India

Venus Transit 2012: Spectacular Images of the Century's Last Celestial Event From Around The World [PHOTOS]

Sky-gazing enthusiasts around the world witnessed the once-in-a-century celestial phenomenon of Venus sliding across the sun on June 5 and 6. Take a look at the spectacular images of the Venus transit captured from around the world

Jun 6, 2012

Porn MMS Scandal Shakes Jawaharlal Nehru University; 3 Students Suspended

Barely a year after a high resolution MMS featuring two Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) hostellers in an uncompromising positions hit the headlines, Delhi's most prestigious JNU is hit by another pornographic MMS scandal.

Jun 5, 2012

'Vote for S4' Brings Audi S4 to India; Priced Rs 4.5 Million Upwards

German luxury car maker finally unveiled its latest model, Audi S4, an advanced variant of regular A4, priced at 45.31 lakh onwards (ex-showroom Maharashtra).

Jun 5, 2012

Facebook May Lift Ban On Children Under 13 : How Safe Is It?

In a fresh bid to give a push to its struggling revenue and increase the fan base, facebook is contemplating to lift the ban on under 13s joining the social networking site

Jun 5, 2012

Nokia PureView 808 Releasing in India: Can Lofty Camera Alone Trump Rivals?

Finnish phone maker Nokia is all set to launch "PureView 808" in India on June 6, merely a week after Samsung's flagship phone Galaxy S3 went on sale in the country.

Jun 5, 2012

India Observes World Environment Day amidst Hot Summer: What is Green Economy?

Global warming has become a huge challenge to the world. Days are getting hotter and natural calamities are occurring more often. And on Tuesday, humanity observes World Environment Day (WED) with the theme 'Green Economy: Does it include you?' India observes World Environment Day amidst hot summer.

Jun 5, 2012

Yuvraj Singh ' Recovering Well', Likely To Play Cricket Soon

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh is likely to return to the field soon, following his successful recovery from a malignant rare germ cell cancer. The all-rounder is recovering well and also attended fitness drills at the national cricket academy

Jun 5, 2012

Pakistan Test Fires Hatf VII Missile; Can Hit Targets Deep Within India

Just five days after test firing its indigenously developed Air Launched Cruise Missile, Hatf-VIII (Ra'ad), Pakistan on Tuesday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Hatf-VII cruise missile that can hit deep within India.

Jun 5, 2012

Team Anna and Baba Ramdev To Hold Separate Anti-Graft Protests, But Will Support Each Other

Two days after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and Yoga guru Baba Ramdev held a joint fast against the "corrupt" UPA government, it seems a drift has occurred between them following Ramdev's opposition to Anna team member Arvind Kejriwal in taking individual names on graft charges

Jun 5, 2012

India Beats China, U.S. In Personal Computer Security: McAfee

India is ahead of United States, Japan and China in basic personal computer (PC) security, says computer security company McAfee. McAfee conducted a global study to address PC security by first understanding the overall level of consumer security preparedness worldwide.

Jun 4, 2012

China In 'Tit-For-Tat' Mode; Warns Citizens Against Travelling To India

China has cautioned its citizens against visiting India, in what is seen a "tit-for-tat" policy following a recent warning to Indian traders against conducting business transactions with their Chinese associates.

Jun 4, 2012

Too Hot To Auction: Sunny Leone's Lingerie in 'Jism 2' Up For Sale; Publicity Stunt?

Jism 2 actress Sunny Leone's career took an overhaul in India after she participated in a TV reality show, Big Boss, which helped her to move into mainstream Bollywood business from adult cinemas.

Jun 4, 2012

Two Mild Earthquakes Hit J&K Ladakh Region, No Casualties Reported

Two low intensity earthquake measuring 4.3 (on Richter Scale) hit Jammu and Kashmir's earthquake-prone Ladakh region early Monday morning. No casualties or damages have been reported so far.

Jun 4, 2012

Sachin Tendulkar Won't Quit Cricket

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took oath as member of the Rajya Sabha on Monday, a first for an active playing cricketer to gain nomination to the Parliament House.

Jun 4, 2012

After SRK, Ranbir Kapoor Summoned for Public Smoking

Bollywood's heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor has landed himself in soup over allegedly smoking in public, while he was shooting for his latest film, "Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani" with ex-girlfriend, actress Deepika Padukone in Udaipur.

Jun 4, 2012