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18 May, 2009Last updated: 23:58 IST
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Buddhadeb undecided on resignation - 00:42 IST
New government to take oath after May 21 - 23:21 IST
RJD, SP allege humiliation by Cong leaders - 22:50 IST
Will Congress retain the 'wily Thakur?' - 22:04 IST
Congress may go it alone in Maharashtra polls: CM - 21:11 IST
EC submits list of new MPs to President - 20:48 IST
Chidambaram not keen on home ministry - 20:43 IST
Advani agrees to become Opposition leader - 20:22 IST
Mamata pledges support to UPA government - 19:33 IST
Lok Sabha elections: Winners list - 19:18 IST
Karat to continue as CPI-M general secretary - 17:41 IST
Pizza, papad, gutkha- The bookie's new lingo - 16:59 IST
Why UP is the biggest surprise this election - 16:59 IST
Congress faces stronger Opposition, rising dissent in AP - 16:35 IST
Won't go to Delhi with a begging bowl, says NC - 16:20 IST
Re-centering the Congress Party - 15:37 IST
Poll-stung Mayawati cracks the whip on officers - 15:11 IST
PM, Council of Ministers resign - 14:57 IST
CPI-M refuses to blame Karat, Buddha for poll debacle - 14:51 IST
'An event of such magnitude never seen in the world' - 14:36 IST
Karat-Tharoor 'ties' make CPI see red in Kerala - 14:16 IST
Next is what? BJP meeting begins in New Delhi - 13:17 IST
From 1 to 24, Mamata's Army will take on Left now - 13:17 IST
PM, Sonia to meet allies on Tuesday - 12:43 IST
25 UP legislators fail to make it to Lok Sabha - 12:30 IST
Modi breaks silence, says no full stop in politics - 12:02 IST
Rahul to decide on youth ministers - 11:55 IST
Marathis should explain why they ditched Sena: Thackeray - 10:54 IST
Cracks start appearing in NDA - 08:39 IST
'We drove out an evil force called Left' - 08:23 IST

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Muslims call hartal in Thiruvananthapuram - 21:34 IST
Sri Lanka celebrates LTTE's end - 20:21 IST
Cop killed in Hyderabad shooting - 19:46 IST
Belfer Center head bridges the arts-science divide - 19:37 IST
Prabhakaran shot dead, says Sri Lankan army - 19:03 IST
Pranab calls up Lankan President - 19:00 IST
Does Tamil Nadu care about Prabhakaran's death? - 18:41 IST
Sri Lankan army kills Prabhakaran's son - 17:00 IST
An icon for freedom goes on trial - 16:24 IST
Pakistan still acquiring N-weapons, says US - 15:52 IST
Prabhakaran shot dead, says Sri Lankan army - 15:18 IST
1,000 Taliban killed in offensive, says Pakistan - 14:19 IST

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'My message is one of empowerment and independence' - 16:15 IST
Job interview FAQs - 15:59 IST
A good night's sleep may help you lose weight - 15:13 IST
Is your home loan lender cheating you? - 14:18 IST
Tasty tiffin recipes: Dal Fry, Khichdi & Bean Sprout Salad - 14:02 IST
Interested in software development? - 13:52 IST
Education fair in Delhi - 12:09 IST
10 terrific tea trips - 11:21 IST

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Domestic demand, investment to push growth: Nath - 19:05 IST
20 PSU banks fail to meet farm lending target - 18:40 IST
Sensex rockets - 18:37 IST
Rupee gains biggest gain in 11 years - 18:36 IST
Indian SMEs lead in energy-efficient IT investments - 18:22 IST
AIG plans Asia listing for life insurance arm - 18:20 IST
Citi retains India's growth forecast at 5.5% - 17:59 IST
Raise personal IT exemption limit: CII - 17:54 IST
CMIE pegs India's GDP growth at 6.6% - 17:43 IST
Prashant Saran takes charge as whole time Sebi member - 17:33 IST
Telcos to give list of issues to new govt - 17:22 IST
Top 10 firms add Rs 2 lakh cr in a minute - 17:17 IST
'It's a great time to invest in technology' - 17:08 IST
Montek non-committal on becoming FM - 17:04 IST
Industry not surprised by spurt in market - 17:02 IST
Best ever post-election rally for Dalal Street! - 17:01 IST
Biggest-ever gain for Sensex - 16:57 IST
Sleel industry wants govt to continue focus on core sector - 16:38 IST
Chopper sabotage case: Borge's death not a suicide - 15:56 IST
Overseas foray: BSNL to appoint consultants shortly - 15:24 IST
The application of three systems - 15:07 IST
Sebi keeping close watch on stock markets - 14:51 IST
New govt to face tough job among constraints: Moody's - 14:36 IST
FDI inflows fall sharply in Feb - 14:10 IST
MRF declares lockout at Arkonam tyre plant - 13:52 IST
Children need protection in the virtual world: Ban Ki-moon - 13:38 IST
Bharti Airtel's big dream - 13:35 IST
Canon bullish on growth in India - 12:58 IST
Boom-time: Sectors to watch out for - 12:42 IST
Westpac team in India to discuss outsourcing plans - 12:41 IST
Follow the manifesto, don't forget the CMP - 12:31 IST
Many promises on energy discouraging - 11:59 IST
Polls: Good governance wins - 11:49 IST
Now, the spotlight is on Press Notes - 11:48 IST
'New govt has an enormous task' - 10:57 IST
Now, the spotlight is on Press Notes - 10:48 IST
News channels make major gains on May 16 - 10:43 IST
Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers - 09:57 IST
The making of a freewheeling success story - 09:41 IST
Plan panel members to resign today - 09:29 IST
Each employee is worth Rs 1 crore for Infosys - 09:19 IST

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Hodge, McCullum help Kolkata beat Chennai - 00:18 IST
Anderson, Bresnan help England crush Windies - 20:16 IST
Images: Kings XI Punjab beat Deccan Chargers - 17:12 IST
Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Johannesburg - 15:28 IST
Spotted: Michael Kasprowicz and Graeme Hick - 15:27 IST
Delhi hurdle awaits Bangalore on Tuesday - 14:51 IST
Habibul Bashar to quit Indian Cricket League - 12:43 IST
I thought I missed my hat-trick: Yuvraj - 11:42 IST
India-Pakistan practice match ahead of T20 World Cup - 10:52 IST
Statistical highlights: Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals - 10:44 IST
I want to get among runs: Sehwag - 10:06 IST
Delhi trounce Rajasthan, stay on top - 00:44 IST
England scent victory as West Indies wilt - 00:09 IST

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Ranieri sacked as Juventus coach - 23:48 IST
Beckham helps England to launch World Cup bid - 20:54 IST
Phelps ends comeback meet on a losing note - 20:50 IST
Bhutia to quit Mohun Bagan - 16:54 IST
Bolt clocks world 150 metres best - 16:05 IST
Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval - 15:58 IST
Real Mallorca spoil Barca's celebrations - 15:57 IST
Ferrari International Assistance sounds hollow now - 12:51 IST
Inter's Mourinho confirms Milito bid - 12:45 IST
Kapur ends tied 35th, Chowrasia tied 61st at Irish Open - 12:27 IST
West Brom suspend Bednar after drug allegations - 10:14 IST
Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof - 00:39 IST

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99 is a very funny film - 18:41 IST
Spotted: A R Rahman in Japan - 16:30 IST
Celeb spotting at Cannes - 16:16 IST
Shilpa Rao sings Woh Ajnabee - 15:44 IST
Now, a book on Lata Mangeshkar - 15:38 IST
From Kalidasu to Current - 15:10 IST
The very best of Prakash Mehra - 15:01 IST
Great TV shows coming up! - 14:49 IST
Walking the red carpet with Freida Pinto - 14:22 IST
This is no fake Currency - 14:08 IST
Bhagavan is tardy - 14:06 IST
Brammadeva can be avoided - 13:42 IST
Rajadhi Raja is crude - 13:36 IST
Hrithik & Barbara wow Cannes - 12:43 IST
Akshay Kumar arrested, released on bail - 11:27 IST

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Sri Lanka celebrates LTTE's end - 20:21 IST
Prabhakaran shot dead, says Sri Lankan army - 19:03 IST
Chopper sabotage case: Borge's death not a suicide - 15:56 IST
Boom-time: Sectors to watch out for - 12:42 IST
Sensex rockets - 18:37 IST
Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof - 00:39 IST
Wimbledon's new roof gets stamp of approval - 15:58 IST
Images: Kings XI Punjab beat Deccan Chargers - 17:12 IST
Hrithik & Barbara wow Cannes - 12:43 IST
The very best of Prakash Mehra - 15:01 IST
Celeb spotting at Cannes - 16:16 IST
From Kalidasu to Current - 15:10 IST
Great TV shows coming up! - 14:49 IST

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B Raman: LTTE may be defeated, but India must be careful
Business Standard: Polls: Good governance wins
Somasekhar Sundaresan: 'New govt has an enormous task'
Arun Kumar: Now, the spotlight is on Press Notes
Arun Kumar: Now, the spotlight is on Press Notes
Mukul Pal: The application of three systems
Sanjaya Baru: Re-centering the Congress Party

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Bharti Airtel's big dream
Congress faces stronger Opposition, rising dissent in AP
'An event of such magnitude never seen in the world'
Why UP is the biggest surprise this election

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Canon bullish on growth in India
'We drove out an evil force called Left'

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