At least 62 Myanmar refugees have been killed and over 200 injured when a fire swept through their camp in northern Thailand, with officials fearing that the toll could rise further.

The much sought after H-1B visa programme, particularly among Indian technology graduates, discriminates against women.

ILFC urges India to release six jets held 'hostage' after Kingfisher failed to pay for them.

The real focus should be on India AND China, says Meera Sanyal.

M Rafeeque Ahmed discusses revenue deficit, exports and leather trade with Rediff readers.

The 85th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

The government said in a court filing it was seeking civil money penalties from S&P and McGraw Hill.

Midnight's Children is a must watch for people who've yearned to experience Salman Rushdie's iconic storytelling in a more accessible format.

Here's a quick glance at the nominees.

Life Of Pi's Suraj Sharma lands a nomination as well.

Turkey's Basak Eraydin and Israel's Karen Shlomo continued their dream run, making it to the semi-finals of the NECC ITF women's $25,000 tennis tournament, in Pune.

Mithali Raj held on to the top spot in the batting list, while Jhulan Goswami was the best-placed Indian in the bowling chart after climbing a spot to third in the latest ICC ODI rankings for women cricketers.

Nasdaq-listed IT firm Cognizant on Wednesday said it will pay its senior executives 100 per cent performance-linked stock options if the company's revenues touch $8.51 billion in fiscal year 2013.

The mix of direct college hires and experienced professionals in global information technology major Cognizant Technology has witnessed a change in the recent past.

Evidence emerging from a trial suggests that pupils who are on the autistic spectrum learn better from the automatons than human teachers.

US Marshals, still looking for him, suspect that Prakashanand Saraswati, known to his devotees as Swamiji, may have fled America in connivance with his close associates.

Flailing academic career of the 24-year old accused in the Colorado theatre shooting spree could be a 'possible motive' behind the crime, according to United States prosecutors.

Saif Ali Khan turns 42 today. Here's celebrating one of Bollywood's most articulate stars and his topsy-turvy ride in films through the years.

Don't miss the fashion fiesta that was part of the London Olympic Games 2012 closing ceremony last night!

The film is a cheesy piece of work that concentrates on Sunny Leone's assets.

Indian women archers started their campaign on a disappointing note as they came up with a ninth place finish at the women's archery team competition in the ranking round held at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London on Friday.

A report published by the Indian government reveals that about 400,000 people of Indian origin have no official recognition in Myanmar, they have limited or no access to education, employment and healthcare, reports Venessa Parekh.

The United States will send 530 athletes to the London Olympics as part of a massive team that will feature, for the first time, more women competitors than men, officials announced on Tuesday.

The 'OraQuick In-Home HIV Test' is designed to allow individuals to collect an oral fluid sample by swabbing the upper and lower gums inside of their mouths.

Nandi, from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Kolkata, has been doing extensive research on the sun and the different characteristics of solar activity for the last many years.

Here's a glimpse of the latest hairstyle trends showcased by the Schwarzkopf Essential Looks event held May 10 in Mumbai.

Grandmaster Sandipan Chanda played out a draw with overnight co-leader Miezis Normunds of Latvia to tie for the first place in the 14th Dubai International Open chess tournament that concluded on Tuesday. Ni Hua of China emerged the winner with the best tie-break after a five-way tie.

Santorum's sudden announcement on Tuesday came a day after his campaign said that his youngest daughter, Bella, has been released from hospital and that he would resume his campaign.

Aseem Chhabra revisits his favourite Meryl Streep films that were showcased at the recent Berlin Film Festival.

Shipra Khanna talks about her big win in the cookery show.

Farhan Akhtar presents us a plot and script that is dull, almost boring.

Indo-Canadian porn actress Sunny Leone will join the Bigg Boss inmates this weekend.

Post the Victoria's Secret fashion show last week, we take a look at the hottest Angels of all time -- vote for your favourite!

The United States Federal Reserve, the US central bank, has announced a new $400-billion rescue plan, which is being called the 'twist'.

At the Lakme Fashion Week, we got Bollywood director Suparn Verma to interview Brazilian model Karen Silvera. Watch the video!

At the Lakme Fashion Week, we got Bollywood director Suparn Verma to interview Brazilian model Karen Silvera. Watch the video!

A seven-city European roadshow by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) looks certain to reap dividends by the end of the year, even as Emirate plans a similar event in India.

Koena Mitra talks about her first-hand experience of working in Hollywood, which she says is very different from Bollywood.

Here's the sexy new crop of models who will be gracing the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week next month.

Pakistani military leaders, including army chief General Ashfaq Kayani, were surprised to know that Osama bin Laden was hiding in their country when they were told about the American raid that killed the dreaded terrorist, according to an analysis of conversations conducted by the United States intelligence.