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No need for external mediation on Kashmir issue: Tharoor - 22:40 IST
Editor-in-chief Siddharth Varadarajan quits The Hindu - 22:39 IST
'No limitations, restrictions in Russia-India relationship' - 21:57 IST
Antony holds sudden meet with army chief on LoC situation - 20:50 IST
Bangladesh deadlock: Zia floats proposal for interim govt - 20:36 IST
BJP set to name Harshavardhan candidate for Delhi CM's post - 19:40 IST
BJP plays down split over Delhi CM candidate - 19:27 IST
China confers 'great importance' to Dr Singh's visit - 19:25 IST
Chhattisgarh polls: 10 BJP MLAs upset over denial of tickets - 18:50 IST
Work on communal violence bill has begun: Shinde - 18:43 IST
PM, Putin praise each other for bolstering bilateral ties - 18:36 IST
Gandhi's prized possessions to be auctioned in UK - 18:06 IST
Laws to deal with communal riots inadequate: Rahman Khan - 18:02 IST
Poll surveys are 'entertainment programmes': Nitish - 17:56 IST
Inside West Bengal's murky world of child marriages - 17:51 IST
SC says no to Asaram's plea to restrain media from reporting - 17:41 IST
Lucknow: Homeguards seeking job regularisation clash with cops - 16:49 IST
Appoint magistrate to control visitors at Lalu jail: Official - 16:29 IST
US consulate general officials visit arrested crew - 16:12 IST
Taliban threatens to blow up girls' school in Pakistan - 16:12 IST
Pak pounds 10 border posts in all-night firing, 2 personnel hurt - 15:49 IST
Robert Kennedy stole JFK's brain after assassination: Book - 15:48 IST
MP polls: Small vote swing crucial on 21 seats - 15:42 IST
Woman IPS officer gets threat call for searching Narayan Sai - 15:28 IST
In a first, convicted Cong MP Masood disqualified from RS - 15:21 IST
Environmentalist Sunita Narain stable after hit-and-run mishap - 15:20 IST
SC refuses to interfere in ASI's Unnao gold hunt - 15:14 IST
After mocking gold hunt at Unnao, Modi attempts reconciliation - 15:01 IST
Pak PM playing to his home audience on Kashmir: Omar - 14:58 IST
Was US ship detained in Tamil Nadu smuggling arms to India? - 14:27 IST
He defeated the French, the Americans: Was there anyone like General Giap? - 14:12 IST
Alarm over Islamic university on temple land in Tirupati - 14:05 IST
MP hospital staffers gang rape patient's mother; two held - 13:27 IST
Cyclone aftermath: People crossing over to Andhra for ATMs - 13:13 IST
'I hope India will win 10 medals, including 2 golds, in the next Olympics' - 12:17 IST
Delhi gang rape: 2 convicts seek Hindi translation of judgment - 11:53 IST
Is there any point of the PM's China visit? - 11:26 IST
Exclusive: 'Maharashtra police has no understanding of Naxalism' - 11:22 IST
In PHOTOS: Australia's deadly bushfires go out of control - 11:21 IST
Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism - 11:11 IST
When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil - 10:42 IST
10 INCREDIBLE photos from the week gone by - 10:13 IST
India should adapt more positive approach towards Pak: Pak prez - 10:01 IST
No change in Kashmir policy: US on Pak PM seeking intervention - 09:26 IST

