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Floods force thousands to flee homes in India
Floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains left some 50,000 people homeless in Assam, officials said, warning of more rains in one of the country's most flood-prone regions
Pakistan's 'rogue' spy agency attacked
A US state department official said the new government in Islamabad had failed to prevent the country's intelligence agency from aiding terrorist attacks and supporting the Taliban
Tata sets sights on Citi Global Services
Tata Consultancy Services, India's top software exporter, is considering making a bid for Citigroup's back-office unit, people close to the IT group said
Musharraf departure heightens uncertainty
Pakistan's embattled leader, under pressure to quit or be impeached, announces his resignation – leaving questions over who will control the nuclear-armed state
GEEC to fund well expansion through IPO
Great Eastern Energy Corporation, a producer of coal bed methane in India, is planning an initial public offering in the subcontinent, which has the fourth largest proved reserves of coal in the world
Mittal sees crunch effects abating
The shock of the credit crunch should moderate by early next year, with the crisis largely limited to the financial and consumer sectors, according to Lakshmi Mittal
Nepal assembly picks Maoist as PM
Nepal's special assembly chooses Comrade Prachanda as prime minister following months of political wrangling as the Maoists struggled to garner sufficient support from other parties to form a government
US debtors boost Indian outsourcing
The declining fortunes of US consumers are proving to be a boon for India's outsourcing industry
India approves 21% civil service pay rise
Taxpayers face $3.6bn cost of increase for 5m federal workers this year as concerns grow over rising inflation and health of government finances
Mourners riot over Kashmir protest deaths
Angry Muslims mourning at least 20 protesters killed by police torched security bunkers and rioted in Indian Kashmir's main city on Wednesday, as a land row with Hindus revived calls for independence
India's brokerages face shake-up
Analysts say that with volumes now substantially lower, India's brokerage industry is likely to experience a period of rationalisation similar to the mid-1990s, when a previous market correction led to a shake-up among small brokers
Indian growth expected to cool to 7.7%
Tight monetary policy triggered by high oil and commodity prices, and global market turmoil would combine to moderate growth, according to a government report
Oil rebounds after big falls in inventories
Oil prices rebounded, leading grains and base metals higher, after US weekly inventories data showed unexpectedly large declines in crude oil and product stocks
Tesco breaks into Indian grocery market
The UK food chain plans to invest £60m over the next two years to set up a wholesale cash-and-carry business in India
Investment in Indian power set to be delayed
Indian power companies are expected to delay investment plans because depressed global markets are making it hard to raise financing, according to a new report
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Iran Looks East
American allies turn to America's enemy.
China, Tibet and the Asian Balance of Power
The international reaction to China's actions in Tibet demonstrates its "soft power."
India's Nano Means Higher Oil Prices
India's new ultra-cheap car may make car ownership possible for 1 billion people, and fuel a resource war.
Bird Flu Threatens India
Numerous dangerous outbreaks are being reported. Teams are racing against time to prevent the strain from spreading to humans and population centers.
India, China Ink Friendship Treaty
India and China have put aside their differences and agreed to work together toward Asian integration.
Selling America for Designer Boots, Top Hats and Thimbles
Like a near-concluded game of Monopoly, America is selling off its last properties to maintain its lavish lifestyle.
India, China Conduct First-Ever War Games
The militaries of the world's two most populous nations are beginning to cooperate. What does this forebode?
Report: Foreign Countries Develop U.S. Defense Systems Software
America's reliance on security systems developed by foreign nations could pose problems in the future.
India, Russia Strengthening Relations
A meeting between Vladimir Putin and Manmohan Singh this week produced exceptional cooperation.
Australian Stock Market Plunges
Yesterday's tumble in Australia's stock market traces back to problems in the U.S. housing market.
Sikh Terrorism Enters Politics in Canada
Politicians in British Columbia support terrorist organizations, flaunting a Supreme Court decision.
U.S. Companies Marginalized by Foreign Energy Giants
In just 15 years, the U.S. has almost halved its share of ownership of the 20 largest energy companies.
