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LIVE! Obama looking forward to meet Modi in Sept
Photos: 'The longest running' Ramayana play in US - 22:06 IST
PHOTOS: IED used in Pune blast - 20:14 IST
Low intensity blast near Pune's Dagdusheth Halwai temple - 20:10 IST
I'm not going to be replaced, says CM Prithviraj Chavan - 20:01 IST
India expresses deep concern over Israel-Palestine violence - 19:14 IST
How Finance Minister Jaitley helped out Defence Minister Jaitley - 18:26 IST
Here's why Jaitley idolised Deendayal Upadhyaya in his budget speech - 18:07 IST
Indian mathematician named joint winner of George Polya Prize - 18:05 IST
Dramatic photos: Israeli air strikes pound Gaza - 17:47 IST
Rockets hit 'mini-India' town in Israel - 16:45 IST
Swamy apprises Prez about his 'findings' on black money - 15:28 IST
Mumbai likely to get heavy rains in next 2 days - 14:08 IST
REVEALED: Al Qaeda's plan to blow up Eiffel Tower, Louvre - 13:04 IST
SFJ can't file amended rights complaint against Sonia: US court - 12:43 IST
Indian-American appointed interim president of US university - 12:19 IST
Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute - 12:07 IST
Why Modi picked 'autocratic' Amit Shah as BJP chief - 11:48 IST
18-yr-old raped at gunpoint in Muzaffarnagar - 11:37 IST
Congress organisational polls to be completed by July 2015 - 11:11 IST
What Modi can expect in US during his September visit - 10:40 IST
Don't Miss: 11 unmissable photos of the day that was - 08:30 IST
NSA spied on 5 Muslim-Americans including Indian-American - 02:32 IST
Top LeT commander killed in encounter in Kashmir - 01:34 IST

Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us! - 18:32 IST
Have you ever tried to stay off Facebook? - 17:46 IST
Will the new IITs/IIMs benefit Young India? Tell us! - 17:35 IST
'I am in love with my wife's best friend' - 16:20 IST
Budget Day for Investors: Go to Sleep! Wake up Two Days Later! :-) - 15:30 IST
Is your desk job killing you? - 15:17 IST
Eating out in Bangalore? Here are some suggestions! - 12:57 IST
College life: What you expect and what you get! - 10:56 IST
Never EVER love the organisation you work for - 09:35 IST
Need love advice? Ask the Love Guru - 08:31 IST

