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Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, JuD chief. Photo courtesy: criticalppp.com

Aiyar confronts Hafiz Saeed in Pak TV show

Aiyar said Saeed was part of a "small group" that opposed better ties with India while ordinary people wanted relations between the two countries to grow.

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19 babies die in two Bengal districts ‎

SC verdict on 2G: Cong defends Chidambaram

Not given fair trial: Kasab's plea to SC

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2G case trial to resume tomorrow - Hindustan Times

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Grandparents hopeful after meeting Krishna, fear long court proceedings - Deccan Herald

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2G scam: Kapil Sibal springs to Chidambaram's defence - Daily News & Analysis

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IPI criticizes damages award in Times Now case - Times of India

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Himachal Pradesh to be the 1st state to become carbon-neutral by 2020: Dhumal - Economic Times

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Pakistan won't get access to Mumbai gunman - Economic Times

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Rahul underscores reservation, mocks Mulayam's 'punctured cycle' - NDTV

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If you can't run discom, clear out: SC to BSEs - Times of India

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Nitish's social engineering formula in Bihar inspires Cong - IBNLive.com

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Amar allowed to go abroad for treatment - Hindustan Times

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JK govt to suspend principals of zero pass rate schools - IBNLive.com

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Anna Hazare defends Kiran Bedi, says "gang of four" in govt behind campaign - Economic Times

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Some people waiting for agitation to turn violent: Anna - Hindustan Times

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Uphaar fire: HC seeks file on plea to try former IPS officer - Economic Times

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Mayawati's lack of ownership of MGNREGA have hindered its proper ... - Economic Times

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Court notice to CBI on Kalmadi bail plea - Hindustan Times

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VHP to protest sub-quota within OBC - Times of India

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Hasan Ali booked for hiding info while renewing passport - Economic Times

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Delhi one of the most unsafe cities in India, says study - Economic Times

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Pakistan violates ceasefire, fires at Indian posts in Karnah - Economic Times

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I feel like an NRI when in India: Cherie Blair - Economic Times

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Assange continues extradition fight in UK - Sydney Morning Herald

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Corporation polls: NCP in advantage mode - Times of India

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UIDAI says biometric system reliable, can issue 10 lakh Aadhaars daily - Economic Times

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Pranab's role in March 25 note on 2G still open - Times of India

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Go Back to Ballot Paper: High Court to EC - CIO India

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Mumbai scribes to take protest to Delhi - The Hindu

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India deployed N-capable missiles on border after attack on Parliament ... - Times of India

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Pak arrests 122 Indian fishermen, 23 fishing boats seized - NDTV

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Western UP Don Set to Join Mulayam - Daijiworld.com

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Normalisation of ties with Pakistan not easy: Nirupama Rao - Times of India

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Party wants Badal Sr to be CM candidate for polls - Times of India

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Corrupt officials blamed for collapse of buildings - India Today

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Jairam seeks to modify flagship schemes for Maoist-hit districts - The Hindu

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Hazare's anti-graft campaign is good for the country: Narayana Murthy - Times of India

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Calcutta High Court grants continuation of stay of Singur Act - The Hindu

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Rana showed no remorse: Cops - Hindustan Times

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Meira Kumar turns down resignation of 12 Telangana MPs - The Hindu

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EC defends veil statues order - Times of India

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Chief Minister Mayawati sacks yet another minister - Economic Times

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Cash-for-vote scam accused Amar Singh flexes political muscle ahead of UP polls - Economic Times

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Mullaperiyar Dam: Tamil Nadu takes Kerala to court for 'creating panic' - NDTV

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British Indian student missing after night out, found dead - The Hindu

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CBI registers graft case against 2 AI officials - IBNLive.com

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Anna Hazare slams critics for 'illogical takes' - Times of India

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Draft resolution will be a public document: Yechury - The Hindu

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Major fire at building in Andheri MIDC in Mumbai - IBNLive.com

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Chinese objection routine: Dalai Lama - Zee News

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No MP summoned over Swiss accounts: Govt - Business Standard

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Manipur elections: AFSPA & 120-day economic blockade becomes a major poll issue - Economic Times

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Amidst pending comprehensive immigration reform, the United States has proposed several steps including changes in the F-1 and H-1B visas to attract foreign skilled workforce, a move likely to benefit professionals from countries like India.

