False cases reason for Delhi’s rape capital tag, says court
False cases are the reason behind labelling of Delhi as “rape capital”, a court here said while acquitting a 75-year-old man of the charge of sexually assaulting his maid after the woman turned hostile.
New method to suffocate tumours
Scientists have found a new method to block a master switch that enables cancer cells to adapt to low oxygen levels and survive.
India’s tour of SA in jeopardy?
The itinerary for the upcoming tour of South Africa and a disciplinary panel report on sacked IPL chief Lalit Modi are among the issues that would dominate discussions when the BCCI’s working committee meets on Sunday.
Team India’s future Bright, says Borde
Insisting that the Indian cricket has a bright future, former national captain Chandu Borde said India can easily field two national teams because of the abundance of talented players in the country.
Foster likely to play Armstrong in biopic
The Mechanic actor Ben Foster is in talks to play disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in a biopic being helmed by Stephen Frears.
Sarah throws 75th b’day bash for mom
The Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker celebrated her mother Barbara’s 75 birthday by throwing a party at a French restaurant in the Upper East Side.
Elton John to star in an action movie
Singer Elton John is reportedly set to star in a film The Secret Service, where he will be seen brawling in a huge fight scene.
Court issues summons to Anil, Tina Ambani in 2G case
A Delhi court Saturday issued summons to Reliance ADA Group chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina Ambani to appear as prosecution witnesses before it next month in the 2G Spectrum allocation case.
Non-Telangana ministers, MPs oppose Andhra Pradesh division
As Congress and UPA government appear to be veering towards formation of a separate Telangana state, ministers and MPs from Andhra and Rayalaseema regions Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opposing any division of Andhra Pradesh.
Heavy rains lash Delhi
Heavy rains lashed the national capital Saturday, bringing respite from hot and humid conditions, but it also brought with it the perennial problem of water- logging in several areas.