Prez calls for firm stand against terrorism Observing that disruptive activities of terrorists posed a serious threat to world peace, President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday said it is imperative for nations to take a "firm and unequivocal" stand against terrorism.
Jana Krishnamurthy dead
Senior BJP leader and former Union Law Minister Jana Krishnamurthy died at a private hospital in Chennai on Tuesday following prolonged illness.
Sustainable development
India remains committed: Chidambaram
Stressing that its per capita emission of major greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is among the lowest in the world, India has said it is committed towards sustainable development and sustainable patterns of production and consumption.
Biocon develops oral insulin for diabetes
IN-105 is a novel analog of insulin has special properties that make it feasible for delivery in tablet form stable at room temperature.
President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) James V. Zimmerman addresses the opening ceremony of the 58th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2007, in Hyderabad on Monday.
IIM-B gets highest number of placements
It is boom time for students of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore this year, with a record 70 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) having been made for a batch of 250 students.
Yasuo Fukuda is Japan's new PM Fukuda garnered 338 ballots in the lower house, many more than the 239 needed for a majority. His closest competitor Ozawa, leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, got 117 votes.
The Indian team celebrates after beating Pakistan in the Twenty20 cricket world championship final at the Wanderer's Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday. AP
'Fatwa' against MK: Vedanti booked
The Chennai police has registered a case against former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti, who allegedly issued a 'fatwa' against DMK patriarch and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
New Saudi labour law expat-friendly
Saudi Arabia's new labour law for its seven million strong foreign work force, majority of whom are Indians, offers better working conditions like increased leave and higher end-of-term benefits.
'Eklavya' is India's official entry at Oscars
'Eklavya'- The Royal Guard', featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Vidya Balan, has been selected as Indias official entry to the Oscars.
PM to release Dev Anand's 'Romancing With Life' tomorrow The autobiography of legendary Bollywood actor, director and producer Dev Anand, "Romancing with Life" will be released tomorrow by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi. Published by Penguins, Anand's account will be released on the occasion of his birthday which he coincidentally shares with Singh, in the presence of Congress President Sonia Gandhi. In "Romancing with Life", the first-ever full-fledged memoir by a leading Bollywood star, he tells his remarkable life story -- no less dramatic and gripping than any of his films. 'Black Eyed Peas' to rock city on October 16
The famous hip-hop band 'Black Eyed Peas' will stage a concert at Palace Grounds here on October 16. The concert will be presented by Nokia in partnership with DNA networks, would have songs from famous album 'Elephunk and Monkey Business'.
The band is visiting India, as part of their world tour programme. The event would also mark the release of their latest album...
These are pictures of the first day of Ramadan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sent by Syed Sadiq Mohiyuddin, KSA. Followers of Islam consider it a privelege to be able to stay in Mecca to fast during the blessed month of Ramadan when the Koran was revealed and to perform Umra.
Mecca is an Islamic holy city in Saudi Arabia's Makkah province, located 73 km inland from Jeddah and 80 km from the Red Sea, around a natural well.
The umra which is a strong symbol of Muslim piety, is referred to as the "little pilgrimage". While the Hajj is compulsory to a Muslim, the umra is not. However, the umra, as it is recommended by the Koran ... BySyed Sadiq Mohiyuddin, Riyadh, KSA
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government justified? Deccan Herald had invited readers to send their responses.
Most readers opine that the ban is a wise move since the use of cell phones has affected the health and academic performances of students. Others argue that these gadgets are quintessential to this globalised world.
Observing that disruptive activities of terrorists posed a serious threat to world peace, President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday said it is imperative for nations to take a "firm and unequivocal" stand against terrorism.
President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) James V. Zimmerman addresses the opening ceremony of the 58th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2007, in Hyderabad on Monday. 
The autobiography of legendary Bollywood actor, director and producer Dev Anand, "Romancing with Life" will be released tomorrow by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi. Published by Penguins, Anand's account will be released on the occasion of his birthday which he coincidentally shares with Singh, in the presence of Congress President Sonia Gandhi. In "Romancing with Life", the first-ever full-fledged memoir by a leading Bollywood star, he tells his remarkable life story -- no less dramatic and gripping than any of his films.
'Black Eyed Peas' to rock city on October 16 