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I misspoke on poor: Romney

US to end combat in Afghanistan: Panetta

26/11: UK to compensate British victims

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Drivers warned of icy conditions on England's roads - BBC News

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Syria crisis: China defends veto of UN resolution - BBC News

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China morning round-up: Wen Jiabao on 'rural democracy' - BBC News

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No Israel decision on attacking Iran: Obama - Times of India

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Gingrich vows to take fight to 'timid' Romney - Reuters India

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Walls Prove No Barrier to Clashes on Streets of Cairo - New York Times

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Queen Elizabeth II renews pledge to serve Britain as she marks 60 years on the ... - Washington Post

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Russian embassy in Libya stormed over Syria veto - Hindustan Times

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Hundreds of Deaths as Europe Struggles With Snow Amid an Intense Cold Snap - New York Times

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Conservative Sauli Niinisto wins Finland presidency - BBC News

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Obama administration's Afghanistan endgame gets off to bumpy start - Washington Post

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Afghan Suicide Attack Targets Police in Kandahar - New York Times

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Kremlin Calls Protesters Puppets of the US - Wall Street Journal

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Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: report - Montreal Gazette

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Man arrested from Milad-un-Nabi rally - The News International

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Europe's cold snap spreads - CNN International

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Panetta and Clinton Seek to Reassure Europe on Defense - New York Times

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Nevada voters choose Republican candidate - BBC News

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Tunisia "to withdraw recognition" of Syria government - Reuters

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Egypt soccer federation president and board resign, 2 days after getting fired - Washington Post

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Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high: UN - Hindustan Times

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Gazprom 'Doing Its Best' to Meet EU Demand as Cold Snap Bites - BusinessWeek

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Gingrich hoping to beat Paul for second place in Nevada as Romney holds ... - Fox News

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Government Is Said to Kill 200 in Attack in Syrian City - New York Times

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Russia Curbs Europe Gas Supplies - Wall Street Journal

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Bradley Manning: US general orders court martial for WikiLeaks suspect - The Guardian

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Anxious wait as hope fades for PNG ferry missing - ABC Online

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Carnival cut chairman's bonus in fiscal 2011 - Reuters

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Sudan's Bashir says tensions with South could spark war - Reuters

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Amid peace bid, US got purported letter from Taliban - Reuters

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Not a single woman makes it to Kuwaiti parliament - gulfnews.com

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Megaupload founder to stay in custody - Financial Times

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Two Americans Kidnapped in Egypt Are Released, Officials Say - New York Times

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Gilani vows to respect Supreme Court verdict - gulfnews.com

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Anonymous gain access to FBI and Scotland Yard hacking call - BBC News

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UN Says Famine in Somalia Is Over, but Risks Remain - New York Times

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N. Korea Opens Door to Talks with S. Korea - TIME

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JI leaders dead in Philippines air strike - Sydney Morning Herald

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Oil leaks from cruise ship after rough seas and high winds - BBC News

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Seminary asks Muslims to avoid ostentation on Mawlid - Zee News

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Early Kuwait voting results show opposition gains - The Associated Press

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Life term for Cambodia Khmer Rouge jailer Duch - BBC News

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Assange awaits Supreme Court verdict - ABC Online

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Protesters in Gaza Throw Shoes and Sticks at UN Chief - New York Times

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Protesters in Gaza Throw Shoes and Sticks at UN Chief - New York Times

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Pakistan Court to Charge Prime Minister With Contempt - New York Times

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Petrodar Says It Has Reported South Sudanese Oil-Output Volumes Accurately - Bloomberg

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EXCLUSIVE - US, allies exploring prospects for Assad exile - Reuters India

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Panetta Says US to End Afghan Combat Role as Soon as 2013 - New York Times

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Nigeria Security Forces Arrest Militant Islamist Spokesman Qaqa - BusinessWeek

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Business

Facebook has 7.5 million underage users, Photo Courtesy:frip.in

Facebook IPO set to create history

Facebook said it plans to raise $5 billion in its stock sale, the largest public offering on the history of a web company.

