A Special Correspondent

Uphaar tragedy: The long struggle for justice

As Additional Sessions Judge Mamta Sehgal pronounced the judgment convicting 12 people for the infamous Uphaar tragedy, there was no emotion on the faces of those waiting for justice. They had been waiting to hear the words for the last 10 years.

AMU to open, but problems remain

Vice-Chancellor P K Abdul Azis insisted that the university would be opened only after proper security arrangements were ensured. For the first time in its history the university demanded a huge deployment of paramilitary forces within the campus.

AMU professors want CBI inquiry into murders

AMUTA Secretary Dr Abdus felt, 'It appears that the university and district administration have not moved an inch towards working out the two murders, reflecting their complacency and non-seriousness about the matter.'

What ails Aligarh Muslim University?

There is apprehension that the recent crisis could have been created in response to the 1997 Mathew Commission report that was made public two months ago.

Does Bollywood no longer adore Amitabh?

The Hindi film industry's goodwill, alas, appears to be waning behind Mr Bachchan's back.

Tharoor praises Pratham's literacy drive

Iran issue: Compromise hopes dim

PM's letter to ministers: PSU appointments

'Intelligence failure led to Kargil'