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Hindustan Times Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | Last Updated 14:46 IST 

Spot-fixing case
Police may question BCCI president's son-in-law Guru Meiyappan

The Mumbai Police is likely to question BCCI president N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, according to report. Meiyappan is the CEO of T20 domestic cricket League team - Chennai Super Kings. I'm innocent, never indulged in spot-fixing: Sreesanth

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh to unveil UPA report card today

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and PM Manmohan Singh will today unveil the UPA's last annual report before hitting the next LS polls. Hindustan Times brings you an exclusive glimpse of what the ruling coalition has to say about its tenure so far.
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India seeks access to 26/11 convicts Rana and Headley from US

India has sought access from the US to the 26/11 attack convict David Headley and his accomplice Tahawwur Rana, both of whom were sentenced by a Chicago court after being found guilty of terror charges.

Court extends custody of CBI SP Vivek Dutt, 3 others

Not given clean chit to Mayawati: UP lokayukta

India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

Jessica case: HC to decide fate of hostile witnesses

BJP dares Azam Khan to contest against Varun

Indian school teacher found dead in Maldives

Apple CEO makes no apology for tax strategy

Aam Aadmi Party criticises new CAG's appointment

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang begins Pakistan visit

Delhi records season's hottest morning

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Our Take
Make a pitch for fair play

Anything less than a thorough clean-up will destroy the little credibility that is left in cricket.

Now let there be more learning

Excessive control and irresponsible criticism has contributed in the paralysis of some Indian private universities. Santosh Choubey writes.
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Sanjay Dutt shifted to Pune jail from Mumbai

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was secretly shifted from a Mumbai prison to a Pune jail in the wee hours today, sources said. There were three police vans that took him to the Pune jail, he added.

Aishwarya to join Madonna, Beyonce for London concert

After a dazzling show at Cannes Film Festival, Bollywood star Aishwarya, along with her husband Abhishek, will join international singing stars Madonna and Beyonce at a charity concert in London as the celebrity presenter next month.

S Sreesanth: in a filmy spot

Malayalam filmmakers Shaji Kailas and A K Sajan have announced a film on tainted cricketer Sreesanth’s life. This has not gone down well with Bollywood. Filmmakers Ramesh Taurani, Onir, Mahesh Bhatt speak their minds.

US panel okays immigration reform bill, Indian techies to benefit

The US measure to deal with the problem of more than 11 million illegal immigrnts, including 260,000 Indians, has now moved to the Senate floor for consideration.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up

Microsoft Corp unveiled the Xbox One, its first new gaming console in eight years, and its strongest push so far to dominate consumers' living rooms with an array of exclusive media content.

Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches record auction price

The 1997 book, featuring handwritten notes, 22 original illustrations and a 43-page "second thoughts" commentary by the author, fetched the highest price to date for a printed book by Rowling, Sotheby's said in a statement.

Mahatma Gandhi’s blood goes for Rs. 5.8 lakhs

A microscope slide with traces of Mahatma Gandhi’s blood, preserved for nearly 90 years, sold for well below the guide price set by a British auctioneer on Tuesday – a year after a similar sale stirred a row. Dipankar De Sarkar 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.

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...

Karnataka Assembly polls 2013

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

Sahara dumps T20 league, Team India, blames BCCI for decision

Squarely blaming the BCCI for its decision, Sahara asked the board not to approach it for reconciliation. In a statement, the group said it had not pulled out at the start of the league season despite legal advice in “utter sportsmanship spirit”. HT reports.
Pushed to breaking point again

Shaken Royals take on stable Sunrisers in knockout clash

Ahead of the Eliminator, the Jaipur team stayed put in its home base, practicing in the morning session. They are comfortable there and know the place, said an official. Khurram Habib reports. Face off
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Sonam Kapoor is under-utilised: Anand Rai

Director Anand L Rai, who has directed Sonam Kapoor in his upcoming film, Raanjhanna, feels she is underutilised as an actress. "I think Sonam is under-utilised. The kind of performance she has given in this film is amazing. The way she was involved with the film was tremendous. Wait and watch Sonam."
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Exercise in mornings, sleep better

If you want to sleep well, make an exercise schedule for the mornings, a new study suggests.  A study also found that when women woke up earlier, they were more active throughout the day.
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BlackBerry shifting emphasis from smartphones to services

BlackBerry no longer owns the fast-paced, innovative smartphone world but the company, whose email-on-your-hip devices once revolutionized the industry, now aims to run it.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up

Microsoft Corp unveiled the Xbox One, its first new gaming console in eight years, and its strongest push so far to dominate consumers' living rooms with an array of exclusive media content.

Samsung offering $800,000 reward for killer apps

Samsung is courting developers in the hopes of bringing more Galaxy-feature-specific apps to its existing and future handsets.

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Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches record auction price

The 1997 book, featuring handwritten notes, 22 original illustrations and a 43-page "second thoughts" commentary by the author, fetched the highest price to date for a printed book by Rowling, Sotheby's said in a statement.

Remembering Uttam Kumar

When the author mentions on the back cover that there hasn’t really been a memoir in English on the Bengali actor, he is absolutely right. While the new generation might be oblivious to this guy’s acting prowess, there are many in the cinematic world who still swear by his name.

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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Pulsing European beach city named top summer destination

Barcelona’s Mediterranean weather, cosmopolitan offerings, beaches and pulsing music and outdoor festival scene have made the Spanish city the top summer destination for users of the popular crowd-sourced travel guide Gogobot.

Top 10 quirky museums around the world

Hear the word museum and odds are you conjure up an image of portrait halls and sculpture gardens - the traditional home of traditional art. However, the world is a huge, creative and even quirky place.

Treetop accommodations growing in popularity

Adventurous travelers interested in branching out may want to consider looking beyond the standard hotel room and gazing further afield at an increasingly popular kind of accommodation: treehouse hotels.

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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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