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LIVE! Ukraine reports heavy fighting around malaysia airlines crash site
Rahul's 'old friends' fail to show up at Sonia's iftar party - 22:23 IST
One union minister to visit BJP office everyday - 21:16 IST
India asks its nationals to leave Libya - 20:47 IST
Ministries asked to give inputs for Modi's first I-Day speech - 20:17 IST
UN, US call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza - 19:51 IST
Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army - 19:41 IST
Pak: Mob kills woman, 2 minor girls over 'blasphemous' Facebook post - 19:08 IST
ULFA threatens to use arms against illegal migrants from Bangladesh - 19:00 IST
PHOTOS: How Muslims break their Ramzan fast the world over - 18:52 IST
Congress demands probe into bugging reports - 18:45 IST
PHOTOS: After riots, eerie calm in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur - 18:43 IST
India, China admit to intrusion by Chinese herdsmen in Ladakh - 18:02 IST
Tension between Punjab, Haryana govts continue to simmer - 17:37 IST
With focus on Delhi, AAP won't contest any state elections - 17:27 IST
UPSC issue to be resolved in a week: Rajnath Singh - 16:16 IST
Goa Dy CM apologises for his 'Christian Hindu' remark - 16:10 IST
8 stories that your newspaper missed today - 15:56 IST
Mohalalganj rape case: UP govt recommends CBI probe - 15:12 IST
Bihar CM's Mahakar to soon be a model village - 15:03 IST
Costa Concordia completes final voyage to scrap yard - 15:03 IST
My tweet on 'Gujarat model for Saharanpur' not communal: BJP MLA - 15:02 IST
MP: Engineering student held for raping, blackmailing techie - 14:58 IST
HC stays EC order against ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan - 14:38 IST
'The world needs to make Russia pay' - 14:25 IST
China's dream to connect with Indian Ocean dashed; trying to revive canceled project - 14:23 IST
Sena dubs assault on Marathis in K'taka as 'Kannada terrorism' - 13:44 IST
India to ID 175 Tamil asylum seekers in Australia - 13:43 IST
Pak official in Lanka key to ISI's terror plan for south India - 12:52 IST
Bangalore school reopens; parents drop kids to ensure safety - 12:49 IST
PHOTOS: In Mumbai, when it rains, it pours! - 12:46 IST
100 Indians in UAE committed suicide in 3 years - 12:35 IST
How Haja Fakruddin ended up in Syria - 12:17 IST
Curfew relaxed in strife-hit Saharanpur - 11:54 IST
PHOTOS: Superheroes swoop into San Diego! - 10:17 IST
PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's Iftar party - 09:15 IST
REWIND: 12 amazing photos of the week that was - 08:05 IST

Back to you! Hottest swimwear designs on the runway! - 17:23 IST
6 friendship red flags you can ignore at your own risk - 17:22 IST
The secret behind Jessica Alba's fab post-baby body - 17:22 IST
Ramzan recipe: Mutton Biryani and Rezala - 17:21 IST
Whoa! This 75-yr-old mami has a cooking app to her name - 17:21 IST
Three really BAD reasons to sell an investment - 16:24 IST
The future is coming - 15:31 IST
Work-life balance: 'It was difficult to concentrate at work' - 13:21 IST
Puliyodarai, Caramel Payasam and more recipes - 12:02 IST