Rupee drops another 25 paise to 61.52 against dollar - 18:50 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 18:45 IST
Mahindra to launch first small aircraft in India in 2 years - 18:37 IST
Airtel DTH subscribers can now watch their tweets live on TV - 18:17 IST
10 brands Indians love the most, SAMSUNG tops - 17:15 IST
Gold, silver surge on domestic demand, firm global cues - 17:04 IST
HDFC Q2 profit up 10% at Rs 1,266 crore - 16:54 IST
Saradha scam: Sudipta Sen's accts frozen on laundering charges - 16:39 IST
Markets end flat, L&T soars 6% - 16:30 IST
15 amazing Google projects that FAILED! - 14:46 IST
2G case: 17 summoned to appear before Chennai magistrate - 14:19 IST
Fighting corruption? India Inc shows the way - 14:03 IST
India's rice exports may fall to 9.3 mn tons in 2013-14 - 13:54 IST
BHP gives up nine oil & gas exploration blocks in India - 13:49 IST
Revealed! 5 cars Honda plans to launch in India - 13:32 IST
Tata Realty launches Rs 600-cr fund - 13:06 IST
Toyota launches limited edition Fortuner for Rs 24.3 lakh - 12:59 IST
The carrot for tax compliance - 12:46 IST
For J P Morgan, ending criminal probe proves impossible for now - 12:05 IST
Time to rejig portfolio but with caution - 11:30 IST
New peak awaits Sensex amid unabated FII flows - 11:27 IST
A few popular alternatives to personal loans! - 10:59 IST
Rupee may strengthen on dollar inflows - 10:40 IST
How much freedom Indians have on the Internet? - 10:39 IST
Know the tax benefits of house rent - 10:28 IST
FM to grill govt banks' chiefs on Tuesday - 10:00 IST
Cash back or reward points -- which one to choose? - 09:41 IST
$5-trillion a day forex market under lens - 09:30 IST
Want to save money for jewellery? Invest in gold ETFs - 09:26 IST
Here's how to stay away from loan defaults! - 08:34 IST

CSA could sacrifice CEO Lorgat for India tour - 23:25 IST
MCA decides ticket prices for Tendulkar's farewell Test - 22:16 IST
Struggling Ishant sweats it out in nets with bowling coach - 21:01 IST
Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul - 20:49 IST
North, South declared joint-winners of Duleep Trophy - 19:58 IST
Tamim misses century as Kiwis toil on rain-hit opening day - 18:47 IST
Kerala Cricket Association officials forced to apologise to Tharoor - 17:40 IST
Why Ishant should not have been retained in ODI squad - 17:29 IST
Suit filed by Lalit Modi against IPL panel maintainable, says court - 16:35 IST
'Keeping Tendulkar away from the game is next to impossible' - 15:58 IST
Are bowlers becoming 'endangered species'? - 15:28 IST
Should Ishant Sharma have been dropped from the Indian team? - 08:12 IST

World Boxing Championships: Shiva, Manoj in quarters, Nanao beaten - 20:53 IST
Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football - 20:37 IST
Moyes endures bumpy ride surrounded by Ferguson reminders - 20:05 IST
Sania back in top 10 of women's doubles - 20:01 IST
France take on Ukraine for World Cup golden ticket - 19:31 IST
BEST Sports Photos of the Week! - 14:15 IST
Ferguson calls managing England 'worst job in football' - 13:21 IST
The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here! - 10:35 IST
Champions League Preview: Spanish giants have Italian job on their minds - 09:31 IST
Tanvi finishes runners-up at Swiss International - 08:19 IST
Ferdinand added to FA Commission after diversity criticism - 08:08 IST
Tommy Haas shows no signs of slowing down as he trumps Haase - 08:00 IST
Boxing World C'ships: Sumit, Vikash in pre-quarters, Mandeep bows out - 07:42 IST
Dimitrov upsets Ferrer to win maiden tour title - 07:26 IST
Late arrival Vidal fined and benched by Juventus - 07:22 IST
Serie A: Rossi's hat-trick helps Fiorentina stun champions Juventus - 02:22 IST
EPL: Townsend, Soldado lift Tottenham Hotspur up to fifth - 02:12 IST

Akshay Kumar: Why Bollywood gives dads a raw deal - 19:11 IST
A roundup of all the TAMASHA in Bollywood - 17:24 IST
Shilpa: Armaan is involved in every fight in Bigg Boss - 17:22 IST
Colin Farell, Tom Hanks, Tarantino: A day out in Hollywood - 16:59 IST
PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, Imran Khan receive Super Achievers Awards - 16:49 IST
PIX: Aishwarya, Jacqueline, Aditi at jewellery store launches - 15:53 IST
Akshay Kumar's Boss FLOPS at box office - 15:06 IST
PIX: Shilpa, Shabana Azmi at Raveena Tandon's jewellery launch - 14:59 IST
Oscar winner: Iranians are familiar with Bollywood - 14:49 IST
Pix: It's a WRAP! Mahi Gill's Gang of Ghosts - 14:21 IST
Looking for some FILMI FUN? Guess who this stunner is! - 13:53 IST
Special screening of Captain Phillips for Indian naval officers - 13:45 IST
PIX: Anushka, Sridevi, Rani, Akshay at Yash Chopra Memorial Award - 11:12 IST
Review: Nadodi Mannan is stupid - 09:08 IST

