India's bin laden October 1 in Srinagar was not as dramatic as
September 11 in the US. But the attack on the J&K Assembly emphasises
the reality that India continues to be a permanent victim of jehad, that
the author of the blast is the bin Laden of Kandahar vintage.
PAKISTAN
Reclaiming The
Faith Despite Pakistan's extremist image, the country
is home to a wide cross-section of people holding moderate views on religion.
After the terrorist attacks on the US, it is this non-confrontationist
lobby that is waging a coup against the militant and vocal religious extremists.
AFGHANISTAN
Ready
To Strike The US strategy to strike the Taliban
includes making use of the Northern Alliance, favoured by Russia and Iran
and distrusted by Pakistan. In its military pact with the front, the US
should keep in mind the future power equations in Afghanistan.
THE NATION
End
Of An Era The Congress needs to fill the leadership vacuum created by the
death of Madhavrao Scindia soon if it is to remain a force as the Opposition
Carrier
Of An Epic I compare India to Draupadi in the dice scene
of the Mahabharata ... she keeps unfolding," says French scriptwriter
Jean-Claude Carriere in mildly accented English and an understanding that
extends beyond touristy applause. more...
With a dramatic fall in the viewership of Kaun
Banega Crorepati, Star makes a last-ditch effort to prop up its ratings.
INDIA TODAY's Himanshi Dhawan analyses the revival struggle of
the pasha of programmes in Survival
Of The Fittest