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Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk in Critical Condition after Self Immolation in Protests Against Cattle Slaughter [GRAPHIC PHOTOS & VIDEO]

A Buddhist monk has suffered serious injuries after setting himself on fire on Friday outside the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the city of Kandy to protest against the cattle slaughter in Sri Lanka.

May 25, 2013

Reema Bajaj: Lawyer Charged with Prostitution Sues Defense Attorney for Distributing her Naked Photos

Reema Bajaj, a 27-year-old Indian origin lawyer in Illinois, US, who pleaded guilty to prostitution last year, has filed a lawsuit against her three lawyers including her former defense lawyer for distributing pictures of her naked self.

May 23, 2013

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London Attack: British Soldier Beheaded in Broad Daylight; Assailants Pose for Photos After Killing

In a suspected terror attack, onlookers witnessed two persons butchering a man believed to be a British soldier, in Woolwich, London in broad daylight on Wednesday.

May 23, 2013

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Monster Tornado Kills over 90 in Oklahoma, Dozens of Children Trapped under School Rubble

A massive tornado spanning two miles wide caused havoc in the Oklahoma state, killing 51 people including 20 children as the 200 mph tornado hit the Moore suburb trapping dozens of children in school rubble.

May 21, 2013

Traffic Woes: Indian Drivers Honk More in a Year Than a German Does in a Lifetime

A couple of years ago, a traffic police officer once gave a briefing to a group of students in the Karnataka state capital Bangalore. There was something he told the gathering that day which made complete sense to the students, although it was meant to be a joke: The shortest unit of 'time' ever measured is what occurs when a traffic light goes green in Indian streets and the first honking sound you hear.

May 20, 2013

Draconian Laws Against LGBT Must Be Repealed: UN

Terming the fight against homophobia as a core part of battle for human rights, United Nations General Secretary Ban-Ki-moon in strong words called for repeal of draconian laws used to criminalize and punish LGBT. "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises a world that is free and equal, and we will only honour that promise if everyone-without exception-enjoys the protection they deserve.", he said in his message to the International Forum on the International Day Against Homophobia an...

May 19, 2013

Karnataka Cabinet Ministers: Siddaramaiah Inducts 28 New Ministers into State Govt

Five days after being sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka, K. Siddaramaiah on Saturday expanded his ministry by inducting 28 ministers into the state Cabinet. The new ministers were sworn in by Governor HR Bhardwaj at the Raj Bhavan in Bangalore on Saturday.

May 18, 2013

IPL Spot-Fixing: Ajinkya Rahane and Brad Hodge under Police Scanner

It seems that pandora's box has been opened and many more shocking reveletions are expected to pour out during the interrogation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scam suspects.

May 17, 2013

Omar Borkan Al Gala: 'Too Handsome' Man Recovers Facebook Page, Set to Hit 1 Million Follower Mark [PHOTOS]

The Facebook page of Omar Borkan Al Gala, which got deleted on Tuesday, has been recovered. The 'too handsome' man's official Facebook account was deleted just days after he revealed his relationship status.

May 17, 2013

IPL 2013: Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan Ruin Rajasthan Royal's Splendid Run [PHOTOS]

The Rajasthan Royal's performance this season has been praised by one and all after making it to the Play-Offs following their consistent performance under Rahul Dravid's leadership but the allegation of spot-fixing involving three of its players has ruined their splendid run in Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2013.

May 16, 2013

Railway Bribery Scam: Bansal Took ₹15 Lakh from Son's Firm; Family CA Became Bank Director

Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's alleged involvement in a bribery scam took a new turn with records pointing to an unsecured loan of ₹15 lakh, allegedly sanctioned to the minister in 2011 by Theon Pharmaceuticals.

May 10, 2013

Suraj Thakur: NSUI Mumbai President Suspended for 'Dancing Naked' at Party Event

The Congress party has suspended Suraj Thakur, the Mumbai President of Congress student wing - National Students Union of India (NSUI) - for allegedly dancing naked at a party function, reported CNN-IBN.

May 7, 2013

Karnataka Ready for Polls: Women Candidates are Few and Far Between

Less than 10 percent of women are contesting from each party in the 5 May Assembly elections.

May 4, 2013

Omar Borkan Al Gala: The 'Too Handsome' Man is Set to Make Film Debut [PHOTOS]

Omar Borkan Al Gala, the 25-year-old handsome man who was allegedly send back to the United Arab Emirates from Saudi Arabia, has become an Internet sensation after his photos went viral on the internet.

May 3, 2013

Why China's Incursion in Ladakh Preceded Khurshid's Visit?

Ever since 1959 when the Tibetan Religious leader Dalai Lama crossed the mountains and sought refuge in Dharmashala, India's relations with China were on a rollercoaster and the 1962 war was a decisive factor that can never revert an unequal relationship set between the two giants.