Pankaj Mishra feuds with Niall Ferguson
British literary circles are abuzz with the emergence of a new literary feud. Right-wing British historian Niall Ferguson, who recently got married to Somali-Dutch writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali, has attacked Indian writer Pankaj Mishra over his book review published in the latest edition of London Review of Books.
Simple test to detect Down’s syndrome?
Scientists have developed a simple blood test which could help doctors detect Down’s syndrome in unborn babies, a breakthrough experts say could become highly controversial as it could lead to an incr
Downing Street defends catnapping 'mouser-in-chief'
Downing Street defended its resident cat Larry on Monday after British Prime Minister David Cameron reportedly flung a fork at a mouse that had escaped the tabby's attention.
The Daily Mail newspaper
WikiLeaks chief Assange makes new UK extradition challenge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange applied on Tuesday for Britain's Supreme Court to hear his appeal against extradition to Sweden, dragging out a legal saga that has already lasted more than a year.
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Gaga to adopt kids from India
Popstar Lady Gaga, who recently visited India to perform on the closing day of the inaugural Grand Prix, is reportedly planning to adopt three kids from an Indian orphanage.
Earth warmer by 1ºC since 1950s
The earth’s average temperature has risen by 1C since the 1950s, says a controversial study.
Justin Bieber baby game becomes new web craze
Justin Bieber’s ‘love child’ scandal has inspired a web game, which has already proved to be a massive hit.
The new web craze Bieber Fever: Who’s The Daddy? begins with a racy picture of the accuser,
Gadaffi had voracious sexual appetite, claims aide
Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadaffi was a sex addict who had a penchant for young women - many of whom were his bodyguards, his close aide has revealed.
"There were four or sometimes five women e
US may send 500 FBI agents for 2012 London Olympics
The US plans to send up to 1,000 security officials, including 500 FBI agents, to protect its athletes at the 2012 London Olympics, a media report said on Monday.
America has raised repeated concerns
Spain stars fail to shine as England upset odds
Spain's galaxy of stars arrived at Wembley feted as the greatest international outfit since Pele led Brazil to glory in the 1970 World Cup, but for once Vicente del Bosque's dream team failed to live