India
Mercury dips in Rajasthan, Mount Abu coldest at 2.4 degrees Celsius
Mercury further dipped in parts of Rajasthan where Erinpura area near Jawai Dam in Pali remained the coldest place with a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. On Thursday, the place had recorded a low of 6 deg Celsius.
Ageing process can be reversed, say scientists
Restoring communication reverses the ageing process, at least in mammals, finds a new study.
Sports Yearender: 'Chak De' moment in an otherwise controversial 2013
Olympic ban and corruption in cricket brought global embarrassment for India even as athletes gave their best to do the nation proud on world stage.
Philippine mayor, 3 others killed at airport
Manila airport General Manager says men on a motorcycle fired at Labangan Mayor Ukol Talumpa and his wife as they stepped out of Terminal 3.
'Dhoom 3' Tweet review: First day, first show
'Dhoom 3' has been promoted well, and has a huge starcast, so it is likely to get a good opening.
Uttarakhand to lead other states in implementing Lokayukta based on Lokpal
Hailing the passage of Lokpal Bill as historic, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday said Uttarakhand will be the first state to implement a Lokayukta Act based on the anti-corruption law passed by the Parliament.
World's first text message using vodka send
Scientists have successfully sent the world's first text message using evaporated vodka. Researchers from the York University, Toronto and their UK-based counterparts, who texted the message 'O Canada' using evaporated vodka, say their simple system can b...
Nashik: Wholesale onion price crashes to Rs 7 per kg, farmers protest
The farmers are now alleging that the middlemen are controlling the prices.
Singapore: Alcohol ban eased in riot hit 'Little India'
Singapore on Wednesday loosened alcohol ban imposed after the December 8 riot in Little India, but the ban will remain for six months until the committee of inquiry makes its recommendations, police said.
Can't blame anyone: Sussanne on split with Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik announced Sussanne's decision to end their marriage via an official statement on December 13.
US: Woman wins part of Mega Millions lottery, to split $648 million
A 56-year-old woman played numbers from family birth dates to win half of a near-record $648 million jackpot.
Police officers wash Lalu's feet, carry his slippers, probe ordered
Lalu, who was released on bail in a fodder scam case, had been to Deori temple the same day to pay obeisance.
WB: Mamata Banerjee claims to set 'record' of holding meetings in districts
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed to have set a "record" of holding three administrative meetings in every district of the state after she came to power two and a half years ago.
Rio Olympics to have new women's wrestling categories
The wrestling world's governing body, FILA, announced that two weight categories will be added in the women's section in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
'CID Karnataka' to begin from December 21
A team of cops will use their talent to curb the crime in Karnataka, and will be seen investigating tough cases.
Satyajit Ray's 'Sonar Kella' to be recreated in Kolkata
Satyajit Ray had written a mystery novel revolving round the fort and later made a film on it.