Follow up by both leaders crucial, say
American experts
The overriding consensus, however, was that envisaging any dramatic breakthroughs would be wishful thinking and that it was likely the stalemate over the Kashmir imbroglio would remain.

COLUMN
Mutually Advantageous Detente
'The real opportunity for Pakistanis and Indians alike lies in understanding that our continuing conflict is an irritant that undermines the larger opportunity -- to mount the stage of the entire world together,' says Ashwin Mahesh.

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NEWS
Discordant notes ring out for Bhaskar Menon
A former employee has accused the music industry legend of sexual harassment in a Los Angeles court.

Rice Ignores South Asia in foreign policy speech
The US National Security Adviser's speech at National Press Club had no mention at all of the subcontinent or the upcoming summit. Instead, she valiantly defended President Bush's National Missile Defence plans.

US slams Pak for human trafficking
Islamabad, however, is in the company of some of Washington's major allies like Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Greece.

MONEY
CBI finds $80 mn in Parekh's Swiss a/c
The CBI is now trying to unravel the havala route through which the sum was transferred to the bank and the conduit used by the broker for this purpose.

Asian firms major revenue generators in US Asian Indians accounted for the largest share of minority-owned business revenues in the US at 52%.

MOVIES
Deepa Mehta to sue writer Sunil Gangopadhaya
The film-maker and her producer cry defamation.

AB Plays Tough Cop in Real Life!
The actor launches a crusade against piracy

Fardeen exempt from appearing in court
Professional assignments the reason.

SPORTS
Kunjarani lifts gold
The Indian strongwoman emerged best in the 48 kgs category at the 14th Asian senior women's weightlifting championships.

CRICKET
Lanka tour will be challenging: Dravid
The India vice-captain said he was disappointed with the way he played in the final of the tri-series, against the West Indies.

Aussies unprecedented favourites
As per the odds being offered, punters would lose even if they bet correctly on an Australian Ashes series win.