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Chennai building collapse toll rises to 20; 2 rescued - 23:28 IST
Threat to rape: BOO TMC MP Tapas Pal - 20:57 IST
UGC asks DU to continue BMS for 2013-14 batch as 3-yr course - 20:40 IST
94 Indians leave Iraq; nearly 600 more to return this week - 19:56 IST
Rs 60,000-cr deal with France for Rafale fighter jets taking off - 19:53 IST
Malegaon blasts: Lt Col Purohit writes to Modi, pleads innocence - 19:31 IST
Ansari holds talks with Xi; India, China sign 3 MoUs - 19:07 IST
Monsoon likely to hit north India by July 5 - 18:50 IST
12 years on, Gujarat riots probe panel gets 22nd extension - 18:11 IST
Modi marital status case: Offence committed but FIR cannot be filed now - 17:45 IST
Bonjour Modi? French president invites Modi to France - 17:45 IST
Evidence of cockpit tampering aboard MH370 revealed - 16:51 IST
Odisha: 2 run over by chariot wheels at Lord Jagannath festival - 16:44 IST
14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check - 16:44 IST
At PSLV launch, PM jokes 'Our Mars mission costs less than film Gravity' - 16:37 IST
West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns - 16:27 IST
Rahul not PM material, says BJP; Cong plays down Digvijay remark - 16:20 IST
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod missing from British Airways flight - 15:50 IST
Police lathi-charge BJP activists outside UP assembly building - 15:44 IST
Rationalising a peace discourse for India and Pakistan - 15:05 IST
Naidu meets victims of Chennai building collapse - 15:02 IST
What ISIS's new 'Islamic state' means for the world - 14:51 IST
Exam board scam: Scindia demands MP CM's resignation - 14:44 IST
PSLV-C23 launch: President congratulates ISRO team - 14:23 IST
Eight bombs seized from train in Bihar - 14:18 IST
Looking forward to Modi's visit to take ties further: Aus MP - 13:52 IST
Guard found guilty of murdering lawyer Pallavi Purkayastha - 12:57 IST
In Chile, Prince Harry does it Gangnam style - 12:55 IST
India, China release first encyclopedia of cultural contacts - 12:35 IST
40 feared trapped in Chennai building collapse - 12:31 IST
'Tougher laws needed to fight growing menace of terrorism' - 11:45 IST
Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan - 11:25 IST
CM Jayalalithaa seeks diplomatic action for release of fishermen - 11:06 IST
Sai Baba just a 'Muslim fakir', can't be worshipped: Shankaracharya - 08:49 IST
AWESOME photographs of the month: June - 08:10 IST
PHOTOS: Muslim world begins Ramzan fasting - 08:09 IST

Oh Paris, we know it's hot but... - 18:38 IST
Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better - 18:01 IST
These social media mistakes can hurt your job search - 17:11 IST
Why using credit cards to pay your wedding bills is a bad, bad idea! - 15:59 IST
Is your husband's mum a monster-in-law? - 15:19 IST
Kawasaki Z250: 10 reasons why its the best - 14:46 IST
My first job: 'Perseverance is the key' - 14:11 IST
5 jobs where women earn more than men - 10:47 IST

