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Rupee slumps to record low of 60; sensex tanks over 423 pointsSensex tumbles below 19K level; tanks 423 points in early tradeRequests from politicos often flood city schoolsCM to discuss issues with green ministerRescue efforts intensified in UttarakhandYamuna recedes in Delhi but flows above danger markWill take action to stem rupee fall as necessary: RajanNow, even cops, govt officials push Borivli school for admissionsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Gold falls to 2 month lows on stimulus outlookRupee slumps to record low of 60; sensex tanks over 423 pointsSensex tumbles below 19K level; tanks 423 points in early tradeRequests from politicos often flood city schoolsCM to discuss issues with green ministerRescue efforts intensified in UttarakhandYamuna recedes in Delhi but flows above danger markWill take action to stem rupee fall as necessary: RajanNow, even cops, govt officials push Borivli school for admissionsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Gold falls to 2 month lows on stimulus outlookRupee slumps to record low of 60; sensex tanks over 423 pointsSensex tumbles below 19K level; tanks 423 points in early tradeRequests from politicos often flood city schoolsCM to discuss issues with green ministerRescue efforts intensified in UttarakhandYamuna recedes in Delhi but flows above danger markWill take action to stem rupee fall as necessary: RajanNow, even cops, govt officials push Borivli school for admissionsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Gold falls to 2 month lows on stimulus outlookRupee slumps to record low of 60; sensex tanks over 423 pointsSensex tumbles below 19K level; tanks 423 points in early tradeRequests from politicos often flood city schoolsCM to discuss issues with green ministerRescue efforts intensified in UttarakhandYamuna recedes in Delhi but flows above danger markWill take action to stem rupee fall as necessary: RajanNow, even cops, govt officials push Borivli school for admissionsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Gold falls to 2 month lows on stimulus outlookRupee slumps to record low of 60; sensex tanks over 423 pointsSensex tumbles below 19K level; tanks 423 points in early tradeRequests from politicos often flood city schoolsCM to discuss issues with green ministerRescue efforts intensified in UttarakhandYamuna recedes in Delhi but flows above danger markWill take action to stem rupee fall as necessary: RajanNow, even cops, govt officials push Borivli school for admissionsDolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000Gold falls to 2 month lows on stimulus outlook
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Hovoc in the hills
Rain horror in north India, 182 dead, thousands missing

Close to 63,000 people remained stranded or cut off in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand on Wednesday as the toll touched 150 and the rain finally let up after three days, helping authorities step up rescue and relief operations. Death toll is much higher: ITBP

Nature's fury

Rivers take revenge on builder greed in hill states

Rivers have exacted their revenge. Choked by rampant construction and bullied to change their course in the name of development, angry rivers of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh left behind massive devastation in the last few rain-swept days. Chetan Chauhan reports.

New all-time low
Rupee slumps to record low of 60; sensex tanks over 423 points

The rupee slid after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said yesterday that the Fed could begin to ratchet down its key stimulus programme later this year, signalling a growing confidence in the US economy. 'Govt not short of options to tackle Re fall'

Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi turn friends to foes

Delhi: Yamuna continues to flow over danger mark

No US-Taliban talks scheduled: State Department

Drones used in US for surveillance: FBI chief

US flays China, Russia over human trafficking

China astronaut teaches lesson from space

India lost foodgrain worth Rs. 45 cr in 5 years

Coalgate: CBI registers FIR against Delhi firm

Moily denies Dasgupta's charges on RIL

CBI to access chopper deal recordings

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Build — and collapse

The monsoon alone cannot be blamed for the Uttarakhand disaster, writes KumKum Dasgupta.

Answering aspirations

Indian business is getting more efficient and workers more productive. That may actually be ominous news for India, writes Samar Halarnkar.
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Massive rescue

Monsoon horror: India stands united to help flood-hit Uttarakhand

With pilgrims and tourists stranded in flash floods in Uttarakahand hailing from all parts of the country, several state govts have rushed teams to the hill state to help bring back the affected persons and also announced aid. Uttarakhand helpline numbers: 0135-2710334, 0135-2710335, 0135-2710233 | Army helpline no. in Uttarakhand: 1800 419 0282

Karan Johar makes directors compete for SOTY sequel

“All the directors at Dharma Productions (Karan’s production house), who are known to make films in similar genres, have been asked to begin work (on the script). The director whose script gets the green signal, will helm the next film."

Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya in Shuddh Desi Romance

The track Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiya features in the teaser of Shuddh Desi Romance. "It encompasses the real spirit of the film, which is set in the hinterland of India. In the trailer, it is picturised on a montage of Sushant and Parineeti.”

Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax evasion, fined €500,000

An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to a 20-month suspended prison sentence for tax evasion of 200 million euros (around Rs. 1,580 crore).

The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies at 51 in Italy

James Gandolfini, the burly actor best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a conflicted New Jersey mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television series "The Sopranos," died on Wednesday while vacationing in Rome, the network said.

You read, they learn
Help enroll a child in school and become agents of change

One of the beauties of a challenge is that it has an opportunity hidden in it. At the moment I am in a similar situation where a challenge is thrown at me and I've to turn the same into an opportunity. Gautam Gambhir reports.  

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Solar glare on Chandy

It has all the ingredients of a Bollywood potboiler — dubious deals, sex, murder and villains with political connections. And it has embroiled Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy’s aides, Ramesh Babu reports.
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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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Bowlers take England to CT final, SA 'choke' again

Hosts England cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win today after South Africa once again underlined their reputation as cricket's 'chokers'. Scorecard

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Three points to tackle Malinga

As India prepares to take on Sri Lanka, the think tank might spend time deciphering Lasith Malinga, for he could probably be the biggest threat. The ones who haven't faced him enough might be a little wary. Aakash Chopra writes.
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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.

Microsoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that users of its forthcoming Xbox One game console will be able to play games offline without establishing an Internet connection, and will be able to lend or sell used disc-based games.

Facebook has never been stronger since IPO: Sandberg

A year after Facebook Inc's fumbled IPO, Wall Street remains slow to recognize what Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg argues has been an across-the-board improvement in its business.

The next tablet trend? 8-inch screens

Lenovo, Dell, Acer and Asus are all gearing up to produce 8-inch Android-based tablets and that the new form factor could account for between 5-10 percent of the total PC market by the end of 2013.

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Best-selling author Vince Flynn dies at age 47

Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate cancer, according to friends and his publisher.

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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