India
HC directs government to stop salary of Home Secy for not complying with its order
The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to stop withdrawal of salary by the Home Secretary till the department clears post-retirement dues of a constable as per the court's earlier judgement and fixed January 24 to hear about compliance wit...
Winter solstice: Google marks the shortest day of the year with an animated doodle
The doodle shows a pair of hands weaving a long woollen hand glove that loops to form the Google letters.
'Biriyani' review: This Tamil film doesn't have a convincing climax
This 'Biriyani' was in the able hands of a master chef, who probably didn't have the right ingredients to cook it.
My New Year's resolution is to be nicer to White House Press, says Barack Obama
American President Barack Obama said that his New Year resolution is to be nicer with the White House Press Corps. "My New Year's resolution is to be nicer to the White House Press Corps," Obama said amidst laughter on Friday at his year ender news confer...
Woman who accused ex-Additional Secretary (Home) JP Joshi of rape sent to jail
A woman, who had accused senior bureaucrat JP Joshi of raping her after promising her a job, on Friday surrendered in a local court in connection with a blackmailing case lodged against her and three others by the suspended official, currently in jail.
Hyderabad police book Salman Khan for insulting religion
Salman was booked under section 295 of the Indian Penal Code at Falaknuma police station, Hyderabad.
Devyani arrest: RPI activists vandalise Domino's outlet in Mumbai
RPI activists said they were protesting against US's treatment of Dalits.
Devyani Khobragade case: 12 key questions and their answers
Several strands of controversy have come together in the row over the US's stern response to the accusation against Devyani Khobragade.
Congress dismisses rumours about ousting Vijay Bahuguna as 'media speculation'
Congress on Friday scotched rumours about a change of guard in Uttarakhand, terming it is no more than "media speculation".
Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission's seminar to sensitise officials begins today
Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission will hold a two-day seminar in Dehradun on Friday to sensitise officials who interact directly with people about human rights issues.
Trisha new ambassador of CCL team Chennai Rhinos
Trisha Krishnan has been chosen as the star ambassador of the Chennai Rhinos team.
2 Pakistan witnesses cross-examined in Mumbai terror trial
Two critical witnesses, including an electoral officer who provided the names of relatives of one of the 10 LeT terrorists who carried out the 2008 Mumbai attacks, were cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terror court.
Mallika Sherawat passionately defends Indian women in fake American accent
Indian pride is partly also in the cloyingly annoying way we masticate our words, eh Mallika?
Micromax launches GSM-CDMA dual-SIM Canvas Blaze at Rs 11,000
The Micromax Canvas Blaze, which has a 5-inch screen and an 8 megapixel camera, is built on Google's Android Jelly Bean platform.
Apple reportedly working on 12.9-inch iPads; likely to be released in 2014
If a report is to be believed, Apple will be releasing the next-gen iPad with a 2K display in April 2014, and the one with a 4K display in October 2014.
Actor Jeetendra's hand imprint tile unveiled
While speaking to the audience, Jeetendra said his humble background did not come in between his journey to stardom.