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Anantapur

  • EVMs may prove dear to voters
  • Ryots attack market yard, torch records
  • Dattatreya's effigy burnt
  • DSP accused of harassing Congressmen

    Andhra Pradesh

  • Naidu assails Sonia's stand on Telangana
  • Rice-rich but no major industry
  • Dattatreya's `remark' on ryots' suicide draws flak
  • NRI-son campaigns for ticket-seeking father
  • Sonia vacillating on Telangana, naxal issues: Naidu
  • Sonia's road shows draw good response
  • Fuel-shortage plays spoilsport
  • Are women contestants not favourites in city?
  • Sonia promises Pulichintala, Polavaram projects
  • True colours of NDA Government are exposed, says YSR
  • EC orders probe into controversial booklet
  • IT notices to former MPs, MLAs,
  • Pensioners' State-level meet on March 23
  • Identify sensitive booths, police told
  • EC officials call on Lyngdoh
  • Two TRS activists held with explosives
  • Briefly
  • Crime Watch

    Andhra Pradesh - Others

  • A pauper politician
  • Sonia road show fails to enthuse Congressmen
  • Tomato growers destroy furniture
  • BJP making arrangements for Advani meeting
  • Silent protest planned against eviction of poor
  • One-year jail for man in theft case

    Bangalore

  • Man hacked to death, another found murdered
  • Temple lands up for grabs?
  • Load shedding may rob cricket fans of some action
  • Ramesh Kumar accused of abetting murder
  • Identity cards to be issued today
  • `Ujwala Movement'
  • Free service to remove garbage
  • Flights diverted to Bangalore
  • Name of layout changed
  • Around The City
  • In Bangalore Today
  • Trade in narcotics thriving in city

    Barometer

  • Exchange rates
  • Bullion rates
  • Stock Market Index

    Bellary

  • Vishwakarmas seek Congress ticket

    Bidar

  • Drinking water scarcity affects Basavakalyan taluk

    Bijapur

  • Bijapur to get cold chain
  • Dandhargi to contest in Council polls

    Briefly

  • Inflation at 5.32 p.c.
  • Nod for ICICI Bank issue
  • AirTel cuts processing fee on prepaid cards
  • IOB's Lok Adalat
  • Acting CMD of Punjab & Sind Bank
  • New Chairman of AAI

    Business

  • Govt. may fix ONGC share price at Rs. 750
  • IMF warns against high fiscal deficit
  • Industrial production up 7.4 p.c. in January
  • Infosys leads recovery, Sensex up 51 points
  • Congress alleges multi-crore scam in disinvestment
  • MRF chief seeks level field in rubber prices
  • Foreign capital aggravates employees' concerns
  • Rupee edges up
  • Gelli quits GTB board again
  • TMB adopts accounts for six years
  • 3-G phones to run on open source software

    Cartoons

  • Cartoon

    Chennai

  • Efforts aimed at maintaining present supply: Metrowater
  • Cricket updates for Chennai Telephones mobile subscribers
  • Two arrested for robbery
  • Man wanted in arson cases held
  • Metrowater open house today
  • 'Commercial tax assessees being harassed on the altar of revenue'
  • Telegraph department pulled up for delayed delivery of death message
  • Around The City
  • In Chennai Today

    Chess

  • Good day for GMs

    Coimbatore

  • Consumer body flays processing fee collection
  • BSNL grievances meet
  • More villages under sanitation scheme
  • Health camp for children
  • Around The City
  • In Coimbatore Today
  • When VVIP security is priority

    Cricket

  • Stage set for a gripping series
  • Smith, Hinds rescue West Indies
  • Pitch and weather report
  • Dalmiya, Mani arrive in Karachi
  • Record book deal for Waugh
  • Zimbabwe beats Bangladesh
  • Indian women make clean sweep
  • Controversy enlivens first Test

    Crossword

  • The Hindu Crossword 7930
  • Solution to puzzle 7929

    Cuddalore

  • Vehicle tax collection from March 26

    Cuddapah

  • BSF deployment likely in two constituencies

    Dindigul

  • Rs. 539.11-cr. annual credit plan for Dindigul
  • Platform ticket vending machine for Dindigul rly station