Why Budget needs to focus on collecting MORE taxes - 22:44 IST
All info about black money will be made public: Minister - 21:10 IST
Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.69/litre, diesel by Rs 0.50 - 20:47 IST
'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes' - 18:46 IST
Private charters may be allowed to convert to scheduled airlines - 18:28 IST
Core sector growth slows to 2.3% in May - 18:06 IST
RIL to defer investments in developing newer fields - 17:47 IST
Sensex up 1.25%, posts best qtr since Sept 2009 - 17:32 IST
Which finance minister started his career as a clerk? - 17:22 IST
EPFO launches online registration facility for firms - 17:21 IST
Inflation for factory workers remains flat at 7.02% in May - 17:18 IST
Swiss discloses links to money laundering cases in India - 16:57 IST
Tribunal dismisses RIL appeal against Sebi - 16:34 IST
RIL, BP to invest Rs 800 cr in Tamil Nadu - 16:23 IST
15 Indian states with highest poverty rates - 16:18 IST
India can become the largest economy in the world: Facebook COO - 16:15 IST
Gold falls on stockists selling, global cues - 15:58 IST
Pre-Budget consultations: DTC faces cold treatment - 15:43 IST
Sebi, other watchdogs plan 'Common Reporting Standard' for FIs - 15:40 IST
Kumar Birla tightening grip over B K Birla companies - 15:37 IST
Totally bizarre and WACKY vehicles - 15:34 IST
Tax exemption limit under 80C may be hiked to Rs 2 lakh - 15:31 IST
A weak monsoon, Iraq crisis to have some impact on the Budget - 13:45 IST
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit - 13:36 IST
India, China sign pact to set up industrial parks - 13:10 IST
Budget must address anomalies in Income Tax laws - 13:09 IST
Story of the secretive Swiss money trail - 13:00 IST
Can Mamata change Kolkata into London? - 11:36 IST
Budget must reassure, not try anything fancy - 11:21 IST
Modi eyes first labour overhaul in decades to create jobs - 11:16 IST
Why the FM should not repackage older policies in the Budget - 11:15 IST
The BEST electric car in the world to launch in India soon - 10:45 IST
Rupee up 7 paise against dollar in early trade - 10:19 IST
FM must present a business friendly, politically viable Budget - 09:34 IST
Weak monsoon no dry spell for Sensex - 09:27 IST
Modi govt's big economic mistakes - 07:59 IST
2 IITians quit plush jobs to open 'Chaayos' - 07:57 IST

Cricket Buzz: Aus-NZ likely to play first day-night Test in 2015 - 14:22 IST

Late goals send France into quarter-finals - 23:48 IST
Suarez issues apology to Chiellini for bite - 23:45 IST
Wimbledon PHOTOS: Bouchard, Lisicki advance; Wozniacki exits - 21:40 IST
World Cup sidelights: Netherlands offered space trip if they take home trophy! - 19:07 IST
World Cup: Tell us, should footballers be punished for diving? - 15:17 IST
How World Cup fever has gripped America - 15:12 IST
Sports Shorts: Pistorius was mentally stable when he shot girlfriend - 14:53 IST
Homework done, Germany ready for Algerian test - 13:46 IST
Football World Cup: Best PHOTOS from group stage matches - 12:52 IST
How Switzerland is braced for Argentina; US aim to stay alive - 12:45 IST
World Cup Quote Hanger: 'Three times he (Robben) dived' - 12:14 IST
10 unheralded players who have stepped up at the World Cup - 11:03 IST
France pinning hopes on Benzema for Nigeria clash - 11:01 IST
PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece - 10:11 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Water works well for Dutch in tactical switch - 09:45 IST
World Cup Talking Point: Did Robben dive or was he fouled by Marquez? - 09:29 IST
World Cup Player of the Day: Game-changer Robben does it again for the Dutch - 09:18 IST
Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama - 08:05 IST
PHOTOS: Costa Rica book their maiden quarters berth - 06:31 IST
Costa Rica beat Greece on penalties to make last eight debut - 04:36 IST
PHOTOS: Dutch leave it late to beat gritty Mexicans - 00:44 IST

When Dilip Kumar Married Asma - 17:27 IST
Bollywood's Top 10 HITS of the year so far - 17:27 IST
Kritika: Winning Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa was not my aim - 17:15 IST
Box Office: Ek Villain is a BIG HIT! - 17:13 IST
PIX: Rakhi Sawant joins new political party - 16:44 IST
Ladakh Film Festival finale: Of winners and no shows - 15:30 IST
Zindagi shows are worth a watch - 15:22 IST
PIX: Javed Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Shaan pay tribute to RD Burman - 14:22 IST
Review: Enna Satham Indha Neram fails to thrill - 08:42 IST
Daily Game: Guess who this stunner is! - 08:39 IST
What self help books would Shah Rukh, Anil Kapoor, Salman read? - 08:38 IST

