India wants offensive against Taliban to continue
NEW DELHI - India Wednesday said it wants the US-led military offensive against the Taliban to continue in Afghanistan.
Breaking News
India to develop unmanned combat aerial vehicle
BANGALORE - India will soon embark on developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for surveillance, detection and destroying specific targets, a top defence official said Wednesday.
It was an honour flying the president in a Sukhoi: Pilot
PUNE - Flying President Pratibha Patil in a Sukhoi-30MKI was an honour and a pleasure, Wing Commander S.
Brooks Perlin: Katie Couric Boyfriend?
Washington- State dinner hosted by the president of the United States is always a special occasion and people are curious to know the names that will appear on the guest list of the President.
Health
Obesity increases risk for HIV patients
WASHINGTON - Obesity can increase risk among people with HIV, according to a new study.
How humans may, or may not, evolve in the future
WASHINGTON - An article in National Geographic News has made four predictions in which human beings may, or may not evolve in the future.
Alzheimer’s study may help develop new drugs for urinary tract infections
LONDON - Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Entertainment
Dancing With The Stars Winner 2009
San Francisco- 'Dancing with the Stars' Winner of 2009 has been crowned on the two-hour special finale episode that aired on Tuesday night.
Biggest Loser Winners
San Francisco- The reality weight losing show of 'Biggest Loser' has motivated many people to lose weight and get a well-shaped figure as well as healthy life.
“La Vida Loca” Documentary Movie To Release In 2010
San Francisco- The documentary movie "La Vida Loca" by the late director Christian Poveda is slated for a early 2010 release.
Feminists slam ‘Twilight’ sequel ‘New Moon’
LONDON - 'Twilight' sequel 'New Moon' has come under fire from feminists for reinforcing gender stereotypes.
6.8-magnitude underwater quake off Tonga
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga, sending panicked residents into the streets at night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Palin heads to Fla. town that feted her in 2008
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - Sarah Palin's "Going Rogue" book tour is heading to a Florida retirement community where she attracted a crowd of tens of thousands as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Unsung heroes of 26/11 attack recount 59 hours of horror
MUMBAI - With the first anniversary of the Mumbai massacre approaching, some of the unsung heroes of the 26/11 attacks recalled their experiences.
Paula Deen Hit In Face With Ham
Georgia- Celebrity chef Paula Deen became an unwilling recipient of one of the ham pieces that were being served at the "Hosea Feed the Hungry" in Georgia.
Rihanna’s Shame Over Jay-z Rumours
RIHANNA was so embarrassed by rumours she landed her record deal by embarking on a sexual relationship with JAY-Z, she couldn't look him in the face.
Jordan dumps lover Alex Reid
LONDON - Jordan has dumped her cross dressing lover Alex Reid after pulling out of jungle reality show "I''m A Celebrity...
India Vs Srilanka 2nd Test Details
Kanpur- In the first day of India Sri Lanka second test match, Indian batsmen dominated completely over the Lankan bowlers.
NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results
Indiana - NCAA Cross Country Championships 2009 Results is one of the most popular search terms for the online searches as people are interested to know who won the NCAA competition.
$7 Million growth funding announced on Twitter
In today's world, Twitter has gained immense popularity as one of the most powerful social networking and micro-blogging service providers.
Twitter to Launch Paid Business Accounts from 2010
Don't get angry corporate fellas! Twitter is still free if you want to use its services as you have had for the past years.
Best Black Friday Ads 2009 for Gadgets
San Francisco - 27 Nov is Black Friday 2009 and you are not too late if you have decided to buy gadgets for this Black Friday 2009.
Nokia Mobile Phone Price List in India
Nokia is a leading mobile phone manufacturer in the whole world and India is no exception.Technology
Opera upgrades browser to block Chinese users from Facebooking
BEIJING - Chinese Internet users would no longer be able to access Facebook, as the web browser Opera has upgraded its Chinese version closing a loophole that allowed users to access websites banned by the government.
TiVo posts loss as sales slump
ALVISO, Calif. - TiVo Inc. posted a loss in the latest quarter as sales dropped 12 percent.
Earnings roundup: Brown Shoe, Coldwater Creek
Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Nov.
Facebook creates dual-class structure, but no IPO
NEW YORK - Facebook has created a dual-class stock structure designed to give founder Mark Zuckerberg and other existing shareholders control over the company.
Science
Monkeys prefer mates with different genes
LONDON - The world's largest monkey species prefer mates with genes different from their own, for healthy and strong offspring, says a new study.
Politics
Detention of China dissident Liu Xiaobo extended
BEIJING - Chinese authorities have extended the detention of a jailed dissident writer for another two months, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Voting gains momentum in Jharkhand (Second Lead)
RANCHI - After a slow start, voting on the first day of five-phased Jharkhand assembly elections gained momentum by Wednesday afternoon, poll panel officials said.
Congress to field YSR’s widow in assembly by-poll
HYDERABAD - The Congress Wednesday decided to field late Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S.
Honolulu police posting DUI mug shots on Internet
HONOLULU - Mug shots of drunken driving suspects are landing on the Honolulu Police Department's Web site, creating a virtual wall of shame long before suspects get their day in court.
Law
Court pulls up government on Manu Sharma parole
NEW DELHI - Pulling up the state government for granting parole to murder convict Manu Sharma, the Delhi High Court chastised it for adopting a pick and choose policy and asked that prisoners be made aware of their rights.
Business
Reservation for economically backward is complicated: Commission
AGARTALA - Reservation for economically backward classes is not possible without constitutional amendments, members of the commission looking into the issue said here Wednesday.
Sports
Can the holiday continue for Honduras? (FIFA World Cup Team Profile)
TEGUCIGALPA - Honduras waited for 27 years to secure their return to a World Cup, and they hold great hopes for South Africa 2010.
Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge
JERUSALEM - With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies on its borders.
Sensex up 142 points early afternoon
MUMBAI - A key Indian equities index was trading 142 points in the green early afternoon Wednesday, thanks to strong buying interest in oil and gas and banking scrips.
Soggy season could crimp sweet potato supply
NEW ORLEANS - Savor that holiday sweet potato pie and those marshmallow yams while you can.
Shuttle Atlantis leaving space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - It's time for Atlantis and its seven astronauts to leave the International Space Station.
Laxman, Yuvraj hit half centuries, India 639/7 (Tea report)
KANPUR - Sri Lankan left arm spinner Rangana Herath took three wickets in the second session as India reached 639 for seven at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test at Green Park here Wednesday.
Tea scoreboard: India vs. Sri Lanka, second day, second Test
KANPUR - Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park stadium here Wednesday.
India 639/7 at tea against Sri Lanka
KANPUR - India were 639 for seven in their first innings at tea against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second cricket Test at the Green Park stadium here Wednesday.
England batters Morgan, Trott chase IPL riches
CAPE TOWN - Eoin Morgan and Jonathan Trott are expected to head the next group of England players chasing the potential riches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010.
