BJP gets that sinking feeling
Once again, the BJP-led government fumbled for a response to an ultimatum from AIADMK chief J Jayalalitha before backtracking and giving in to her demand. Panic spread when Jayalalitha threatened to withdraw support "in an hour'' if Prime Minister A B Vajpayee did not disown Parliamentary Affairs Minister P R Kumaramangalam's adverse remarks against her.

Serbs capture 3 American soldiers
The conflict in the Balkans got dirtier on Thursday following the capture of three American soldiers by Serbs, prompting more tough talk from NATO and US officials and escalated bombing of Belgrade.

BJP lacks administrative skills -- Jaya
AIADMK chief Jayalalitha has said that the BJP has long been in the Opposition and does not know how to handle power due to less administrative experience. Jayalalitha said the BJP has to understand that in a coalition government major policy decisions cannot be made without consultations with the coalition partners or informing them and added that this leads to friction between its allies.

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LEISURE
  Pandals, parking lots... Anandpur Sahib dolled up for the show
  Sabarimala dhoti tied in a myriad knots over `ban' on its sale

SPORTS
  Mongia-Mahesh in third spot
  Trainers' strike spoils extra race day

EXPRESSIONS
  Paradox of Good Friday
  The sad irony of Balkan exodus

BUSINESS
  Customs stir stalls cargo clearance
  Anand Rathi is BSE chief

GENERAL
  Inventor of pin code dead
  Create a district and then watch it crumble

POLITICS
  CBI drags feet on Laloo, BJP loses only plank
  Parliament recess extended by 3 days