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Maoist attack on Congress rally: How it happenedUmpire Rauf will fight to clear name: familyCongress seeks security details for Kolkata panchayat polls from SECBurnt minor girl dies in NagpurAhmedabad crime branch arrest bookie, recover Rs 1.28 croreBCCI mulls suspending SrinivasanLegendary singer T M Soundararajan is no moreBrit soldier killing: 'Friend' of suspect arrestedNZ strike double blow to leave England at 67-3Following tearful aidue, Beckham left out of PSG's season-enderMaoist attack on Congress rally: How it happenedUmpire Rauf will fight to clear name: familyCongress seeks security details for Kolkata panchayat polls from SECBurnt minor girl dies in NagpurAhmedabad crime branch arrest bookie, recover Rs 1.28 croreBCCI mulls suspending SrinivasanLegendary singer T M Soundararajan is no moreBrit soldier killing: 'Friend' of suspect arrestedNZ strike double blow to leave England at 67-3Following tearful aidue, Beckham left out of PSG's season-enderMaoist attack on Congress rally: How it happenedUmpire Rauf will fight to clear name: familyCongress seeks security details for Kolkata panchayat polls from SECBurnt minor girl dies in NagpurAhmedabad crime branch arrest bookie, recover Rs 1.28 croreBCCI mulls suspending SrinivasanLegendary singer T M Soundararajan is no moreBrit soldier killing: 'Friend' of suspect arrestedNZ strike double blow to leave England at 67-3Following tearful aidue, Beckham left out of PSG's season-enderMaoist attack on Congress rally: How it happenedUmpire Rauf will fight to clear name: familyCongress seeks security details for Kolkata panchayat polls from SECBurnt minor girl dies in NagpurAhmedabad crime branch arrest bookie, recover Rs 1.28 croreBCCI mulls suspending SrinivasanLegendary singer T M Soundararajan is no moreBrit soldier killing: 'Friend' of suspect arrestedNZ strike double blow to leave England at 67-3Following tearful aidue, Beckham left out of PSG's season-enderMaoist attack on Congress rally: How it happenedUmpire Rauf will fight to clear name: familyCongress seeks security details for Kolkata panchayat polls from SECBurnt minor girl dies in NagpurAhmedabad crime branch arrest bookie, recover Rs 1.28 croreBCCI mulls suspending SrinivasanLegendary singer T M Soundararajan is no moreBrit soldier killing: 'Friend' of suspect arrestedNZ strike double blow to leave England at 67-3Following tearful aidue, Beckham left out of PSG's season-ender
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Chhattisgarh: 2 senior Cong leaders feared killed, many hurt in Maoist attack

Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma and former legislator Uday Mudliyar were killed and 10 other leaders were injured in one of the biggest Maoist attacks on the Congress Parivartan Yatra at Chhattisgarh Sukma district on Saturday. Ejaz Kaiser reports.

Gurunath Meiyappan loved to bet even during school days

His alleged involvement in T20 betting scam landed him in Mumbai Police custody last night. But Gurunath Meiyappan’s innings with betting goes a long way—since his school days. Saubhadra Chatterji reports. Poll: Can IPL redeem itself after the spot-fixing scandal? | Meiyappan spotted in CSK jersey at court

Rauf's role under question, crime branch to seek legal opinion

Though the crime branch is yet to decide on whether they would be making Rauf an accused in their case, officials said they were aware that he was known as 'Dada' was a friend of bookies Pawan Jaipur, and also of Vindoo Dara Singh. Rahul Mahajani reports.

Is JD(U) preparing for a possible split with BJP?

Bihar: man weds friend he saw being gangraped

33 arrested for burning man alive in Bihar

Brit soldier killing: 'Friend' of suspect arrested

Siddaramaiah inducts SR Patil into ministry

Odisha: woman sarpanch puts husband in the dock

RK Mathur takes over as defence secretary

36 leaders to articulate Cong views in TV debates

16 children, 1 teacher dead in Pakistan bus fire

Delhi polls: Kejriwal announces list of ticket-seekers

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Third Eye
Lessons from Pakistan

When it comes to election results, assumptions based on privilege, charm, charisma and media endorsements are not accurate clues to the mind of the voter. Barkha Dutt  writes.

Our Take
When everyone has to pitch in

Allies of successive governments must account for themselves much better than they have done.
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Salman Khan tweets support to Sana Khan

After a hiatus of over 15 days Salman Khan returned to Twitter in full force to support his 'Mental' co-star Sana Khan who has been charged for an alleged kidnap-attempt.

Delhi HC upholds govt's step against Comedy Central

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre's decision to stop for ten days transmission of an entertainment channel for airing "obscene" dialogues and "vulgar" words besides being derogatory to women.

Angelina Jolie's post-mastectomy topless portrait to be auctioned

Hollywood celeb Angelina Jolie has been in the news for undergoing double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. Swedish artist Johan Andersson has now unveiled a controversial nude portrait of the actress post-surgery. Read more. 

