India
Porn sites closer to getting '.xxx' Web address
The online red-light district would be in the form of an ".xxx" domain name suffix alongside longstanding ones.
AI ordered to take back 'overweight' air hostess
Nipa Dhar was dismissed from her job by the Indian Airlines in 2001 for being overweight.
Google's Android closing gap on Nokia's Symbian
Google's Android has closed the gap on market leader Nokia's Symbian, just two years after its launch.
Baby illness can be scanned in mother's blood
Parents may soon be able to find out if their unborn child is prone to any inherited diseases, researchers said.
Empty chair left for jailed Chinese Nobel laureate
Chinese authorities have placed Liu's supporters, including his wife under house arrest to prevent anyone from picking up his prize.
UK: student protesters attack Prince Charles' car
Thousands of angry students protest on the streets of London as the government triples University tuition fee.
Viv Richards says Sehwag most destructive
Sehwag found a famous admirer when Sir Vivian Richards regarded him as the most destructive batsman of the modern era.
Prasar Bharti CEO denies corruption charges
President of India gave her assent for SC inquiry into charges of corrupeion against Prasar Bharti CEO, BS Lalli.
Incense burning tied to asthma in some children
Children from homes where incense is regularly burned have a higher risk of developing asthma.
Mexican drug lord on teachers' payroll
An alleged drug cartel leader appears on the Mexican government's 2010 teacher payroll as part of the staff.
Google cries foul over US cloud computing deal
Google says it didn't get the chance to compete for the largest US government "cloud computing" deal.
Indian envoy to US patted down at airport
Indian Ambassador Meera Shankar was subjected to hands-on search as she was wearing a saree.
'WikiLeaks founder has put US interests at risk'
Julian Assange has put at risk the interest of the US and other countries by releasing some classified documents, US said.
AP CM to do aerial survey of rain-hit areas
The heavy rains, that lashed coastal districts for two days, have so far claimed 14 lives besides damaging crops.
Purple fruits keep Alzheimer's at bay
Blueberries contain chelators that bind the iron molecules in the body and prevent them from producing toxins.