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LIVE! State of emergency declared in Liberia over Ebola crisis
Army officer lured into honey trap confesses to passing secrets - 23:41 IST
Revival of Cong important for India, democracy: Natwar - 22:21 IST
Judicial commission to have a member from SC, ST, OBC - 22:05 IST
Govt hard-pressed to end deadlock over Insurance Bill - 21:51 IST
Varanasi boat capsize: 5 more bodies recovered, 7 missing - 20:44 IST
70 students hospitalised after gas leak in Kerala factory - 19:56 IST
Blasphemy case against Dera chief dismissed - 19:51 IST
US defence secretary arrives in India on 3-day visit - 18:53 IST
Govt doubles NSG commando strength in each of four hubs - 18:52 IST
Congress stonewalling Insurance Bill to deny Modi credit: Govt - 17:59 IST
Govt changes rules to ensure IAS, IPS maintain high ethics, political neutrality - 17:52 IST
SC orders status quo on management control of gurdwaras - 17:52 IST
BSF trooper captured by Pakistan to be released on Friday - 17:31 IST
UPSC exam to be held as per schedule on Aug 24: Govt - 16:11 IST
'Making all efforts to get jawan back from Pakistan' - 16:11 IST
Controversy over Golconda Fort mars Telangana's first I-Day - 15:59 IST
DMK accuses Stalin loyalist of indiscipline, suspends him - 15:00 IST
Govt justifies sacking governor who took on Modi - 14:57 IST
Bashir, who helped David Headley in Mumbai, is a free man - 14:27 IST
Flood situation grim in Odisha as toll mounts to 34 - 14:22 IST
I have no sympathy for Hamas: Obama - 12:42 IST
After 10 years, comet chaser Rosetta catches up with its target - 12:16 IST
The Ebola virus threat knocks at India's doorstep - 12:10 IST
Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India - 12:00 IST
WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny - 11:54 IST
TN police arrest 4 Al Ummah men for Hindu Munnani leader's murder - 11:21 IST
WATCH LIVE: Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over FDI - 11:11 IST
US defence secretary's India visit: Rs 20,000 cr deals on the cards - 10:26 IST
Meet the man leading the race to make Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity - 09:49 IST
WATCH: People lift train to save man who was trapped - 08:30 IST
PHOTOS: India scores at the battle of tanks - 08:22 IST

These are the best-dressed people of 2014! - 18:08 IST
11 things only boys with sisters can understand - 18:08 IST
These are the best-dressed people of 2014! - 18:05 IST
These Pakistanis have designs on India :-) - 18:03 IST
10 reasons why Micromax BEAT Samsung - 18:01 IST
What's a #half-girlfriend, #half-boyfriend? - 18:00 IST
8 ways to de-stress in no time at all! - 17:16 IST
'I feel like I'm trapped in a dream within a dream' - 16:22 IST
Sibling Love: 'She means the world to me' - 15:50 IST
UPSC topper: Civil Services are not the end of the world... - 13:38 IST
Getting into an IIM just got tougher. Here's why - 12:15 IST
What is e-Insurance? What is in it for me? - 08:21 IST

India Inc's Jul overseas direct investment fell by 53% - 20:32 IST
2 IIT grads' startup firm may change the way you gift - 20:30 IST
RBI relaxes norms for refinancing long term project loans - 20:23 IST
Mamata slams Modi govt over FDI in defence, railways - 20:14 IST
CBI arrests absconding vice chairman of Bhushan Steel - 18:40 IST
Court issues warrant against Bhushan Steel MD - 18:28 IST
These millionaires' jobs will make you JEALOUS - 18:24 IST
10 things you should do before buying a home - 18:20 IST
RBI's new funding norms will revive the infra sector - 17:52 IST
Rupee rebounds from near 5-month low - 17:40 IST
Kochhar explains how women are related to India's GDP - 17:12 IST
Germany eyes 1.5 mln Indian tourists by 2020 - 17:06 IST
Saraswat Bank Chairman Eknath Thakur passes away - 16:43 IST
EPFO to inspect firms splitting wages to reduce PF liability - 16:37 IST
Even Bangladesh has moved ahead, Modi must act now - 16:30 IST
Sensex ends below 26,000 amid volatile trade - 16:14 IST
Gold climbs Rs 300 on seasonal buying, firming global cues - 15:53 IST
Syndicate fallout: PSBs' small loans may be hit - 15:40 IST
Syndicate Bank brass in damage control - 15:24 IST
Ratan Tata may be suffering from delusion: Amit Mitra - 15:22 IST
Lessons for badly-planned, congested Asian cities - 14:49 IST
Top 10 countries with most multi-millionaires, India ranks 8 - 14:29 IST
Game-changing policies can put the economy on track - 14:14 IST
Tata Group is India's most valuable brand - 13:55 IST
Audi launches A3 sedan@ Rs 22.95 lakh - 13:52 IST
Stay invested in bond funds to get good returns - 13:51 IST
Defence sector may not attract FDI, fear experts - 13:11 IST
Infosys buyback gets support as investors question cash reserves - 12:41 IST
Infosys to invest Rs 1,400 cr in Noida campus - 12:11 IST
Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US - 12:10 IST
Govt eases environment rules to push investments - 11:44 IST
Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port: Congress - 11:33 IST
FM to go on marketing drive to sell 'Brand India' abroad - 11:26 IST
E-commerce start-ups face battle with Tatas, Reliance in fray - 10:59 IST
Tata group's finances back on track after 7 years - 10:49 IST
Foreign exchange reserves will not buy us immunity: Rajan - 09:21 IST
Modi has a track record of being a doer: Tata - 08:35 IST
RBI governor warns of global market 'crash' - 08:35 IST
Shifting from Singur gave us a high negative cost: Tata - 08:31 IST
Will Ratan Tata invest in Snapdeal? - 08:30 IST
Infosys needs to spell out its strategy: Analysts - 07:22 IST
The 'largest investor' in NSEL who exited unscathed - 06:56 IST

