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Hindustan Times Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | Last Updated 20:46 IST 

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Paes-Stepanek seeded fourth at WimbledonOn our day, we can beat any team: Angelo MathewsCalcutta HC disallows CBI probe into Saradha scamForgotten man Bastl revelling in 'new career'150 killed in Uttarakhand deluge, PM warns toll may riseRs 1000 cr relief for flood hit Uttarakhand announcedSupported Nitish to keep communal BJP at bay: CongressKarzai suspends talks with US over Taliban moveKedarnath temple safe but out of bounds for a year: BahugunaEU fines Ranbaxy for blocking cheaper drugsPaes-Stepanek seeded fourth at WimbledonOn our day, we can beat any team: Angelo MathewsCalcutta HC disallows CBI probe into Saradha scamForgotten man Bastl revelling in 'new career'150 killed in Uttarakhand deluge, PM warns toll may riseRs 1000 cr relief for flood hit Uttarakhand announcedSupported Nitish to keep communal BJP at bay: CongressKarzai suspends talks with US over Taliban moveKedarnath temple safe but out of bounds for a year: BahugunaEU fines Ranbaxy for blocking cheaper drugsPaes-Stepanek seeded fourth at WimbledonOn our day, we can beat any team: Angelo MathewsCalcutta HC disallows CBI probe into Saradha scamForgotten man Bastl revelling in 'new career'150 killed in Uttarakhand deluge, PM warns toll may riseRs 1000 cr relief for flood hit Uttarakhand announcedSupported Nitish to keep communal BJP at bay: CongressKarzai suspends talks with US over Taliban moveKedarnath temple safe but out of bounds for a year: BahugunaEU fines Ranbaxy for blocking cheaper drugsPaes-Stepanek seeded fourth at WimbledonOn our day, we can beat any team: Angelo MathewsCalcutta HC disallows CBI probe into Saradha scamForgotten man Bastl revelling in 'new career'150 killed in Uttarakhand deluge, PM warns toll may riseRs 1000 cr relief for flood hit Uttarakhand announcedSupported Nitish to keep communal BJP at bay: CongressKarzai suspends talks with US over Taliban moveKedarnath temple safe but out of bounds for a year: BahugunaEU fines Ranbaxy for blocking cheaper drugsPaes-Stepanek seeded fourth at WimbledonOn our day, we can beat any team: Angelo MathewsCalcutta HC disallows CBI probe into Saradha scamForgotten man Bastl revelling in 'new career'150 killed in Uttarakhand deluge, PM warns toll may riseRs 1000 cr relief for flood hit Uttarakhand announcedSupported Nitish to keep communal BJP at bay: CongressKarzai suspends talks with US over Taliban moveKedarnath temple safe but out of bounds for a year: BahugunaEU fines Ranbaxy for blocking cheaper drugs
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150 killed in Uttarakhand deluge, PM warns toll may rise

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls disaster in hill state 'most distressing', warns loss of lives could be 'much higher'. BJP demands situation in state be declared a national disaster. HT reports.

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Kedarnath temple safe but out of bounds for a year: Bahuguna

The famous Kedarnath shrine located in the Himalayan ranges in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand is safe but will remain out of bounds for at least one year, chief minister Vijay Bahuguna said today.

Mamata cries murder, alleges Left, Maoist and Cong out to kill her

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged today that the Centre and its agencies, along with the CPI(M), Congress, Maoists and a section of the media have joined hands to murder her. HT reports.

Nitish wins trust vote amidst walkout by BJP

EU fines Ranbaxy for blocking cheaper drugs

There is terror threat to Amarnath Yatra: Shinde

SC agrees to hear PIL on US Internet surveillance

Yamuna in spate, crosses danger mark in Delhi

AI plane catches fire, lucky escape for passengers

SC slams Mumbai cops for giving India 'bad name'

Karzai suspends talks with US over Taliban move

Delhi govt refers Bhullar decision to home ministry

Pak violates ceasefire after infiltration bid foiled

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This is not the sum of all our fears

Narendra Modi has become the political equivalent of what was called the Y2K challenge, the magnitude of which was grossly overblown. Perhaps you don’t remember Y2K. Ajaz Ashraf writes.

