India
UP will soon emerge as most peaceful state: Shakeel Ahmed
Amid Akhilesh Yadav-government drawing flak over current law and order situation, the Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Commission for Minorities Shakeel Ahmed on Thursday said the state would soon emerge as the "most peaceful and developed" state in the country.
Six killed, five injured in separate road accidents
Six persons were killed on Thursday and five others injured in two separate road accidents in Rajasthan, police said.
MP government gives Rs 1.5 lakh to family of man killed by tiger
Madhya Pradesh government has given Rs 1.50 lakh compensation to the family of a 22-year-old man who was killed by a tiger in Khitauli range of Bandhavgarh tiger reserve.
Meet Pepper, a personal robot that can read emotions; to go on sale next year at $1,900
The robots can serve as baby-sitters, nurses, emergency medical workers or even party companions.
Narendra Modi bats for cleaner, greener planet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the people to serve as "trustees" in protecting the environment and utilising natural resources for the present while ensuring happiness of future generations.
Sushma Swaraj, Uma Bharti take oath in Sanskrit
The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader was followed by party colleague Uma Bharti who also took her oath as the MP in Sanskrit.
Charred body of woman found in Unnao
The body of the woman was found in some bushes yesterday, Superintendent of Police Ratan Kumar Srivastava said.
Amazon's mystery device unveiling event on June 18; 3D smartphone expected
The Wall Street Journal and several tech blogs report that Amazon may be working on a phone with a three-dimensional display.
Renovation is going to take longer than we thought: Boney Kapoor
Filmmaker Boney Kapoor and his wife and actress Sridevi's gutted home is gradually being restored.
ST/SC Land Commission may be formed for speedy disposal of pending land related cases
Jharkhand Industry and Tribal Welfare Minister, Champai Soren on Wednesday said he was contemplating to set up a land commission for ST/SC people for speedy disposal of pending land related cases.
Badaun gang-rape: Commissioner faces women's ire in Katra village
Demanding justice for the Badaun victims, a group of women on Wednesday protested in front of the Bareilly divisional commissioner in Katra Sadatganj village where the two teenaged girls were gangraped and later hanged from a tree, sparking a nation-wide...
Jaipur's Kawa Music Group to perform at Glasgow in Scotland
Jaipur's famous Kawa Music Group will enthrall spectators during the Commonwealth Games beginning next month in Glasgow in Scotland. "Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, Kawa Music Circus and Musafir: Gypsies of Rajasthan will perform at various places in Glasgow," A...
How to follow Football World Cup 2014 on Twitter
With a week to go for the Football World Cup 2014, the excitement is building up and here's how you can stay up-to-date on your favourite matches, teams and players using Twitter.
Nokia 225 launched in India at Rs 3,329
The Nokia 225 sports a 2 megapixel rear camera and supports a microSD card of up to 32GB.
Road accidents: The blame game continues
Few are aware that out of every ten road accidents in Delhi, three entail fatalities.
Brad Pitt slams red carpet 'nutter' attacker
Actor Brad Pitt described a Ukrainian prankster who attacked him last week as a 'nutter'.
