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	June 27, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Uttarakhand: Mass cremations on, bad weather hits rescue ops Air rescue operations were halted in Badrinath, even as bodies were cremated swiftly in Kedarnath amid fears of an epidemic outbreak. After being targeted by Shiv Sena, Narendra Modi meets Uddhav Thackeray The meeting took place before Modi went to address a BJP core committee meeting in Mumbai where he was accorded a rousing reception. As world awaits news on Nelson Mandela, media causes stir As a close friend and former fellow inmate of Nelson Mandela, Mac Maharaj has long played a pivotal role in bringing Mandela's story to the world. Cities More » Doctor frames former colleague of raping own daughter, held The city's cyber crime investigation cell arrested the forensic department chief of Latur's science laboratory, following a complaint by a former colleague. Jiah suicide: Suraj moves HC for bail Suraj Pancholi arrested for allegedly abetting actor Jiah Khan's suicide, on Wednesday filed a bail application before the Bombay high court. Business More » Rupee up 32 paise vs dollar in early trade The rupee had tanked by a massive 106 paise to close at all-time low of 60.72 against dollar in Wednesday's trade. Current account deficit widens to record 4.8% Current account deficit narrowed down to 3.6 per cent of GDP in the January-March quarter but totalled a record 4.8 per cent for the full 2012-13 fiscal. Sports More » Mark Webber to quit Formula 1 at the end of season "I'm very much looking forward to this new challenge after my time in Formula 1," said Webber. Cook on target to go for Tendulkar's numbers: Kevin Pietersen "Cook's on target to go for Sachin's numbers, if you look at the numbers and look at his age," Pietersen said. Entertainment More » Salman Khan launches new website about his court cases Salman Khan may be in the news again for the wrong reasons, but at least the actor is out to ensure that the news should not be factually incorrect. Rani and Adi turned back from Aamir's party A few days ago, Aamir Khan threw a party at his rented apartment on Carter Road, Bandra. Infotech More » Microsoft previews improved version of Windows 8 Microsoft released a test version of its Windows 8.1, bringing back the Start button and adding a host of features it hopes will appeal to users. Samsung launches curved OLED TVs at $13,000 Samsung Electronics slapped a $13,000 price tag on its first curved, super-thin OLED television to go on sale.				Most Read Stories More » Modi’s Himalayan miracle Govt goes after porn, makes ISPs ban sites Amitabh Bachchan feels jealous after watching ‘Raanjhanaa’ Mumbai pizza delivery boy tries to rape, kill woman Most Shared Stories More » Rupee sinks below 60-mark, ends at historic low of 60.72 versus dollar Ford launches EcoSport, price starts at Rs 5.59 lakh US immigration bill can hurt India's GDP: JP Morgan Gold, silver prices tumble to lowest since late 2010 on strong US economic data Most Commented Stories More » Modi’s Himalayan miracle Govt goes after porn, makes ISPs ban sites Mumbai pizza delivery boy tries to rape, kill woman Narendra Modi in a huddle over legal muddle

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	June 26, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Himachal: 200 stranded in Kinnaur as rain hits relief work IAF and state choppers have so far evacuated 1,395 people but about 200 people, including local residents, are still waiting at various places for the choppers. Rupee slumps to record low, falls below 60 versus US dollar The slump came even after the Reserve Bank of India made an attempt to defend the currency before the rupee hit the 60 level. Gold, silver prices tumble to lowest since late 2010 on strong US economic data Spot gold slid to its lowest since September 2010 at $1,233.05 an ounce and was down 3.1% at $1,237.36 an ounce at 0807 GMT. Cities More » Arvind Kejriwal to contest against Sheila Dikshit in New Delhi AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal will contest from New Delhi assembly constituency to take on CM Sheila Dikshit directly in the Delhi assembly elections. Man lured by honey trap on Facebook, killed Investigators said Venkatesan , 35, and Dayanand, 37, set a honey trap for Manoj Kumar with the intention of robbing him. Business More » Reliance Capital partners with Japanese firms for banking licence Reliance Capital said it would apply for a licence to enter mainstream banking in partnership with Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and Nippon Life Insurance of Japan. Wal-Mart names interim head for India business after Raj Jain quits US retail giant Wal-Mart on Wednesday said its India unit head Raj Jain has left the company and named Ramnik Narsey as interim head of the country's operati Sports More » I can win a Grand Prix gold: Praneeth "I have the confidence now that if they can win titles then I can also win," said Praneeth. Selectors' bold decisions have helped Team India excel Sandeep Patil's plan has been simple: reward consistent performers at the domestic level and remove the deadweight from the team. Entertainment More » Sridevi gifts MJ painting to daughter Jahnavi Michael Jackson portrait, which occupies a pride of place in the bedroom of Sridevi's eldest daughter Jahnavi, has been painted by the actress herself. Salman Khan to release 'Mental' on Republic Day Salman Khan has always released his movies on Eid from past four years. But this year this is not the case. Infotech More » Govt goes after porn, makes ISPs ban sites The government has decided to put a blanket ban on several websites that allow users to share pornographic content. Samsung India to launch 200 products in 2013 Samsung is on a product launch spree in India, with launches of more than 200 new models across categories slated for 2013.				Most Read Stories More » Google marks Antoni Gaudí's 161st birthday with doodle Govt goes after porn, makes ISPs ban sites 'Captain Cool' Dhoni in a league of his own Amitabh Bachchan feels jealous after watching ‘Raanjhanaa’ Most Shared Stories More » Now, card swipes to approve health claims Ford launches EcoSport, price starts at Rs 5.59 lakh US immigration bill can hurt India's GDP: JP Morgan Final toll could be over 10,000, those involved in rescue operations say Most Commented Stories More » Uddhav Thackeray targets Modi for his 'parochial approach' in Uttarakhand Modi’s Himalayan miracle Govt goes after porn, makes ISPs ban sites Narendra Modi lands in Uttarakhand, flies out with 15,000 Gujaratis

