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Sensex plunges 526 pts as Fed stimulus exit plan spooks marketsRupee falls to 59.93 against US dollar, Sensex tanks over 526 ptsRain fury in north India: Army steps up rescue efforts, death toll may be in thousandsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Govt is ready to take step to curb rupee volatility: RajanMost read stories on HTFocus on rescue, post-mortem later: Manish TewariHelp the flood hit: Supreme CourtOmar dispels reports of threats to Amarnath YatraS Korea adopts tougher penalties for sex offendersSensex plunges 526 pts as Fed stimulus exit plan spooks marketsRupee falls to 59.93 against US dollar, Sensex tanks over 526 ptsRain fury in north India: Army steps up rescue efforts, death toll may be in thousandsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Govt is ready to take step to curb rupee volatility: RajanMost read stories on HTFocus on rescue, post-mortem later: Manish TewariHelp the flood hit: Supreme CourtOmar dispels reports of threats to Amarnath YatraS Korea adopts tougher penalties for sex offendersSensex plunges 526 pts as Fed stimulus exit plan spooks marketsRupee falls to 59.93 against US dollar, Sensex tanks over 526 ptsRain fury in north India: Army steps up rescue efforts, death toll may be in thousandsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Govt is ready to take step to curb rupee volatility: RajanMost read stories on HTFocus on rescue, post-mortem later: Manish TewariHelp the flood hit: Supreme CourtOmar dispels reports of threats to Amarnath YatraS Korea adopts tougher penalties for sex offendersSensex plunges 526 pts as Fed stimulus exit plan spooks marketsRupee falls to 59.93 against US dollar, Sensex tanks over 526 ptsRain fury in north India: Army steps up rescue efforts, death toll may be in thousandsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Govt is ready to take step to curb rupee volatility: RajanMost read stories on HTFocus on rescue, post-mortem later: Manish TewariHelp the flood hit: Supreme CourtOmar dispels reports of threats to Amarnath YatraS Korea adopts tougher penalties for sex offendersSensex plunges 526 pts as Fed stimulus exit plan spooks marketsRupee falls to 59.93 against US dollar, Sensex tanks over 526 ptsRain fury in north India: Army steps up rescue efforts, death toll may be in thousandsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Govt is ready to take step to curb rupee volatility: RajanMost read stories on HTFocus on rescue, post-mortem later: Manish TewariHelp the flood hit: Supreme CourtOmar dispels reports of threats to Amarnath YatraS Korea adopts tougher penalties for sex offenders
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India under watch? Govt 'sets up' system to tap phone calls, e-mail

The govt has launched a wide-ranging surveillance programme that will give its security agencies and even IT officials the ability to tap directly into e-mails and phone calls without oversight by courts.

New all-time low
Rupee falls to 59.93 against US dollar, Sensex tanks over 526 pts

The rupee slid after Fed Reserve chief Ben Bernanke said yesterday that Fed could begin to ratchet down its key stimulus programme later this year, signalling a growing confidence in the US economy.
Ready to take step to curb Re volatility: Rajan

Delhi: Yamuna continues to flow over danger mark

LK Advani meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Increase prosecutions in trafficking cases: US

Cabinet approves merger of central govt schemes

Omar dispels reports of threats to Amarnath Yatra

No pre-poll alliance ahead of LS 2014 polls: BSP

Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi turn friends to foes

No US-Taliban talks scheduled: State Department

India pushes for energy security in Iraq meet

Pakistan defends allocation of funds to JuD

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Build — and collapse

The monsoon alone cannot be blamed for the Uttarakhand disaster, writes KumKum Dasgupta.

Answering aspirations

Indian business is getting more efficient and workers more productive. That may actually be ominous news for India, writes Samar Halarnkar.
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Massive rescue

India stands united to help flood-hit Uttarakhand

With pilgrims and tourists stranded in flash floods in Uttarakahand hailing from all parts of the country, several state govts have rushed teams to the hill state to help bring back the affected persons and also announced aid. Uttarakhand helpline numbers: 0135-2710334, 0135-2710335, 0135-2710233 | Army helpline no. in Uttarakhand: 1800 419 0282

Fukrey: Ambarsariya’s music is ‘inspired’ by a religious tune

Sona Mohapatra's rustic rendition of Punjabi folk song Ambarsariya from Fukrey is topping all the music charts. But the song sounds much like another.

James Gandolfini: tribute to the man who symbolised Italian mafia

The sudden death of the 51-year-old star, best known for his role in the TV series The Sopranos, has shocked both fans and the fraternity. But James Gandolfini has left nothing less than a legacy behind. Check out scenes from his iconic roles.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag not banned in Pakistan: Mehra interview

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director-producer Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra today rubbished rumours of the film being banned in Pakistan, saying on the contrary, they had got three different offers from there and also an invite to the entire cast and crew.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee defends his Cannes creations for Vidya Balan

Last month, Vidya Balan made numerous appearances at the Cannes Film Festival in her capacity as a jury member. Critics panned her get-ups, often terming them ‘ageing’, ‘boring’ and ‘monotonous', we caught up with the designer...

Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya in Shuddh Desi Romance

The track Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya features in the teaser of Shuddh Desi Romance. "It encompasses the real spirit of the film, which is set in the hinterland of India. In the trailer, it is picturised on a montage of Sushant and Parineeti.”

Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000

An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to a 20-month suspended prison sentence for tax evasion of 200 million euros (around Rs. 1,580 crore).
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When Led Zep Reunited

In 2007, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunited to produce a concert that many would’ve died to be able to watch live. Six years later, the DVD is out and so is the audio recording. Bliss for middle-aged rockers. READ BLOG

Brunch

Browse through your favourite lifestyle magazine as you spend the weekend at a leisurely pace.

What India Wants

An exclusive Hindustan Times GFK-Mode survey: which party will come to power in 2014? Who could be the next PM? Watch this space, for answers.

100 years of Indian cinema

As Indian cinema completes its centenary anniversary, we celebrate it by visiting all the defining moments in its history.

HT Celebs

Are you a Bollywood junkie? Get the latest buzz and updates on the lives of your favourites celebs. Stay tuned and know it first!

You Read They Learn

You Read, They Learn is a year-long initiative to help educate underprivileged children. every time you pick up a copy of Hindustan Times, a child...
 
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Bowlers take England to CT final, SA 'choke' again

Hosts England cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win today after South Africa once again underlined their reputation as cricket's 'chokers'. Scorecard

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Three points to tackle Malinga

As India prepares to take on Sri Lanka, the think tank might spend time deciphering Lasith Malinga, for he could probably be the biggest threat. The ones who haven't faced him enough might be a little wary. Aakash Chopra writes.
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New 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 review, test drive

In 2004, Honda introduced the second-generation CR-V in India. Honda sort of pioneered the soft-roader movement in the country with the CR-V by giving us an absolutely new kind of a vehicle. The CR-V brought the best of both car and SUV worlds as its core ingredients and Indians loved ...

Triumph, Polaris to take on Harley

After a near three-year unchallenged run, Harley Davidson will get some competition. Within the next one year a range of super bikes will hit the Indian roads. Sumant Banerji reports.

Microsoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that users of its forthcoming Xbox One game console will be able to play games offline without establishing an Internet connection, and will be able to lend or sell used disc-based games.

Facebook has never been stronger since IPO: Sandberg

A year after Facebook Inc's fumbled IPO, Wall Street remains slow to recognize what Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg argues has been an across-the-board improvement in its business.

The next tablet trend? 8-inch screens

Lenovo, Dell, Acer and Asus are all gearing up to produce 8-inch Android-based tablets and that the new form factor could account for between 5-10 percent of the total PC market by the end of 2013.

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Best-selling author Vince Flynn dies at age 47

Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate cancer, according to friends and his publisher.

Kretser wins top Australia literary prize

Sri Lankan-born author Michelle de Kretser won Australia's top literature prize on Wednesday, awarded the Miles Franklin award for her novel "Questions of Travel" that follows two people on separate journeys.

Getting work-wise

While the summer seems to be all about chilling in the pool, tank tops and ice-cold drinks, the season is also about lazy days which, when utilised well, can turn out to be very fruitful.

Filed your application?

Delhi University is not the first one to offer a four-year degree. AUD introduced it in 2010 and no one is protesting there. Admissions are on here and on offer, at the School of Undergraduate Studies, are seven honours programmes, writes Gauri Kohli.
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In Mandela's footsteps in Johannesburg

A guided tour of key Johannesburg sites linked to Nelson Mandela has long been popular with visitors and residents alike, but the walk in the footsteps of the South African giant has gained added poignancy as his health declines.

Top 20 airlines in the world

Middle Eastern and Asian carriers have emerged the big winners in a list of the world’s top 20 airlines as decided by flyers from 160 countries.

Shaolin temple goes global

The Shaolin Temple, known as the cradle of Chinese kung fu, is preparing to stage its first cultural festival in the US as part of efforts to expand its global clout.

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New app allows iPad users to click personal photos of space objects

A new iPad app has been developed, which allows people to click telescope images of celestial objects from the comfort of their couch. The app created by the online Slooh Space Camera allows people to command and control their robotic network of space cameras.

NASA telescope spots potentially habitable planets

NASA's Kepler telescope has identified 503 new potential alien planets, some of which may even be habitable. The latest finding brings Kepler's tally of exoplanet candidates to 3,216, according to reports.
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