India
Gay poet asks for a quiet farewell
HYDERABAD: For someone who has spent a quarter of a century moulding the perception of sexuality in young minds, it is strange to ..
No truce in sight to end strike
NAMAKKAL: As oil companies are sticking to their stated position on the issue of fixation of transportation charges and inducting ..
Case against Congress MLA, son admitted
BANGALORE: The Lokayukta Special Court, on Monday, admitted the case of disproportionate assets filed against Congress MLA of Vija..
State government urged for a new SUDA
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu should constitute the State Urban Development Authority (SUDA) as secretariat for urban local bodies, accordin..
Seers demand political reservation
GULBARGA: As many as 20 seers of Veerashaiva mutts demanded political reservation for them in the state Legislature. The seers, wh..
Inferno rips apart part of citys history
CHENNAI: Monday did not dawn well for the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel and employees of the Directorate of Social..
Soon, leopard and bird sanctuary at Bannerghatta
BANGALORE: The state government plans to earmark Rs 50 crore to set up leopard, reptile and bird sanctuary at the Bannerghatta Bi..
Parties pick 1st Islamist Egypt parl speaker
The Brotherhood leaders met with heads of other parties to try to reach wide agreement over the choice of speaker.
Once a garbage dump, now a beautiful park
BANGALORE: There is some good news for the residents of Subbanna Palya and Byteguntpalya who used to suffer a lot owing to piles o..
Fireman dies battling blaze in the city
A major fire broke out in a building at Ezhilagam left a firefighter dead and seriously injuring two senior officers...
Rivals assail Romney in South Carolina debate
The debate began hours after Romney reaped an endorsement from former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman.
Pak court to resume hearing in 26/11 case
The court had previously adjourned proceedings after defence lawyers of 7 suspects failed to appear before the judge.
Aus PM asked to condemn China for firing at Tibetans
The Australia's Tibet Council apparently asked Julia Gillard to condemn the Chinese authorities for the incident.
Contempt hearing against Modi on Tuesday
Modi had apparently disclosed details of his correspondence with the state governor to the PM on an issue that was already pending before the High Court.
Special pujas on Mattu Pongal
CHENNAI: Special pujas were performed for over 100 aged cows that are sheltered at the Sri Go Samrakshana Sala on Kasi Viswanathar..
I will appear before the court on Jan 19: Gilani
The Pakistan National Assembly adopted the pro-democracy resolution moved by the PPP-led ruling coalition.