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Hindustan Times Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | Last Updated 13:28 IST 

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Protestors hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteThyroid injection patent: Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement'PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath to assess damageProtesters hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteUP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to UttarakhandUS court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air IndiaIMF downgrades Russian economy outlookDeloitte fined $10 million in US laundering caseKarnataka MLAs were frugal in their poll spendingSupreme Court agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet dataProtestors hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteThyroid injection patent: Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement'PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath to assess damageProtesters hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteUP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to UttarakhandUS court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air IndiaIMF downgrades Russian economy outlookDeloitte fined $10 million in US laundering caseKarnataka MLAs were frugal in their poll spendingSupreme Court agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet dataProtestors hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteThyroid injection patent: Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement'PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath to assess damageProtesters hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteUP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to UttarakhandUS court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air IndiaIMF downgrades Russian economy outlookDeloitte fined $10 million in US laundering caseKarnataka MLAs were frugal in their poll spendingSupreme Court agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet dataProtestors hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteThyroid injection patent: Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement'PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath to assess damageProtesters hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteUP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to UttarakhandUS court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air IndiaIMF downgrades Russian economy outlookDeloitte fined $10 million in US laundering caseKarnataka MLAs were frugal in their poll spendingSupreme Court agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet dataProtestors hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteThyroid injection patent: Dr Reddy's sued for 'infringement'PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath to assess damageProtesters hack World Cup Brazil 2014 websiteUP govt announces financial help of Rs 25 crore to UttarakhandUS court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air IndiaIMF downgrades Russian economy outlookDeloitte fined $10 million in US laundering caseKarnataka MLAs were frugal in their poll spendingSupreme Court agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet data
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Heavy rains lash north India: 131 dead, 70,000 stranded; Kedarnath town ruined

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 | Uttarakhand helpline numbers: 0135-2710334, 0135-2710335, 0135-2710233

Bihar: Nitish moves trust motion, BJP MLAs walk out of assembly

Six Bihar BJP MLAs are likely to resign in favour of Nitish govt, according to a TV report.The BJP MLAs today accused Nitish Kumar of betraying mandate and walked out of the House boycotting confidence vote moved by him. BJP to sit in Opposition

Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL on US surveillance of Internet data

The Supreme Court today agreed to give an urgent hearing to a PIL on the issue of US National Security Agency snooping on Internet data from India and seeking to initiate action against Internet companies for allowing the agency to access the information.

Yamuna in spate, crosses danger mark in Delhi

Advani aide calls Modi autocrat, Rajnath foxy

US court upholds Exim Bank loan for Air India

Shibulal may step aside as Infosys CEO by end of yr

Coalgate hits PMO, officials questioned

IMF downgrades Russian economy outlook

Tribal woman raped in moving bus, accused held

Obama to propose nuclear weapons cuts

US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war

HC sets July 4 deadline for CBI to end Ishrat probe

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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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Kim Kardashian-Kanye West daughter's name leaked

The name of Kim Kardashian and beau Kanye West's daughter has reportedly been leaked by a nurse working at the Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA. According to a gossip website, the new parents have named their girl...

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.
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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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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.

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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Amitav Ghosh among 12 vying for international writing prize

Six awarding-winning writers including India's Amitav Ghosh are among a group of 12 poets, authors and academics vying for the 2013 Warwick Prize for Writing with themes ranging from the Australian war effort in France to opium sellers in 19th century India.

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.

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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