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Live! HC rejects PIL challenging construction of 'Statue of Unity'
Kolkata rape victim's father accepts Nitish's job offer in Bihar - 22:35 IST
Kumar Vishwas mocks Rahul's visits to Dalit homes, then apes him - 21:08 IST
PIX: Makarsankranti dip at Gangasagar in evening hours after 65 yrs - 20:49 IST
'No help from FBI on Dawood, Shinde is lying' - 20:28 IST
PM pitches for N-power, says require energy to sustain growth - 20:23 IST
Three militants gunned down in Sopore - 20:06 IST
Sri Lankan courts order release of 163 fishermen - 20:02 IST
Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation - 19:58 IST
Priyanka Gandhi to campaign only in Raebareli, Amethi: Cong - 19:48 IST
Israel bids final farewell to controversial Ariel Sharon - 19:19 IST
NCP to finalise Lok Sabha candidates on Jan 21 - 18:45 IST
Bhushan made no reference to referendum: Yogendra Yadav - 18:29 IST
PM's jibe at Modi: Beware of those trying to 'redefine secularism' - 17:55 IST
'Hindu Raksha Dal member' disrupts Bhushan's presser - 17:37 IST
Kanimozhi, Raja likely be chargesheeted soon by ED - 17:23 IST
Shiv Sena hits out at Devyani's father for terming media casteist - 17:20 IST
Medha Patkar announces support to AAP - 17:14 IST
India won't sit quietly if Pak breaks rules: Army chief - 17:10 IST
When will M K Stalin, the chosen one, take over? - 16:57 IST
Taking cue from AAP, Cong demands power tariff cut in Mumbai - 16:29 IST
Italian couple study the Aam Aadmi Party's representative democracy - 16:05 IST
Sachin Pilot appointed Rajasthan Congress chief - 16:04 IST
No more 'janta darbar', Kejriwal goes for course correction - 15:59 IST
Modi's 'Jayanthi tax' barb leaves Congress fuming - 15:56 IST
Time is running out for the Great Congress Makeover! - 15:21 IST
AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls - 15:12 IST
'It's Kejriwal's position that needs security' - 14:54 IST
Bangalore South: What works for Nilekani, and what doesn't - 14:12 IST
Where is India's most dangerous terrorist? NO IDEA, say agencies - 13:49 IST
Aam Aadmi Party hurries to put systems in place - 13:27 IST
Why Andhra CM wants the party to throw him out! - 13:27 IST
Intern moves SC for inquiry against Justice Swatanter Kumar - 12:26 IST
Dhoom3 director: 'One man's telephone bill is another man's earnings for a year' - 11:53 IST
Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka? - 11:48 IST
'Handgun named after Delhi braveheart an insult to her memory' - 11:25 IST
Civil servants will not forget AAP's rule in a hurry - 11:20 IST
BJP presents chargesheet against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh to President Pranab - 10:57 IST
After ousting Congress in Delhi, AAP targets Haryana - 10:53 IST
UP police to provide 'Z' category security to Kejriwal - 10:11 IST
PHOTOS: Tales from the forgotten villages of Ladakh - 08:32 IST
ODD WORLD: Superman takes first bath of 2014! - 08:31 IST

How to correct errors in your credit report - 17:55 IST
Why every marathoner is a survivor! - 17:14 IST
Recipes: Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal and more - 16:54 IST
CAT 2013 results to be announced January 14 - 16:07 IST
Your best pics of the year: Solitude in black and white - 15:55 IST
A financial plan to help you retire a crorepati - 15:20 IST
The HOTTEST job titles that didn't exist 5 years ago - 11:49 IST
Pre-marital sex: Not immoral but are you prepared for it? - 11:19 IST

