The Indian Express -- General

Monday, June 9 1997

Rushdie, BBC in row over book adaptation

The fugitive Indian-born author, Salman Rushdie is embroiled in a serious row with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over financial terms for the film adaptation of his much acclaimed novel, Midnight's Children.

Corrupt British MPs face jail under new law

Corrupt British Members of Parliament will face up to seven years in jail under tough new proposals to be announced on Monday.

Taj-sponsored facelift for Gateway on the anvil

The Gateway of India is finally getting a facelift. The Taj Mahal Hotel has undertaken a project to beautify its surroundings at an estimated expenditure of Rs 1.5 crore.

Historic 4-nation pact shows promise

Centre eases pension payment rules

Encroached forest land seized by Government

Cause of inferno still a mystery

Relief work in full swing at temple

Project Elephant proves to be a mammoth task

Leghari absolved in Murtaza murder case

Planning body to discuss transfer of centrally aided schemes

Illegal school admission form racket busted

Danger to animals stalls expressway

Teachers in aided schools are also entitled to pension

Suburbs score over city colleges