Rise in Food Prices Set to Continue
World food costs surged 10 percent last year, hurting where it counts for many around the globe. Looking ahead, there is no relief in sight.
U.S. Loses Its Technological Edge
Russia and India Expand Energy Ties
Management's Dirty Christmas Present to Britain's Corus Steel
More evidence of Britain selling off its industrial crown jewels.
India-China "Silk Road" Trade Opens
The Dragon and the Elephant--a Blossoming Friendship
China and India are growing ever closer, and Russia is facilitating the relationship.
India on the Rise
The United States is encouraging and augmenting India's rise on the world scene: It is critical to Washington's security policy in the region, and it provides a counterweight to the rise of China. But is India a reliable ally? When push comes to shove, will it support America, or side with its Asian neighbor?
China, India Improve Relations
After many years of competition between their two countries, Chinese and Indian officials are now drawing up energy agreements. What does China have to gain?
Asia's Economic Integration Continues
Growth in trade between China and ASEAN is laying the groundwork for a free-trade zone throughout Asia. This trend has huge implications worthy of considering.
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Kashmir Peace Setback
South Asia expert Dennis Kux says the violent events in Kashmir mark a serious setback for peace prospects in the region. 
Implementation of the India-United States Joint Statement of July 18, 2005: India's Separation Plan
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An Uncertain Deal with India
After months of deadlock, the U.S.-India nuclear deal has moved to the next stage, but numerous obstacles to the deal's passage remain. 
Symbolism Tops Substance in U.S.-India Nuclear Agreement
Spector, a nuclear nonproliferation expert, discusses the merits of the U.S.-India nuclear agreement and its prospects for passage during the Bush administration.
Nuclear Verification; The Conclusion of Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols
An Agreement with the Government of India for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities. 
U.S. is One of the ‘Central Pillars’ of Indian Foreign Policy
South Asia expert Bruce Riedel sees the continuing development of U.S.-India ties as a major accomplishment of President Bush, who has built on steps taken by his predecessor. 
New Delhi’s Pragmatism
As India emerges as an important global player, its foreign policy seeks to balance the country's growing U.S. ties with national interests. 
Rosling: India’s Business Landscape
The director of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Indian conglomerate Tata Group, discusses the firm’s businesses and the Indian economy. 
China and India Go to Africa
How new deals in the developing world will change the global economy. 
Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of India Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (123 Agreement)
Agreement 
China’s Yin, India’s Yang
China and India are commonly portrayed as economic rivals. In fact, experts say, they have much to gain from each other. 
Khanna: India-China Trade
Tarun Khanna, an expert on emerging markets at Harvard Business School, says the complimentary nature of India and China’s economies makes the future of trade between them very promising. 
Bhattacharji: Tackling Afghanistan’s Opium Trade with Legalization
Romesh Bhattacharji, a South Asian counternarcotics expert, says India’s success with legal poppy growing though an international licensing program could be replicated in Afghanistan. 
India’s Northern Exposure
India’s growing influence in Afghanistan aims to stabilize a region that has caused sleepless nights in New Delhi. 
Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)
Agreement 
World Energy Outlook 2007: China and India Insights (Video)
Watch Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, discuss the role of China and India in the world's energy outlook. 
World Energy Outlook 2007: China and India Insights (Video Highlight)
Watch Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, discuss the role of China and India in the world's energy outlook. 
World Energy Outlook 2007: China and India Insights (Audio)
Listen to Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, discuss China and India's role in the world's energy outlook. 
Pakistan’s Tremors Worry India
India has reacted cautiously to Pakistan’s political crisis but there is concern the nuclear-armed neighbors’ rapprochement could be damaged. 
Down on the Farm in India
India may be facing its worst agricultural crisis ever marked by increasing incidents of farmers’ suicides and declining growth in the sector. 
Inequalities in Asia’s Giants
While spiraling economic growth in India and China has lifted millions out of poverty, it has also fueled inequalities within their societies. 
