India
'Stop acquisition of land everywhere'
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee demanded that the acquisition of land must be stopped everywhere, including in Singur.
Little B'wood stars steal the show
New child actors are shining on filmdom's firmament and the recent one to join the list is Sri Lankan actor Sarala.
Uphaar: SC notice to Ansals on mortgage
The SC granted two weeks time to the Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited on fraudulently mortgaged case.
National wipes: What's making news
EC appoints new Chief Secretary. MDMK breaks ties with UPA. Here’s a look at what made news
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75,000 Indians commit suicide every yr
Ramadoss has said that nearly 75,000 people commit suicide in India every year for varied reasons, including mental disorder.
China voices regret on US bank ruling
China expressed regret over a US decision to punish a Macau bank for allegedly helping North Korea launder money.
Want to quit smoking? Exercise light
As little as five minutes of exercise including walking can help smokers quit, says a new study.
Despite Nandigram, Nath won't budge
Kamal Nath says the violence was not because of the SEZ policy but because of land acquisition for industrial projects.
Angelina Jolie adopts Vietnamese boy
Hollywood actress’s new child is Pax Thien, a boy she selected at an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City.
Japan module for space station in Florida
Part of an elaborate Japanese science laboratory has arrived in Florida ahead of its liftoff for the space station.
Abu Salem has the right to vote: High Court
Salem had filed a petition challenging non-inclusion of his name in the voters' list of Azamgarh, which is his home district.
9.2 bn people to crowd the world in 2050
Population growth will remain concentrated in populous countries like India, China and Pakistan.
Mulayam loses plea, can't stop CBI
Supreme Court refuses UP Chief Minister’s plea to stop the agency from probing allegations against him till polls end.
Pak govt targets channels, TV anchors
Pakistan government has turned its ire on the media for its coverage of the protests, blacking out two popular TV channels for hours.
Dhoni fan wants to sell kidney for WC
Tarun Sharma says he will kill himself if he is denied a chance to watch the Indians play in the West Indies.