
G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the G20 summit instead, Mr Putin told Mr Modi over a phone call.
1970-01-01 08:00

India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years
The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.
1970-01-01 08:00

Why Artificial Banana Flavor Doesn’t Quite Taste Like Bananas
Despite what people often claim, the Gros Michel isn't to blame.
1970-01-01 08:00

12 of the Fiercest Real-Life Pirates in History
They pillaged, they invaded, and they obeyed only the sea laws they made up as they went along.
1970-01-01 08:00

9 Crimes Linked to Books
These offenses include everything from historical forgeries to audacious heists to cold-blooded murder—all with a bookish twist.
1970-01-01 08:00

Factbox-Most powerful hurricanes in US history
Florida was preparing on Monday for the arrival of a major hurricane expected to make landfall early on
1970-01-01 08:00

Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?
Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.
1970-01-01 08:00

Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
1970-01-01 08:00

Poor Reception: 10 Wildly Inaccurate Predictions About Television
“[Television] won’t be able to hold onto any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”
1970-01-01 08:00

Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
1970-01-01 08:00

Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row
A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.
1970-01-01 08:00

Agnipath scheme: The pain of Nepal's Gurkhas over Indian army's new hiring plan
Nepal's famed Gurkha soldiers have fought in the Indian army for decades.
1970-01-01 08:00