NUKE DEAL Too early to be disappointed, says US
Amid continuing uncertainty over fate of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the US has said it is "too early" to express disappointment and held out hopes that the two sides "can get it done".
SETHUSAMUDRAM Congress to come out with booklet
The AICC Publicity Committee headed by General Secretary Digvijay Singh gave finishing touches to the booklet at an hour-long meeting at the party headquarters.
India gives Pakistan proof of cross-border linkages to Hyderabad blasts
New Delhi also sought to know what action Islamabad had taken on information provided about persons believed to be behind the cross-border Samjhauta Express blasts and other terror attacks in India over the last two years.
Gulf roadshow for Bangalore fair kickstarts The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) kick-started the Gulf roadshow for Excon 2007, India's largest and only focused construction equipment and construction technology trade fair to be held in Bangalore in November.
'Munnabhai' begins his second stint in Yerawada jail
The "Munnabhai" of silver screen, who alighted from the police van in front of the jail gates after a two-month long freedom, was not greeted with cheers from his fans.
Government has no plans to impose capital controls, says Chidambaram
"All we say is that instead of coming through a non transparent route of participatory notes issued on the basis of overseas derivative instruments, please come in as FIIs and register in India," he said.
Former CBI director in Cambridge University Advisory Board
The University would make special efforts to rope in police officers from across the world for the Diploma and Master of Studies programme in Applied Criminology and Police Management, with a special focus on India.
Kalam conferred Honorary Doctorate of Science
Former president A P J Abdul Kalam has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Wolverhampton in the UK in recognition of his eminence...
PPP asks government to remove restrictions on Benazir's movement
PPP describes the government action to put Benazir Bhutto's name on the Exit Control List (ECL) as "illegal, unconstitutional and against fundamental rights". Bhutto to go in for 'virtual' campaign
Bhutto says that she would have to "modify" her poll campaign while keeping alive elements of the "mass, grassroots, people-to-people politics" of her party.
'Pak govt supporting Islamist groups to suppress Balochs'
The Pakistan government is supporting Islamist groups close to the Taliban in its attempt to suppress tribal insurgency in Balochistan, a leading international think tank has alleged.
Fierce wildfires engulf California
California evacuates quarter of a million people as fierce winds fan wildfires in the Los Angeles region. Left: A home goes up in flames at the Valley Oaks mobile home park along Reche Road, as the Rice Fire destroys at least 100 homes on Monday near Fallbrook. Southern California is being pounded by Santa Ana Winds pushing numerous major wildfires and burning hundreds of homes. Right: Flames burn in the luxury community of Rancho Santa Fe.
Ban calls for energetic effort on disarmament
Pointing out that not only States but others could potentially acquire WMDs, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said "disarmament must remain at the top of our agenda."
Hindustani classical music legend Gangubai Hangal blows the trumpet to mark Kittur Rani Chennamma Victory Day at KC Circle in Hubli on Tuesday. PTI Photo
Superjumbo set for first commercial flight
The hulking double-decker A380 will fly to Sydney on its maiden flight for Singapore Airlines, carrying a special group of passengers who bought their seats in an online charity auction.
SPORTS
WOOLMER INQUEST Pathologist says cause of death uncertain
Canadian pathologist Michael Pollanen told the inquest into the death of Bob Woolmer that he couldn't determine the cause of death of the Pakistan cricket coach... Hockey needs India to thrive: Charlesworth ''Hockey needs India doing well to survive and thrive worldwide. I believe India has the raw materials in skilled, clever and talented people to be outstanding again as a hockey nation...''
TOUR DOWN UNDER: Aussies throw a challenge at Men in Blue
We'll see how long India's aggression lasts: Ponting
"They made it pretty clear right at the start of the series they were going to fight fire with fire but for us we know that's generally not the way they play their cricket," Ponting was quoted as saying. Enough of aggression, Sreesanth should perform now: McGrath
McGrath keenly followed Australia's just-concluded one day series against India, which saw heated altercations with Sreesanth featuring in quite a few of them. McGrath said it was high time the youngster delivered the goods with the ball. Nothing matches the pleasure of thrashing India: Hayden
"I think India is close on being my favourite side to beat. They've almost taken the number one seed off England in a lot of ways," Hayden was quoted as saying.
The hard-hitting opener said India doomed themselves by pretending to match the Australians in the aggression stake, which only ended up spurring Ricky Ponting's men to thrash them in the one day series.
YOUR MOVIE REVIEW
This 'Dinagalu' is a damp squib
Fluent editing (could have been bit more taut), excellent background score by maestro Illayaraja and evocative cinematography (that captures City's tourist spots in all its pristine, soft-focus glory), are Aa Dinagalu's mainstay.
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Former CBI director in Cambridge University Advisory Board
''Hockey needs India doing well to survive and thrive worldwide. I believe India has the raw materials in skilled, clever and talented people to be outstanding again as a hockey nation...''
We'll see how long India's aggression lasts: Ponting
This 'Dinagalu' is a damp squib
