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January 31, 2008
People may endorse whoever they wish: Hillary Clinton    Royn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
The report added that some have called the win in Florida a political stunt.
January 30, 2008
60 years on, 'last urn' of Mahatma's ashes immersed   Reuben NV
The last known urn containing the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was immersed in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday morning.

Giuliani's once-bright campaign fades to black   Joe Raedle/Getty Images
A look at former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani's failed campaign for the US presidency.

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries   Royn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
John McCain and Hillary Clinton won the Florida primaries in the US presidential race.

Snowstorms paralyse China   China Photos/Getty Images
Impeded supplies have fuelled price rise in the affected regions, where authorities are coming under increasing strain in coping with the effects of the disaster and keeping the people calm, particularly millions of stranded passengers whose most-cherished once a year trip on Chinese New Year is facing uncertainty.
January 29, 2008
'We have made good progress'   Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
The last State of the Union address by President George W Bush.

Protests mark Musharraf's visit to the UK   Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Imran Khan, who was among the protestors, predicted turmoil till an independent judiciary is instated.

North India reels under cold wave   PTI and Getty Images
Temperatures dropped by nearly 5 degrees Celcius below the average temperature.

Sporting Brand India   Raveendran/AFP/Getty Images
Sarah Brown, wife of the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, flirts with Indian fashion.
January 28, 2008
The saga of a blast victim   Sanjay Sawant
Paralysed from chest down after the 2005 Mumbai train blast, the youngster moves on in life -- intent on completing his CA course.

Obama wins South Carolina vote   Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images
Despite losing out New Hampshire and Nevada to Senator Hillary Clinton in the US presidential poll, Senator Barack Obama fights back to win South Carolina.

Sarko steals the show   Raveendran/AFP/Getty Images
French President Nicolas Sarkozy was the star attraction at President Patil's At Home on the occasion of Republic Day.

LPG van explodes in Mumbai; 4 kids killed   Arun Patil
Four school girls were killed and seven injured on Monday when the van they were travelling in caught fire in Mumbai's north-west suburb of Oshiwara.
January 26, 2008
Snapshots from the Republic Day parade   Raveendran/AFP/Getty Images
India celebrates its 59th Republic Day with a vibrant display of its military prowess woven with cultural diversity.

Taj Mahal fabulous, fantastique: Sarkozy   Philippe Wojazer/AFP/Getty Images
At the At Home hosted by President Pratibha Patil, the diminutive French leader was something of a rock star as guests vied with each other for his autograph.

The Week In News   
January 25, 2008
Sarkozy's India sojourn begins   Philippe Wojazer/AFP/Getty Images
The French President will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations.

Freedom struggle on wheels   Vicky Nanjappa
Azadi Express, a photographic exhibition on wheels about India's struggle for independence.

Visit will help boost Indo-French ties: Sarkozy    Raveendran/Getty Images
French President Nicholas Sarkozy on Friday said his visit to India would help further boost the partnership between the two countries.
January 24, 2008
'One day my men will be ready to die for me'   Reuben NV
'In a country bankrupt of heroes and an army of youngsters focused on campus placements and pay packages, the conviction of the young cadets at NDA is truly heartening. Rediff.com met some NDA cadets this week. Men who will become leaders of men and of whom great things will be expected of one day.

Amazing courage   Raja Sen
Meet the children whose bravery makes them true heroes.

Moments from a martyr's life   Photograph: Courtesy Subhashini Vasant
Colonel Vasant Venugopal died fighting terrorists. On Republic Day, his wife Subhashini Vasant shares memories of her brave husband.

What French President Sarkozy will do in India   
A ready reckoner on the French leader's India visit.
January 23, 2008
India needs Heroes like Harshan   Courtesy, Captain Harshan's family
A Republic Day Special feature saluting India's Bravehearts.

Bush so near yet so far from Osama   Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP/Getty Images
A battery-operated toy, which costs Rs 100, features United States President George W Bush riding a battle tank on a plastic rail track to capture al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
January 22, 2008
Family, friends rally for Anand Jon in Mumbai   Matthew Schneeberger
Anand's family asserts that racial bias has influenced the investigation, and they also claim numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct.

