When questioned on recent efforts by the US to bring up issues against India at the World Trade Organization, most recently to thwart India's efforts to market generic drugs, Rao reiterated the 'candour in the dialogue' both countries have which had helped maintain a balance, eschewing any extreme decisions.

Even as the prime minister's office and the foreign ministry deepen ties with Washington, the defence ministry cold-shoulders the Pentagon, notes Ajai Shukla.

Regretting the killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by US Navy personnel off the Dubai coast earlier this month, the United States said two parallel investigations have been ordered into the incident and reasons for it will be known only when these are complete.

Top American senators have asked the Pentagon to develop a closer defence relationship with India, saying it is in the interest of both the countries to continue building a strategic and military culture of cooperation.

Top American Senators have asked Pentagon to develop a closer defence relationship with India, while emphasising that it is in the interest of both the US and India to continue building a strategic and military culture of cooperation between the two countries.

Ashton Kutcher tops the list despite getting a fat paycheck for his show Two And A Half Men. Find out how!

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Ashton Eaton set a glittering decathlon world record at the US Olympic trials on Saturday, riding the cheers of a thrilled home crowd to upstage a stellar cast of athletes.

Men's Health Magazine has released its annual list of the sexiest summer bodies featuring male celebs for this year. Take a look!

In the wake of Ashton Kutcher's latest disaster, here's a look at some ads that were instantly -- and, in most cases, unsuprisingly -- deemed too controversial to be carried on television.

The ad features Kutcher as an Indian man looking for love.

Do all these controversy-courting personalities really deserve all the adulation, fame and wealth that's come their way? Are they truly worth looking up to? Take the poll at the bottom of each page and let us know!

Do all these controversy-courting personalities really deserve all the adulation, fame and wealth that's come their way? Are they truly worth looking up to? Take the poll at the bottom of each page and let us know!

Justin Gatlin won his first title since returning from a four-year doping ban with victory in the 60 metres at the world indoor championships on Saturday as the red-hot Americans grabbed four gold medals and a world record in Istanbul.

While keeping their options open, the United States and European Union have signaled that talks with Iran over its nuclear programme could resume, for the first time in more than a year, after Tehran dropped its pre-conditions to a dialogue.

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Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

The film doesn't boast of a single distinctive performance, New Year's Eve does have a warmth about it, which is largely to do with the New York setting, and that friendly feeling, fake though it may be, that occurs in the month of December.

These famous personalities have all managed to stir up a hornet's nest this past year!

The 49-year old has been married to Ashton, 16 years her junior, for six years.

We ooh and ahh over cute celebrity couples all the time -- but there are twosomes we'd like to strangle too! Vote and tell us whether you think these star duos annoy you or not!

A rejuvenated France ran up a 16-point lead in the first half and held on to beat an error-prone England 19-12 at Eden Park on Saturday and set up a World Cup semi-final against Wales.

A strong all-round show by Tamil Nadu lad Baba Aparajith helped India U-19 register a comfortable six-wicket win against Australia in the four-nation Quadrungular tournament.

India's colts created a record for the fastest chase of a total more than 100 in Under-19 cricket during their 10-wicket thrashing of Australia in the first ODI of the Quadrangular series in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. Chasing 164 for victory, openers Manan Vohra and captain Unmukt Chand were brutal in their reply as they chased down the target in just 12 overs, scoring 167 runs.

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Pakistan must take certain steps which the United States administration has often "outlined" to ensure the delivery of American military assistance to Islamabad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. "The government of Pakistan must take certain steps, and we have outlined those steps on more than one occasion, to ensure that we can deliver all the military assistance that the United States has discussed with Pakistan," Clinton told reporters.

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi on Thursday pounded the besieged western town of Misurata amid growing differences among the international community over the military campaign in Libya. Ahead of a key North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Berlin, Britain and France mounted pressure on the alliance to help defeat the Libyan regime.

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The trailer was mildly amusing. The film not so much.

The United States is open to Indian participation in its Joint Strike Fighter programme that would finally lead to its purchase of fifth generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, a top Pentagon official has said.

Last week, we brought you results of the The 14th Annual 'Famed Hottest Looks' survey when it came to female celebrities. It's now the boys' turn!

The Brit host was one of the few, who made the pretty meaningless award show, watchable.

In the absence of Saina Nehwal, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist P Kashyap will spearhead India's challenge in the season-opening Malaysian Open Super Series badminton tournament starting in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Is aging taking a toll on your mind and you don't know what to do? Well, take a breather, for an expert has revealed new ways to keep the clock at bay.

With its chatty, disgruntled, delusional group of characters, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger could very well be a quirky animated movie.

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Karan Johar has denied reports that his next film, tentatively titled Short Term Shaadi starring Kareena Kapoor and Imraan Khan is an adaptation of the Hollywood movie What Happens in Vegas.