LIVE! Rupee sees biggest fall in nearly a month - Business
Budget 2014 offers Income Tax savings up to Rs 36,000 - 23:34 IST
Budget: What's cheaper, what's costlier? - 22:25 IST
What Modi's package has for the common man, economy - 22:09 IST
Budget gets a thumbs-up from the industry - 21:39 IST
Sardar's statue: Rs 200 crore for Modi's pet project - 21:12 IST
This Budget is old wine in old bottle - 21:03 IST
A big idea Budget to build a New India? - 20:13 IST
Budget: Here's what the industry leaders have to say - 20:01 IST
Govt allocates Rs 2.29 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry - 19:56 IST
Air India to get budgetary support of Rs 6,500 crore - 19:54 IST
Budget 2014: The 10 biggest announcements - 19:40 IST
With big-tickets projects, India to get a infrastructure boost - 19:34 IST
A grand makeover for Indian's roads, highways - 19:04 IST
Mamata slams Budget, calls Modi govt of FDI, by FDI and for FDI - 19:04 IST
Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP - 18:57 IST
Budget gives new life to dying economy: Modi - 18:28 IST
'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation - 18:06 IST
Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues - 17:58 IST
Key takeways from the NaMo Budget - 17:56 IST
Rupee sees biggest fall in nearly a month; may drop further - 17:42 IST
Markets end lower; Sensex loses 70 points - 17:38 IST
Infographics: Budget at a glance - 17:29 IST
Budget: Here's how the rupee comes and goes - 17:13 IST
Budget 2014: Rebuilding of the economy commences - 16:52 IST
Infographics: Union Budget's central plan outlay by sectors - 16:41 IST
Government promises a house for all by 2022 - 16:27 IST
Budget 2014: Rs 1,000 monthly pension is now a reality - 16:21 IST
How close was Jaitley's Budget to 'ache din'? - 16:18 IST
Budget bonanza: India to see 5-8 million new jobs - 16:17 IST
For every Re in govt kitty, 24 paise to come from borrowing - 15:47 IST
Govt plans to develop 100 smart cities - 15:40 IST
Jaitley allocates Rs 500 cr to set up 5 new IIMs and IITs - 14:29 IST
Are you happy with Modi government's first Budget? - 14:11 IST
Govt to launch new TV channel for farmers - 13:35 IST
Experts applaud FM's 4% fiscal deficit target - 12:57 IST
Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified? - 12:48 IST
Budget: Insurance FDI cap raised to 49% - 12:40 IST
Retro tax amendment to be undertaken with extreme caution: Jaitley - 12:15 IST
FM proposes greater autonomy to public banks - 12:09 IST
Budget: e-Visas at 9 airports to encourage tourism - 11:44 IST
UPA left economy in robust health: Chidambaram - 10:34 IST
Chat: What effect will the Budget have on the stocks? - 10:33 IST
Fiscal consolidation is key to growth - 10:27 IST
Live from Lok Sabha: Arun Jaitley presents his 1st Budget - 10:11 IST
El Nino, Iraq crisis may hamper economic recovery: Survey - 09:59 IST
Big-bang reforms needed to improve fiscal situation: Survey - 09:45 IST
Will Jaitley keep his campaign promise on tax sops? - 09:37 IST
'Make social-sector schemes more efficient' - 09:30 IST
First Budget test of Modi's reform mettle - 08:51 IST
Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy - 08:27 IST
65% professionals believe budget to revive growth, employment - 08:22 IST
Rising prices? Here's how to tame them - 08:16 IST
Don't expect fireworks from FM on fiscal deficit - 08:02 IST

LIVE Cricket! Bhuvneshwar, Shami hit 50s to put India on top - Rediff Sports
PHOTOS: India's last-wicket pair frustrates England - 23:50 IST
Dhoni, tailenders put India in control on Day 2 - 23:47 IST
Cricket Buzz: India-Pak Test series to be reduced to two in FTP - 14:16 IST
'We knew we were in for a tough day and we stood up' - 12:42 IST
Murali Vijay's patience pays off! - 10:31 IST
Dilshan steers Sri Lanka to victory over South Africa - 00:07 IST

World Cup chit-chat: FIFA rejects Suarez appeal against ban for biting - 20:51 IST
10 shockers that shook the sports world - 15:03 IST
World Cup: 'It's over' mourns the Dutch media - 12:53 IST
5 things that we learnt from Argentina-Netherlands semis - 12:10 IST
World Cup Quote Hanger: 'What madness, we are in the final' - 10:33 IST
Sports Shorts: Froome out, Nibali in command after Tour mayhem - 10:04 IST
This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks... - 09:22 IST
World Cup Player of the Day: Romero the hero - 09:01 IST
Stage set, now can Messi secure his place among the greats? - 08:38 IST
Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to enter final - 05:14 IST
PHOTOS: Romero's heroics guide Argentina into World Cup final - 05:11 IST

Zohra Sehgal, grand old lady of Bollywood, dead - 22:14 IST
When Zohra Sehgal turned 100! - 22:06 IST
Did Sreesanth walk out of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa? - 18:30 IST
The Most Awaited Movies of 2014: Part II - 17:51 IST
Varun Dhawan: I don't think of myself as a hero - 17:50 IST
Rebecca Ferguson to star in Mission Impossible 5 - 17:38 IST
Priyanka Chopra: Won't do films like any I've done before - 16:59 IST
PIX: Starlet Nataliya's HOT Messi story! - 15:55 IST
Madhubala to go off air soon? - 14:03 IST

