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LIVE! Islamic State gains control of most of key Iraqi city
Nepal suffered up to USD 10 bn loss in quake - 21:59 IST
We must try to settle the boundary question quickly: Modi in China - 21:30 IST
Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat - 20:44 IST
At Tsinghua University, PM Modi announces e-visas for Chinese tourists - 19:56 IST
Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution - 19:49 IST
Modi-Li talks: Aspirational, productive and positive - 19:35 IST
Lucknow school bars student wearing hijab from attending class - 19:29 IST
Refer Sino-India border row to international court: Jethmalani - 19:18 IST
PM Modi arrives in Shanghai for final leg of China visit - 19:11 IST
Beyond great 'optics', no great push in Indo-China ties : Sheela Bhatt - 19:04 IST
Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates - 18:51 IST
Modi tells China: We face instability from same region - 18:04 IST
'Dabang' IAS officers rebuked for dress code violation during PM visit - 17:07 IST
AAP govt sends show cause to DCW chief; HC refuses relief to Vishwas - 16:52 IST
PHOTOS: After business, it's time for yoga, selfies - 16:49 IST
Mamata clarifies her sharing stage with Modi - 16:21 IST
Freedom of speech not absolute: SC on satirical poem on Gandhi - 16:02 IST
'Centre working to locate Indian ISIS hostages,' says Punjab CM - 15:38 IST
Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117 - 14:41 IST
Jaya set to return as CM, calls for MLAs meet on May 22 - 14:37 IST
Will turn this relationship into source of strength: Modi in Beijing - 13:16 IST
Vadra hopes probe into land deal won't be used for vendetta - 12:44 IST
Nathu La route to Kailash-Mansarovar to open from June: PM Modi - 12:27 IST
India, China ink 24 agreements worth $10 billion - 11:34 IST
250 rallies, 500 press conferences: BJP's plan for its 1st anniversary - 11:32 IST
This is India's year in China: Top quotes from Modi's Beijing speech - 10:42 IST
Seen these stunning glimpses of India from space? - 09:44 IST
Ceremonial welcome for PM Modi in Beijing ahead of talks - 09:04 IST
WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny - 08:56 IST
Sunanda Pushkar death: Cops seek lie detector test on 3 witnesses - 08:52 IST
O Muslims go to war everywhere: IS leader's latest message - 08:28 IST
Will China and India be partners -- or rivals? - 07:58 IST

Fat to Fit: How I lost 34 kilos in 10 months - 18:20 IST
Models we love on Instagram :-) - 18:19 IST
The hottest start-up jobs in India - 18:18 IST
7 ways credit card rewards can backfire on you! - 18:17 IST
Your smartphone can detect eye cancer - 13:59 IST
'My wife gets hyper for no reason' - 10:34 IST

Rupee rises for third session vs USD, up 14 paise - 19:23 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 19:22 IST
Petrol, diesel to cost more from tomorrow - 19:10 IST
India's export slump casts shadow on growth prospects - 18:42 IST
Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer - 18:08 IST
India's retail sector to be worth $1.2 trillion by 2020: CII - 17:58 IST
Switzerland vows to cooperate in India's black money fight - 17:41 IST
Modi confident, India all set for economic revolution - 17:28 IST
Rate-cut hopes drive markets higher; bluechips gain - 16:35 IST
Coal India to invest $20 bn in 5 years: Goyal - 16:24 IST
Gold plunges Rs 180 on global cues; snaps 2-day rally - 16:14 IST
From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far - 15:26 IST
India, China to sign pacts worth about $10 bln - 14:21 IST
A SAIL plant fuels hope of industrial revival in Bengal - 14:15 IST
'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years' - 13:22 IST
DLF hits back at CCI; asks why no penalty on other realtors - 12:17 IST
The nuts and bolts of the new black money law - 11:09 IST
Current account worries are back for India - 11:08 IST
'Our ship is sinking, Mamatadidi, save us please!' - 10:56 IST
Weak WPI data is an eye-opener, Indian govt wake up now! - 10:42 IST
For Modi's year-old government, storm brewing in rural India - 10:07 IST
10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects - 09:42 IST
GOOD NEWS! Summer airfares cooler by 20% - 09:08 IST
Air India hiring: 1 in 3 pilots fails psychological test - 08:58 IST
Are the markets close to bottoming out? - 08:36 IST

