May 17
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
Pawar, Sangma, Anwar raise banner of revolt
But Congressmen fear that the issue that Pawar has used to challenge Gandhi -- her 'foreigner' status -- could split the party or weaken it considerably in the run-up to the election to the thirteenth Lok Sabha.
Tohra faction decides to split Akali Dal
The new party, which will be formed on May 30, is likely to align with "regional and secular forces" while remaining equidistant from the BJP and the Congress.
May 16
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
BJP, allies, form national democratic front
A four-member committee headed by L K Advani will draft a manifesto for the front, co-ordination committee convenor George Fernandes said.
Karunanidhi says BJP isn't communal anymore
The Tamil Nadu CM recalled that the party had been very firm when the Shiv Sena objected to the Pakistan cricket team's visit to India.
Last-ditch try for MGP-BJP alliance
Goan BJP leaders are in Delhi to seek the leadership's consent to field 34 candidates in case the talks fail.
Akalis appear to be heading for split
The G S Tohra group has rejected his expulsion, saying there is no provision in the party constitution for a political affairs committee and vowed to remove Badal from party presidency.
Tushar Gandhi joins Congress
The great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi said he quit the Samajwadi Party because the party was helping the Sangh Parivar.
CWC will fight BJP's propaganda on Sonia
The Congress Working Committee has decided to "effectively confront the malicious and slanderous personal disinformation campaign" launched by the Sangh Parivar against its president.
MPs can retain facilities till new House
Lok Sabha Speaker G M C Balayogi, following representations by some members, has issued instructions to this effect.
OTHER REPORTS
Congress wants security for key Rajiv witness
The CWC took note of Ranganath's statement that he would disclose the names of persons involved in the dastardly crime, including the financiers.
MLA shot dead in Kashmir
Abdul Ahad Kar was murdered at Langate in Kupwara district.
Hurriyat shocks world on Kashmir peace meet
The All Party Hurriyat Conference has dissociated itself from the deliberations of the Hague World Peace Conference.
Gujarat ministry expanded
Eleven new faces have been inducted.
THE JESSICA LAL MURDER
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
'The truth is most of us in Delhi and elsewhere -- the middle and upper class,
the media, the yuppies -- are unmoved by death. We are interested only in
the gossip behind it,' says Mahesh Nair.
Ex-president's son-in-law gets bail
The Delhi police had arrested Shyam Sunder Sharma for harbouring the key accused, Manu Sharma.
THE REDIFF COLUMN
What happened that night
'The argument was over taking Jessica out after her duties. But before that Manu and his gentlemen friends had to pay their bills. And they were short of cash.' Capital Buzz. Gossip from the Delhi Durbar.
THE REDIFF DIARY
'Mall Road is not for Madrasis'
'Bout Himachal.
Bihar: Nine prisoners escape
Karnataka: Moily should take political sanyas
Kerala: Kerala administration grinds to a halt
Tamil Nadu: Explosion triggers panic in Madras
May 15
THE JAYALALITHA CORRUPTION CASES
Supreme Court verdict a setback to Jaya
The court upheld a notification by the Tamil Nadu government transferring all corruption cases against her and others to three special courts for speedy trial.
Verdict puts Congress in quandary
The party may use the Supreme Court ruling to force Jayalalitha to concede more seats. "But it's another matter convincing the voters," a Congressman admitted.
Jaya should co-operate, says Karunanidhi
The Tamil Nadu chief minister said that the accused, including the AIADMK chief, should extend co-operation at least from now on.
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
BJP may drag Sonia's Indianness to court
The party leadership is actively considering a PIL against the Congress president. It feels Gandhi's citizenship is not in order and proposes to take full advantage of it.
EC won't probe Sonia case sans complaint
Chief Election Commissioner M S Gill said he would not take cognisance of mere newspaper reports, which tend to sensationalise such matters.
Akalis throw Tohra out
The decision was taken by the party's political affairs committee headed by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.
THE RAJIV GANDHI MURDER APPEAL
'18 people died in the attack. So why can't 26 convicted hang for it?'
"Me and my team worked 7 days a week, 20 hours a day for a whole year. Whatever evidence was there, we produced that. But we couldn't concoct evidence." D R Karthikeyan, who headed the Special Investigation Team that brought the former prime minister's assassins to book, in an exclusive interview.
Lawyers to file review petition
Counsel for the convicted announced that they would approach the Supreme Court within the stipulated 30 days.
