India
Typhoon shuts down Hong Kong with strong winds, rain
A powerful typhoon swept past Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and rain that forced the closure of the stock market and container ports.
Ashutosh Gowariker unveils first poster, promo for his television debut 'Everest'
The show is about the struggle of a daughter, who in order to gain her father's acceptance decides to climb the Everest.
In flood-hit Srinagar, it's raining burglars and thieves
As the ravaging flood of Kashmir has emptied the city of its dwellers, the burglars in Srinagar are having a field day.
J&K government releases additional Rs 100 crore each to Kashmir, Jammu
According to an official spokesman, the fresh grant is in addition to the already released Rs 100 crore each for Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
Formula One teams warned against coded messages
Formula One's governing body has banned teams from sending drivers coded messages under a controversial clampdown on the use of radio communications.
Acting with social, health issues in mind: Kerala government to HC on liquor policy
The government said the right to sell liquor is not a fundamental right.
Chinese city of Chongqing creates a smartphone footpath
The property manager says it's intended to be ironic - to remind people that it's dangerous to tweet while walking the street.
Would love to work with Shankar, he comes up with superb special effects in his films: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger was in Chennai as the chief guest for the audio launch of Tamil magnum opus 'I'.
Chinese President Xi's visit will strengthen ties: PM Modi; talks of Buddhism bond
PM Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for the Chinese President on Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad when he begins his India visit.
Bombay HC orders CBI probe in Pune student's death after birthday bash
Observing that police investigation was not satisfactory, Bombay High Court on Monday directed CBI to take over the probe into the death of a student of Symbiosis Institute of Design in Pune two years ago.
SAI misplaces hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr's priceless possessions
He claimed that SAI has misplaced his priceless memoribilia, which inculdes his Olympic blazer, medals and rare pictures he had donated to them in 1985.
Disheartened for not getting solo hero movies? Never because everyone wants a commercially viable hero, says Aditya Roy Kapoor
Aditya Roy Kapoor's career took a 360 degree turn post the success of his solo-hero movie 'Aashiqui 2'.
Benedict Cumberbatch's 'The Imitation Game' takes top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival
'The Imitation Game' is a biopic about British mathematician and World War Two code-breaker Alan Turing.
Argentina beat Israel in Davis Cup playoff
Argentina won both matches on Sunday, rallying to defeat Israel 3-2 in a Davis Cup World Group playoff tie.
Marin Cilic leads Croatia to Davis Cup playoff win, Spain out
Less than a week after winning the US Open, Cilic snatched the crucial fifth rubber of Croatia's World Group playoff tie against the Netherlands.
Black-clad democracy activists stage sombre Hong Kong rally
Democracy activists in the former British colony had expectations Hong Kongers would be able to vote for their leader cut short in August when China announced plans for a highly restricted form of universal suffrage.