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Ticket-seekers desert Kesri
Not many ticket-seekers visit Congress president Sitaram Kesri these days at his residence. Ticket-seekers sensing the new power structure emerging in the Congress, have begun moving away from Kesri and now hover around CWC members like Arjun Singh, Jitendra Prasada, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Madhavrao Scindia, Tariq Anwar and Ahmed Patel -- perceived to be close to Sonia Gandhi.
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India, France sign pacts to combat terrorism, scams
India and France yesterday signed two agreements aimed at combating international terrorism, scams and other crimes and bringing fugitive offenders to justice. The agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal and civil matters will enable India and France to combat crime and facilitate the bringing of fugitive offenders to justice. The agreement on mutual legal assistance in civil matters will provide a framework for transmission and serving of documents, obtaining of documents and recognition and enforcement of the substantial commercial and economic links between the two countries.
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Piqued TN Janata Dal bids adieu to Front
With no word from the TMC or the DMK on allotment of seats to the Tamil Nadu unit of Janata Dal, the embittered State JD unit has decided to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections on its own. The State unit has urged Prime Minister IK Gujral to stay off from the joint campaign to be launched by the United Front constituents at Chennai on February 2.
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Sampras saunters into quarters
Pete Sampras reached the Australian Open quarter-final yesterday without losing a set, while the battle intensified for the women's title. The world number one fought his first tie-break of the week in his fourth round against Hicham Arazi of Morocco. With rain restricting play to the covered Centre Court, Sampras still managed to come through 7-6 (11-9), 6-4, 6-4.
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Indian neurosurgeons on par with world's best
According to Dr Robin Sengupta cerebral surgeon of New Castle General Hospital, UK feels that Indian neurosurgeons are comparable with the best in the world. However, they are hampered by lack of infrastructure and the requisite facilities. The surgeon feels this is an area in India where the government and the governed can contribute alike in terms of materials and education.
322 defence awards for Armed forces
As India celebrates its Republic Day, President KR Narayanan has approved 322 defence decorations to Armed forces personnel in recognition of their gallantry and distinguished services. These consist of 24 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 3 Kirti Chakras, 1 Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal, 42 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 2 Vir Chakras, 21 Shaurya Chakras, 71 Sena Medals (Gallantry), 6 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), 21 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 8 Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 14 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 1 Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal, 103 Vishisht Seva Medals and 4 Mention-in-Despatch.
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LEISURE
 The music maker
Assam Governor seeks more proof from CBI
EXPRESSIONS
Modernise or perish
Tanker owners' stir from Jan 27
SPORTS
Sampras saunters into quarters
FIs to fix date for MRL stake sale
BUSINESS
Maxworth Orchards changes hands
Gun-toting campaign
GENERAL
Most Americans favour President's impeachment
It's the same old...successful story
POLITICS
Dhule show makes Sonia a star, alters script
Tiger comes out roaring from the woods
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