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July 12 THE KARGIL CRISIS Pakistani troops begin withdrawal Foreign Minister Sartaj Aziz said Indian and Pakistani military officials had agreed on a sector-by-sector cease-fire to end the confrontation. Indian soldiers remain sceptical "You cannot trust the Pakistani forces. We have been betrayed before. They may just be seeking time for reinforcements." No talks till all the Pakistanis leave: PM India will also see to it that it does not lose any territory during talks, Vajpayee said. "We will not let the sacrifices of our brave martyrs go waste." Dilip Kumar decides to retain Nishan-e-Imtiaz The thespian decided to keep the award, bestowed on him by the Government of Pakistan last year, after Prime Minister Vajpayee declared that no one could doubt his patriotism and commitment to the nation. Trichy turns out to bid Saravanan goodbye The major's mortal remains were cremated at the Oyamari cemetery on the southern bank of the Cauvery with full military honours. Pakistan refuses to take even officers' bodies Indian troops have buried several bodies of Pakistani soldiers in the Kargil sector with a Muslim priest presiding over the funeral. Army has done the job, says additional DGMO India has lost 333 men, including 25 officers. Besides, 520 soldiers, among them 34 officers, have been wounded and 15 are listed as missing in action. On the other side, 679 Pakistan Army soldiers have been killed. Indian shells kill 8 Pak soldiers, 7 militants In Jourian and Sunderbani sub-sectors, Indian troops destroyed two Pakistani bunkers and two towers and inflicted considerable damage on the living quarters of the Pakistan Army, which could be seen in flames. India expects pullout to be over in a week "Within seven days the status quo ante on the Line of Control will be restored," National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra said after the third all-party meeting on the crisis. Sharief claims credit for averting war "My conscience is clear and I have acted in the highest national interest to take prompt action to avert any looming threats of aggression against the country," The Nation quoted him as saying. OTHER REPORTS EC announces 5-phase general election from September 4 to October 1 The election to constitute the thirteenth Lok Sabha, including in Jammu & Kashmir, will be held with nearly week-long gaps on September 4, 11, 17, 24 and October 1. Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Sikkim will take place simultaneously. Ex-President S D Sharma suffers heart attack Sharma, who was admitted to New Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, was stable but not out of danger, doctors said. July 11 THE KARGIL CRISIS Victory is near, army chief tells Cabinet committee An official said India would not agree to a fresh dialogue until the army had physically verified that the last intruder has vacated the bunkers. Pak forces may pull out next week Sharief will slowly seek to convince his people of the positive aspects of withdrawal, attack his political rivals, and then ask the military to pull out, Indian officials said. We are close to vijay, says PM Vajpayee said the turning point in the Kargil crisis had come. Guns boom louder in Drass Six more Indian soldiers have died in the last 48 hours, taking nine intruders with them, as artillery firing intensified from across the border. Halt fighting till Clinton intervenes: Sharief In an attempt to link Kargil with the Kashmir issue, Sharief, during his meeting with the mujahideen, claimed that President Clinton had expressed personal interest in the matter. Sharief's appeal boosts US peace initiative What has encouraged the state department most is the support offered to Sharief by the country's army chief Pervez Musharraf. Decision on withdrawal on Monday The mujahideen's umbrella organisation, the United Jehad Council, will probably make its position known after Sharief addresses the National Assembly and makes a state broadcast on Monday night. Farooq wants war if Pak doesn't desist The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said India should open other fronts if Pakistan does not end the conflict in Kargil and Jammu regions immediately. Don't politicise Kargil, PM tells BJP "We do not want to exploit Kargil for deriving political mileage. We can only request other political parties not to play politics with Kargil," Vajpayee said. Shatrughan Sinha supports Dilip Kumar Should Home Minister L K Advani, former prime minister I K Gujral, film star Dev Anand and many others who have migrated from Pakistan after Partition be asked to destroy their educational certificates? he asked. Four, including jawan, killed in the valley The jawan and a terrorist were killed in an encounter during a joint search by security forces and the Special Operations Group of the state police at Village Dara Sangla. Pakistani media blasts Sharief government An article published in the daily Dawn says the Kargil adventure was ill-conceived, if not downright foolish. THE REDIFF SPECIALS Punish the guilty 'It is sad to see Vajpayee putting personal friendship above national need by refusing to remove an individual who has exposed his incompetence through Kargil,' says Monu Nalapat. The Return of Arun Singh 'There had been talk about the possibility of an adventure in Siachen and taking back Azad Kashmir. He replied with great conviction: "That would be a blunder. We could end up burning our fingers..."' Janaradan Thakur recalls an encounter with the reluctant politician. THE REDIFF DIARY The King & I "It is after I met the jawans that I really understood," says Kapil. "It touches your heart, to see those young people, lying there injured, and wanting to get better soon so they can go back and fight." THE KARGIL CRISIS:The entire coverage THE REDIFF COLUMN The Second Coming 'Arun Singh was to be inducted originally with George Fernandes. But the defence minister feared poaching in his territory and declined to have Singh as aide. Having persuaded Singh to end his sanyas, an embarrassed prime minister did the next best thing: inducted him in the foreign ministry.' Capital Buzz. Gossip from the Delhi durbar. OTHER REPORTS Centre reluctant to clear Pope's visit Sources said neither the government nor the BJP leadership is comfortable with the idea of the Catholic Church launching an evangelical mission from India. 