THE NAJAM SETHI ARREST
Pak envoy's report sealed Sethi's fate
The arrested journalist's friends in India believe the uproar could have been avoided if High Commissioner A J Qazi had not been invited to the Indo-Pakistan Friendship Society seminar.
Islamabad groping for proof
Intelligence agencies have failed to produce any evidence that may even remotely establish Sethi's links with the Indian secret service, RAW.
US-Pak relations run into rough weather
The state department rejected Pakistan's accusation that the US was interfering in its internal affairs by demanding Sethi's release.
OTHER REPORTS
After Kargil, Pak focuses on Drass
Heavy shelling from across the border has forced hundreds of people to flee the small, sleepy town on the Srinagar-Leh highway.
China building nukes with stolen designs
A long-range Chinese missile, known as the Dong Feng-31, is being equipped with a small nuclear warhead, whose design uses secret US technology.
Russia agrees with India's nuclearisation
The unexpected support for India has come in the wake of continuing NATO attacks on Yugoslavia.
SC stricture dents Basu's 'gentleman' image
The list of beneficiaries provided plots in plush Salt Lake from the CM's discretionary quota is a veritable who's who in the state's Marxist regime.
Sale of snaps of Mallory's body disgusts Hillary
Hillary said Mallory pioneered interest in Mount Everest and he did not like the idea of his body being exposed so the photograph could be taken. "They were strong, brave men and they put in a terrific effort. Their remains should be left in peace."
THE REDIFF DIARY
Akhand Bharat, wot?
A World Cup piece.
THE REDIFF SPECIAL
Why Vikrant should be a national monument
"All the books written about the splendour of the Moghuls are not worth one look at the Taj Mahal. A thousand years after they were painted, the murals at Ajanta and Ellora enthral visitors even today," exclaims Admiral (retd) J G Nadkarni.
THE REDIFF COLUMNS
Cup of small cheers
'I would have expected that in the United States, where cricket is even more of a rarity than soccer. But lack of excitement in England, the birthplace of the game?' wonders T V R Shenoy.
India first
'Unless the Congress sheds its dynastic baggage, it will not survive. It is disconcerting to watch senior Congress leaders wait in the 10 Janpath anteroom for hours in the hope of catching Sonia's (or Priyanka's) attention. Unless democracy returns in that party, it will atrophy,' says Monu Nalapat.
Punjab: Soldiers plug part of Bhakra breach
THE WEATHER
Heat wave continues in North India
Vidarbha, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana too experienced above-normal day temperatures.
May 14
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
Sonia's tango with Jaya won't be graceful
Despite Sharad Pawar's confidence that his party and the AIADMK will 'work together', hurdles remain. For one, the local Congress unit is none too happy about the move.
Bansi Lal sacks two ministers
Those dismissed are Health Minister Brij Mohan Singla and Co-operation Minister Narbir Singh. The strength of the Haryana ministry is now 33.
Kalyan refuses to compromise on appointees
"Each of the persons nominated by me as chairperson of different bodies is an active BJP worker; I have not appointed any Samajwadi Party or Congress activist for anyone to crib about it," the Uttar Pradesh CM said.
Sena to contest all Lok Sabha seats in UP
State Shiv Sena chief Ajay Tiwari said his party, in consultation with the national leadership, has decided against any seat adjustment with the BJP.
Jaya attacks Karunanidhi on terrorism bill
The Prevention of Terrorist Activities Bill was withdrawn with an eye on Muslims votes, the AIADMK chief has alleged.
OTHER REPORTS
3 Pakistani infiltrators killed in Jammu
Security forces also smashed a terrorist hideout and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition during overnight operations.
PM, George make confusing statements on missile programme
In an interview to a Japanese newspaper, the defence minister said India had no plan to develop the Agni III IRBM with a range of 3500km or the ICBM Surya with a range of more than 8400km.
What led to the Hyderabad rampage?
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, it appears, had just got the defence ministry to swap the controversial piece of land for 20 acres elsewhere in the state.
SC asks for report on 'Fire' cases against Sena
Chief Justice A S Anand also asked for copies of FIRs, charges and other documents after counsel for actor Dilip Kumar, film-maker Mahesh Bhatt, and others accused the Maharashtra government of trying to cover up.
Vajpayee, Advani explain governors' recall
The prime minister and his home minister called on the President and explained the "compelling circumstances" that forced the recall of the governors of West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh.
Forensic expert 'ecstatic' over Rajiv verdict
Dr P Chandrashekaran was a key figure among the forensic experts involved in the investigation to identify the assassins. He was the first to get to the fact that the killer was a woman.
