India

Amid debate over the merits of the First Past the Post (FPTP) system, data shows that in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, as many as 29 candidates won by getting less than 30 per cent of votes polled.

A classified report released by Australian journalist Neville Maxwell blames Jawaharlal Nehru and other top officials for the 1962 war.

Late Mansoor Ali Khan's daughter Saba Sultan, who is the Mutawalli (custodian) of Auqaf-e-Shahi (royal properties), has de-centralised its work and formed a five-member executive board to solve all its issues.

After missing last year's Sony Open, both world number one Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer return to South Beach this week

Ban Ki-moon urged all parties concerned to intensify efforts and engage constructively toward a peaceful solution in Ukraine.

Five-time world champion Anand played out a draw with Vladimir Kramnik in the fourth round but remained in sole lead to stay in contention.

Canvassing can wait for now! Holi, the festival of colours, on Monday became a "temporary ceasefire", as politics was pushed to the backseat in Uttar Pradesh, and battle-ready leaders took part in celebrations in their constituencies.

Dismissing reports of Narendra Modi wave in the country, SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday said people of the country would elect a non-Congress non-BJP government at the Centre.

Unidentified persons allegedly set afire a house and an adjoining place of worship belonging to a riots victim in Phugana area in Muzaffarnagar, police said on Monday.

As Radwanska struggled with a knee injury, Pennetta cruised to a 6-2 6-1 victory in less than an hour and a quarter.

Oprah Winfrey is selling Harpo Studios to a developer but the studio will remain on the property for two more years

Hulkenberg marked his return to Sahara Force India in style, garnering eight points while Perez made his debut for the side with one point at Albert Park.

In a referendum watched closely around the world, residents of Ukraine's strategic Crimean Peninsula voted Sunday on whether to demand greater autonomy or seek to join Russia. The vote has been condemned as illegal by the United States and European countr...

Taunting the decision of the BJP to field its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday said it would prove to be a "political graveyard" for Modi.

Filmmaker Nupur Asthana talks about Sonam Kapoor being the perfect choice for 'Bewakoofiyaan'

'Queen' is giving tough competition to recently released 'Bewakoofiyan'.