Andhra Pradesh: Subsidised LPG scheme launched THE WEATHER Monsoon vigorous in north Bengal, Sikkim Rain or thundershowers are likely at most places in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, and at many places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and the Bihar plains. July 10 THE KARGIL CRISIS Army expects to restore LoC by July-end "But the operations will intensify now as the enemy camps are expected to offer stiff resistance because they know it is our final assault and their last chance," an army official told rediff.com Pakistani intrusion is almost at an end The army today cleared out the intruders from the Batalik-Yaldore sector, Lt General Krishan Pal, Kashmir corps commander, said. And only small pockets, hardly 500 metres inside the LoC, remain in Drass. Pakistan asks mujahideen to help resolve crisis The decision came at a crucial meeting of the Cabinet's Committee on Defence, with Sharief in the chair. Operation Vijay to continue till infiltrators are driven out The government discounted reports in the Pakistani press that the intruders would be withdrawing within 72 hours. It will be do or die at the climax "Our lines of communication and maintenance will get extended and hence more vulnerable. Troops will also come within range of direct firing weapons deployed on these [Pak border] posts," Lt Gen (retd) M M Lakhera said. Pak has control over infiltrators: US State department spokesman James Foley said, "We have made it very clear that they crossed over from the Pakistani side and should be withdrawn." Pakistan trying to open new front Islamabad's troops have intensified mortar shelling in the Pallanwalla area, killing three persons and injuring several others. Little known IAF unit gives vital inputs The photo interpretation cell analyses miles of exposed film and many square metres of photo prints identifying targets and co-relating them with maps. Returning award is Dilipsaab's 'personal decision': Bachchan He announced the Rs 500 million relief package being offered by the Sahara India Parivar for the families of all those who died fighting the intruders. School children salute Kargil martyrs Officers and employees of the scheduled caste welfare department also handed over a cheque for Rs 232,000 to the Ratlam district collector. THE REDIFF SPECIAL Hindi Chini Bye Bye 'Once more, China has duped India. At the moment, because of its problems with Muslim fundamentalism in Sinkiang, China wants Pakistan and India to enter into a ceasefire in Kashmir. But there is no reason why Beijing should not continue to contain India by arming Islamabad,' says Francois Gautier in a new column. Kargil: The PR Offensive The challenge for the external affairs ministry now is to showcase India as a responsible nuclear power and get the other countries to put pressure on Pakistan to stop supporting militant activities. THE KARGIL CRISIS:The entire coverage OTHER REPORTS Vikas Yadav is on the run again But Joint Commissioner of Police Amod Kanth says they know where he is hiding this time. When PM becomes MP Atal Bihari Vajpayee's frequent visits to Lucknow are being interpreted as a sign of apprehension about his popularity in his home constituency. Muslim groups spell out their agenda They have urged the secular parties to come together to fight communal forces. THE REDIFF COLUMNIST Let us not be lulled by the olive branch 'A retreat, even a small-scale retreat as this one, has serious domestic implications, especially in a macho, adventurous society like Pakistan. If Sharief had unilaterally announced a backout from Kargil, a coup was very much on the cards,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy. Better role models 'Sports has often been described as war by another name. If so, I suggest Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are better soldiers than the entire cricket squad,' says T V R Shenoy. THE REDIFF DIARY Hail Mary! 'Last week, Mary came home from church in a flutter. The padre had said the country was going to war. Many men had already been killed. We were impressed: after all these years Vincentine D'Silva was actually talking politics!' THE WEATHER Rains all over the South Rain or thundershowers have been predicted at many places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Konkan, Goa, coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. July 9 THE KARGIL CRISIS Fighting gets bloodier in Drass, Batalik The Indian Army captured two key posts in the Batalik sub-sector and evicted the infiltrators from a hilltop in Drass, killing 92 Pakistani soldiers and losing 38 of its own. Miles to go before Sharief keeps promise "We do not expect a dramatic and immediate withdrawal at least in the next one week," an external affairs ministry official told rediff.com Militants ban US tourists, diplomats in Kashmir The authorities have increased security at tourist