India
62-yr-old man eats 247 jalapenos
A 62-year-old retired accountant from Nevada swallowed 247 peppers in eight minutes to win the Championship.
Mild quake rocks Pak-Afghanistan border
A mild earthquake rocked the border town of Chaman in south-western Pakistan and adjoining areas in Afghanistan.
US can't confirm N Korea's N-claims
'We cannot confirm,' said a US official late on Sunday night who asked not to be identified.
Federer beats Henman to win Japan Open
Roger Federer overpowered Tim Henman 6-3 6-3 with ruthless efficiency to win the Japan Open on Sunday.
Woman turns down sex for Jesus
The rite is available only to virgins, who agree to abstain from sex so they can dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ.
Spain lose again, but Aragones calm
Coach Luis Aragones retains the support of Spain's federation despite his team's 2-0 defeat against Sweden.
Big B to play Gabbar in Sholay remake
Ram Gopal Varma's remake of classic Sholay will have an aged, greying 'Gabbar' played by superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
Russian journo found dead in Moscow
A Russian journalist, was found shot dead on Saturday at her apartment block in central Moscow.
S India accounts for 47 pc suicides
While Pondicherry registered the highest number of suicides, Kerala is on top among the states.
Low turnout at Satyagraha hurts Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki said the low turnout at the event will "remain a black mark against our movement and our people".
Teacher charged with disturbing corpse
Candace Longworth is charged with a felony charge of disturbing and defiling a dead person from a place of burial.
Not fare! Delhi autos take 150% more
A study points out that he electronic meters being used in auto rickshaws in Delhi are tampered.
In Pics: 10 cars made for love
A survey of 4,000 people by pollsters yesinsurance.co.uk revealed the Top 10 passion wagons - the best choice for love making.
Paris Hilton gets socked in the face
Paris Hilton's publicist claimed that Shanna Moakler accosted the socialite and punched her in the face.
UPA-Left discuss women's reservation
The meeting ended with an agreement to bring up the Women's Reservation Bill in the winter session of Parliament.
Kalmadi pitches in to persuade Mahesh
IOA President Suresh Kalmadi urged Bhupathi to roll back his decision to quit team tennis and play in the Asian Games.