Noted Indian scientist C.N.R. Rao, chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council to the prime minister, won the prestigious August-Wilhelm-von-Hoffmann medal for his contributions in chemistry.
In an effort to encourage young young people in overcoming the challenges facing humanity, the UN has declared 2010 as the International Year of Youth.
BJP in Karnataka won only 10 of the 25 legislative council seats in the polls held on Friday, but failed to win a majority in the 75-member house.
A British newspaper has accused IPCC chief Rajendra K Pachauri of making a fortune from his links with ‘‘carbon trading’’ companies.
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday said his government would complete its tenure and there is nothing to worry.
Gujarat became the first state in India to make voting compulsory in all local body elections, with Chief Minister Narendra Modi calling it a "move to strengthen democracy".
BJP’s Maharashtra unit chief Nitin Gadkari was on Saturday appointed the BJP president at a meeting of the Parliamentary Board of the party...
The wait for the start of the Passport Seva Project, an e-project for faster delivery of passports, has got another sting in its tale.
Veteran leader L.K. Advani relinquished his post as the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha to don the role of party’s mentor. Sushma Swaraj takes the baton...
It was a field day for Kasab, who abused the liberty given to the accused under Section 313 under CrPc.
Three more persons have been arrested in connection with the serial blasts that rocked the city in July last year.
In a setback to Reddy brothers of Bellary in Karnataka, the Supreme Court, in an interim order stopped mining operations..
The South Goa politician accused of raping a Russian is now missing, says the Goa police.
Goa MP, Shantaram Naik’s rape remarks trigger a storm, Russian consulate protests...
One of the world’s most perfectly formed volcanoes oozed lava and ash overnight yesterday, threatening to explode over a picturesque tourist town in the Philippines.