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Salman Khan, Aamir Khan may do Andaz Apna Apna sequelOther high profile sexual harassment casesRise and fall of Phaneesh MurthyIndia, China can work to set trade right: Li KeqiangAt least 91 dead as massive tornado strikes US cityBomb explodes in Manipur, no casualtiesSpot-fixing: Sreesanth, others in court; cops to seek further custodyRajiv Gandhi remembered on 22nd death anniversaryRupee up 16 paise vs dollar in early tradeDanny Denzongpa to play negative role in ShuddhiSalman Khan, Aamir Khan may do Andaz Apna Apna sequelOther high profile sexual harassment casesRise and fall of Phaneesh MurthyIndia, China can work to set trade right: Li KeqiangAt least 91 dead as massive tornado strikes US cityBomb explodes in Manipur, no casualtiesSpot-fixing: Sreesanth, others in court; cops to seek further custodyRajiv Gandhi remembered on 22nd death anniversaryRupee up 16 paise vs dollar in early tradeDanny Denzongpa to play negative role in ShuddhiSalman Khan, Aamir Khan may do Andaz Apna Apna sequelOther high profile sexual harassment casesRise and fall of Phaneesh MurthyIndia, China can work to set trade right: Li KeqiangAt least 91 dead as massive tornado strikes US cityBomb explodes in Manipur, no casualtiesSpot-fixing: Sreesanth, others in court; cops to seek further custodyRajiv Gandhi remembered on 22nd death anniversaryRupee up 16 paise vs dollar in early tradeDanny Denzongpa to play negative role in ShuddhiSalman Khan, Aamir Khan may do Andaz Apna Apna sequelOther high profile sexual harassment casesRise and fall of Phaneesh MurthyIndia, China can work to set trade right: Li KeqiangAt least 91 dead as massive tornado strikes US cityBomb explodes in Manipur, no casualtiesSpot-fixing: Sreesanth, others in court; cops to seek further custodyRajiv Gandhi remembered on 22nd death anniversaryRupee up 16 paise vs dollar in early tradeDanny Denzongpa to play negative role in ShuddhiSalman Khan, Aamir Khan may do Andaz Apna Apna sequelOther high profile sexual harassment casesRise and fall of Phaneesh MurthyIndia, China can work to set trade right: Li KeqiangAt least 91 dead as massive tornado strikes US cityBomb explodes in Manipur, no casualtiesSpot-fixing: Sreesanth, others in court; cops to seek further custodyRajiv Gandhi remembered on 22nd death anniversaryRupee up 16 paise vs dollar in early tradeDanny Denzongpa to play negative role in Shuddhi
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iGate's Phaneesh Murthy fired after sexual harassment probe

iGate Corporation, a US-listed IT company, has sacked its president and CEO Phaneesh Murthy for not disclosing to the management his relationship with a subordinate employee. Manoj Gairola reports.
Poll: Is company is doing enough to prevent sexual harassment in office?

Spot-fixing: Sreesanth, others in court; cops to seek further custody

Test paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other bowlers were to appear Tuesday in court over allegations that they accepted tens of thousands of dollars for spot-fixing, police said.

India, China can work to set trade right: Li Keqiang

China is India's largest trading partner, with two-way commerce totalling $66.5 billion last year. But trade is skewed significantly in China's favour with the deficit totalling $29 billion in 2012, according to Chinese figures.

After Amit Shah's elevation, Modi to meet BJP board today

At least 91 dead as massive tornado strikes US city

SSB soldier shoots dead two colleagues in Kashmir

Eleven people killed in UP road mishap

Bomb explodes in Manipur, no casualties

Gurgaon: school maids sexually abused 8-yr-old

Mujahid died of ill health, says Akhilesh Yadav

ED may probe Saradha scam’s hawala connection

China's Xi will meet Obama earlier than expected

North Korea releases detained Chinese sailors

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Left Hand Drive
The conscience keeper

Through both his reel and real works, Balraj Sahni helped uplift people who were exploited. He also played a pivotal role in the establishment of socialism. Sitaram Yechury writes.

Locked in, not locked out

Sanjay Dutt’s case underlines the need for prisons to become centres for reform and not just incarceration.
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What makes IFFI director miss Cannes?

Shankar Mohan, the director of the international film festival of India (IFFI), is not to be seen at the 66th Cannes Film Festival, the world’s most important movie festival. Surprisingly, three officials from the IB ministry are present.

Robert Pattinson moves out of Kristen Stewart's LA house

Actor Robert Pattinson was spotted leaving the house he shared with Kristen Stewart after the couple reportedly split for a second time. The 'Twilight' star was pictured removing a truckload of his belongings from Stewart's Los Feliz, California abode.

