India
Panel to decide diesel price hike on Dec 22
A ministerial panel under the Finance Minister to meet on Dec 22 to take a call on allowing state-run fuel retailers to hike the prices of diesel.
Anand held to a draw, remains in joint lead
The World Champion was held to a draw by Michael Adams of England in the sixth and penultimate round at the London Chess Classic.
Daily exercise helps cut risk of middle age creep: study
Daily exercise over a period of 20 years helps to significantly reduce weight gain in middle age.
Trying to get phone records, says Digvijaya
To prove that he spoke to Karkare, Digvijaya said he requested Telecom Ministry to recover his call records.
iPhone app offers virtual love for lonely men
Stressed out men without time to date can now at least pretend they have a girlfriend, albeit on their iPhone.
Reliance launches 3G services in four cities
Reliance Communications launched its 3G mobile phone services in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Chandigarh.
Night sky lights up with meteor showers
The meteor shower will be visible across most of India and people can see over 100 shooting stars every hour.
Most Britons update Facebook, Twitter from bed
Three-quarters of Britons spend an average of 16 minutes daily to update their social networking profiles from bed
'Strippermobile' delivers Christmas donations
The "strippermobile" has made another run in Las Vegas with Santa's helpers riding for a good cause.
Fans petition to stop Jackson autopsy show
The TV show will feature a re-enactment of the late singer's autopsy.
Ten dead as H1N1 flu returns to Britain
The H1N1 swine flu virus has returned to Britain with 10 people dying in the last six weeks.
I drew inspiration from Shakira, says Katrina
For the sizzling item song 'Shiela Ki Jawani' from her upcoming film 'Tees Maar Khan'.
London Chess: Anand beats Carlsen, joint 2nd now
Viswanathan Anand defeated Magnus Carlsen of Norway to jump to joint second spot after the end of the third round.
Envoy's frisking poor diplomacy: Nirupama Rao
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said the issue will be taken up with the US Embassy.
Bitter cold in Kashmir with sub-zero temperatures
The minimum temperature once again fell to minus 3.8 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Friday.
Facebook's Zuckerberg pledges to give away wealth
Seventeen of America's richest people, including Mark Zuckerberg, have promised to give away most of their wealth.