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Hindustan Times Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | Last Updated 10:25 IST 

Spot-fixing
Probing whether Vindoo Singh was a dealmaker between players and bookies, say police

The spot-fixing scam continued to unravel, with Bollywood making its first direct appearance: Vindoo Singh, small-time actor and son of Dara Singh, was arrested in Mumbai for his links to bookies. Jatin Anand & Karn Pratap Singh reports. I'm innocent, never indulged in spot-fixing: Sreesanth

9 years of UPA
UPA banks on reforms for 2014 Lok Sabha polls

Battered by a series of corruption scandals and allegations of mis-governance, the Congress faces an uphill task of regaining the lost ground in the remaining one year before the 2014 polls. Aurangzeb Naqshbandi reports.  How the states voted | Growth tangent | Foreign policy milestones | POLL: How do you rate UPA II's performance?

Jessica murder case: HC to decide fate of 19 hostile witnesses

More than two years after reserving its verdict, the Delhi high court will today decide whether to prosecute 19 witnesses including Bollywood actor Shyan Munshi on the charge of perjury for turning hostile during the trial of Jessica Lal murder case.

Phaneesh Murthy in sex scandal again, sacked

Narendra Modi charts out road map for 2014 polls

Aam Aadmi Party criticises new CAG's appointment

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang begins Pakistan visit

MP: 7-yr-old kidnapped, raped, murdered by cousin

Court rejects Talwars’ plea to summon 14 witnesses

SSB soldier shoots dead two colleagues in Kashmir

FBI names Benghazi suspects; but no arrests yet

North Korean leader sends 'special envoy' to China

Gujarat DGP curtails snooping on phone records

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Our Take
Make a pitch for fair play

Anything less than a thorough clean-up will destroy the little credibility that is left in cricket.

Now let there be more learning

Excessive control and irresponsible criticism has contributed in the paralysis of some Indian private universities. Santosh Choubey writes.
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Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune jail from Mumbai

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was secretly shifted from a Mumbai prison to a Pune jail in the wee hours today, sources said. There were three police vans that took him to the Pune jail, he added.

Sreesanth: in a filmy spot

Malayalam filmmakers Shaji Kailas and A K Sajan have announced a film on tainted cricketer Sreesanth’s life. This has not gone down well with Bollywood. Filmmakers Ramesh Taurani, Onir, Mahesh Bhatt speak their minds.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up

Microsoft Corp unveiled the Xbox One, its first new gaming console in eight years, and its strongest push so far to dominate consumers' living rooms with an array of exclusive media content.

Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches record auction price

The 1997 book, featuring handwritten notes, 22 original illustrations and a 43-page "second thoughts" commentary by the author, fetched the highest price to date for a printed book by Rowling, Sotheby's said in a statement.

Mahatma Gandhi’s blood goes for Rs. 5.8 lakhs

A microscope slide with traces of Mahatma Gandhi’s blood, preserved for nearly 90 years, sold for well below the guide price set by a British auctioneer on Tuesday – a year after a similar sale stirred a row. Dipankar De Sarkar reports.

Zindagi Bahut Khoobsurat Hai screens at Cannes tonight

After producing Page 3 Bobby Pushkarna has veered towards direction. His debut venture will be shown at Cannes under Short Film category tonight. The film stars Hemwant Tiwary, as the protagonist. Sweta Kaushal caught up with the actor who is in India.

PHOTO: Salman Khan comforting a despondent Sanjay Dutt

The close-knit friendship of Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt has stood the test of time. The past few months have been trying for Dutt and Salman was right by his side. Here's one image that captures the bond.
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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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T20-13

Sahara dumps T20 league, Team India, blames BCCI for decision

Squarely blaming the BCCI for its decision, Sahara asked the board not to approach it for reconciliation. In a statement, the group said it had not pulled out at the start of the league season despite legal advice in “utter sportsmanship spirit”. HT reports.
Pushed to breaking point again

Shaken Royals take on stable Sunrisers in knockout clash

Ahead of the Eliminator, the Jaipur team stayed put in its home base, practicing in the morning session. They are comfortable there and know the place, said an official. Khurram Habib reports. Face off
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Deepika Padukone features in Finding Fanny

Deepika has agreed to do a Konkani-English short film that will be directed by Homi Adajania. Deepika says, “I don’t like using the word offbeat, but it’s different from whatever I’ve done before in my career. Homi has wanted to make this film for a long time, and I’m happy he’s finally put it together.”
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Exercise in mornings, sleep better

If you want to sleep well, make an exercise schedule for the mornings, a new study suggests.  A study also found that when women woke up earlier, they were more active throughout the day.
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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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Khaled Hosseini's new book is another tear-jerker

Hosseini, whose previous books have sold tens of millions of copies, approached his latest novel in a stylistically different manner than "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns."

Bernard Waber, children's author, dies at age 91

Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died.

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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Pulsing European beach city named top summer destination

Barcelona’s Mediterranean weather, cosmopolitan offerings, beaches and pulsing music and outdoor festival scene have made the Spanish city the top summer destination for users of the popular crowd-sourced travel guide Gogobot.

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.

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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