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August 20, 2011

Top Headlines

I don't believe in legacy: Narayana Murthy talks to TOI
On his last day in office NR Narayana Murthy talks about Infosys, the company he founded, his future and how modern technology still excites him.

Govt wants broad national consensus on Lokpal Bill: PM
"The government is in favour of a strong and effective Lokpal Bill. There is a lot of scope of give and take...we must all work together," the PM said.

Public opinion on Lokpal Bill sought, Team Anna unhappy
Parliamentary Standing Committee invited public feedback within 15 days, indicating it will not be able to give its views by end of Monsoon Session (Sept 8).

Cities

Scarcity of water at Anna's fast venue
Scarcity of water at Anna Hazare's protest venue appears to be putting the Gandhian's supporters at unease as scores of them had to avail medical care.

Man beaten up, wife raped and killed
A 22-year-old man alleged he was tied to a tree by some supporters of a student leader and his wife was raped and then murdered in front of him in Alwar district.

Business

Tough decisions reqd for 9% growth: PM
Manmohan Singh said India needed to take some difficult decisions to achieve a target of 9 percent growth during the next five-year plan.

Gold zooms another 1,200, sensex dives
Fears of another global economic slowdown led to a fresh round of sell-offs in all major markets, including a 328-point fall in the sensex on Friday.

Sports

Bell scores first double Test century
Ian Bell made life worse for India as he scored his first double Test century on the third day of the fourth and final Test match at The Oval.

I am sad that India have lost No. 1 ranking: Kirsten
Gary Kirsten is sad after watching India's abject capitulation in England that led to the team surrendering the No 1 rank in Tests to Andrew Strauss's men.

Entertainment

'Salman Khan can't do what Vijay did'
'Bodyguard' director Siddiqui who has also directed the Malayalam original and the Tamil version 'Kaavalan' talks about the comparisons between the three films.

No marriage for Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart doesn't see the need for two lovers to make their commitment to each other official by getting married.

Infotech

HP investors 'reject' business revamp
Hewlett-Packard shares slumped by more than 20 per cent to a six-year low as investors wiped about $16 billion off the market value.

Apple planning early 2012 launch for new iPad: WSJ
Apple plans to begin trial production of a next generation iPad in October with an eye to an early 2012 launch, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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