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Shiv Sena-BJP: another divorce in offing?

The Shiv Sena has expressed unhappiness at the breakup of the NDA but it will not be a surprise if it decides to follow in Nitish Kumar's footsteps, writes Sujata Anandan.
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Parineeti Chopra, Sushant Singh Rajput get sassy in Shudh Desi Romance

Newcomers Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput impressed all with their flawless performances in Ishaqzaade and Kai Po Che respectively. And now the two are back in this super fun flick called Shudh Desi Romance. WATCH TRAILER

The Lego Movie trailer releases and it's 'squarely' hilarious

The first teaser for the next Warner Bros. animated comedy is revealed. The Lego Movie will be entirely dedicated to the famous Danish bricks and the two-minute teaser includes everything from Superman, Batman to...

Rihanna hits fan with mic during concert

Rihanna was caught on camera, whacking a fan with her dazzling golden microphone during a concert in Birmingham. Another fan taped the incident and posted it on YouTube. Check out the crazy video!

Mallika Sherawat: the desi damsel in The Dirty Politics

Mallika Sherawat plays the role of a village girl in KC Bokadia's upcoming film The Dirty Politics, which is reportedly based on the life of Bhanwari Devi. Check out the desi girl making cow-dung cakes...

Sana Khan gets anticipatory bail, starts shoot for Mental

Salman Khan's co-star Sana Khan from his upcoming film Mental, finally can breathe easy after the acceptance of her anticipatory bail application. Sana, who will be making her Bollywood debut in Mental, was charged with attempted abduction.

Harbhajan turns counsellor for stranded pilgrims, tourists

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who hasbeen stranded in Joshimath, on Tuesday took the role of a counsellor alongside ITBP personnel as he met a number of pilgrims hit by incessant rains and floods.

Spider-Man gets three more sequels

Sony Pictures announced that it has firm plans for three sequels to 2012 mega-hit The Amazing Spider-Man, with the first already in production and set for release in May 2014. The third and fourth instalments of the saga will come in...
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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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On our day, we can beat any team: Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews exuded confidence as he stated that his team is physically and mentally ready for the challenge that will be posed a by formidable a Indian side led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy.

MV Sridhar appointed India's team manager for WI tour

MV Sridhar was today appointed manager of the Indian cricket team for the tri-series in the West Indies starting June 28.
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Deloitte fined $10 million in US laundering case

Big accountancy Deloitte was fined $10 million by New York state on Tuesday for its actions in advising Standard Chartered Bank over money laundering.

Thyroid injection patent: Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement'

US-based drug maker AbbVie Inc, the spun-off entity of Abbott, has dragged Dr Reddy's Lab to court for allegedly infringing the former's patented drug Zemplar on six counts concerning three patents.
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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.

Facebook reaches 1 million active advertisers

Facebook said on Tuesday it now has 1 million active advertisers globally who used the platform in the last 28 days, a milestone for the company that is seeking to revive its revenue growth.

Huawei launches world's slimmest smartphone

China's Huawei unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Ascend P6, at its first standalone launch event on Tuesday, underlining its ambitions to compete with Apple and Samsung in the top tier of mobile technology.

Windows Phone speech recognition improved: Microsoft

Handset owners in the US may have already noticed the difference in terms of the speed and accuracy with which voice commands are understood.

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Amitav Ghosh among 12 vying for international writing prize

Six awarding-winning writers including India's Amitav Ghosh are among a group of 12 poets, authors and academics vying for the 2013 Warwick Prize for Writing with themes ranging from the Australian war effort in France to opium sellers in 19th century India.

Hirsuite portrait chosen for 'Steve Jobs' paperback

It's not the iconic portrait of a turtle-necked, close-cropped, bearded Steve Jobs that adorns the cover of Walter Isaacson's paperback biography.

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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