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No record of Jafri calling Modi for help, claims SIT

The Supreme Court-appointed SIT, headed by RK Raghavan, has reportedly found nothing to substantiate the allegation that Ehsan Jafri had called up Modi’s office for help when rioters reached the Gulbarg Society, highly placed sources told HT. Mahesh Langa and Nagendar Sharma report. SIT verdict on CM no surprise, says ex-top cop | What happened that day | Status of major riot cases re-investigated by SIT | Timeline

India readies ‘contingency plan’ for new scenario in Maldives

As Maldives finds itself caught up in a crisis, India has updated a “contingency plan” to address fallout of the new scenario unfolding in the Indian Ocean cluster islands. Jayanth Jacob and Rahul Singh report. Arrest warrant against ex-Prez | Was it really a coup in Maldives?

Scaling the wall

India, China may tie up for fuel hunt

After China's recent opposition to India’s oil and gas hunt in the South China sea, the stage is set for the two largest-growing economies of the world to join hands in their pursuit to acquire oil and gas assets abroad. Anupama Airy reports. Common interests and contentions

Age row: Government set to clarify stand in SC

Chennai schoolboy stabs teacher to death in class

Thursday was Feb’s coldest, today could be worse

Election Commission censure for Salman Khurshid

BJP brass wanted me out, says Acharya

Grab porngate opportunity to oust BJP: Cong

12-yr-old Delhi boy dies aping TV serial suicide

Maya blames Gandhis for Amethi, Rae Bareli woes

Battered baby: Fight for her life continues

BJP 'supermarket of corruption, pornography': Cong

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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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One for girl child: MP priests add 8th phera

In a country where marriage vows mostly remain just that, there is a community in Bundelkhand that has introduced an eighth ‘phera’ to save the girl child. The extra solemn round of the sacred fire would signify a pledge to save the girl child. HT reports.

Bollywood beauties turn item girls

Item song queens Mallika Sherawat, Malaika Arora Khan, Yaana Gupta and Rakhi Sawant, kindly step aside as a host of leading Bollywood ladies are stepping into your domain with their first item songs in the coming months.

HT Blogs | Foreign Hand
India, Islands and an Ocean

The Maldivian political crisis is a suitable reminder of how difficult it is to run a sphere of influence. This archipelago nation should be a snap for New Delhi. Pramit Pal Chaudhuri writes. Car-Nama | Expletive Deleted
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In the scheme of things but little role to play

After India's loss to Australia in the opening CB Series tie against Melbourne on Sunday, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the team required a “fast bowling all-rounder”. Amol Karhadkar reports. Irfan Pathan in figures

Top-sy turvy Lanka look to turn the tide

Sri Lanka’s top order batsmen will have to deliver when they go into their second tri-series match against in-form Australia, hoping to revive their fortunes after a series of indifferent shows of late. Match reckoner

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UAE’s Etisalat takes $827-mn charge against Indian ops

Emirates Telecommunication Corp Ltd (Etisalat) wrote off the value of its Indian operations on Thursday, booking an $827 million impairment charge, after the Supreme Court ordered the cancellation of 122 telecoms licences. A widening gulf

Sahara, US’ Turner in construction JV

Sahara Prime City, the real estate arm of Subroto Roy-led Sahara Group, on Thursday announced a joint venture with US-based construction major Turner Construction and special situation investment firm Acropolis Capital. The venture will invest $100 million or around Rs 500 crore within the next five years. HT reports.

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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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Amitabh to undergo abdominal surgery

Karan Johar, KRK's Twitter account hacked!

Poonam Pandey tweets hot bikini pic

Subhash Ghai to appeal in Supreme Court

Celebs react to ministers watching porn

Aamir Khan prays for Yuvraj's speedy recovery

SRK's daughter thinks he's a bad role model

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Google to launch Dropbox rival?

In an effort to tap the growing popularity of cloud computing, Google is reportedly getting ready to take on Dropbox with its own cloud-based storage service.

Flipkart gets Letsbuy.com

One of India’s leading  online stores, Flipkart said on Thursday it had acquired rival retailer Letsbuy.com in an e-commerce industry consolidation move days after global e-tailing giant Amazon.com started its store in India. HT reports.

Marilyn Monroe is now on Twitter

If you thought the Hollywood beauty has risen from the dead to regale you with witty wisecracks on Twitter, you're mistaken. But if you want a one-stop place to get all the dope on Marilyn Monroe, you can follow the actress on her 'official' Twitter page.

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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.

    Steve Martin's novel to be made into a film

    Actor and comedian Steve Martin's novel An Object of Beauty will be adapted on film and star Hollywood beauty Amy Adams of The Fighter and Julie & Julia fame.
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    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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