India
Hiring activity up 20 per cent in July 2014 over July 2013: Survey
The Naukri Job Speak Index reveals IT and BPO had maximum growth and Pune was the top city.
Parineeti Chopra: I have no plans to compete with my sister Priyanka
The actress said in an interview that the release date of 'Daawat-e-Ishq' has not be shifted because of Priyanka Chopra's 'Mary Kom' release.
Mob justice: Villagers lynch man for raping woman
A 50-year-old man, who had allegedly raped a woman last week, was lynched by villagers after he along with an accomplice made an abortive attempt to rape her daughter in Seraikela-Kharswan district of Jharkhand, the police said on Wednesday.
HC summons UPPSC chairman, secretary over alleged irregularities in selection process
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the chairman and the secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission to appear before it next week in connection with a petition alleging irregularities in selection process.
A new service that lets you transfer money over Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter
Payment solutions provider Oxigen launched its mobile wallet service, Oxigen Wallet, through which users can transfer money, purchase gifts for their friends and family on social networking platforms.
No breakthrough in Gaza talks as clock ticks on 72-hour truce
Israel's ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor on Wednesday said that having Schabas lead UN Gaza probe is akin to ISIS hosting religious tolerance event.
Shamli: Case of rape and conversion closed after girl claims she eloped with boyfriend
This report was published on August 12, 2014 under a Meerut dateline. The incident happened in Shamli and has no links whatsoever to Meerut. We deeply regret the error – News18
209 villages still marooned in Odisha, flood toll 46
As many as 41,801 houses have been damaged in the recent floods as per preliminary estimation.
Pakistan violates ceasefire
The ceasefire violations come on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil earlier in the day, the first ever for an Indian PM post the 1999 war.
Indians know to disconnect from work on holiday, says survey
According to the survey, India came in the last place, with only 20 per cent of respondents being reluctant to switch off their phone while on holiday.
Nokia 130: Microsoft's new feature phone comes with built-in video player, FM radio; expected to come to India for under Rs 2,000
The Nokia 130 and Nokia 130 dual SIM will be available available this quarter. It will come in red, black, and white colours.
Gender pay gap in Bollywood? Aditi Rao says it exists, lauds Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan and Katrina Kaif for addressing the issue
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says the disparity in remuneration of actors and actresses remains a reality in Hindi film industry.
China's Baidu warned over porn content: Report
China's authorities launched an anti-pornography campaign in April as part of wider efforts to 'clean up' the Internet.
Police: 2 slain, 5 hurt in New Orleans shooting
The shootings were the latest in a city dependent on tourists.
Ryan Lochte holds off Michael Phelps in thrilling 200 IM duel
Ryan Lochte held off a fast-finishing Michael Phelps to win the 200 meters individual medley at the US National Championships in Irvine, California.
Name the corrupt judges, Justice RS Sodhi tells Justice Katju
Justice Katju in his blog mentioned that a certain judge was transferred to the Allahabad High Court after coming under scrutiny for corruption.
