The earlier the better, says Mulford
As delay continues to plague operationalisation of the nuclear deal, the US on Monday favoured completion of the processes involved in it during the tenure of the Bush administration, failing which "practical problems" can push it to 2010.
Get involved in nation-building: PM to youth Noting that more than a third of India's population is below the age of 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said involvement of youth in nation-building activities will be a key determinant in the country's success.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presents the NCC flag to a cadet during the NCC PM's rally at the Garrison Parade Ground in New Delhi.
BJP reserves one-third of posts for women
The BJP became the second major party after the Congress to reserve one-third of the posts in the organisational structure for women, noting that it was the "first leap" towards women's quota in legislatures.
CROSS BORDER BIRD FLU Bangladesh closes border with India
Bangladesh has closed its border with India following the spread of bird flu to 29 districts of the country, even as Dhaka says the situation is better than in adjoining West Bengal state of India.
Supreme Court dismisses plea against BCCI
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest lawsuit seeking to prevent people who are unaware of even the ABCs of cricket to contest top posts in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Shah Rukh honoured by French government Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was on Sunday night conferred the prestigious "Insignia of Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters" by the French government.
Shah Rukh Khan (R) poses with French Ambassador in India Jerome Bonnafont after receiving the French award 'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres' at the inaugural ceremony of four-day French film festival in Mumbai.
KARNATAKA
Delay in hydel project: TN blames K'taka
The Tamil Nadu government on Mondy blamed neighbouring Karnataka for the delay in implementing the Hogenakkal Hydel Power Project in the state, as the latter had demanded the entire power generated from any project in the river Cauvery.
Millions mourn as Suharto is buried Family members, all dressed in black, took turns placing flowers on the coffin of the second Indonesian president before it was laid in its grave. A military guard of honour fired salvos in tribute to the late strongman. Soldiers carry the flag-draped coffin of Suharto along with a portrait to the Suharto home, in Jakarta.
Australia's wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist poses with his wife Mel and their three kids after the fourth and final Test match at the Adelaide Oval on Monday. AFP
Let us smoke on screen, says Shah Rukh
Shah Rukh Khan has declined a request by Health Minister Ramadoss that he quit cigarettes, at least on screen. "I think there is a huge amount of creative freedom that should be allowed in cinema," he told at a press conference.
Hansen to admit stump microphone evidence
"There may be some additional evidence, such as the transcript available from the stump microphone, which was not available to Mr (Mike) Procter," stated Justice John Hansen, serving judge in the New Zealand High Court... BCCI to refuse stump evidence
"The evidence could be tampered, it could be doctored. We wouldn't allow this so-called fresh evidence to surface after so many days," stated a highly placed Indian board official today.
AUSTRALIA CLINCH TEST SERIES 2-1
Sehwag rescues India with superb century
The drawn result meant that Australia retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but the Indians proved worthy challengers to the world champions in a pulsating series which provided much drama both on and off the field. India's Virender Sehwag raises his bat and helmet after making 150 runs against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Australia's captain Ricky Ponting (R) and Adam Gilchrist (L) pose with Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Sehwag, pitch denied us a win: Ponting
"Going into lunch we had a slim chance. But Sehwag being out there means the score kept ticking over. He kept the run-rate going," Ponting said. The host captain was also disappointed with the track, which had little to offer to the pacers. KUMBLE'S TRIBUTE TO ADAM GILCHRIST "I was surprised, I didn't expect him to retire at this point of time. He probably changed the way we look at wicketkeepers. He was someone who could change the game in 45 minutes. His wicketkeeping was also brilliant. As a person he was very special and friendly. He looked to have chat off the field. He is a great role model for any cricketer," he said.
Dropping Laxman was the deciding moment, says Gilchrist
"When I dropped that Laxman edge off Lee, I realised that I hadn't moved as well, I was slow and after 10-15 minutes and I realised, that's it," said Gilchrist in his first press conference since announcing retirement. Gilchrist decision shocks selectors
"It wasn't something we were expecting. We have spent a fair bit of time over the last year or so talking about where he is at and how much longer he was going to play and Adam had been very good at keeping us informed about what he was thinking," Hilditch said. Gilly pioneered the keeper-batsman role: Sangakkara
''He set the benchmark quite early, quite high, and everyone else was playing catch-up. All sides had to improve because of that. ''I think all wicketkeeper-batsmen tried to follow him,'' he said.
I hadn't seen pelicans at Lalbagh lake, I saw three of them last month, they are magnificent birds. I am sending a couple of pictures. Dr. Mehboob Peeran
Retired Prof. St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
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Noting that more than a third of India's population is below the age of 20, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said involvement of youth in nation-building activities will be a key determinant in the country's success.
Officer in the Order of Arts and Letters" by the French government. 
Family members, all dressed in black, took turns placing flowers on the coffin of the second Indonesian president before it was laid in its grave. A military guard of honour fired salvos in tribute to the late strongman. 
Hosted jointly by Air India and Deccan Herald, the Rank Award is for students while the Bolt award is for teachers. 
Dropping Laxman was the deciding moment, says Gilchrist
at keeping us informed about what he was thinking," Hilditch said.