Dalai Lama, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meet Kalam   Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama shares a light moment with former Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam and founder of the Art of Living Foundation Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Final farewell to Sir Edmund Hillary   Brett Phibbs- Pool/Getty Images
Dignitaries from India, Nepal, United Kingdom, Russia, United States, Australia, Canada and Ireland attended the funeral. The service was also attended by Norbu Norgay, son of Tenzing Norgay, and four surviving members of the original 1953 Mount Everest climbing team.
January 21, 2008
Bilkis case: Anger and unease at Ground Zero   Sheela Bhatt
Relatives of the accused in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case say the wrong people have been punished.

Partnership of equals   Pedro Ugarte/AFP/Getty Images
British Prime Minister Gordan Brown said that India and the United Kingdom should work together.

The drama around the Bharat Ratna    Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images
For 7 years, the column against the Bharat Ratna has remained blank.

I will not go back to Gujarat: Bilkis    Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images
Bilkis, who met journalists with her one-year-old child and husband in tow also lambasted Zaheera Sheikh, who turned hostile in a similar case, and dubbed her a 'betrayer of the Muslim community'.
January 20, 2008
How Modi in 2008 is different from Modi in 2003   Reuben N V
Modi's address to the one-lakh strong crowd in Mumbai clearly showed that he knew he is bigger than the BJP.
January 19, 2008
The Week In News   
January 18, 2008
'There is no trust deficit!'   
Clearly the prime minister achieved what may have once thought improbable -- a warm India-China relationship.

It will be a miraculous year!   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

New York mayor holds up immigrants as role models   Mario Tama/Getty Images
Michael Bloomberg, who is reportedly considering an independent run at the US presidency, derided xenophobic politicians and said immigration and diversity were good for America.
January 17, 2008
Plenty of surprises for you in 2008   Illustration: Dominic Xavier

Rahul assures a Bundelkhand state   PTI
All-India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi began his two-day tour to Bundelkhand from Wednesday to assess the drought by directly interacting with people.
January 16, 2008
Bush, King Abdullah further friendly ties   Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
United States President George W Bush is presently visiting Saudi Arabia. The friendly relation between the two countries was visible during the visit.

You might receive some riches this year   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

WB Bird Flu: Culling operations begin   Getty Images
Around 35,000 to 40,000 chickens have died in Birbhum district alone.
January 15, 2008
Meet Louisiana Governor Piyush Jindal   Paresh Gandhi
Indian-American Piyush Bobby Jindal, a conservative Republican, was on Monday sworn in as the youngest governor of Louisiana.

Neighbours unveil new vision   PIB Photo
PM's maiden tour to China.

You may get married this year!   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

Is this the new Mrs Sarkozy?   Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images
Will a Mrs Sarkozy be visiting India?

Maya's double treat on her birthday   PTI Photo
It was very clear that once people start speculating that you could become the prime minister of India, then you can force the national media to give you attention and command their time, too.
January 14, 2008
PM in China: Of red carpet & dinner diplomacy   Jay Mandal/On Assignment
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Beijing on January 13 on his maiden visit.

Celebrating Spring!   Manan Vatsyayna/AFP/Getty Images
When the sun begins its journey into the northern hemisphere, you know its time to cast the winter blues away and celebrate the magic of spring. Happy Makar Sankranti.

2008: A year of transition   Illustration: Dominic Xavier

The Panchang Watch – a global first from Switzerland   

Modi offers prayers at Guruvayur temple   PTI Photo
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the famed Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayur in Kerala on Monday. This is Modi's first trip to South India after the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the Gujarat assembly elections.
January 13, 2008
Dr Singh visits Olympic village in Beijing   Getty Image
The Prime Minister was briefed by senior officials on the models like the 'Bird's Nest' (the main Olympics venue), 'Water Cube' (where the aquatic events will take place) and the 'Olympic Green' (the area with plants and trees) that have come up for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
January 12, 2008
Lady Luck is on your side in 2008!   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

Benazir's son is back in Oxford   Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
Amid tight security, 19 year-old Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday returned to his alma mater Oxford, days after appealing to the media to respect his privacy so that he can continue his studies.

