PTI A file photo of Gurunath Meiyappan.

Mumbai Police summon Gurunath Meiyappan

Chennai Super Kings owner has been asked to appear before Mumbai Crime Branch between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. tomorrow » 12 comments

Related: Umpire Asad Rauf pulled out of Champions Trophy

A armed soldier stands guard at the gate of Royal Artillery Barracks near the scene of a terror attack in Woolwich, southeast London on Thursday.

Attack aimed to divide Britain: Cameron

British government’s emergency committee meets to discuss the Woolwich attack » 3 comments

Through the eyes of a Syrian refugee

The BRICS states can emerge as a mediator for a political process only if they view the crisis from the perspective of those fleeing the conflict » 4 comments

For lack of leadership, a battle was lost

The inheritors of Frontier Gandhi’s progressive political legacy were routed in Pakistan’s election because they failed to connect to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa » 1 comment

Ignore biodiversity management at your own peril

The United Nations designated May 22 as the “International Day for Biological Diversity,” to increase understanding and awareness of biod... » 2 comments

Umpire Asad Rauf pulled out of Champions Trophy 41 min. ago

Mamata govt to take over 2 Saradha-owned TV channels 51 min. ago

Medha Patkar meets victims of Marakkanam violence 56 min. ago

Russian court denies parole to Pussy Riot's Alekhina 1 hr. 7 min. ago

ED begins money laundering probe on IPL spot-fixing 1 hr. 20 min. ago

Government to come out with a new set of clarifications on FDI policy 1 hr. 37 min. ago

SAI paves way for India’s participation in Deaflympics 2 hr. 38 min. ago

MCA begins inspection of companies in railway bribery case

Dhaka building collapse: land was unfit for construction, says panel

National

Phaneesh asked iGate employee to abort, her lawyers claim

California-based law firm Aiman-Smith & Marcy has said that it is representing an iGate employee "with respect to her claims for sex harassment against Phaneesh Murthy and iGate". »
Related: I’m a victim of extortion, claims Phaneesh Murthy

Visakhapatnam

An old colony where people of all faiths live in harmony

Sri Kanya theatre was and is still the hub of Railway New Colony in the neighbourhood of Dondaparthy, one of the old residential areas of the city. A village like atmosphere still prevails inside t... »

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Home and the world

This year marks the centenary story of two remarkable translators – Ahobala Shankara and H.V. Savitramma. Without their love of Kannada, which pushed them to bring the best of literature into Kannada, our literary experience would have remained incomplete. Interestingly, both of them translated Tagore too »

Chennai

Students pay the price as TN arts and science colleges violate guidelines

Arts and science colleges flout admissions protocol; applicants forced to take up self-financed courses »

Cricket

Dravid praises Hodge

Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid credited his team’s pre-game planning for its successful four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Pepsi IPL eliminator here on Thursday. <... » 3 comments
Chennai

Hotels demand a night life

The Chennai Hotels Association has suggested that the Tamil Nadu government permit restaurants and tea shops to be open 24 hours a day. »

Sci-Tech

LEDs disrupt sleep

In the frenetic, coffee-fuelled lives of today, too many people are not getting enough sleep. Modern light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in energy-efficient lighting as well as television and compute... » 2 comments

Cinema Plus

All for the crown

“Aurangzeb” might not have found a rousing welcome at the box office, but Arjun Kapoor has taken another step as the new age Kapoor. »

"Vindoo Singh was in touch with Srinivasan’s son-in-law"

Pistol-toting businessman keeps P.H. Road on edge for 11 hours

Mumbai Police summon Gurunath Meiyappan

Sreesanth’s firm had proposed running betting houses

Vinod Rai, an officer and a gentleman

Top LeT militant killed in Srinagar encounter

Amidst scandals, UPA paints rosy picture

Sreesanth puts IPL in a spot, fans in a fix

"Vindoo Singh was in touch with Srinivasan’s son-in-law"

Spot-fixing: Players were trapped by police, say lawyers

Mumbai Police summon Gurunath Meiyappan

Making a difference: A story of healing and hope

Time to put garbage on the table

In battle mode, Sonia backs beleaguered PM

Security personnel are seen near the encounter site in the congested Fatehkadal area of old Srinagar city on Thursday. Photo: Nissar Ahmad

Top LeT militant killed in Srinagar encounter

The District Police and Special Operations Group killed a militant, Hilal Maulvi, belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), during an early morning raid on his hideout in the congested Fatehkadal area on Thursday. » 6 comments

A man watches a display screen on the facade of the the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. A file photo.

