India
Manisha to go behind the camera
Manisha Koirala plans to switch roles and try her hand at film direction, after nearly 15 years in front of the camera.
Facial transplant patient doing fine
China’s first facial transplant patient is recovering "beyond expectations" say doctors.
Ash's Mistress gets UK thumbs down
The British media has been quick to dismiss Aishwarya's Mistress of Spices as as bland and "annoying".
CPI(M) blows hot over observer remark
The CPI(M) on Tuesday sought CEC’s intervention over Expenditure Observer’s comment against Belgachhia East assembly constituency.
High security measures for Bengal polls
The Election commission is taking high security measures as West Bengal goes on its third phase of polls on Thursday.
Iran becoming more isolated: Rice
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday called Iran's position on nuclear development self-defeating.
Three Hizb commanders killed in J&K
Two self-styled Hizbul Mujahideen commanders were killed in a gunfight overnight in Udhampur and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
7 killed as storm lashes south Bengal
At least seven persons were killed and two injured in the nor'wester that swept through Kolkata and five other south Bengal districts on Monday evening.
Iran clears women entry in stadium
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that women should be allowed into sports stadiums for the first time.
Devil's Advocate: Praful Patel
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel says the airline industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy.
Bush hails new Iraq leadership
US President George W Bush hailed an agreement by Iraqi leaders to form a new coalition government as a historic achievement that 'will make America more secure.'
Babbar launches Jan Morcha party
Former PM V P Singh and suspended Samajwadi Party MP Raj Babbar announce new party, Jan Morcha.
George blames Elton for his woes
British pop star George Michael has reignited his feud with singer Elton John. He says John made adverse comments about his state of mind.
Maoists have a role in Nepal: Yechury
CPI(M)leader says excluding rebels "will be a great disservice to the movement in Nepal." Says king Gyanendra's offer is partial.
"Mrs Noisy" gets year in prison
The woman kept up the assault on her neighbors' eardrums daily forcing a resident to seek treatment for insomnia.
Bengal polls -II: Boycott threat looms
Farmers of Howrah and Hooghly, who had to give up land for the first foreign-funded real estate project are threatening to boycott polls.