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Scotland Yard's review of the case has given hope to the girl's parents Kate and Gerry McCann.

The Nokia 808 PureView will be released this month, with Nokia confirming that Russia and India will be among the first markets to sell the 41 megapixel camera phone.

Standard Chartered unveils another quarter of income growth, following increased consumer and wholesale banking operations and double digit income growth in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Standard Chartered said its first-quarter revenue rose less than its previous 10 percent target, as the strength of the US dollar against Asian currencies impacted income growth. The bank in February forecasted 'double-digit' growth in revenue and in earnings per share for this year.

Search on for survivors amid fears for at least 100 still missing after storm sinks overcrowded ferry in India.

Housewives in India use the sex trade as a means to supplement their income, claims author Dr Prabha Kotiswaran.

UNWTO statistics suggest the number of outbound travellers, globally, will rise to one billion by 2012, leading to fears of increased trafficking.

To mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Prince Andrew will make a week-long visit to India.

Adidas ups outlook on stronger sales in Asia and "exceptional" growth overall, despite an India probe into "commercial irregularities"

Missiles using solid propellants, like the Agni 5, have an edge over Chinese missiles which use liquid propellants.

Shares rise as German automotive group's financial services business boosts stronger than expected earnings

Laxmi Sargara sought to have marriage annulled after discovering she was married at age of one.

Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a regular face at the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival since 2002.

HSBC confirms culling another 2,217 UK jobs as new banking regulation and cost-cutting push it to wield headcount axe

BMJ Tobacco Control calls for blanket adoption of World Health Organisation measures to save thousands after gloomy research results.

Investment banks need to heed the warnings and adopt a more cautious view on India and other emerging markets

Cambridge-based chip maker ARM is not concerned about Intel entering the mobile processor market.

A 5.2 earthquake has struck off the coast of India's Nicobar Islands.

Emerging market powerhouse could see budget woes hit growth, S&P says

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has transformed from a model to an actress. Entering Miss World in 1994, Aishwarya rose to fame. From being a Cannes jury member to being selected as TIME's 100 most influential people, Aishwarya has had a fair journey.

On a more glamorous note, Aishwarya is expected to attend the Cannes Film Festival next month; she is a regular face at the prestigious event. We wonder if her daughter, Aaradhya, will accompany her mother.

The 2012 Formula 1 season continues in the Persian Gulf state of Bahrain, which has been the scene of civil unrest since the Pearl Roundabout uprising.

Images include the Nile River Delta at night and a scenic view of the Northwest Greenland Canyons.

Speculations are rife that Apple is secretly working on a 7.85-inch iPad mini in its labs. Latest reports even reveal Ciccarese Concept Design published images of iPad mini mock-ups and the prediction that why Apple might still bring out an iPad mini.

TIME magazine has released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world and New York Knicks' star Jeremy Lin tops the pile.

Rosberg fastest, followed by the two Red Bulls in second and third, with Hamilton fourth.

First practice completes without a hitch after the F1 weekend kicks off in Bahrain.

Bahraini protesters promise 'three day of rage' and demonstrations over regime crackdown to coincide with F1.

Emerging market sales more than triple pace of developed countries

Actress killed by two struggling fellow actors after ransom bid went wrong