India
Figo bows out of the beautiful game
After 15 glorious years, probably this was the last people saw of the fantastic Luis Figo.
US has ways to deal with N Korea
The international community is united in its opposition to N Korea's missile tests and has a number of tools to deal with it.
Debate: Are the doctors justified?
A 35-year-old heart patient died after he was refused admission by the doctors of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
French are swept by team’s glory
Replica France shirts have sold out, French politicians are predicting victory and the press is on a sing-song before the semi-final.
BBC's special tribute to Trueman
Trueman, the first cricketer to take 300 Test wickets from 67 Tests, died of lung cancer last Saturday at the age of 75.
Macedonia holds close-run election
Macedonians voted in a closely fought general election on Wednesday, hoping to avoid the fraud and intimidation that marred past polls.
Agency advertises on prostitutes' legs
A fake online agency is offering advertising space for beer and cars on prostitutes' thighs and cleavage.
Bhutto demands Mush's resignation
Bhutto says she hopes Musharraf will allow transition from a military dictatorship to democracy.
Canada to deport Babbar Khalsa terrorist
Canada will deport a Babbar Khalsa terrorist accused of plotting to assassinate former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal.
Imam of Varanasi mosque shot dead
An Imam of a mosque was gunned down near Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University premises in Varanasi by some unidentified men.
Ronaldinho drowns in sea of mediocrity
Ronaldinho arrived in Germany as the world's best player but failed totally to live up to his billing.
CBI to nail Bangaru in Tehelka case
After an investigation spreading a little over 15 months, the CBI is all set to file its first chargesheet in the Tehelka expose.
Test status to Bangladesh a mistake
In a startling admission, outgoing ICC President Ehsan Mani has said awarding Test status to Bangladesh was a mistake.
Naxals use radio to listen in on cops
While the Jharkhand Police are going hi-tech to deal with Naxalites, the Naxals are getting even with the same technology.
Kuwait polls: Women fail to win a seat
Kuwaitis did not elect a single woman in their first elections open to both sexes, according to official results.