Week ahead: Wall Street staring at more disappointing data - Economic Times

US equities face an array of data next week on the state of the fragile economic recovery, which is hitting some fairly rough patches.

Pakistan's Punjab turning into hotbed of extremism, U.S. had warned - The Hindu

While Pakistan's security establishment is yet to be convinced that militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed need to be done away with, U.S. diplomats have long been sending...

Benazir asked U.S. for security, was turned away - The Hindu

Two months before her assassination in December 2007, Benazir Bhutto's forebodings about her violent end and her suspicions that elements in the Musharraf regime were out to eliminate her, l...

Nawaz Sharif too sought U.S. help to protect himself - The Hindu

Shaken by Benazir Bhutto's assassination in December 2007, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had approached the U.S. for advice and technical expertise to ensure his own security. ...

136099: Pakistan elections and Bhutto assasination investigation - The Hindu

Complicating the PPP decision-making are growing indications of a leadership struggle.

833: Pakistan, Islamic terror and HUA - The Hindu

Benazir Bhutto said she was picking up disturbing intelligence of the existence of religious madrassas and other institutions, including youth training camps which could be spawning terrorism.

230969: Extremism in Southern Punjab and Northern Sindh - The Hindu

Though the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) continue to grab headlines for terrorist violence, poor and underdeveloped regions in the rest of "settled" Pakistan are increasingly the recruiting and training ground for extremism and militancy.

208236: Punjab Home Secretary fears Hafiz Saeed's release - The Hindu

Admitting that they are "facing a tough time in the courts," Asif related that the LHC has asked for the evidence that the Home Department used to extend the detention. "There has never been a case against them," he noted, "and we have no criminal record of these gentlemen."

127495: Discussion with Bhutto designees regarding security - The Hindu

Even with support from the government, serious threats against Bhutto will persist.

178082: Extremist recruitment on the rise in southern Punjab - The Hindu

During recent trips to southern Punjab, Principal Officer was repeatedly told that a sophisticated jihadi recruitment network had been developed in the Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan Divisions.

128579: security status of Benazir Bhutto when she was assasinated - The Hindu

It was made clear to the PPP representatives that certain dangers were inherent in the return of Bhutto to Karachi, mostly directed by elements from the northern areas.

126768: Bhutto asks Ambassador for security assessment assistance - The Hindu

Embassy strongly recommends against providing a U.S. Government evaluation, saying it will inevitably expose performance gaps that would not meet American standards of training and equipment.

127580: Ambassador's meeting with Benazir Bhutto on security and investigation of Karachi attack - The Hindu

Benazir Bhutto claimed that the Sindh Government had informed her that if she goes to Larkhana (her ancestral home), she would be attacked.

Benazir spoke of terror camps, bid to oust her - The Hindu

Four months before she was dismissed as Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time, Benazir Bhutto spoke to U.S. officials about the existence of training camps that could be spawning terr...

Tanvir boosts Pakistan's total - The Hindu

Tanvir Ahmed completed a maiden half-century and frustrated West Indies with Saeed Ajmal for close to two hours, as Pakistan was dismissed for 272 shortly before lunch in the second Test on Saturd...

One down, two to go on ‘Survival Sunday' - The Hindu

Five teams will be fighting for survival on Sunday as the English Premier League reaches its climax with what is poised to be one of the most fraught relegation battles in years. Wi...

2.5 lakh students likely to be recruited by IT firms this year - The Hindu

A whopping 2.5 lakh students are expected to be recruited by Information Technology companies in the country this year, as against the 1.6 lakh last year. Though the requirement is huge, it is ver...

Wet grinder units to float company, approach government for bulk orders - The Hindu

Wet grinder manufacturers here plan to come together and establish a separate company with an eye on possible bulk orders from the State government for supply of mixers and grinders under a specia...

Rajiv Gandhi remembered - The Hindu

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's 20th death anniversary was observed in a simple ceremony at which an anti-terrorism pledge was taken, at his memorial in Sriperumbudur, 40 km from here,...

