rediff.com: Today's Headlines - 04 December, 2013

LIVE! Delhi records highest poll code violations
Delhi witnesses RECORD turnout; 66% cast votes - 22:49 IST
Will Telangana be formed with 12 districts? - 22:26 IST
2013 assembly elections: What the exit polls are saying - 21:54 IST
Assam: Gunman hijacks school van, abducts girl - 21:44 IST
'Move to abrogate Article 370 will reopen J-K's accession to India' - 20:50 IST
NDA to press for Telangana Bill in Winter Session of Parl - 20:16 IST
Man convicted of killing Indian-American ex-girlfriend's father, sister - 20:09 IST
EVMs malfunction at several polling booths in Delhi - 19:59 IST
Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family - 19:37 IST
Demands for Justice Ganguly's resignation increase - 19:31 IST
Move to revoke Article 370 will reopen J-K's accession to India: Omar - 19:30 IST
India, Pakistan should shed their old baggage: Hina Rabbani Khar - 19:24 IST
Pakistan won't win a war against India in my lifetime: PM - 19:11 IST
Court grants 24 hr custody of Narayan Sai to Gujarat Police - 19:10 IST
Rane called up, requested his son be released: Parrikar - 19:04 IST
Charge-sheet likely within one month in Tejpal's case: Goa CM - 18:22 IST
India-born author Manil Suri wins 'Bad Sex in Fiction Award' - 18:05 IST
Report on Kashmir issue triggering war 'incorrect': Pakistan - 17:56 IST
Journos BEWARE! Taliban to target media outlets for false report on Sachin - 17:31 IST
Delhi polls: Many voters use 'None Of The Above' option - 17:21 IST
Over 60 per cent voter turnout in Delhi: Election Commission - 17:17 IST
No fan for Tarun Tejpal in police lock up, says court - 16:56 IST
Biden arrives in China amid tensions over air defence zone - 16:52 IST
Rape, murder, prostitution, hawala: The shady world of Asaram & son - 16:40 IST
Tehelka case: Former editor Shoma Chaudhury summoned by Goa police - 16:35 IST
'Sudden cardiac arrests are not as sudden as assumed' - 16:32 IST
India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror - 16:31 IST
Narayan Sai's women supporters beat up man outside Delhi court - 16:13 IST
Mars mission travels beyond Earth's sphere of influence - 16:08 IST
'Newsweek' to return to print after one-year break - 16:01 IST
US court dismisses human rights violation case against Badal - 15:59 IST
Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session - 15:58 IST
100 pc confident of BJP's victory in Delhi: CM candidate - 15:57 IST
PHOTOS: What made Rahul wait in a queue for 30 mins? - 15:39 IST
US fugitive wanted in homicide case arrested in Jalandhar - 15:25 IST
Kashmir may trigger Indo-Pak war, says Sharif: Report - 14:59 IST
GoM to deliberate upon demand for Hyderabad as Union Territory - 14:39 IST
Justice Ganguly, accused of sexual harassment, should quit: Trinamool - 14:29 IST
People of Delhi will win polls, says Kejriwal - 14:11 IST
General Bikram Singh likely to be promoted as tri-service chief - 13:37 IST
Won't interfere in Kashmir issue; India-Pak can sort it on their own: US - 13:33 IST
Toll booth vandalism: Maharashtra minister's son freed on bail - 13:13 IST
Thane: Man, who chopped wife's body into pieces, arrested - 13:11 IST
US Sikhs launch app to report racial profiling at airports - 12:33 IST
What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command? - 12:25 IST
Pitted against Kejriwal, Sheila Dikshit keeps her fingers crossed - 12:09 IST
Bangalore ATM attacker identified, police to nab him soon - 11:02 IST
No change in US visa policy towards Modi -- at least for now - 10:47 IST
India needs a law to deal with fake babas: Prakash Karat - 10:38 IST
Arvind Kejriwal, Hamid Ansari among first to cast votes in Delhi - 09:57 IST
Maharashtra minister's son held for attacking toll plaza staff - 09:31 IST
Mahatma Gandhi's march of 1913 re-enacted in South Africa - 02:44 IST
Karachi: 13 killed in sectarian violence - 01:39 IST
Indian man to be extradited to US on murder charges - 01:38 IST