FIR against Facebook for not removing page 'glorifying' cow slaughter

An FIR was registered against social networking website Facebook for not removing an online community page created by some persons who were using it to ‘glorify’ cow slaughter. HT reports.

Mahatma Gandhi's blood sample up for auction in London

Two microscope slides bearing the blood of Mahatma Gandhi are to go on sale in London today and are expected to fetch from 10,000 pounds to 15,000 pounds ($15,200-$22,800).

Free porn, illicit liquor behind rise in rapes: Delhi Police survey

Free availability of porn movies, on internet and otherwise, as well as sale of illicit liquor have contributed to the recent rise in sexual crimes against women, says a survey by Delhi police. Karn Pratap Singh reports.

Amitabh Bachchan’s money grows 50-fold in JustDial IPO

With telephone and Internet-based search company JustDial kicking off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, the value of its brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan’s shares, has swelled to between Rs. 3 crore and Rs. 3.4 crore from Rs. 6.27 lakh. HT reports.

Indian-American teen invents 20-second phone charger

An 18-year-old Indian-American girl has invented a super-capacitor device that could potentially charge your cellphone in less than 20 seconds. The so-called super-capacitor, charges quickly and holds its charge for a long time, according to reports.

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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.

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...

Karnataka Assembly polls 2013

The latest news on the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections 2013
 
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RR feel heat ahead of playoff

It seems Rajasthan Royals, caught in the middle of the spot-fixing scandal involving three of their players, want to stay away from the spotlight as much as possible.

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Impossible to stay on top of the game all the time

We are at the business end of the tournament and it is worth reflecting on the journey that has brought us at Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad to this stage. Anil Kumble writes.
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Cannes is where Bollywood styling goes awry

Why do we hype the entire Indian contingent every year? The sad and sometime pitiable result is the desperate efforts that all stars (here in India ) and largely unknown Indian actors elsewhere in the world make when dressing for the much touted red carpet appearance.
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Ford EcoSport EcoBoost detailed video review

We bring you a comprehensive video review of the Ford EcoSport powered by the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost Engine.

Mahindra e2o detailed road-test review

If you think about it, the e2o is the first ‘car’ that Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has developed in-house and it’s an electric one. The Verito doesn’t really count as it’s been handed down by Renault and the rest of M&M’s products are all UVs, SUVs, trucks and even bikes.

Apple uses firms outside US to avoid taxes: panel

Using an unusual global tax structure, Apple Inc has held billions of dollars in profits in Irish subsidiaries to pay little or no taxes to any government, a US Senate report on the company's offshore tax structure concluded on Monday.

Sony Xperia Z tablet launches globally

The world's thinnest 10-inch and currently world's most water-and-dust-resistant Android tablet is available to order now for June delivery.

Google set to challenge Microsoft Office

Sources claim the search giant Google is set to roll out a true alternative to the Microsoft Office productivity suite. The app, which will also provide Excel and PowerPoint file functionality, is expected to first roll out to Chromebook Pixel owners as a browser extension before entering the wider Google ecosystem.

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Ananthamurthy in running for Man Booker International Prize

Kannada writer UR Ananthamurthy’s presence in the Man Booker International Prize 2013 shortlist has sent Indian interest soaring in the run-up to the announcement of the winner in London on May 22.  

About the Oracle

The question of giving is best addressed between a man and his maker. Tap Dancing to Work — an omnibus of the best articles published in Fortune magazine on master investor Warren Buffett — traces the story of the ‘Oracle of Omaha’.

Options aplenty at AUD

Offering a range of interdisciplinary elective courses and applied courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with multiple exit possibilities, Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) allows students to graduate after three years...

Making a choice: Course or college?

While a renowned institute can help you build a strong foundation, a good course can give you long-term benefits. Make an informed choice, say experts.
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Top 10 quirky museums around the world

Hear the word museum and odds are you conjure up an image of portrait halls and sculpture gardens - the traditional home of traditional art. However, the world is a huge, creative and even quirky place.

Emirates to debut shisha smoking lounge onboard aircraft

Premium passengers traveling on Dubai-based airline Emirates will be exempt from the no-smoking policy starting next month, when the carrier debuts a shisha lounge on select jumbo jets.

Treetop accommodations growing in popularity

Adventurous travelers interested in branching out may want to consider looking beyond the standard hotel room and gazing further afield at an increasingly popular kind of accommodation: treehouse hotels.

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Three astronauts return to Earth after half-a-year ISS mission

The first Canadian astronaut to command the International Space Station landed safely in Kazakhstan with two crewmates on Tuesday, wrapping up a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

Boy genius diagnosed with autism has IQ higher than Einstein

A 14-year-old boy from Indiana, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism at the age of 2, has an IQ of 170, which is higher than Einstein’s, and he is now on the road to winning a Nobel Prize.
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