These were some of the most read stories on hindustantimes.com on the last day of the year:  

Delhi rape victim cremated, weeks before wedding
Just the way she was whisked away to Singapore — for better treatment — the gangrape victim, who died on Saturday was cremated away from the public glare within hours of a chartered Air India plane bringing the body back at 3.30 am on Sunday. Read more.



Facebook, Twitter campaign demands Honey Singh ban for lewd lyrics
Popular youth icon Yo Yo Honey Singh has come under the scanner for his misogynistic lyrics. A petition filed by Kalpana Misra via Change.org appeals for a ban on the Punjabi rapper's New Year's eve performance. Read more.

Delhi gangrape: Rs. 15 lakh compensation for the victim's family
The Delhi government on Monday announced a compensation of Rs.15 lakh to the family of the gangrape victim who died on Saturday. Read more.

Minor molested in Delhi bus was raped by stepbrother
Fresh facts have emerged in the case of a minor girl molested in a bus in New Delhi with police arresting her teenaged stepbrother for allegedly raping her six months ago and molesting her thereafter. Read more.