in the Himalayas.
Asian Games: Meet India's 12-toed athlete Swapna Barman
Pursuing a largely unrewarding Olympic sport requires adjustments but heptathlete Swapna Barman has taken it to a new level - squeezing six toes in each shoe designed for five.
SC terming coal block allocation illegal a wake up call: Piyush Goyal
The government is awaiting Supreme Court's decision on the matter which will decide the fate of 218 coal blocks allotted during the period.
Poll shows rival Scottish independence camps neck-and-neck
The referendum, in which more than 4 million Scots and residents of Scotland are eligible to vote, will take place on September 18.
'How I Met Your Mother' star Neil Patrick Harris ties the knot with partner David Burtka
'How I Met Your Mother' star Neil Patrick Harris ties the knot with partner David Burtka
Nithyananda undergoes potency test
Nithyananda was subjected to the potency test at the Institute of Nephro-Urology located in the campus of the government-run Victoria Hospital.
Apple's September 9 event: iWatch, iPhone 6 with larger screens, bigger iPad expected
The rumoured Apple iWatch is not likely to go on sale until sometime in 2015 and the company may not even reveal its price on Tuesday.
J&K: No extra charges on rescheduling flights, DGCA directs airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also asked the airlines not to levy any cancellation fee from passengers who want to cancel their travel plans.
'House' sized asteroid passes close to Earth
The asteroid 2014 RC passed over New Zealand at a close distance of 40,000 km from earth.
2G case: SC asks CBI Director to file counter-affidavit
Bhushan had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking its direction to Sinha to rescue himself from investigation and prosecution in 2G case, alleging that he is trying to protect some influential accused in the scam.
Microsoft gives MSN a new look, adds ability to sync across devices
Besides news culled from other media outlets, MSN will have such tools as a symptom checker and a shopping list maker for recipes.
India will have edge in Novak Djokovic's absence: Anand Amritraj
India's Davis Cup captain Amritraj said his side can beat the formidable Serbians if Djokovic give the World Group play-off tie a miss.
Don't put marital problems online, warns Saudi cleric
Saudi Arabia's top cleric has warned couples against publicising their marital problems online, saying such publicity could create a scandal.
J&K: Six trains to Katra cancelled dur to heavy flooding
The portion Banihal-Baramulla is also flooded at several locations and local residents have come on to the tracks on account of flooding of their area.
Gujarat: Body of second BSF jawan, who had drowned, recovered
The deceased jawan was identified as Pipal Kutti, native of Tamil Nadu. Two jawans had drowned yesterday during BSF's routine excercise.
Meerut: Hangman set for first execution, Nithari serial killer convict Surinder Koli to be hanged
For Pawan, all this hype and fame is not new, as he comes from a family of hangmen who have made history hanging famous convicts.
