India
Pankaj Advani wins Timed Format World Billiards C'ship for his 12th title
Advani beat Britain's Robert Hall in a one-side final to complete a grand double after winning the points format championship earlier this month.
BlackBerry teases Bold-like Classic smartphone; coming later this year
The Classic, which bears striking similarities to the company's once wildly popular Bold smartphone, will come with a complete top row of navigation keys and a trackpad.
Fatherhood is the greatest thing on earth, it's unbelievable: Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher is excited over becoming a first-time father to daughter Wyatt Isabelle.
US troops returning from Ebola mission to be quarantined
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has also ordered the Joint Chiefs of Staff to develop a detailed implementation plan within 15 days for his review.
Bangladesh Islamist leader sentenced to death for crimes during 1971 war against Pakistan
The verdict delivered in a packed court room amid tight security said 71-year-old Nizami deserved no punishment other than the death penalty for the gravity of crimes he had committed.
LPG rate hiked by Rs 3 per cylinder
The increase in commission - which as per practice is passed on to consumers - has been effected from October 23.
Reality TV show 'Big Brother' to debut in China
A Chinese online video site says it is bringing the "Big Brother" reality TV show to China.
Delhi: Public holiday declared for government offices on Chhath
All Delhi government offices will be shut on Wednesday unlike last year when it was a restricted holiday.
Hugh Jackman diagnosed with skin cancer for the third time; advices fans to use sunscreen
Hugh Jackman has been diagnosed and treated for skin cancer for the third time in a year.
Is Tabu working with Meghna Gulzar on a film based on the Aarushi Murder case?
Meghna Gulzar, who is directing a film based on Aarushi Muder case, has reportedly teamed up with Tabu again.
Jogger runs into British PM Cameron in security breach
The man collided with Cameron as he left the city's Civic Hall in Leeds and was driven away from the scene, apparently uninjured, police said.
Google thanks Jonas Salk for the polio vaccine with a birth centenary doodle
American physician, virologist, and immunologist Jonas Salk was born in New York City on October 28, 1914.
Karnataka: Government doctors on strike, demand better pay, facilities
2,000 doctors from government hospitals across various districts of Karnataka have been holding a strike demanding better pay.
South Africa prosecution to appeal Pistorius conviction, sentence
South Africa's state prosecutors will appeal the culpable homicide conviction and five-year jail sentence handed down last week on Pistorius.
Pakistan an attractive, long-term investment place: Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif said that there were opportunities for investors in Pakistan, termed the country a potential place for investments.
Para-swimmer Sharath breaks PT Usha's 28-year record at Asian Games
Sharath has won 6 medals at Asian Para-Games in Incheon breaking Usha's record (5 medals at 1986 Asiad) of most medals by an Indian at a multidisciplinary event.
