CPM rejects Congress in manifesto
The CPI (M) election manifesto released on Thursday may have categorically rejected the Congress as an alternative to the BJP, but the party is keeping a window open for post-poll accommodation should the Congress be in a position to form a government.

Grand make-up -- A Miss India is now BSP nominee
With a BSP ticket from Nainital, Naina Balsawar does not think she needs make-up all the time. Ten years have passed since she strode the ramps after becoming Miss India.

Wake up and get going, Thackeray tells his men
Shiv Sena chief today told a meeting of Sena-BJP candidates and their polling agents to shed their lethargy and get down to work.

  Gujarat, MP pool resources for polls
  Manmohan walks a tightrope
  Advani, Farooq's son file papers
  NCP still hopeful of poll alliance with JD
  Congress' first poll list delayed
  Three former Union ministers in TMC list
  Khalap to contest from North Goa
  Sena opens door to `outsiders'
  Prasar Bharati to handle news channel -- EC
  Cong asks EC to shelf telecom package
  Cong in dilemma over tie-up with Ajit Singh
  Allies serve 'all or nothing' notice to BJP over JD (U)
  UP chief not in first SP list for Lok Sabha seats
  Advani files papers for Gandhinagar
  Cong unit to have final say on seats
  BJP will get absolute majority, predicts Rana
  Did BJP play by code or not?
  Parties again lean on crucial caste point to gain edge
  Congress hopefuls on mission to Delhi