India
Research on coaching center Super 30 reveals its education has lead to social transition
A joint project by University of East London and TISS on Super 30, an institute that helps underprivileged children crack IIT exam, has found how education could be used for social transition.
Why Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiyaan' spelling had to be changed
Southern megastar Rajnikanth performs a dual role with Deepika in the film.
Snapshot: Kim Kardashian shows off her engagement ring, tweets picture
An excited Kim Kardashian tweeted a picture of the ring that boyfriend Kanye West gifted her.
Manna Dey was a strict disciplinarian but soft at heart
In a career spanning over seven decades, Manna Dey made it a point to adhere to a disciplined lifestyle.
Pethas made by Agra jail inmates to be sold in a mall
Officials of the central jail in Agra on Thursday opened a retail counter in a busy commercial complex in the city to sell a sweetmeat, 'petha', made by the jail inmates.
63 nominations filed for first phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls
Tribal Welfare minister Kedar Kashyap, Sports minister Lata Usendi and Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma were among the 42 candidates who filed their nomination papers on Wednesday for the first phase of Legislative Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh.
Never did anything crazy for love: Kareena Kapoor
Kareena denied reports of doing a film with Salman Khan, which is to be directed by Sooraj Barjatya.
Mizoram poll: Congress appeal voters to make party win in upcoming Assembly election
The ruling Congress party on Tuesday appealed to voters to return the party to power in the coming Assembly polls so that it could continue its development work.
'The Lunchbox' to open Dharamshala International Film Festival
International entries include indie films, which are winning acclaim at film festivals worldwide.
Manish Malhotra to design for Kareena, Hrithik in 'Shuddhi'
Manish Malhotra is set to design costumes for Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan in Karan Malhotra's 'Shuddhi'.
'Mini bus' services introduced in Chennai
In the first of its kind initiative, Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday launched 50 'small bus' services in Chennai to connect areas without transportation facilities to the nearest bus stands and railway stations.
TN: AIADMK announces candidate for Yercaud by-poll
AIADMK in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday announced P.Saroja as its candidate to contest the December 4 Yercaud by-election to the state assembly.
Heavy rains lash East Godavari district, alert issued
Following heavy rains in East Godavari district, the administration has issued an alert and taking necessary precautionary measures, an official said.
Ajay enters 2nd round; Kashyap, Guru lose in France
World number 25 Ajay rode on his smashes and better net play to get across Kazumasa 21-16 21-11 in a 38-minute men's singles match last night.
SP supporting Centre but some parties indulging in dishonest politics: Akhilesh Yadav
In an apparent attack on the Congress-led UPA government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said while the Samajwadi Party was extending all cooperation to the Centre, some parties were indulging in dishonest politics.
Apple adds Retina Display to iPad Mini; 16GB WiFi at $399
The Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display come with a 7.9-inch display and has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels.