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LIVE! 1st find out who I am; then put your rules on me: Salem tells his jailers
Scribe burning case: SC seeks response from Centre, UP on PIL - 23:22 IST
Why UP Congress leaders are upset with Kapil Sibal - 22:49 IST
Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday - 22:04 IST
NDA allies pressure BJP to finalise seat sharing for Bihar polls - 20:41 IST
Coast Guard officer faces court martial on Pak terror boat rant - 20:30 IST
Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad - 20:21 IST
Tianjin explosions: Fire continues to rage; toll mounts to 56 - 19:59 IST
Institutions of democracy under stress, says Pranab in I-Day speech - 19:43 IST
Bombay HC grants interim bail to Radhe Maa in dowry case - 18:35 IST
Spit and run, hit and run are Rahul's political principles: BJP - 18:25 IST
After outrage, cops allow veterans to continue OROP protest - 18:21 IST
Pak protests over bail to Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand - 18:19 IST
Infant and Maternal Mortality: How is the world doing on these Millennium Development Goals? - 17:52 IST
Red Corner notice likely to be issued against Lalit: Govt - 17:44 IST
PHOTOS: Heavy rains leave Nagpur in a watery mess - 17:23 IST
It'll be a black Independence Day, say veterans demanding OROP - 17:03 IST
Terror attack bid foiled in Assam; 1 terrorist killed, IED recovered - 16:39 IST
Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press? - 16:25 IST
Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred - 15:45 IST
PM should announce date for implementation of OROP: Rahul - 15:44 IST
Pakistan wants peaceful coexistence with India: Pak prez - 15:41 IST
Uttam's Take: Hey! Indians need Privacy - 15:08 IST
Will continue to help Kashmiris in their freedom struggle: Pakistan envoy - 14:04 IST
Rediff archives: The extraordinary doctor who makes a difference - 12:51 IST
What we know so far about deadly Tiajin explosions - 12:17 IST
Advice to the BJP: Don't divert issues like Zakir Naik does? - 12:03 IST
Pak troops celebrate Independence Day by shelling Indian posts - 11:36 IST
Victoria No 57 : Syed Firdaus Ashraf - 11:01 IST
'Why and how did science in India stagnate?' - 10:28 IST
India's capital is Patna... - 10:25 IST
The battle is now for the Tipping Point in Kashmir - 09:39 IST
WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny - 08:24 IST
20 ideas to handle a defiant Pakistan - 08:22 IST
Former service chiefs appeal to Prez on OROP - 04:17 IST
SC raps Uber rape case accused for 'insulting' victim - 01:54 IST
PHOTOS: Security stepped up in valley ahead of I-Day celebrations - 00:10 IST

How to look gorgeous on your wedding day - 16:35 IST
My dream for India is... - 14:17 IST
'My wife wants to control me; how do I handle her?' - 11:25 IST
A perfect day of eating - 11:07 IST
Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000 - 10:15 IST
Tips to use your EMIs to reduce tax outgo - 08:10 IST

Live! DLF rallies over 9%, post Q1 results - Business
Exports contract 10.3% in July y-o-y - 20:10 IST
Govt names private sector bosses to shake up 2 state banks - 19:58 IST
Why Sergey Brin and Larry Page created their own Alphabet - 18:33 IST
Rupee snaps 7-day losing streak against USD, closes 10 paise higher - 18:23 IST
Sensex soars 500 points as rate cut, GST hopes brings back bulls - 18:04 IST
Impact on rupee from China's yuan move to be temporary: CEA - 17:56 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 17:53 IST
World's 10 longest non-stop flights - 17:37 IST
The truth behind Foxconn's big promises - 17:34 IST
Niti Aayog's suggestions to improve governance in states - 17:22 IST
Wholesale inflation falls to historic low of -4.05% in July - 17:04 IST
No more revenue stamp on PF withdrawal claims - 17:00 IST
Gold extends gains for 7th day on seasonal demand, global cues - 16:34 IST
Jet Airways flies into black in Q1 on lower fuel cost - 16:30 IST
OP Munjal cycled his way to success - 16:12 IST
Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared - 13:40 IST
It is important we get our house in order: Mistry - 11:51 IST
By hiring more women, Tim Cook plans to boost diversity at Apple - 11:49 IST
Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti? - 11:02 IST
Mess led Nestlé to rope in crisis managers - 10:18 IST
Surrender an old vehicle and get upto Rs 1.5 lakh sops! - 10:15 IST
An ace deal maker who won the Posco, Arcelor Mittal deals - 09:44 IST
Buying from a foreign website? Taxman is watching you! - 09:36 IST
Will Maggi stage a comeback? - 09:12 IST
Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study - 08:55 IST
Why rupee should continue downward journey - 08:43 IST

