India
Noida land scam: HC grants bail to Neera Yadav
UP Chief Secretary Neera Yadav was sentenced to four years imprisonment in a Noida land scam case.
Scan spots womb cancer before symptoms show up
A test that can detect womb cancer in women months or even years before any symptoms show up has been developed.
SC backs MCI on common MBBS entrance exam
The apex court says the MCI can frame rules for holding a combined medical entrance examination.
Cambridge project to preserve rare languages
The project includes records for 3,524 languages, from those deemed "vulnerable".
Activists doubtful of India's Cancun gains
The UN climate summit had no mention of how much industrialised countries would commit to reduce greenhounse gases.
Humpy in QF of World Women Chess Ch'ship
Besides Humpy, Kateryna Kahno of Ukraine and Chinese duo of Zhao Xue and Ju Wenjun too made it to the quarters.
WikiLeaks: Assange's mother defends him
The WikiLeaks founder's mother said that she is worried about her son as "massive forces" are working against him.
Social media blackout in US college wins converts
A social media blackout at a small Pennsylvania college won over some skeptical students who initially disliked it.
Suicide bomber targets Pak hospital, 11 killed
The bomber rammed his explosives-laden vehicle into the hospital at Pass-Killay in Hangu region.
Venezuela seeks to regulate Internet with new bill
Venezuela plans to include the Internet in a law that regulates the media.
Michael Dell: transformation is on the way
Dell's CEO argues that his efforts to transform his company have gone unnoticed by some on Wall Street.
US study helps unravel Alzheimer's mystery
Instead of producing too much of a protein, people with Alzheimer's appear to have trouble getting rid of it.
Obama working very hard on his smoking habits
Obama is working very hard on his smoking habits and has not been seen smoking in probably nine months.
Varanasi blast: FIR filed against WiFi hackers
Indian Mujahideen allegedly hacked into a WiFi network and sent an email claiming responsibility for Varanasi blast.
54 pc Indians paid bribe last year: study
Corruption increased over last three years and one in four people report paying bribes last year, said the study.
No need for ultrasound before medical abortion
There are no official guidelines stating that women should first receive an ultrasound.