SC stays Allahabad HC ban on gutkha
A bench headed by Justice G B Pattanaik while staying the Allahabad high court order of July 18 issued notice to state government after hearing batch of petitions challenging the high court order.
One more held in Shivani murder case
Vijay Sharma was arrested on charges of providing a mobile phone to accused Sri Bhagwan.
COLUMNS
Bad Company
'Too many people, even among the affluent and educated families, have terrifying experiences. But few wear it on their sleeves, and fewer still sink to the depths Sanjay Dutt did. His father's psychobabble nauseates me,' says Varsha Bhosle.
The need for para-diplomacy
'Our experience with para-diplomacy through Pakistan's intelligence agencies has been unsatisfactory. However, memories of the past exercise need not deter us from trying it again,' says B Raman.
INTERVIEW
'No point is keeping Ladakh as part of J&K'
Thupstan Chhewang, chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, says Ladhakis have been used as scapegoats to balance the demand for azadi in the valley.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Benazir keeps Musharraf guessing
The prospect of Benazir Bhutto's return galvanises the Pakistan People's Party, while the Musharraf government insists she will jailed the moment she lands on Pakistani soil.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
One more lifter tests positive
Satheesha Rai, who won two gold and one bronze at the Commonwealth Games, has tested positive for a stimulant, according to IOA director ASV Prasad.
Indian contingent arrives to a warm welcome
Relatives and media persons gathered to receive the Indian athletes were joined by Union Sports Minister Uma Bharti and top officials of the Indian Olympic Association.
Spectacular show ends C'wealth games
Indians produced a record haul of 32 gold, 21 silver and 19 bronze medals.
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CRICKET SPECIAL
Which was the best -- the 1983 or 1985 team?
Former India cricketers Madan Lal and Ashok Malhotra present their views.
CRICKET
Bangladesh plunge to new one-day low
Sri Lanka handed Bangladesh their worst defeat, reaching a victory target of 77 from just 15.4 overs while losing two wickets.
Srinath signs up for Leicestershire
He wanted to stay match-fit for the domestic season, which will commence at the end of the monsoon.
BUSINESS
Infosys lines up $45 m capital spend
The investment will go towards building new software and acquiring technology competencies.
MONEY COLUMN
The rise and fall of the Johari brothers
They first acquired control over an urban cooperative bank and milked it dry. But despite their connections, they are behind bars, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.
MONEY SPECIAL
Who'll counter the Unit Trust of India?
US-64's anticipated redemptions in May 2003 could be a major dampener for the market.
MOVIES
A movie within a movie within a movie
Confusing? That's Steven Soderbergh's Full Frontal.
Friends forever
Rani on buddy Kunal Kohli's 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge'.
GUIDE TO THE NET
J.Lo's new love: Ben Affleck
Only recently single again, the star is already calling Ben Affleck her 'boyfriend'. Get the inside scoop on their whirlwind romance.
