LONDON - A mass demonstration by students in Britain descended into chaos and violence in the government quarter in central London Wednesday, when some of the students stormed the headquarters of the conservative governing party.

LONDON - Protests in Britain over the government's plan to raise tution fees in universities turned violent Wednesday as demonstrators marched towards parliament, damaging buildings and clashing with security personnel.

BHUBANESWAR - The city-based Kalinga Foundation Trust, which sponsors the prestigious Unesco Kalinga Prize, Wednesday announced the setting up of a state-level prize for popularising science.

NEW DELHI - Findings from a nationwide survey on the reading habits of the youth will be unveiled Thursday on the occasion of National Education Day, a statement issued Wednesday said.

PATNA - Anand Kumar, who founded Bihar's free coaching centre Super 30 that has helped many to enter the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), was conferred Wednesday the state's highest award in education.