The drama of the ongoing football extravaganza has been made more memorable by some of the strongest teams making an exit in the early rounds. The demise
of France, Italy, Argentina and Portugal indicate a possible ground shift in the world of international
soccer. There is a feeling that by bringing the World
Cup to Asia, the game has been liberated and a
levelling of standards achieved. Also, co-hosts Korea and Japan have shown that an inspiring, well-managed tournament can be organised by unheralded
football powers.

The Muslim riot victims continue to languish in relief camps unable to make a fresh start with the inadequate compensation.
 

Digvijay Singh, his eyes clearly on elections next year, makes a cursory effort to improve roads in the state.

Subhash Yadav is rising as the new force in the power struggle between Laloo's
brothers-in-law.

The erosion of popular faith in politicians has thrust new responsibilities on the monarchy. How far can Gyanendra go?

A pension plan is a good way of protection against price rise.

Two Kolkata-based banks undergo a makeover and become test cases in public-sector restructuring.

After sliding for years, the primary market shows signs of revival with plans for issues worth Rs 30,000 crore.

Madhya Pradesh police chief creates history by empowering his lowly
constables.

Antiques worth crores of rupees lie unclaimed in police custody
in Rajasthan.

It's never too early to start learning, or so it seems with infants as young as three months attending classes.

Glamour girls have it good as star appearances ensure media mileage and easy money.

At 34, Devgan has broken away from the action-hero mould to carve a niche for himself as an actor with an exciting repertoire of skills.

Digvijay perhaps thought he was being clever when he bypassed Medha Patkar and wrote to Arundhati Roy to mediate.

Political doublespeak is having a free run in Orissa with the BJP opposing the forced deportation of Bangladeshi refugees.

If Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren had his way, he would want to sit in both houses of Parliament.

Karunanidhi staves off criticism on his party being weak and explains the bypoll defeats.

A ready reckoner for Tendulkarphiles on the life and times of the master batsman.

Ramya Krishnan , Piyush Pandey , Shreya Ghosal , Indira Gandhi & Perizaad Zorabian