2.5 lakh students likely to be recruited by IT firms this year - The Hindu

A whopping 2.5 lakh students are expected to be recruited by Information Technology companies in the country this year, as against the 1.6 lakh last year. Though the requirement is huge, it is ver...

Pattali Makkal Katchi may lose recognition as a State party - The Hindu

The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), which bagged just three seats in the Assembly elections, will, in all likelihood, lose its recognition as a State party. In contrast, the Desiya Murpokku Dr...

G.K. Vasan to visit Norway - The Hindu

Union Minister of Shipping G.K. Vasan will visit Norway to improve bilateral cooperation in maritime trade and development. According to an official release, he will hold talks with Trond G...

Tourists flock Doddabetta peak - The Hindu

No visitor to the Queen of Hill Stations can consider his or her trip complete without spending an hour experiencing an aerial view of nature's splendour from the Doddabetta peak. Long consi...

Medical varsity relaxes eligibility criteria for some courses - The Hindu

The basic minimum qualification for taking up a diploma or degree course in allied health sciences offered by Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University has been reduced to 10th standard pass, it...

Errors in wanted list not a big issue: Pak - Indian Express

Pakistan wants the errors in the list of 50 fugitives sent by India to be set aside.

Metro Rail agrees to cut number of stabling lines - The Hindu

This will reduce land to be acquired in Koyambedu market

State-AAI meeting to discuss Chennai airport expansion - The Hindu

Issues relating to expansion and modernisation of Chennai airport, and the delay in completing the first phase of the modernisation project, will be discussed at a high-level meeting here next Thur...

Discerning outlook needed on computer courses - The Hindu

Jostling for space among a crowd of women at a recent job fair in the city, were three young women, all science graduates from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, who have been living in a host...

Ennore port-NH 5 direct access proposed - The Hindu

Northern Port Access Road, one more project to improve connectivity to the Ennore port has been proposed to the State government. Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) recently subm...

Report on pumping station after study - The Hindu

Pallavaram MLA P. Dhan Singh on Saturday inspected the main pumping station of the underground drainage network project of the Pallavaram Municipality. Speaking to reporters at the facility,...

Man's body found in gutted car - The Hindu

It is suspected to be that of a building contractor of Anna Nagar West Extension

Helmet rule to be enforced from May 28 - The Hindu

The Chennai Traffic Police have announced that action will be initiated against motorcyclists found not wearing helmets. The directive comes into force with effect from May 28.According to p...

Taking the joy of reading to children - The Hindu

Zahera Begum, who recently cleared her class XII examination standing first in the Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School, Saidapet, does not remember reading any book, barring the ones that form p...

How the tablet revolution is unfolding - Economic Times

In little over a year, tablets have redefined the tech business and is threatening to pip laptops and PCs as the must-have computing gadget.

Aamir and Asvin in last four - The Hindu

Aamir Sohrab (Kerala) and Asvin Ram (Coimbatore) defeated their opponents with ease and entered the under-16 boys' singles semifinals in the Lifespring State-level tennis tournament at the Lifespri...

Gao and Rutuja triumph - The Hindu

Arjun Kadhe's fight-back came pretty late in the match and by then China's Gao Xin, the top seed, had settled in quite well. Gao put all his might, as he always does for every point, to que...

Maiden title for Manav Jaini - The Hindu

Manav Jaini outsmarted top-seeded Ashok Kumar in the 36-hole final to emerge champion in the SRF matchplay championship at the Delhi Golf Club here on Saturday.Jaini, who had top-five finis...

I love Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron for its sheer madness: Abhisehk Sharma - DNA India

Abhishek Sharma is the writer-director of last year’s Tere Bin Laden. Here, he talks of five films that influenced him as a filmmaker

Ameen, Tharanya emerge fastest - The Hindu

Four meet records took a tumble on the opening day of the Sri Krishna Institutions 84th Tamil Nadu State senior athletics championship for men and women at the Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.<...>

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