A Conversation with Henry M. Paulson (Audio)
Listen to Henry M. Paulson, U.S. secretary of the treasury, discuss the growing U.S.-India economic relationship in advance of his trip to India. 
America's Strategic Opportunity with India (Video)
Watch U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs R. Nicholas Burns, discuss America's strategic opportunities with India, including the U.S.-India nuclear deal and India's role as a key player in South Asia. 
Video Highlight: R. Nicholas Burns
Speaking at CFR, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns, discusses America's strategic opportunities with India, including the U.S.-India nuclear deal and India's role as a key player in South Asia. 
India's Threatened Water Supplies
India faces dwindling supplies of potable water, threatening the health of millions of people. 
America's Strategic Opportunity with India (Audio)
Listen to U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs R. Nicholas Burns, discuss America's strategic opportunities with India, including the U.S.-India nuclear deal and India's role as a key player in South Asia. 
Riedel: Delay on U.S.-Indian Nuclear Accord Only a ‘Hiccup’ On Road to Stronger Ties
Bruce Riedel, a longtime CIA specialist in South Asia, says India’s decision to put a nuclear pact with Washington in “cold storage” is only a “hiccup on the road towards a stronger U.S.-India partnership.” 
U.S.-India Relations Face Serious Challenges
U.S.-India relations may suffer a serious setback if the stumbling nuclear deal collapses. 
The Future Direction of India-U.S. Relations (Video)
Watch Pranab Mukherjee, Indian minister of external affairs, discuss India's foreign policy approach in Asia and its growing security and trade relationship with the United States. 
The Future Direction of India-U.S. Relations (Audio)
Listen to Pranab Mukherjee, Indian minister of external affairs, discuss India's foreign policy approach in Asia and its growing security and trade relationship with the United States. 
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Deregister parties backing terrorists, separatists: BJP
Rajnath: ISI has launched economic terrorism
BANGALORE: More than one crore workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party will court arrest in different States on August 21 in protest against the decision by the Jammu and Kashmir government to withdraw the grant of land to the Shri Amarnathji ...
India to step up defence cooperation with Russia
NEW DELHI: India and Russia resolved to continue with defence cooperation in a number of sensitive areas during a two-day meeting which ended here on Tuesday. The two sides exchanged views on implementation of current projects like T-90 ...
Centre to file affidavit on SIMI role in bombings
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on August 25 the Centre’s petition seeking extension of the stay on a tribunal order quashing the notification declaring the Students Islamic Movement of India an unlawful organisation. The ...
Habib Mian, 138, dead
JAIPUR: Habib Mian alias Rahim Khan — perhaps the oldest man in the world — died here on early Tuesday morning after a brief illness at the age of 138. He was suffering from fever and dysentery and he breathed his last at ...
Rahul: my father believed in people
He said this when I once asked him, `papa why don't you quit politics'
Clinical trials: Brinda writes to Anbumani
NEW DELHI: Brinda Karat, Communist Party of India (Marxist) Polit Bureau member, has said that liberalisation of procedures for granting permission for the conduct of clinical trials was putting at risk the lives and health of the citizens. ...
Samiti not keen on role for Advani
Not all elements in SASS are pro-BJP
Maharashtra has a long way to go in healthcare
MUMBAI: While Maharashtra is wealthier than the nation as a whole based on the wealth index, persistent malnutrition and widespread anaemia continue to be a significant problem for children and adults in the State. More than two out of ...
Mamata meets industry chiefs
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday interacted with industry chiefs and chambers of commerce, urging industry as well as the Tatas to join her in her efforts to get back to farmers 400 acres of their land ...
Bangladesh police cross border, take away Indian
KOLKATA: Police from Bangladesh allegedly entered the Indian side of the “zero line” separating the two countries in the Dinhata sub-division of West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district and shot an Indian national before dragging ...
Congress-SP coordination committee formed
NEW DELHI: A Congress-Samajwadi Party Coordination Committee similar to the kind of arrangement that existed between the United Progressive Alliance and the Left parties before the latter withdrew support to the government has been formed. ...
