Bangalore: Police raj. Manish Jethani was hit by a cop with a cane for that most heinous of crimes: talking on the phone to his brother while walking. Apparently for his own protection. What is this city coming to?
Do visit Kalyan Varma's new Wildlife Photo of the Day. There are some great wildlife shots to be perused.
The Shiv Sena's tentacles have now extended to Australia.
A scientist wants us to believe that he's devised a scientific formula for the perfect butt. Time to play Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-lot, I think.
The nice people of Northumberland are being terrorised by... a monster rabbit. "I have seen its prints and they are huge, bigger than a deer." Phew!
Uranus has a rare blue ring around it. Let the corny jokes begin!
French phrases to help you along when you visit France. Hey Anita, you might find this useful. Also see How to be an Obnoxious Lover with French.
Mid-Day to launch in Bangalore. Now this should be interesting...
So what if he hits me!: "He only ill-treats me because his friends get him drunk. I know he’s having an affair with a nurse in some Ambernath-based hospital. My husband told me, he wants to marry her and so wants a divorce. But I will not divorce him..." I don't get it. Why do some women continue to stay with husbands who rob them of their dignity?
The Indian Railways now wants to set up budget hotels near train stations. Who would have thought we'd see this day?
Dubai is apparently the fastest growing city in the world. Somehow, when I see their weird-ass buildings, I think this is one extended "my dick is bigger than yours" battle.
Oh no, they're now planning on making Ocean's 13. When will it all end? Ocean's 247? (and why do Clooney's teeth look so rotten in that pic?)
It happens only in America: A Judge orders a mom to stop having sex.
Singapore unveils biometric passport. "Each e-passport contains a polycarbonate page that is embedded with a contactless chip, carrying the owner's facial and fingerprint biometric identifiers."