Deepika Padukone brought Kalpana Dutta character to life: Ashutosh Gowarikar
Deepika is paired opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Gowariker's film Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey, which releases later this year.
Nearly 1000 Delhi cops guarding David Cameron
A three-tier security ring around the Taj Hotel where Cameron is staying during his two-day visit to the country protects him.
Will overcome Maoist problem in three years: P Chidambaram
Addressing a meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee for the ministry of home affairs, home minister P Chidambaram expressed confidence that the challenge of left wing extremism would be met.
Shiv Sena workers waste milk to protest import of dairy products
The activists stopped a milk tanker on the Satara-Pune highway yesterday and spilled the milk all over the road.
Ruchika case: Counsel rejects Abha's charge of conspiracy against Rathore
At the start of proceedings, Haryana police officer SPS Rathore's counsel wife Abha pleaded before justice Jitendra Chauhan to direct the CBI to supply her the copies of the agency's arguments before the court.
Tihar jail officials deny favouritism towards Vikas Yadav
Whatsoever has been done is as per the provisions of the jail manual and as per the directions of the court,' Tihar jail spokesperson Sunil Gupta said.
Brit Muslim woman of Pak origin recalls attempted honour killing
She was encouraged to follow her dream of becoming a barrister, worked hard and was popular at school in the south of England. But when she turned 14, Saira's idyllic life changed forever.
Former Nazi guard charged for killing half-a-million Jews
Ninety-year-old Kunz was informed of the charges against him last week, which included involvement in the extermination of 430,000 Jews at the Belzec death camp in occupied Poland.
Factbox -- UK's David Cameron pushes deeper economic ties with India
India belongs to the "BRIC" group of rapidly growing emerging economies along with China, Brazil and Russia, the likes of which Britain is hoping to tap as it seeks to offset drastic public spending cuts at home.
Two rescued from flash floods, houses damaged in Kashmir
Flood water entered in Pehlipora, Malangam, Banilpora, Shaikhmuqam, Keema, Quilmuqam, Turkpora and Panzigam in Bandipora district due to which six houses, two saw mills and a shop were damaged.
Nepal-India ink pact to combat illegal trade in animal parts
The signing of the pact is a step forward towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and trans-boundary conservation.
Centre, states to share funds at 65:35 ratio for Right To Education
There will be a requirement of Rs2.31 lakh crore in the next five years for implementing the new act which makes education a fundamental right of every child.
Bank of Baroda to maintain 25% profit growth in FY11
'The bank would grow its deposits in the band of 20-22 percent, credit in the range of 22-24%...and overall profitability by 25% in 2010-11', said chief economist Rupa Rege Nitsure.
All 4 accused in Aman Kachroo ragging case surrender
The trial court has already listed the matter for next the hearing on August 2, district deputy attorney RK Kaushal said.
Incessant rains claim three lives in Karnataka
'All the three deaths, one each in Davangere, Belgaum and Raichur reported yesterday were due to wall collapse. The houses were old and dilapidated', revenue department officials said.
Three-fold rise in malaria cases in Mumbai in July
'July has been one of the wettest months in five years and this has led to an increased incidence of monsoon-related ailments,' additional municipal commissioner Manisha Mhaiskar said.
Six new dengue cases in Delhi
'Six fresh cases of dengue were reported in the city today. With this, the total number of people who tested positive for dengue till now is 41,' Dr NK Yadav, medical health officer, MCD said.
Amar Singh dismisses speculation of his return to Samajwadi Party
He said that he would never forget 'how Mulayam Singh Yadav had, after my expulsion from the party, described me as belonging to the past.'
NCPA turns to legendary composers to revive interest in Indian music
The Bandish festival showcased the works of some legendary composers of yore, including Amir Khusro and Bhakti poets Rahim and Ras Khan.
Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
As per the interim award of the inter-state Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal, Karnataka has to release 205 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu in a year.
Michael Schumacher talked to Massa after team orders row
Massa led at Hockenheim but finished a demoralised second in a Ferrari one-two after being told that Spanish team mate Fernando Alonso was quicker and then allowing him to overtake and win.
America Ferrera writes new chapter in acting career
The Dry Land has earned mostly positive early reviews and scored a 63% positive rating among a group of eight critics polled by movie website rottentomatoes.com.
Flash flood hits large number of people in Assam
The district administration has started relief operations for the flood affected people, the sources said.
138 killed in Congo boat accident
The accident took place on Wednesday on a stretch of river in the western Bandundu province, some 300 km (185 miles) east of Kinshasa, the capital of the vast central African nation.
