Brightening prospects of an end to Singur deadlock, first round of talks between WB Govt and Trinamool Congress ended in Kolkata.

Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday turned to poetry to take a dig at Left parties.

The minister said that the doctor was treated absolutely appallingly.

The 23-year-old Bangalorean delighted the home crowd at Karnataka State Billiards Association Hall with a superlative display.

The genetic secrets of two of the most potentially deadly cancers – brain and pancreatic -- have finally been unravelled.

South African coach Mickey Arthur said that his team was showing signs of 'burn-out' as it was constantly playing cricket.

Sonia Gandhi appeared overwhelmed receiving the honorary doctorate from Madras University.

A woman with multiple sclerosis was imprisoned in a room measuring just 15 square metres for 9 years.

Duvvuri Subbarao took over as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, succeeding YV Reddy.

Humour? Well, it's all in the mind, the latest study suggests.

The Bombay High Court has suggested that the custody of a four-year-old be with his mother in Mumbai while the father, who is a South African national, may separate with her by mutual consent.

Rohit Sharma reckons Indian players had become more adept in reading the guiles of mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis.

PMK founder leader Dr S Ramadoss said 'society sans liquor' should be created.

Pehawar University in Pakistan has made it mandatory for its girl students to wear 'chaaders' or gowns on campus.

With 13 million job opportunities expected to arise in Eastern European countries, Indian professionals and workers may soon be headed these destinations.

Superior-General of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, Sister Nirmala said that religion should not be used to divide people.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants a Bachelor's degree and has enrolled himself as a regular student in St Xavier's college.

Cancer experts who probed every gene in tumors from two of the hardest-to-treat cancers found that cancer is much more complicated than anyone thought.

Authorities in China's Muslim-populated far northwest province of Xinjiang are seeking to prevent mass prayers and the distribution of religious material as part of a security crackdown for Ramadan, government notices said.

Even as the world financial markets broke down last year, personal wealth around the world grew 5 pc to $109.5 trillion.

A city sessions court ordered further investigation into the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

John Buchanan feels that Brett Lee would prove to be the 'trump card' for the visitors in their forthcoming series.

Five militants were killed in a missile attack by a suspected US drone in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, in a stepped up campaign against militants near the Afghan border.

BCCI has warned junior cricketers of falling prey to agents who could lure them to sign deals in return for berth in IPL squads.

Union Minister says there is no truth in the 'misinformation' campaign launched by the opposition.

Although Zardari has barely stirred out of Islamabad due to security concerns, his two rivals have been criss crossing the country for support.

SP indicated that it was ready to concede only about a dozen seats to Cong in UP and ruled out friendly fights in LS polls.

Shoaib Malik and Coach Geoff Lawson will be under scanner as the PCB is likely to discuss their role in the team in the next meeting.

Ex-Bangla PM Khaleda Zia, languishing in prison for over a year on graft charges, may be freed on bail by next week.

As Delhi University goes to the polls, Expressindia catches up with the student leaders of different hues.

Force India will expect Belgian Grand Prix to yield their maiden Formula One points on Sunday.

Forty years after the concept of brain death was established, the Vatican City has reopened the debate over whether the cessation of all brain functions marks the definitive end of life.

'We want to cooperate with the Governor. We want talks. We will not show any discourtesy to him', said Mamata Banerjee.

Andrew Symonds' likely absence may leave the Oz short on experience when they tour India in October, feels Gary Kirsten.

The number of girls in poor countries who marry before the age of 18 will double to 100 million in the next decade, putting many at risk from AIDS, a report said.

Sanjeev Nanda has been held guilty by a Delhi court in the BMW case and has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Leander Paes, 35, may not be getting any younger but the drive and hunger is very much there and it was on show in NY.

Rejecting that it had covered up documents on stoppage of fuel supplies if India conducts a nuclear test, the US has said New Delhi's obligations are very clear as it had agreed to a moratorium on nuclear testing.

Novak Djokovic said he overreacted to jokes about his long list of injuries when he lashed out at Roddick after defeating the American.

Further progress was made on Friday at the meeting of the NSG towards reaching a consensus for a waiver to India.

Seeking to allay apprehensions of certain NSG countries, India underlined the policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons.

Boards managing places of worship should 'pro-actively' disclose details of employees, Central Information Commission has said.

Felipe Massa expects team mate Kimi Raikkonen to return a favour and help him become Formula One world champion.

Detroit's once-flashy "Hip-Hop Mayor" Kwame Kilpatrick will spend four months in jail after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice charges stemming from a torrid sex scandal case.

Married the wrong girl? At least two grooms in Tamil Nadu can blame it on a power cut.

Four top seeds with a shot at the world number one WTA ranking go head-to-head in the semi-finals of the US Open on Friday.

Kevin Keegan has resigned as manager of Newcastle United, less than eight months after taking charge for the second time.

The sentencing against Sanjeev Nanda, who was held guilty in BMW hit-and-run case, is expected on Friday.

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook Srinagar and adjoining areas, sparking panic among residents.

Teachers in Delhi are making children environmentally aware through eco clubs. An expressindia.com special.

Leander Paes completed a career mixed doubles Grand Slam with Cara Black to beat Jamie Murray and Liezel Huber.

PM Manmohan Singh asked political leadership to understand the importance of education in country's development.

For Federer to win his fifth US Open title in a row, the Swiss 2nd seed must prove he still has what it takes to beat Djokovic.

Prisons across the country are bursting at the seams having to lodge about 1.10 lakh convicts and undertrials more than their capacity.

Indian officials have met representatives of sceptic member countries of NSG to persuade them to give green light.

WB CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya has agreed to talk with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on certain conditions.

The worth of life of each victim of communal violence was Rs 5 lakh while value of victim of police firing was Rs 12 lakh.

Orissa Govt has decided to rush additional force to riot-affected areas in view of VHP's proposed 'kalas puja' of its slain leader.

Shiv Sena on Thursday demanded an in-camera probe into the gang rape of three women by dacoits in Parbhani district of Marathwada region.

Telugu matinee idol Chiranjeevi's fledgling Praja Rajyam Party claimed that it was the only alternative to the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh.