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Age row: Relief for Army chief, govt withdraws order

The Government today withdrew its order issued on December 30, 2011 rejecting Army chief General VK Singh's statutory complaint on his age row. A simmering row | A question of hierarchy

Sonia cried after seeing Batla encounter images: Khurshid

Law minister Salman Khurshid at an election rally in Azamgarh said Congress president Sonia Gandhi had tears in her eyes when he showed her pictures of Batla House encounter.

Pakistan SC rejects Gilani's contempt summons appeal

Pakistan's top court today threw out an appeal from embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against contempt charges, paving the way for him to be indicted next week.

UN envoy in Maldives, ex-president urges fresh polls

India's December industrial output slows to 1.8%

India successfully test-fires missile interceptor

UP gears up for second phase of polls tomorrow

BSP's Satish Mishra charged with poll code violation

DVAC raids former DMK minister's houses

Syria's Homs under new deadly blitz

US approves first nuclear plant in decades

Japan braces for more snow as death toll hits 83

India, China may tie up for fuel hunt

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Beyond the bite
Insider as outsider

For years, everyone has been asking Priyanka Gandhi about her political plans. Why can't we accept that she may not want to be a 24x7 politician? Rajdeep Sardesai writes.

our take
Give survivors their due now

Despite the SIT's clean chit, there's no closure for Modi or the Gujarat riot victims.
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Yuvraj posts his bald picture on Twitter

Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh who is undergoing chemotherapy for a rare germ cell cancer in the US today posted his bald picture on his Twitter account and tweeted "Finally the hair has gone!"

Farhan turns public service filmmaker

After Don 2, Farhan Akhtar will now produce two music videos promoting adult literacy and power conservation. On a social cause spree, the Rock On actor will also star in a short clip on...

Chanel honcho Lagerfeld apologises for Adele 'fat' comments

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld came under fire earlier this week when he criticised the Grammy Award-winning star's voluptuous figure, saying she "is a little too fat".
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Tendulkar might be rested but will rotation work for India?

Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar is set to be rested from India's next ODI tri-series match against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday but if past record is to go by, the move could end up hurting the beleagured team.

Sri Lanka win toss and elect to bowl vs Australia

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the third match of the ODI tri-series in Perth today.
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lifestyle

Beyoncé flaunts curves post-delivery

After checking out Beyoncé Knowles in her last two public appearances, no one would believe she gave birth to her daughter Blue Ivy Carter just a month ago. The American singer was seen flaunting her curves in figure-hugging dresses. PIC INSIDE
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Apple to reveal iPad 3 in March

Apple Inc plans to introduce its latest iPad tablet at an event in the first week in March, the website AllThingsD reported, citing unnamed sources.

Samsung launches Smart TV with facial, voice recognition

The world’s top TV maker has launched its flagship ES8000 Smart TV in Korea.  The high-end HDTV packs in next-generation features such as voice and gesture controls and the ability to recognize faces.

Facebook shares value crosses $100 bn dollars

The value of the social-networking site Facebook shares has crossed 100 billion dollars in a pre-IPO rally. At 44 dollar a share, Facebook would be worth about 103.5 billion dollars.

REVEALED: Unseen photos of Hitler in absurd poses

A collection of Adolf Hitler‘s private photographs showing the Nazi leader in a series of bizarre poses to rehearse his public speeches has been released.

New Lemony Snicket book series begins this fall

After entertaining readers with 'Series of Unfortunate Events' author Lemony Snicket is back with a bang! This time the series of book is titled, "All the Wrong Questions" and will be out this fall.

The game-changers

The new superheroes today are economists. It takes a no-nonsense Mario Monti to step in and try to do something about Italy’s financial collapse.

Money makes the world go round

As a global economic meltdown seems more and more imminent, governments are on the hunt for experts who have the ability to save nations from financial ruin
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Kolkata: Revisiting history

Although a metropolis, Kolkata connects you to the past instantly. It is easy to spot the famous rickshaw pullers on the road. Trams running since 1902 have dedicated tracks on most of the main roads. And the buildings in the heart of the city still have the same architecture of the British era.

Maldives crisis triggers fears for tourism

Political instability and unrest in the Maldives have raised fears for the islands' vital tourism industry which caters to high-end travellers and honeymooning couples.

Top 50 gastropubs in the UK announced

A restaurant in Buckinghamshire that’s already gained the distinction of being the first pub to earn two coveted Michelin stars has been crowned the best gastropub in Britain.
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Milky Way's black hole gobbling asteroids

The giant black hole at the centre of the Milky Way may be vaporizing and devouring asteroids, which could explain the mysterious X-ray flares detected over a period of several years, a new study has revealed.

Suspected UFO video creates stir

Strange footage of what looks like a flickering orb, said to be shot in London over the Thames estuary, has left UFO enthusiasts baffled. The video, filmed by a motorist driving in the dark, appears to show a small UFO with flashing lights around the outside.

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