Haryana in talks with neighbouring states to tackle floods
Punjab had blamed Haryana's construction of the multi-purpose Hansi-Butana link canal as the cause of the floods, a charge denied by the latter.
UN-backed Lebanon tribunal rejects Hezbollah outcry
This month Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah assailed the court, which is based in The Hague, as an "Israeli project" after saying he had received word that it planned to indict members of his group in connection with Rafik al-Hariri's killing.
Kenyan man says devil made him have sex with donkey
Stephen Kipkemoi Rono, a father of two was charged with having carnal knowledge of an animal, namely a donkey, which is against the order of nature.
Kerry Katona gets bikini fit for film role
Katona, 29, was offered a role in a US comedy movie, which will have British stars.
National Investigation Agency to probe Samjhauta Express blast case
The case was being handled by the Haryana police which had failed to make any headway after its probe led to a tailor at Indore who had prepared the cover for the suitcase in which the bombs were planted.
Scarlett Keeling's mother laments delay in handing over case to CBI
The British schoolgirl holidaying with her mother was found dead at Anjuna beach in Goa in February 2008.
Landslides block highway to Gangotri
The landslides struck the NH-108 at Nalupani area, officials said in Dehradun.
Q+A - Why is India not exporting wheat despite huge stocks?
Despite overflowing grain bins and good monsoon rains, the government has not moved to lift a ban on exports slapped on in 2007 to overcome a shortage at the time.
Hero Honda quarterly net down 1.6%
The company, in which Japan's Honda Motor Corp and India's Hero group hold 26% each, reported net profit of Rs4.92 billion ($105.6 million) from 5 billion a year earlier.
New proposal to revolutionise Test cricket championship
Teams would gain points for each Test they win and bonuses for large victories, which would be charted on a ladder to determine the top two sides in the world after the allocated season.
Japan ministry orders Apple to explain iPod overheating
There have been 27 incidents of such overheating reported in Japan, including four cases where users suffered minor burns, said Seiji Shimagami, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case: Supreme Court reserves judgment
A bench comprising justice HS Bedi and justice CK Prasad, after hearing the arguments advanced by advocates appearing for the convict, Santosh Kumar Singh, and the CBI, reserved its verdict.
Day hockey matches in Commonwealth Games crazy, disrepectful: Charlesworth
The highly-rated Aussie, who guided his country to the World Cup title earlier this year, said given the scheduling of the Games, his players would be forced to slog it out in the punishing Delhi heat.
Justin Timberlake lands lead role in big blockbuster
The film will be directed by The Truman Show screenwriter Andrew Niccol and is set in the future where humans no longer age and the rich are able to pay for immortality.
Manchester United's global appeal touches down in Houston
There was a healthy turn-out of fans of local team Houston Dynamo among the crowd but many more in United's famous red shirts, watching Alex Ferguson's team beat a Major League Soccer 'All Star' team 5-2.
Freeze-framing Mumbai's moods
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Hike in fuel prices minimal: Murli Deora
'The June 25 hike had become necessary as the difference between the retail selling price and the cost of production had become unmanageable' the petroleum minister said.
LA Lakers centre Andrew Bynum has successful knee surgery
Bynum, who won his second NBA championship ring last month, had surgery in New York to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee, the team said in a statement.
Target militants outside Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai
In a clear reference to the havens in Pakistan, Karzai said, 'The international community is here to fight terrorism, but there is danger elsewhere and they are not acting.'
Hyundai sees European car demand shrinking in H2
Hyundai executive vice-president Lee Won-hee said the world's No 5 car maker along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp saw sales growth in China slowing down slightly in the second half.
Paris Hilton set to release Kylie Minogue-inspired second album
'I really have always loved Kylie Minogue - she's one of my favourite artists. I've just been really inspired by her,' Hilton said.
UK plans to scrap fixed retirement age by October 2011
Currently, employers can force staff to retire at the age of 65 regardless of their circumstances and without having to pay any financial compensation.
Cheryl Cole bouncing back to good health
Battling from malaria, Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole looked on her way back to health after she was spotted at a Starbucks coffee shop.
Novel approach to treat diabetes
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that a stimulatory molecule could sustain human insulin-producing beta cell replication for at least four weeks in a mouse model of diabetes.
Aamir Khan denies role in forming cartel to influence multiplexes
The issue pertains to the strike last year by film producers who decided not to screen their movies in multiplexes over payment matters.
Frank talk from David Cameron shakes up British diplomacy
Pakistan's high commissioner to Britain, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, called Cameron's comments "completely contrary to the realities on the ground."