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LIVE! 'Islamist attack' thwarted in Germany, 2 arrested
Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal - 22:30 IST
Quake aftermath: Exodus of foreign tourists from Nepal - 22:05 IST
Indian minorities faced violent attacks under new govt, says US panel - 20:55 IST
Bihar suspends erring official engaged in relief work - 19:08 IST
Tomar writes to CM over degree row, says charges 'baseless' - 19:05 IST
Punjab: 4 nabbed for molesting, throwing teen and mother off moving bus - 18:51 IST
'Don't lose heart, we will stand by you,' Rahul tells Vidarbha farmers - 18:22 IST
13 held guilty for chopping off Kerala professor's hand - 18:09 IST
6 IS supporters charged for plotting terror attacks in Malaysia - 17:16 IST
With over 10 crore members, BJP is world's largest political party - 16:57 IST
'Will no longer draw Prophet Muhammad caricatures' - 16:38 IST
'Even the first step to clean the Ganga has not been taken' - 16:30 IST
Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar - 16:07 IST
Quake relief: India rushes over 8,000 tents to Nepal - 15:58 IST
Pakistan sends 'beef masala' to Nepal quake survivors - 15:50 IST
Nobel laureate Malala's attackers get 25 years jail term - 15:27 IST
Transport strike: Commuters suffer as buses, taxis stay off roads - 14:55 IST
BSF guns down Pakistan intruder at border - 14:47 IST
15-year-old pulled alive from rubble 5 days after Nepal quake - 14:29 IST
The danger behind Pakistan's new swagger - 13:51 IST
Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha - 13:46 IST
Bandh affects life partially in West Bengal - 13:31 IST
Pak PM calls up Modi to offer quake comfort - 13:08 IST
After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts - 12:42 IST
PHOTOS: When Obama took a tea break - 11:56 IST
Nepal Quake: Nepalese students in Delhi raise Rs 66,000 in two hours - 11:35 IST
WATCH LIVE: All the action from the Lok Sabha - 11:04 IST
Rahul Gandhi begins 'sanvad padyatra'; meets Maharashtra farmers - 10:54 IST
'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal' - 10:15 IST
FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls - 10:13 IST
Govt slammed for not considering marital rape as criminal offence - 10:08 IST
Don't celebrate India's 'Operation Maitri' just yet - 08:53 IST
PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in! - 08:44 IST
Evacuated nearly 7,000 people from Nepal: UP govt - 02:28 IST
Well-being of farmers a priority for govt: Modi - 00:15 IST

The sexiest women in the world - 15:04 IST
The chaiwallah who is now a web developer - 14:28 IST
This Eggless Mango Mousse: #Yum! - 13:17 IST
Manage your money like 'The Avengers' - 12:04 IST
These are India's best and the brightest! - 11:53 IST
5 easy ways to learn new skills every day - 08:30 IST

8 core sectors' production drops to a dismal 17-month low - 22:43 IST
Petrol prices hiked by Rs 3.96 a litre, diesel by Rs 2.37 - 22:20 IST
Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad - 21:36 IST
Infosys keen to transfer Finacle, Edge to subsidiary - 20:24 IST
IndiGo to introduce 8 new flights from May 1 - 20:14 IST
Rupee closes 12 paise weaker against dollar on domestic concerns - 18:50 IST
Blackmoney: I-T dept files 121 cases against HSBC account holders - 18:15 IST
NSE touches record highest ever turnover at Rs 6.27 lakh cr - 17:56 IST
India now less vulnerable to capital outflows: Fitch - 17:45 IST
BSE: Top losers and gainers - 17:39 IST
Jaitley buys peace with RBI, drops plans to deregulate bonds - 17:33 IST
Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail - 17:15 IST
Markets close in the red on April F&O expiry - 17:01 IST
Gold extends gains on wedding season demand, global cues - 16:15 IST
Govt aims to start building 'Bharat Mala' in two years - 16:05 IST
62 toll plazas on national highways, expressways closed - 16:05 IST
Smart cities to attract over Rs 2 trillion investment in 5 years - 15:49 IST
With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella - 15:28 IST
World's biggest rogue traders - 15:23 IST
CMs panel on Swachh Bharat to finalise report by June-end - 15:14 IST
Toyota India launches updated versions of Camry - 14:59 IST
New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope - 14:43 IST
Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians - 14:27 IST
India, Japan ink action agenda to boost trade, investment - 14:08 IST
Firms with 300 workers? A pink slip any time! - 14:04 IST
Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India - 13:53 IST
Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps - 13:32 IST
Civil servants should be fearless, says Jaitley - 13:23 IST
Looking to make a will? This is what you should know - 13:10 IST
China slaps record fine on McDonald's supplier for pollution - 12:48 IST
Street's faith in tariff hikes by telcos may be misplaced - 12:42 IST
Sebi orders attachments to recover Rs 140 crore this year - 12:19 IST
US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran - 12:06 IST
Can Indian agriculture adopt the 'Gujarat Model'? - 11:42 IST
So much for Modi's Acche Din. India is no more most favoured emerging market - 11:09 IST
How Modi's financial inclusion can become a success - 10:59 IST
Rs 1 lakh crore approved for urban renewal plan - 09:33 IST
Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids - 08:48 IST

