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Auto driver sent to jail for 6 months for rash drivingBaalu meets Sonia to lobby for Kani RS seatSwiss govt refuses to re-open case against ZardariChina completes mass surveillance scheme in TibetGuilty of tax evasion, D&G fined €500,000Four cong MLAs turn out to vote for NitishPresident house to connect with the common man with sportsHC nod to turning Gole Market into museumInjured Venus pulls out of WimbledonMerc boss Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre troubleAuto driver sent to jail for 6 months for rash drivingBaalu meets Sonia to lobby for Kani RS seatSwiss govt refuses to re-open case against ZardariChina completes mass surveillance scheme in TibetGuilty of tax evasion, D&G fined €500,000Four cong MLAs turn out to vote for NitishPresident house to connect with the common man with sportsHC nod to turning Gole Market into museumInjured Venus pulls out of WimbledonMerc boss Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre troubleAuto driver sent to jail for 6 months for rash drivingBaalu meets Sonia to lobby for Kani RS seatSwiss govt refuses to re-open case against ZardariChina completes mass surveillance scheme in TibetGuilty of tax evasion, D&G fined €500,000Four cong MLAs turn out to vote for NitishPresident house to connect with the common man with sportsHC nod to turning Gole Market into museumInjured Venus pulls out of WimbledonMerc boss Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre troubleAuto driver sent to jail for 6 months for rash drivingBaalu meets Sonia to lobby for Kani RS seatSwiss govt refuses to re-open case against ZardariChina completes mass surveillance scheme in TibetGuilty of tax evasion, D&G fined €500,000Four cong MLAs turn out to vote for NitishPresident house to connect with the common man with sportsHC nod to turning Gole Market into museumInjured Venus pulls out of WimbledonMerc boss Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre troubleAuto driver sent to jail for 6 months for rash drivingBaalu meets Sonia to lobby for Kani RS seatSwiss govt refuses to re-open case against ZardariChina completes mass surveillance scheme in TibetGuilty of tax evasion, D&G fined €500,000Four cong MLAs turn out to vote for NitishPresident house to connect with the common man with sportsHC nod to turning Gole Market into museumInjured Venus pulls out of WimbledonMerc boss Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre trouble
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Hovoc in the hills
Rain horror unfolds in hills, 182 dead, thousands missing

Close to 63,000 people remained stranded or cut off in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand on Wednesday as the toll touched 150 and the rain finally let up after three days, helping authorities step up rescue and relief operations. Builder greed led to nature's fury |

Millions go hungry but India lost foodgrain worth Rs. 45 cr in 5 years

Foodgrain, worth Rs. 45 cr was damaged mostly during handling and storage and could have fed at least 2.5 lakh people every year. The Centre might again be required to go in a damage control mode. Harinder Baweja reports.

No US-Taliban talks scheduled: State Department

The United States has not scheduled talks with the Taliban, the State Department said, after reports that discussions with the Afghan insurgent group could begin this week in Qatar.

Coalgate: CBI registers FIR against Delhi firm

Oil minister Moily denies Dasgupta's charges on RIL

In Delhi, Yamuna rises fast, furious

CBI to access chopper deal recordings

Join poll process, PM to tell valley outfits

Guru’s hanging was not a secret operation: Centre

Court refuses to hear bail plea of Vinay Kumar

Bihar CM, his ex-deputy not friends anymore

China completes mass surveillance scheme in Tibet

Swiss govt refuses to re-open case against Zardari

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Build — and collapse

The monsoon alone cannot be blamed for the Uttarakhand disaster, writes KumKum Dasgupta.

Answering aspirations

Indian business is getting more efficient and workers more productive. That may actually be ominous news for India, writes Samar Halarnkar.
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monsoon mayhem
Man’s greed triggered tragedy

Contrary to reports blaming the Kedarnath disaster on cloudburst, the meteorological department has clarified that it was due to excessive rainfall. Haphazard construction compounded the damage caused by heavy rainfall. Abhinav Madhwal reports. FULL COVERAGE

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Solar glare on Chandy

It has all the ingredients of a Bollywood potboiler — dubious deals, sex, murder and villains with political connections. And it has embroiled Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy’s aides, Ramesh Babu reports.

City robbers swap your jewellery for gold loans

Robbers and snatchers in the city have found an inventive and minimum-risk way of getting rid of their booty - exchanging it for cold hard cash at the neighbourhood finance firm offering attractive gold loans. Jatin Anand reports.

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Truce ends 7-year fight over fighting rooster

This is no cock-and-bull story. A seven-year fight over a champion fighter cock ended this week with the warring parties settling it out of court, Rajesh Upadhyay reports.

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Surveillance and censorship in China

Can the Chinese government so tightly censor the information on the internet without keeping a 24/7, multi-level watch on what its citizens writing and sharing on the net? The simple answer is, no. Sutirtho Patranobis writes. Car-Nama

Parineeti Chopra, Sushant Singh Rajput get sassy in Shudh Desi Romance

Newcomers Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput impressed all with their flawless performances in Ishaqzaade and Kai Po Che respectively. And now the two are back in this super fun flick called Shudh Desi Romance. WATCH TRAILER

The Lego Movie trailer releases and it's 'squarely' hilarious

The first teaser for the next Warner Bros. animated comedy is revealed. The Lego Movie will be entirely dedicated to the famous Danish bricks and the two-minute teaser includes everything from Superman, Batman to...
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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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On our day, we can beat any team: Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews exuded confidence as he stated that his team is physically and mentally ready for the challenge that will be posed a by formidable a Indian side led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy.

MV Sridhar appointed India's team manager for WI tour

MV Sridhar was today appointed manager of the Indian cricket team for the tri-series in the West Indies starting June 28.
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Mukesh firm to invest Rs. 12,000 cr in power

Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani is powering up to meet his ambitious Rs. 150,000-crore investment plan touching various sectors. Anupama Airy reports.

Cobrapost stings HSBC, Stanchart

Global banking behemoths HSBC and Standard Chartered, whose employees were today accused of  participating in money laundering in the latest sting operation by investigative website Cobrapost, have launched probes into the allegations. 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Top 20 airlines in the world

Middle Eastern and Asian carriers have emerged the big winners in a list of the world’s top 20 airlines as decided by flyers from 160 countries.

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.

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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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