PHOTOS: India's last-wicket pair frustrates England - 23:50 IST
Budget 2014 offers Income Tax savings up to Rs 36,000 - 23:34 IST
Budget: What's cheaper, what's costlier? - 22:25 IST
What Modi's package has for the common man, economy - 22:09 IST
Photos: 'The longest running' Ramayana play in US - 22:06 IST
When Zohra Sehgal turned 100! - 22:06 IST
This Budget is old wine in old bottle - 21:03 IST
World Cup chit-chat: FIFA rejects Suarez appeal against ban for biting - 20:51 IST
PHOTOS: IED used in Pune blast - 20:14 IST
Govt allocates Rs 2.29 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry - 19:56 IST
Budget 2014: The 10 biggest announcements - 19:40 IST
With big-tickets projects, India to get a infrastructure boost - 19:34 IST
A grand makeover for Indian's roads, highways - 19:04 IST
Mamata slams Budget, calls Modi govt of FDI, by FDI and for FDI - 19:04 IST
Budget 2014: Will you save or spend? Tell us! - 18:32 IST
Budget gives new life to dying economy: Modi - 18:28 IST
Key takeways from the NaMo Budget - 17:56 IST
The Most Awaited Movies of 2014: Part II - 17:51 IST
Varun Dhawan: I don't think of myself as a hero - 17:50 IST
Dramatic photos: Israeli air strikes pound Gaza - 17:47 IST
Have you ever tried to stay off Facebook? - 17:46 IST
Rebecca Ferguson to star in Mission Impossible 5 - 17:38 IST
Will the new IITs/IIMs benefit Young India? Tell us! - 17:35 IST
Infographics: Budget at a glance - 17:29 IST
Budget: Here's how the rupee comes and goes - 17:13 IST
Priyanka Chopra: Won't do films like any I've done before - 16:59 IST
Infographics: Union Budget's central plan outlay by sectors - 16:41 IST
'I am in love with my wife's best friend' - 16:20 IST
Budget bonanza: India to see 5-8 million new jobs - 16:17 IST
PIX: Starlet Nataliya's HOT Messi story! - 15:55 IST
Govt plans to develop 100 smart cities - 15:40 IST
Budget Day for Investors: Go to Sleep! Wake up Two Days Later! :-) - 15:30 IST
Is your desk job killing you? - 15:17 IST
10 shockers that shook the sports world - 15:03 IST
Jaitley allocates Rs 500 cr to set up 5 new IIMs and IITs - 14:29 IST
Cricket Buzz: India-Pak Test series to be reduced to two in FTP - 14:16 IST
REVEALED: Al Qaeda's plan to blow up Eiffel Tower, Louvre - 13:04 IST
Experts applaud FM's 4% fiscal deficit target - 12:57 IST
Eating out in Bangalore? Here are some suggestions! - 12:57 IST
World Cup: 'It's over' mourns the Dutch media - 12:53 IST
'We knew we were in for a tough day and we stood up' - 12:42 IST
Budget: Insurance FDI cap raised to 49% - 12:40 IST
Retro tax amendment to be undertaken with extreme caution: Jaitley - 12:15 IST
5 things that we learnt from Argentina-Netherlands semis - 12:10 IST
FM proposes greater autonomy to public banks - 12:09 IST
Why Modi picked 'autocratic' Amit Shah as BJP chief - 11:48 IST
Budget: e-Visas at 9 airports to encourage tourism - 11:44 IST
College life: What you expect and what you get! - 10:56 IST
What Modi can expect in US during his September visit - 10:40 IST
World Cup Quote Hanger: 'What madness, we are in the final' - 10:33 IST
Murali Vijay's patience pays off! - 10:31 IST
Sports Shorts: Froome out, Nibali in command after Tour mayhem - 10:04 IST
Will Jaitley keep his campaign promise on tax sops? - 09:37 IST
Never EVER love the organisation you work for - 09:35 IST
This is what happened when Van Gaal ran out of tricks... - 09:22 IST
World Cup Player of the Day: Romero the hero - 09:01 IST
First Budget test of Modi's reform mettle - 08:51 IST
Stage set, now can Messi secure his place among the greats? - 08:38 IST
Need love advice? Ask the Love Guru - 08:31 IST
Don't Miss: 11 unmissable photos of the day that was - 08:30 IST
Amul's witty advertisements on Budget, economy - 08:27 IST
Rising prices? Here's how to tame them - 08:16 IST
Don't expect fireworks from FM on fiscal deficit - 08:02 IST
PHOTOS: Romero's heroics guide Argentina into World Cup final - 05:11 IST

Sheela Bhatt: Make no mistake, this is a political Budget