IPL Live! Uthappa, Russell seal it in Kolkata's favour - Rediff Sports
Afridi to quit international cricket after World T20 next year - 23:11 IST
Angry Vaas resigns as Sri Lanka's bowling coach - 22:56 IST
Kolkata Knight Riders gives Keshri's family Rs 20 lakh - 22:26 IST
World champions Australia extend lead over India in ODIs - 22:15 IST
Fit-again Zaheer could play against Kings XI Punjab, says Yuvraj - 22:07 IST
Mumbai Indians hope to recapture winning momentum after break - 20:58 IST
Dravid supports BCCI's ban on Narine for chucking - 20:48 IST
Rajasthan Royals seek Ganesha's blessings to get IPL campaign back on track - 20:18 IST
Disappointing that I had starts but have not been able to convert: K L Rahul - 18:37 IST
BCCI extends support to Nepal cricketers - 18:07 IST
Hafeez hits maiden double ton to put Pakistan in control - 17:51 IST
Narine undergoes testing in Chennai to get off-breaks cleared - 17:09 IST
PCB grateful to Cricket Zimbabwe as they confirm Pakistan tour - 17:03 IST
Injuries to Bailey and Marsh add to Kings XI Punjab's woes - 16:02 IST
Will it be sweet homecoming for Rahane, Kulkarni at Wankhede? - 14:40 IST
Delhi will go all out against struggling Punjab - 13:52 IST
Top cricketers lured by Indian 'rebel league'? - 11:31 IST
Will India have a home-grown coach after 15 years? - 08:46 IST
IPL: Ranchi to host second play-off qualifier, eliminator in Pune - 00:48 IST
IPL: Rain plays spoilsport; Bangalore, Rajasthan share points - 00:15 IST

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch - 23:21 IST
Srinivasan's brother Ramachandran faces the heat; IOA feud out in open - 22:41 IST
Paes-Stepanek knocked out in quarters of BMW Open - 20:34 IST
La Liga: Free-scoring Real Madrid face tough test at Sevilla - 18:27 IST
India's Praful Patel is AFC's vice president - 16:47 IST
Fight of the Century: Mayweather talks money! - 16:07 IST
Mayweather's new love and Pacquiao's king size entourage - 15:44 IST
India's campaign in New Zealand Open ends - 15:12 IST
Hockey India names 24-member squad for Japan series - 14:43 IST
Former Real Madrid midfielder Rincon wanted by Interpol - 14:07 IST
Real, Atletico dismiss reports of FIFA ban - 12:48 IST
Is Olympiakos Champions League's place in doubt? - 12:36 IST
Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity - 12:32 IST
Pacquiao's trainer continues war of words - 12:08 IST
EPL: Mourinho's cuss words spark Chelsea comeback - 11:02 IST
Chelsea well on way to grab EPL title but can Arsenal catch them? - 10:56 IST
In-form Wolfsburg reach first German Cup final in 20 years - 10:12 IST
Construction at two Olympic 2016 venues in Rio halted - 10:00 IST
Serie A: Tevez strikes brace but Juve made to wait for title by Lazio - 09:49 IST
La Liga PHOTOS: Rodriguez scores screamer as Real stroll past Almeria - 09:38 IST
Berlusconi meeting Thai businessman over Milan stake sale - 09:22 IST
EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea in touching distance from title after win at Leicester - 09:14 IST
NBA star Abdul-Jabbar evaluated for dizziness after surgery - 09:00 IST
Djokovic pulls out of Madrid to rest before French Open - 00:59 IST

Bombay Velvet, Agneepath, Om Shanti Om: Mumbai's retro colours - 18:44 IST
Birthday Special: The fabulous life of Anushka Sharma - 18:44 IST
Rowdy Rathore, Holiday, Baby: Akshay Kumar's 10 BIGGEST Hits - 18:42 IST
Kamal: 'Films that dig deep into your self can be exhausting' - 17:33 IST
Sanjay Dutt to star in Kaante sequel? - 17:19 IST
Mani Ratnam: 'I don't believe in giving advice' - 15:44 IST
Irrfan: Deepika Padukone wants to flourish as an actor - 13:48 IST
Remembering Bollywood's big supporter - 13:06 IST
'You don't say no to Kamal Haasan' - 10:31 IST
Quiz: Who played Helen's role in Farhan Akhtar's Don remake? - 09:27 IST

'Don't lose heart, we will stand by you,' Rahul tells Vidarbha farmers - 18:22 IST
World's biggest rogue traders - 15:23 IST
Toyota India launches updated versions of Camry - 14:59 IST
Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians - 14:27 IST
After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts - 12:42 IST
PHOTOS: When Obama took a tea break - 11:56 IST
Top cricketers lured by Indian 'rebel league'? - 11:31 IST
Chelsea well on way to grab EPL title but can Arsenal catch them? - 10:56 IST
La Liga PHOTOS: Rodriguez scores screamer as Real stroll past Almeria - 09:38 IST
EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea in touching distance from title after win at Leicester - 09:14 IST

Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd): The danger behind Pakistan's new swagger
Praful Bidwai: Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar
Rahul Jacob : Can Indian agriculture adopt the 'Gujarat Model'?

Remembering Bollywood's big supporter

'Even the first step to clean the Ganga has not been taken'