“Haywood should not have been allowed to leave India”
MUMBAI: U.S. citizen Kenneth Haywood, from whose Internet Protocol address a terror e-mail threat was sent just before the Ahmedabad blasts, should not have been allowed to leave India, Parambir Singh, Additional Commissioner, Anti-Terrorism ...
Congress plans pre-poll strategy with SP
‘There is a possibility of talks with Ajit Singh’
Suicide attempt by woman RAW official?
NEW DELHI: A woman Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) official allegedly attempted suicide by taking some poisonous substance at the Prime Minister’s Office here on Tuesday. She was stated to be out of danger. The incident took place ...
Audio recording of court proceedings
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is to introduce audio recording of the proceedings of important cases. According to Secretary-General V.K. Jain, audio recording of the proceedings and arguments, particularly in matters in which the ...
Mahanta leaves ‘unification’ issue to AGP
Guwahati: The former Assam Chief Minister, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, on Tuesday said the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) should decide what it should do on unification of regional parties in view of the stand taken by the All-Assam Students’ ...
GJM team to hold talks with Pranab
KOLKATA: A nine-member delegation of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) led by its general secretary, Roshan Giri, left for New Delhi on Tuesday for talks with External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee to determine the agenda for the proposed ...
IAF commandos display skills in U.S.
The Garuds successfully capture air field, carry out combat search and rescue operations
Indo-Japan naval exercise
NEW DELHI: India will renew its security ties with Japan with a joint naval exercise off the Mumbai coast this week, official sources said. Both countries have been stepping up security-related cooperation and the latest affirmation ...
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Wrestler Sushil Kumar wins bronze for India
Sushil Kumar won the bronze medal after beating Kazakhstan's Spiridonav in a play-off in the men's 66 kg freestyle wrestling at the Beijing Olympics.
Trade union leaders claim day-long strike successful
AITUC president Gurudas Dasgupta said the strike called by eight Left unions and 40 federations received a huge response and several protesters were arrested.
Curfew in Jammu again; NSA to review security
Curfew has been clamped in Jammu after fresh protests in the city. National Security Advisor Narayanan is in the Valley to assess the situation.
Praveen strikes for India,
After losing their five wickets for 75 runs, Indian batsmen were playing cautiously against Sri Lanka during the second ODI in Dambulla.
Olympics: Paddler Sharath Kamal crashes out
India's top paddler A Sharath Kamal made an early exit after losing to Austria's Weixing Chen in the table tennis men's singles event at the Beijing Olympics.
IAF short of 400 pilots: Air Chief
The Indian Air Force faces a shortage of 400 pilots and it will take five years to fill the gap, says Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major.
India may run into New Zealand block at NSG
New Zealand minister Phil Goff said that some of the conditions New Zealand is looking at include the end of the deal in case of any further nuclear test by India.
Declare assets: CJI tells HC judges
Chief Justice Balakrishnan has shot off letters to the CJs of all High Courts to give practical meaning to an apex judicial resolution - judges must declare their properties.
Rights of unshot Bollywood film sold for Rs 120 cr
In a
deal that has set a record in Bollywood, the worldwide distribution rights of
Vipul Shah's London
Dreams have been sold for Rs 120 crore.
Ahmedabad blasts: Sajid, the calm face of terror
Sajid Mansuri, one of the ten men in custody for the Ahmedabad blasts is well-read, speaks fluent English and looks at his interrogators unwaveringly in the eye.
Customs seizes 6 aircraft for duty evasion
An influential NRI and two top industrialists are among the three latest victims to fall into the net of Customs for allegedly evading duties while importing luxury jets.
IGI officer 'removed' for clearing Haywood
A major security lapse on the part of Indian authorities allowed US national Kenneth Haywood to slip out of India even though there was a lookout notice against him.
Amarnath row: Protesters agree to hold talks
The Shri Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti, however, said there will be no let up in their over a month-long agitation saying that it will continue till August 25.
India places $2 bn BrahMos missile order with Russia
Sivathanu Pillai, MD of the India-Russia joint venture BrahMos, said the order for the supersonic cruise missile, including other countries, could reach $10 billion.
