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The Gulf war
An armed conflict broke out between Iraq and a coalition of forces led by the United States in January 1991, following Iraq's invasion into Kuwait and its refusal to withdraw.
Updated on Jan 28, 2005 03:13 PM IST
PTI | Prakash Pillai (HindustanTimes.com), New Delhi
Are these Kashmir?s last red lines?
Once described as a nuclear flashpoint by US President George Bush, Jammu and Kashmir holds a special place in the geo-politics of the world, and more particularly South Asia. With the two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, staking their claim on the state, the issue has attracted much international attention. The fear in the minds of the world leaders was a war, probably a nuclear war between the two neighbours, which have already fought two wars in the past.
Published on Oct 30, 2002 05:20 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Congress to stake claim for J&K govt
The Congress Party is learnt to have decided to stake claim for formation of a government in Jammu and Kashmir without the support of People's Democratic Party (PDP). The decision was taken at a meeting of the senior Congress leaders chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi at Delhi on Tuesday night. The party also authorised Sonia to make an announcement in this regard. The meeting was held after the deadlock continued over the Congress and PDP gunning for the Chief Minister's position.
Published on Oct 22, 2002 11:00 PM IST
PTI | HindustanTimes.com/Agencies, New Delhi
Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (Army of the Pure)
Lashkar is among the few terrorist organisations that has resorted to strikes in Indian territory outside J&K.
Updated on Sep 27, 2002 08:39 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com
Vir Sanghvi: The suave charmer
One of the best-known faces of Indian journalism, Vir Sanghvi has held many a coveted and high profile media position in his illustrious career.
Updated on Apr 25, 2004 07:07 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com
Khushwant Singh: The feisty sardar
Arguably India's most popular author, Khushwant Singh's prolific literary output over the years has overshadowed his careers as a journalist and a diplomat.
Updated on Mar 11, 2004 11:11 AM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com
Karan Thapar: The TV guy
Think drama in Indian television interviews and the first name that flashes across most minds is Karan Thapar.
Updated on Sep 28, 2002 08:43 PM IST
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