Sarit Ray's review: Ishkq in Paris

This is the sort of Bollywood romance that used to set the box office on fire back in the 2000s. Producer-actor Zinta is on familiar territory, for she herself has starred in some of them. Sarit Ray writes.

Rashid Irani's review: Fast And Furious 6

The sixth entry in the blockbuster franchise which first vroomed across the multiplexes in 2001 focuses squarely on what the gearheads want: tyre-screeching mayhem, death-defying heroics and camera-caressing femmes. Rashid Irani writes.

Sana Khan's Bollywood career goes for a toss?

As news broke that actor Sana Khan had allegedly tried to kidnap a 15-year-old girl, the industry went abuzz with rumours about what will now happen to her Bollywood career.

Karan Johar turns 41, says no starry celebrations this time

It's Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar's birthday today. But the filmmaker, who hosted a much talked about, star-studded bash last year, plans a quiet birthday this time around. Read on to know his plans. 
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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

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Browse through your favourite lifestyle magazine as you spend the weekend at a leisurely pace.
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100 years of Indian cinema

As Indian cinema completes its centenary anniversary, we celebrate it by visiting all the defining moments in its history.
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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!
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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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Karnataka Assembly polls 2013

The latest news on the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections 2013
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T20-13

Spot-fixing effect: New law to be enacted soon

Huge challenge before CSK to overcome controversy and Mumbai

Mumbai beat Royals, face CSK in final

Pressure mounts, BCCI boss may be given out

Spot-fixing: fear of sponsor pullout looms over T20 league

Experience saw Royals through

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Sports

Dravid hints at retiring from T20 League

Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid has indicated that he will retire from the T20 League, after the Champions League T20 later this year.

Veil of secrecy on CSK abode

It's a norm for the Chennai Super Kings to enter with a bang. They have been the most consistent team in this Twenty20 meet. Somshuvra Laha reports.

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Weekly market review
Market snaps five-week rally; Sensex, Nifty tank 3%

A string of negative factors weighed heavily on the market as both benchmark indices, S&P Sensex and CNX Nifty, came off their nearly 30-month highs and tumbled 2.9% and 3.3% respectively during the week.

Expat Indian CEOs charm with new moves

Indian-born CEOs in the West have come a long way from the 1980s, when they were seen as geeks and nerds barely capable of making it to the top job. HT reports.
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Cannes 2013: Swishy swashy business


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The Gold Effect: Aishwarya at Cannes


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Romancing life: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone at an event

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Charity: a new reason to party

Hawaiian Shack will be one of the 360 clubs in the world to host a grand party as part of a global charitable initiative on June 27. In the last edition of this concept called The Global Party, in 2011, the bash was held at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Colaba.
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Jacqueline Fernandez and Sajid Khan split

Salman Khan’s co-star Sana Khan missing after kidnapping accusation

My cut-off age for marriage was 28 : Ranbir Kapoor

Pattinson puts Stewart through the ringer over Rupert Sanders cheating scandal

Singer-songwriter Georges Moustaki dies

Arnold Schwarzenegger caught grabbing ex wife’s butt on camera

Kim Kardashian congratulates ex-boyfreind Reggie Bush

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Petrol cars cheaper up to 5 years

Are you planning to buy a diesel car because the fuel is cheaper than petrol? Read this report very carefully before you decide. Sumant Banerji reports.

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An XUV500 flying off crests, being thrown sideways and thrashing rally cars on the national championship rally circuit! We find out just how it's done

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Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu: sources

Yahoo has submitted a formal proposal to buy Hulu, joining a growing list of bidders for the video service owned by News Corp and Walt Disney Co, two sources with knowledge of the bid told Reuters on Friday.

    2014 launch predicted for Apple’s ‘iWatch’

    Industry watchers believe Apple's smartwatch device will focus on tracking, biometrics and online security, rather than replicating iPhone features.

    New Xbox will support 3D gaming and ultra-high definition video

    Although both technologies are still in their nascent stages, Microsoft is taking steps to ensure its latest console is ready when they are to enter the mainstream

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    Review: Faith and Freedom, Gandhi in History

    Mushirul Hasan examines why Gandhi could not mitigate the Muslim nationalism that led to the creation of Pakistan.

      Review: A life apart, an autobiography

      One of the most arresting things about feminist writer and poet Prabha Khaitan’s autobiography (entitled Anya se Ananya in the Hindi original) is its naked narrative and its almost poetic vulnerability.
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      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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      Top 10 summer destinations for 2013

      Users of popular crowd-sourced travel site Gogobot have chosen their favorite destinations this summer, giving top nods to Barcelona for its sun-soaked beaches, dynamic outdoor scene and cosmopolitan offerings.

        Take the plunge: adventure-tourism options waiting for you

        Planning to get away from the city heat? Seek some adventure across the globe with myriad of skydive and bungee jump options.

        Tips on how to score a free upgrade

        Be nice. Get mad. Be early. Be late. These are some of the contradictory tips travelers have to offer when it comes to trying to score a free flight upgrade.

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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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