Ever since the biggest military build-up in the history
of the subcontinent began six months ago, the
prospect of war was never far away. But the decision
to go to war is usually a last resort: when all alternatives, diplomatic or political, have failed. As
war clouds gather ominously on the borders, the
Indian Government is talking tough and appears
ready to follow up its words with action. An
EXCLUSIVE preview of some of the strike options
being considered by the Centre against the Musharraf regime in Pakistan.

The assassination of Lone has made it a more daunting task for the Centre to ensure the holding of fair elections in Kashmir.

For the Pakistani people, an Indian attack is an immediate possibility. Musharraf may still avert it.
 

Increasingly sceptical of Musharraf, Uncle Sam is tilting towards India. But it doesn't want war.

Dixit's new book puts the interlocked destinies of South Asia's most volatile adversaries in a historical perspective.

Ten launches in two months —soft-drink manufacturers are pulling out all stops to sizzle a stagnant market.

For all its ills, this year's budget may help many middle class people realise their desire to work for themselves.

Prolific growth of the toxic mimosa threatens Kaziranga's most-famous resident—the one-horned rhino.

A village in Raghurajpur district of Orissa is the canvas for reviving the dying art of
mural painting.

The Mumbai police get tough with
the city's 'girlie bars'.

Despite an unprecedented Indian presence along the Croisette, India did not quite stop the press at the Cannes film festival.

Mrinal Sen's first movie in nine years is refreshingly different from the filmmaker's signature style.

If Pakistan is culpable for sponsoring terrorism, the US is guilty of ignoring it.

India's inexplicable failure to capitalise on their early lead cost them the series.

The use of the term "fire assault" against Pakistan by Jaswant Singh indicates that he takes pride in his military background.

Though Laloo's request for an army band on the occasion of his daughter's wedding was met, he was denied the buggy.

The competitive AIDS advocacy bug
seems to have bitten our members
of Parliament.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, on corruption, criticism and the Congress.

One more book on the royal massacre and the mystery remains unravelled.

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