India

In a startling revelation, more than 7,000 spoken languages from around the world are expected to go extinct by the end of the century. Fortunately, researchers from Swarthmore College have found a way to preserve these languages.

Ricky Ponting has been dropped from Australia's one day side, in a sign that the former skipper might be close to retiring from 50-50 over cricket.

Two Italian naval guards face trial in India for shooting dead local fishermen but Rome demands trial should be held in Italy.

"Oil sales to British and French companies have ceased," the Oil Ministry says. The decision is not expected to have a big impact on either Britain or France, however.

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra may soon collaborate with the world's best DJ - David Guetta, according to sources.

One of the highlights of this festival is that devotees and non-devotees are allowed to smoke intoxicating substances such as marijuana, as it is the only day when marijuana is legal.

The investigations into the blasts that rattled Bangkok on Feb. 14 have taken an interesting, if slightly sordid twist.

The European Court of Justice has decisively ruled out implementation of anti-piracy filter by social-networking sites to stall copyrighted content from being uploaded on their sites. The ruling involves a case filed against Netlog by a Belgian music royalties firm, Sabam.

Murder charges laid against suspects aboard Enrica Lexie cargo vessel who shot dead Indian fishermen they thought were pirates.

In separate reports released on Feb. 15, both Airbus and Boeing have agreed that there is tremendous potential for growth of the aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

Diplomatic row blows up after two Indian fishermen shot dead at sea in piracy scare.

Athletes must sign agreement not to 'denigrate' London 2012 sponsors or sell kit after games.

The investigations into the Bangkok bomb blasts have suggested that the manner and execution of the attacks bear resemblance to similar incidents in India and Georgia.

The One Day International between Sri Lanka and India, in the ongoing tri-series also involving Australia, ended in a tie.

A series of bomb blasts rocked Bangkok early on Tuesday morning. The injured Iranian has been identified as a Saeib Morabi.

Cosmetics giant L'Oréal sees growth across luxury and Asian markets as profit report is released.

As Indian police are still investigating the bombing of an Israeli diplomatic car in New Delhi, Israel has reiterated fears that more terror attacks are on the way.

Islamic republic responsible for embassy blast that injured four, claims Benjamin Netanyahu as he warns Israel will fight back.

The Indian Foreign Ministry confirmed to the media that the target was Israeli Embassy or diplomats in New Delhi.

The incident occurred in the southern Indian city of Mangalore where the actor had gone to open a jewellery store.

Continuing disagreements between policy administrators in the European Union (EU) and heads of the global aviation industry could threaten the operations of airlines both inside and outside the EU.

The 2012 Formula 1 season has finally gotten under way! Check out the top three times for each of the four days of the Jerez test... and see the 2012 cars in action for the first time!

London mayoral race with Boris Johnson hots up but will Labour challenger's foot-in-mouth disease stop him?

She will be performing at the opening of a sporting league.

Scientists at Yale University have predicted the birth of an all-new supercontinent formed by the crashing of America and Eurasia into each other in the distant future.

Pancheshwor villagers living in terror after wild cat kills and eats teenage girl in nearby forest.

The 2012 Formula One season is just a few weeks away and this week testing began at Spain's Jerez circuit.

Indo-Canadian adult film star Sunny Leone has been becoming rather popular among entertainment circles in the country... even in the conservative city of Kolkata. However, the reason for her popularity may not, perhaps, be to her taste.

India's first ever international football league... modelled on the lines of cricket's successful Indian Premier League (IPL), is all set to kick off on March 24.

Here is a little background of the six venues and their association with football...