News
Penguin offers Ravi Subramanian Rs 1.25 crore for two-book deal
Penguin has offered Ravi subramanian Rs 1.25 crore for a two-book deal making it the highest advance given by them to any Indian writer.
Das-Deepika eye bronze in Archery World Cup after semis loss
Indian pair of Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari faltered against Brady Ellison and Khatuna Lorig in the mixed section semi-finals of the Archery World Cup.
Heavy downpour continues to claim more lives; Met dept predicts more rains
Four people were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh as moderate to heavy showers on Thursday lashed several parts of the state where major rivers were in spate.
NGO stops supply of mid day meals after Naxal threat
Ekta Shakti Foundation supplies mid day meal to 200 government schools in Vaishali district.
Ex-army man kills school owner over 'old enmity', fires at cops
A retired army man shot dead a school owner in Lucknow on Wednesday and fired at a police team before surrendering, an official said.
Solar panel scam: Yechury wants Chandy to resign on moral grounds
Yechury alleged that Chandy's office had links with the perpetrators of the fraud.
EU urges comprehensive political process in Egypt
Ashton reiterated she would meet with the interim President Adli Mansour and the interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi as well as other members of the cabinet.
Brotherhood holds protest day as Egypt cabinet starts work
Thousands of supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi demonstrated outside the prime minister's office and marched through Cairo on Wednesday to protest against a military-backed cabinet on its first full day at work.
Bihar: 5 policemen killed in a Naxal attack in Aurangabad
Naxals reportedly attacked security forces and also blew up a bridge.
21-year-old woman killed by in-laws for dowry in Bhadohi
A 21-year-old woman was killed on Wednesday allegedly by her in-laws for dowry, police said. Sheela Devi died due to poisoning at her husband Nitesh's residence in Kador village in Bhadohi, they said.
HDFC ATM, debit card, netbanking services unavailable this weekend
HDFC Bank customers are advised to plan their transactions according to the down-time schedule.
Masters winner Scott hardened by Lytham collapse
Scott held a four-shot lead at Lytham 12 months ago but bogeyed the last four holes to allow Ernie Els claim the Claret Jug.
Messi confident advisers will resolve Spanish tax woes
Messi is optimistic his advisers will be able to sort out his tax problems after he and his father were accused of defrauding the Spanish authorities last month.
Excitement builds as Manchester United cash in Down Under
Manchester United will play against A-League All Star XI captained by Brett Emerton, in their pre-season tour to Australia.
Betting heats up on Britain's 'Baby Cambridge'
The long wait for the birth of Prince William and his wife Catherine's royal baby is big business for Britain's bookmakers. Punters around the world are betting on a girl called Alexandra to be born, well, any day now. And with footballer David Beckham jo...
Allahabad HC shifts school principal for alleged caste discrimination
Taking a serious note of alleged discrimination against children of lower castes at a primary school, the Allahabad High Court has directed the authorities to transfer the principal and initiate an inquiry against her.
