Modi faces tough questions from child scientists

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 00:15

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday donned a different role, answering "tough" questions from young aspiring scientists on a range of issues.

South Africa jubilation tempered by tough draw

Last Updated: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 09:16

South Africa celebrated a spectacular prelude to Africa`s first World Cup finals on Friday with jubilation tempered by a tough draw for the hosts which could see them fall at the first hurdle.

Iran-UK spar over caught British sailors

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 00:32

Tehran warned on Tuesday that it will take strong action against five detained British sailors if it is proven they had "bad intentions" when their racing yacht entered Iran`s Persian Gulf waters and was seized.

Pakistan expecting `tough resistance` in Waziristan

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 13:11

The Pakistani army expects Taliban and al-Qaida fighters in the South Waziristan tribal region to put up "tough resistance" against a military offensive, the army`s chief spokesman said.

Tough law in offing to check practice of capitation fee: Sibal

Last Updated: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 11:29

If an educational institute indulges in malpractices like failure to deliver on its promises and charges capitation fee it will face the prospect of closure, according to a tough law being prepared by the HRD Ministry.

Tough bargaining on over Maha seats between Cong & NCP

Last Updated: Monday, September 14, 2009, 22:49

Tough negotiations between the Congress and NCP for the coming Assembly elections in Maharashtra were said to be on amidst indications NCP might settle for less than what it had contested in the previous polls.

Indonesia`s tough anti-terror plan under fire

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 09:34

A push by Indonesia to dramatically toughen its approach to fighting Islamist militants has come under fire as a threat to human rights that could ultimately reverse gains in tackling extremists.

Japan`s next PM vows tough greenhouse gas cuts

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2009, 13:36

Japan`s next Prime Minister Monday vowed tough greenhouse gas cuts for the world`s number two economy as he prepared to name key cabinet posts ahead of taking power next week.