Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar scored his fifth double century, after six years, to lead India's fightback in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground here...

The following is the scoreboard at the end of fourth day's play in the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here...

The following is the scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here...

The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second cricket Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club here...

The High Court has directed Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to demolish and remove within 30 days its recreation centre in the Buriganga river in Kamrangirchar area of the...

Every new family has its trials and tribulations. We were luckier than most: breastfeeding was a breeze, weaning a doddle, even the sleep deprivation was bearable. But toilet training? This was our...

Amazon had sold out of its basic Kindle electronic book reader on Wednesday with no indication as to when deliveries would resume. Amazon.com listed the 189-dollar Kindle as "temporarily out of...

series is to be accompanied by a 30-minute film from two Oscar-winning directors, and a trailer has been released in advance of the short's anticipated autumn 2010 release. First shown at the San...

had a pleasant talk with Haynesworth , who drew scorn from teammates after he skipped a mandatory minicamp in June. But Shanahan said Haynesworth would have to pass the conditioning test before being...

A hospital where four babies died under the care of one surgeon must not resume heart surgery until it improves, a report said today. The paediatric heart surgery unit at John Radcliffe...

The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data. The agency in charge of...

TOKYO — A man listed as the oldest living male in Tokyo in fact died some 30 years ago, city officials said after his body was found mummified in his bed. Police visited the home of Sogen...

), Julianne Moore and Annette Bening play lesbians in a longtime, faithful (though not perfect) relationship, each with a teenage child conceived via artificial insemination provided by the same...

Things are starting to get ugly in EW.com’s Sexy Beasts summer showdown! Yes, folks, as we enter round 2 of our single-elimination tournament, we’re pitting characters...

Peregrine’s little coo of a voice and whimsical head gear have left the impression that she’s a harmless sprite, but this week, she condescended to Mark, pushing him to be photographed...

LivingSocial , launched today in Pittsburgh, PA. The company is now live in 54 markets and three countries. This week LivingSocial will feature deals from Skin Beautiful Medical Spa and Glow Fitness...

Can a vasectomy dim a guy's enjoyment of sex? Also, how does a young woman in a rural area without any resources find a safe way to come out and enter the "lesbian scene"? Sexploration answers your...

Canadian Safe Boating Council, Lifesaving Society and MADD Canada call for provinces and territories to include impaired boaters in their administrative licence suspension...

For all those awaiting crucial price and release date details for Nintendo's next handheld games console, the company has announced that confirmation will come on September 29, according to Bloomberg...

Ever wondered what it is exactly that makes models look so irresistible on the runway? Well, apart from having won in the genes lottery, it is mostly their determined walk and confident attitude....

The 24,000 New York City restaurants began showing their grades Wednesday - A, B, or C - under a new system of ranking sanitary conditions by the city's health department. The new system is aimed at...

David Cameron has been launching his "big society" programme, the Welsh first minister, Carwyn Jones, has been on the road finding out how public sector workers are feeling and what ideas they have...

Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday. Overheating...

Why is the building of a track and field facility for the 2015 Pan American Games in the Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario causing so much consternation?Why should a professional football team - the...

Britain's soccer elite will soon be competing with their WAGs (wives and girlfriends) in the fashion department. Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana, known for their ultra-sexy, form-fitting clothes,...

Madonna took a hands-on approach to the first photoshoot for her Material Girl range, stepping behind the camera to snap Taylor Momsen in her designs. The pop superstar and her daughter Lourdes are...

Castleford coach Terry Matterson joins the BBC Radio 5 live sports extra team for commentary of Friday's Super League game between Leeds and Wigan.The Warriors go into the game four points clear of...

Toyota on Thursday announced a recall of 373,000 Avalon sedans in the United States over a steering-related issue that could increase the risk of a crash. "Because of improper casting of the...

Internet searches for toys, toy sales and pets have increased since July 17 as more households look to purchase goods to entertain their children throughout the summer. The school holidays have...

.) Porsche has announced that it plans to take on Tesla by developing its own high performance electric sports cars. The German premium brand revealed July 26 that it is working to electrify three...

Review of Scottish government's spending options also says free university education, free personal and nursing care for the elderly, and free eye tests and prescriptions are all at...

Palestinian girls at an UN Relief and Works Agency day camp on the beach in Gaza City. Boys have more options and many attend summer camps run by militant groups. Photograph: Tara...

Standards of care at a leading hospital where four babies died were "not what was expected", a health boss said today. A major report on children's heart surgery at John Radcliffe...

Think noshing on delectable Neapolitan pizza sounds like the perfect day’s work? According to Julia Roberts, it gets old after a while. In this week’s cover story, the star...

TOKYO, July 29 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Japan Sumo Association acting chief Hiroyoshi Murayama on Thursday promised sports minister Tatsuo Kawabata that further strides will be made to reform the...

TOKYO, July 29 (AP) - (Kyodo)—(EDS: UPDATING AFTER 1ST ROUND WAS SUSPENDED FOR MEN'S GOLF) Major sports events scheduled in Japan for Friday, July 30: BASEBALL Central League Hanshin vs...

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday recognized access to clean water and sanitation as a human right, a move hailed by water advocates as a momentous step toward a future treaty. After more than 15...

, after the estate of Michael Jackson raised concerns with game makers PopCap. The game is a successful twist on the 'tower defense' genre, with players sewing sunflowers, peas, potatoes and nuts...

" is the most talked about topic on Twitter on the morning of July 29. Twitter users are going crazy over a YouTube video of two teenage girls (going by the names of Sinta and Jojo) lip syncing to "...

Amazon will introduce two new versions of its Kindle electronic reader on Thursday, including a model that sells for 139 dollars, its lowest price yet, The New York Times reported. The 139-dollar...