Amway India CEO released on bail - 18:59 IST
Flight delay: DGCA asks SpiceJet to refund fare - 18:35 IST
Rupee inches lower, expected to remain range-bound - 18:28 IST
Amazon India to open 5 centres for faster delivery - 18:16 IST
Malaysia Airlines to change name to boost reputation - 18:05 IST
BSE: Top losers and gainers - 17:57 IST
Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups - 17:33 IST
L&T Q1 net profit up over 2-fold on disinvestment gain - 17:32 IST
HUL Q1 net up 3.68% at Rs 1,056.85 cr - 16:42 IST
We can do what TCS has done, and with fewer people: T K Kurien - 16:33 IST
Sensex sheds 136 points to end below 26,000 - 16:18 IST
'India a huge force in shaping digital future globally' - 16:11 IST
iPhones allow extraction of users' personal data - 15:48 IST
Child plans to make a bigger comeback - 15:06 IST
Gold remains up on scattered buying; silver steady - 14:57 IST
At WTO, India has little choice but to fall in line - 14:53 IST
'Investment in human capital will give India an edge' - 14:26 IST
Xiaomi Mi3: The best budget smartphone - 14:14 IST
Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014 - 14:05 IST
Bengal Aerotropolis's fate hangs in balance - 13:59 IST
Pharma stocks could rise another 15-20% - 13:49 IST
Tata Zest has AWESOME features that competitors can't match - 13:28 IST
Buying property overseas? London is a hot spot - 13:17 IST
Court adjourns Satyam case to August 11 - 13:14 IST
Adani's Oz coal mine project cleared, company welcomes decision - 12:47 IST
A look at P Chidambaram's legacy as finance minister - 12:41 IST
Smart cities should offer affordable living, best amenities - 12:36 IST
How much compensation air crash victims can claim - 12:01 IST
Reliance Power to buy all of Jaypee's hydropower assets - 11:15 IST
Mid, small-cap stocks see post-Budget blues - 11:05 IST
SpiceJet discount offer unlikely to get ministry go-ahead - 10:55 IST
LG G3 is the best phablet money can buy! - 10:47 IST
It takes 10 years to make key policy changes in India - 10:40 IST
How the Modi govt plans to usher in acche din - 10:29 IST
Markets shine, but Indians missing from the party - 09:10 IST
Have you tried Flipkart's Digiflip Pro XT 712? - 08:53 IST
Dalal Street rally? Combined net of 290 cos rises 2.4% only! - 08:47 IST
Jaguar Land Rover forced to slash prices in China - 08:03 IST
Filing tax returns? Avoid these errors - 08:02 IST

3rd Test LIVE! India end Day Two on 25 for one, 544 behind hosts - Rediff Sports
Southampton Test: Bell recaptures form as England punish India - 23:57 IST
PHOTOS: Bell, Butler send Indian bowlers on a leather hunt - 23:34 IST
South Africa escape with a draw to reclaim No. 1 Test ranking - 22:51 IST
Cricket Buzz: KP to play for Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League - 16:26 IST
Stats: Cook becomes third highest run-scorer for England - 13:56 IST
India bowling coach gives no time-frame for Ishant's return - 11:55 IST
3rd Test: Here is what Cook did differently to regain form... - 10:09 IST

Medals tally: 2014 Commonwealth Games - 22:46 IST
India at CWG: Shooters Jitu Rai, Narang shine on Day 5 - 22:28 IST
Sports Shorts: Judge rules tax fraud case against Messi will go ahead - 20:33 IST
CWG: Jitu Rai wins gold, Gurpal bags silver in 50m Pistol - 20:31 IST
CWG: Gagan Narang settles for silver in 50m Rifle Prone - 20:14 IST
Sushil, Yogeshwar spearhead India's campaign at Glasgow Games - 16:00 IST
Love is in the air at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games! - 15:13 IST
CWG Photos: Hero's welcome for goldfinger Bindra - 13:44 IST
PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 4 of the CWG - 13:33 IST
Indians on show on Monday at the Commonwealth Games - 13:12 IST
How Vincenzo Nibali conquered the Tour... - 12:57 IST
F1 pit lane tales: 'Mercedes destroyer' Ricciardo in mood for a party - 12:52 IST
An inspiring story from CWG... - 11:21 IST
PHOTOS: Ricciardo upstages Mercedes to grab thrilling win - 02:01 IST

Kareena Kapoor: I get paid very well - 19:15 IST
PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh, Aamir at Kabaddi match - 19:15 IST
Box Office: Salman Khan's Kick is a hit - 19:14 IST
'I have still not gotten out of the Jhalak hangover' - 19:10 IST
'I enjoyed making Adavi Kachina Vennela' - 17:58 IST
PIX: Alia, Parineeti at Achievers' Awards - 17:01 IST
Rajesh Khanna's bungalow sold, signals end of an era - 16:08 IST
'Eid Mubarak to all!' - 16:01 IST
Arun Dutt: I know my father Guru Dutt through his films - 15:54 IST
Guru Dutt's son passes away - 15:29 IST
PIX: Priyanka, Hrithik, Kangna party with Sanjay Leela Bhansali - 11:00 IST
Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire - 09:55 IST
Birthday Special: The Top 10 Films of Dhanush - 09:14 IST
Daily game: Guess who this stunner is! - 09:13 IST
Review: Vikramadityan entertains in parts - 09:03 IST
Censor trouble in Kannada Films - 09:02 IST
Review: Hi I'm Tony is just another thriller film - 09:02 IST
Review: Manglish is a typical Mammootty film - 08:56 IST

