CBSE asks schools to cut homework

Central Board of Secondary Education has asked affiliated schools to reduce homework and the number of tests being given to children as part of formative assessment.

Back in market, PSU vaccines cost same as those of pvt cos

Two of the three public sector vaccine manufacturing units that were shut down in 2008 have started manufacturing and supplying vaccines for the Universal Immunization Programme, but their prices are now more than double.

Shiney's maid does U-turn, says actor did not rape her

The 2009 rape case involving actor Shiney Ahuja took an unpredictable turn after the 20-year-old maid who had accused Ahuja of rape turned hostile and backtracked.

Human error: Mangalore crash probe reveals pilot's blunders

Over 100 days after the Air India Express Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed in Mangalore killing 158 people, it has now emerged that the accident was a result of series of wrong decisions taken by Capt Zlatko Glusica.

Churchill to blame for Bengal famine: Book

British prime minister Winston Churchill deliberately let millions of Indians starve to death, the author of a new book has claimed, alleging he was motivated in part by racial hatred.

Thomas not involved in 2G scam, says govt

The government on Wednesday defended the appointment of P J Thomas as the new central vigilance commissioner, saying he was in no way involved in the 2G spectrum scam.

Now, package tours for the dead too

Many migrants, who die miles away from their loved ones, are now getting a decent burial or cremation, thanks to a Surati's unique service.

Nitish, Lalu, Paswan not to contest polls

Key players of Bihar politics will not contest the October-November assembly elections. Instead, they would concentrate on electioneering.

CBI books Pacheco for running human trafficking racket

Already under the scanner for the mysterious death of his girlfriend, former Goa tourism minister Fransisco Mickky Pacheco was booked by CBI for allegedly acquiring US visas on forged documents.

Glasgow shows how to get CWG right

With just 24 days to go for the Delhi Games, it's now a frantic race against time. Glasgow, the host city for the 2014 Games, presents a study in contrast. Four years ahead of the event, the city is preparing methodically.

Korba scam: Go-ahead without checks

The case of alleged pilferage of coal worth hundreds of crore rupees by a company in Chhattisgarh raises uncomfortable questions for governments, both at the centre and the state.

60 feared killed in MP bus mishap

Sixty people, including women and school children, were feared dead after a private bus fell into a flooded river near Dewas town in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday evening.

Crucial Babri title suit verdict on Sept 24

Though the issue is sure to land up in Supreme Court, the fear is that the loser may take to streets to whip up passions without waiting for the apex court's verdict even as the winning side gets into instant celebration.

88,000 people evacuated in rain-hit Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Government has taken up evacuation work on a large scale in rain-affected 13 districts of the state, officials said today.

CCS to discuss AFSPA, policing strategy for J&K

The Cabinet Committee on Security will discuss key changes in the Armed Forces Special Powers Act including amending the power of armed forces to open fire and cause death.