7 lessons you can learn from Sachin Tendulkar's life - 20:46 IST
Karva Chauth: When Indian men fast for their wives - 20:46 IST
Crystal gazing: What to expect from Apple on October 22 - 20:46 IST
What were they thinking? The WORST of Wills Fashion Week - 20:45 IST
Travel: In the middle of nowhere - 20:45 IST
Sci-fi ideas that became a reality - 20:44 IST
Moyes endures bumpy ride surrounded by Ferguson reminders - 20:05 IST
Akshay Kumar: Why Bollywood gives dads a raw deal - 19:11 IST
BSE: Top gainers and losers - 18:45 IST
Inside West Bengal's murky world of child marriages - 17:51 IST
How to get best interest rate for home loans - 17:40 IST
Why Ishant should not have been retained in ODI squad - 17:29 IST
A roundup of all the TAMASHA in Bollywood - 17:24 IST
Shilpa: Armaan is involved in every fight in Bigg Boss - 17:22 IST
10 brands Indians love the most, SAMSUNG tops - 17:15 IST
Colin Farell, Tom Hanks, Tarantino: A day out in Hollywood - 16:59 IST
PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, Imran Khan receive Super Achievers Awards - 16:49 IST
Markets end flat, L&T soars 6% - 16:30 IST
'Keeping Tendulkar away from the game is next to impossible' - 15:58 IST
PIX: Aishwarya, Jacqueline, Aditi at jewellery store launches - 15:53 IST
Are bowlers becoming 'endangered species'? - 15:28 IST
Akshay Kumar's Boss FLOPS at box office - 15:06 IST
After mocking gold hunt at Unnao, Modi attempts reconciliation - 15:01 IST
PIX: Shilpa, Shabana Azmi at Raveena Tandon's jewellery launch - 14:59 IST
Oscar winner: Iranians are familiar with Bollywood - 14:49 IST
15 amazing Google projects that FAILED! - 14:46 IST
10 self-defense tips every woman should know - 14:41 IST
Pix: It's a WRAP! Mahi Gill's Gang of Ghosts - 14:21 IST
BEST Sports Photos of the Week! - 14:15 IST
He defeated the French, the Americans: Was there anyone like General Giap? - 14:12 IST
Fighting corruption? India Inc shows the way - 14:03 IST
Looking for some FILMI FUN? Guess who this stunner is! - 13:53 IST
Revealed! 5 cars Honda plans to launch in India - 13:32 IST
Toyota launches limited edition Fortuner for Rs 24.3 lakh - 12:59 IST
'I hope India will win 10 medals, including 2 golds, in the next Olympics' - 12:17 IST
New peak awaits Sensex amid unabated FII flows - 11:27 IST
Is there any point of the PM's China visit? - 11:26 IST
In PHOTOS: Australia's deadly bushfires go out of control - 11:21 IST
PIX: Anushka, Sridevi, Rani, Akshay at Yash Chopra Memorial Award - 11:12 IST
How much freedom Indians have on the Internet? - 10:39 IST
The HOTTEST Sporting Buzz is here! - 10:35 IST
Know the tax benefits of house rent - 10:28 IST
IIT-B and Washington University to offer joint EMBA course - 10:25 IST
10 INCREDIBLE photos from the week gone by - 10:13 IST
Champions League Preview: Spanish giants have Italian job on their minds - 09:31 IST
$5-trillion a day forex market under lens - 09:30 IST
Want to save money for jewellery? Invest in gold ETFs - 09:26 IST
Here's how to stay away from loan defaults! - 08:34 IST
Should Ishant Sharma have been dropped from the Indian team? - 08:12 IST

Amberish K Diwanji: Is India really a forward-thinking, rational nation?
T V R Shenoy: When will the CBI question the Prime Minister?
Srikanth Kondapalli: Limits to India's engagement with China
Rup Narayan Das: Sino-Indian relations are good; it can be still better
Sanjaya Baru: The challenges Manmohan Singh faces in China

Exclusive: 'Maharashtra police has no understanding of Naxalism'