Advani, a perfect foil to moderate Vajpayee
Born in Karachi in 1927, Lal Kishenchand Advani was drawn into active politics in 1951 when Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerji founded the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, harbinger of the BJP.

NDA allies welcome Advani's elevation
Samata Party and Janata Dal (United) welcomed the elevation of Home Minister Lal Kishenchand Advani as the deputy prime minister saying the country will get more political stability.

Jana denies reports of resignation
However, the BJP president said, 'I will abide by the prime minister's wishes to induct me into the Union Council of Ministers.'

DIASPORA
Two Indian Americans among 13 new White House fellows
They have been selected by the President's Commission on White House Fellowships to participate in America's most prestigious fellowship programme for leadership development and public service.

DEFENCE NEWS
Service headquarters renamed as Integrated Headquarters of Defence
The renaming is not cosmetic, but it reflects the sweeping changes that started about a year back in the Ministry of Defence, Defence Secretary Yogendra Narain said.

INTERVIEW
'We cannot keep democracy on hold'
'I don't recall any election where some allegation about bogus voting has not been made. The important part is that there should be a serious attempt to ensure that the polls are free and fair.' Jammu and Kashmir Governor Girish Chandra Saxena tells Onkar Singh.

MONEY COLUMN
Coercive diplomacy: A double-edged sword
India may have scored brownie points over Pakistan in Washington, but India Inc has been badly hurt by the travel advisories issued by developed countries, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

MONEY SPECIAL
Fighter of the Fourth Estate
Press baron Narendra Mohan turned the battle for foreign investment in print into a personal crusade and has walked away victorious.

BUSINESS
US sees victory in WTO anti-dumping ruling
America says a new WTO ruling upholds important sections of US antidumping laws, even though the WTO found fault with US duties of more than 80 per cent on steel plate

CRICKET
Yuvraj, Rahul lord over England
The two guided India to a memorable six-wicket win in their first game of the NatWest Tri-Series.

WIMBLEDON
Rusedski repels Roddick
Greg Rusedski beat Andy Roddick in a Wimbledon third-round battle of ballistics.

CRICKET SPECIAL
Select your team
Pick your Indian eleven for the match against England in the NatWest Tri-Series.

FOOTBALL WORLD CUP
Triumph of the Turks
Images from the match.

Turkey beat S Korea to finish third
Striker Ilhan Mansiz scored twice in a 3-2 victory, which saw the fastest goal being scored.

MOVIES
Sadhana
A reformist tale.

Designs on the Big Apple
Shah Rukh, Aishwarya woo desis in the US.

Devdas in New York!
Shah Rukh, Aishwarya woo desis in the US.

New Arnold on the block
Potential threat to Cruise, as kiddie flicks rake in big bucks.

NET GUIDE
Calenders
Six sites to help you keep track.

Waltz or Samba, winner will dance
Brazil and Germany will each be making a seventh appearance in the World Cup final, using divergent styles to earn the title.