The Obama visit blog: What world media is saying

United States President Barack Obama will be in India on November 6 for his longest State visit yet. Apart from our own coverage, we provide you this one-stop blog of what the world media is......

Do people in poor nations have lower IQs?

People in poor and developing countries, where diseases are rife, may have lower intelligence (IQ) levels because they have evolved to develop stronger immune systems rather than intelligence, a......

UK teen banned for sending hate-mail to Obama

A British teenager who had sent an abusive email to US President Barack Obama has been banned for life from visiting America. According to media reports, Luke Angel, 17, had sent an insulting email......

Air India executive wins case against UK daily

A senior Air India executive has won a libel case against a British newspaper, which had alleged that he sexually harassed a female colleague and was a 'serial sex pest'. Captain Ashwini Kumar......

13 FDI proposals worth Rs 212 cr cleared

The government has cleared 12 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals that will bring in Rs 212 crore (Rs 2.12 billion), of which the largest chunk will be by US-based Millennium India......

Rare Apple computer sold from Jobs' garage to be auctioned

One of the first computers that Apple founder Steve Jobs sold from his parents' garage will go under the hammer in London and is expected to fetch 80,000 pounds -- 190 times its original price.......

In the (mail)strom of competition

Newspaper hawkers in Delhi could not believe their luck recently when cameramen and reporters from two major news channels Aaj Tak and Headlines Today trained their lights and microphones at them.......

Stamp with Victoria's head upside down for sale

A rare 159-year-old four-anna Indian stamp, with an image of Queen Victoria's head upside down due to a printing error, is expected to fetch 70,000 pounds at an auction in London.During the first......

Freida Pinto turns life saver

Slumdog Millionaire beauty Freida Pinto turnedlife saver for a fan as she rescued her from an oncoming car. The Indian beauty was shopping in London with boyfriend Dev Patel when a fan ran towards......

Carey Mulligan marries Marcus Mumford in rustic-themed ceremony

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!Actress Carey Mulligan tied the knot with folk rock singer Marcus Mumford in Somerset, England on Saturday. The bride, 26,......

The Catchiest Songs of All Time

Ever wondered why some songs are catchier than others? Apparently, there's a scientific reason behind it. According to a latest study conducted by a team of researchers, reports Daily......

The Catchiest Songs of All Time

Ever wondered why some songs are catchier than others? Apparently, there's a scientific reason behind it. According to a latest study conducted by a team of researchers, reports Daily......

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals have offered Yorkshire around 25 million pounds (Rs 260 crore/Rs 2.6 billion) to take complete control of the county club. Photograph: BCCI IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals......

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

The English media praised manager Gareth Southgate, who has carried the pain of his penalty shoot-out miss at the semi-finals of Euro 96 and often been criticised for his tactics.   IMAGE:......

Arsenal's Ozil, Kolasinac escape knife attack in London

IMAGE: Mesut Ozil was driving his black Mercedes when the car was boxed in by motorbike riders wearing helmets in North London. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Mesut Ozil and Arsenal......

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

IMAGE: England fans at Trafalgar Square in tears after their team lost to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley stadium in London on Sunday. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/Reuters The tears of......

Chelsea owner considering sale of London club

Sources deny reports that the football club's Russian billionaire owner Abramovich is selling the club IMAGE: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Russian......