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Spot-fixing: 3 more arrested by Delhi Police

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Spot-fixing: BCCI sets up own probe, will go by its report

The crucial BCCI working committee meeting today spelled out a standard course of action by ordering a fresh probe into spot-fixing charges against three Rajasthan Royals' players and appointed its anti-corruption chief Ravi Sawani as the probe commissioner. Vivek Sharma reports. 'BCCI is handicapped against bookies’

Li arrives; to hold talks with PM on boundary, water issues

Chinese premier Li Keqiang arrived in New Delhi today on his first overseas official visit and will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on all contentious issues later this evening. Chinese premier arrives in India

UP seeks CBI probe into terror suspect Khalid Mujahid’s death

A day after terror suspect Khalid Mujahid, 30, died mysteriously while being escorted to Lucknow jail following a court hearing, the Uttar Pradesh government sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incident.

2007 serial blast accused dies in police custody

CRPF red flags MHA on Ambani VIP security

12-year-old girl raped in MP village

Youth molests girl, accused’s father sets her ablaze

Two-finger test violates rape victim's right: SC

‘N Korea test-fires another short-range missile’

Wary govt denies advice to CBI in corruption case

Prof collecting alms for poor in train held for begging

2007 serial blast accused dies in police custody

Pakistani toll in Siachen avalanche rises to 128

Slugfest over food security bill, Rahul blames Oppn

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Red Herring
India’s coolest town

The moment you get out of Gauhati airport, you hear a bunch of people announcing ‘Schlong. Schlong’. The road to the capital of Meghalaya is paved with good intentions and little else. Indrajit Hazra writes.

Sunday Sentiments
A very sharif Nawaz

The first thing that strikes you about Nawaz Sharif is his smile. It’s big and broad and seems to cover his large face. And when he smiles his eyes light up. Karan Thapar writes.

In what appears to be a well thought out exercise to reclaim the legacy of his father, BJP leader Feroze Varun Gandhi seems to be all set to move closer to Amethi which his father won in 1980. Pankaj Vohra writes.

They risked their lives for the people

Investigations into the 2002 Gujarat riots show that conscientious IPS officers have been sidelined. Javed Anand writes.

Joint commissioner of police (crime) Himanshu Roy talks about the ongoing investigation into spot fixing in the T-20 league, and the involvement of Dawood Ibrahim gang, in an interview with HT.

HT exclusive | Interview Nawaz Sharif
'We will not allow Kargil, 26/11, terror from Pak soil'

In his first interview to an Indian newspaper after winning the general elections, Nawaz Sharif, reached out to India on Monday, promising that he would not allow his country to export terror. Harinder Baweja reports.

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19 May

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US lottery winner scoops $590.5mn jackpot

One ticket-holder won a record Powerball lottery jackpot of more than $590 million, organizers said Sunday, ending a days-long American quest for a life-changing payout.

Kim Kardashian expecting a baby girl?

Pregnant reality star Kim Kardashian has fuelled rumours she is expecting a daughter with rapper Kanye West as the invitations to her baby shower feature a dancing ballerina.

Panchayat teaches ‘greedy’ groom a pricey lesson in MP

A baraat was taken hostage by the residents of village Sonaura in Satna district in MP following a dispute between the groom and the bride's family over dowry and the subsequent refusal of the girl to marry the 'greedy' groom. Yogendra Pratap Singh reports.

'Bea Arthur Naked' sold for $1.9 mn!

1970s’ American sensation actress-singer Beatrice Arthur must be a having her famous coy smile in the heavens now – her topless portrait has gone under the hammer for $1.9 million at Christie's auction house. Huge!

Indian tech tycoon Vivek Ranadive buys NBA team Sacramento Kings

Indian-American tech tycoon Vivek Ranadive has become the majority stakeholder in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and will keep the team in the California capital.