PHOTOS: Bell, Butler send Indian bowlers on a leather hunt - 23:34 IST
India at CWG: Shooters Jitu Rai, Narang shine on Day 5 - 22:28 IST
Sports Shorts: Judge rules tax fraud case against Messi will go ahead - 20:33 IST
CWG: Jitu Rai wins gold, Gurpal bags silver in 50m Pistol - 20:31 IST
CWG: Gagan Narang settles for silver in 50m Rifle Prone - 20:14 IST
Kareena Kapoor: I get paid very well - 19:15 IST
PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh, Aamir at Kabaddi match - 19:15 IST
Box Office: Salman Khan's Kick is a hit - 19:14 IST
'I have still not gotten out of the Jhalak hangover' - 19:10 IST
PHOTOS: How Muslims break their Ramzan fast the world over - 18:52 IST
PHOTOS: After riots, eerie calm in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur - 18:43 IST
'I enjoyed making Adavi Kachina Vennela' - 17:58 IST
BSE: Top losers and gainers - 17:57 IST
Back to you! Hottest swimwear designs on the runway! - 17:23 IST
6 friendship red flags you can ignore at your own risk - 17:22 IST
The secret behind Jessica Alba's fab post-baby body - 17:22 IST
Ramzan recipe: Mutton Biryani and Rezala - 17:21 IST
Whoa! This 75-yr-old mami has a cooking app to her name - 17:21 IST
PIX: Alia, Parineeti at Achievers' Awards - 17:01 IST
Cricket Buzz: KP to play for Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League - 16:26 IST
Three really BAD reasons to sell an investment - 16:24 IST
'Eid Mubarak to all!' - 16:01 IST
Sushil, Yogeshwar spearhead India's campaign at Glasgow Games - 16:00 IST
8 stories that your newspaper missed today - 15:56 IST
Arun Dutt: I know my father Guru Dutt through his films - 15:54 IST
iPhones allow extraction of users' personal data - 15:48 IST
The future is coming - 15:31 IST
Love is in the air at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games! - 15:13 IST
Costa Concordia completes final voyage to scrap yard - 15:03 IST
At WTO, India has little choice but to fall in line - 14:53 IST
'The world needs to make Russia pay' - 14:25 IST
Xiaomi Mi3: The best budget smartphone - 14:14 IST
Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014 - 14:05 IST
Bengal Aerotropolis's fate hangs in balance - 13:59 IST
Stats: Cook becomes third highest run-scorer for England - 13:56 IST
CWG Photos: Hero's welcome for goldfinger Bindra - 13:44 IST
PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 4 of the CWG - 13:33 IST
Tata Zest has AWESOME features that competitors can't match - 13:28 IST
Work-life balance: 'It was difficult to concentrate at work' - 13:21 IST
Buying property overseas? London is a hot spot - 13:17 IST
How Vincenzo Nibali conquered the Tour... - 12:57 IST
F1 pit lane tales: 'Mercedes destroyer' Ricciardo in mood for a party - 12:52 IST
PHOTOS: In Mumbai, when it rains, it pours! - 12:46 IST
A look at P Chidambaram's legacy as finance minister - 12:41 IST
Smart cities should offer affordable living, best amenities - 12:36 IST
How Haja Fakruddin ended up in Syria - 12:17 IST
Puliyodarai, Caramel Payasam and more recipes - 12:02 IST
How much compensation air crash victims can claim - 12:01 IST
India bowling coach gives no time-frame for Ishant's return - 11:55 IST
An inspiring story from CWG... - 11:21 IST
PIX: Priyanka, Hrithik, Kangna party with Sanjay Leela Bhansali - 11:00 IST
LG G3 is the best phablet money can buy! - 10:47 IST
It takes 10 years to make key policy changes in India - 10:40 IST
How the Modi govt plans to usher in acche din - 10:29 IST
PHOTOS: Superheroes swoop into San Diego! - 10:17 IST
3rd Test: Here is what Cook did differently to regain form... - 10:09 IST
PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's Iftar party - 09:15 IST
Birthday Special: The Top 10 Films of Dhanush - 09:14 IST
Daily game: Guess who this stunner is! - 09:13 IST
Markets shine, but Indians missing from the party - 09:10 IST
Have you tried Flipkart's Digiflip Pro XT 712? - 08:53 IST
REWIND: 12 amazing photos of the week that was - 08:05 IST
Jaguar Land Rover forced to slash prices in China - 08:03 IST
Filing tax returns? Avoid these errors - 08:02 IST
PHOTOS: Ricciardo upstages Mercedes to grab thrilling win - 02:01 IST

Rashme Sehgal: Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?
Mohan Guruswamy: Israel loses its heroic sheen
Virendra Kapoor: Narendra Modi ko gussa kyon aata hai
Kashif-ul-Huda: Sania Mirza and the story of Muslim discrimination

It pleases me when people say we want to saffronise education'