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Dhari Devi's Wrath: The Cause of Kedarnath Destruction; Archival Photographs of Kedarnatha and Gangotri from 1882

Dhari Devi's Wrath: The Cause of Kedarnath Destruction On June 15th, 2013, the ancient deity of Dhari Devi was removed from her temple to be shifted to another location to facilitate the construction of a dam, which locals were opposing ever since the conception of the project with the belief that the moving of the Dhari Devi would somehow agitate Kali. Exactly on the next day a massive cloudburst and flash flood started in Uttarakhand, which devastated Kedarnath, washing the city completely away. This may sound like a story from a comic book, but it is... Read Article Archival Photographs of Kedarnatha and Gangotri from 1882 The following collection of photographs were taken between 1882 and 1883 and are in the archives of the Geological Survey of India. They provide a view of the ancient Kedarnath temple before it became a tourist attraction, when it was a lone, remote temple, only visited by a few sadhus. Read Article This newsletter is sent to 258,573 subscribers. To subscribe, please visit: http://www.indiadivine.com/newsletter/index.php?action=subscribe To unsubscribe, please visit: http://www.indiadivine.com/newsletter/index.php?action=unsubscribe

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	June 25, 2013

		Top Headlines More » Rescue operations resume in Uttarakhand, toll climbs to 822 At least 15 bodies of flash-flood victims were found floating in Ganga in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr and Bijnore. Uddhav plays down his 'parochial approach' remark against Modi "In times of disaster, one has to have a national thinking and not parochial or regional views," Uddhav had said in an editorial in Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamna. SC dismisses plea against Ranbaxy over substandard drugs The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking a probe against Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd for allegedly manufacturing and selling substandard medicines. Cities More » I have nothing against Salman, just want compensation: Hit-and-run victim's son Salman Khan will now have to appear before the sessions court on July 19 for framing of charges. Rape victim's real brother is her child's biological father The Alirajpur police are likely to petition court to withdraw charges filed against a youth for raping and making pregnant his aunt. Business More » Mercedes launches new E Class priced at Rs 41.51 lakh German luxury car maker Mercedes Benz said it expects India to be among its top ten global markets by 2020. Mahindra Satyam merges with Tech Mahindra Software firm Mahindra Satyam was on Tuesday formally merged with its parent Tech Mahindra to create the country's fifth largest software services firm. Sports More » 'Captain Cool' Dhoni in a league of his own It cannot be luck alone or the Number 7 factor that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has so distinctively worn on his sleeve. Tainted Rauf, Kiwi Bowden dropped from ICC Elite Panel Rauf and Bowden have been replaced by former Test cricketers Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel. Entertainment More » Katrina dines with Ranbir Kapoor and Neetu Singh The buzz was that the real reason why Deepika Padukone skipped the London promotions of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' was the presence of Katrina Kaif in the city. Indian people find festival films boring, says Anurag Kashyap Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap feels that audience and exhibitors in India believe that the films going to festivals are boring. Infotech More » Infosys plans better hikes for performers Infosys is drawing up plans to tilt the scales in favour of top performers, part of efforts to revitalise the workforce. LG Optimus L7 II review: A phone to reckon with The mid-range segment is a tough battle in India if you are not Samsung and LG OptimusL7 II Dual has its task cut out.				Most Read Stories More » India beat England to clinch ICC Champions Trophy From November, Indians to pay Rs 2.7 lakh bond for UK visa Google marks Antoni Gaudí's 161st birthday with doodle 'Captain Cool' Dhoni in a league of his own Most Shared Stories More » Cyrus Mistry wants more women in leadership roles in Tata group Eurocopter and Ramco sign partnership agreement 7 Golden rules of retirement RBI offers its officers flexible work timings Most Commented Stories More » If I open my mouth, many BJP leaders will be in trouble, Nitish Kumar says Narendra Modi lands in Uttarakhand, flies out with 15,000 Gujaratis Uddhav Thackeray targets Modi for his 'parochial approach' in Uttarakhand Forget Modi, even Rambo can’t save 15,000 pilgrims, experts say

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