India
Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to government
Cleric Tahirul Qadri gave the 48-hour deadline to the government, asking it to dissolve the assemblies.
Vernacular gives you roots, but English language helps you to branch out: Javed Akhtar on CSAT row
Javed Akhtar was recently in the capital to launch 'Phool Khil Jayenge', a five-minute video to promote child healthcare.
Poll: Law Commission begins review of death penalty. Is it time to abolish it now?
The Law Commission has begun a review of the death penalty. Is it time to abolish it now?
Italian teams stand in way of Paes, Bopanna at US Open
Two unseeded Italian teams will be the 1st round opponents of Indo-Czech pair Paes-Stepanek and Bopanna and his Pakistan partner Qureshi in the men's doubles at the US Open.
Four flights diverted to Bangalore due to heavy rains
Four city-bound flights, including three international carriers, were on Monday diverted to Bengaluru Airport following heavy rains.
A new app that lets you add 3D backgrounds to your photos
It is time to jazz up your photo albums with 3D sunsets or other scenic backgrounds on photo-sharing platforms like Instagram, Flickr or Tumblr.
Are you suffering from smartphone-loss anxiety disorder?
If you consistently live in the denial mode of losing your smartphone, remember that once it happens, you are the one at a greater risk of developing smartphone-loss anxiety disorder.
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake jolts central Chile: USGS
The national emergency office ONEMI said the temblor shook Santiago and five other regions in the South American nation.
Europe's Galileo satellites launched into wrong orbit
"Complementary observations gathered after separation of the Galileo FOC (Full operation) M1 satellites on Soyuz Flight VS09 have highlighted a discrepancy between targeted and reached orbit," Arianespace said in a statement.
UN Council condemns 'heinous and cowardly' James Foley murder
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the "heinous and cowardly" murder of journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants and called for the immediate release of all hostages.
HC declines to hear PIL against UPSC's decision on Prelims
"Tell me one thing, how can this petition be entertained? If you are personally coming here, then it means this is not a PIL...," the court said.
Ebola scare: Health Ministry conducts screening at all airports in India
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), as many as 531 passengers are being tracked at airports across India for Ebola.
'Mardaani' Tweet Review: Rani Mukerji delivers one of her finest performances as a tough but sensitive police officer
Starring Rani Mukerji, the latest YRF film 'Mardaani' has been directed by noted filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar.
Emraan Hashmi the con man, Randeep Hooda the kidnapper, Aamir Khan the pickpocket: Is Bollywood setting a wrong precedent by glorifying criminals?
Often portrayed as a misunderstood man-boy, Bollywood has always had a romantic relationship with the archetypical goon.
Actor Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered in San Francisco bay
The official cause of death is expected be ruled within the next few weeks, pending results of toxicology tests.
Health Minister directs DHO to file case against Ebola rumour
UT Khader directed DHO HS Shivakumar to file a complaint to bring to book the pranksters who misused technology to create panic and confusion, officials said.