spots in Srinagar and elsewhere following the threat. There are scores of foreign tourists visiting various places in the state. Reject Pak plea for mediation: Pallone Referring to Islamabad's claim that Clinton would play a more active role on Kashmir, the Democratic Congressman said, "I hope this was merely an exercise in spin control by Sharief." Authorities confirm N Korean ship's deadly cargo Senior MEA officials referred to the reports of the Japan Defence Agency which revealed that Nodong I ballistic missiles were being sold to Teheran as well as Islamabad. Sharief to brief cabinet, military The Pak PM is to hold a key meeting of cabinet ministers and defence forces chiefs tomorrow. Don't cross LoC, Russia tells India Voice of Russia said any widening of the Kargil conflict would pave the way for third-party intervention as in Kosovo. Sharief will consult parliament: US "We believe certainly that the PM is committed to an early resolution of this crisis, and that means restoration of the Line of Control and return to the Lahore process," the state department spokesman said. Gorkha Rifles, JKLI win citations The J&K infantrymen got the special award for battles on Points 5203 and 4812, while the Gorkhas were recognised for the victory at Khalubar in Batalik. Clinton to take 'personal interest' in Kashmir The Dawn also quotes Sharief as saying that the American involvement is essential. US to have 'direct role on Kashmir': Pak Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Siddique Kanju told the National Assembly that "there is no question of withdrawal by Pakistan as we have not crossed the LoC". Kargil operation will end soon: Thakre The BJP president told reporters in Patna that Indian soldiers had gained control of almost all the sensitive posts in the sector. Three killed in shelling in Jammu According to official sources, Pakistani troops began heavy mortar shelling in the area on Wednesday night at about 2100 IST, targeting Indian positions and villages in the Pallanwala area. PoK ex-president supports Sharief Sardar Abdul Qayyum has said there is no harm in sacrificing a small gain for a bigger cause. The US has its reasons to back India: Dixit Addressing a public meeting organised by Vigil, an RSS-backed public opinion forum, in Madras yesterday, he said India should not be unduly optimistic over international opinion being in its favour on Kargil. PHOTOFEATURE Vignettes from the war zone Life on the frontline is a bed of rocks. rediff.com brings you a taste of that life, the life Indian troops have been living for over two months now. THE REDIFF SPECIAL Kargil -- the Video War 'You can trust television to reduce a serious war to the level of a Bollywood potboiler. Television is now close to vulgarising the Kargil conflict.' Admiral J G Nadkarni (retd) on the video war in Kargil. 'This nation needs to tell its soldiers it cares' "Operation Vijay brought war to our doorsteps," says Dr Ranjana Malik, the army chief's wife. "But it is incorrect to say there has been no war till Kargil." The army has lost 4,441 soldiers in 'peacetime' operations; 9,189 have been wounded. After the drought, the deluge 'Bihar is the country's most flood-prone state with 76 per cent of the north Bihar population living in the danger zone. The gradual deforestation in Nepal has added to the problem as the rainwater flows very swiftly down to the plains,' says Soroor Ahmed . THE REDIFF COLUMNIST Darkness on The Edge of War 'I hear so often that we will not rest until the last intruder is flung out of Kargil. I long to hear that we will not rest until the last Indian is literate. There is glory in dying for the country, they say. But there is greater glory, surely, in living for the country, in living in dignity and hope,' says Dilip D'Souza. THE KARGIL CRISIS:The entire coverage OTHER REPORTS India may be invited to CTBT conference International experts say that though India has not signed the treaty, it could be invited to the conference in an observer status. Five killed in Nepal plane crash The plane, operated by a joint venture between Lufthansa German Airlines and the London-based Hindujas, crashed minutes after takeoff from Kathmandu on Wednesday. Students stall WB assembly proceedings They were protesting against the government's decision to gradually withdraw higher secondary (plus two) courses from colleges. Women's groups oppose population control bill In a two-page memorandum to the Delhi chief minister, the women's groups said the basic premise of the bill that high fertility rate was responsible for the capital's burgeoning population was incorrect. The main cause of this was the high migration into the city. THE REDIFF DIARY 'This myth of theatre being this great Taj Mahal -- it's all bunk' "If I had to choose between doing a play and a film I'd still do film. For me that's the bigger challenge," says Jaya Bachchan.
Tamil Nadu: Sasikala served show-causenotice THE WEATHER Monsoon likely to strengthen in the South Rain or thundershowers are expected at many places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, coastal Andhra Pradesh, coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. July 8 THE KARGIL CRISIS Indian troops recapture Jubar Heights "But the enemy is giving strong resistance. There is not the slightest sign of a withdrawal," army spokesman Col Bikram Singh said. India rejects bid to link Kargil with Siachen An external affairs ministry spokesman charged Pakistan with seeking to link the two issues to pull out of the commitment to US President Bill Clinton to withdraw its intruders. Pak gives new twist to accord Minister for Kashmir Affairs Majid Malik said some modalities would have to be settled "by us together" before the intruders were pulled out. Pakistan expels abducted Indian official Islamabad accused Yograj Vij of being involved in spying and declared him persona non grata. Aziz rules out military coup in Pakistan He said Pakistan would appeal to the 'mujahideen' to withdraw from Indian territory, but was not sure they would heed it. Militants reject pullout appeal "There will be no compromise. There will be no gun down," said Sayed Salahuddin, head of the 14-group United Jehad Council on Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar-Kargil-Leh bus service resumes In the evening, the booking office in-charge at Srinagar was desperately trying to contact the manager at the Kargil Tourist Reception Centre to confirm whether the bus had arrived safely. "This will be the biggest news we have had here in days," he said. Operation Vijay won't stop: PM Vajpayee once again ruled out third-party mediation on the Kargil issue. Kargil threatens internal security: Advani The home minister said the seized arms and documents reveal the gravity of the situation. Restore status quo ante on LoC: Russia The Novosti news agency said Russia still being a "major European and Asian power" cannot remain indifferent to the developments in Kashmir. Mulayam sceptical of Pak withdrawal Reiterating the demand for a Rajya Sabha session, the former defence minister said the government is avoiding it to escape uncomfortable questions. Bodies of Lt Verma, 5 others brought to Chandigarh The five soldiers who lost their lives were Havildar Karam Singh, Havildar Suresh Chauhan, Naik K Rampal, Sepoy Raman Kumar and Sepoy Prem Lal of the 9 Mahar Regiment. Saner Pak elements back accord "Sharief is a shrewd politician and he must have played his cards in Washington. Unless he shows his cards to people and the mujahideen, one should not reach conclusions," said Shakil Shaikh, a senior defence analyst. Sharief will implement accord: US Asked about the Pak foreign minister's statement that the restoration of the LoC should be linked to the Kashmir issue, a White House official said, "It is our understanding that the sequence of events will be concrete steps in line with the Simla accord followed by cessation of hostilities..." Blair backs US-Pak accord The British prime minister and his Pakistani counterpart agreed on the importance of swiftly implementing the deal. THE REDIFF SPECIAL Dushman Kaun? 'Enough is enough. We have had enough of hatred and mistrust and suspicion.' Ikbal Khan on the India-Pakistan divide. THE REDIFF COLUMNISTS The Battle of Tiger Hill 'The capture of Tiger Hill is the biggest prize for the artillery. Their observations posts can now see across the LoC and do to Gultari what Pakistan was doing to Drass,' says Major General (retd) Ashok K Mehta. Vajpayee at the Potomac 'What Pakistan's entrenched elites -- and these include the generals -- seek out of issues like Kashmir is to be transported from the perpetual squalor and disgrace of their domestic situation to the heaven of chauffeur-driven Mercedes, luxurious embassies, Swiss bank accounts and glamorous photo-ops with Clinton and Blair,' says Anil Nair. THE KARGIL CRISIS:The entire coverage
