GUJARAT ELECTION
EC asks for detailed report on VHP 'yatra'
The commission's directive to the government comes in the backdrop of concerns over the possible threat from the 'yatra' to the peace in the state.
Modi for a debate over his speeches
'I am prepared to have a public debate with Sonia Gandhi in the presence of prominent editors of various newspapers and magazines,' he said.
Modi inciting communal tension: Laloo
The RJD chief called on all 'secular' parties to unite and support the Congress in defeating the BJP in Gujarat.
Congress shielding Godhra accused: Modi
He accused the Congress of dividing the people of Gujarat on communal lines.
INTERVIEW
'Few are neutral about Modi'
BJP general secretary Arun Jaitley on the party's support for Narendra Modi and the forthcoming Gujarat election.
DIARY
Heard the buzz?
Vira Thachar on the Mosquito Brigade.
COLUMN
Hollow promises
'The government must disband its defence empire or at least relax its monopoly and stranglehold on this vital sector,' says Admiral (retired) J G Nadkarni.
SPECIAL
When darkness fell...
Excerpts from PMO Diary-I: Prelude to the Emergency, by B N Tandon.
MONEY COLUMN
ECIL: A public sector success story
ECIL was able to achieve a turnaround in three years which is nothing short of spectacular says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.
OTHER REPORTS
35 killed, 200 hurt or missing in US storms
Tennessee was the hardest hit, with more than 16 persons killed and 55 injured. More storms of lesser severity are expected.
UP speaker issues notices to BJP rebels
The notices were issued in response to a petition moved by BJP State Legislature Party leader Lalji Tandon.
Witness to Delhi shootout moves NHRC
Dr Krishna demanded a probe by the rights panel to ascertain the facts of the encounter.
3 Pak fishing boats with 41 crew captured
The Coast Guard found them fishing about 30km inside the Indian exclusive economic zone.
Gandhi sites to get facelift for tourism
Tourism Minister Jagmohan said the government would develop places associated with the Mahatma, Swami Vivekananda and Adi Sankara to showcase the country's heritage.
SPORTS
Surya Ganguly looking to improve game
India's newest Grandmaster says winning the third and final GM norm at the chess Olympiad has taken the pressure off him.
CRICKET
COLUMN
The fifth bowling option
Quick comment on the third ODI, by Prem Panicker.
MOVIES
'Ash said yes on the spot!'
Debutant director Samir Karnik enjoyed a stint in international politics before zeroing in on films.
Success for '8 Mile'
Singer Eminem's venture into films nabs $51 million in three days.
'We love you, Daniel!'
Som Chivukula reports The Chamber Of Secrets' New York premiere.
Daniel Radcliffe, new heartthrob
'Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets' expected to open big Nov 15.
Salma Hayek owns her role
The subjective colourisation of history in Frida both informs and diminishes.
NET GUIDE
IM users: Your boss is watching
An increasing number of businesses are reading the instant messages of their employees. New software by AOL helps them do just that.
