An IIM, with the large salary it guarantees, may still be the favourite way to get rich for a many educated young Indians. But there are contrarians who, chuck an IIM offer and choose to enter the real world.

As custody battles get uglier and messier than ever before, children are growing up with serious emotional scars - from commitment problems and alienation, to substance abuse and violent mood swings...

How does the govt classify documents as "confidential", "secret" and "top secret"? That's "top secret" information, says the Central Information Commission. It has refused to disclose documents outlining classification procedures.

Congressman Gary Ackerman did not elaborate on the charge against the Pakistani military, which if true would be extremely provocative for India at a time New Delhi is pressing Pak to take action against 9/11 masterminds.

The Medical Council of India has recommended that doctors found accepting gifts from pharma companies will face punishment ranging from a fine to one year of licence-suspension. More serious violators could face a permanent ban.

Gambhir led the charge with a brilliant 54-ball 72 as Delhi Daredevils opened their IPL campaign on a winning note snatching a five-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab.

Pune police commissioner Satyapal Singh has charged the staff of the German Bakery and its customers with negligence and said the bag with the bomb had been lying unnoticed for over 90 minutes.

Recently released census 2001 data on bilingualism and trilingualism in India revealed that more than 86m listed it as their 2nd language and another 39m as their 3rd language. This puts the number of English speakers in India at the time to more than 125m, 2nd only to Hindi.

Power-packed Australia proved third time lucky as they won the hockey World Cup after a 24 year hiatus with a win over defending champions Germany.

Delhi Daredevils got a big blow when Sehwag and Dilshan were dismissed by Sreesanth in one over in the IPL-3 encounter against Daredevils.

Congressman Gary Ackerman did not elaborate on the charge against the Pakistani military, which if true would be extremely provocative for India at a time New Delhi is pressing Pak to take action against 9/11 masterminds.

Pune police commissioner Satyapal Singh has charged the staff of the German Bakery and its customers with negligence and said the bag with the bomb had been lying unnoticed for over 90 minutes.

India rejected charges of any involvement in yesterday's Lahore blasts and said Pakistan should concentrate on dismantling terror infrastructure against India.

Spotted: Deepika’s hot arm candy at IPL day 1

The home ministry has asked the Kerala police to step up security in Kochi following intelligence inputs that Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists may attempt to strike the coastal city. The Southern Command of the Navy is located in Kochi.

Kareena: Baby is healthy and so is Karisma

The huge order for VVIP helicopters from Agusta Westland could save upto 4,000 jobs in the company's British manufacturing base. Agusta Westland reportedly beat US helicopter-maker, Sikorsky to secure the prestigious Indian order.

Swashbuckling Yusuf Pathan hit some big shots to change the course of the game in the IPL-3 encounter against Mumbai Indians at Brabourne Stadium.

The Indian military brass is dead against granting permanent commission to women officers across the board due to what they call 'operational, practical and cultural problems'.

Whether it is loan waiver for farmers, NREGS, Rahul Gandhi working the youth or, now, the Women’s Bill, the Congress is wresting the initiative from both the Right and the Left. Will this guarantee 300-plus LS seats, so Rahul Gandhi can be king when he becomes PM?

"After largescale violence in which nearly 20 people, including an SP and some other policemen were injured, curfew has been extended to more areas. The situation is tense but under control," official sources said.

Ambulance workers kept the wife of Tiger Woods from riding with the injured golf star after his car crash over concerns of domestic violence, police records showed.

Hindu 'godmen', like Swami Nitayananda of Chennai and Ichadhari Sant Bhimanand, have for the past week been swathed in infamy for sex and sleaze, clearly blurring boundaries between the profound and the profane.

How do various countries with their disparate cultures deal with the ravages of divorce and separation? What are the tenets that define alimony and division of property?

Faulting the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines, the committee on public undertakings described it as a marriage between "incompatible individuals" that helped neither.

"The Lashkar's true goal is not Kashmir, it is India. And the LeT is not shy about announcing that its intention is to establish an Islamic state in all South Asia," US Congressman Gary Ackerman said.

Rivalry between Warne and Tendulkar is set for another grand renewal. The two legends will be back at Brabourne Stadium for their IPL-3 match.

Ambulance workers kept the wife of Tiger Woods from riding with the injured golf star after his car crash over concerns of domestic violence, police records showed.

Gilchrist's breezy 54 went in vain as Deccan Chargers suffered a 11-run defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in opening match of IPL-3.

Ex-President Kalam has great demand in the lecture circuit. In the past 2 years, he has gone on 20-25 foreign visits, averaging one trip a month, incurring a security cost of about $1,000 per day. So govt is now mulling a cap on such visits.

The transaction fee that air passengers had to pay to travel agents while booking flights on certain airlines, mostly foreign carriers, will soon be done away with.

The week started with the women's reservation bill being passed by the Rajya Sabha, and it is ending with a landmark court judgment that breaks another glass ceiling for women by allowing them permanent commission in the Indian armed forces.

Following "credible" intelligence inputs on Pak-supported terrorist plot to abduct Indian diplomats, the govt has rushed 40 ITBP personnel to ramp up security of its diplomatic corps in Afghanistan.

Seven blasts ripped Pak's 'cultural capital' Lahore on Friday killing 45 people and wounding over 100. Pak Taliban, that had perpetrated Monday's blast that gutted the FIA building, claimed responsibility for the serial terror attacks.

Faulting the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines, the committee on public undertakings described it as a marriage between "incompatible individuals" that helped neither.

India and Russia signed 19 pacts, including three in civil nuclear field and one for purchase of 29 MiG-29 fighters besides inking the revised agreement on Gorshkov aircraft carrier.

Overprotective parents slow their kids’ brain growth in an area linked to mental illness, a new study warns.

Seven blasts ripped Pak's 'cultural capital' Lahore on Friday killing 45 people and wounding over 100. Pak Taliban, that had perpetrated Monday's blast that gutted the FIA building, claimed responsibility for the serial terror attacks.

Malaysia, Lanka and Bangladesh deploy women on sea-faring warships. The US has even allowed them on submarines. Even Pak has 7 women fighter pilots. Why then does India remain extremely reluctant to allow women to serve on warships?