Why Budget needs to focus on collecting MORE taxes - 22:44 IST
Wimbledon PHOTOS: Bouchard, Lisicki advance; Wozniacki exits - 21:40 IST
All info about black money will be made public: Minister - 21:10 IST
Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.69/litre, diesel by Rs 0.50 - 20:47 IST
94 Indians leave Iraq; nearly 600 more to return this week - 19:56 IST
Rs 60,000-cr deal with France for Rafale fighter jets taking off - 19:53 IST
World Cup sidelights: Netherlands offered space trip if they take home trophy! - 19:07 IST
Oh Paris, we know it's hot but... - 18:38 IST
Zzzzz! 5 remedies to sleep better - 18:01 IST
When Dilip Kumar Married Asma - 17:27 IST
Bollywood's Top 10 HITS of the year so far - 17:27 IST
Which finance minister started his career as a clerk? - 17:22 IST
Kritika: Winning Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa was not my aim - 17:15 IST
Box Office: Ek Villain is a BIG HIT! - 17:13 IST
These social media mistakes can hurt your job search - 17:11 IST
PIX: Rakhi Sawant joins new political party - 16:44 IST
At PSLV launch, PM jokes 'Our Mars mission costs less than film Gravity' - 16:37 IST
15 Indian states with highest poverty rates - 16:18 IST
Why using credit cards to pay your wedding bills is a bad, bad idea! - 15:59 IST
Pre-Budget consultations: DTC faces cold treatment - 15:43 IST
Totally bizarre and WACKY vehicles - 15:34 IST
Tax exemption limit under 80C may be hiked to Rs 2 lakh - 15:31 IST
Ladakh Film Festival finale: Of winners and no shows - 15:30 IST
Zindagi shows are worth a watch - 15:22 IST
Is your husband's mum a monster-in-law? - 15:19 IST
World Cup: Tell us, should footballers be punished for diving? - 15:17 IST
How World Cup fever has gripped America - 15:12 IST
Sports Shorts: Pistorius was mentally stable when he shot girlfriend - 14:53 IST
What ISIS's new 'Islamic state' means for the world - 14:51 IST
Kawasaki Z250: 10 reasons why its the best - 14:46 IST
Cricket Buzz: Aus-NZ likely to play first day-night Test in 2015 - 14:22 IST
PIX: Javed Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Shaan pay tribute to RD Burman - 14:22 IST
My first job: 'Perseverance is the key' - 14:11 IST
Homework done, Germany ready for Algerian test - 13:46 IST
A weak monsoon, Iraq crisis to have some impact on the Budget - 13:45 IST
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit - 13:36 IST
Budget must address anomalies in Income Tax laws - 13:09 IST
Story of the secretive Swiss money trail - 13:00 IST
In Chile, Prince Harry does it Gangnam style - 12:55 IST
Football World Cup: Best PHOTOS from group stage matches - 12:52 IST
How Switzerland is braced for Argentina; US aim to stay alive - 12:45 IST
World Cup Quote Hanger: 'Three times he (Robben) dived' - 12:14 IST
Can Mamata change Kolkata into London? - 11:36 IST
Budget must reassure, not try anything fancy - 11:21 IST
Modi eyes first labour overhaul in decades to create jobs - 11:16 IST
Why the FM should not repackage older policies in the Budget - 11:15 IST
10 unheralded players who have stepped up at the World Cup - 11:03 IST
France pinning hopes on Benzema for Nigeria clash - 11:01 IST
5 jobs where women earn more than men - 10:47 IST
The BEST electric car in the world to launch in India soon - 10:45 IST
PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece - 10:11 IST
World Cup chit-chat: Water works well for Dutch in tactical switch - 09:45 IST
FM must present a business friendly, politically viable Budget - 09:34 IST
World Cup Talking Point: Did Robben dive or was he fouled by Marquez? - 09:29 IST
Weak monsoon no dry spell for Sensex - 09:27 IST
World Cup Player of the Day: Game-changer Robben does it again for the Dutch - 09:18 IST
Daily Game: Guess who this stunner is! - 08:39 IST
What self help books would Shah Rukh, Anil Kapoor, Salman read? - 08:38 IST
AWESOME photographs of the month: June - 08:10 IST
PHOTOS: Muslim world begins Ramzan fasting - 08:09 IST
Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama - 08:05 IST
Modi govt's big economic mistakes - 07:59 IST
2 IITians quit plush jobs to open 'Chaayos' - 07:57 IST
PHOTOS: Costa Rica book their maiden quarters berth - 06:31 IST
PHOTOS: Dutch leave it late to beat gritty Mexicans - 00:44 IST

Rashme Sehgal: A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?