Thangaraj, 23, has been declared one of the worldwide winners in the US Department of State’s online video contest “My Culture + Your Culture = ?”. His three-minute video “My Culture + Your Culture = World of Wonder” was chosen from among 170 entries by a panel of judges. BR Srikanth reports... more »

We often hear of Hollywood blockbusters getting ripped off in Bollywood. But how many Hindi movies inspire the dream merchants of Hollywood? Well, here at last is an exception. The just-released horror film 13B has not just spooked fans in India but has evoked interest from across the Atlantic as well. Hollywood studio Weinstein Company is keen .. more »

On a campaign trail in western Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi derided each other, with the Maharashtra strongman describing the saffron campaigner as the 'frontline leader of communal forces' in the country. Modi hit back, saying Pawar has been hoodwinked by the Congress .. more »

Scientists have uncovered evidence that several of the common genes are actually tied to alcohol, cocaine and nicotine addictions, a major breakthrough they claim will facilitate the effective treatment of addicts... more »

Jeev Milkha Singh's cultured final round of two-under 70 was enough for a fourth place finish in the WGC-CA Championship - his best in a major. .. more »

The Election Commission today sought a report from the administration after Varun Gandhi, the Bhartiya Janata Party candidate from Pilibhit, made allegedly communal remarks at a rally... more »

A lot has changed for England in the five-and-a-half months since they were rolled and humiliated for 99 and deprived the riches of then-saviour, now pariah, Allen Stanford. Back in November England were playing for an unprecedented US$20 million. Now they’re seeking just pride and respect, neither of which will pay for a new car or house, .. more »

As the economy slows down and companies battle to lower costs, in the IT and BPO hub of Pune, the axe has fallen on cab services. Companies have cut down on the number of taxis used to drop employees home, encouraging employees to use public transport, while making exceptions only for female employees. .. more »

Sustainable forest management can create ‘green’ jobs: FAO.. more »

Its main plank will be “betrayal” by BJD and claim to anti-Congress space.. more »

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board: Gujrat Education Board is conducting the Entrance test for entrance into professional courses. The students are admitted into these courses on the basis of Common Entrance Test (CET). The courses provided by the Gujrat education Board areEducation Department - Government of Gujarat .. more »

Researchers in London have discovered a way to stop cancer cells from spreading, which may prevent the spread of the disease in about 90 per cent patients. Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, a constituent college of the University of London, say that rather than concentrating on stopping the formation on tumours, they focused on .. more »

The tug-of-war over the Indian Premier League continues as its chairman Lalit Modi has reportedly threatened to pull the series out of India if forced to change the schedule. Via CricketNext .. more »

Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test Live Score, Teams at DurbanBattle for the top test ranking will go to battle field when touring Australia will meet host South Africa for the 2nd test starting from Friday, 6th March to Tuesday, 10th March, 2009 at Kingsmead, Durban. Australia leading the 3 match test series by 1-0.South Africa after won the .. more »

Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra were declared the best male and female actors respectively at the glittering 54th Idea Filmfare Awards ceremony in Mumbai late Saturday night.Hrithik won the award for essaying the role of Emperor Akbar in "Jodhaa Akbar", while Priyanka walked away with the black lady statuette for her performance .. more »