4th Test LIVE! England end Day One at Old Trafford on 113-3 - Rediff Sports
PHOTOS: Broad's six puts England in control on Day 1 - 23:57 IST
Stats: India experience third worst start in Manchester Test - 19:34 IST
Sri Lanka dig in after Pakistan amass 451 - 18:36 IST
Meet Indian cricket's Next Big Thing - 13:25 IST
Why Alastair Cook refused to walk away from England captaincy... - 13:03 IST
'It is just a matter of time before Kohli puts in match-winning show' - 12:33 IST
Gavaskar urges India to let bat-ball talk in fourth Test - 08:24 IST

Sports Shorts: Kapil Dev to head Arjuna Awards selection committee - 22:56 IST
Who is the Hottest new WAG? - 15:28 IST
Rogers Cup: Sharapova advances; Raonic keeps Canadian party alive - 11:17 IST
'Football is macho, difficult to accept women in governance' - 10:31 IST
PHOTOS: Honeymoon over as Djokovic works for win - 09:05 IST

Ajay Devgn: We got bored of seeing people and cars flying - 18:23 IST
Akshay Kumar's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE! - 18:22 IST
Rakhi Special: Bollywood's lesser known siblings - 18:22 IST
It's official! George Clooney, Amal post wedding banns - 16:56 IST
PIX: Varun Dhawan attends Entertainment screening - 16:51 IST
'Tevar will be game-changer for Arjun Kapoor' - 16:30 IST
Sajid Nadiadwala: I desperately want Kick 2 - 15:49 IST
'You don't audition Om Puri' - 15:20 IST
PIX: Kapil Sharma's success party for Comedy Nights - 14:41 IST
The CUTEST dogs in the movies! - 09:49 IST
The 20 MOST Successful Actor-Director Jodis Part 2 - 09:49 IST
Malayalam film Apothecary releases today - 09:07 IST
Chiranjeevi to be Nagarjuna's guest on Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu - 09:00 IST

PHOTOS: Broad's six puts England in control on Day 1 - 23:57 IST
Sports Shorts: Kapil Dev to head Arjuna Awards selection committee - 22:56 IST
These millionaires' jobs will make you JEALOUS - 18:24 IST
Ajay Devgn: We got bored of seeing people and cars flying - 18:23 IST
Akshay Kumar's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE! - 18:22 IST
Rakhi Special: Bollywood's lesser known siblings - 18:22 IST
These are the best-dressed people of 2014! - 18:08 IST
11 things only boys with sisters can understand - 18:08 IST
These are the best-dressed people of 2014! - 18:05 IST
These Pakistanis have designs on India :-) - 18:03 IST
10 reasons why Micromax BEAT Samsung - 18:01 IST
What's a #half-girlfriend, #half-boyfriend? - 18:00 IST
8 ways to de-stress in no time at all! - 17:16 IST
It's official! George Clooney, Amal post wedding banns - 16:56 IST
PIX: Varun Dhawan attends Entertainment screening - 16:51 IST
Even Bangladesh has moved ahead, Modi must act now - 16:30 IST
'Tevar will be game-changer for Arjun Kapoor' - 16:30 IST
'I feel like I'm trapped in a dream within a dream' - 16:22 IST
Sibling Love: 'She means the world to me' - 15:50 IST
Sajid Nadiadwala: I desperately want Kick 2 - 15:49 IST
Who is the Hottest new WAG? - 15:28 IST
'You don't audition Om Puri' - 15:20 IST
Lessons for badly-planned, congested Asian cities - 14:49 IST
PIX: Kapil Sharma's success party for Comedy Nights - 14:41 IST
Top 10 countries with most multi-millionaires, India ranks 8 - 14:29 IST
Bashir, who helped David Headley in Mumbai, is a free man - 14:27 IST
Audi launches A3 sedan@ Rs 22.95 lakh - 13:52 IST
UPSC topper: Civil Services are not the end of the world... - 13:38 IST
Meet Indian cricket's Next Big Thing - 13:25 IST
Why Alastair Cook refused to walk away from England captaincy... - 13:03 IST
'It is just a matter of time before Kohli puts in match-winning show' - 12:33 IST
After 10 years, comet chaser Rosetta catches up with its target - 12:16 IST
Getting into an IIM just got tougher. Here's why - 12:15 IST
WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny - 11:54 IST
Modi govt in Gujarat favoured Adani for Mundra port: Congress - 11:33 IST
FM to go on marketing drive to sell 'Brand India' abroad - 11:26 IST
Rogers Cup: Sharapova advances; Raonic keeps Canadian party alive - 11:17 IST
E-commerce start-ups face battle with Tatas, Reliance in fray - 10:59 IST
'Football is macho, difficult to accept women in governance' - 10:31 IST
The CUTEST dogs in the movies! - 09:49 IST
The 20 MOST Successful Actor-Director Jodis Part 2 - 09:49 IST
Meet the man leading the race to make Sardar Patel's Statue of Unity - 09:49 IST
Foreign exchange reserves will not buy us immunity: Rajan - 09:21 IST
PHOTOS: Honeymoon over as Djokovic works for win - 09:05 IST
WATCH: People lift train to save man who was trapped - 08:30 IST
Gavaskar urges India to let bat-ball talk in fourth Test - 08:24 IST
PHOTOS: India scores at the battle of tanks - 08:22 IST
What is e-Insurance? What is in it for me? - 08:21 IST
Infosys needs to spell out its strategy: Analysts - 07:22 IST

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