NEW DELHI: Within 24 hours of the latest stalemate over the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, the Congress has roped in at least three key allies in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to break the ice with the Left parties, . . .. details>>
Arterial roads to be free of wall posters
CHENNAI: Arterial roads Anna Salai, Kamarajar Salai and E.V.R. Periyar Salai will soon be free of graffiti and posters, the Chennai Corporation announced on Thursday. The proposed ban,, ... details>>
“Chiranjeevi cannot be a challenge to Congress”
NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy made it clear that the party to be launched by Telugu film star Chiranjeevi would not be a threat or pose any challenge to the Congress in the coming Assembly elections in the State.. ... details>>
Committed to Sri Lanka peace: Oslo
COLOMBO: Norway’s policy of a resolution of the ethnic conflict within a united Sri Lanka “remains firm and will not change,” said its Foreign Ministry in a suo motu statement issued in Oslo.... details>>
U.S. Midwest reels under severe flooding
OAKVILLE (Iowa): Sandbagging operations continued at a frantic pace in Illinois and Missouri as residents and officials battled to contain the Mississippi River after flooding that has resulted so far in 24 deaths and thousands of evacuations across six states. ... details>>
'Chintakayala Ravi' shooting in progress
Shooting of 'Chintakayala Ravi' starring Venkatesh, Anushka and Mamata Mohandas, directed by Yogi and produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas (Bujji) on the banner of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions is presently progressing in the US..details>>
Russia conjures up a mesmerising show
Guus Hiddink’s divided loyalties would have provided intrigue enough when he leads his latest adopted nation against his compatriots on Saturday, though now this tournament will thrill at the prospect of a salivating contest as well. ... details>>