India
Crisis deepens for Shibu Soren
Additional district court in Giridih issues production warrant against Soren for hearing in Kudko murder case.
Bihar 'bridges' gap between life, death
Many bridges in Bihar are in serious need of repair, but the authorities have so far turned a blind eye to them.
Indian rowers enter semis in Doha
Indian rowers made an encouraging start in Doha by winning their respective heats in three of the five events.
'Taxi driver helped crack 7/11 case'
The taxi driver and a commuter had identified the accused as the people who planted bombs in commuter trains.
Mush signs bill amending law on rape
Amid protests from Opposition Islamist parties, President Pervez Musharraf on Friday signed the Bill.
China hopes for gold rush at the pool
This is supposed to be the event where China will showcase its swimming talent for Beijing Olympics.
It's Time to honour Gandhi, Nehru
Gandhi and Nehru were among the Asian heroes honoured by Time magazine at a function to commemorate its 60 years.
Ailing Castro fails to attend b'day bash
The ailing Cuban leader had been advised by doctors not to attend the five-day birthday bash organised for him at Havana.
Beckham's stay hinges on Real success
Real Madrid's sports director is confident that their challenge for honours will convince Beckham to stay on in Spain.
Dope testing in chess on Asiad debut
Chess will have dope tests at the Asian Games. An official says he has no idea how drugs could enhance performance.
Get close to Kylie's butt, lose your job
A worker at Madame Tussauds Museum would pull down Kylie Minogue’s hotpants and kiss her bum.
'Filter violence from children's serials'
Renowned filmmaker Mike Pandey has stressed the need for the censor board to step in to "filter out" violent content.
AIDS to be a burden to the world by 2030
AIDS will become the world’s most burdensome disease by 2030 threatening world population, says study.
Is there a Mulayam-BJP nexus?
Is there a secret understanding between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh and the top BJP leadership?
Sarabjit's kin meets Kasuri for mercy
Sarabjit's sister meets Pak Foreign Minister Khurshid Mohammad Kasuri in Delhi and pleads clemency for him.
'South Indian' or simply Indian?
Fifty years after the creation of linguistic states, the South is far more integrated with the rest of the country.