Hundreds of South Africans gather outside Mandela’...

Johannesburg – Hundreds of South Africans have gathered at Nelson Mandela’s home in Houghton, a suburb of Johannesburg, to pay their respects... read more »

South Africa has lost its greatest son: Zuma

Johannesburg – “This is a moment of deepest sorrow for South Africa as the nation has lost its greatest son” said President Jacob Zuma as he... read more »

Nelson Mandela Former South African President dies at 9...

Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first elected black president and a global anti-apartheid icon has died early today aged 95, President Jacob Zuma... read more »

Nelson Mandela ‘on his death bed, but still a fig...

Johannesburg – Former South African president Nelson Mandela’s family has said that although he is on death bed, he is still a fighter. His... read more »

Mayawati No 3, Alleges Rigging In What BJP Pegs As...

As the BJP headed for a landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh, former Chief Minister Mayawati blamed it on largescale rigging and threatened to complain... read more »

Punjab Poll Results: PM Modi Congratulates Amarinder Si...

The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party combine received a major drubbing in these Assembly elections. read more »

Assembly Election Result 2017: We Are Disappointed, Wil...

The AAP on Saturday said it was disappointed over losing the Punjab election but added that becoming the main opposition in the border state was also an... read more »

Uttarakhand Election Results 2017: Harish Rawat Loses B...

The Congress was trounced in Uttarakhand by the BJP today, leading only in 13 of the state’s 70 seats at 1.30 pm. The BJP is leading in 58 seats at 3.15... read more »

India ‘advises’ Pakistani NSA Aziz not...

India has advised Pakistani NSA Sartaj Aziz not to meet separatist Hurriyat leaders before talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, raising a... read more »

Hurriyat leaders released hours after house arrest

Just hours after they were placed under house arrest, Kashmiri separatist leaders were on Thursday released by authorities in Srinagar indicating a confused... read more »

Sri Lanka votes as Rajapaksa eyes comeback

Sri Lankans began voting on Monday in parliamentary polls with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa eyeing a political comeback as prime minister months after... read more »

Death toll in Pakistan’s Attock suicide attack rises to...

The death toll in a brazen suicide attack that killed Pakistan’s Punjab province Home Minister at his ancestral home in Attock district on Monday rose to... read more »

CBDT Extends timelines for various tax filings in ...

Updated:29/09/2021 Income Taxpayers must pay attention as there have been several key announcements regarding deadlines and due dates. Central Board... read more »

How to Start a Business on a Small Budget

Running a business is most people’s dream, and if it’s something that you have wanted to do for a long time, what is putting you off? What is... read more »

How MobiKwik is revolutionizing personal finance!

Back in 2009, when co-founders Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku started a Payment Systems Operator in India and named it MobiKwik, they may not have realized... read more »

How is Taxable Income Calculated – Know Income Ta...

All individuals and entities in India, having a taxable income, are required to pay taxes to the Income Tax Department and file their income tax returns. If... read more »

China oil pipeline blast toll rises to 44

The death toll from two huge blasts caused by a leaked oil from a ruptured pipeline in an eastern Chinese port city has risen to 44 with 166 injured... read more »

China successfully tests its first drone

Beijing – The Chinese military carried out a successful test flight of the Asian nation’s first jet-powered stealth drone, the South China Morning... read more »

China conducts test flight of stealth drone

Beijing – China has successfully conducted the first test fl! ight of the domestically built and designed stealth unmanned aerial veh! icle (UAV), media... read more »

China Mobile’s ex-vice president gets life senten...

Beijing – The former vice president of China Mobile, the country’s largest telecom operator, was sentenced to life imprisonment for taking bribes,... read more »

Race for BCCI president gathers pace

The race for the post of president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun to gather pace with opposition growing to a possible... read more »

BCCI issues fresh ultimatum for damages to WICB

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued an ultimatum to the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), demanding that it furnish the $41.97 million... read more »

New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 108 runs, leads series 3...

New Zealand’s Luke Ronchi blasted 170 not out and Grant Elliott made 104 in a record unbroken 267-run partnership which lifted the Black Caps to a 108-run... read more »

My hard work paid off, says Finn

He scripted a memorable comeback on Tuesday snapping five wickets to set up England’s nine-wicket win over India in the cricket tri-series and pacer Steven... read more »

Growth rate has more than doubled: PM

New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday that the country’s growth rate had more than doubled to an annual average of over... read more »

Rupee rules at one-month high; up 30 paise vs Dollar

The rupee continued to rule at a one-month high, firming up another 30 paise to 61.75 against the dollar on Thursday, after exit polls predicted a strong... read more »

No agreement better than a bad one: Sharma

Dismissing the suggestion that India was insisting on food security because of the ensuing general elections at home, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand... read more »

Sensex regains 21k mark, soars 439 points

The benchmark BSE Sensex on Thursday regained psychological 21,000 level by surging over 439 points in the opening trade on heavy fund inflows amidst exit... read more »

SRM University Counseling begins

SRM University plans to open a 50 acre campus in Sikkim during this academic year. Speaking on the sidelines at the counseling of SRM University at... read more »

Plus II results on May 31

BHUBANESWAR: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) will publish Plus II examination results on May 31, CHSE authorities said on Sunday. The CHSE... read more »

India-Israel to strengthen cooperation in education sec...

