He couldn't give a damn for what the world thinks!

Pyongyang wants the world to recognise its nuclear capability, says Srikanth Kondapalli. IMAGE: Kim Jong-un guides a multiple-rocket launch drill. Photograph: Reuters Two major events in North......

Obama apologises to Karzai on Koran desecration

United States President Barack Obama in a letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, regretted and apologised over the desecration of the Holy Koran at the Bagram Airbase. Obama's letter to Karzai......

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

'I never do anything half-hearted.''So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.' IMAGE: Urmila Matondkar campaigns in......

Sheena Bora Trial: Why did Peter want a broom?

Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.Illustrations: Dominic......