Militants kill 9 Amarnath pilgrims, injure 32
The militants attacked the heavily guarded base camp for the pilgrims at Nunwan on the outskirts of Pahalgam.
INTERVIEW
'The state government does not want us to be effective'
Thupstan Chhewang, chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, on the problems and achievements of local self-government in the remote region. The second and concluding part of an interview.
SPECIAL
'There was absolute chaos in the country'
M V Kamath recalls the heady days when the Quit India Movement began.
COLUMNS
Uncle Sam, don't lecture us
'Colin Powell's remark that "Kashmir is on the international agenda" was a veiled threat so typical of the New World's master bully named Uncle Sam,' says Arvind Lavakare.
The tape goes round and round
'For his murky deeds, Sanjay Dutt faces the law. For his, Madhukar Sarpotdar spent years actually making our laws. Do you see a difference? This time, I do,' says Dilip D'Souza.
SLIDE SHOW
Lakme India Fashion Week
Creations by Satya Paul, Rohit Bal, Araiya and the hair-raising encounters
of Javed Habib and Samantha Kochhar.
MONEY SPECIAL
Quality of govt, biggest threat to IT industry
Keeping the IT sector healthy and growing in India requires skilful macroeconomic management - far better than our government has shown itself capable of, says Ashok V Desai.
BUSINESS
US warned over supercomputer sale to India
A congressional report says national security issues were not taken into account before easing restrictions on supercomputer exports.
Microsoft to reveal more Windows code
The disclosures are part of its first steps to comply with the antitrust settlement it signed with the US Justice Department.
Rainfall 30% below normal
Despite widespread rains in the country, the overall deficiency in monsoon precipitation has risen.
Govt plans riders to FDI in print
The government may limit the investment by a foreign firm in only one newspaper company.
SLIDE SHOW
Commonwealth Games
Images from an Indian spectacle.
Complete Coverage
SPORTS
India romp into semis of LG Cup football
Needing only a draw to advance, they beat Vietnam under-23 3-1 and topped their group.
CRICKET
Kumble injured; doubtful for second Test
The Indian team manager Ranga Reddy said that the ace leg spinner has developed a 'calf trouble' in his right leg.
CRICKET DIARY
Taking the buzz out of bunking
Roshan Paul reacts to the decision to make cricket part of school curriculum.
MOVIES
Laloo Yadav irked by his screen image!
Adhikari Bros taken to court for making Yadav a laughing stock.
'Chatak-matak roles are important!'
True confessions by Raveena.
This one's got character!
Edie Falco sparkles in Sunshine State.
GUIDE TO THE NET
Mayor of Texas town gets castrated
A Texas man is to be tried on state felony charges for castrating a goat. Not just any goat, but the mayor of his town.