    Editorials

  • A CASTLE BUILT ON QUICKSAND?
  • TO TACKLE EXTREMISM

    Front Page

  • DD, cable operators can relay telecast of Karachi ODI
  • High security in Karachi for today's match
  • Separate state impossible: Karuna
  • Centre gets a week to clarify stand on autonomy to IIMs
  • Yatra legitimate political activity: CEC
  • Court vacates stay on cricket stadium work
  • Warne joins 500 club

    Golf

  • Vijay Kumar triumphs

    Gujarat

  • Supreme Court admits Gujarat's appeal in Best Bakery case
  • List will throw up surprises, says Congress chief

    Gulbarga

  • Kisan Sabha to launch campaign from March 15
  • Several tahsildars get marching orders in Gulbarga
  • Notice to Deve Gowda likely
  • Shanappa decries criticism against newcomers in BJP

    Hassan

  • MP seeks cash and grain for drought relief
  • Tight security for Advani's visit
  • BJP not communal: MLC

    Himachal Pradesh

  • Hectic activity in Congress camps

    Hockey

  • Poland defeats Malaysia
  • Yet another India-Pakistan duel today

    Hyderabad

  • Two women fatally run over by MMTS train
  • You'd just say wow!
  • Helpline for students
  • Death of three bison worries zoo officials
  • In the driver's seat through slush and sand
  • Close on the heels, literally
  • Traffic violation: eSeva centres to accept fine
  • Raymond remembered
  • Probe corruption charges against CM: Parvati
  • Minister promises redressal of grievances
  • Stay on cricket stadium construction vacated
  • Around The City
  • In Hyderabad Today

    India & World

  • Toronto gets set for a festival
  • 'Accord nuclear-weapon status to India, Pakistan'

    International

  • Spain in a state of shock as blasts toll mounts
  • Impeached Roh pins hopes on court decision
  • Rajiv assassination the gravest mistake: Karuna
  • Britain reviews security steps
  • Cleared of wrong-doing
  • Only two survive disaster
  • A Great Wall myth
  • Focus on administration of Gaza Strip
  • Court blocks gay marriages

    Jammu & Kashmir

  • J&K Council chairman justifies decision on Bill

    Jharkand

  • Sonia to attend Cong.-JMM talks

    Karnataka

  • AIPJD to fight elections on Janata Dal (U) symbol
  • The `Kurukshetra' of State politics
  • `Ensure harmony, create jobs'
  • Voters face a dilemma
  • Arsonists fuelling forest fires, say greens
  • Form all-party panel for relief work: BJP
  • Bangalore among Advani's favourite cities
  • Congress reposes faith in Venkatesh Naik
  • Congress leader sees power struggle in BJP
  • Deve Gowda makes light of `yatras'
  • Hospital ties up with heart foundation
  • She came to Bangalore in a car
  • Yeshwantpur police to take Telgi into custody
  • Farmers of north Karnataka may get relief soon
  • High Court upholds strictures against civil judge
  • Muslim forum to enter poll fray
  • Workshop on film-making
  • CISF celebrates Raising Day
  • Briefly

    Karnataka - Others

  • 82 p.c. voters get identity cards in Chikmagalur
  • Rs. 1.40 cr. released for drought-hit areas
  • Sonia may contest from Bellary: Kondaiah
  • Gunpowder seized
  • Seminar on `Dalit Prajne' from today

    Kerala

  • Lottery case: Centre told to file affidavit
  • KPCC recommends 65 names for 13 seats
  • Local bodies told to divert 20 per cent Plan funds
  • Antony, Thankachan leave for Delhi with candidates' list
  • `BJP, Congress trying to create bi-party system'
  • Film Chamber decides to restart production work
  • `Drought relief as per Central team's recommendation'
  • Advani's remarks `unjustified': CPI(M)
  • Wahab declares assets worth Rs. 130 crores
  • Tourism through college clubs
  • Film star launches political party
  • RSS showers praise on Antony
  • Cricket fans' association offers pooja
  • 1,400 borewells to be dug
  • Expelled from CPI
  • Award for Sugathakumari
  • Briefly

