India not likely to concede LTTE chief's demands
While a formal response to Prabhakaran's comments at his press conference in Kilinochchi on Wednesday evening is expected on Thursday, government sources said there was no change in New Delhi's stand of not mediating between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE.
Modi stops bureaucrats' from self-introspection
Chief Minister Narendra Modi has denied top bureaucrats of the state permission to hold a meeting to discuss the bureaucracy's role in communally divided Gujarat.
Sonia may tell Cong CMs to not use POTA
Ajit Jogi, Digvijay Singh, Ashok Gehlot and A K Antony, chief ministers of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kerala, respectively, have already said they will not implement the new anti-terrorism law.
Naidu tells TDP leaders not to speak out of turn
At an informal meeting of the party politburo in Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh chief minister expressed displeasure at conflicting reports in the media about the TDP's stand on Gujarat and Ayodhya.
Suicide bomber kills ten in Israel
The Ezzeddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Osama safe, planning attacks: Report
The Qai'dat al-Jihad, an Islamic group linked to the Al Qaeda, sent a letter to Arabic newspaper 'Al Hayat' making such claims, 'ANSA' news agency said.
India asks Israel to stop attacks
'There is no justification for directing violence at civilians,' India's deputy permanent representative to the UN, A Gopinathan, said.
French warships drop anchor in India
Antisubmarine frigate FNS De Grasse, maintenance and repair vessel FNS Jules Verne will take part in the joint exercises with the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea on April 15.
Terrorists kill 5 in Doda district
The incident took place in Nagini village. Three children were among those killed.
Panel to probe Orissa assembly attack
The 20-member committee, headed by Speaker Sarat Kumar Kar, has legislators from all parties.
DIARY
Young single female... on India-travel!
Dipika Kohli backpacks through the land of her parents' origin.
COLUMN
Trial by the media
'In most democracies a person is deemed to be innocent until he is tried and convicted. Not in India, where accusations, however wild they may be, are proof of final guilt,' says Admiral (retd) J G Nadkarni.
INTERVIEW
'Modi either lacks administrative will or competence'
'If the violence continues even after the PM's visit, it impinges not only on the image of the BJP but also of the NDA allies,' says Shambhu Srivastava, who resigned as Samata Party spokesman after demanding Narendra Modi's ouster.
BUSINESS
Infosys projects 20% growth in 2002-03
The company achieved a growth of around 37 per cent during the preceding fiscal year (2001-02).
Infosys Q4 net up at Rs 2.10 billion
The company has given a positive outlook for FY 2003, saying it expects an income of around Rs 317.00 billion in the year.
CRICKET
South Africa finally pull one back
Chasing a total revised to 251 under the Duckworth/Lewis system in a rain-affected match, Australia were dismissed for 185.
Kiwis tame Lankan Tigers, win by 11 runs
NZ survived a stunning performance by Muthiah Muralitharan, who took five for nine, to score an 11-run victory over Lanka at Sharjah.
SPORTS
India, Australia face-off in Davis Cup World Group qualifier
The match will be played in Australia from September 20 to 22.
MOVIES
Sit up, take note
Make way for Ajay Devgan.
Bad Company!
Ram Gopal Varma's gangwar saga guns for the BO.
Guddi turns 54!
Jaya Bachchan is as impulsive and spontaneous as she was yesterday.
Hoodlum, Hunk, Star
Meet Randeep Hooda, the idiot of Monsoon Wedding.
NET GUIDE
Pulitzer Prizes
Winners of this year's prestigious literary and journalistic awards.