Sensex falls below 20K, down 388 points

The BSE benchmark Sensex on Thursday lost 388 points to fall below 20,000 level on disappointing March quarter earnings from state-run lender State Bank of India, amid weak global trend after US Federal Reserve hinted at scaling down monetary stimulus. »

Related: No need for nervousness, Chidambaram assures stock markets

Delhi

I have stopped watching IPL: Neeraj Kumar

Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar is a distinguished officer, having cracked some high profile cases in his long career, including the 2000 match fixing scandal. A cricket lover, he spoke to Vijay Lokapally of The Hindu on Delhi Police’s success in exposing the spot-fixing scam in the Indian Premier League. » 3 comments

Green Tribunal sounds alert over damage to Dadri wetlands

Heat wave set to intensify

10-year jail term for rape

Jessica Lal case: perjury charge slapped on actor, ballistic expert

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Bangalore

‘No man’s land’ turns into a garbage dump

Mounds of garbage have been piling up at the junction of Bore Bank Road and Harris Road in Benson Town over the last few days, causing concern among residents. Residents blame the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) garbage contractors for the mess. » 1 comment

BBMP computer operators call off strike

Roads turn pools as city gets 36 mm rain in two hours

‘Gender disparity in access to ICT a global phenomenon’

Water supply resumes in Bangalore

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Chennai

The man fired a shot at the roof and threatened to kill himself. Photo: K Pichumani

Pistol-toting businessman keeps P.H. Road on edge for 11 hours

Police intervened to save Mr. Vijaykar from the public who dragged him out of his car » 1 comment

Give residents back their land: Medha Patkar

Students pay the price as colleges violate guidelines

Making the cut

Parrot of the night

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Sport

A file photo of Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf who has been withdrawn from the panel of match officials for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England.

Umpire Asad Rauf pulled out of Champions Trophy

"The decision has been made after media reports indicated that the umpire was under investigation by Mumbai Police," the International Cricket Council said. »

SAI paves way for India’s participation in Deaflympics

Dravid praises Hodge

ED begins money laundering probe on IPL spot-fixing

Rifle association allowed unaffiliated body to vote

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Business

SBI plummets over 8 per cent, m-cap down Rs 12,867 cr on weak results

The shares of State Bank of India on Thursday fell sharply by over 8 per cent, wiping-off Rs 12,867 crore from its market value, after the state-owned bank reported 18.54 per cent decline in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31. »

No need for nervousness, Chidambaram assures stock markets

Government to come out with a new set of clarifications on FDI policy

MCA begins inspection of companies in railway bribery case

Phaneesh asked iGate employee to abort, her lawyers claim

Ranbaxy shares dive over 9% on bourses in morning trade

Rupee at new 6-month low at 55.83;down 37 paise against dollar in early trade

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IPL spot-fixing scam

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh refused to comment on the links emerging between bookies and IPL team owners such as Chennai Super Kings’ Gurunath Meiyappan. File Photo: V.V. Krishnan

IPL spot-fixing

Sports Minister hints at deterrent law

"We are in touch with the Home Ministry and the Law Ministry to work out the law. We will consult the Attorney General before moving forward," the Sports Minister said. »

ED begins money laundering probe on IPL spot-fixing

I have stopped watching IPL: Neeraj Kumar

BPL & ICL matches too were fixed: bookie

Even IPL franchisees have similar MoAs, says Sreesanth’s partner

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Tamil Nadu

Social activist Medha Patkar interacting with the residents of Kattayan Street at Marakkanam in Villupuram district on Thursday. Photo: A.V. Ragunathan.

Medha Patkar meets victims of Marakkanam violence

Tense moments prevailed when social activist Medha Patkar on Thursday met victims of last month’s violence at Marakkanam in Villupuram district allegedly targeting Dalits, despite prohibitory orders clamped there. »

Threat of displacement looms over Dalit families

Valadi-Palanganatham line declared safe for traffic

“Verdict on Kudankulam shocking”

New economic policies blamed for plight of HPF

‘Offer equivalent programmes while framing courses’

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Karnataka

Anil Lad, MLA, distributing cheques as compensation to people whose houses were damaged by heavy rain, in Bellary on Wednesday.

I’m not into illegal mining, says Anil Lad

Anil Lad, mine lessee and MLA, has denied any involvement in the illegal export of iron ore through the Belikeri port, and said he has not been issued notices by investigation agencies. »

No respite for Mysoreans

University puts off counselling for medical, dental, PG courses

Paintings have not been replaced with glasswork: Sajjada Nasheen

A septuagenarian’s fight against the stink

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Andhra Pradesh

Working at a timber depot, a woman takes care of her grand-daughter at a village in Chittoor district.

Carrying the burden in the evening of their lives

Thoroughly shaken by the death of their children, the oldies are seeking solace by taking care of their grandchildren, who would otherwise be orphaned. The support they expect from the State is, however, missing. »

Link between leaders, cadres snapped, admits Kiran

No end in sight to power crisis

Surveillance cameras to be installed at railway reservation offices

NFDB to set up model fish markets

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Sci-Tech

A LED-based signal installed on Anna salai in Chennai... Photo: M. Moorthy

LEDs disrupt sleep

In the frenetic, coffee-fuelled lives of today, too many people are not getting enough sleep. Modern light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in energy-efficient lighting as well as television and compute... » 2 comments

‘Bilateral mastectomy is not a foolproof method’

Using gold nanoparticles for drug delivery

BRCA case: will the court take the middle ground?

Iceberg ﬂotation

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Metroplus

Funny neighbours

Pakistan comedy artistes Ali Hassan and Irfan Malik talk about the state of satire and the boundaries of humour »

Darkest hour

A jolly job hunt

Flying HIGH

Star fruit: Bursting with vitamins

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Books

Thriller-like tale

It is, indeed, a bitter fact that values once held high and noble seem to be either redundant or irrelevant with the passage of time. Mahatma Gandhi’s life and his contribution to India is rare an... »