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Monsoon fury in north India: toll rises to 131, Kedarnath shrine in mudSerena Williams comments on rape case in interviewBihar: floor test for Nitish, Cong to vote in favour of govtSushil Modi to lead BJP in Bihar Legislative CouncilObama to propose nuclear weapons cutsRupee recovers 15 paise against dollar in early tradeSensex down 62 points in early tradePak trouble for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Aamir Khan shines at Shanghai International Film FestivalMiami Heat beat San Antonio Spurs in overtime to force game sevenMonsoon fury in north India: toll rises to 131, Kedarnath shrine in mudSerena Williams comments on rape case in interviewBihar: floor test for Nitish, Cong to vote in favour of govtSushil Modi to lead BJP in Bihar Legislative CouncilObama to propose nuclear weapons cutsRupee recovers 15 paise against dollar in early tradeSensex down 62 points in early tradePak trouble for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Aamir Khan shines at Shanghai International Film FestivalMiami Heat beat San Antonio Spurs in overtime to force game sevenMonsoon fury in north India: toll rises to 131, Kedarnath shrine in mudSerena Williams comments on rape case in interviewBihar: floor test for Nitish, Cong to vote in favour of govtSushil Modi to lead BJP in Bihar Legislative CouncilObama to propose nuclear weapons cutsRupee recovers 15 paise against dollar in early tradeSensex down 62 points in early tradePak trouble for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Aamir Khan shines at Shanghai International Film FestivalMiami Heat beat San Antonio Spurs in overtime to force game sevenMonsoon fury in north India: toll rises to 131, Kedarnath shrine in mudSerena Williams comments on rape case in interviewBihar: floor test for Nitish, Cong to vote in favour of govtSushil Modi to lead BJP in Bihar Legislative CouncilObama to propose nuclear weapons cutsRupee recovers 15 paise against dollar in early tradeSensex down 62 points in early tradePak trouble for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Aamir Khan shines at Shanghai International Film FestivalMiami Heat beat San Antonio Spurs in overtime to force game sevenMonsoon fury in north India: toll rises to 131, Kedarnath shrine in mudSerena Williams comments on rape case in interviewBihar: floor test for Nitish, Cong to vote in favour of govtSushil Modi to lead BJP in Bihar Legislative CouncilObama to propose nuclear weapons cutsRupee recovers 15 paise against dollar in early tradeSensex down 62 points in early tradePak trouble for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Aamir Khan shines at Shanghai International Film FestivalMiami Heat beat San Antonio Spurs in overtime to force game seven
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Bihar: floor test for Nitish, Cong to vote in favour of govt

After JD(U) parted ways with ally BJP, CM Nitish Kumar today moved a one-line trust motion at a special session of Bihar Assembly to prove his majority which he is expected to muster without any hitch with support of independents and four Congress MLAs.

Monsoon fury in north India: toll rises to 131, Kedarnath shrine in mud

The Kedarnath shrine was virtually submerged in mud and slush where 50 people died in the unprecedented flash floods that claimed over 131 lives in Uttarkhand and Himachal Pradesh and left over 70,000 pilgrims stranded. Kedarnath temple stays intact

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Advani aide Kulkarni calls Modi autocrat, Rajnath foxy

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani may have come to terms with Gujarat CM Narendra Modi overtaking him as the face of the party, but close aide Sudheendra Kulkarni still hasn’t. 'Perfect democrat' Advani humiliated, marginalised, says Kulkarni. Vikas Pathak reports.

Shibulal may step aside as Infosys CEO by end of yr

Coalgate hits PMO, officials questioned

Tribal woman raped in moving bus, accused held

Obama to propose nuclear weapons cuts

Nitish thanks Singh for ‘secular’ remark

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

HC sets July 4 deadline for CBI to end Ishrat probe

BJP-JD(U) split turns ugly, cadre fight on streets

Modi sways plan panel with forceful rebuttals

Letter untraceable as CIC asks govt to make it public

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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.

Much food for thought

One of the major issues being debated in Parliament at this time is the food security Bill that aims to end hunger and malnutrition in the country. The discussion focuses chiefly on the issue of funding and the application modalities of the proposed law. Suparna Banerjee writes.
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Jackie Chan, lover of papads and Bollywood films

Jackie Chan, who was in the capital for the first time to celebrate the Chinese Film Festival, is as genial and hilarious off-screen as he is in films. The actor spoke about his films, Bollywood and even his love for Indian food.

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.

Serena Williams comments on rape case in interview

Serena Williams said in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that, while not blaming the victim in the Steubenville rape case, "she shouldn't have put herself in that position."

Shah Rukh Khan celebrates Sri Lankan fan's birthday

SRK spent time with a 70-year-old Shirani Samarasekara, a Sri Lankan fan who came to Mumbai just to meet the actor on her birthday. Shah Rukh spoke to her about his next film, Chennai Express.

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Peace move in Ayodhya

Ayodhya doesn’t reverberate with Jai Shri Ram slogans anymore. There is a growing group of residents from the Hindu and Muslim communities in Ayodhya and adjoining Faizabad who are resolved to restore peace in their lives. Sunita Aron reports.

Women crucial to talent pool: Mistry

Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry has set the ball rolling for a debate on gender diversity in the corporate world, cautioning that India still has a long way to go. Gaurav Choudhury reports.

DU applications close today

If you have made an error in your Delhi University (DU) application form, there is still a window of opportunity to rectify it. Shaswati Das reports. DU gets 65,000 more forms
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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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Unbeaten India consolidate top position in ICC ODI table

India have strengthened their number one position on the ICC ODI Championship Table as they have added two more rating points to their kitty with an unbeaten run in the group stage of the Champions Trophy.

Dalmiya or Srini, song remains the same on DRS

After much speculation, the cricket board will decide on Thursday who will represent BCCI at International Cricket Council's (ICC) annual conference to be held in London from June 25-29. HT reports.
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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.

Mahindra Verito D6 (First report)

Four months and 11,000km. And that’s mostly from home to office and back, with the occasional trip to Lonavala or Pune at the most. I’m glad I have the Verito; I can’t remember any other long-termers (including the previous ones I have used) being as comfortable as this one.

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.

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.

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.

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Review: `The Heist' is a good summer read

Janet Evanovich, creator of the popular novels featuring bounty hunter Stephanie Plum, teams up with Lee Goldberg, writer for the TV series and books featuring Adrian Monk, the detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, for "The Heist."

Review: `Crime of Privilege' misses the mark

How much wealth does it take to be above the law? What rules come with being a member of the privileged class? Those are among the questions posed in Walter Walker's "Crime of Privilege."

FYUP at Delhi University: It’s Admission Time

The biggest university in the country, with 63 colleges and 54,000 seats, starts its admission process on Wednesday.  Delhi University will start accepting applications under the new four year undergraduate programme...

Seven steps to a part-time job

The job market has many kinds of opportunities that involve highly skilled, semi-skilled as well as unskilled work. If you want your part-time work experience to be truly fulfilling and educative, here are a few things you should keep in mind.
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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.

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.

Five essentials for the pampered surfer girl

If that boring black neoprene wetsuit is spoiling your beach-going fun, here are a few chic ways to dress up your days on the waves ahead of International Surfing Day.

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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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