India
Any common man would identify with 'Satyagraha': Amrita Rao
The actress takes a leap in her career by playing a strong and layered character in Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'.
Bo Xilai's trial underscores China's resolve for rule of law
The openness and transparency in the trial of disgraced Chinese Communist Party (CPC) leader Bo Xilai have come in for praise both at home and abroad, according to a commentary on Tuesday. The case also underscores the Party's resolve to push the rule of...
Petra Kvitova beats Misaki Doi in US Open 1st round
The 2011 Wimbledon champ beat Misaki Doi of Japan 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 Tuesday in a rare matchup of two lefties.
31,800 vacancies for teachers to be filled up soon: Rajasthan Minister
Ruling Congress government on Tuesday told Rajasthan Legislative Assembly that over 31,000 vacant posts of teachers in different grades will soon be filled up to overcome the problem of faculty shortages in schools.
Inflation-adjusted 3 Idiots beats Sholay, Mughal-e-Azam, Chennai Express as Bollywood's biggest blockbuster ever
Reports say Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' is the biggest Bollywood blockbuster ever, but a little inflation adjustment pushes '3 Idiots' ahead.
Jodhpur Police seeks look-out notice against Asaram
Jodhpur police have written to the immigration department to issue look-out notice against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to ensure that he does not leave the country.
Sonia Gandhi to inaugurate Rajiv Gandhi research centre in Kerala
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies in Thiruvananthapuram on Sep 7, state Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala said on Tuesday.
Mandela's condition remains critical but stable, says Zuma
South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela is still in hospital undergoing treatment and remains in a critical but stable condition, President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday.
Congress dismisses Narendra Modi's 'ambulance' remark
Congress on Tuesday dismissed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remark that Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who complained of uneasiness in Parliament House on Monday, should have been taken to AIIMS in a well-equipped ambulance.
Dawood Ibrahim, Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan, says Sushil Kumar Shinde in LS
The 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case mastermind Dawood Ibrahim and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed are in Pakistan and government has pressed for their extradition to India, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Chidambaram hopes undervalued rupee will find its appropriate level
With rupee again crossing 65-to a dollar mark, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said the currency is undervalued and hoped it will find its appropriate level.
John won't step into Akshay's role in 'Welcome Back': Anees Bazmee
Anees Bazmee says that they have created a new role for John Abraham in 'Welcome Back'.
Nadal registers easy first-round win at Flushing Meadows
The Spaniard improved to 16-0 this year on the hard surface, defeating American Ryan Harrison 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.
Obama to meet Putin during G20 summit in St Petersburg
Obama and Putin have been at odds over Russia's decision to grant temporary asylum to former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung's book released on Monday
A book penned by Lt Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung, written while he was Vice Chancellor of Jamia Milia Islamia, was released on Monday.
Rajya Sabha approves formation of divorce friendly bill for women
Rajya Sabha on Monday approved a proposal to make divorce friendly for women as it provides for the wife getting share in the husband's immovable property after "irretrievable breakdown" of marriage.