Ganga flows through Bihar to oblivion
State Water Resources Minister Jagdanand Singh and other officials are unanimous that Bihar was cheated during water distribution. If the trend continues for another four decades, they calculate, the river will cease to exist in the state, save during the monsoons.
Rabri grants CBI an appointment
May 20 is the day when the Bihar chief minister will let the bureau interrogate her on husband Laloo Yadav's financial affairs.
Sabotage suspected in Bhakra canal breach
Officials said the canal broke through some time early Thursday. The army's help has been sought.
NCM submits report on Hindu minorities
The National Commission for Minorities has submitted a special report detailing actions taken and recommendations made by it in respect of Hindu minorities in different parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir.
THE REDIFF SPECIAL
Post an erotic card: The culture police, Jhandewalan Marg PO, New Delhi
'Even if it doesn't change their politics it might improve their sex lives. They may lose their frustrations and embrace tolerance,' says Manjula Padmanabhan.
THE REDIFF INTERVIEW
'We are not covering up anything!'
"What is a more heinous crime? To serve whiskey without a licence or shoot dead an innocent girl because she refuses you a drink? Is this an attempt to protect influential netas?" Bina Ramani, in whose glamorous café model Jessica Lal was shot, reconstructs the crime.
THE REDIFF DIARY
Let The Games Begin!
'It promises to be a memorable month and a half. And sticking my neck out, I'll risk this prediction: South Africa, favourites by bookmakers' decree and public acclaim, will NOT win the seventh edition of cricket's greatest tournament,' says Prem Panicker.
THE REDIFF COLUMNS
Elevenses
'What is the difference between Bina Ramani and Sonia Gandhi? I see none! These are people to whom no rules apply. These are the privileged who don't know what permission means. All they need is a string of minions as spin doctors -- and India is a land of minions,' says Varsha Bhosle.
Enough of Westminster
'If there are hung parliaments and if we are going to go from coalition to election every 14 months or so, then there is very little hope for Indian politics. If the system has begun to malfunction, then perhaps it is time to change the system,' says Vir Sanghvi.
THE WEATHER
Heat wave withers parts of Jammu
Severe temperatures also prevailed in parts of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
May 13
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
RSS wants big say in BJP tickets
"After getting elected to Parliament, many of them (the BJP MPs) behaved as if they had never heard of the RSS. We want to ensure that the BJP gives tickets to only pro-Hindutva candidates," a senior RSS functionary told Rediff On The NeT.
Pawar meets Jaya, clinches tie-up
After a 150-minute meeting, the Congress leader said he would report the details of the talks to his party president before divulging them to the media.
Show-cause notice on LS dissolution
A petition filed in the Delhi high court has argued that the Cabinet's recommendation to dissolve the House was influenced by the President.
Advani defends asking governors to resign
The Union home minister said the governors of Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal have completed their terms.
Arunachal governor never offered to quit
His secretary said that media reports in this regard were 'baseless.' ''The governor is of the view that since his tenure has been completed there is no question of tendering resignation. He will relinquish office as and when the President of India desires.''
THE RAJIV GANDHI MURDER APPEAL
19 prisoners released
Ten were Indian nationals and nine Sri Lankans. While the Indians were set free, the Sri Lankans were sent to the special camp in Vellore.
Death to four in Rajiv murder is 'fair'
Many Sri Lankan political parties, however, wondered why so many of the LTTE cadre involved in the case have been ordered released.
SC urged to commute death sentence
The PUDR argued that the main accused were dead much before the trial began and the 26 persons convicted by the trial court were secondary and tertiary conspirators.
THE NUCLEAR ISSUE
Vajpayee to let new govt wrestle with CTBT
With the caretaker government virtually suspending the Indo-US dialogue, senior officials at the external affairs ministry said that India's signing the treaty has returned to cold storage.
Playing it by the ear
With elections round the corner and a lack of consensus among the major parties, the common thinking seems to be that India should ensure that other countries ratify the CTBT before she signs it.
OTHER REPORTS
Manu Sharma's remand extended
Sharma, who looked confident throughout the hearing, even helping his lawyer out with details when required, was visibly deflated after hearing that he would have to go back to the police lockup for another five days.
Christian outfits attack home ministry for 'selective leaks'
Responding to an article in Rediff On The NeT, The Evangelical Fellowship of India said such statements are part of a sinister and sustained smear campaign against the Christian community in general and Christian institutions in particular.
