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J&K ex-separatist Lone meets Modi, open to post-poll pact

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Lone did not specifically refer to polls being on the agenda, limiting himself to saying that “a series of issues” were discussed.

Shiv Sena stakes claim to opposition leader’s post, still wants to join Maharashtra govt

“If we can team up, we will team up,” said Uddhav Thackeray, ignoring the repercussions of his splendid uncertainty within the party and in state politics.

Doon cabdriver robbed Delhi couple, threw them off cliff

Eighteen days after a Delhi couple Moumita Das, 27, and Avijit Paul, 24, mysteriously went missing from the hills of Uttarakhand, a cab driver has confessed that he robbed the two and threw them to their death, down a steep cliff.

CITIES

In Bhilwara, 'haunted' villagers return home

The viillagers of Bhalia Khera in Bhilwara district on Monday returned to their homes after 48 hours and a team of doctors started vaccination programme and also treatment for those suffering from fever and cold.

Parents storm Kolkata school after child molest charge

Fear that a bus helper accused of molesting a three-year-old girl continues to escort children triggered angry protests by hundreds of parents at a well known south Kolkata school on Monday.

180 Bengaluru schools booked for flouting safety norms

After a rash of sexual assault cases on campus came to the fore, police have booked 180 government and private schools in Bengaluru for failing to comply with child safety guidelines.

TECH

Tech sector hiring may nearly halve by FY18: Crisil

Crisil said the information technology sector is likely to lose its position as a mass employment engine and new recruitments will nearly halve over the next three years.

India's top 30 enterprise software companies worth $6.2bn

The top 30 software product companies have an estimated valuation of $6.2 billion, according to a new index launched by Bangalore-based software product thinktank.

10 Android battery life tips and tricks

Batteries are growing bigger with every passing year, but we're not seeing a huge benefit because our Android devices are demanding more and more out of them.

SPORTS

Team Anand seeks to gain lost ground against Carlsen

The initial strategy has backfired and it's time for Viswanathan Anand to reconcile and come out with fresh ideas to recover the lost ground in the World Chess Championship match against holder Magnus Carlsen.

Ruthless Wawrinka routs Berdych at ATP Tour Finals

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka opened his ATP World Tour Finals campaign in scintillating style with a 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Tomas Berdych on Monday.

Ronaldo remembers Di Stefano at award ceremony

Cristiano Ronaldo remembered former Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano when receiving his award for scoring the most goals in the La Liga last season.

BUSINESS

RBI tightens bad loan guidelines for NBFCs

Besides opening its window for issuing new licences, the RBI has also eased the capital adequacy requirement for a section of finance companies.

Govt to list AAI, Pawan Hans in 2015

The aviation ministry is going to list its profitable PSUs - Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL) - on stock exchanges next year, while a decision on whether the bleeding Air India is to be privatized is yet to be taken.

No domestic LPG retailing by private producers: SG

The company sold some quantities of LPG produced at its refinery complex and petrochemicals plants in Gujarat at market rate to commercial consumers and as automotive fuel in the western region.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tevar trailer: Arjun Kapoor packs a punch

After films like Gunday and Ishaqzaade, Arjun Kapoor has proved that he indeed looks impressive in rustic characters.

'Farhan does not let you see the monitor'

Saif Ali Khan is proudly a Mumbaikar and very comfortable in being a part of Bollywood, but has never thought of the film industry to have a massive amount of family love for each other, even though they use the word ‘fraternity’ quite liberally