India

Central Forensic Science Laboratory has confirmed traces of heroin and cocaine in the viscera report of Bibek Maitra.

His previous best at a major was a pair of third-round results, at the 2004 French Open and at this year's Australian Open.

India began in a rock steady fashion, with Jaffer scoring his maiden 200 on the fourth day's play in St John's.

As the Srinagar sex scandal probe picks up momentum, an arrest warrant has been issued against Border Security Force DIG K S Padhi.

The SC permitted Norwegian ship Blue Lady, containing 1240 metric tonnes of toxic asbestos, to enter Indian territorial waters.

Three Dutch players were injured in a 1-1 draw with Australia in a World Cup warm-up on Sunday.

After Raghunath gave India the lead by converting their second penalty corner, the Germans came back with field goals.

She put a grand finishing touch on a wet track at Icahn Stadium by winning the 5,000 in 14 minutes 24.53 seconds.

U2 front man Bono says taking piano lessons from his child’s teacher inspires him to write songs.

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said that the US doesn't plan to occupy Iraq for any period of time.

King Gyanendra appeared in public on Friday for the first time after announcing the restoration of Parliament in Nepal.

Australia is in the grip of a baby boom after the government urged couples to "have one for your country".

In recent years many Spanish players have left home and joined foreign clubs.

A five-million-year-old ecosystem has been discovered in Central Israel, revealing species still unknown to man.

Naseer says he loved playing the villain in Krrish; the Reddy sisters say they prefer not working together.

Dellhi university students evaluate performances of teachers as part of academic reform measures being introduced.