Republic of India is a Chilean municipal school where India's national anthem is sung in morning assembly.

Muslim scientists and clerics argue that the true centre of the earth of Mecca.

Under a deal North Korea was to receive energy aid and diplomatic & security benefits in return for full denuclearisation.

Demand for delinking pay scales, raised by armed forces 'will be looked into,' said Minister of State for Defence.

Former French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin has criticised Paris's decision to honour the Dalai Lama.

UN has warned that the "silent tsunami" of rising food prices can push more than 100 million people into hunger.

With one of Asia's largest slums, congested streets and sometimes startling whiffs of human waste, Mumbai may not be everyone's first choice for a world-class financial centre.

Indian authorities at Munabao border check post took action against 24 Pak nationals for possessing illegally tampered visas.

FIH has asked the IOA to take an "appropriate action" in the bribing scandal involving Jothikumaran.

Virender Sehwag decimated the Deccan Chargers with a violent 94 of just 41 balls.

Iran is ready to discuss its nuclear issue with any country but will not yield to international pressure, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said.

Family of Sarabjit Singh arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to meet him and to urge Pakistan Govt to release him.

Scientists claim that a collision with Mercury or Mars could destroy our planet, but after 40 million years.

The engine and 11 bogies of the Rajgir-New Delhi Shramjeevi Express derailed near Sohsarai in Bihar's Nalanda district.

After essential commodities, consumers will also have to pay more for household appliances like ACs and refrigerators.

Scientists are developing a new computer system which they claim will be able to talk to human beings by simply reacting to signals.

Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka continues between the Army and LTTE rebels. The recent clashed has left scores of fighters dead on both sides.

The Nepal Govt has deployed 25 security personnel on the Everest base camp to stop possible anti-China protests.

The lone Sikh serving as a traffic warden in Pakistan has put in his papers, alleging discrimination in his department.

A positive attitude exists among private business owners in emerging economies toward mergers and acquisitions.