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India to convey concerns over incursion to Chinese PremierOne Cobra jawan killed, 3 hurt in Naxal encounterSpot-fixing: Gujarat cops kept in dark about bookies arrestN Korea fires three short-range missiles: S KoreaWarner attacks Aussie media on Twitter, faces enquiryChinese held in Pak Kashmir over alleged Quran desecration15 killed, 57 wounded in bombings in BaghdadBhupathi-Bopanna in semis, Sania-Bethanie bow out in RomeFederer, Nadal in semis of Italian Open tennisMichael Phelps planning comeback 2016 Rio OlympicsIndia to convey concerns over incursion to Chinese PremierOne Cobra jawan killed, 3 hurt in Naxal encounterSpot-fixing: Gujarat cops kept in dark about bookies arrestN Korea fires three short-range missiles: S KoreaWarner attacks Aussie media on Twitter, faces enquiryChinese held in Pak Kashmir over alleged Quran desecration15 killed, 57 wounded in bombings in BaghdadBhupathi-Bopanna in semis, Sania-Bethanie bow out in RomeFederer, Nadal in semis of Italian Open tennisMichael Phelps planning comeback 2016 Rio OlympicsIndia to convey concerns over incursion to Chinese PremierOne Cobra jawan killed, 3 hurt in Naxal encounterSpot-fixing: Gujarat cops kept in dark about bookies arrestN Korea fires three short-range missiles: S KoreaWarner attacks Aussie media on Twitter, faces enquiryChinese held in Pak Kashmir over alleged Quran desecration15 killed, 57 wounded in bombings in BaghdadBhupathi-Bopanna in semis, Sania-Bethanie bow out in RomeFederer, Nadal in semis of Italian Open tennisMichael Phelps planning comeback 2016 Rio OlympicsIndia to convey concerns over incursion to Chinese PremierOne Cobra jawan killed, 3 hurt in Naxal encounterSpot-fixing: Gujarat cops kept in dark about bookies arrestN Korea fires three short-range missiles: S KoreaWarner attacks Aussie media on Twitter, faces enquiryChinese held in Pak Kashmir over alleged Quran desecration15 killed, 57 wounded in bombings in BaghdadBhupathi-Bopanna in semis, Sania-Bethanie bow out in RomeFederer, Nadal in semis of Italian Open tennisMichael Phelps planning comeback 2016 Rio OlympicsIndia to convey concerns over incursion to Chinese PremierOne Cobra jawan killed, 3 hurt in Naxal encounterSpot-fixing: Gujarat cops kept in dark about bookies arrestN Korea fires three short-range missiles: S KoreaWarner attacks Aussie media on Twitter, faces enquiryChinese held in Pak Kashmir over alleged Quran desecration15 killed, 57 wounded in bombings in BaghdadBhupathi-Bopanna in semis, Sania-Bethanie bow out in RomeFederer, Nadal in semis of Italian Open tennisMichael Phelps planning comeback 2016 Rio Olympics
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When a part of you dies

Court acquittals, in the 1984 or 2002 pogroms, belong to the realm of law. It is the conscience that raises difficult questions that need to be answered, writes Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

Our Take
Getting back into the game

Indian sport might just get a chance to make a comeback on the international field. Positive signals from the IOC will bring no cheer if India’s sports administration is not cleansed.
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18 May

Post retirement suggestions for Bollywood stars

Keeping their personalities - both in reel and real life - in mind, here are some tongue-in-cheek suggestions our Bollywood stars could use if and when they decide to retire from the entertainment industry.

Cannes Festival rocked as Chopard jewels are stolen

Jewellery worth $1.4 million due to be loaned to stars at the Cannes Film Festival was stolen from a local hotel in a pre-dawn heist on Friday but the coveted Palme d'Or trophy was safe, officials said.

Welcome to the jungle
Sarit Ray's review: Aurangzeb

The film’s title might have led you to expect a deliciously etched Machiavellian protagonist. Instead, the central character suffers from clichés — of character and circumstance — rendering him predictable. Sarit Ray writes.

