India
Assam: 28 people killed, 10 injured as a truck rams into 2 mini buses; driver on the run
At least 28 people, including 13 children, were killed and 10 others injured when the two mini buses they were travelling in were hit by a truck on National Highway 35 in lower Assam's Barpeta district in the wee hours on Thursday.
BlackBerry resumes BBM for Android closed beta testing
As BlackBerry is still beta testing BBM for Android, a release this weekend seems unlikely.
Chakra Satyagraha' against ban on non-motorised vehicles
Thousands of people from all walks of life, on Wednesday, got down on streets to protest against the Kolkata Police ban on cycling and non-motorised transport in 174 thoroughfares of the metropolis.
Website development platform Wix.com files for $100 million IPO
Wix intends to use the net proceeds from the IPO to step up headcount, to increase its selling and marketing expenses focused and for general corporate purposes.
Obama to cut short Asia trip as US shutdown continues for 2nd day
President Barack Obama on Wednesday scaled down a long-planned trip to Asia, as a US government shutdown entered a second day with no end in sight to the funding row in Congress that triggered it.
Microsoft investors push for chairman Bill Gates to step down
Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman.
Once infertile, woman gives birth after surgery
The new mother gave birth to a son in Tokyo last December, and she and the child continue to be healthy.
Maid found hanging in excise officer's house
A 35-year-old domestic help was found hanging at the residence of a Central Excise officer in Ghaziabad on Tuesday morning, police said.
Man sentenced for murder then weds fiancee
San Diego Superior Court Judge Patricia Cookson officiated at both events and even baked a cake fot the ceremony.
24 unknown facts about Anil Kapoor's '24'
As the launch date of Anil Kapoor's debut TV show nears (October 4), we help you know the show better.
Lost weight Sanjay? Dutt out of jail on parole for 14 days
Sanjay Dutt has been granted two weeks parole by Yerwada Jail authorities on medical grounds.
Congress leaders, workers trying to march towards Gujarat assembly detained
Over 200 Congressmen including prominent state leaders were on Tuesday detained for allegedly violating a notification which denied them from taking out a rally towards the Gujarat Assembly.
Serena powers into third round of China Open
Serena Williams served 10 aces in a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Italy's Francesca Schiavone that moved her into the third round of China Open.
20-year-old girl throws acid on lover for refusing to marry her
Infuriated over rejection of her marriage proposal, a 20-year-old girl allegedly threw acid on her lover in Padhni village in Basti, police said on Tuesday.
Will Ekta Kapoor's film establish Luv Sinha in Bollywood?
The actor made his acting debut with 'Sadiyaan' in 2010. The movie received a lukewarm response at the box-office.
US government shuts down for the first time in 17 years, millions hit
Troops were shielded from any damage to their wallets as Obama signed legislation assuring the military would be paid in the event of a shutdown.