Racist attack on Indian in Scotland

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 19:29

A 28-year-old Indian on a night out at Edinburgh city in Scotland has become the "unprovoked" victim of a racist attack.

Stone Age skulls reveal women endured regular violence

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 19:37

Violence against women can be traced back to pre-historic times, according to a new study which found that women were subjected to routine physical assault during the Stone Age.

Extroverted gorillas live longer: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 21:37

Gorillas with an outgoing personality live longer - just like humans - than their introvert peers, a new study has found.

Giant killer crocs ruled the seas 150m yrs ago

Last Updated: Saturday, September 29, 2012, 19:00

A more than 22-foot-long crocodile that ripped prey to death and a huge croc that sucked prey to its doom were at the top of the European marine food chain 150 million years ago, a new study has found.

From classical roots to free flow in Indian dance

Last Updated: Friday, August 24, 2012, 09:41

Contemporary Indian dance drew much attention at the just-concluded Edinburgh International Festival, among the few international festivals dedicated solely to performing arts.

UK: Prince Philip responding well to treatment

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 15:23

Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip will likely remain hospitalised for a few more days while receiving treatment for a recurring bladder infection.

The face of India at Edinburgh fest

Last Updated: Monday, August 13, 2012, 08:26

Kathak exponent Aditi Mangaldas will be the lone face of classical Indian arts at the Edinburgh International Festival with a 105-minute combination of traditional Kathak and contemporary dance.