A tiny device with immense scope
Dr Thomas Thundat, 43, and his colleagues at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, are developing a device that can detect not only landmines but explosives hidden in airport luggage.
Interpol denies police claim about British national
Kulu Superintendent of Police S Venu Gopal had claimed that Interpol had classified information about Ian Stillman, who was arrested near Manali and sentenced to 10 years in prison for involvement in the drugs trade.
MONEY
World Bank happy with India's progress on reform path
India's economic dynamism depends on its state governments, according to a senior Bank official. But more states must embrace change.
Gangwal may stay with US Air despite UAL debacle
The New York Times reported that the airline's pilots and workers are disappointed with CEO Gangwal and chairman Stephen Wolf.
SPECIAL
Lara Dutta to move to Manhattan
Her agent at Wilhelmina Models Inc confirmed that the former Miss Universe would move to Manhattan to pursue her acting and modelling career.
MESSAGE BOARD
Will the Indo-Pak summit create history?
Will Prime Minister Vajpayee of India and Chief Executive Musharraf of Pakistan be able to make a decisive break from a past of suspicion and conflict? Express your opinion.
CRICKET
India maintain unbeaten run
Sachin Tendulkar got his second century on Zimbabwean soil as the Indians coasted to a six-wicket win over the Windies.
MOVIES
Not one Hindi film at the 26th Toronto film festival
Stay tuned for announcements, say organisers.
GUIDE TO THE NET
Lights, camera, Internet
Three new Hollywood movies focus on the World Wide Web.
Drugs in sport
Five sites that give you the lowdown.
What are emoticons?
Bubbles helps out.
X Files hero paints with his posterior
David Duchovny sits butt naked on a canvas to create his masterpieces.
COLUMNS
No ready cure for this cancer
'Today, the Indo-Pak cancer has assumed almost terminal proportions. There is no cure -- not even the non-invasive surgery at the LoC as suggested by the 'peace with Pakistan' brigade,' says Arvind Lavakare.
Mala fide in Madras
'The Centre decided to pick on the governor of Tamil Nadu as they are loath to take on the mercurial Jayalalithaa, whom they may yet feel the need to ally with at some future point,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.
UTI: The messy changeover
'UTI's days as an investment behemoth with a disproportionate influence over the stock markets are numbered,' says Sucheta Dalal.
Going beyond Glucon-D
Prem Panicker rubbishes a recent report alleging widespread use of drugs by some Indian cricketers.
Minister
The Music Review of 'Yeh Raaste...'
The Navy's New Instructors