In PHOTOS: It's an ODD world out there!

We bring you a collection of some of the odd moments from around the world in recent weeks.A boy models his monster costume during the kids costume competition at the "Scaredy Cats and Dogs"......

Manipur violence direct result of...: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the continuing violence in the northeastern state of Manipur is disturbing and needs to be stopped immediately. IMAGE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi......

After 8 deaths, vets, African experts to examine health of Kuno cheetahs

The radio collars of six cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh have been removed for their "health examination" by KNP veterinarians and experts from Namibia and South Africa,......

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

The death of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-K chief S S Khaplang may pave the way for peace talks with the hardline Naga rebel group, bringing about a possible change in the insurgency......

India battles big pharma over cough syrup abuse, reducing supplies

Cipla stopped making the product last year; Abbott Laboratories and Pfizer have had to reduce batch sizes by up to half. Indian regulators are privately pressuring major drug firms to better police......

Why the child labour law should not be amended

The proposed changes to the child labour law to allow children and adolescents to work for their families would be most retrograde and regressive, say Shinzani Jain and Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.......

Review: Udta Punjab is a stunning film

Udta Punjab truly soars when being its own madcap beast, profane and powerful and preening, says Raja Sen. There's an old joke about how two smack-heads score their fix in an unfamiliar new city.......

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

IMAGE: Dream come true of Harshit Rana. Photograph: BCCI Delhi speedster Harshit Rana and Andhra seam bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy have earned their maiden call-up in the 18-member......

Ibrahimovic set to make full recovery after successful knee surgery

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has undergone surgery on his damaged right knee and will make a full recovery, his agent Mino Raiola said on Tuesday. United's leading goal-scorer......

Ronaldo donates 100k euros to help Afghan landmine victims

Real Madrid’s soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo donated 100,000 euros on behalf of UEFA to help rehabilitate Afghans who have lost limbs, mostly landmine victims, the International Committee of......

Neymar stunner gives Brazil win over Colombia

Neymar of Brazil reats to a tackle during an International Soccer friendly against Colombia. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images A superb 83rd minute free-kick from captain Neymar gave Brazil a......

Have to clear fitness test before I can resume training: Rohit

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma said he is missing hanging out with his team-mates and is looking forward to hit some balls with them. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Instagram India opener Rohit Sharma said he had......