India
Breastfeeding cuts HIV risk in babies
Breastfeeding a baby till it is six months old may cut the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission, scientists say.
'J&K violence drops by two-thirds'
A top police official on Sunday claimed that the number of daily killings in J&K has fallen by more than two-thirds.
Actress' kin push her in prostitution
The Chennai police has filed a case against Preethi Varma's parents for allegedly trying to push her into flesh trade.
Films with smoking scene may get 'A'
Films showing actors blowing rings of smoke may soon be out of reach for those below 18 years.
PlayStation gen won’t climb trees ever
Climbing trees - and falling out of them – used to be a part of growing up. But not any more.
Indian language courses a hit in US
Indian language courses are rising on popularity among American students. US universities will double the number of scholarships.
Deshmukh puts brake on Reliance SEZ
Vilasrao Deshmukh says land acquisition will be given only after ensuring nobody was being forced out of their property.
A dark Saturday night for Sydney
Sydney plunged itself into darkness for an hour on Saturday night as the residents cut the lights for energy conservation.
No quota in IIM-A if SC stay not vacated
IIM Board of Governors have said there will be no OBC quota in IIM-A if the SC stay is not vacated in two weeks.
Nepal's interim govt to be formed today
Nepal's parliament will form an interim government on Saturday, which will see the Maoists bag five ministries.
Salem wants mineral water in jail
A local court on Friday permitted Abu Salem to get supplies of mineral water in jail.
Bono, Knight in shining armour
Rock star Bono has received an honorary knighthood from the British government.
India prepares for moon mission
India has begun assembling the spacecraft for Chandrayan-I, its first unmanned mission to the moon scheduled for 2008.
After rehab, Britney back to singing
After a bad patch of alcohol addiction and going back and forth from rehab, Britney is back to what she does best.
Fashion Week not so hot in Mumbai
The LFW got off to a sombre start with few big stars walking the ramp.
DU needs time to implement quota
The Delhi University is finding it difficult to implement the new OBC quota comprehensively.