India
Death toll in Kolkata market fire rises to 21
The blaze had broken out at a five-storey building in Sealdah housing the market on February 27.
4 more killed in Bangladesh clashes, death toll rises to 50
The dead also include two teenagers. Another teenage boy was killed in the morning when police opened fire at Jammat-e-Islami protesters.
Delhi school rape: Principal, four other officials suspended
The action by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi came pending an enquiry into the case.
Tamil movie 'Vishwaroopam' struggles with DTH release
There were severe protests that any movie should not be released in other media, before it hits the big screen.
Obama mixes 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' references
Obama combined a reference to the "mind trick" sometimes used by Jedi on weak-minded adversaries in the 'Star Wars' films with the 'Vulcan mind meld' technique used by the 'Star Trek' character Spock.
Tamil actor Vijay to make a cameo in his next
Tamil actor Vijay performed a cameo dance in Akshay's 'Rowdy Rathore'. He will make a similar appearence in 'Pistol
Telugu actor Ram plans to adopt a poor village
Actor Ram Pothineni is the son of Murali Pothineni, the brother of noted film producer Ravi Kishore Pothineni.
US asks Bangladesh to help calm the situation
Meanwhile, the Human Rights Watch said that the Bangladeshi government and the Jamaat-e-Islaami party need to act urgently to ensure that security forces and party supporters do not engage in further acts of violence.
Himachal begins probe into Prashant Bhushan's land deal
It was alleged that the land, worth several crores of rupees in Palampur was given to the educational society for just a few lakh rupees.
Rory McIlroy walks out of Honda Classic
World number one McIlroy walked off the course after completing just eight holes of his second round at the Honda Classic in Florida.
Djokovic beats del Potro to enter Dubai Championships final
Djokovic has reached the final of the Dubai Championships, storming past fourth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6 (4).
Spin will play a big role in Hyderabad, says Clarke
Clarke felt the 22-yard strip at the Uppal Stadium was pretty 'similar' to the one at Chepauk, where they were thrashed by eight wickets.
Facebook, Google tech gurus to design cancer research mobile game
Anyone with a smartphone and five minutes will be able to investigate vital data at the same time as playing a mobile game.
'Kai Po Che!': Abhishek Kapoor strikes gold
Abhishek Kapoor's Rs.12 crore 'Kai Po Che!' is earning profits at the domestic box office.
British Asian teen's suicide sparks concern over online drugs
Isobel Narayan found a drug used on death row prisoners in the US while scouting online forums about suicide.
Series of explosions in Iraq kill 16
Sources said the toll could possibly rise as some of the wounded were in serious conditions.