India
Errani out; Wozniacki, Stephens, Kvitova in New Haven quarters
Top-seeded Sara Errani fell to Russia's Ekaterina Makarova 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday.
Jail chief quits after 13 escape Argentine prison
Most of the escaped inmates are Argentines, along with two Brazilians and a Paraguayan, and most were serving time for murder, armed robbery, kidnapping or bank robbery.
UN Security Council says 'clarity' needed after alleged Syria attack
Syria's opposition accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces of gassing many hundreds of people in a pre-dawn attack on Wednesday.
Divisive, dramatic case of Bo Xilai comes to trial in China
Bo's trial marks the culmination of China's biggest political scandal since the 1976 downfall of the Gang of Four at the end of the Cultural Revolution.
Syria gas 'kills hundreds', Security Council to meet
Syria's opposition claimed government forces used harmful gasses, killing men, women and children as they slept.
Chinese troops intrude into Arunachal, stay for over two days
Itanagar/New Delhi: In yet another face-off with Indian Army similar to the one in Ladakh, Chinese troops reportedly intruded more than 20 kilometres inside Indian territory in Chaglagam area of Arunachal Pradesh last week and stayed there for over two da...
India, US agree to address bilateral issues before Manmohan Singh's visit
India and the US on Wednesday agreed to address their outstanding bilateral issues related to trade and investment before the September visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States.
Congress to hold first social media workshop on Thursday
Faced with Narendra Modi's first-mover advantage on social media, Congress is getting its act together by organising the first-of-its-kind workshop at New Delhi on Thursday to train spokespersons on twitter, facebook and other interactive internet sites.
Skin cancer death rates 70 per cent higher in men
Men are 70 per cent more likely to die from malignant melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer - than women with the same disease, a new study has warned.
Anil Kapoor reveals the first look of '24', Vinod Khanna appreciates 'OUATIMD' on Twitter
Anil Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, the latest stars to join Twitter, use the site in the best way possible.
Banga Beats bank on Carolina to overwhelm Pune Pistons
Banga Beats chief coach Vimal Kumar is banking on Spain's Carolina Marin to win the women's singles and mixed doubles against Pune Pistons in Pune on Friday.
'John Day' director credits Bhatts for mentoring him
Ahishor Solomon succeeded in roping in a seasoned actor like Naseeruddin Shan to play the title role in 'John Day'.
Spice Smart Flo Space, Stellar Glamour launched at Rs 3,799, Rs 5,999
Running Android 4.2 OS, the Smart Flo Space has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, while the Stellar Glamour features a 4-inch touchscreen.
Neighbour throws acid on woman over property dispute
A woman was seriously injured when her neighbour threw acid at her over a property dispute in Duliaganj area in Govindnagar in Mathura, police said on Wednesday. Nagina's brother Guddan had purchased a house from Abrar, the accused, around eight months ba...
Railways introduce multi-genset locomotives to reduce fuel comsumption
Railways have introduced multi-genset locomotives, a step which will help decrease carbon footprint in train operations by reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Death row convict attempts suicide in Belgaum
A death row convict in a rape and murder case on Wednesday allegedly attempted suicide at a prison in Belgaum amid preparations by jail authorities to hang him along with another convict.
