Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:33 PM IST

Growth story intact, slowdown a concern: Pranab

Pranab Mukherjee said that the government is going to take some austerity steps to convey that it is responding to the situation. (PTI file photo) The Finance Minister said he would take some austerity steps to deal with the difficult economic situation.

Yeddyurappa files bail plea after CBI raids

The probe agency today conducted raids at the residence of the former Karnataka CM in an illegal mining case.

Kerala: Clampdown on dubious Ayurveda cures

Products worth Rs 2 crore were seized and three Ayurvedic giants may lose their licences for promising magical remedies.

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Sensex tumbled by 298 points on Wednesday as the rupee plunged to record lows amid a weak global trend.  (File/PTI) Sensex closes just above 16K

Sensex tumbled by 298 points on Wednesday as the rupee plunged to record lows amid a weak global trend.

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On May 13, 1952, those elected in the first-ever General Elections held between October 25, 1951 and February 25, 1952 assembled in Parliament. Parliament: Going strong at 60

MPs not only celebrate the 60th anniversary of Houses but also the democratic process which elects them as law-makers.

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Op-Ed

Drug regulators on trial

It would be difficult to assess the harm done by drugs illegally granted manufacturing and marketing rights in India.

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Magazine

Cancer: Big in the city

It's the second biggest cause of death in India, growing by 11% every year; A war is on as drug companies slash prices.

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Michael Clarke was previously engaged to model Lara Bingle, before breaking up in 2010. (Photo: AP) Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke marries

Oz cricket captain Michael Clarke tweeted that he has married his model girlfriend Kyly Boldy in a secret ceremony.

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Columnists

S Gurumurthy

The faith of a fighter

S GurumurthyFor Ramnath Goenka, the fight against the corrupt and the faith in God to help him to fight went hand-in-hand.

V Sudarshan

Which way to Hillary's heart?

V Sudarshan One thing that can be said with certainty on Clinton’s visit is that it went off much smoother than her visit to China.

Shankkar Aiyar

Why not Pranab for PM?

Shankkar AiyarThe buzz in Delhi and many parts of India is that Pranab is the front-runner for the post of the first citizen.

Ravi Shankar Etteth

Death by assassination

Ravi Shankar Etteth in History, there’s a difference between murder and assassination; murder, however foul, is banal.

SHOWBUZZ

Fashion

Actress Hema Malini and her daughter at a fashion show.AP file photo
High Court said it is for the government to decide whether full or part exemption can be given to ramp shows by FDCI.

Interviews

German model Evelyn Sharma.
I did get some good offers in Tamil, but I could not take them because of my earlier commitments in the industry.

Television

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. AP file photo
The show would be about their growing relationship and how they manage to find time for love in their busy schedule.
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