India
Raghavan appointed as India's new High Commissioner to Pak
Raghavan, who earlier served as Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad 10 years ago, will replace Sharat Sabharwal.
Babies 'practise' facial expressions in womb: Study
The researchers suggest this is an adaptive process which enables the unborn baby to prepare themselves for life after birth.
Rains bring relief to Delhi after scorcher spell
The sky became overcast in the evening and strong winds preceded rains in many parts of the parched capital.
Hradecka-Cermak win French Open mixed doubles trophy
Czech Republic's Lucie Hradecka and Frantisek Cermak won the French Open mixed doubles title on Thursday.
Manali: 3 Nepalese arrested in US national gangrape case
The victim was raped on Monday night allegedly by the occupants of the tipper, who offered her a lift back to Manali from Vashisth where she had gone to visit some friends.
Snapshot: Poonam Pandey covers up in a saree for 'Nasha' launch
Starlet Poonam Pandey decided to don a desi attire for the trailer launch event of her debut film 'Nasha'.
Love for philately keeps 71-year-old retired postmaster going
Most would say that philately as a hobby has run its course, but for 71-year-old retired deputy postmaster Ganesh Chowdhary, the idea of knowing the world through postal stamps is too exciting to be tired of.
Windows 8.1: Microsoft showcases updated version of Windows 8
Tami Reller, chief financial and marketing officer of the company's Windows Division, said that Windows 8.1 would be available on both PCs and tablets later this year.
Amit Shah to take over as state BJP's party in-charge on June 12
Amit Shah, a close aide of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and national general secretary of the BJP, will begin his innings as party in-charge of Uttar Pradesh on June 12. Sources in the Bharatiya Janata Party state unit here said the controversial...
US: 1 dead, 13 injured after building collapses in Philadelphia
Authorities said the cause of the collapse, which occurred at 22nd and Market streets in Philadelphia's Center City, was still under investigation.
Mercedes and Pirelli summoned to F1 tribunal
Mercedes team and tyre supplier Pirelli could face heavy sanctions after Formula One's governing body.
US shelves plan to allow knives inside planes
TSA had sought to remove knives with blades shorter than 2.36 inches from its list of items airline passengers are prohibited from carrying on planes, a few months earlier.
Obama names outspoken Susan Rice as his security adviser
Rice's appointment provides a measure of redemption after the contentious Benghazi investigations forced her from consideration as Obama's second-term secretary of state.
US Army sergeant pleads guilty to murdering 16 Afghan civilians
The shootings marked the worst case of civilian slaughter blamed on a rogue US soldier since the Vietnam War.
Djokovic, Nadal win to set up semi-final clash at Paris
Nadal reached the semis with 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Wawrinka while Djokovic beat Haas 6-3, 7-6 (5), 7-5.
Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif sworn in as Prime Minister
Sharif, served as premier during 1990-1993 and 1997-1999 but was ousted from office before he could complete his term.