NEWS
Mosque in Kashmir under army siege
An army major and a solider have been killed in an exchange of fire with militants hiding in a mosque in Handwara district, 80 kilometres from Srinagar.

NEWS
Clinton's visit a diplomatic success: Advani
The Union home minister said that cross-border terrorism has led to the increased isolation of Pakistan in the world community.

NEWS
Cyclone victims to be paid before April 10
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked his officials to ensure that the super cyclone victims are compensated without delay.

SPECIAL
NRIs, don't worry... your parents are just fine
Pune has found the answer to the loneliness that plagues the parents of NRIs, yes!

THE CLINTON VISIT
Clinton bids adieu, in pictures
Jewella C Miranda captures images from Day 6.

THE CLINTON VISIT
Bhakt Naidu sings a bhajan for Clinton
Showering praises on the president, he said, 'You have done so much for America and the world. Today, you are no more an American citizen. You are a global citizen.'

NEWS
UP governor speaks up for dalits
Suraj Bhan's remarks on the Ramcharit Manas have raised hackles in the Sangh Parivar.

NEWS
Naxals blow up another AP minister's house
They claimed their action was in protest against the visit of US President Bill Clinton.

NEWS
The day's images
Sikhs continue to demonstrate against Monday's massacre in Kashmir.

NEWS
Chatti Singhpora killers shot dead
The five foreign militants were killed in a fierce gun battle with the army in the upper reaches of Pathribal Panchathal in southern Anantnag district early on Saturday.

NEWS
North or South, AP's the best, hold IT crowd
'We chose Hyderabad because it moved the fastest of all,' explained Sanjeev Kapur, who came down from Sydney, Australia, four months ago.

THE IPKF MISADVENTURE: TEN YEARS ON
The IPKF's military role was over in 1988
'Premadasa announced he had opened talks with the LTTE and they have become the best of friends. Therefore the IPKF was not required.' Lt General A S Kalkat on how the Indian troops pulled out of Lanka.

BUSINESS
Devanahalli near Bangalore gets international airport status
The existing Hindustan Aeronautics airport would be accorded international status until the construction of the new airport in Bangalore is completed.

BUSINESS
BSE in expansion mode; Net-based trading in three months
The Bombay Stock Exchange would expand its trading network BOLT to 2000 centres. A separate section within the BSE for commodities trade is also on the anvil.

BROADBAND
The Oscars Special
rediff.com presents a special look at six films which have been nominated for the Oscars, with interviews, behind-the-scenes images and, of course, scenes from the movies.

SPECIAL
Making peace with Oscar
'The influence of South Asians is -- at least during these few days -- vastly disproportionate to their numbers. Most desis toil away from the spotlight, whether they are cab drivers or medical personnel or Wall Street bankers or Capitol Hill lobbyists. Their anonymous work helps, in a small way, make this country tick,' says Sreenath Sreenivasan.

SPECIAL
The 'Mercy Man' of Ahmedabad
Nagindas Shah shows that willingness is all you need to help the poor.

MOVIES
Masala mix
David Dhawan has another winner in Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge.

COLUMNS
Some sections are punished
'What are the implications of taking penal action against Azmi, but not against Thackeray, though both violated the very same section of the law?' asks Dilip D'Souza.

To market, to market
If the IHF has exhausted all avenues within the country and results from within are not satisfactory, then a foreign coach is a must, says Cedric D'Souza.