India

U.P. Election: Rahul Hopes for 'Solid' Poll Results as First Phase Campaign Ends

A total of 55 segments will go to the polls on Wednesday Feb 8. The seventh and last phase will be conducted on March 3.

Feb 6, 2012

SAFHeR: Azad Calls for Collaboration in Health Research to Solve Challenges

The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has urged the South Asian Forum for Health Research (SAFHeR) to explore ways for strengthening collaboration by sharing innovative methods for tackling the problems faced by countries in the region.

Feb 6, 2012

Bollywood Snippets: From Abhishek Bachchan's Birthday to Raj Kanwar's Last Rites

The big news for the day is that actor Abhishek Bachchan turns 36 on Sunday. He has, of course, been warmly wished by many of the industry's big-names.

Feb 5, 2012

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Abhishek Bachchan Turns 36

Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan turned 36 Sunday. According to sources, the actor is celebrating his birthday with his family members.

Feb 5, 2012

Kareena, Katrina and Other Most Desirable Women of 2011 [PHOTOS]

Actress Kareena Kapoor, who had appeared in 2011's biggest success films like "Bodyguard" and "Ra.One", has reaffirmed her top spot in Bollywood by winning "The Most Desirable Women of 2011" title.

Feb 5, 2012

Bollywood Snippets: Genelia's Private Wedding and Lata's Death Rumor

The most headline grabbing news from Bollywood for the day is Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D' Souza's private marriage according to Christian custom.

Feb 4, 2012

Bollywood Wishes Riteish, Genelia a Happy Married Life

Bollywood actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza tied the knot on a lavish traditional Marathi style marriage at Mumbai's Grand Hyatt Hotel Friday.

Feb 4, 2012

Court Dismisses Swamy's Plea Against Chidambaram

In a big relief for Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, a trail court in New Delhi Saturday dismissed the petition filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy.

Feb 4, 2012

India Signs MoU with U.S. on Labor Empowerment

India and the United States have singed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labor and empowerment which covers cooperation in the areas of skill development, youth employment, occupational safety and health and mines safety.

Feb 4, 2012

Bollywood Snippets: From Riteish-Genelia's Marriage to Sanjay's Item Number

The big news from Bollywood, for the day, is that actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza are now, officially, married. Check out five headline-grabbing stories from Bollywood...

Feb 3, 2012

Bollywood: Riteish-Genelia Look Happy on Their Wedding Day (PHOTOS)

One of Bollywood's more glamorous couples - Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza - finally tied the knot with each other, on Friday at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Mumbai.

Feb 3, 2012

New Zealand School to Teach Sanskrit

In a bid to enhance the learning process of children a school in New Zealand teaches Sanskrit as a "base of study" and as a "road map for understanding English".

Feb 3, 2012

2G Scam: SC Cancels Licenses, Refuses to Probe Chidambaram's Role, CVC to Monitor Investigation

The Supreme Court Thursday cancelled all 122 telecom licenses allotted under the 2G spectrum allocation during former telecom minister A Raja's regime.

Feb 2, 2012