India
Preity to say hi to Cannes with Alvida
Preity Zinta is excited about promoting her yet-to-be released movie Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna at the Cannes film festival.
Asians in US face Hepatitis risk
East Asian immigrants in US are at a higher risk of contracting Hepatitis B than other Americans, says study.
India thanks Pak for rescuing WC bid
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has thanked Pakistan for rescuing the Asian bid for the 2011 World Cup.
6 killed, 13 wounded in Pak blasts
At least six policemen were killed and 13 wounded in five explosions at a police training school in the Pakistani city.
Sachin's fate to be decided on May 22
BCCI Secretary said on Wednesday that a final decision on Tendulkar's availability would be taken by May 22.
Law to save shopkeepers from MCD
The center on Wednesday said that a new law is expected to be in place by next week to save shopkeepers from MCD drives.
Interview ban teaches schools a lesson
Five months ago, they were asked what could be done to replace interviews. Now, they say HC's ideas impractical.
Nuke deal: BJP to move notice against PM
The BJP is planning to move a privilege notice against the PM for allegedly misleading both Houses of Parliament on the Indo-US nuclear deal.
Anti-depressant effective for diabetics
Antidepressants cut recurrent depression risk and increases time length between depressive episodes in diabetics.
Walcott stunned by England callup
England manager Eriksson is gambling on Rooney, too, by naming the Manchester United as one of his four strikers.
India, USA: Off to space
Countries have been partners in space research since 1972. USA has helped India in launching satellites.
The desi Miss Marple is a winner
The new Lalli mystery is set for release in 2007 and author Kalpana Swaminathan seems to have hit on a winner.
10 tips to beat the heat
With the heat wave surging, here are 10 tips to help you cope with the heat, whether you are outdoors or indoors.
Palestinian Parliament building on fire
A fire broke out in the Palestinian Parliament building on Monday and workers evacuated the four-storey building.
Thalassaemia awareness in Mumbai
The International Thalassaemia Day in Mumbai sees a lot of awareness programmes on the disorder.
Sonia fiat to PM on trade pacts
Congress President Sonia Gandhi asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to carefully scrutinise India-ASEAN FTA.