    Kochi

  • Doctor-patient relationship worsening: Ekbal
  • Ocean liner berths at Kochi port
  • Corporation council meet called off
  • Police criticised for framing tourist
  • Exhibition on AKPCTA activities
  • Order on bunks revised
  • Around The City
  • In Kochi Today
  • Victims of feel-good schemes

    Kottayam

  • LDF launches campaign in Kottayam

    Kurnool

  • EC urged to allow right to reject candidates

    Leader Page Articles

  • Is 'citizen' a masculine noun?
  • An agenda beyond the elections

    Letters to the Editor

  • Cricket mania
  • Shaheen-II
  • Real-life heroes
  • Bharat Uday
  • BJP publicity
  • Vande Mataram
  • Short-sighted Bill
  • Domestic violence
  • ISD rates

    Madhya Pradesh

  • M.P. Congress has new team

    Madikeri

  • Narayanaguru Dharma Paripalana Yogam centenary on March 21
  • Mela organisers unhappy with DC's decision

    Madurai

  • Varsity proposes decentralisation of valuation process
  • `Diabetes becoming a major cause of retinopathy'
  • CII pursuing `branding' of cities and towns
  • `Refusal to read warning of experts cause for water crisis'
  • Writ jurisdiction for HC Bench sought
  • Serijabanu seeks possession of cash
  • Stop sand quarrying on Vaigai riverbed
  • Lifer for murder
  • Seven policemen reinstated
  • IMFL shop looted
  • Around The City
  • In Madurai Today
  • Confusion may be confounded

    Maharashtra

  • BJP, Sena MLAs not to resign

    Mangalore

  • `Competition is the key element of free economy'
  • Presentation of `Dasa Keerthana, prabhavali' today
  • Women stage demonstration
  • New chapter of Society of Critical Care Medicine
  • Award for Dandakeri
  • Student killed in road accident
  • Engagements

    Mysore

  • Siddaramaiah confident of good show
  • Plan for another Defence canteen kicks up a row
  • Tibetan women take out march
  • Town Hall in Mysore to be spruced up

    Nalgonda

  • Second-rung leaders much sought after

    National

  • Telecast series with Ten Sports logo, says Madras High Court
  • Democracy will emerge victorious: PM
  • 'The reckless have been rewarded'
  • J&K Bill atrocious: Advani
  • Congress rule will give women real empowerment: Sonia
  • Congress criticises 'rath yatra habit'
  • Strawberries in the snow
  • India emerging strong: RSS
  • No rift with Vajpayee: Advani
  • Pappu Yadav arrested
  • Former CBI Director to publish book on Rajiv assassination
  • 'R.K. Laxman, an unambiguous genius'
  • A day of two Georges
  • Notice to Centre, Bihar, CBI on Dubey's charges
  • Stay on cricket stadium construction vacated
  • Power, phone cables disconnected
  • All-India pre-medical exam on April 11
  • Centre to screen IIMs' records
  • Special flights, trains, buses

    New Delhi

  • Congress confident of wresting seats from BJP
  • High capacity buses a boon for the disabled
  • EC catches Jagmohan on the wrong foot
  • Four held in exam paper leak case
  • Steps for quick action in eve-teasing, molestation cases
  • Delhi University to set up School of Design
  • Cop remanded for killing during anti-Mandal stir
  • Cell operators' bounty for cricket lovers
  • A tragedy foretold
  • Prayers for Indian cricket team's victory
  • Process to relocate Yamuna Pushta slums begins
  • Notices on liquor licence auction
  • Infighting may make going tough for BJP
  • Guard becomes victim of false complaint
  • Around The City
  • Briefly
  • In The Capital Today
  • Police in a fix over illegal arms

    News Analysis

  • A challenge no Government can take lightly

    Nizamabad

  • Nizamsagar ayacutdars build pressure on Government
  • Forum prefers development to separate State
  • TRS website launched

    Pathanamthitta

  • Drought relief measures reviewed
  • School opening
  • VS urges voters to defeat UDF

