In a breakthrough, scientists have discovered a method to “kill” leukaemia cells, which may lead to new treatments for the cancer.

Absolute perfection! A new colourless pear-shaped diamond weighing 101.73 carats, touted as the world’s largest “flawless” gem ever, will go under the hammer here.

Kristen Stewart is planning to sweep on-off boyfriend Robert Pattinson off his feet with a romantic night out. The 22-year-old actress’ relationship with her Twilight Saga co-star has been strained since her fling with Rupert Sanders was exposed last August.

Pop star Katy Perry has reportedly signed a deal worth 2 million pounds to bring out her autobiography.
The 28-year-old Wide Awake hitmaker is ready with the book titled Part Of Me, which will have details of her life, including her marriage and divorce with British comedian Russell Brand, reported Sun online.

Trying to fish in troubled waters, Pakistan’s parliament today passed a resolution condemning the hanging of Afzal Guru and demanded the return of his body to his family.

Commencing her 16th year as Congress president, Sonia Gandhi today said being at the helm was “not an easy task” and gave credit to the party’s rank in helping her accomplish the job.

As rains came pouring on the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia, a handful of Aussie fans, who had reached the venue to cheer their team, were left disappointed.

The Supreme Court today restrained the Italian ambassador from leaving the country without its permission, taking exception to his government’s refusal to send back marines charged with the killing of two fishermen.

The State Bank of Travancore has suspended Raghav Rajan, the probationary officer working with them and said to be Bitti Mohanty, convicted in the 2006 German woman rape case and now in police custody seven years after he jumped parole.

After declining for four consecutive months, inflation rose marginally to 6.84 per cent in February as food items such as rice, wheat, onions and fruits became costlier.