Assam: Four ULFA activistssurrender Maharashtra: Retired colonel founddead in car in Pune Tamil Nadu: Congress may use DMK card West Bengal: 4 miners killed in colliery crash THE WEATHER Rains forecast all along the West Coast Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, the Konkan, Goa, coastal Karnataka and Kerala in the next 48 hours. July 7 THE KARGIL CRISIS 11 Gorkha reclaims crucial Khalubar The operation was led personally by the battalion's commanding officer, Colonel Lalit Rai, who despite being wounded on Sunday, refused to be evacuated. Government blames UF for defensive lapse Top officials told rediff.com that when Deve Gowda was in power, India and Pakistan reached an agreement that their troops would not man the high positions along the Line of Control in the Kargil sector during the winter months. The Gujral government that followed also endorsed it. Terrorist groups defy Pak, refuse to leave "We are making our plans to capture more territories [in Kashmir]. This has been our most successful experience," the Lashkar-e-Toiba chief said. Operation Vijay will continue: Advani The home minister said the conflict does not end with the capture of Tiger Hill. Intruders continue to stand their ground The external affairs ministry does not expect the withdrawal to begin for a week at least. But by then there may be no intruders left to withdraw. Pakistani extremists fail to drum up support The 'black day' of protest against the Sharief-Clinton accord proved a flop. At one rally in Lahore, only one person turned up. Ordnance units to step up production The defence minister said he was satisfied with the pace of work in the ordnance factories at Nagpur, Jawaharnagar and Bhadrawati. Pak says its officials were detained Two officials attached to the Pakistani high commission in New Delhi were kidnapped and illegally detained for more than three hours, a statement said. 'Complete understanding' with Sharief "A final decision on how to bring these mujahideen back and what procedure to adopt will be taken on the prime minister's return home," Jang quoted the Pakistan Army chief as saying. Progress on Kashmir a must: Aziz "If the mujahideen are going to be persuaded to withdraw, then they obviously will do so if the world is paying some attention to their concerns and their right to self-determination," the Pakistani foreign minister said. Sharief digging his own grave: ISI ex-chief Former spymaster Hamid Gul said, "It is not going to push the chances of war back, but will rather bring them closer. This [the Clinton-Sharief accord] cannot be implemented." Oust Sharief, demands Jamaat The Jamaat-e-Islami acting chief has called on the Pakistan Army to clarify its position on the deal with the US. Pak protests get off to slow start The Jamaat-e-Islami strike was aimed at ending Sharief's rule. 'Humiliating' deal puzzles Pak media 'India is not bound to offer any quid pro quo for any pullout Pakistan might undertake... In that sense, the statement is one-sided,' said The Nation. Pakistan wants cease-fire "All the diplomatic efforts are being made by Pakistan. We have a just and fair case -- we can face the world," Sharief's special envoy Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said. Tiger Hill capture greatest event: ex-chief General Shankar Roy Chowdhury said, "It was a tremendous victory for our armed forces." THE REDIFF SPECIALS Wounds of war The shells pitch over and into them, crippling people, smashing houses, splintering families. And after each round has settled into the dust, they try to pick up their lives where they had left it off. A pic by pic account of the effect the fighting has on the locals. THE REDIFF COLUMNISTS The Paki intruders were promised houris; they got death instead 'In the absence of other alternatives, Mian Sharief is the best bet to keep the mad men of Pakistan in check,' says Kanchan Gupta. THE KARGIL CRISIS:The entire coverage
Goa: Two MLAs switch sides Tamil Nadu: HC issues notice to Jaya on transfer of wealth case THE WEATHER More rains forecast for the North-East Rain or thundershowers are likely at many places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim and Orissa. July 6 THE KARGIL CRISIS India wary of US-Pak deal on withdrawal The reason for suspicion is the awareness that asking the intruders to pull out without a quid pro quo will be tantamount to political suicide for Sharief. Another Indian official in Islamabad beaten, abducted Yograj Vij, a staff member of the high commission, was beaten up on his doorstep along with a guard by more than a dozen, armed intelligence operatives before being abducted. Clinton, Sharief agree on