The Indian Express

Friday, July 25 1997

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Brilliant team effort puts India in final
India outclassed Bangladesh and pipped Pakistan in the net run-rate to earn a place in the final -- their fifth in as many appearances -- and in the process, gave a wake-up call to Sri Lanka before their summit clash for cricket supremacy in the Asian region.

Bandit Veerappan sticks to his guns
Sandalwood smuggler Veerappan is adamant on general amnesty and has given ten days to the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Governments to respond to his demand, Nakkeeran editor R R Gopal said. He has threatened to kill the nine Karnataka forest officials held hostage, if his demand is not accepted.

Netanyahu hardens stand on Golan Heights
Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and voiced his support for legislative measures designed to prevent a return of the Golan Heights to Syria.

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Mahasweta wins Magsaysay award

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