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Mahindra Satyam Q3 profit up 34%

Sensex rebounds; RIL, ICICI lead charge

Govt for Rs 7,900 cr cap infusion in SBI

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RBI drifts from anti-inflation; growth in sight: StanChart - Moneycontrol.com

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Sensex flat on opening; Tata Motors, Hero Motocorp jump - Moneycontrol.com

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Foreign buyers swarm Coir Kerala - 2012 - Times of India

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Eureka Forbes ventures into solar lamps - India Today

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Ambuja Cements gains as third quarter net profit rises - India Infoline.com

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SP Tulsian positive on Sesa Goa - Moneycontrol.com

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Government allows QFIs to directly invest in Indian equities - Economic Times

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Pharma retail market grows 15% in 2011 - Times of India

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CIL may review prices under new norm - The Hindu

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PAN to be most potent tool against tax evasion: Income Tax Department - Economic Times

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Gold regains Rs 2,8000-mark, silver up by Rs 2300 - Times of India

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Investing to Rs 125cr to expand capacity: Sanghvi Forgings - Moneycontrol.com

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Andhra Bank net dips 8% - Business Standard

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Bajaj bike sales up 7% in January - NDTV

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Good investment opportunity seen in BHEL, L&T: Dalal - Moneycontrol.com

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Market watch: 10 stocks, Q3 results to watch out today - Moneycontrol.com

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India s growth outlook darkens no respite in inflation - Moneycontrol.com

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FDI in retail not about jobs; will modernise sector - Moneycontrol.com

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Bombay HC ticks off Irda for bureaucratic culture - Daily News & Analysis

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Court orders Indian Oil Corp to pay entry tax on crude - Economic Times

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Financial markets closed on Thursday - Economic Times

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Fundamentals intact despite adverse global impact: Pranab - The Hindu

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Thinksoft wins Rs 5-crore RBI deal - Moneycontrol.com

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Cipla gains over 6% on Q2 earnings - NDTV

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Markets edge higher in late noon trades - Business Standard

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NREGA's new avatar: Work later, take home cash now - Economic Times

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Private, foreign banks cannot pay 'excessive' salary to CEOs: RBI - Economic Times

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Oil companies increase jet fuel price by Rs 622 per kl - Economic Times

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RBI may keep policy rate unchanged in Q4 2011-12: ICRA - Moneycontrol.com

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NDMC mulls hike in charges - Times of India

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Rupee should get stronger; intervention a good move: Jamal Mecklai, Mecklai ... - Economic Times

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What India Inc can learn from Taj Mahal or Time Warner - Economic Times

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GCPL scrip surges on acquisition plans - Hindu Business Line

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Landmark deal: How will Nippon light up Rel Cap's future? - Moneycontrol.com

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Sensex extends losses, down 33 points - Times of India

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MRPL net profit drops 91% on rupee fall - Business Standard

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India corporate bond yields steady tracking govt debt - Reuters

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Hero MotoCorp sales up 27.4 per cent in November - Economic Times

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SKS Microfinance dips to record low on Q3 loss - Business Standard

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No quick relief in sight for ailing IPO market - Economic Times

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Sept IIP slumps: Experts foresee downward revision in GDP - Moneycontrol.com

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Micromax, 3 others drop IPO plans despite bullish markets - Firstpost

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Dion Global buys Investmaster Group, stock gains 17% - Moneycontrol.com

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Rate pinch: all eyes on key data - Hindustan Times

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Seven firms lose Rs 36k cr in m-cap, TCS biggest loser - Business Standard

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India's September exports grow 36% to $24.82 bn - Times of India

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2G case: Telenor may quit India after licences revoked - Economic Times

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'Nair needs to furnish more facts for favourable judgment' - Business Standard

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DAE moots dedicated information centres - Indian Express

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PFC to start selling Rs 1000 cr tax-free bonds tomorrow - Economic Times

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Sports

Yuvraj Singh has rare and Curable Cancer

India's 2011 World Cup hero and man of the tournament.Yuvraj had earlier been detected with a tumour between his left lung and heart, which has since been termed malignant.

