India
ISRO tests indigenous cryogenic engine
Once qualification tests are complete, the cryogenic stage will be flight tested in GSLV-D3 mission next year.
Sonia reaches out to farmers in Latur
After PM, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are visiting Maharashtra where they are expected to address a farmers' rally in Latur.
South African Nobel laureate assaulted
South African Nobel laureate for literature Nadine Gordimer was robbed and locked in a store room by thieves who assaulted her in her home.
Afghan skulls haunt German soldiers
Fears have arisen that German troops could be exposed to greater dangers after the publication of the photos.
JKLF chief attacked by MLA's escort
JKLF Chairman was admitted to a hospital in a critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by an MLA's escort.
Wife-beater booked in Tamil Nadu
An employee of Tamil Nadu government has become the first person to be arrested under the Domestic Violence Act.
Morality mattered in Bush's 2004 win
These voters were driven by state ballot measures dealing with issues like same-sex marriage and gambling.
Little India gears up for lit-up display
The "little India" quarter in Ipoh will be lit with 3,000 oil lamps, thus gaining entry into the records books.
Obesity pill may treat diabetes: study
A new obesity pill that helps control blood sugar levels could treat type 2 diabetes, says research.
'Quran prescribes no veil for women'
International Peace Award winner Shabana Azmi calls for a debate on Muslim women wearing the veil.
Honduras want Maradona to be coach
Honduras said on Wednesday that they want former Argentina captain Diego Maradona to coach their national side.
Ruling BNP splits in Bangladesh
Around 10 BNP ministers and MPs left to join a new party led by former Bangladesh president Badruddoza Chowdhury.
Author, sex worker is now an actress
Nalini Jameela donned the grease paint to act in an English documentary film titled Sex, Lies and a Book.
Iraq PM slams joint US-Iraqi raid
An angry Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki disavowed a joint US-Iraqi raid in the capital's Sadr City slum on Wednesday
Pitt-Jolie land in trouble in Jodhpur
Authorities at the Jodhpur airport are contemplating an inquiry against Hollywood's star couple.
SC warns of 'reverse discrimination'
The SC has said unlimited reservation may perpetuate 'casteism' and result in 'reverse discrimination'.