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a separation between the JD (U) and the BJP imminent, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called an emergency Cabinet meeting on Sunday which BJP ministers are expected to boycott.. File photo: Ranjeet Kumar

Nitish Kumar calls emergency Cabinet meet

Related: Congress weighs options as JD(U) readies for NDA exit

"What is the need for convening the Cabinet meeting by the Chief Minister as all indications suggest that JD(U) has decided to split with the BJP-led NDA?" Bihar unit BJP president Mangal Pandey asked.

More women die of burns than men in India, says study

Burns are a well-known means of female suicide or homicide, the study suggests.

Editorial Limited agendum Editorial Elders need a fair deal OPINION Inside the glass house
The Sunday Story Sweeping surveillance of the Internet by the U.S. under the PRISM programme sends out a clear message: online privacy is a myth.

Chinas unlikely whistleblower ally

The Sunday Story Snowden case has shed light on the rising number of Chinese who are waging similar battles for transparency.

Assange: America is at the precipice of turnkey totalitarianism

The Sunday Story The revelations are a breakthrough in the war we have been fighting to expose what I called last year "the coming surveillance dystopia."

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MiG-21 to fly for some more time

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ravasi Ghat, Mauritius, to work in sugar plantations. The author relives their tragic past.

CHENNAI

Master of character roles Manivannan passes away

Though as a director he made movies in different genres from romance to thrillers to drama he is best remembered in recent years as an actor who brought political satire into the many roles he played. 41 comments

CHENNAI

75 MUSICAL YEARS

AIRs platinum record

At All India Radios Chennai station, launched on June 16, 1938, B. Kolappan delves into the archives and discovers a treasure trove of dulcet memories 2 comments SLIDESHOW

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A humorous take on the news this week. more slideshows

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

A lake comes to life

Witness thousands of ordinary citizens pitching in to revive a 320-acre lake.

CINEMA PLUS

Life in a metro
Samuthirakanis film in the making, Nimirndhu Nil, deals with corruption in society, although in a lighthearted way

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

BAREFOOT

Loss and loneliness

The poetry of cinema can teach one to care deeply.

INTERNET

More strides in mobile - The Hindus Android App

The Hindu prides in itself in being proactive in embracing digital technologies and delivering content in newer formats for the new age audiences. In keeping with the trend, The Hindu ha... 45 comments

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

An unknown destiny
Between 1834 and 1920, almost half a million Indian indentured labourers arrived at Aapravasi Ghat, Mauritius, to work in sugar plantations. The author relives their tragic past.

VASUNDHARA CHAUHAN

GOURMET FILES

Trivial pursuits for serious people

Where have all the teapots, tea trays, sugar pots, brewed tea and tea cosies gone?

CHENNAI

Master of character roles Manivannan passes away

Though as a director he made movies in different genres from romance to thrillers to drama he is best remembered in recent years as an actor who brought political satire into the many roles he played. 41 comments

CHENNAI

75 MUSICAL YEARS

AIRs platinum record

At All India Radios Chennai station, launched on June 16, 1938, B. Kolappan delves into the archives and discovers a treasure trove of dulcet memories 2 comments SLIDESHOW

Puns intended
A humorous take on the news this week. more slideshows

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MiG-21 to fly for some more time

The Air Force took the decision owing to the delay in the commissioning of Indias own Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and the purchase of 126 Rafale fighters from France for which the official contract is yet to be finalised.

Rouhani brings hopes of a new era

Rouhanis success can be attributed to the formation of a coalition with former President Mohammad Khatamis reformers. 1 comment Related: Ready to engage with new Iranian regime: Kerry CHENNAI

75 MUSICAL YEARS

AIRs platinum record

At All India Radios Chennai station, launched on June 16, 1938, B. Kolappan delves into the archives and discovers a treasure trove of dulcet memories 2 comments
Master of character roles Manivannan passes away Last post at the telegraph office Scaling the final hurdle Unforgettable Indian summer
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BANGALORE

Will Bangalore again party the night away?

