» Mass extinction event in North America occurred in a geological instant

In a new research, a team of scientists has determined that the mass extinction event in North America, in which over 50 percent of large mammal species were wiped out, occurred in a geological instant.

» Astrology: Saturn blamed for calamity

Hyderabad: Exactly a month after YSR’s demise, the state has once again witnessed more tragedy. On both occasions Kurnool has been a silent spectator to nature’s fury.

» Indians 8th most attractive people in world

Indians figure in the list of 10 most attractive people in the world with Americans topping the chart, a survey has found.Brazil comes second in the poll of more than 5,000 globe-trotting Britons.

» IPCC based claims on student essay: Report

The UN climate change panel based claims about ice disappearing from the world's mountain peaks on a student essay and an article in a mountaineering magazine, a British newspaper reported Sunday.

» Photos: The winners and losers of the year 2009 | IBNLive PhotoGallery

Like every other year, 2009 has not been an exception in terms of making history. The highs and lows of life have been manifested in many ways than one. Here is a list of some of the winners and losers of 2009.

» Whipped for wearing 'un-Islamic bras'!

Somalias hardline Muslim extremists have been ordering women to shake their breasts at gunpoint to see if they are wearing un-Islamic bras.