Srinivasan’s nomination gets nod from US Senate panel

The US senate judiciary committee on Thursday cleared Srikanth “Sri” Srinivasan’s nomination to the DC circuit, considered as a stepping stone to the Supreme Court. Yashwant Raj reports.

Angioplasty record
At 104, Noida man is world’s oldest to get a heart stent

Noida resident Hari Singh seems to have his heart set on life. On Thursday, not only did he successfully undergo an angioplasty but, at 104 years of age, also became the oldest person in the world to do so. Sidhartha Dutta reports.

Facebook outlook still muddled one year after IPO

Some analysts remain lukewarm about Facebook because of its high price-earnings ratio -- Wall Street measure of share price against profits. Even with optimistic profit projections, Facebook's ratio is around 70.

Pervert who put chastity lock on wife gets 10-yr jail

A man, who put a `chastity lock' on his wife in a cruel, self-devised way, was awarded 10 years' rigorous sentence by the court in Indore on Friday though the victim had retracted her statement during the trial.
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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 to read our special story on TV revolution in the country and more.

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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T20-13

Warner attacks Aussie media on Twitter, faces enquiry

Robert Craddock wrote a critical article on the T20 League, following the spot-fixing scandal that shook the cricket world and in response to that Warner, who plays for Delhi Dardevils, launched a series of abusive tweets.

Pune Warriors, Delhi aim to avoid finish last

It will be a battle to avoid the wooden spoon when laggards Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils take field for one last time in the 2013 season of the Twenty20 League, in Pune on Sunday.
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Markets welcome Pandit’s bank foray

The return of Vikram Pandit to India amid an expected flurry of new licences in the banking sector got a welcome salutetoday, as shares of his partner Nimesh Kampani’s  JM Financial surged by 13%. HT reports.

Can’t stay invested? Lock in your money

Safe strategy: Put in funds to reap long-term gains but don’t forget to stash away enough cash to meet short and medium term needs. Lisa Pallavi Barbora reports.
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A sporting chance for Ford

Utility, looks, performance… The new EcoSport from Ford has plenty of new things, both in body and heart. Will it make Renault bite the Dust(er)? Sumant Banerji finds out.

The half-litre Bullet returns

Royal Enfield has relaunched the Bullet 500, and we get up close and comfortable with it. Hari Warrier writes. Bestselling cars, April 2013 | Automotive Scrabble | The bullet siblings | Verdict

Facebook outlook still muddled one year after IPO

Some analysts remain lukewarm about Facebook because of its high price-earnings ratio -- Wall Street measure of share price against profits. Even with optimistic profit projections, Facebook's ratio is around 70.

Facebook and Twitter jump on Google glasses

Facebook and Twitter launched applications Thursday for Google glasses as developers rushed to learn more about tailoring software for the Internet-linked eyewear yet to hit the market.

A stretched Samsung chases rival Apple's suppliers

Overtaking Apple Inc as the world's leading maker of smartphones has stretched Samsung Electronics Co's in-house supply lines, and the South Korean firm is now courting some of its rival's main parts suppliers.

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Novelist Irvine Welsh spies future in mixed-media

Electronic publishing is allowing authors to be more creative and the best ones are successfully blending video and online content with traditional text, says cult writer Irvine Welsh.

Qantas enlists authors to write books that match flight times

Calling the airplane the final bastion for the old-fashioned paperback novel, Aussie airline Qantas is launching a series of specially written books that can be read from start to finish within the duration of the flight.

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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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.

48 hours in Bucharest

Got 48 hours to explore Romania's capital and its eclectic mix of western architectural ideas, eastern imagery, 20th century totalitarian megalomania and buzzing nightlife?

Couchsurfing: an evening with the adventure lovers

Interacting with a bunch of travelers who live to trust can be a fun experience. On a potluck to share knick-knacks and form travel groups, we caught up with the Couchsurfers in Delhi. Durga M Sengupta writes about the emerging travel lifestyle!
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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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