Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes......

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Considering that all sides to the game feel being targeted by the BJP-ruled Centre through taxmen and their ED/CBI counterparts, both factions may not rule out the possibility of patching up after......

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Former Punjab Chief Minister Surjit Singh Barnala, who took over reins of the state in the difficult period when militancy was at its peak in the mid-80s, died on Saturday in Chandigarh at the age......

Big win for BJP allies in in Maha, Punjab assembly by-polls

Riding on a sympathy wave, women candidates of ruling Shiv Sena and Congress and opposition Nationalist Congress Party on Wednesday won assembly by-elections in Uttarakhand and Maharashtra where......

Hindujas planning Rs 300 cr hospital in TN

A Rs 250-300 crore (Rs 2.5-3 billion) healthcare facility in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 200-300 beds is being planned by the Hinduja Group of Companies. "We are planning to create a healthcare......

Reddy orders free power to AP farmers, waives dues

Amidst a rousing applause from the vast gathering of people and Congressmen, YS Rajasekhara Reddy yesterday took oath as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was administered the oath of......

India to be a biotech destination

India, with its strong research and development base in life sciences, IT and pharma industries, is on the threshold of a revolution in biotechnology, scientists at the BioAsia 2004 Summit said in......

Khatami visits Hitec City in Hyderabad

Iranian President Syed Mohammad Khatami on Tuesday visited HITEC City, a sprawling park housing internationally renowned information technology companies on the outskirts of the city.Khatami,......

VVS Laxman ties the knot

VVS Laxman tied the nuptial knot with computer science student G R Sailaja at a simple ceremony at Jewel Gardens in Secunderabad at 53 minutes past midnight on Monday, February 16. About 1000......