US defence Secretary heads to China On his first trip to China, US Defence Secretary, Robert Gates, has basic questions for Chinese leaders about where they are taking the world's most populous nation, as well as specific concerns such as the January 11 anti-satellite test, a senior defence official said.
JDS to extend unconditional support to BJP
"Some section of electionic media has been portraying my party badly in the eyes of public after JDS supremo H D Devegowda mooted a 12-point suggestions. Hereafter we will not set any condition. Our support will also be unconditional. Henceforth I will take advise from electronic media", Kumaraswamy said.
BJP calls off dharna BJP on Sunday decided to call off its dharna seeking invitation to form a new government but declared to undertake a "save democracy" yatra from Monday.
BJP delegation calls on Governor The delegation, comprising BJP National General Secretary H N Anantkumar, State unit President D V Sadananda Gowda and former minister Dr V S Acharya called on Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur and pleaded him for an early decision on inviting the party to form government.
Cong to launch stir against JDS-BJP from Monday The Congress would launch month-long "Janandolana" (Peoples Movement) from Monday to expose what it termed as "opportunistic politics" of JDS and BJP and the combine's attempt to grab power.
Governor likely to send report on Monday
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur is likely to send another report to the Centre on the murky political developments in the state tomorrow, official sources said.
Karnataka to witness two yatras on Monday
While the beleagured BJP will embark upon "save democracy" yatra to continue pressure on the Centre to revoke the President's rule and allow it form a government in the state, Congress is hitting on campaign trial against BJP and JDS combine.
Indian cricketers Robin Uthappa, Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag arrive at the hotel for the first ODI match against Pakistan, to be played on Monday, in Guwahati on Sunday. PTI Photo
Tendulkar to use lighter bat
Sachin Tendulkar is all set to use a lightweight bat in the high voltage ODI series against Pakistan which kicks off in Guwahati's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium tomorrow. The new bat will be lighter by 100 gm and will weigh 1,175 gram. The difference may be small, but it is not a good news for the Pakistan bowlers.With temperamental Shoaib Akhtar back in Pakistan team after a ban imposed on him, the duel between Tendulkar and Shoaib is all set to sizzle again.
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh boarding the team bus before leaving for Guwahati for the first ODI match against Pakistan, in Kolkata on Sunday . PTI Photo
Dream girl Hema, daughter Isha to grace Puri beach festival
Dream girl Hema Malini and her daughter' actress Isha, will take part in the 13th Puri beach festival beginning on November 23. The five-day annual extravaganza being organised by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Orissa on the beach at the pilgrim town would showcase traditional art and culture of not only Orissa, but other states too.
BUSINESS Indian to head Citigroup
Vikram Pandit is one of the main contenders for the post of CEO of Citigroup, the world's largest banking institution. If appointed, he would be the first Indian to head a leading global bank.
Queen Elizabeth II named glamour icon by Vogue magazine
British Vogue's December issue includes the 81-year- old monarch on its 50-name "Definitive List of Today's Glamorous Women," calling her "as glamorous in her brogues and headscarf in Balmoral as she is wearing the crown jewels."
Without Dravid, India on the backfoot: Younis Mallik
''I do not know why Dravid was dropped. India could be in trouble if they lose the first two ODIs in his absence,'' he said. ''It is a high-voltage series and players like Sachin, Dravid, Ganguly know how to handle the situation as well as guide the youngsters...''handle the situation as well as guide the youngsters...''
The Army checking out the field of Nehru Stadium, Guwahati with a metal detector.
Rajput dodges queries on Sehwag's position in the team
''Viru is an asset to the team. But we have not given a thought about his position in the side. ''We will have a team meeting and then in Guwahati also. We will take it from there,'' he said. Above: Indian Cricket Manager Lalchand Rajput with players R.P.Singh and Harbhajan Singh. Left: Indian captain M S Dhoni and
Sreesanth during practice. Right: Sachin Tendulkar with Virender Sehwag. RP Singh eager to repeat his Pakistan performance
R P Singh, who made his debut against Pakistan in Faisalabad last year, won a man of the match award for his performance on debut.
Left:The Witch Creek wildfire spared no canyons and valleys in Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, home to exquisite golf courses. Residents of Rancho Bernardo now have to put up with ash and unhealthy air, instead of scenic canyon views and plush green golf courses. Right: The sacred Battle Mountain in Rancho Bernardo was hit by wildfires at 4:30 am on Oct 22. Though the entire mountain was destroyed by fire, the divine Cross on top was miraculously untouched;t he houses on its foothills too emerged unscathed.
Poonam Bhat, An evacuee, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
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R.P.Singh and Harbhajan Singh. 