LIVE IPL: Rain stops play after Sunrisers post 135 vs RCB - Rediff Sports
CSK coach Fleming says game against Punjab 'very dangerous' - 21:43 IST
Kohli must lead India in Bangladesh Test, skip ODIs: Gavaskar - 21:34 IST
Zimbabwe to tour Pakistan as per schedule: PCB chief - 21:06 IST
Did not give Pietersen any guarantees, says ECB chairman Graves - 19:36 IST
It's perform or perish for Kolkata and Rajasthan at Brabourne! - 18:42 IST
'There's only one wall, Dravid! Don't think I can take his place' - 17:32 IST
Kings XI will play for pride; CSK look to consolidate top spot - 17:25 IST
Now, BCCI planning new league in place of CLT20! - 15:57 IST
Give first class cricket more importance than IPL: Gambhir - 15:36 IST
IPL's Most Valuable Player: Warner overtakes Russell - 15:03 IST
PHOTOS: Team Piku spotted at Wankhede! - 14:31 IST
McClenaghan reprimanded for dissent - 12:50 IST
Thanks, Shakib Al Hasan, for not playing the blame game! - 12:33 IST
Warne, Tendulkar back new 'greats' T20 league - 11:29 IST
Turning Point: Why Pollard's over was more crucial than Pandya's knock - 11:01 IST
'KKR bowlers need to be clever in death overs' - 08:51 IST
Mumbai's play-off hopes alive after narrow win over KKR - 01:25 IST

Narang wins World Cup bronze, secures quota for Rio Olympics - 21:53 IST
F1 to bring back refuelling in rules revamp - 20:26 IST
Gerrard farewell: How Liverpool legend will avoid the tears? - 15:43 IST
'Lotus F1 team not for sale' - 14:37 IST
'Armless' archer eyes cheez-it! - 14:37 IST
Barca forward Suarez picks up hamstring injury - 14:31 IST
How marriage could help young golfers like McIlroy... - 14:18 IST
Meet 13-year-old 'Japanese Messi' - 12:51 IST
5 Brazilians at Chelsea after Nathan swoop - 10:43 IST
Find out why weekend football programmes in Argentina are suspended - 10:37 IST
Italian Open: Djokovic battles; Nadal 'almost perfect' - 09:58 IST
Europa League: Sevilla sweep into final - 07:37 IST

Review: Bombay Velvet is an epic misfire - 18:21 IST
PIX: Mallika Sherawat arrives in Cannes - 18:21 IST
Cannes Day 2: Katrina Kaif is RED HOT on the red carpet - 18:20 IST
Review: Bombay Velvet is too bloodless to stun, too passionless to stir - 17:40 IST
King of Blues B B King dies at 89 - 15:27 IST
PIX: Charlize Therone, Salma Hayek at Cannes - 14:57 IST
Happy birthday, Madhuri Dixit! - 14:39 IST
Review: 36 Vayadhinile is Jyothika's show all the way - 13:20 IST
Review: Lailaa O Lailaa fails miserably - 12:50 IST
Review: Bombay Velvet is marred by weak storytelling - 12:39 IST
Birthday Special: Just how well do you know Telugu actor Ram? - 12:06 IST
Nee-Na, Sir C P: Which Malayalam film will you watch this weekend? - 11:15 IST
'Very courageous of Priyanka to try her luck in Hollywood' - 09:44 IST
PIX: Madhuri Dixit's Filmi Birthday Moments - 08:33 IST

Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates - 18:51 IST
PIX: Mallika Sherawat arrives in Cannes - 18:21 IST
PHOTOS: After business, it's time for yoga, selfies - 16:49 IST
PIX: Charlize Therone, Salma Hayek at Cannes - 14:57 IST
Seen these stunning glimpses of India from space? - 09:44 IST
WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny - 08:56 IST
PIX: Madhuri Dixit's Filmi Birthday Moments - 08:33 IST

Srikanth Kondapalli: Modi-Li talks: Aspirational, productive and positive
Ravi Agrawal: Will China and India be partners -- or rivals?
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta: The nuts and bolts of the new black money law
Malini Bhupta: Weak WPI data is an eye-opener, Indian govt wake up now!

Beyond great 'optics', no great push in Indo-China ties
Current account worries are back for India