Sathwik Karnik, a 12-year-old Indian-American boy, has won the prestigious National Geographic Bee contest after getting all five questions right as the children of community members continue to domin

India has sought access from the US to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana — both of whom were found guilty of supporting Pakistan-based terror outfit LeT

Woolly mammoths — the gigantic cousins of modern day elephants may have died as a result of climate change following a major cosmic impact near the end of the ice age.

Hair loss in humans from toxic cancer radiotherapy and chemo-therapy might be minimised if these treatments are given late in the day, scientists including an Indian-origin researcher, have found.

Nasa’s legendary Opportunity rover has broken a 40-year-old extraterrestrial distance record after nine years of hard Mars exploration.

Solar flare bonanza! The sun has emitted the third significant solar flare within 24 hours, the strongest X-class flare this year so far.

Nawaz Sharif, poised for a record third term as Pakistan Prime Minister after his party’s emphatic win in the landmark general elections, has vowed to pursue better relations with the US while seeking “warmer ties” with India.

Iron Man fans, rejoice! Researchers claim to have developed two 3-D printed masks that can give wearer superhuman sight and hearing.

The US Air Force stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control, and, if necessary, launch, nuclear missiles after a string of unpublicised failings, including a remarkably dim re

Finally Republicans manage to beat Obama! Two Republican Senators have beaten US President Barack Obama in a golf match.