India
Selfie addiction may lead to low self-esteem
Nearly 60 per cent of youngsters admitted that behind their smile is a low self-esteem.
A complete guide to the 36 sports at Asian Games 2014
A factbox on all the sporting events at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea from September 19-October 4.
China's Li Na announces her retirement from tennis
"It has been a difficult year, and I have had to face a lot of things, such as making the decision to end my professional tennis career," Li Na said.
Asian Games Opening Ceremony: a showcase to Korea's past and future
The theme song of the Games is 'Dream of 4.5 billion People, One Asia'. The Opening Ceremony begins 2:30 pm IST today.
Tamil Nadu: Man beaten up for sexual assault of mentally ill woman dies
He died without responding to treatment at the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai around midnight on Wednesday.
Delhi HC dismisses plea to hold protest against Chinese President Xi
The court said that it cannot allow them to hold the protest as it can create law and order situation in Delhi.
HC seeks report from Delhi government on toilets catering to shelter homes
The bench asked the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) to file a report on Friday.
China backs India's bid for full membership of SCO
"China backs India and Pakistan becoming members of the SCO as the group has agreed to expand its membership," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said.
New mines bill to be brought in next Lok Sabha session
The government has completed much of the work in drafting guidelines and it would be finished in a week's time.
Tax case: Chennai court summons CM Jayalalithaa on October 1
The case is related to the non-filing of income tax returns by Jayalalithaa and Sasikala in their individual capacity for 1993-94.
Government to set up urea plants along Rs 10 K-crore gas pipeline
The 2,050-km pipeline from Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh to Haldia in West Bengal will pass through Varanasi, Modi's constituency, and 16 other eastern cities.
ISIS terrorists planned to behead an Australian, says Tony Abbott after counter-terrorism operation
Abbott said there was a "serious risk from a terrorist attack" days after Australia raised its national terror threat level to "high" for the first time.
iOS 8: Why older iPhone, iPad users should wait before upgrading
Apple's iOS 8 software update for iPhones and iPads is worth getting - but not necessarily right away.
US advisers may take forward positions in Iraq fighting
The Senate is expected to also pass the authorization by the end of the week.
Custodial torture: Madras HC impleads Home Secretary, DGP, SP
Justice V Ramasubramanian in his brief order said it was seen that the petitioner had unfortunately not impleaded either the state government or the DGP as a party to the writ petition.
Air India suspends pilot, ten cabin crew members for indiscipline
The suspensions were carried out after repeated complaints of various nature, including careless handling of passengers or flight delays caused by delayed arrival of crew members, Air India officials said.