India

Rubik's Cube 40th Anniversary: 5 Interesting Facts about the Toy Puzzle

The Rubik's Cube has turned 40, and Google is celebrating the anniversary of the invention of the 3D toy puzzle by posting a playable version of the game on its homepage.

May 19, 2014

New Stocks of Motorola Moto E Reach India; Delivery of Smartphones to Begin Soon

New stocks of the Motorola's budget smartphone Moto E has reportedly landed in India, and its shipment is expected to begin soon.

May 19, 2014

Riding High on Modi Wave: Parents Name Twins after India's PM-Elect Narendra Modi

An Indore couple, inspired by the personality of India's Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi, has decided to name their newborn twin sons after the Bharatiya Janata Party leader.

May 19, 2014

Asian Shares Soft, China Slowdown Fears Resurface

Chinese shares led Asia markets down on Monday, as concerns about slower growth in the world's second-biggest economy checked risk appetite and took a large slice off Australian equities.

May 19, 2014

RBI Buying Dollars to Halt Rupee Gains - Traders

The Reserve Bank of India was spotted buying dollars via state-run banks starting around 58.47, which was the rupee's strongest level in 11 months, three traders said.

May 19, 2014

Gold Slips on Economic Optimism; Platinum Adds to Gains

Gold extended losses to a third straight session on Monday as U.S. data pointed to strong economic growth, while platinum group metals continued to add to gains on supply worries from South African labour strikes.

May 19, 2014

In World's Largest Democracy, More Lawmakers Charged with Crime

More legislators charged with crimes will sit in the new parliament than previously, a democracy watchdog said on Sunday, in a reminder that crime still pays in the world's largest democracy.

May 19, 2014

With a Dubious Legacy, the "accidental" Premier Bows Out

When it was clear that he was set for a stunning election victory last week, Narendra Modi sent a message that read simply "India has won": It instantly set a record as the country's most retweeted Twitter post.

May 19, 2014

Modi Grapples with First Challenge - Filling his Cabinet

India's prime minister-to-be Narendra Modi was huddled in discussions with close aides and advisers on Sunday, finalising the names of people to join his cabinet and grappling with the crucial decision of who will be his finance minister.

May 19, 2014

IPL 2014 Results: KKR Strengthen Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win over Sunrisers Hyderabad

In a match that the Sunrisers Hyderabad absolutely had to win, it was the Kolkata Knight Riders, who seized the big moments to pull off a massive seven-wicket victory and send SRH's hopes of making the playoffs crashing into a depthless mire.

May 18, 2014

NBA Playoffs Live: Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers Live Streaming Information

The Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers are set to lock horns in the Eastern Conference finals starting Sunday evening at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Oklahoma. Find the live streaming information here.

May 18, 2014

Victory in Polls Brings Nandamuri Kin Closer to Naidu; KCR Meets Governor

For Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu, victory of the TDP-BJP alliance both in Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Seemandhra has brought estranged brother-in-law Nandamuri Harikrishna and his kin closer.

May 18, 2014

De Villiers and Royal Challengers Bangalore Keep Playoff Hopes Alive: CSK vs RCB Highlights

Watch CSK vs RCB highlights. The Royal Challengers Bangalore kept their playoff hopes on course with a last-over victory over the Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2014 match in Ranchi.

May 18, 2014

'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' Season 7: Mouni Roy Suffering from Chicken Pox?

Mouni Roy, a contestant of the upcoming dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" season 7 (JDJ7), is not in the pink of health, according to reports.

May 18, 2014

IPL 2014 Results: No Sixes Every Over, But RCB Show Enough Batting Nous to Top CSK

It was the pitch in Ranchi that took the spotlight after 40 attritional overs of IPL 2014 cricket, with the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen having just that drop more to eke out a narrow win over the Chennai Super Kings and with it keep their hopes of making the playoffs well and truly alive.

May 18, 2014