ED questions Yash Birla on overseas financial transactions - 20:52 IST
Going against BJP costs Amul Chairman his job - 19:48 IST
Three Saradha Group TV channels to be auctioned - 19:12 IST
Kejriwal rescinds approval to FDI in multi-brand retail - 19:03 IST
December retail inflation slows to three-month low - 18:46 IST
Domestic air traffic up 3.4% in November - 18:15 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 17:58 IST
Rupee hits over one-month high; gains in shares aid - 17:51 IST
India's economic woes far from over - 17:47 IST
Tata launches Nano Twist at Rs 2.36 lakh - 17:05 IST
Gold snaps three-day rising trend on weak demand - 16:57 IST
Govt may curb tech transfer royalty - 16:41 IST
Markets record highest one-day gain in 7 weeks - 16:29 IST
How travel has become a nightmare in Indian Railways - 16:28 IST
USFDA raises concerns about Ranbaxy's Toansa plant - 16:01 IST
FIPB clears GlaxoSmithKline's Rs 6,400-crore FDI proposal - 15:57 IST
How to prevent misuse of debit cards - 15:23 IST
Political parties promise the moon; will you fall for them? - 15:15 IST
RIL repairing three shut wells at KG-D6 to raise gas output - 14:39 IST
'Australia should increase immigration intake to boost economy' - 14:21 IST
EPFO nods raising Provident Fund interest rate to 8.75% - 13:02 IST
The Murthy effect - 12:50 IST
Nokia Lumia 525 or HTC Desire 700: Which is better? - 12:41 IST
Iconic IMAGES capture the beauty of BMW - 11:51 IST
He is reinventing nine yards of silk - 11:32 IST
Micromax to launch tablet that works on Android, Win 8 - 10:53 IST
There's nothing bearish about most equity markets - 10:51 IST
Wear a full-fledged computer on your wrist! - 10:44 IST
Navy helps public sector shipyards beat slowdown - 10:16 IST
Sebi tightens P-note norms - 09:37 IST
Consumer durables production at seven-year low - 09:23 IST
Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected - 09:11 IST
Mercedes Benz India to launch 8 new cars this year - 08:51 IST
It's time for Infy to focus on execution, speed: B G Srinivas - 08:34 IST
PSU exchange-traded fund a weak bet for investors - 07:59 IST
Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products - 07:38 IST

'Young India batsmen are a lot better than they used to be' - 21:56 IST
'Team India will give New Zealand side the respect they deserve' - 21:06 IST
'IPL's retention policy orchestrated by Srini for his own agenda' - 20:46 IST
Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs' - 20:03 IST
Zol to lead India's charge in ICC U-19 World Cup - 19:56 IST
India's young batsmen by far the best, says Chappell - 17:08 IST
'We've got bowlers who can make most out of the new ball' - 16:39 IST
Team India touch down in New Zealand for ODI series - 13:45 IST
Kiwis rule out Vettori for ODI series against India - 11:14 IST

Button's father dies of suspected heart attack - 23:55 IST
Hockey World League Finals: Spirited India hold Germany to a draw - 23:49 IST
Ronaldo says he has cleared the air with Blatter - 22:18 IST
Man City's Samir Nasri out for eight weeks with knee injury - 21:40 IST
Aus Open PHOTOS: Venus eclipsed by Makarova; Serena, Djokovic ease into 2nd round - 18:45 IST
'Becker must overhaul lifestyle as Djokovic coach' - 17:31 IST
Coach Allegri sacked by 11th-placed Milan - 17:23 IST
Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet - 16:16 IST
Aus Open: Ferrer, Li beat the heat to advance; Venus, Kvitova knocked out - 15:40 IST
Let the Grand Slams begin - 12:28 IST
Serie A: Milan stunned by Sassuolo teenager Berardi, fall to 12th - 11:32 IST
La Liga: Real stagger to 1-0 win at Espanyol - 11:06 IST
EPL PHOTOS: City record controversial win; Suarez, Sturridge shine for Reds - 10:36 IST
EPL: Giroud fit for Arsenal tie at Aston Villa - 09:58 IST
Rodgers worried about Liverpool's defense after win - 09:55 IST
Venus Wiliams suffers first round shock at Australian Open - 09:23 IST

Globes, LIVE: Twelve Years A Slave wins Best Picture - movies
Box Office: Dedh Ishqiya gets average opening, Yaariyan opens well - 17:23 IST
Shah Rukh Khan does Lungi dance with Mohanlal, Mammootty - 16:46 IST
The Highlights of the Golden Globes, 2014 - 14:50 IST
PIX: Hrithik Roshan parties with children - 14:38 IST
Golden Globes, 2014: On the red carpet with Thor actor Chris Hemsworth - 14:33 IST
'A big thank you to the Health Ministry from the film fraternity' - 14:06 IST
Golden Globes Quiz: Who is this stunning actress? - 14:06 IST
Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lawrence: VOTE for Golden Globes' SEXIEST! - 13:47 IST
PIX: Evelyn Sharma, Raveena Tandon walk red carpet for TV awards - 12:32 IST
How entertaining were Globe hosts Tina Fey, Amy Poehler? RATE THEM! - 12:16 IST
Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE! - 11:49 IST
American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014 - 09:49 IST