Indians more willing to share personal info than others: study

Even as cases of financial fraud are dotting cyberspace across the world, Indians seem more forthcoming in giving out their personal information for personalised services and simplification of finance management than their global counterparts, a study by Cisco has found.

Cover Story: how is it to be on the longest train journey in India?

As rail travel in India completes 160 years, Aasheesh Sharma and photographer Arijit Sen embark on the adventure of a lifetime aboard the Vivek Express, the country’s longest train ride.

Specials

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

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Brunch

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

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100 years of Indian cinema

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

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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!

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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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Karnataka Assembly polls 2013

The latest news on the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections 2013

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Pune Warriors opt to bat against depleted Daredevils

Players splurged advance paid to them by bookies

Police seek footage from official broadcast channel

If found guilty, the trio should be punished

Virat keeps Challengers alive

Virat keeps Challengers alive

Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Chennai Super Kings by 24 runs in the rain truncated eight overs a side Indian T20 League match in Bangalore. Kaushik Chatterji reports. Scorecard

Gloves are off, Gilly has a ball

With Mumbai needing 51 off the last over, Adam Gilchrist decided to bowl an over. And, he just needed one ball to warp up the match — Harbhajan Singh’s slog found Gurkeerat Mann at long on. Ashutosh Sharma reports.

Roger Federer will meet great rival Rafa Nadal in the Italian Open final after the Swiss held off a spirited challenge by unseeded Frenchman Benoit Paire on Saturday.

Serena eyes fourth straight title this year

A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will bid an emotional farewell to his trophy-laden career on Sunday as the curtain falls on another roller coaster English Premier League season.

Interview | Mikel Arteta
We haven’t found the consistency needed in league

Mikel Arteta started at Barcelona but it was at Arsenal that he seems to have found his calling, being appointed vice-captain of the Gunners last August. Excerpts from an interview. HT reports.

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Stock markets may see consolidation; SBI results soon

Stock markets may witness some consolidation this week after key indices closed at fresh multi-year highs and corporate earnings from SBI, Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro will decide the course, experts said.

Panel probing Walmart’s lobbying charge submits report

A government-appointed committee that was looking into allegations of US retail major Walmart’s lobbying activities to enter the Indian market has submitted its report to corporate affairs minister Sachin Pilot on Saturday.

entertainment

Romancing life: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone at an event

Eva Longoria sizzles in gold

Sonam Kapoor blooms at Cannes

Julianne Moore puts her worst foot forward at Cannes

Actor Sonakshi Sinha, considers Salman Khan to be her mentor, having made her big Bollywood debut with the star in Dabangg (2010). Now we hear that the two seem to share a common passion. Both actors love to paint and in her next film, Lootera, Sonakshi will be seen playing the role of an artist.

BO report: Gippi falls, Go Goa Gone balances

I don’t expect you to go swimming in a sari: Salma Agha

Veena Malik's upcoming film to release in four languages

Varun Dhawan, Nargis Fakhri together in Main Tera Hero

Rashid Irani's review: The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Anurag Kashyap gets French honour at Cannes

Post retirement suggestions for Bollywood stars

Aurangzeb gets average box office collections

Critics’ review: The Great Gatsby disaster

Whip up a quick mangolicious spread

Are you crazy about mangoes? Well, yes this is your season and in the fourth of our five-part series on mangoes, we help you toss up a lavish spread with the king of fruits.

Be aware of common health problems women suffer

Couchsurfing: an evening with the adventure lovers

Sunshield your skin, inside out

tabloid

Beyonce `pregnant` second time over

Riteish Deshmukh back with Salman Khan

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone show sizzling chemistry

B'town friends visit Sanjay Dutt at his residence

Let’s talk about cancer: Angelina Jolie, other celebs show the way

Kate Moss, the manicurist!

Veena Malik plans to join politics

New Mercedes S-class official photo gallery

Video: Ford EcoSport first look review

Lamborghini Egoista Concept gallery

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.