| | | | DMK leader Stalin released after brief detention
DMK chief M. Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin, who was detained for staging a protest in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvarur District earlier today, has been released by the police. Yeddyurappa finally relents, says he will quit tomorrow
A signed statement by Yeddyurappa that was read out to media said, "I, hereby, again clarify that I am submitting my resignation on the afternoon of 31-3-2011." Iceland uses Facebook, Twitter to crowdsource its new constitution
A group of 25 citizens presented to Iceland's speaker a new constitution draft, which they compiled with the help of hundreds of others who chipped in online. | | | | | Man jumps to death from Metro station
Metro services between Maidan and Tollygunge stations were disrupted in Kolkata after a person jumped to death in front of a train at Rabindra Sarovar station. Subramanian Swamy's article draws criticism, rights body wants him arrested
Maharashtra's minorities commission called for the arrest of Subramanian Swamy for his "extreme xenophobic right-wing thoughts" expressed in a newspaper article. | | | | | US almost out of time for debt deal: Obama
Spurred on by Obama, US lawmakers dove into a beat-the-clock weekend effort to avert a debt default that could plunge the world economy into recession. Gold regains record level of Rs 23,620 on firm global cues
Gold prices surged by Rs 150 to regain its record level of Rs 23,620 per 10 grams in the national capital today on brisk buying by stockists and investors. | | | | | Phelps retains 100 metres butterfly world title
Olympic champion Michael Phelps retained his men's 100 metres butterfly title at the world swimming championships. Attack is the best defence for Broad
England's saviour with the bat after a top-order collapse, Stuart Broad says he managed his rescue act by counter-attacking the rampaging Indian bowlers. | | | | | Salman, the 50 crore Khan
Cashing in on his recent success at the box-office, Salman has increased his fees, becoming one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood. David Beckham wants one more kid!
Footballer David Beckham, who recently became the proud father of a daughter, says he is keen to have one more child as that would complete his family. | | | | | West Bengal govt seeks Microsoft investment
West Bengal government asked Microsoft to invest in the state, saying that it is ready to provide all kinds of support for development of the IT industry. Meet $8m iPad 2 with dinosaur bones
Stuart Hughes, designer of exclusive gadgets, encrusted an iPad 2 with diamonds, gold and real dinosaur bone and has put it up for sale for $8 million. | | | | | |
