India
Lin Dan to skip international matches for rest of year
The Chinese shuttler has announced that he will skip all international events on the 2013 calendar.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (T311) review: Battery impresses, not the price
In our continuous video playback test, its battery lasted for around 9 hours and I could easily watch four full-length feature films back to back.
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul to visit riot-hit Muzaffarnagar next week to assess situation
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi will visit trouble-torn Muzaffarnagar district next week to assess the situation there.
High iPhone price spooks investors, Apple shares drop
The high-end iPhone 5S disappointed Wall Street and revived fears that Apple's most innovative days may be behind it.
Nadal ready to empty tank to help Spain stay in top tier
A tired Rafael Nadal is ready to give his all for Spain in this weekend's Davis Cup playoff against Ukraine after a draining US Open.
SC seeks clarifications from Centre on coal block allocations
The court has asked for minutes of each meeting of screening committee involved in the allocation process.
What it took to get a TV interview with Syria's President Bashar Assad
CBS News had essentially given up its pursuit of Syrian President Bashar Assad for an interview because he would not agree to go on "60 Minutes," until Charlie Rose suggested airing it on the non-profit Public Broadcasting Service.
Gauhar Khan to participate in 'Bigg Boss 7'?
The official list of contestants is yet to be announced. This season is based on the theme of heaven and hell.
Tamil Nadu govt files defamation case against Karunanidhi
Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday filed a defamation case against former Chief Minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi in a Sessions Court in Chennai.
86 days after Uttarakhand tragedy, prayers resume at Kedarnath Temple
The Puja began with a 'shuddhikaran' (purification) of the temple and 'prayashchitikaran' (atonement for prolonged suspension of prayers at the shrine).
For the oppn, the poor are a burden, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi will kick off the election campaign of Congress in party-ruled Rajasthan by addressing an election rally in tribal-dominated Salumbar assembly constituency of Udaipur division on Wednesday, which will be followed by two rallies of Congress Pr...
Aarushi murder case: Talwars' London-based witness to depose on Sept 16
Ghaziabad: A special CBI court hearing the Aarushi Talwar murder case on Tuesday fixed September 16 for recording of statement of a London-based DNA expert, who is a defence witness.
Syrian opposition rejects Russian proposal
A major Syrian opposition group issued a statement in Istanbul on Tuesday to reject a Russian plan that proposes to put Damascus's chemical weapons under international control to avert a US strike on the country.
Rahul Gandhi 'ideal choice' for PM, says Tarun Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday said he personally favours Rahul Gandhi as Congress' prime ministerial candidate for 2014 Lok Sabha polls, echoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that the party vice-president will be an "ideal choice...
Muzaffarnagar riots: Manmohan Singh announces Rs 2 lakh for deceased
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday announced Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 each for the seriously injured in communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
Jhumpa Lahiri's 'The Lowland' shortlisted for Man Booker Prize
'The Lowland' will compete alongside five other works of fiction for the coveted literary award worth 50,000 pounds to be announced in London in October.
