Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Pramod Karan Sethi, whose invention of artificial limb 'Jaipur foot' was a durable hero of medicine in helping lakhs of amputees around the world lead a normal life again, died of cardiac arrest in Jaipur on Sunday.
Images from football matches played across Europe.
A well-know journalist, Kumar, 44, a senior executive editor with NDTV India, is among five winners of the Asia's prestigious award.
After an even first 45 minutes, strikes from Pablo Sarabia and Wissam Ben Yedder stunned the Catalans and left them needing a second-leg comeback at the Nou Camp for the second consecutive round in the competition.
The England captain has been left out because of a rib injury.
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon remains confident that David Beckham will sign a contract renewal with the club despite reports the former England captain may leave the Primera Liga side.
"Now is the time to shift my priorities to my family," said the outgoing PepsiCo CEO.
Arvind Kejriwal is the founder of Delhi-based organisation Parivartan
The Italy's World Cup-winning captain signed a three-year contract.
Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.
Coyaji had won the Ramon Magsasay award, the Padmabhushan and the Padmashree and several other honours for her outstanding contributions to the society.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
Daisaku Ikeda is the president of Soka Gakkai International, a global Buddhist movement.
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has been named European Footballer of the Year by France Football magazine, Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said on Friday.
David Beckham has no plans to retire from the game in two years' time, his spokesman said.
Mexico striker Nery Castillo scored a sublime goal to set his team on their way to a shock 2-0 win over defending champions Brazil.
U.S. inventors John Packes and Ramon Peralta have come up a product line called Tasty Golf Tees in various flavors including mint, cherry, strawberry, and grape.
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has praised David Beckham's conduct and commitment at the club as his move to Los Angeles Galaxy draws near.
With seven games left to play in the Primera Liga, Barcelona are one point ahead of Sevilla and two clear of arch-rivals Real.
Real Madrid are also interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's German international defender Christoph Metzelder.
Olympique Lyon have agreed to let Mali midfielder Mahamadou Diarra join Real Madrid.
The boat carrying children and staff of a school at nearby Angamali capsized in the reservoir at Thattekadu bird sanctuary in Ernakulam district last evening.
Real Madrid are still hopeful of signing AC Milan's Brazilian midfielder, despite the player saying he is happy where he is.
Vice-president Adriano Galliani fired an angry broadside at Real Madrid for their attempts to lure Brazilian midfielder Kaka to Spain.
Luis Suarez could become Barcelona's highest scoring Uruguayan in Saturday's La Liga match at Granada, having equalled in only two seasons what compatriot Ramon Alberto Villaverde Vazquez aggregated in his decade-long stint with the club.
Real Madrid were dumped out of the King's Cup by Primera Liga strugglers Real Betis on the away goals rule after they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu on Thursday.
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon publicly criticised David Beckham, saying he messed the club around over his future.
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said the design work has been done with cars painted white and carrying the club's crest.
The former England captain has not yet agreed an extension to his current deal with the Spanish club.
Both the Indian aces fell at the first hurdle in different tournaments on the ATP Tour.
Andy Murray passed his first test under new coach Brad Gilbert, beating Ramon Delgado 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
Mark Philippoussis lost 6-4, 7-5 to Korea's Hyung-Taik Lee in the first round
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