    Pondicherry

  • Drive against unauthorised banners, cut-outs
  • Traders express concern at delay in repairs to drainage
  • JD (S) to support PMK
  • 'Include fishermen in ST list'
  • Women get training in making coir-based products
  • 'Set up women's commission'

    Raichur

  • Degree examinations from April 24
  • Two killed in clash

    Religion

  • God submits to His devotees

    Shimoga

  • `Ayanur's exit will not affect Janata Party'
  • Delay in notifying change in name disappoints people

    Tamil Nadu

  • Government impleaded in CAS case
  • AIADMK ties won't sour again: Advani
  • Election is like Australia-Bangladesh match, says Advani
  • Extend coverage to poor pregnant women: Government
  • A vote for Vajpayee will serve State's interests: CM
  • `Thorough discussion must precede decision on technology'
  • Over 11,000 anganwadi centres converted into twin centres
  • One lakh IT jobs likely in 4 years
  • `Cleaner environment increases susceptibility to asthma attacks'
  • Globalisation `benefits' the rich
  • Students seek end to discord between directors
  • AIADMK manifesto the worst-ever: CPI
  • UGC to prepare report on faculty positions
  • Karunanidhi will also begin tour from the Marina
  • `Safety standards in industries not up to the mark'
  • Vasan warns of fitting reply
  • Muslim federation to support DPA
  • Rajasthan cultural show in State
  • Child workers rescued in Coimbatore
  • New hi-tech courses for women
  • Pensioners grievance meeting
  • Vanamamalai temple Brahmothsavam from March 25
  • Briefly

    Tamil Nadu - Others

  • `More funds needed to strengthen infrastructure'
  • Efforts to make Pudukottai child labour-free
  • Plan to restore water management system
  • Rs. 27 cr. mobilised as small savings
  • Give quality education, teachers told
  • Two killed in road mishap
  • Poll information centre opened
  • Body found
  • Fine imposed

    Tennis

  • Somdev, Vinod Sridhar in semifinals
  • Top players for TNTA tournament

    Thanjavur

  • `Education to inculcate spiritualism need of the hour'

    Thiruvananthapuram

  • Counselling system for school students
  • ADB aid sought
  • SI trainees injured
  • Around The City
  • In Thiruvananthapuram Today
  • Illegal cracker units proliferating

    This Day That Age

  • dated March 13, 1954: Role of Academy
  • dated March 13, 1954: Work of British Council
  • dated March 13, 1954: Indians in Tibet

    Thrissur

  • Decision to abandon `soft-Hindutva' may help Congress: RSP leader
  • Move to resume `thookkam' ritual criticised

    Tiruchi

  • Novel system to raise paddy with less water
  • `Information explosion makes research more accurate'
  • Set worthy goals, youths told
  • Rs. 3.50 cr. disbursed as loans to 1,200 SHGs
  • `Music brings about national integration'
  • Training programme for teachers
  • Around The City
  • In Tiruchi Today

    Tirunelveli

  • More workshops for SHGs planned in Nellai district

    Tirupati

  • CM `road show' draws huge crowds

    Udupi

  • Yoga can help students keep off bad influences: Ratnamma Heggade

    Uttar Pradesh

  • BJP will never get majority, says Arjun Singh
  • Cong. meeting disrupts exams

    Uttaranchal

  • WTO assures technical assistance

    Vellore

  • Adhere to rules, scan centres told

    Vijayawada

  • Congress leadership shines; workers disappointed
  • Congress raps Bandaru's comments on ryots suicide
  • Lotus Grounds clinches the issue
  • Heat and dust aside, it's Sonia magic all the way
  • Around The City
  • In Vijayawada Today

    Visakhapatnam

  • Ensure quality in distance education: NAAC chief
  • Car broker asked to repay amount
  • Stage set for SSC exam
  • RTC to introduce 80 mini buses
  • BSNL slashes annual rental deposit
  • Around The City
  • In Visakhapatnam Today

    Warangal

  • TDP leader flays Sonia remarks
  • Gelatin sticks found on two TRS men

    Weather

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