LIVE Cricket! India 23-1 at stumps on Day 3; Target: 176 - Rediff Sports
'We needed one partnership and we were not chasing a big total' - 23:11 IST
Chandimal, Rahane steal limelight on Day 3 in Galle - 22:25 IST
I didn't know about the record till Vijay and Yadav told me: Rahane - 22:06 IST
Samson spit on our players, alleges Australia 'A' captain Khawaja - 21:10 IST
Gurkeerat takes India 'A' past Aus in tri-series final - 21:01 IST
PHOTOS: Chandimal frustrates India on Day 3 - 18:58 IST
Galle Test: Chandimal's resilient ton makes India bat a second time - 18:26 IST
Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test - 17:33 IST
Smith gets Australia Test captaincy, Warner named his deputy - 15:52 IST

It took lots of patience and a little bit of luck: Saina - 23:21 IST
It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons - 21:03 IST
World Badminton: Saina in semis; Sindhu fails to make it - 20:27 IST
Mourinho praises medical staff but Carneiro not on bench - 18:18 IST
Rifle shooter Chain Singh earns India 7th Olympics quota place - 18:04 IST
Soccer updates! United to continue without De Gea - 15:39 IST
Sidelined Balotelli set for 'loyalty bonus' if he goes unsold! - 15:00 IST
Justin Gatlin: Cheat or victim? - 14:26 IST
Parliamentary Panel demands person with credential to lead SAI - 13:14 IST
5 men to watch out for at World Athletics Championships - 12:29 IST
6 reasons why Mourinho is WRONG to ban Chelsea doctor - 10:18 IST
Latest from the world of tennis: Serena rolls on, Halep struggles - 09:54 IST
After the sledge, here come the boos - 08:57 IST
What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend - 08:34 IST

PIX: Bipasha, Karan Singh Grover party with Rocky S - 16:54 IST
Review: Brothers is so bad it should be disqualified - 16:53 IST
Review: Brothers is loud and exhausting - 16:45 IST
Padma Lakshmi sizzles in a bikini! - 14:27 IST
How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again - 14:17 IST
PIX: Katrina, Ranbir, Alia watch Brothers - 12:49 IST
'Amjad did not sound like a dacoit' - 11:14 IST
Sridevi spends a quiet birthday in Chennai - 10:38 IST
'I have done all kinds of things in Cinema Choopista Mavva' - 10:21 IST
'Making a film and releasing it is not a cheap affair' - 09:56 IST
Review: Vaalu is a regular commercial entertainer - 09:46 IST
'I am the original serial kisser' - 09:19 IST

PHOTOS: Chandimal frustrates India on Day 3 - 18:58 IST
Why Sergey Brin and Larry Page created their own Alphabet - 18:33 IST
World's 10 longest non-stop flights - 17:37 IST
Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test - 17:33 IST
PHOTOS: Heavy rains leave Nagpur in a watery mess - 17:23 IST
PIX: Bipasha, Karan Singh Grover party with Rocky S - 16:54 IST
OP Munjal cycled his way to success - 16:12 IST
Smith gets Australia Test captaincy, Warner named his deputy - 15:52 IST
Sidelined Balotelli set for 'loyalty bonus' if he goes unsold! - 15:00 IST
Parliamentary Panel demands person with credential to lead SAI - 13:14 IST
PIX: Katrina, Ranbir, Alia watch Brothers - 12:49 IST
What we know so far about deadly Tiajin explosions - 12:17 IST
WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny - 08:24 IST

Syed Firdaus Ashraf: Advice to the BJP: Don't divert issues like Zakir Naik does?
Amulya Ganguli: Why do Modi and Sonia avoid the press?
Sanjeev Nayyar: 20 ideas to handle a defiant Pakistan
Shyamal Majumdar: India's capital is Patna...
Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd): The battle is now for the Tipping Point in Kashmir
Aseem Chhabra: How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

Victoria No 57

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'