Army men go on rampage in Hyderabad
About 300 personnel demolished sheds in the Rythu Bazaar located on cantonment land in Medhipatnam, injuring four farmers. But within 14 hours, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu restored the land to civilian authorities.
Spy ring busted in Punjab, two cops arrested
The police said they were supplying sensitive military information to Pakistan intelligence agencies, besides smuggling weapons for terrorists in the state.
Manas could become sanctuary for terrorists
NGOs in Assam are apprehensive that with the withdrawal of the last police platoon from Manas National Park, a world heritage site, terrorists will have full control of the reserve.
64 Bangladeshi exfiltrators arrested in Jammu
A BSF spokesman said the 29 men, 23 women and 12 children were attempting to cross over to Pakistan.
Quake rocks Assam district
The tremor, which occurred at about 2210 hours, lasted about 10 seconds and forced people out of their houses.
Pak SC suspends verdict against Zardari
He had been sentenced to five years in prison, disqualification as senator and confiscation of property on charges of corruption. His wife and ex-PM Benazir Bhutto, who is also charged with the same offence, is also likely to appeal.
US experts oppose attacks on Pak journalists
Four prominent experts on South Asia, including Dr Stephen Cohen of the Brookings Institution, expressed "grave concern" at the Pakistani government's treatment of journalists.
THE REDIFF INTERVIEW
'Why have people only just realised that Sonia is a foreigner?'
"You've got to be a total idiot if you can't recognise the signs of marginalisation. What I feel really upset about is that I played fair, I never interfered in district politics, I never promoted factionalism, I never asked for a post." Renuka Chaudhary explains why she quit the TDP and joined the Congress.
THE REDIFF DIARY
Delhi Durbar
Living and Despising the Capital.
THE REDIFF COLUMNS
The story of Jack Preger
'The game of snakes and ladders continues. Sometimes Preger wins. Sometimes the bureaucrats win. Then Preger goes to court and seeks their help. Things revert to normal till the next quit India order comes. Yet, amidst all this, his indefatigable work goes on. The clinics, the schools, the training centres, the oases of hope in Calcutta's soulless slums,' says Pritish Nandy.
Arzoo not going to watch the World Cup?
'Arzoo is set in England. But as soon as there is some actual action outside, we're smack in the middle of Bombay's Lokhandwala, or Jogger's Park. The high fliers step out of their English mansions straight into the rough and tumble of Bombay's roads. Remarkable life they must
have,' feels Dilip D'Souza.
Andhra Pradesh: TDP worker hacked to death
Bihar: Minister, V-C booked in fake certificate scam
Kerala: Special court to try Suryanelli sex case
Tamil Nadu: 45 take ill after drinking liquor
Tamil Nadu: SC dismisses Jaya's appeal in coal import scam
THE WEATHER
Rains bring day temperatures to normal
Rain or thundershowers are likely at many places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Sikkim, coastal Orissa, Kerala and Lakshadweep.
May 12
Gallows for four, lifer for 3, rest set free
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court said the provisions of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, charging all 26 accused with waging war against the nation, were inapplicable in this case. More
Militants pouring into Kashmir: intelligence
A report to the home ministry says there has been a remarkable rise in infiltration of militants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and occupied Kashmir, particularly in April, when India was plagued by political instability.
Centre's order forces WB governor to quit
"I have not been informed by the Centre. The minority caretaker government has been throwing all rules and regulations to the winds," a CPI-M newspaper quoted the chief minister as saying. More
THE RAJIV GANDHI MURDER CASE
From demure neighbourhood girl to the gallows
Nalini, the only living member of the five-member squad that assassinated the former prime minister, now awaits the hangman's rope.
For Nalini's child, infancy was behind bars
Harithra, who used to accompany her parents during pre-trial proceedings, was the centre of attraction for all the accused.
Sivarasan would have met with the same fate
If the one-eyed Jack, mastermind of the crime, were alive today, he would also have got the noose.
A YEAR AFTER POKHRAN II
Bang turns to whimper
The paradox of a country proclaiming it has a nuclear deterrent without the necessary military underpinnings can only create a dangerous situation, exposing the state to serious risks, warns Professor Brahma Chellaney.
Square the circle
India need neither be apologetic nor euphoric about May 1998. The nuclear weapon is an apocalyptic capability and has to be handled with humility and sagacity, says Commodore C Uday Bhaskar.
India must not sign CTBT: Congress
K Natwar Singh said the signing could wait till the country was convinced that all its national interests had been taken care of.
