India

Rutgers University Webcam Spying Case: Dharun Ravi Sentenced To 30 Days In Prison

Former Rutger's University student, Dharun Ravi, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for spying on his gay roommate using a webcam

May 22, 2012

Who Are Game For Presidential Poll 2012? Who's Whose Favourite?

With President Pratiba Patil term ending July, all the political parties have been pushing their list of favourites for the top post.

May 22, 2012

UPA II Celebrates 3rd Anniversary; Marred by Unhealthy Relationship

The United Progressive Alliance-II (UPA II) has completed three years in office and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is hosting a dinner party on Tuesday to celebrate the occasion. But the major allies of the Congress are not in the mood to celebrate. Mamata Banerjee and Karunanidhi will skip the 3rd anniversary celebration

May 22, 2012

Mumbai Rave Party: BCCI Not To Comment Till Probe Is Over

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refrained from making any comments or take any action against the two IPL players, who were caught in a rave party, until the investigation gets over

May 22, 2012

Hampi Express Collision In Andhra Pradesh: 25 Killed and 30 Injured; Death Toll Escalating

At least 25 people were reported to have been killed and 30 injured in a train collision in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning.

May 22, 2012

Pakistan Aircraft Violated Indian Air Space 23 Times in 3 Years, Says Govt

Defence Minister AK Antony said Pakistan military planes have violated the Indian air space twice this year taking the count of such incidents to 23 in just last three years

May 21, 2012

Galaxy Tab 2 Likely To Launch This Week in India; Pre-bookings Begin

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 is likely to hit Indian markets before the much-awaited company's flagship smartphone Galaxy S3.

May 21, 2012

Cannes 2012 Red Carpet Celebrity Fashion: The Hits, the Misses And the Sexiest On Day Four And Five (PHOTOS)

Take a look at the hits and misses at Cannes red carpet, Day 04 and 05.

May 21, 2012

Aarushi-Hemraj Murder Case: Court Defers Trial Till May 22

The Ghaziabad session court on Monday adjourned the hearing in Aarushi Talwar-Hemraj murder case till May 22.

May 21, 2012

BSE Sensex Up, Rupee Hits Record Low

The BSE Sensex posts its third consecutive daily gain on Monday after State Bank of India boosted the outlook of the stock market with its impressive earning last week. However, rupee hits a new record low at 55 per dollar, which could affect the stocks.

May 21, 2012

Rupee Tumbles Short of 'Psychological 55' at Record Low of 54.99 to Dollar

Indian currency took another beating on Monday, sinking to a record low of 54.99 against the US dollar in the late afternoon trade session. The rupee stood at 54.96/97 to the dollar at 4:26 p.m. (1056 GMT), and had earlier plunged to the key psychological level of 55 to the dollar, Reuters said.

May 21, 2012

Rare View Of Annular Solar Eclipse: Millions Witness The Spectacular 'Ring Of Fire' In Asia and The U.S (PHOTOS)

Millions of viewers in Asia and North America witnessed a rare astronomical phenomenon of annular solar eclipse on Sunday and early Monday.

May 21, 2012

Pranab Mukherjee's Crackdown on Black Money; Tables White Paper in Parliament

Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the much-anticipated "white paper on black money" at a Parliament session on Monday. Mukherjee's proposed move reflected an earlier promise made during his budget speech in the Lok Sabha where he said, I will try to give all the relevant and possible information".

May 21, 2012

'Baby K' Arrives: Actress Shilpa Shetty Gives Birth To a Baby Boy; Raj Calls Him 'Baby K' a.k.a 'Baby Kundra'

Indian actress Shilpa Shetty gave birth to a baby boy early morning today at Hinduja hospital Mumbai.

May 21, 2012

Presidential Polls 2012: Jayalalithaa, Patnaik Campaign For PA Sangma

It looks like former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma's presidential race is slowly picking up the pace with AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik going all out to garner support from non-Congress political parties.

May 21, 2012