'Young India batsmen are a lot better than they used to be' - 21:56 IST
'Team India will give New Zealand side the respect they deserve' - 21:06 IST
PIX: Makarsankranti dip at Gangasagar in evening hours after 65 yrs - 20:49 IST
'No help from FBI on Dawood, Shinde is lying' - 20:28 IST
Aus Open PHOTOS: Venus eclipsed by Makarova; Serena, Djokovic ease into 2nd round - 18:45 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 17:58 IST
How to correct errors in your credit report - 17:55 IST
India's economic woes far from over - 17:47 IST
'Becker must overhaul lifestyle as Djokovic coach' - 17:31 IST
Box Office: Dedh Ishqiya gets average opening, Yaariyan opens well - 17:23 IST
Why every marathoner is a survivor! - 17:14 IST
India's young batsmen by far the best, says Chappell - 17:08 IST
Tata launches Nano Twist at Rs 2.36 lakh - 17:05 IST
Recipes: Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal and more - 16:54 IST
Shah Rukh Khan does Lungi dance with Mohanlal, Mammootty - 16:46 IST
Markets record highest one-day gain in 7 weeks - 16:29 IST
How travel has become a nightmare in Indian Railways - 16:28 IST
CAT 2013 results to be announced January 14 - 16:07 IST
Your best pics of the year: Solitude in black and white - 15:55 IST
Time is running out for the Great Congress Makeover! - 15:21 IST
A financial plan to help you retire a crorepati - 15:20 IST
Political parties promise the moon; will you fall for them? - 15:15 IST
The Highlights of the Golden Globes, 2014 - 14:50 IST
PIX: Hrithik Roshan parties with children - 14:38 IST
Golden Globes, 2014: On the red carpet with Thor actor Chris Hemsworth - 14:33 IST
Bangalore South: What works for Nilekani, and what doesn't - 14:12 IST
Golden Globes Quiz: Who is this stunning actress? - 14:06 IST
Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Lawrence: VOTE for Golden Globes' SEXIEST! - 13:47 IST
EPFO nods raising Provident Fund interest rate to 8.75% - 13:02 IST
The Murthy effect - 12:50 IST
Nokia Lumia 525 or HTC Desire 700: Which is better? - 12:41 IST
PIX: Evelyn Sharma, Raveena Tandon walk red carpet for TV awards - 12:32 IST
Let the Grand Slams begin - 12:28 IST
Dhoom3 director: 'One man's telephone bill is another man's earnings for a year' - 11:53 IST
Iconic IMAGES capture the beauty of BMW - 11:51 IST
Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE! - 11:49 IST
The HOTTEST job titles that didn't exist 5 years ago - 11:49 IST
He is reinventing nine yards of silk - 11:32 IST
Pre-marital sex: Not immoral but are you prepared for it? - 11:19 IST
Micromax to launch tablet that works on Android, Win 8 - 10:53 IST
Wear a full-fledged computer on your wrist! - 10:44 IST
EPL PHOTOS: City record controversial win; Suarez, Sturridge shine for Reds - 10:36 IST
Mercedes Benz India to launch 8 new cars this year - 08:51 IST
PHOTOS: Tales from the forgotten villages of Ladakh - 08:32 IST
ODD WORLD: Superman takes first bath of 2014! - 08:31 IST

Mahesh Vijapurkar: AAP's campaign costs leave parties no justification for graft
Neeta Kolhatkar: Can farmer leader dent Cong-NCP in western Maharashtra?
K C Singh: May the Arctic chill pass
Sharmista Khobragade: Exclusive! 'What did you achieve by making an example out of Devyani?'
S Murlidhara: Is citizen sting operation legally tenable?
Kanwal Sibal: The Americans have mocked India's judicial system
Dr Anirban Ganguly: Swami Vivekananda: India's anchor rock
Sonali Ranade: There's nothing bearish about most equity markets