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PM pushes for reforms, expects growth to be around 6.5 pc

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who as finance minister in the 90s initiated liberalisation, today said his government would steadily pursue reforms to feed economic growth, while withdrawing the fiscal stimulus by next year.
Madhu Koda discharged, to be questioned by IT officials in Ranchi
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, who has been discharged from a city hospital, will be questioned by the Income Tax Department at his residence here in connection with the Rs 2,000 crore hawala transaction case. Koda says he is 'innocent'
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Dalai Lama gets rousing reception in Tawang
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, arrived in this picturesque town in Arunachal Pradesh on a four-day visit. The 74-year-old Tibetan monk, who flew in Tawang from Guwahati by a helicopter, was received at the helipad by Arunachal Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and other ministers.

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    Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama steps off a helicopter after his arrival at Tawang Helipad in Arunchal Pradesh.
     
     
    Grant's movie misery
    My films leave me feeling suicidal: Hugh Grant
    "Normally, when I see the first cut, I'm suicidal. I want to go to that euthanasia clinic in Switzerland and have myself put down,” revealed the actor. Read on to know the bad performances that haunt Grant...
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    Bluestar was too little, too late
    The real criticism of Bluestar is not that the forces of the Indian State entered the Golden Temple in 1984. The real problem is that they did not go in much earlier and take out Bhindranwale and his gang of terrorist murderers, writes Vir Sanghvi.
     
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    Desperate in Dublin: citizens grope in a ravaged economy
    Not politicians, bankers or developers but the indomitable average Irish will take the country out of its financial pain, reports Gautam Chikermane.
    Wheat zone goes bananas
    A New leaf A 10-acre experiment in lucrative banana cultivation has kindled a new phase in Punjab’s agriculture. Vishal Rambani reports.

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    Bollinger, Johnson restricts India to 170

    Doug Bollinger and Mitchell Johnson wreaked havoc with the ball, sharing eight wickets between them to bowl out India for a paltry 170 in the do-or-die sixth one-dayer against Australia at the Jawharlal Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. See Scorecard

    Now or never, twice over
    The narrow loss in Hyderabad pushed India on to the backfoot in the seven-match series as Australia took a 3-2 lead. Psychologically, the pressure is on the home team as they need to win the remaining two games to stop the visitors from clinching the series, reports Atreyo Mukhopadhyay.

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    Real security lapses

    Why did the PM not call on the grieving family? That would have been the proper thing to do, writes Karan Thapar.

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    We at Political Tours Ltd bring you an absolutely unique experience, an amazing once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Manas Chakravarty on the itinerary for the Kolkata political tour.
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    Emraan, Soha promote Tum Mile
    Director Mahesh Bhatt, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi and Soha Ali Khan with others during a press conference of upcoming film Tum Mile in Kolkata.

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    Sonam Kapoor says no to Abhishek

    Apparently, Ms Kapoor was approached for a role in Khele Hum Jee Jaan Se, after Asin opted out. But she didn’t take it up. And there are a couple of reasons for her refusal....
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    Rihanna still has hots for Chris

    Despite being violently attacked, singer Rihanna says she still loves Chris Brown. The 21-year-old star says they are“obsessed” with each other, and despite being punched and bitten, she still doesn’t hate the singer.

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    Is your spouse cheating on you?
    Has a sudden change in your partner’s behaviour made you a little suspicious and makes you check his/her relationship status on Facebook every few days? If yes, there’s something you need to check on.
    Now, flaunt your hair in style!
    Headbands are now back in vogue. The trend was only reinforced by the number of designers who showcased hair accessories at the just concluded Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.


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    American singer Bruce Springsteen has reportedly stepped into a writer's boots quietly working on an autobiography. It could be the biggest rock music autobiography of all time. Read on to know more.
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    Where eagles dare

    If you have a head for heights and a passion for dogfights, join the Indian Air Force and become a fighter pilot, says Vimal Chander Joshi.

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      The Gruffalo voted best bedtime story!

      The children's classic penned by Julia Donaldson, tells the story of a mouse who hoodwinks an owl, a fox and a snake before finally getting the better off the terrifying Gruffalo itself.