SPECIAL
Diabetes a curse on Indians
For genetic and lifestyle reasons, India has the world's largest diabetic population, writes Shobha Warrier.
MONEY SPECIAL
Finance ministry in a Web of dilemma
The finance ministry seems to be suffering from a strange dilemma, writes A K Bhattacharya.
MONEY COLUMN
A thousand changes in the FMCG sector
In several product categories the threat is not from China, but right here from local brands, says Sucheta Dalal.
CRICKET COLUMN
Adelaide bids goodbye to Waugh
The prolonged standing ovation by the crowd as Mark Waugh walked back to the pavilion on Saturday, says Daniel Laidlaw, was a show of appreciation for a wonderful career.
COLUMN
The opening in Kashmir
'India's national leadership must seriously reconceptualise its entire understanding of Kashmir and radically rethink the strategy followed hitherto,' says Praful Bidwai.
OTHER REPORTS
Anti-Musharraf parties reach agreement
Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto has reportedly okayed Maulana Fazlur Rehman as the candidate to head a coalition government.
Train runs over 7 gangmen in Andhra
They were employed through a contractor. The incident occurred near Pendurthy railway station around 1600 IST.
India, ASEAN to jointly combat terrorism
They also agreed to work for creating a Free Trade Area, a suggestion made by Prime Minister Vajpayee to eliminate trade barriers.
Our ranks are swelling: BJP dissidents
By Wednesday, there would be enough to form a separate group, spokesman of the 'Save BJP Committee' Ramasheesh Rai claimed.
Tarigami urges Centre to start talks
He said the Democratic People's Forum would support the J&K government as long as it sticks to the common minimum programme.
SPORTS
Anand wins Corsica Open chess
The Indian ace won his fourth title of the year as he rallied to beat veteran Anatoly Karpov of Russia in the final of the sixth edition of the tournament.
Manipur lift Santosh Trophy
Tomba Singh's goal in extra-time gave the hosts a 2-1 victory over Kerala in the final and the National football title for the first time.
Four seeds bite the dust in ITF Futures
Top seed Mustafa Ghouse and third seed Sunil Kumar Sipaeya were among those who fell at the first hurdle.
CRICKET
India to blood Yadav in first ODI
"We're looking for an all-rounder ahead of next year's W'Cup and we want to give Yadav an opportunity," said Sourav Ganguly.
Eng better than results suggest: Hussain
England cricket captain Nasser Hussain believes his team is capable of pulling off an upset win in the first Ashes Test.
Players reject NZ Cricket's final offer
The NZCPA instead invited the NZC to address players directly on the issues under negotiation.
MOVIES
Kareena's charms fall short of top spot
'Jeena Sirf Merre Liye' settles at second spot. Box office report.
Horror has its takers
'The Ring' rewrites BO history for scary movies.
Take the daily movies quiz
How well do you know Hindi cinema?
NET GUIDE
The Rising
Bruce Springsteen is back on charts. Eight sites.