steps to end crisis The two leaders spoke one-on-one for about 15 minutes. During a break in the meeting, the American president telephoned Vajpayee to brief him on the talks. Pak withdrawal seems imminent US officials, who briefed the press after the meeting between Clinton and Sharief, said, "Our understanding is that there will be withdrawal of the forces now." India to continue operations with 'full force' An official spokesman expressed the hope that Pakistan would heed the Clinton-Sharief call immediately, adding, "We will be watching developments on the ground." Army intensifies campaign in Batalik Five Pakistani intruders, reportedly soldiers, were killed or wounded in the Batalik sub-sector after Indian artillery scored a direct hit on one of their bunkers. Take the fight to Pakistan, exhorts retired general "A mutual nuclear deterrent situation does not mean that India loses all options of conventional reaction in response to aggression by Pakistan. India's options are intact," said Major General (retired) Y K Gera. Pakistan to appeal to the mujahideen to leave "Our position is that the mujahideen, against whom India has unleashed its military might, have drawn the attention of the world to their cause," foreign ministry spokesman Tariq Altaf said. Sharief warned of dire consequences Harkat's chief Fazalur Rehman Khalil said the US-Pakistan agreement would have no impact on the battlefield in Kashmir. Mujahideen refuse to withdraw "Pakistan should not accept any responsibility on behalf of the mujahideen because those peaks are not in the Pakistani Army or government's hands, but in our hands," Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed said. Sharief ready to restore LoC "It was agreed between the president and the prime minister that concrete steps will be taken for the restoration of the Line of Control," Clinton and Sharief said in a joint statement. 'Pakistan should not be trusted' Kashmiri militant Maqbool Butt, who was hanged in New Delhi 15 years ago for murder, was thoroughly disillusioned with Pakistan. He poured his heart out in a letter to his daughter Azra from a jail in Lahore in April 1973. Vajpayee turns down Clinton's invitation "The PM felt the time is not convenient at this stage for such a visit," an external affairs ministry spokesman said. Jalandhar proud of its upright major The death of Major Kanwal Gulzar Singh in an ambush in Kashmir has plunged the city into grief. Pakistani infiltration bid in Rajouri foiled A Pakistani JCO and two terrorists were shot dead, while another JCO was critically wounded. Sharief to brief Tony Blair The Pakistani PM, on his return journey from the US, is halting in London. Pakistan to get Chinese fighters next month Pakistan is acquiring the aircraft to neutralise the Indian numerical superiority in fighter planes. THE REDIFF SPECIALS Yeh Hindustan hai, Pakistan thodi nahin Though it is the army they are blocking from building a road, the people of Puyan say it is the local authorities who are really gunning for them. 'The operations will continue till the enemy is decimated' "We are designed to ensure that no part of our territory is occupied by a foreign power, and therefore the cost at Kargil for this current operation does not matter," says Colonel R E Williams. Kargil: Surrender or Die 'Pakistani brigandage in Kargil is as perfidious as the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour and certainly more devious than the Soviet action in Cuba,' says Anil Athale. THE REDIFF COLUMNIST A Kargil six-shooter 'The NRI fundie has had things soft: Sheltered from the daily actualities of India... he's become a pontificator without a stake in the consequences of his words. If you aren't here to face the wages of an all-out war -- don't spout empty words from afar,' says Varsha Bhosle. THE KARGIL CRISIS:The entire coverage THE REDIFF DIARY Press clubbed 'The whole world talks about the power of the Fourth Estate, but for all the world cares it may well be so much of real estate.'
Bihar: Samata, Janata politicians join RJD Haryana: Bansi Lal meets Sonia Maharashtra: Actor Vasant Shinde dead THE WEATHER Wet spell in the North-East to continue Rain is likely at many places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim and Orissa. Archives |
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