India
Chidambaram to visit violence-hit Assam today
Manmohan Singh had announced a total of Rs 300 crore in aid and relief for the riot victims and the violence-hit areas.
Burgh wins Olympic gold in 100-m breaststroke
Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa set a world record to win the Olympic gold in 100-m breaststroke in London.
Cong in TN claims credit for release of 23 fishermen
The fishermen were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy on July 22 when they were fishing near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits.
Saina Nehwal makes a winning start at Olympics
The Indian shuttler spanked Swiss Sabrina Jaquet in straight games in the women's singles group stage opening match.
Minor fire at Mumbai airport's cargo complex
Four fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the flames at the cargo complex.
Climate change may force India to import corn
Scientists have claimed that India and China will experience severe dry conditions due to climate change.
MoD claim on Adarsh land not tenable: Maharashtra govt
The Adarsh society had earlier sent its reply to MoD, stating that it was being targeted at the behest of high ranking officials who did not get membership.
Albanian weightlifter first doping case in London
The IOC said that Pulaku tested positive for a banned steroid, stanozolol, on July 23.
AP: Pool dive leaves techie brain dead in US
A 30-year-old man has become brain dead on diving into a swimming pool and hitting the floor in South Carolina.
Jwala-Diju lose their opening game
India's duo of Jwala Gutta and V Diju lost their opening mixed doubles Group C match to the Indonesian pair.
K'taka: CBI asks for BSY's transcripts
CBI wants transcripts of answers made by the former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on illegal mining.
Phone hacking: Aides of Murdoch, Cameron charged
Murdoch's former aide Rebekah Brooks and Cameron's director of communications face a total of 19 charges.
Yuvan in Germany for 'Aadhi Bhagavan' shooting
Yuvan Shankar Raja is currently in Germany, working on song mixing for his forthcoming film 'Aadhi Bhagavan'.
13 visits in 5 years: Pratibha Patil's love for Pune
Puneites have heaved a sigh of relief after the election of Pranab Mukherjee as the new President.
Bangalore: A 'Paul' star spreading light
42-year-old Paul Mudha is like everybody else. Except he has a rare spirit.
Imran hires a language teacher for his next film
Imran is undergoing training in the kind of language spoken in Haryana by goons for his film with Vishal Bhardwaj.