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Disappointed but not embarrassed: Ashwin

Sehwag not hungry to succeed: Sourav

British press targeting Ajmal:Akram

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Easy progress for Kvitova - SkySports

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Haddin fears for career - The Press Association

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Strauss concerned for future of test format - Reuters India

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Peter not game for rest - Calcutta Telegraph

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IPL 5 auction on Feb 4 in Bangalore - Cricketnext.com

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IOA wrangle exposes rift within - The Hindu

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Ind vs WI: Dravid, Tendulkar dazzle as India play catch-up against Windies - Times of India

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Willstrop cruises - The Hindu

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Raj Kundra says Shilpa Shetty is his sounding board - Times of India

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Arthur hints at retaining bowling attack for SCG Test - NDTV

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Yuvraj unlikely for ODI series in Aus - India Today

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Maharashtra, PSPB paddlers win national titles - Indian Express

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Sammy hails fighting spirit of his boys - thatsCricket

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We'll play different cricket during ODIs: Raina - Times of India

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Graeme Swann sends SOS to Kevin Pietersen after slagging him off - Mirror.co.uk

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Ramesh Powar does the star 'turn' - Daily News & Analysis

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Kerala CM refutes Opposition allegation - Zee News

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Dope appeal: respondent gets more time - The Hindu

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Brazil's Ronaldo, Cafu to rock Kolkata! - Times of India

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Ed Cowan is a worthy successor, says Simon Katich - Times of India

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We are not running after BCCI to resume cricket ties: PCB - Times of India

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Wait...What? ANOTHER Game? Wolverhampton - Chelsea FC: Preview - We Ain't Got No History

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Vettel blazes to record-breaking second title - Times of India

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Arsenal a 'totally different team' with Robin van Persie, says Theo Walcott - Goal.com

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Pattinson, Sehwag in head-to-head combat - Sydney Morning Herald

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India has talent to beat any team in the world: Canada coach - Times of India

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Battle at Buddh pepped up Indian season - Deccan Herald

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Hughes punched by mystery man at a city hotel on Monday night - Times of India

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BCCI, PCB to hold talks on bilateral series - Cricketnext.com

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Mary Ann Gomes bags maiden national title - Times of India

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Live score: Sachin, Laxman depart after lunch - Cricketnext.com

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Confusion prevails over new Pakistan coach - NDTV

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'Harsh punishments handed to trio' - Cricketnext.com

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IPL 2012 to start, end in Chennai - GreaterKashmir.com

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Major who lost leg in Kargil war runs marathon - IBNLive.com

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Team India faces an uphill climb in ODI tri-series - The Hindu

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Enhanced prize purse for Mumbai Marathon 2012 - Rediff

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Live Score: Sehwag falls in chase of 172 - Cricketnext.com

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Historical Kotla awaits Sachin landmark ton - Cricketnext.com

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Formula One will broaden scope of sports in India: Ganguly - Economic Times

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Warner speaks of grandfather's influence - Cricketnext.com

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Irfan, Praveen likely to return for ODIs - Cricketnext.com

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Stay away from WSH or face 5-year ban: PHF - Times of India

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Oz media slams Fletcher for changing stance on DRS - Rediff

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Warner likely to be appointed T20 skipper against India - Rediff

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Clarke's aura winning on and off the field - Sydney Morning Herald

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India finish fourth in women's world chess - IBNLive.com

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Rediff.com » Cricket » 'What Zaheer said, same could be said about Sachin...' - Rediff

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Sunny Thomas optimistic of more quota places - The Hindu

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Abhinav Bindra gets back golden touch - Times of India

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Showbiz

Riteish, Genelia tie the knot

Bollywood actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza tied the knot today in traditional Marathi style at a five-star hotel here in the presence of leading figures from Bollywood and the world of politics.