No plans for Agni III, claims Fernandes
Asked by a Japanese newspaper whether India was developing the missile, he said, "The defence ministry has not got into any such plan so far."
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
Vajpayee launches 'dignified' election campaign
In his 35-minute speech at Bombay's Shivaji Park, the PM did not once attack Sonia Gandhi. But she did not go entirely unscathed. I&B Minister Pramod Mahajan went after her hammer and tongs, bringing up the question of her origins.
BJP wants a statute against foreign-born PM
"As a daughter-in-law of a late Indian prime minister and wife of another, Sonia Gandhi deserves utmost respect, love and affection and the best security," Sushma Swaraj said, "but she cannot be accepted as prime minister of this country."
Kalyan Singh not to be disturbed
Vajpayee, L K Advani and Kushabhau Thakre have all "ruled out my removal", the Uttar Pradesh CM said.
Uma Bharti denies self-immolation threat
The minister of state for HRD clarified that "a thought did occur to me that I should be willing even to give my life to arouse national self-esteem" if Sonia became the PM.
OTHER REPORTS
Dara Singh's aide held for Staines murder
The arrest was made from a village hideout near Balasore in Orissa.
Hurriyat leader permitted out of India
Courtesy the NHRC. The home ministry has accepted the commission's recommendation and allowed Abdul Gani Lone, who is suffering from a heart ailment, to travel to the US "only for medical treatment".
US reprimands Pak for press crackdown
"We have raised our concerns with the government and will continue to monitor the situation closely," said state department spokesman James Rubin.
Jackie Shroff to float theme restaurant
And the actor's first home production, Grahan will hit the screens after the World Cup.
THE REDIFF INTERVIEW
'India is neither in the first, second or third world, India is a world in its own right'
"India is not marginalised, Indian cannot be marginalised. A country of the greatness of India simply cannot be wished away. Let us not suffer from this kind of inferiority complex." External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh proves a true-blue Indian as he celebrates the first anniversary of Pokhran II.
THE REDIFF DIARY
Sonia's Story
'The dark horse, the Pundit whispers, could be Feroze Varun Gandhi. Mamma Maneka wants her son to become a member of the Congress party two years hence when he turns 21. "And who knows what will happen after Varun becomes a Congressman?"' Launching the Rediff Diary.
THE REDIFF COLUMNS
Go, Vajpayee, go!
'Over the next few weeks, till the election dates are formally announced and the code of conduct ties it down, Vajpayee & Co are going to push through some of the more contentious measures. And, yes, the Opposition is not going to be entirely happy at this, but the more shrill its voice is, greater will be the votes added to the government's kitty,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Church got Rs126.7 million between January and March
'Is it coincidental that there should be a spurt in the inflow of foreign funds during the tenure of the BJP-led government? Is it coincidental that the US should emerge as the largest donor of such funds?' asks Kanchan Gupta.
Them counterfeits & their contentious issues
'There is need for a review of our Constitution which has been amended 78 times since its inception. In the context of the current World Cup mood, that equation gives an astonishing "strike rate" of 1.59 amendments a year!' says Arvind Lavakare.
THE WEATHER
Heat wave in parts of Haryana, Rajasthan
Day temperatures were also appreciably above normal in Jammu and Kashmir and above normal in parts of Tamil Nadu.
May 11
Government can decide on key issues like CTBT, says Krishnamurthy
The election commissioner said the government could take any decision as long as it was "not solely intended to derive political mileage".
THE JESSICA LAL MURDER
Jessica's murder costs JCP Dadwal his post
The presence of the joint commissioner of police (New Delhi range) at the restaurant where an illegal bar was being run and model Jessica Lal was murdered had raised a major controversy.
D P Yadav interrogated over absconding son
Technically, the Rajya Sabha member could go to jail for concealing Vikas Yadav's whereabouts. Yet, with the clout he wields, few believe that he or his son will be punished for that offence.
Vikas Yadav continues to dodge police
The .22 pistol used by Manu Sharma to kill model Jessica Lal remains untraced 10 days after the crime.
THE POLITICAL CIRCUS
Sonia may contest Amethi
Indicating this, Congress spokesman Ajit Jogi accused the BJP of unleashing a campaign to malign the party chief.
Loktantrik Congress threatens to pull out of Kalyan government
Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Naresh Aggarwal said there was resentment among his partymen as the LCP was not taken into confidence while making nominations to various boards and corporations in the state.
Kalpnath Rai returns to Congress
The Samata Party politician recalled his long association with the Congress and said that party alone could provide stability, good governance and development.
