It's wonderful that Jerry Rao is planning to build houses that cost Rs 700,000 or less. The former Citibanker's model is simple enough: land is bought with the equity capital while construction is financed through bank loans at market-related rates

Michael Jackson appealed to people of all ages. One of his dear fans, Kshamaya Daniel, 9, pays a tribute.

Chinese arsenal and capabilities can be swivelled against India.'

Spokeswoman says military is withholding information on soldier's identity circumstances of capture, for his protection

World Health Organization says it may not be able to help alleviate health risks due to lack of funds

President Obama says US trying to keep a 'door open' for North Korea, but adds there could be more sanctions in store for North Korea for its May nuclear test

Ban Ki-Moon is expected to press Burma's ruling military government to release its political prisoners

Young generation beginning to enter electoral stage in world's largest democracy, but that is also raising questions about dynastic politics

One Marine killed and several others wounded as they were taking up positions in Taliban strongholds in Helmand province

Government is cracking down on sales of illegally copied goods, such as movies and clothes, but its campaign has met resistance

Ban Ki-moon says trip aimed at securing release of political prisoners, including democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Delay risks exposing Chinese iron ore importers to market fluctuations; analysts say deal still likely

Rights group report says Israeli troops used civilians as human shields by forcing them to stay in houses employed as military positions

Authorities say roadside bomb struck Iraqi army patrol, at least eight wounded

Former Iraqi dictator said he allowed the world to believe he had weapons of mass destruction because he did not want to appear weak to Iran

Israeli military counters accusation, says its forces acted in accordance with international law

Top US military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, says reasons for apparent change of policy are not entirely clear

Iraqis are now officially in charge of security, with US assuming increasingly advisory role

Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh says the offers were rejected because the firms did not agree with the fees Iraq is willing to pay them for extracting oil and gas