India
US fiscal negotiations sputter as deadline nears
Congressional negotiations to end a US fiscal crisis gripping Washington and spooking financial markets hung by a thread on Saturday after bipartisan talks broke down in the House of Representatives and shifted to Senate leaders.
Points record gives Fernando Alonso something to celebrate
Alonso's fourth place in the Japanese GP meant Vettel would have to wait until India on October 27 to celebrate his fourth successive title.
Mohanlal's 'Geethanjali' to be released in November
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will yet again be seen in Priyadarshan's film 'Geethanjali'.
India lodges protest with China over archers' stapled visa
A diplomat from Chinese Embassy in New Delhi was summoned to the External Affairs Ministry and a "strong protest" was lodged.
Chowrasia misses cut in Portugal, Lynn leads
Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia had to face yet another disappointing outing as he missed the cut by two shots at the midway stage of Portugal Masters.
People flee before cyclone Phailin hits Odisha coast
Carrying their baggage, thousands of people are leaving the port town of Paradip to escape the wrath of the severe cyclonic storm 'Phailin' which is expected to make landfall in Odisha in less than 24 hours.
Russia plans Sputnik search engine to take on Yandex, Google, Mail.Ru
Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, was launched in October 1957.
OPCW, chemical weapons watchdog in Syria, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Experts from the Hague-based global chemical weapons watchdog, supported by the United Nations, aim to help destroy Syria's chemical weapons.
Encephalitis claims 10 more lives; death toll climbs to 377
With 10 more deaths reported due to encephalitis in the past 24 hours, the toll from the disease in the eastern Uttar Pradesh has reached 377, health officials said on Friday.
Top-seeded Kerber, Stephens reach quarters in Linz
Angelique Kerber and No. 2 Sloane Stephens reached the quarter-finals of the Generali Ladies in contrasting styles.
Gurmeet Choduhary, Debina Bonnerjee back on 'Nach Baliye 6'
Gurmeet Choudhary and wife Debina Bonnerjee are all set to make a comeback to the sixth season of 'Nach Baliye'.
My Sachin moment, and 8 myths about Tendulkar
The year was 1989. A 16-year-old was making his Test debut in Karachi against the fearsome pace attack of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. I...
Interview: Hulkenberg and Massa top the Lotus list
Hulkenberg and Massa are the frontrunners to replace Raikkonen at Lotus next season but the team must first secure fresh investment, said principal Eric Boullier.
Allahabad High Court issues notice to Azam Khan, stays suspension of Muzaffarnagar cop
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the suspension of an SHO of a police station in Muzaffarnagar, from where the release of 7 persons named in the murder of Jat youths had triggered a communal backlash, and issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Cabin...
Assange slams WikiLeaks film in letter to actor Benedict Cumberbatch
In the letter, Julian Assange tells Cumberbatch he is 'fond' of the actor's previous work.
Telugu film world pays last respects to Srihari
D Ramanaidu and Dasari Naryana Rao paid their last respects to popular Telugu actor Srihari.