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Age row: Round 1 to chief, SC says justice denied

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would quash defence minister AK Antony's order — rejecting army chief General VK Singh's plea to accept 1951 as his year of birth — if the government did not withdraw it. HT reports. SC defers hearing till Feb 10  | The controversy

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Falak case: One fit of rage that injured baby, says teen

The injuries that have pushed the two-year-old baby girl at the AIIMS trauma centre into a seesaw battle for life were inflicted in a one-off fit of rage, the teenager who brought the child to the hospital has claimed. Rhythma Kaul reports. Baby shows signs of improvement | Now, whiff of a second baby - a boy

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Focus on Kochi players at IPL V auction

The great Indian cricket depression in Australia might have dismayed millions of fans, but it will be business as usual at a Bangalore five-star hotel for owners of the lucrative league. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Under the hammer

Apex court order may set off diplomatic storm

Suspecting infidelity, paraplegic kills wife, son

Caught drunk, senior AI pilot is grounded

Deported from Iran, let down by India

'Long way to go in war on corruption'

Patel writes to PM, rubbishes bribery charge

Sonia assures coordination with Trinamool

'Founding' IM member, an engineer, arrested

Student’s reject triggers Harvard probe

Anna-supporter Om Puri now says he lacks vision

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The ups and downs of UP

While the Congress and the SP are looking good, the BSP and the BJP have slipped.

Mayday, mayday!

The decision to buy the Rafale aircraft shows the state of our aerospace industry. We must revive the sector for our benefit, writes Srinivasapuram Krishnaswamy.
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Mayank Shekhar's review: Gali Gali Chor Hai

This relentless, blind hatred reflects the Indian middle class’ chief pre-occupation. The under-classes that this film, given the grammar, targets though, probably has fewer such issues with their netas, reports Mayank Shekhar.

Now Uma Thurman goes desi

It seems that ethnic Indian wear is fast becoming the fashion flavour globally. Hollywood actors Uma Thurman and Debra Messing were recently seen all dolled up in Indian finery in New York City while filming their new television series, Smash. PIC INSIDE

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The devil's deal in UPA

The disadvantage of studying English literature in school is that school teachers go out of their way to make these classics so boring that you promptly forget all about them once your exams are over. I am guessing that this is the reason why nobody has used any Dr Faustus parallels for the tragedy of UPA II. Vir Sanghvi writes. Madversity | Singly Political
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Second T20

Finally, India beat Australia

The seven-month long overseas winless streak ends as Dhoni & Co. beat Aus by 8 wickets in the final Twenty20. Rohit Bhaskar reports. Scorecard | Pics | Quote unquote

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England flounder after skittling Pak

Riveting match swings both ways on bowler-dominated opening day. Scorecard
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Supreme Court verdict brokers peace between Unitech & Telenor

Joint venture partners to meet to decide on future course, leaders of two companies to meet soon. Manoj Gairola reports. Putting Humpty & Dumpty together again

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Social network looks to India for growth

Facebook, which hopes to raise at least $5 billion in one of the world's most widely anticipated initial public offerings (IPOs) of stock, is betting big on India and Brazil.
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Riteish, Genelia get married


Raj Kanwar: A director who launched many stars


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Bollywood director Raj Kanwar no more

Raj Kanwar, the director of movies like Laadla, Deewana, Judaai, Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega, passed away after a kidney transplant in Singapore. SRK (whose debut film Deewana was directed by Kanwar), Madhur Bhadarkar and others posted their condolences on Twitter.
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Don't kiss this Valentine’s Day! Here's why

An expert has warned lovers to be cautious while kissing on Valentine’s Day, as this is usually the peak season for infectious diseases. In fact, Mid-February is usually the peak season for infectious diseases, such as...
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Ranbir Kapoor undergoes surgery

Bollywood congratulates Ritesh-Genelia

Bhojpuri star Raja Chaudhary arrested for creating ruckus

Riteish, Genelia tie the knot

Saif-Kareena to get engaged on Feb 10?

Prateik Babbar, Amy Jackson move-in together

Kim Kardashian posts ‘ugly’ photos

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Facebook: From Harvard dorm to IPO launch

As Facebook files to raise $5 billion in an initial public offering, here're the highlights of the social networking giants' meteoric rise from its launch in 2003 to its journey till NASDAQ in 2012.

Top 7 Windows Phone apps

Windows Phone 7 might be the underdog of mobile operating systems, but it holds a special place in our heart thanks to its minimalist Metro user interface and silky smooth operating system. If you’ve just bought a WP7 handset, or are thinking of getting one, make sure you download our top seven apps from the Marketplace.

What happened to Blackberry 10?

Blackberry 10 is the Research In Motion's next major mobile operating system update for both tablets and smartphones. The forthcoming BlackBerry version will be one of the best mobile operating systems from RIM.

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Readers picking crime novels over romance

Book readers in Britain have lost their affection for love stories in favour of action packed thrillers and gritty crime novels, library lending figures have shown. This shift could be linked to...

    Billy Ray Cyrus to release memoir

    Billy Ray Cyrus is the latest celebrity to sign up with Amazon.com. The singer of Achy Breaky Heart and father and former co-star of Miley Cyrus has a memoir, Hillbilly Heart, coming in spring 2013.
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    There’s no gain without pain: Saina

    Badminton champ Saina Nehwal fears no one – except her tough Chinese opponents in the game! A grinding exercise and stamina-building schedule keeps her fit and charged up

    Who needs doping?

    Eleven school students in the National School Games have tested positive for banned substances. Experts warn of serious long-term health complications due to doping.
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    Trump's latest tower opens in Toronto

    Trump has opened its latest international property, adding another 261 rooms to Toronto's booming hotel scene.

    Top 100 most romantic restaurants

    As Valentine's Day comes closer, couples worldwide are looking for that perfect place to enjoy with their partners.  OpenTable.com has released a list of top 100 romantic restaurants to help you select the best eating joint.

    Control TV in hotels without touching remote

    TV remotes are reportedly among the dirtiest objects in the average hotel room - but now, hundreds of thousands of travelers will be able to watch television without even needing to touch one.
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    Sun ‘punched’ Earth with powerful radiation

    A strong follow-up solar flare, which cropped up on Friday, delivered a powerful radiation punch to Earth’s magnetic field even though it was targeted away from our planet. Read on.

    Mother's love can make kid's brain bigger

    School children whose mothers nurtured them lovingly have a larger hippocampus, a key brain area vital for learning, memory and response to stress. A study shows changes in this critical region of children's brain anatomy are linked to a mother's nurturing.
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