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Old actors forced to retire: Rishi Kapoor

Madhuri to launch her official website

I'm proud of Blackie: Scorsese

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Shirish Kunder tweets against Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir - Times of India

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Dasari Padma passes away - Galatta.com

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Review: I am Singh - Daily News & Analysis

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Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a coming-of-age story: Imran Khan - Firstpost

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Mehboob studio to hold memorial service for Dev Anand - NDTV

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Jacqueline Fernandez does a hattrick - Times of India

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John Abraham and Salman Khan's new found dostana - Daily News & Analysis

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Anne Hathaway was under pressure, shooting One Day - Hindustan Times

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Who's the most popular Khan? - Rediff

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India is the greatest show on the earth: Oprah - IBNLive.com

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RGV's film on 26/11 - The Hindu

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I charge what I deserve: Bipasha Basu - Times of India

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Jagan loyalist MLAs likely to switch loyalties - Times of India

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Prakash Jha's extortion FIR - Times of India

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At $1000 a haircut, Rossano Ferretti could be the world's most expensive ... - Economic Times

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Ranveer and Sonakshi's romance will continue - Times of India

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Eclectic mix and new cinema tech on show at IFFI - Hindustan Times

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Shatabdi Express to entertain individuals with TV shows - India Today

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Shriya Saran: I and Mugdha Godse went for swimming together - GlamSham

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Kangana Ranaut to romance John Abraham - Bollywood Mantra

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AR Rahman@46 - The Hindu

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I was almost ready to leave Bollywood: Jacqueline Fernandez - Zee News

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I haven't called anyone: Salman Khan - Times of India

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Chitrangada Singh awed by Akshay Kumar - Times of India

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Ride the Formula One wave in style with Storyboard - Moneycontrol.com

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TDB to extend darshan time at Sabarimala - The Hindu

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Abhishek to sing Hinglish version of `Kolaveri Di`? - Zee News

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550 Odissi artistes perform together on open stage to create world record - Daily Pioneer

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Hrithik Roshan's mom dances on his tunes - Times of India

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Why Ranbir Kapoor doesn't have a nickname - Hindustan Times

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Bachchan in Ambaji for tourism ad - Times of India

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Ajay Devgn to play a Sardar in home production - Hindustan Times

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Join the players? - The Hindu

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Sumo wrestler to teach Bigg Boss housemates origami! - Rediff

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Hrithik bowls over his hairstylist - GlamSham

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Daler Mehndi to perform at F1 grand prix - Economic Times

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India super poor, not superpower, says Shashi Tharoor - Deccan Chronicle

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Nude Marilyn Monroe pic on sale - Times of India

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UTV acquires the film rights of Revolution 2020 - GlamSham

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Shah Rukh Khan to work with Ghajini director? - Hindustan Times

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Bollywood loves Agneepath! - Rediff

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Comments on 'Dam 999' have been twisted: Rahman - IBNLive.com

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Vidya Balan to do item number in Ferrari... - Hindustan Times

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Vivek Oberoi is nervous for Krrish 2 - Times of India

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Bips out, John not out from MS Dhoni's life - Times of India

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Review: The Help shines with strong performances - Rediff

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No competition with Priyanka: Katrina - Hindustan Times

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I'm proud of my porn collection: Ram Gopal Varma - Times of India

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John Abraham's marriage in August 2012 - Zee News

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Annapurna Studios, Reliance join hands - Galatta.com

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Lifestyle-tech

Men more decisive than women. Photo courtesy: larryllanier.blogspot.com

Men better at recalling bad memories

Researchers at the University of Montreal found that men's memories were more accurate in recalling unpleasant and emotionally charged images, while women have a clearer memory of pleasant experiences.

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Narcissist men suffer more stress: Study

Gossiping not always bad: Study

Parental alcoholism influences teens brain