India
Rajasthani folk music group 'Barmer Boys' on a two-week US trip
Keeping alive the centuries-old musical tradition of the Manganiyars, a hereditary caste of Muslim musicians in India's desert state of Rajasthan, the "Barmer Boys" are on a debut two week coast-to-coast US tour.
Review: Second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh
Issues like corruption, unemployment, price spiral and social disparity have taken a back seat in Madhya Pradesh with charges and counter charges by both key rivals – the Congress and the BJP hogging all news space in the media. While the Congress has spe...
VVIP chopper deal: CBI Director meets Indian envoy in Italy
The CBI Director pressed for early execution of the agency's judicial request (Letters Rogatory) to Italy.
'2 States' stereotyping of North and South India: I am from Karnataka and I find nothing wrong in laughing at myself once in a while
Cross-cultural stereotypes portrayed in Bollywood films can be offensive at worst, and hilarious at best.
NASA spots most Earth-like planet yet
It's a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our own and exists in the zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life, say astronomers.
Avalanche sweeps Mt Everest; 6 killed, 9 missing
Nepal Tourism Ministry official Krishna Lamsal says the avalanche hit just below Mount Everest Camp 2 around 6:30 a.m. on Friday.
Fed Cup: Samantha Stosur plays Petkovic to open semi-final
Stosur will meet Germany's second-ranked player Andrea Petkovic in the opening match of the Fed Cup World Group semi-final.
Election Commission lifts ban on Amit Shah's campaign in UP
In a major relief to Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah, the Election Commission on Thursday lifted its ban on his participation in Lok Sabha poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh after he assured the poll body that he would not disturb the public tranquility...
'Mrs Doubtfire' sequel in the works; Robin Williams to reprise his role
The follow-up is slated to be penned by 'Elf' writer David Berenbaum, and directed by Chris Columbus.
'2 States': 10 amusing North and South Indian stereotypes to watch out for
Hilarious cross cultural stereotypes are the chocolate filling in a warm, light croissant that is '2 States'.
Putin hopes no need to send troops into Ukraine
Putin expressed hope for a political and diplomatic solution of the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.
Google unveils Project Ara build-it-yourself smartphone; expected to be available in early 2015
The goal is to create a standard endoskeleton, or frame, that can hold different modules, like extra-powerful processors, additional batteries or memory chips for storing more music, all based on the customer's preferences.
Modi alleges distribution of watches with Chidambaram's picture
Sharpening his attack on P Chidambaram, BJP leader Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged wrist watches with photos of the Finance Minister were being distributed to voters and demanded a probe by the Election Commission.
'Bombay Velvet' avoids clash with 'P.K' in Christmas; to now release on November 28
Anurag Kashyap has officially announced that his film 'Bombay Velvet' will release Nov 28.
Ellen DeGeneres named most powerful gay celebrity
Ellen DeGeneres has been named the most powerful gay celebrity in the US in a new magazine poll.
61st National Film Awards: Has the jury selected the deserving films?
The high point of the National Film Awards this year has got to be the nod that Hansal Mehta got for 'Shahid'.