Parties get ready for political 'top ten'
In an era where the small screen plays a major role in image-presentation, political parties are busy drawing up lists of leaders who can present their case to the general public.
Patnaik's okay, but Yadav won't sup with BJP!
Janata Dal president Sharad Yadav has given the Orissa unit full freedom to decide its strategy. And most leaders favour a seat deal with the BJD-BJP combine. Still, political observers say the alliance will not materialise.
OTHER REPORTS
Kargil residents flee as Pak shells ammo dump
Some residents a police officer reached by telephone from Srinagar said they had taken shelter in the underground bunkers built by the government last year. "The town is deserted. I could hear cries for help. Everyone was fleeing. I feel more trouble lies ahead."
Narrow escape for J&K DIG as militants attack convoy
At least eight policemen were injured in the attack at Shindra village of Poonch district.
Hot summer sets Himachal hills ablaze
Hundreds of small and medium fires are fast destroying the thick forests of the hill state and making Himachal's ravishing pine zones a tinderbox.
Heat wave toll crosses 200
Fourteen more deaths were reported from Uttar Pradesh and Orissa.
Rajiv assassins' fate to be decided on Tuesday
The Supreme Court's verdict -- on the appeal filed by the 26 accused against their death sentence -- will bring to a close the most challenging criminal investigation in independent India.
SC issues notice to Jyoti Basu in allotment case
The court issued notices to the CM, the West Bengal government, and five others on two petitions seeking exemplary damages from them for 'misuse' of the discretionary quota in the allotment of 276 residential blocks in Salt Lake City.
Illegal migration from Bangladesh changing North-East's demography
An annual report of the Union home ministry agreed with Assam Governor S K Sinha that this change poses a big threat to the country's internal security.
'Kidnapped' Ramar Pillai found at homeopath's place
TN Chief Minister Karunanidhi wondered whether the "sudden disappearance and reappearance of the 'herbal petrol-maker' was genuine or a set-up".
CBI plans separate chargesheet against Solanki
The chargesheets "are almost ready and are expected to be filed this week".
US hopes for BJP-Congress consensus on CTBT
"We recognise the difficulty of moving forward with the CTBT between now and the election, but we hope the caretaker government and the Opposition will continue to see if steps can be taken," Assistant Secretary of State Karl F Inderfurth said.
Kerala government stirs hornet's nest over college land
Even Leftist sympathisers have flayed the proposed take-over of the land to widen the road leading to the CPI-M's headquarters.
Zardari files appeal
The husband of Pakistan's former PM Benazir Bhutto has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against his conviction on corruption charges.
Lahore HC tells government to disclose journalist's whereabouts
Justice Faqir Mohammed Kokar said he wanted a report about the whereabouts of Najam Sethi, arrested by the ISI, by Wednesday.
THE REDIFF SPECIALS
When Sam quoted chapter and verse to Mrs G
"I want you to walk into East Pakistan," Mrs Gandhi told her army chief. "That means war," Gen Manekshaw retorted. "I don't mind if it is war," was Mrs Gandhi's characteristic reply. A new book provides interesting insights into the Bangladesh war.
Bad news for bird watchers
More than 40 of the 269 recorded species and sub-species of birds in Bombay and its neighbourhood have shown a dramatic fall in population.
THE REDIFF INTERVIEW
'Ram Vilas Paswan is having talks with us and we think others concerned will come forward'
"The ruling alliance will henceforth be known as the National Democratic Alliance or something to that effect," reveals Jaya Jaitley, general secretary of the Samata Party.
THE REDIFF COLUMNS
Woe to the status quo
'Manu is passe: He pulled the trigger, his life is over. But Bina Ramani? That's another kettle of fish. It spawns a Malini who attends a party the day after Jessica's murder, and is hospitalised with a "nervous breakdown" when the police want to question her the following day...' says Varsha Bhosle.
Pokhran II, still the right decision
'And who are India's foes? Today, it is Pakistan, with its blind religious hatred. Today and tomorrow, it is China, coldly calculating domination of Asia. Tomorrow, it will also be the United States,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.
Delhi: Row over school fee hike takes new turn
Orissa: BJD's political affairs committee dissolved
Tamil Nadu: New dalit outfit threatens to boycott DMK
Tamil Nadu: Karunanidhi withdraws tough anti-terrorist law
THE WEATHER
Showers to continue in South India
Heavy rains are likely at isolated places in Kerala and Lakshadweep during the next 48 hours.
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