Fire destroys 2500 shops in Kolkata   Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP/Getty Images
Nearly 2500 shops and several buildings were gutted in a major fire that broke in Kolkata's biggest wholesale market early Sunday, fire brigade sources said.

15 Corps' Raising Day observed   Tauseef Mustafa AP/Getty Images
The Indian Army's 15 Corps, which is in charge of the defence of the Line of Control (LoC), observed their 93rd Raising Day at their headquarters in Srinagar by remembering the deceased soldiers.

The Week In News   
January 11, 2008
Man who 'knocked off' Everest is no more   Michael Bradley/Getty Images
Sir Edmund Hillary, who was the first to conquer the world's highest summit, Mount Everest, is no more.

Yoga will give you perfect health in 2008!   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

Everest conqueror Edmund Hillary is dead   Tosten Blackwood/AFP/Getty Images
Though the exact reason of his death was not known, media reports say he had been suffering from pneumonia.

'I don't believe in birthright politics'    Rizwan Tabassum/AFP/Getty Images
Fatima says she has no political ambitions and is unlikely to overshadow Bilawal, her now famous cousin, anytime soon. "I am political through my writing. I have no interest in parliamentary politics for now. I'm too young. There's a lot to learn," she said.
January 10, 2008
Bush kicks off Middle East tour   Amos Ben Gershom/GPO via Getty Imag
US president George Bush arrived in Israel on Wednesday for his first visit to the country as president.

A pleasure trip promised for 2008!   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh
January 09, 2008
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards   Subhav Shukla/PTI
The sixth Pravasi Bhartiya Samman awards were given away by President Pratibha Patil at New Delhi on Wednesday.

Malaysian politics threaten to overshadow PBD   PTI photos
Samy Vellu, the face of ethnic Indians in Malaysia, faces party rebels at the sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in India.

You will find a soulmate in 2008!   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas remembers NRI freedom-fighters   Vicky Nanjappa

Hillary is back with a bang   Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
Hillary beats Obama in New Hampshire primary.

Dapper Modi steals PBD thunder   Rajesh Karkera
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to the sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Tuesday. Modi was present when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated the event.

New York mayor includes Hindus in inter-faith meet   
Mayor Bloomberg shared a breakfast chat with representatives of six major faiths at the Mayor's annual inter-faith meet. Hinduism was represented by Dr Uma Mysorekar of the Hindu Temple Society of North America and six other Krishna devotees.

China may send troops into North Korea: Report   Alex Hofford-Pool/Getty Images
China, which has a formal, mutual defence alliance with North Korea, is apprehensive about the stability of Kim Jong-il's regime. The Asian giant is planning to send troops to North Korea in case the nuclear arsenal falls into the wrong hands due to political instability, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
January 08, 2008
In memoriam   Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images
Obits of famous people who passed away in 2007.

Is a sizzling love life in your stars for 2008?   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

In memoriam   Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images
Obits of famous people who passed away in 2007.

US: Supporters celebrate Modi's victory   Paresh Gandhi
Several 'Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party' hosted a victory party to celebrate Modi's third successive stint as the chief minister of Gujarat. Over 150 people paticipated in the event, held at Rajbhog Sweets in Jersey City, on January 2.

PM inaugurates PBD   PIB
The sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was inagurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. The prime minister announced that the government will set up a Global Advisory Council for Persons of Indian Origin. He said the council would comprise persons of Indian origin from all walks of life across the globe.
January 07, 2008
Will 2008 bring you wealth?   Illustration: Uttam Ghosh

Benazir's Indian connection   Parimal Rupani
Slain former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto had a thick Gujarat connection.

Mumbai building turns rubble in 30 secs!   Arun Patil
A multi-storeyed historic guest house in posh Malabar hill was pulled down in Mumbai on Monday by a modern implosion technique employed for the first time in this metropolis.
January 05, 2008
The Week In News   
January 04, 2008
US Prez poll: Huckabee, Obama win Iowa   Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
Democratic Senator Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucuses in the crucial opening contest in the race for the 2008 White House.
January 03, 2008
Cold wave engulfs north India    PTI Photo
The Dal Lake freezes over and New Delhi shivers.
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