India
Perspective on homosexuality should change: SC
The SC bench observed that homosexuality should not be seen only in terms of sexual intercourse.
US: Nigerian underwear bomber gets life in prison
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab shad aid the bomb in his underwear was a blessed weapon to avenge poorly treated Muslims.
'Ban Gita' court battle restarts in Russia
The bid to ban the Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita has been misunderstood, Tomsk region prosecutor said.
Friday release: Can '?' up a notch on horror?
'?' - A movie without a name has grabbed the attention of the movie goers.
Human safaris: UN panel appealed to take up issue
Amidst concern and inquiries in India, a London-based tribal rights group on Thursday appealed to a UN committee to renew its call to close the key Andaman Trunk Road to stop "human safaris" in the islands.
Mumbai polls: why 24,000 cops can't vote today
Police personnel and election officers will be unable to vote as they haven't received postal ballots.
SH Hospital nurses to continue strike
KOCHI: Failing to reach a consensus with the hospital management, the staff nurses and nursing assistants of Sacred Heart Hospital..
Armed guards on merchant vessels a concern
KOCHI: Wednesdays incident in which two fishermen were shot at from an Italian merchant vessel in the outer sea has triggered fre..
Sony Ericsson is now Sony Mobile Communications
The company announced to rename the now fully Sony owned Sony Ericsson as "Sony Mobile Communications".
Staff shortage hits functioning of PSC
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Severe staff shortage has been affecting the functioning of Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). T..
Liquor outlets report submitted
BALASORE: Concerned over frequent mishaps on the highways, the Centre had earlier asked the State Government to submit a report on..
Re-polling in 7 booths
SALEPUR: Re-polling will be held on February 18 in seven booths of Nischintakoili block where ballot boxes were destroyed during t..
AICTE gets 41 applications for new colleges
HYDERABAD: The state government is being buffeted by demands for and against enforcing a ban on opening of new colleges...
One held for selling tobacco
KOCHI: The City Shadow Police arrested one person for selling tobacco products in front of Cochin College in Mattanchery. Ramesh (..
Atomic energy holds huge potential
KOCHI: The Department of Atomic Energy has contributed immensely to science and technology, over the past 50 years, but its activi..
National policy on fibre needed, says Coir Board
KOCHI: The coir industry in the country is facing stiff competition in the international market and the industry can be revolution..