India
Record of maximum goals as Germany win
The goal total broke the record for the most in the opening match of a FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Identical quadruplets born in Chennai
A woman in Chennai has given birth to four identical baby girls, ten weeks prior to her full term.
US to confirm al-Zarqawi is dead
FBI to test al-Zarqawi's DNA to confirm the body is that of the terrorist leader, who was killed in a US air strike.
Gerrard doubtful for Paraguay opener
Steven Gerrard says he is only '50-50' to face Paraguay in their World Cup opener on Saturday due to a hip problem.
FIFA gets a pat from IOC chief
FIFA initially proposed a six-month minimum ban, putting it at odds with WADA and jeopardising soccer's place at the Olympics.
Scars used to identify al-Zarqawi
Scars and fingerprints were used by US-led coalition forces in Iraq to identify the body of insurgent leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
Job hunters prowl the web world
Online job hunting is becoming more and more popular with an astounding 71 per cent growth in last year.
Pitt-Jolie deny wedding rumours
In their first public appearance since Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt was born, Angelina and Brad denied rumours of marriage.
Your Voice: The social cost of quota
We forget the 'social cost' of reserving a seat and just look at the single individual who gains through reservation.
US teacher convicted for aiding LeT
A teacher was found guilty of aiding a Pak terror group, becoming the 11th conviction in the "Virginia jihad network".
EU offers nuclear incentives to Iran
Javier Solana gave Iran a Western incentives package designed to coax Iran to stop its uranium enrichment programme.
Five militants killed in Indo-Pak border
Security forces shoot militants in Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir foiling infiltration bid along Indo- Pak border.
Coming soon: France starting line-up
France coach Domenech has promised to unveil his preferred starting line-up in a final warm-up game against China.
TN has the most polluted air in India
Two air samples from Tamil Nadu were found to be among the top three most polluted samples collected from all over India.
WC disappointments weigh on Spain
Spain's high point in the World Cup that is most frequently cited by fans is a 1-0 victory over England in 1950.
Father sells twins for Rs 100
A man in Chattisgarh sold his newly born twin boys for just over 100 rupees in order to feed the rest of his family.