Sonia's remarks on N-deal well planned: AICC The party has assessed that even in the scenario of the Left's withdrawal of support, the UPA would be able to run a minority government with the support of "friends and well wishers" among MPs from other parties.
IAF plans three-fighter arsenal As per the IAF plans, the existing MiGs MiG 21, MiG 23, MiG 25, MiG 27 and MiG 29 along with Jaguars and Mirage will be phased out.
Rajnath rebuffs 're-marriage' moves Attempts to build a fresh understanding by the Janata Dal (Secular) leadership with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Karnataka were bluntly rebuffed by the BJP high command.
Basu favours a compromise Despite the Left's strong rebuttal to the contention of the UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, CPM patriarch Jyoti Basu on Monday stressed that his party leadership ought to exploit all possible options to work out a compromise on the Indo-US nuclear deal.
EC gears up for poll preparations In the midst of speculation over mid-term elections, the Election Commission is going full steam on poll preparations by issuing an order of revision of electoral rolls as on January 1, 2008.
And then, there was light... An activist from Greenpeace displays a banner as he floats on a message reading 'BAN THE BULB' made out of life preservers on the river Hoogly in Kolkata, on Monday. Greenpeace is campaigning for legislation that would phase out incandescent light bulbs in India, arguing that it would be a significant first step to limiting climate change. AFP
Champions in sports other than cricket complain that Indian cricketers get disproportionate rewards as compared to them. Are they justified in complaining? Is the recognition of achievements related to the popularity of the game? Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Most readers feel that cricket is over-glorified and its players are pampered at the cost of other sports. Others contend that cricket is the nation’s religion and the players certainly deserve the booty.
