India
Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar used in bullet-proof gear, smartphones, dies at 90
Stephanie Kwolek was a DuPont chemist who in 1965 invented Kevlar, the lightweight, stronger-than-steel fibre.
Monica Gill from US is Miss India Worldwide 2014
Miss India US Monica Gill was crowned Miss India Worldwide 2014.
JD(U) rebels vow to continue with their protest
Though they failed in their efforts to defeat the official JD(U) candidates in Rajya Sabha bypoll, dissident JD(U) MLAs on Friday decided to continue with their protests and would continue to expose the wrongdoings of government in assembly.
Bhupinder Singh Hooda announces grant for health workers
This decision will benefit these officials to the tune of about Rs 1.5 crore per annum, he said.
Congress seeks report on two MLAs cross-voting in Rajya Sabha bypoll
Taking strong note of two MLAs indulging in cross-voting in Rajya Sabha bypoll in Bihar, the Congress High Command has sought a report from state unit for initiating disciplinary action against them, party sources said on Friday.
Governor BL Joshi's resignation worries Akhilesh government
Amid calls for the sacking of the Uttar Pradesh government over the rising crime graph, the exit of Governor BL Joshi is causing worry to the Samajwadi Party regime.
Potato futures hit lower circuit, plunge 4% on FMC curbs
Wholesale and retail prices of potato are on rise even as the domestic production is estimated to be higher by 2.3 per cent
Rain lashes Lucknow, brings relief
Rains lashed the Uttar Pradesh capital on Friday bringing down the temperature, giving much relief to the people from the hot and humid weather.
Uma Thurman, Quentin Tarantino fuel romance rumours as they are caught kissing on a dinner date
Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino have fuelled speculation of a romance after their were caught kissing on camera.
Preity Zinta-Ness Wadia fight is entirely their business, say celebrities
Preity Zinta's allegation of molestation against Ness Wadia has not got much reaction from the film fraternity.
Iraq crisis: Sending 300 military advisers to train Iraqi forces, says Obama
Barack Obama called on Iraqi leaders to govern with a more "inclusive agenda" to ensure the country does not descend into civil war.
Congress hails Lalu-Nitish alliance, terms it as a 'good beginning'
Congress on Thursday hailed as "good beginning" the rivals Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar shaking hands after 20 years for Rajya Sabhya bypolls in Bihar saying it will be "great if a grand alliance happens" in future.
Children of cobbler, labourers crack IIT exam with help from Super 30
The sons and daughters of a cobbler, daily wage labourers and a landless farmer, among others, have cracked the highly-competitive IIT-JEE exam this year thanks to a free coaching centre for underprivileged students in Bihar.
Secure safety of Indian nurses in Iraq: Jayalaltihaa to Modi
Jayalalithaa said six of the 46 nurses - Sini, Sili, Simi, Aleena, Neethu and Maneetha - are from the state's Nilgiri district.
Preity Zinta is very courageous, and outspoken: Rajkumar Santoshi
Rajkumari Santoshi had co-scripted Preity Zinta starrer 'Dil Hai Tumhara'.
Iraq crisis: 50 families contact control room in Punjab
Sushma Swaraj to make arrangements for safe return of Punjabi's.