Shamita in a figure-hugging number leaves us gasping for breath - 18:31 IST
Why you should NOT drink too much water - 18:31 IST
Travel: The best bird-watching destinations in India! - 18:31 IST
How to get back to work after a long break - 18:30 IST
How your credit card can ruin your chances of buying a home - 18:30 IST
Top 5 Windows 8 ultrabooks - 18:30 IST
What it takes to be a winner! - 18:03 IST
Is US safe for Indian students? Diplomat says YES! - 17:05 IST

Wipro to log out of PC manufacturing business - 20:42 IST
India to withdraw order suspending tax benefits: Cyprus - 20:27 IST
Chidambaram offers a fresh chance to tax evaders - 19:47 IST
Emirates slashes fares by up to 20% for Indian honeymooners - 19:28 IST
Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM - 19:20 IST
Cadbury ropes in Ranbir Kapoor, Karthi as brand ambassadors for Oreo - 19:18 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 18:12 IST
15-year-old boy, mother buy cars for $ 1 each! - 18:07 IST
Food security should not distort global agri market: EU - 18:05 IST
Honda Cars to hike prices of entire range from January - 18:00 IST
Rupee gains on Power Grid share-sale inflows - 17:46 IST
Entertainment battle moves to the web - 17:33 IST
'India will be largest source of oil demand after 2020' - 16:55 IST
CNG prices may be hiked in Mumbai - 16:44 IST
Irrigation scam: PIL for independent scrutiny - 16:32 IST
Markets end lower on weak Asian cues - 16:18 IST
Downturn in services sector eases in Nov, hiring on ice - 16:15 IST
India allows greater flexibility for pension fund investments - 16:14 IST
PowerGrid issue charges up grey market - 16:05 IST
Most corrupt countries in the world; India ranks at 94 - 16:00 IST
Shopping with loyalty or thinking like a trader? - 15:52 IST
Peace Clause: India may lose G33 support - 15:17 IST
Tech stocks take a breather but further upside expected - 14:47 IST
Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car - 14:43 IST
Car recalled? Get the problem fixed - 13:40 IST
25 countries that saw biggest change in real estate loans - 13:25 IST
Can India bounce back to a high growth phase? - 12:53 IST
India's current account vulnerability falls, but risks remain - 12:52 IST
Wal-Mart pays lawyer fees for dozens of execs in bribery probe - 12:45 IST
Obama to draw attention to income gap - 12:27 IST
12 biggest social-media sites in the world - 12:19 IST
Private sector output drops for fifth successive month: HSBC - 12:02 IST
Downturn in services sector eases in Nov, hiring on ice - 11:50 IST
In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors - 11:31 IST
Hidden jewels get a polish at Tata group - 11:29 IST
Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin - 11:22 IST
India acts tough, not to negotiate on food security - 11:12 IST
'Delhi, Mumbai will be among world's 5 largest cities by 2030' - 10:27 IST
In India, smugglers move gold like narcotics - 10:25 IST
Can 'Modinomics' work wonders for India? - 10:09 IST
Hyderabad Metro among world's 8 most spectacular infra projects - 09:54 IST
FDA asks Wockhardt to conduct global assessment of its plants - 09:12 IST
Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities - 09:04 IST
Why India is no longer a medical tourism hotspot - 08:30 IST
Narrowing CAD to help lift rupee, ease inflation - 08:29 IST
India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys - 08:28 IST

Getting used to pace and bounce in SA biggest challenge: Dhoni - 20:34 IST
Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel - 17:44 IST
Yuvraj, Jadeja lead hopes in SA; check out players' record - 16:15 IST
Australia name Bollinger, Coulter-Nile as Perth cover - 14:35 IST
Barmy Army laughs off competition from The Fanatics - 14:15 IST
India face daunting task in post-Tendulkar era as SA ODIs kick-off - 14:12 IST
Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit' - 12:31 IST
Taylor's double ton helps NZ to mammoth total - 12:21 IST
South Africa coach says India series 'would be good gauge of progress' - 12:10 IST
Michael Clarke fit for second Ashes Test - 10:51 IST
Zaheer, Pujara leave for South Africa - 10:26 IST
Vote: Your ICC Cricketer of the Year - 08:02 IST