NEW DELHI: Alon Ushpiz, the ambassador of Israel to India met Smriti Irani, minister of Human Resource Development, on Thursday to discuss strengthening of... read more »

Long Queues as College Admissions in Delhi University O...

New Delhi – Long queues were seen at colleges in Delhi today as admissions to Delhi University’s four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP)... read more »

Interview: Mr. Akshay is the soul of Atranga Re: ...

After creating small town love stories like Tanu Weds Manu, Ranjhaanaa, and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Anand La Rai is gearing up for the release of... read more »

Ahead of the RRR: SS trailer, Rajamouli shares a BTS v...

With the highly anticipated RRR trailer set for tomorrow, the creators don’t set a stone to excite fans every minute. Yesterday the creators shared a... read more »

Sara Ali Khan came up with a nickname for fellow Atrang...

The fan following of Akshay Kumar knows no bounds! Ever since the actor has made a mark for himself in the Hindi film industry, he has been garnering a lot of... read more »

Story: Telangana’s 1979 film Bandalingampalli, every paranoid thinks that the NASA space station, Skylab, will overtake them and leave a trail of... read more »

Sweden partner in NSA snoop-op on Russia, document...

Wellington – Sweden has been reportedly collaborating with the US in spying on Russia, documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden... read more »

Pope Francis sets up Vatican committee to fight child s...

London – Pope Francis is setting up a Vatican committee to fight sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. The announcement was made by the... read more »

Berlusconi’s girlfriend appeals to Pope Francis to salv...

London – Silvio Berlusconi’s girlfriend has requested Pope Francis to grant her an audience so she can fight to clear the expelled senator’s... read more »

Oz sticks to stand on China’s disputed air defence zone...

Sydney – Australia has stood by its criticism of China’s decision to impose an air-defence zone in the East China Sea without consultation, despite... read more »

Furore over images of Hindu deities on beer bottle...

Sydney – An Australian brewery has c! ome under severe criticism from Hindu groups for depicting religious deities on the labels of its... read more »

Kashmiris next after Nigerians on Goa’s hate list...

Majorda (Goa) – After last week’s backlash against Nigerians in Goa, are Kashmiris next in line? The gram sabha of south Goa’s Majorda... read more »

‘India can help stop persecution of Baha’is...

By Gaurav Sharma New Delhi – India can play a very important role in stopping the persecution of Baha’is in Iran, says international human rights... read more »

On 125th birth anniversary, Maulana Azad lies a forgott...

By Rahul Vaishnavi New Delhi – Its red sandstone boundary walls are defaced with posters and betel juice marks. Shopkeepers hang cases full of clothes... read more »

Cocoa shortage could make chocolates extinct by 20...

London – Chocolates could run out by 2020 as the cocoa supplies are diminishing across the world. Industry expert Angus Kennedy said that the... read more »

Now, `drink` your breakfast of bacon, baked beans, eggs...

London – Too busy in the mornings to cook a full English breakfast of bacon, baked beans, eggs, and sausages? Then you will be surprised to learn that a... read more »

Five food items vegetarians can’t stand

New York – Vegetarians often get to hear how boring their life is sans meat. But eating fake meat all the time simply kills the appetite. There are... read more »

Now, vodka with cinnamon rolls flavour

Washington – Pinnacle Vodka has joined forces with Cinnabon, Inc to come up with a vodka range infused with cinnamon rolls flavor. The Pinnacle Cinnabon... read more »

FIFA World Cup 2014: Costa Rica break English hear...

Skipper and PSV Eindhoven striker Bryan Ruiz headed home the winner in the 44th minute as Costa Rica became the first team from group D to qualify... read more »

FIFA World Cup 2014 Match Preview: Japan v/s Greece

Following defeats to Cote d’Ivoire and Colombia respectively, head coaches Alberto Zaccheroni and Fernando Santos know nothing but victory will suffice... read more »

MS Dhoni Joins Instagram, Posts Barcelona Shirt Signed ...

Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the latest celebrity to join photo-blogging website, Instagram. The 32-year-old posted eight photos to his... read more »

Ronaldo tops riskiest online searches list for football...

Cybercriminals are most likely to use names of famous footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to lure netizens to malicious webpages designed to... read more »

Gold Prices Drop to 16-Week Low

Gold prices sank to their lowest level in 16 weeks as worries about political friction in Eastern Europe subsided and amid signs that the U.S.... read more »

Gold demand in India to rise in H2 as import curbs like...

India’s gold demand is likely to pick up in the second half of the year as curbs on bullion imports are expected to be eased by the country’s new... read more »

Gold price plunges by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams

New Delhi – Gold prices plunged by Rs 500 to Rs 29,600 per 10 grams in the national capital Friday due to low demand from jewellers and retailers amid a... read more »

Gold rebounds on wedding season buying

Gold regained its glitter to trade Rs. 150 higher at Rs. 30,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday on increased buying by stockists and retailers... read more »

Ayurvedic tips to keep skin problems away!

Avoid spicy and oily food: To keep your skin healthy in the monsoon season, avoid spicy, oily and sour foods. The high humidity levels cause the... read more »

9 foods every man should eat

While many men are less conscious about what they eat, experts say that at times, eating healthy can mean different things for men and women because both sexes... read more »

Top 5 superfoods with healing powers

These foods have multiple healing effects like fighting cancer, reducing cholesterol levels and guarding against heart diseases. Intrigued? Let’s take a... read more »

Cancer: Breaking the bad news to patients

Dr Ranjana Srivastava, who began working as an oncologist in Australia 10 years ago, breaking the news to patients suffering from cancer is part of the... read more »

Gold tumbles, dips to over 3-month low on global c...

Gold prices tumbled by Rs. 440 to hit over three-month low of Rs. 27,010 per ten gram in the national capital today on heavy selling by stockists,... read more »

Gold inches up for third day; Fed eyed for rate outlook

SINGAPORE: Gold inched up for a third straight session on Wednesday as speculation mounted that the Federal Reserve would vow to maintain interest rates at low... read more »

Gold, silver up on increased buying, firm global cues

Gold prices rose further by Rs. 10 to Rs 27,460 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, on increased buying by jewellers and retailers for the... read more »

Gold price ends at fresh 3-month low of Rs 27,415 per t...

New Delhi: Gold prices fell further by Rs 195 to close at fresh three-month low of Rs 27,415 per ten gram in the national capital Friday on continued selling... read more »

Couple married for 75 years dies hand-in-hand

An American couple, who had been married for 75 years fulfilled their final wish to die in each other’s arms after they passed away holding hands,... read more »

How to beat the heat in summer

Are you finding it tough to tackle the scorching heat? Lets take a look at simple tips from experts on staying cool during summer. Closing windows and doors... read more »

Kansai Nerolac Paints ties up with Flipkart for festive...

Kansai Nerolac PaintsBSE 4.48 % today said it has entered into a strategic marketing tie-up with leading e-tailer Flipkart ahead of festive season. The... read more »

Your diabetes med could help you shed kilos

Diabetic and want to lose weight? Now you can do both with help of a single medicine, as a new study has shown that Liraglutide, an injectable diabetes drug,... read more »

Al-Qaida affiliate in Syria kills captive Lebanese...

9:53 P.M. The Nusra Front, al Qaeda’s affiliate in Syria, has killed one of the Lebanese soldiers it had been holding in captivity, Lebanese... read more »

France conducts first airstrike in Iraq, destroys logis...

PARIS: France says it has conducted its first airstrike in Iraq and has destroyed a logistics depot held by the Islamic State group. The office of President... read more »

Libya’s Zawiya refinery, El Sharara oil field shu...

TRIPOLI: Libya’s 120,000 barrels-a-day Zawiya refinery has been shut down due to damaged storage, an oil ministry official said on Thursday. The El... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had financed... read more »

Sudha Murty Faces Backlash Over Raksha Bandhan Com...

Bengaluru, India – August 20, 2024 — Renowned author and philanthropist Sudha Murty found herself at the center of controversy after a... read more »

President Droupadi Murmu’s Address to the Nation:...

On the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu delivered a powerful address to the nation, emphasizing the strides India has made... read more »

Chaos Unfolds at Delhi Airport T3 Amid Tightened Securi...

On August 14, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi faced severe disruptions, particularly at Terminal 3 (T3), as heightened security... read more »

Supreme Court Denies Interim Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Ke...

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, has refused to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief... read more »

Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Isra...

Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry... read more »

Obama names acting Pentagon deputy chief

Washington – US President Barack Obama has named Christine Fox, the former chief programme and budget analyst with the department of defence, to serve as... read more »

US condemns shelling of Russian embassy in Damascus

Washington – The Obama administration has denounced the shelling of the Russian embassy Thursday in the Syrian capital of Damascus, calling for all... read more »

U.S. plans to destroy Syrian chemical weapons at sea

Washington – The United States is planning to destroy some of Syria’s deadliest chemical weapons in international waters aboard a government-owned... read more »

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar asks health department to ...

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought inputs from the health department on identifying priority areas so as to improve medical... read more »

Marathwada droughts: Sinking wells and rising debts hav...

Parth MN is travelling across Maharashtra’s Marathwada province on a People’s Archive of Rural India fellowship to chronicle agrarian issues in the... read more »

Samajwadi Party splits:Shocking announcement of Shivpal...

NEW DELHI: After months of infighting, compounded by a crushing electoral defeat in UP, the Samajwadi Party (SP) today split, as Shivpal Yadav announced the... read more »

national executive members of Mahila Congress interact ...

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will interact with the national executive members of the All India Mahila Congress on Thursday. Rahul ji is in-charge of... read more »

Uranus-like planet discovered 25,000 light years a...

The first known exoplanet resembling Uranus in our own solar system has been detected orbiting a distant star 25,000 light years from earth,... read more »

Isro says India’s Mars Orbiter Mission is on targ...

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) in Bangalore are preparing for a series of actions as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) will reach a... read more »

‘God particle’ could demolish the universe, :Hawking...

The elusive ‘God particle’ discovered by scientists in 2012 has the potential to destroy the universe, famed British physicist Stephen Hawking has... read more »

Mars Mission completes 300 days in space

In a major boost to the Indian scientific community, the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), on its maiden tryst with the red planet, has completed 300 days of... read more »

Bangladesh SC stays execution of Jamaat-e-Islami l...

Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh late Tuesday halted the execution of Abdul Quader Molla hours before the convicted war criminal was to... read more »

Pak govt. to press five charges against Musharraf in hi...

Islamabad – The Pakistan government has decided to press five charges against former President General Pervez Musharraf in the ‘high treason’... read more »

US defense secretary to hold talks in Pakistan

Islamabad – US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is scheduled to hold talks with the Pakistani civil and military leaders on security issues Monday,... read more »

I am opposed to India, US policies, says Imran Khan

Islamabad – Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said he opposes the policies adopted by India and the US on Kashmir and drone issue. Imran... read more »

Can make really good butter chicken: ‘World’s stro...

NEW DELHI: To say that Mark Henry is a ‘big guy’ hardly does justice to his enormous stature, both literally and figuratively. The 6 feet... read more »

Virat Kohli claims top rank in ICC T20I rankings

There was some more good news in the offing for India’s Test captain Virat Kohli as he was declared the No 1 ranked batsmen in T20 Internationals according... read more »

Former Pakistan cricketer Arshad Khan driving Uber cab ...

NEW DELHI: How would you picture the life of a former international cricketer? Probably nurturing the upcoming generation of cricketers, commentating, working... read more »

Captain’s knock: Kohli shows maturity in Sri Lank...

India, pleased as they must be at the series win, should still feel a bit disappointed that the scoreline is 2-1 and not 3-0 in their favour. India lost the... read more »

Free Travel Apps To Get Your New Year 2014 Moving

It’s a brand new year, and for many it’s traditional to set new goals and resolve to see them through to completion by the end of the... read more »

Indian tourists flocking to Australia

Melbourne – Indian tourists are flocking to see beauty of Australia taking the total number of overseas travellers from the region to over 134,000 from... read more »

Five fun things you can do for free on your next trip t...

Many people who visit Atlanta for the hundreds of conventions the city hosts each year never make it out of the few blocks around their hotels. But the city... read more »

China city offers three-day visa-free visit

Beijing – A Chinese city is offering a visa-free visit for nationals from 51 countries. The travellers, however, must hold a valid passport, third... read more »

US lawmakers urge Trump admin to secure release of...

US lawmakers urge Trump admin to secure release of American teen in Israel **Congressional Coalition Presses for Release of American Teen Detained in... read more »

Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champions League; Liv...

Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champions League; Liverpool, Osimhen fire ## European Giants Navigate Turbulent Waters in Champions League Encounters The... read more »

‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian parliament sho...

‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian parliament shooting, fire ## Incident at Serbian Parliament: Gunfire Erupts, Injuring One **Belgrade, Serbia** –... read more »

Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold Mahmoud Khalil’...

Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold Mahmoud Khalil’s release order ## Columbia Protester’s Detention Order Faces Legal Challenge in Appeals... read more »