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LIVE! Thai activists plan rally to defy coup protest ban
Priyanka seeks withdrawal of special security at airports - 23:11 IST
IN PHOTOS: Freak storm hits Delhi, kills 9 - 22:39 IST
Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday - 21:45 IST
Narendra Modi's check-in baggage - 21:25 IST
'Don't agree with 75 being a cut-off age for politicians' - 21:25 IST
First meeting of SIT on black money now on June 2 - 20:43 IST
Rajya Sabha members allotted to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana - 20:11 IST
All's not well: NCP's Surpiya Sule concedes ahead of Maha polls - 19:52 IST
'You are safe, aren't you?' UP CM's reply to law and order question - 19:24 IST
Ex-IB chief Ajit Doval appointed national security advisor - 19:19 IST
PM Modi's wife Jashodaben gets 24x7 security cover - 19:11 IST
Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights - 19:06 IST
Now, gang rape and murder in Mulayam's constituency - 18:51 IST
Modi moves to official Race Course Road residence - 18:34 IST
China mobilises one lakh citizen army to get info on terror - 18:22 IST
Badaun sisters' rape: Akhilesh promises fast track court - 18:18 IST
Uncle, 3 others arrested in Pakistan honour killing case - 17:18 IST
Hope for Campa Cola residents: SC agrees to hear plea against eviction - 17:11 IST
Won't launch witch-hunt against opponents, says Venkaiah Naidu - 17:00 IST
Mayawati says BSP will skip by-elections in UP - 16:20 IST
Foreign secy visits Herat to review consulate security - 16:17 IST
Centre assures Naidu on commitments to Seemandhra - 15:32 IST
Virbhadra withdraws defamation case against Jaitley - 15:01 IST
Don't include my life story in school syllabus: Modi - 14:41 IST
Badaun gang rape: Two constables sacked, accused arrested - 14:38 IST
SIMI plans to make the most of IM's downfall - 14:34 IST
Meghalaya: 2 custodial deaths in 10 days spark protests - 14:14 IST
Family of rape accused beats victim's mother to withdraw case - 13:44 IST
Priyanka seeks blessings at Kashmir temple - 12:20 IST
Where did the Muslim vote go? - 12:08 IST
PICS: Indian Americans declared co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee - 11:36 IST
This is no way to treat a martyred soldier's widow - 11:34 IST
Jayalalithaa to meet Modi on June 3 - 11:27 IST
PM's 'media handler' starts attending office - 11:24 IST
Bihar CM seeks Modi's time for special status - 11:20 IST
Image: Telangana gets its own state logo - 11:16 IST
Delhi think tank gives Modi his NSA and principal secretary - 11:09 IST
2 Indian-Americans co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee - 10:06 IST
Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud - 08:57 IST
PHOTOS: Sydney's spectacular festival of lights - 08:25 IST

Really funny English signboards - 18:58 IST
10 things I will miss about Delhi - 18:57 IST
Photo: My first day at college! Share yours too! - 18:56 IST
EPF, PPF or NPS: Which is the best savings scheme for you? - 18:56 IST
Is this how the first TVS-BMW bike will look like? - 14:34 IST
Which of these 6 cameras do you want to own? - 14:04 IST
Job hunting online? Try the velfie! - 13:02 IST
L'Oreal announces 50 scholarships for women - 10:30 IST
Chat@3: How to decide the right education loan for you - 10:20 IST

Meet the 4 top candidates in race to head Infosys - 21:18 IST
Leadership changes to be in company's best interest: Murthy - 19:16 IST
First flight of superjumbo A-380 to India takes off - 18:54 IST
India sees worst slowdown, GDP growth at 4.7% in FY14 - 18:45 IST
Rupee ends down 8 paise Vs dollar - 18:14 IST
Gujarat govt tells Maruti to rethink VAT refund - 16:59 IST
Dull day at Dalal Street; Sensex ends flat - 16:25 IST
Silver recovers by Rs 350 on industrial demand, gold stable - 15:24 IST
Talent shortage: India ranks 3rd in the world - 14:56 IST
Avoid online route to buy our cars: Renault - 14:25 IST
AirAsia Bengaluru-Goa ticket @ Rs 990, bookings open today - 13:47 IST
This is how Rajan plans to fight inflation - 13:24 IST
3 useful tips to choose the right insurance policy - 12:25 IST
Gadkari not in favour of road regulator - 12:25 IST
Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction - 12:04 IST
Sebi 'red card' for brokers with bad record - 11:24 IST
Made in India! BMW launches stunning X5 at Rs 70.9 lakh - 11:08 IST
Govt initiates exercise to raise FDI in defence sector to 100% - 11:02 IST
Govt may fund strategically important Iranian port - 10:50 IST
HM to pay part of dues to staff by June 2 - 10:31 IST
Big-bang capital market reforms on the cards - 10:03 IST
5 Indian women among the world's most powerful - 09:27 IST
Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 bn - 08:58 IST
ONGC accuses RIL of 'stealing' gas, claims Rs 30,000 cr loss - 08:43 IST
High speed train to connect Delhi-Agra in 90 minutes! - 08:42 IST
Bad service? 100 million mobile users switch to new operators - 08:40 IST
The HAPPIEST countries in the world - 08:39 IST
Own an SUV? Here's what you can do for adrenaline rush - 08:37 IST
A Russian train on a unique mission! - 08:36 IST
What Mohandas Pai has to say about Infy crisis - 08:24 IST
Will the govt curb free tickets to AI staff's relatives? - 08:23 IST

