United States

Taliban Attack Pakistani Jail, Free 400 Prisoners

In a major security blow to Pakistani authorities, about 400 prisoners, including suspected militants, escaped when as many as 150 heavily armed Taliban militants attacked a jail in northwest Pakistan on Sunday.

Apr 15, 2012

Online Censorship: Google India Dropped From Legal Suit

A Delhi court on Friday dropped Google India from a civil law suit. However, Google India's parent company in the US is remaining as one of websites accused of carrying offensive contents.

Apr 13, 2012

Justin Bieber: 'I was bullied too'

Justin Bieber revealed he was the victim of bullying while growing up. Bieber has taken a step ahead to stand up against bullying by lending his song 'Born To be Somebody' to The Weinstein Company's documentary entitled 'Bully'- that talks about bullying in school.

Apr 13, 2012

Say Cheers With Beer and Sharpen up Your Mind, Says Research

Drinking two pints of beer or two medium glasses of wine alcohol can sharpens your mind, say researchers.

Apr 13, 2012

Shah Rukh Detained For 2 Hours At New York Airport; U.S. Expresses Regret

The US Immigration guys have always been notorious in treating a few of the well-known Indian personalities, in order to meet their country's "highly sophisticated" security standards. There are many instances at US airports in which Indian celebrities, scientists and diplomats have received an undesirable welcome.

Apr 13, 2012

Top 4 Low-Cost Tablets Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

The tablet, a worthy substitute to personal computers, has been a costly affair for large sections of people except for few business-class folks for a while across the world.

Apr 12, 2012

Gujarat Massacre Verdict: 18 Get Life Term, 5 Get 7 Years Jail Term

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced on 18 people to life imprisonment and five others to seven years jail term in the 2002 Ode village massacre case.

Apr 12, 2012

Visit Britain: Discover Oxford's Treasure Trove of Arts, Science and Culture [VIDEO]

Hearing about this part of England could give you that impression of the academic halls of the prestigious university that spun learning and research through the centuries.

Apr 12, 2012

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

A breakthrough is in sight for the release of Italian national Paolo Bosusco, who has been held captive since March 14, as the Maoists have issued a new tape on Wednesday saying that they will release Paolo through a democratic process.

Apr 11, 2012

Tata Motors Unveils Micro Bullet-and-Bomb Proof Car

Tata Motors engineers have churned out a small but deadly vehicle to assist India's elite security forces during the battle hours.

Apr 10, 2012

Bribery Case: Indian Army Chief Sends Detailed Complaint to CBI

Following the Central Bureau of Investigation's directive to provide more information on the Rs.14-crore bribery allegations he had made in his letter to the intelligence agency last month, Army Chief General VK Singh sent a detailed complaint on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2012