Australia set to boycott Champions Trophy
Despite ICC giving Champions Trophy security the all clear on Tuesday, players from Australia are against visiting Pakistan for the upcoming ODI tournament in September.
No plane waiting for Musharraf: Saudi Arabia
Saudi envoy Ali Awad Esseiri said the kingdom wanted "security, stability and sovereignty of Pakistan and will not interfere in internal political affairs" of its ally.
25 dead in bomb attack on Pak hospital
At least 25 people were killed and 50 injured when a bomber blew himself up at a northwest Pakistan hospital. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility.
Be my guest, Indian Sikh tells Musharraf
Baldev Haeussler Singh, an Indian Sikh in Punjab (Pak), has offered to host former president Pervez Musharraf on his sprawling farm.
Musharraf must face trial: Pakistan lawmakers
Parliamentarians of the ruling coalition said Musharraf must not be allowed to leave the country. He should face a "fair and transparent trial" in court, they said.
Pak coalition to meet on Musharraf's safe exit
Pakistan's ruling coalition will meet again to decide on key issues like granting a safe exit to Pervez Musharraf and the restoration of deposed judges.
Varanasi: Rains kill 8, dozens injured
At least eight people were killed and more than two dozen injured in Varanasi with the city recording about 300 mm rainfall since Tuesday night.
Jharkhand don nabbed in Delhi
Anil Sharma, who has 32 cases, including murder and extortion against him, was caught by the Special Cell of Delhi Police from a south-west Delhi locality.
Five killed in bus accident in Bihar
At least five pilgrims were killed and 40 others injured when the bus in which they were travelling overturned in Bihar's Samastipur district, police said.
Chennai battered by rains
Chennai city, which witnessed heavy spells of rain on Tuesday night, recorded 10 cm of rain during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Wednesday, Met officials said.
Blame corruption for Delhi's bad roads
If roads are being reduced to rubble in the city, the heavy downpour might be a part of the reason. The real reason possibly is is rampant corruption in road construction.
Jaipur: India's oldest man dies at 138
Habib Mian, perhaps the oldest man in the country, died in Jaipur on Tuesday. His family claimed that he was 138.
Kerala observes 80th shutdown in 6 months
Acquiring the reputation of a state observing frequent strikes, Left-ruled Kerala was shut down again on Wednesday for the 80th time in the last six months.
Trade union leaders claim day-long strike successful
AITUC president Gurudas Dasgupta said the strike called by eight Left unions and 40 federations received a huge response and several protesters were arrested.
Arundhati Roy a loose canon: Congress
Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy who had issued a statement advocating freedom for Kashmir was a "loose cannon" who had "abused the liberal traditions of India", the Congress said.
Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi
Several congress leaders on Wednesday paid homage to former premier Rajiv Gandhi on his 64th birth anniversary. His children were also present.
SC extends custody of baby Manji granted to her grandmother
The Supreme Court has extended till September 16 the interim custody of 20-day-old surrogate baby Manji granted to her Japanese grandmother Yamada.
Jammu under curfew again; NSA to review Valley security
Curfew has been clamped in Jammu after fresh protests in the city. National Security Advisor Narayanan is in the Valley to assess the situation.
Poland, US sign missile shield deal
The deal is to deploy part of a US missile shield in Poland, with the US insisting that the aim is to ward off Iranian attacks in the region.
I won't leave Pakistan: Musharraf
Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has denied reports he will leave Pakistan and settle in another country, saying his resignation did not reflect a "defeat".
WW II bomb blast kills 2 in Malaysia
Two foreign workers in a Malaysian scrapyard were killed when a World War II bomb exploded as they were cutting up the 100-kilogramme device.
Pak: Taliban execute two 'prostitutes'
The hardliners crushed the face of one of the women, using rifle butts and stones, and left a note warning that others engaged in 'immoral' activities would meet the same fate.
Just SMS for a cab in Dubai
There is good news for those loitering around here waiting for a taxi. It is now just an 'SMS' away.