United States intends to bid for 2024 Olympic Games - 18:52 IST
Italy want drink breaks to counter World Cup heat - 15:52 IST
Adidas unveil Brazuca ball for Brazil World Cup finals - 11:27 IST
Tomic links up with Croatian coach during dad's ban - 11:09 IST
2014 Rio World Cup prize money set for huge increase - 11:02 IST
Maradona to play 'Match for Peace' in Cuba - 10:42 IST
Pot luck: FIFA to go ahead with controversial WC draw procedure - 10:24 IST
Injury-Hit Dortmund in German Cup quarters - 10:01 IST
EPL: Chamakh shines in Palace win over West Ham - 09:51 IST

Kareena, Shahid, Akshay: Actors who BADLY need a hit - 18:22 IST
Ragini MMS actress Kainaz Motivala gets married - 17:08 IST
HIGHEST PAID TV actors: Sofia Vergara beats Ashton Kutcher - 16:25 IST
Over 6,000 people attend San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival - 13:51 IST
The 10 WORST Saif Ali Khan Films - 12:58 IST
Salman Khan's Jai Ho gets a new heroine - 11:34 IST
From Hema Malini to Zeenat Aman: Meet Bollywood's Club 60 - 10:50 IST
'Kalyana Samayal Saadham is not a regular romantic comedy' - 09:10 IST

Delhi witnesses RECORD turnout; 66% cast votes - 22:49 IST
2013 assembly elections: What the exit polls are saying - 21:54 IST
Shamita in a figure-hugging number leaves us gasping for breath - 18:31 IST
Why you should NOT drink too much water - 18:31 IST
Travel: The best bird-watching destinations in India! - 18:31 IST
How to get back to work after a long break - 18:30 IST
How your credit card can ruin your chances of buying a home - 18:30 IST
Top 5 Windows 8 ultrabooks - 18:30 IST
Kareena, Shahid, Akshay: Actors who BADLY need a hit - 18:22 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 18:12 IST
15-year-old boy, mother buy cars for $ 1 each! - 18:07 IST
What it takes to be a winner! - 18:03 IST
Entertainment battle moves to the web - 17:33 IST
Over 60 per cent voter turnout in Delhi: Election Commission - 17:17 IST
Ragini MMS actress Kainaz Motivala gets married - 17:08 IST
Is US safe for Indian students? Diplomat says YES! - 17:05 IST
Rape, murder, prostitution, hawala: The shady world of Asaram & son - 16:40 IST
'Sudden cardiac arrests are not as sudden as assumed' - 16:32 IST
HIGHEST PAID TV actors: Sofia Vergara beats Ashton Kutcher - 16:25 IST
Markets end lower on weak Asian cues - 16:18 IST
Most corrupt countries in the world; India ranks at 94 - 16:00 IST
PHOTOS: What made Rahul wait in a queue for 30 mins? - 15:39 IST
Tech stocks take a breather but further upside expected - 14:47 IST
Suzuki unveils stunning A-Star concept car - 14:43 IST
Barmy Army laughs off competition from The Fanatics - 14:15 IST
India face daunting task in post-Tendulkar era as SA ODIs kick-off - 14:12 IST
Car recalled? Get the problem fixed - 13:40 IST
25 countries that saw biggest change in real estate loans - 13:25 IST
The 10 WORST Saif Ali Khan Films - 12:58 IST
Can India bounce back to a high growth phase? - 12:53 IST
Wal-Mart pays lawyer fees for dozens of execs in bribery probe - 12:45 IST
Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit' - 12:31 IST
12 biggest social-media sites in the world - 12:19 IST
Downturn in services sector eases in Nov, hiring on ice - 11:50 IST
Hidden jewels get a polish at Tata group - 11:29 IST
Iconic images capture the beauty of Aston Martin - 11:22 IST
From Hema Malini to Zeenat Aman: Meet Bollywood's Club 60 - 10:50 IST
'Delhi, Mumbai will be among world's 5 largest cities by 2030' - 10:27 IST
In India, smugglers move gold like narcotics - 10:25 IST
Can 'Modinomics' work wonders for India? - 10:09 IST
Arvind Kejriwal, Hamid Ansari among first to cast votes in Delhi - 09:57 IST
Hyderabad Metro among world's 8 most spectacular infra projects - 09:54 IST
'Kalyana Samayal Saadham is not a regular romantic comedy' - 09:10 IST
Why India is no longer a medical tourism hotspot - 08:30 IST
Vote: Your ICC Cricketer of the Year - 08:02 IST

Dr Anirban Ganguly: Debating Article 370 is an expression of confidence in our strength