The Pioneer
3 striking AI pilots resume duty; stir continues on day 9
Three Air India pilots, who had reported sick, resumed duty today in the first sign of an end to the nine-day stir by over 200 pilots, whose union IPG said they were open to talks with the government to resolve the deadlock.
AI begins intl operations; pilots want govt to initiate talks
In an attempt to restore normalcy, Air India today...
US sanctions Dawood aides Chhota Shakeel, Tiger Memon
The United States has slapped sanctions on Chhota ...
Court clears Tendulkar's oath-taking in Rajya Sabha
The Delhi High Court Wednesday refused to restrain...
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Indian Ponzi League
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He is Normal, situation isn't
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Obama’s gamble to win over liberals
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Aamir Khan shows mirror to society
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Empowering Lokpal
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Welcome progress
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Cloak and dagger
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A mockery of justice
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A humanitarian issue
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Troubled peace in Gilgit-Baltistan
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Politicians need to take a joke in their stride
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Stop demonising the Army in Kashmir
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UP’s health scam had the blessings of political leaders
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Tales of torture and abuse of women
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Today's Newspaper
No panic, says Pranab but admits gloom
On a day when the BSE slipped below the 16,000-point mark and the rupee closed to an all-time low of 54.50 against the dollar, Finance Minister Pranab...
VIVACITY
Love, sets and the small screen
Pitching serials as romances seems the best formula for channels. Producer Saurabh Tiwari and Colors programming head Prashant Bhatt talk to Divya Kaushik a...
Sports Bytes
Mumbai elect to bowl against KKR
Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh won the toss and elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial Indian Premier League match here to...
POTPOURRI
"Kahaani" to be made in English?
After garnering a huge response at the box office, Vidya Balan starrer "Kahaani" is likely to be made in English under the Yash Raj Films banner.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
India cannot afford import of large quantities of crude oil:FM
Amid rising global crude oil prices, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today warned of "disastrous consequences" if corrective steps are not taken to ...
HEALTH & FITNESS
Bingeing on soda, sweets makes you a dim wit
Don't be surprised if you lose your mental acuity after bingeing on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks while cramming for your midterms and fi...
AVENUES
Score well with GRE
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India Abroad
US says it will have more talks with India on Iran oil import
The US has said that it will have more consultations with India on New Delhi reducing dependence on Iranian crude.
SHOW TIME
See it coming
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Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Anjana Sukhani, Rana Daggubati, Naseeruddin Shah
BOOK REVIEWS
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STATE EDITIONS
Sports summer summer camps in full swing
The summer camps in the city are in full swing and the participants with their guardians are filled with enthusiasm.
Letters To Editor
People are the key to a vibrant democracy
This has reference to the article, “At 60, Parliament must rejuvenate” (May 11) by Vinay Sahasrabuddhe and the special sitting of Parliament on May 13...
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We won’t compromise on our principled stand but would also not take emotional decisions that will harm us.
Small budget films have kind of shaken up everybody. A film gets made, liked and then the money comes back.
Out went US agent Ali Abdullah Saleh as President and in came US agent Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in Yemen.
The biggest hurdle being faced by us is that the UPA Government, which we are supporting, has not helped us.
I want everybody (including gays) to be treated fairly. That doesn't weaken families; that strengthens families.
Whatever Aamir Khan does is of high quality. He has lived up to the expectations with his television show.
Plunge a dagger in my heart rather than question my integrity.
Please stop calling Putin a democratic leader. He is an oligarch who wants to rule the country like Stalin.
I do not like flirting. When I love someone I always give everything, may be too much.
Those who are calling the rebels as betrayers and renegades now are adopting an autocratic approach.
Allegations made by the Home Ministry that we have failed to check Maoist spread are incorrect.
Dalit is a Dalit, whether he is a Hindu, Christian or a Muslim. So, all Dalits should get equal rights.