Home Minister convenes stakeholders meet next week to discuss the present restrictions on the citys once rocking nightlife
Pay between Re. 1 and Rs. 4 more for city bus commutes Namma Metro Phase 2 realignments to stay? BBMP in denial mode as Bowring reports two dengue deaths Winning formula to beat the downturn
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DELHI

Heat, humidity fail to dampen spirits at North Campus

As many as 4,121 OMR forms were sold, 1,200 submitted at Arts Faculty on Day 10.
Nearly 35,000 applicants for 350 B.Tech seats at Jamia Sheila goes all out to woo rural voters Pleasant weather expected today Minor found hanging inside police station
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CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2013

Cheer for India on a gloomy day

Nobody suffered more than the groundsmen at Edgbaston on Saturday. The weather did innumerably frustrating flip-flops and each time they rushed out, working the Super Sopper, draining water off th...
South Africa sneaks into semifinals ICC should remove many fielding restrictions Dhoni wins toss, to bowl first in CT 2013 West Indies fined for maintaining slow over-rate
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BUSINESS

Will adopt a flexible pricing policy: Narayana Murthy

Recalled to ride out the bad times for Infosys, its Chairman N.R. Narayana Murthy said the task of rebuilding a "desirable" Infosys would take at least 36 months and there would be some tough decisions resulting in "pain."
Petrol price hiked by Rs 2 per litre due to weak rupee Maruti launches Ertiga Green Winning formula to beat the downturn HMT CMD in the dock ? Gold spikes to one-month high on buying frenzy Mahindras forge grand alliance with CIE of Spain
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FEATURES

Possessed by Padayani

In the central Travancore region of Kerala, experience a ritualistic celebration that predates religion.
Writing on the wall Things to do in Nairobi Scaling the final hurdle Unforgettable Indian summer The brand builders Traffic lights and crosswalks
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KARNATAKA

Siddaramaiah allows Ministers to review BJP governments decisions

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given freedom to his Ministers to review decisions taken by the BJP government during the last four months of its term.The Jagadish Shettar government had ta...
State notifies implementation of three crop insurance schemes Sanda industrial area yet to realise potential Winning formula to beat the downturn Three killed in road accident in Kolar district
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ANDHRA PRADESH

Ready for any T sacrifice: Jana

Minister K. Jana Reddy has appealed to students and youth not to resort to suicides as the Congress leaders are committed to and striving for an early resolution of Telangana.
Slowdown of water project irks WB Minor girl raped by uncle Ganta lambasts KCR for politicising T Telangana power staffs protest bid at Vidhyut Soudha foiled
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TAMIL NADU

Uthapuram Dalit women are real heroes

Brinda Karat said that radical social change would happen only when annihilation of deep-rooted caste prejudices and discriminatory practices against Dalits was undertaken.
AERB reviewing safety aspects at Kudankulam 25 childrens homes come under scanner Implement Sethu project without delay, says DK Organs harvested from two persons Woman vanishes with newborn from Madurai GRH
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SUNDAY MAGAZINE

A lake comes to life

Witness thousands of ordinary citizens pitching in to revive a 320-acre lake.
The last drape Valley of cabbage tree palms
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METROPLUS

Big brother is watching

The Prism controversy has people bristling about invasion of privacy; some of who have no problems broadcasting minutiae of their lives on social media platforms
Snapshots for posterity Peoples THEATRE View from the top Things to do in Nairobi
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COLUMNS

ICC should remove many fielding restrictions

We could not ask more of the ICC Champions Trophy. Many grounds are full, even for matches that hardly concern the locals, the cricket has been good as it should be between the eight finest inte...
Need a timeline for Operation clean-up

A long view of the rupee SEBI cracks the whip Nadal and the art of attention
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SLIDESHOW

Images of the week

Highlights of the week in pictures the odd images you might have missed and some lasting moments our editors think you should see. Photos: AP more slideshows RESOURCES

Cauvery issue - Timeline

The Business of News in the Age of the Internet Kingfisher Airlines crisis: Timeline National Food Security Bill 2013 Tamil Nadu 12th Five Year Plan
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ECONOMY WATCH (COLUMN) A long view of the rupee The scramble for foreign debt Indias food conundrum The remittance buffer The Sensex and the economy
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