Pak will be able to rein in ISI: Karzai
With Pervez Musharraf stepping down as Pakistani President, Afghan leader Hamid Karzai has expressed hopes that the democratically elected government in that country would be able to rein in the ISI.
Equities up on high inflation forecast
Equities ended higher on Wednesday after forecasts that inflation for the week ended August 9 will be around 12.63 per cent against 12.44 per cent a week ago. The forecast motivated buying in markets.
Rupee weakens past 43.7 per dollar to 17-month low
The rupee fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in 17 months on Wednesday, weighed down by worries of capital outflow due to recent losses in the stock markets.
Equities open higher led by realty, metals
Equities opened with a gap-up on Wednesday after China boosted sentiments in Asian markets.
Interest rates may rise again
Interest rates may go up further as the inflationary pressure is refusing to cool down, despite all the measures taken by government and RBI, feel market players.
Carlson, Sarovar set to part ways by Dec
Global hotel chain Carlson Hospitality may part ways with its decade-old Indian partner Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, with the exclusive arrangement for Park Plaza and Park Inn brands coming to an end this December.
'Despite inflation, cost pressure, salaries witness 15% increase'
Rising inflation and higher input costs may be putting pressure on India Inc but this has not taken a toll on employee salaries.
Greed blamed for obesity epidemic
Greed, not laziness, is to be blamed for the soaring obesity rates throughout the world, says a new research.
Marital discord simmers in kitchen
If you go by the popular notion that bedroom is the βhot point' for many a domestic disagreement, think again, for a new study has revealed that marital discord simmers in kitchen.
'Humans can see sound, hear light'
Conventional neuroscience has it that the auditory system's function is to record sound, while the visual system focuses, on the visuals, and never does the twain meet.
For many, God, not docs, has final say
When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans.
Botox obsession threatens health
America's obsession with beauty is posing serious problems for the health and economic well-being of women and young girls, according to a new report.
Numbers not needed to count
That's a problem facing people whose languages don't include words for more than one or two.
Chidanand Rajghatta: Out in the Gold
The Olympics are stacked with sports outside our current national frame of reference, which consists almost exclusively of cricket, cricket, and more cricket.
S A Aiyar: Independence Day for Kashmir
Alas, democracy in Kashmir has been a farce for most of six decades.
S Tharoor: A true national hero can make us proud
India yearns for the individual Indian who can transcend the dross, the star dazzling amidst the clouds....
Tarun Vijay: Reclaiming India
Kashmiri Muslim leaders would like to enjoy the fruits and liberties of a Hindu majority democracy but vehemently deny that to Hindus in their area of influence.
C Rajghatta: Racket Science
For a country that bloviates so much about being a superpower, or becoming one, we are surprisingly slavish in our loyalty to NASA and Microsoft.
S Tharoor: Why the elephant can dance better
In absolute numbers, China is way ahead of India. However, there are a number of factors suggesting that not everything is rosy in China.
Get The Convictions
Well done, Gujarat police, now convince the courts.
LEADER ARTICLE: Too Early To Celebrate
Musharraf is gone, but civilian govt faces tough questions.
Dire Warming
India could be four degrees hotter in 40 years.
SHAKES FEAR: Phantom Of The Class
If perchance Lady Macbeth was present near my classmate Sampath, she would have hissed through her clenched teeth.
'Jihad is business for the Taliban'
Pakistani historian Ayesha Jalal is director of South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies at Tufts University in the US. Her writings have revealed new aspects of the complex history of Muslims in the subcontinent.
SACRED SPACE: Hum Dekhenge
We shall see Certainly we, too, shall see that day that has been promised to us.
Valley on the edge
The militants are in retreat. But there's a more potent weapon that's driving the separatist agenda in Kashmir - the people.
20 years on, Zia's death still a mystery
Sunday
Times travels back in time to discover
why the crash that killed General Zia-ul-Haq 20 years ago remains one of the
most enduring mysteries of the subcontinent.