LIVE! Sehwag's century helps Punjab crush CSK to enter IPL final - Rediff Sports
Sehwag ton powers Kings XI into IPL final - 23:57 IST
Forget Anushka, Kohli grooves with Ileana; Warne has new girlfriend? - 20:38 IST
Cricket Buzz: PM Modi resigns as Gujarat CA chief; Flintoff to play T20 for Lancs - 20:35 IST
'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB' - 16:08 IST
IPL final or Country: What will Sunil Narine choose? - 15:23 IST
'Kapil Dev would have been an instant hit in IPL' - 13:08 IST
Practice games before Tests will help in England: Pujara - 06:07 IST

French Open: Federer, Djokovic drop set; Tomljanovic stuns Radwanska - 22:05 IST
Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Katarina advance; Wenger in new Arsenal deal - 21:00 IST
The Hottest Sporting Buzz: Gisele and Neymar sizzle - 12:34 IST
Top guns are on the way out, but not yet: Nadal - 09:47 IST
WAGS corner: Alex Gerrard upset over hubby's World Cup ban - 09:02 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on vandals - 09:00 IST
Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic - 08:18 IST
German firm behind goal-line technology looks beyond World Cup - 07:44 IST

Review: Citylights is a must watch - 19:41 IST
Review: Maleficent fails to realise its full potential - 19:40 IST
Review: The Raid 2 is too gory to stomach - 19:40 IST
Mallika Sherawat's Dirty Politics - 18:27 IST
PIX: Rani Mukerji's first public appearance since wedding - 17:19 IST
Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions - 15:26 IST
Ayushmann's brother to make debut as villain - 15:18 IST
Chat@4: Connect with Rajneesh Duggal - 12:08 IST
Saif, Kareena, Aamir: Stars, selfies, fun on Humshakals sets - 09:28 IST
Bangalore Days opens in theatres today - 09:07 IST

IN PHOTOS: Freak storm hits Delhi, kills 9 - 22:39 IST
French Open: Federer, Djokovic drop set; Tomljanovic stuns Radwanska - 22:05 IST
Meet the 4 top candidates in race to head Infosys - 21:18 IST
Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Katarina advance; Wenger in new Arsenal deal - 21:00 IST
Forget Anushka, Kohli grooves with Ileana; Warne has new girlfriend? - 20:38 IST
Cricket Buzz: PM Modi resigns as Gujarat CA chief; Flintoff to play T20 for Lancs - 20:35 IST
Really funny English signboards - 18:58 IST
10 things I will miss about Delhi - 18:57 IST
Photo: My first day at college! Share yours too! - 18:56 IST
EPF, PPF or NPS: Which is the best savings scheme for you? - 18:56 IST
India sees worst slowdown, GDP growth at 4.7% in FY14 - 18:45 IST
Mallika Sherawat's Dirty Politics - 18:27 IST
PIX: Rani Mukerji's first public appearance since wedding - 17:19 IST
Gujarat govt tells Maruti to rethink VAT refund - 16:59 IST
Dull day at Dalal Street; Sensex ends flat - 16:25 IST
'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB' - 16:08 IST
IPL final or Country: What will Sunil Narine choose? - 15:23 IST
Talent shortage: India ranks 3rd in the world - 14:56 IST
Is this how the first TVS-BMW bike will look like? - 14:34 IST
Avoid online route to buy our cars: Renault - 14:25 IST
Which of these 6 cameras do you want to own? - 14:04 IST
This is how Rajan plans to fight inflation - 13:24 IST
'Kapil Dev would have been an instant hit in IPL' - 13:08 IST
Job hunting online? Try the velfie! - 13:02 IST
The Hottest Sporting Buzz: Gisele and Neymar sizzle - 12:34 IST
3 useful tips to choose the right insurance policy - 12:25 IST
Where did the Muslim vote go? - 12:08 IST
PICS: Indian Americans declared co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee - 11:36 IST
This is no way to treat a martyred soldier's widow - 11:34 IST
Made in India! BMW launches stunning X5 at Rs 70.9 lakh - 11:08 IST
L'Oreal announces 50 scholarships for women - 10:30 IST
Chat@3: How to decide the right education loan for you - 10:20 IST
Big-bang capital market reforms on the cards - 10:03 IST
Top guns are on the way out, but not yet: Nadal - 09:47 IST
Saif, Kareena, Aamir: Stars, selfies, fun on Humshakals sets - 09:28 IST
5 Indian women among the world's most powerful - 09:27 IST
WAGS corner: Alex Gerrard upset over hubby's World Cup ban - 09:02 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on vandals - 09:00 IST
Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 bn - 08:58 IST
ONGC accuses RIL of 'stealing' gas, claims Rs 30,000 cr loss - 08:43 IST
High speed train to connect Delhi-Agra in 90 minutes! - 08:42 IST
The HAPPIEST countries in the world - 08:39 IST
Own an SUV? Here's what you can do for adrenaline rush - 08:37 IST
A Russian train on a unique mission! - 08:36 IST
PHOTOS: Sydney's spectacular festival of lights - 08:25 IST
What Mohandas Pai has to say about Infy crisis - 08:24 IST
Will the govt curb free tickets to AI staff's relatives? - 08:23 IST
Djokovic bid for missing Grand Slam gathers pace vs Cilic - 08:18 IST
German firm behind goal-line technology looks beyond World Cup - 07:44 IST
Practice games before Tests will help in England: Pujara - 06:07 IST

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