UN welcomes with gusto Indian move to sign CTBT; US cautious
The United Nations has reacted with gusto and the United States with caution, to India's move to sign the nuclear test ban treaty after successful conclusion of its strategic talks with Washington.

Rabri seeks meet with President
Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi yesterday send a fax to President K R Narayanan seeking an appointment with him to explain the issues raised against her Government. Meanwhile, a harried BJP was grappling with its allies' opposition.

Laloo told to surrender on Oct 28
The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed petitions of former Bihar Chief Ministers Laloo Prasad Yadav and Jagannath Mishra and seven others challenging Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) by a special court at Patna in the multi-crore fodder scam case and directed them to surrender before the special court on October 28.

Letters to the editor

LEISURE
  Of heads, tales and an undying passion
  KarmaCola for these in-between times

SPORTS
  India team back at full strength
  India bank on teen trio and the experience of Bhagyashree

EXPRESSIONS
  From the UN pulpit
  Renaissance in Teheran

BUSINESS
  DoT revises bidding norms for basic services
  P&G to bring Vicks products under one brand

GENERAL
  Hunted Taslima faces renewed death threats
  Indoor games: Karunanidhi changes venue for bash

POLITICS
  Pawar denies bid to form alternative Govt in Maaharashtra
  Safeguard image, BJP president urges cadre