Home truths
For these disenchanted NRIs, India wasn't what they thought it to be.
Side-effects of Npowerment
The Indo-US nuke deal is crucial, and not merely for addressing our energy needs. Sunday Times takes a close look at the kind of technologies India could get after the deal is through
In lies we trust
Robert Galinsky has opened a 'reality television school' in New York to groom participants in reality shows. He retorted that reality television was not about reality; everything was "concocted and contrived".
Click Clique
The average number of friends most youngsters have is about 200. But the number of those with 1000 and more friends is steadily rising.
Minissha is frank!
Minissha Lambaβs single now. But she wonβt keep it a secret when love happens, she tells TOI.
Iβm not a diva: Bipasha
Thatβs because a diva is a person who is in a position of power and is also difficult. And Bipasha Basu tells TOI that she is firm but not difficult.
Eva's 10-wardrobe changes at ALMA Awards!
Eva Longoria swapped her costumes 10 times along with matching hairdos in a bid to suit the changes
Lindsay, Sam's public display!
The pair was spotted pleasantly embracing each other in jovial mood on the streets of LA district.
I enjoy doing different things: Nandita
As her directorial debut 'Firaaq' is all set to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, Nandita Das is riding high with success.
Koel: Compliments make me suspicious
In an interview with TOI, actress Koel Purie talks about films, her forthcoming chat show, life and more...
What have we achieved in 60 years of independence?
Bangalore thinks India has carved a niche for itself in the field of information technology and has thrown open a goldmine of opportunities for the middle class.
Will a stringent legislation protect heritage structures?
The Madras High Court had issued an interim order staying the demolition of Gokhale Hall, but the 94-year-old building could not be saved.
Can RTO bring down corruption in Nagpur?
The regional transport office in Nagpur has been notorious for being a place that teems with 'agents' and 'touts' promising any job for a fee.
Did officials deal with bombs carelessly?
Even as the bombs sprouted from the most unlikely of places in Surat, there was an evident lapse in security measures for their defusion.
Is UPTU right in giving affiliation to a large number of colleges?
The UP Technical University has given affiliation to more than 400 colleges. A large number of them lack proper infrastructure.
Bangalore: How can anti-littering measures be best implemented?
The BBMP has passed a resolution approving the enforcement of rules related to littering. But when will authorities actually catch offenders?
Readerspeak: Farooq Abdullah shouldn't play with public sentiments
It is high time politicians like Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti stop playing mind games, says a reader.
Readerspeak: Ishmeet's death shocks India
Fans are stunned by the untimely death of singing sensation Ishmeet Singh under mysterious circumstances, says a reader.
Readerspeak: POTA should be brought back immediately
It is not the absence of laws like POTA that creates problem but the absence of a mechanism to implement them efficiently, says one of our readers.
Readerspeak: Trust vote shows how corrupt we are as nation
The people of India who watched LS proceedings on Tuesday, saw the real face of politicians. It was a black day in Indian politics, says one of our readers.
Teach India project: A beacon of hope
Every day around our cities and towns, we see hundreds of children who should be in a school but are not.
What use is 'heightened security' after the blasts?
Every time after the initial statements that name various jihadi organisations, we hear nothing more about the investigations (if there are any).
Singh is King for now at least
The UPA has somehow managed to get together a flock of 275 to keep its coalition government in power.
UPA wins trust vote
275 MPs voted in favour of the UPA government and 256 against it. Cross-votes and abstentions saved the govt.
More PSU banks to get into retail banking
Some of the public sector banks have world class products but have not been able to promote their products to attract Indian customer.
Trial by media and its implications
Shoddy probe by the UP police and the parallel media trial in the Aarushi murder case has left the nation confused.
2nd ODI: India eye victory
Bhupathi-Knowles in R2
Oz set to boycott CT
Serial blasts: India on edge
An officer at IGI airport has been taken off the desk in the Haywood fiasco.
India turns 61
The dream of a new India is getting bigger says SP MP Akhilesh Yadav.
Race for White House
Barack Obama may be target of racist attacks.
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