The Indian Express -- General

Thursday, December 25 1997

Scientists bring to life dead N-reactor

After three years, scientists at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station have now recommissioned its second unit, RAPS-II, enabling it to begin operations by February 1998. Described as one of the toughest operations in nuclear technology, not only has this revival been accomplished using extremely cost effective indigenous technology, it has also extended the life of RAPS-II by about 30 years.

Emir shakes sleepy Qatar out of stupor with reforms

Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifaal-Thani who took power in Qatar 2/1-2 years ago by overthrowing his father is now shaking things up at home and rattling his Gulf neighbours, like powerful Saudi Arabia, with an independent streak. Hamad is beginning to change Qatar's image as the Gulf's most backward state, gained during the 23-year reign of his father.

Carlos gets lifer for triple murder

A French court early on Wednesday convicted the revolutionary Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, known as "Carlos the Jackal", for the murder of two unarmed French investigators and a Lebanese national and sentenced him to life in prison. The verdict capped an eight-day trial in which the Venezuelan-born Sanchez was unable to refute evidence tying him to the alleged charges.

Harshad's flat auction flops

CAG flays Tea Board for duplication of projects

Nomadic tribes plan Black Day to demand benefits

Martyrs' memorial in Pune

Shattering skies

US not against Russian nuclear reactor sale

Russia to sell its emission quotas

Carlos gets lifer for triple murder

Mexican massacre

World Vignettes -- JFK's death is Vietnam's loss

Kofi Annan denies writing anti-US letter

Emir shakes sleepy Qatar out of stupor with reforms