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OID‰‰†‰KOID‰‰†‰OID‰‰†‰MOID‰‰†‰C New Delhi, Thursday,June 5, 2003www.timesofindia.com Capital 32 pages* Invitation Price Rs. 1.50 International India Times Sport Dominican student Changes in UP will India draw with is crowned echo at the Centre, Australia in Miss Universe says Ajit Singh tri-nation hockey Page 14 Page 11 Page 21 WIN WITH THE TIMES Cut-offs meet boot-cut jeans Established 1838 Neeraj Paul PM’s googly traps party Bennett, Coleman & Co., Ltd. If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back ? Vajpayee says Advani will lead BJP in next elections By Smita Gupta confusion, said: ‘‘Vajpayeeji — Steven Wright Twist in the tale TIMES NEWS NETWORK is our undisputed leader. He is our PM and will be our PM NEWS DIGEST New Delhi: In his character- ‘‘A self-confident nation and a self-confident party. Neither tired, in the future, too. The PM istic fashion, Prime Minister meant that Advaniji has al- West Asia peace: Israeli and Vajpayee threw the BJP into nor retired. The party will march to victory under the leadership of ways led the election cam- Palestinian leaders exchanged a tizzy at a felicitation func- paign and formulated the poll pledges to end violence and work Advani’’ tion on Wednesday evening. strategy.’’ In short, he is for a Palestinian state at a summit After describing the success- — Vajpayee with US President Bush. P14 ‘‘commander of the forces’’. es of his three-nation tour ‘‘We want to be under your But the BJP’s explanations BJP MP behind bars: The BJP and the place of honour India leadership. You are not only the notwithstanding, the PM’s MP from Anand, Deepak Patel alias had today in the comity of na- leader of the BJP,the NDA, India cryptic comments at the end tions, he said, ‘‘Neither tired Sathi, has been arrested for alleged- but also mine and Advani’s... of an otherwise innocuous ly embezzling around Rs 77 crore nor retired, Advaniji will speech — the focus of which from a cooperative bank. P12 lead the party to victory in Advani will be the sarathi’’ — Venkaiah Naidu was the growing importance the next elections,’’ and then of India in the world — are sat down. being read against the back- PEOPLE POWER Even as the audience at 7, country and the nation will by the Vajpayee and Advani. ground of the events of the Speak your mind—loud and free. Race Course Road, which in- remain under your leader- On Tuesday, he retracted his last few days. Question of the week: cluded top BJP leaders and ship. Vajpayeeji is the leader statement, saying the PM was In his speech at Wednes- Will CAS benefit the viewer or senior ministers, including of the nation, the NDA, the the undisputed leader. add to his woes? day’s function, Advani Deputy Prime Minister L K party, my leader and Advani- Caught in the cross-fire, stressed that Vajpayee’s skills Call today at 23492136 ( between 12 noon and Advani, defence minister ji’s leader.’’ Naidu clarified on Wednes- 1 pm ) You can fax us on 2332 3346 / 2371 5832 in the foreign policy arena, e-mail: [email protected]. Your George Fernandes and fi- The Prime Minister’s star- day that the baton of leader- noticed first when he was response, along with your name, will be published in nance minister Jaswant tling remark came after a se- ship is not being passed to Morarji Desai’s external af- SUNDAY TIMES OF INDIA Singh, were trying to unravel ries of confusing statements Advani. ‘‘He (the PM) meant fairs minister, had taken the June 8, 2003 the significance of his words, by Naidu. On Monday, Naidu Advaniji will lead the party country from Pokhran to his party president Venkaiah indicated that the BJP’s cam- campaign.’’ Party general sharing a table with G-8 lead- Naidu leapt to his feet and paign in the next elections secretary Mukhtar Abbas ers, and India today was thus rushed to the podium: ‘‘The would be simultaneously led Naqvi, stressing there was no playing a global role. Woman parks fury on war-torn By Maneesh Pandey The first day of admissions at Delhi University saw a riot of colours defying of Rajiv Nair, whose wife al- Nair’s house in Vasant Nair’s wife soon came out of the blazing sun. More on page 3 TIMES NEWS NETWORK legedly deflated the tyre. Vihar, F-block. the house and asked him The owner of the car, ‘‘On my way back from of- why he had parked his car New Delhi: In a parking Colonel B R Malhotra (retd), fice, I saw the tyre was de- there. ‘‘She said anyone space row in Vasant Vihar, a reported the matter to flated. The driver of another who parks his car opposite woman allegedly got the the police. car told me that Nair’s secu- her house would face Campus fashion tyre of a car parked outside Police officers said if the rity guard had done it. similar consequences. I her house deflated. And as if charges are proved, the When I confronted him, he was in no mood to enter this wasn’t enough, she al- Nairs may get three months’ told me he had been asked to into an argument with a YOU SAID IT by Laxman legedly threatened the imprisonment for causing do so by Mrs Nair,’’ said woman,’’ he said. TOI Archives car owner, a war-disabled mischief under Section Malhotra. He also alleged that the red hot on Day 1 Army officer, that she 426 of the Indian Penal He said he had to call the woman then went on to would implicate him in a Code (IPC). police for help as due to his threaten him that she would By Nistula Hebbar figure,’’ says Neha Gupta, accompa- molestation case. Malhotra is now a senior disability he cannot bend implicate him in a molesta- TIMES NEWS NETWORK nied by her very disapproving moth- The incident occurred on consultant with a social or- down. ‘‘I was stranded,’’ he tion case. When contacted, er. Those with loaded midriffs, May 27, opposite the house ganisation located opposite explained. Malhotra said Nair refused to comment. New Delhi: Mid-forties temperature, should wait for the puppy fat to go or energy sapping heat and hours of they should hit the gym, pronto. tramping through the crowded DU Bulging biceps okay, bulging tummy campus, enough to drive your mind not so nice. Teamed with platform away from couture? Absolutely not. shoes or clogs, all set for business. It’s the first day of admissions to Del- Guys hung loose with the ‘Jack and hi University and in youth-country, the beanstalk’ look, with a loose T- freedom from school uniforms has shirt and Capri pants. been declared. Fashion no-no: ‘‘It’s parallel pyja- Favourite colour: Red rules, obvi- mas with small kurtis. Sooo last ously the rising mercury levels are year that we’re scared of being not a factor. ‘‘Are you kidding? I’ve mistaken for a senior,’’ said Tanya been waiting 14 years to wear what I Malik, looking disapprovingly at her Of course, they can squat right in want to college, the weather isn’t go- friend Shruti. the middle of the road – there is a ing to stop me,’’ said Aanchal Shar- loophole in the municipal Act Fashion must have: These are defi- which gives them that right! ma, as her red top turned maroon nitely cool shades, not just because of due to sweat patches. T-shirts even the blinding summer but also to use red pants provided bright daubs of as a hairband. ‘‘Floaters are out in indiatimes.com POLL colour to a day shimmering with favour of traditional espadrille san- Will top Indian players’ exposure to coun- heat. Concessional colours were rose dals, the kind which strap up to your ty cricket prove productive for the team? pink, white and mustard. ankle,’’ said Neha Gupta. Just watch Silhouette of the day: J Lo is defi- out for weird tan patterns though. Yes 80% No 20% nitely hotter in DU than Kylie. Low Commonest denominator: Have to VOTE NOW: Do you think the multiplicity waist boot cut denims with a tummy carry a long strapped back pack for of cricket ratings is making them exposing top for that ‘heavy bot- the complete look, this should have a lose their significance? tomed’ look. ‘‘Perfect for the Indian cellphone pocket for easy access. Vote on indiatimes.com or SMS ‘Poll’ to 8888 Re-Living History: No full stops for spurned Hillary WEATHER By Chidanand Rajghatta President Clinton confessed to the af- o o Max. 45.6 C/ Min. 32.5 C TIMES NEWS NETWORK fair. He just stood there saying over and Moonset: Friday – 11.43 pm over again, ‘I’m sorry.I’m so sorry.I was Moonrise: Thursday – 10.38 am Washington: First Lady Hillary Clin- trying to protect you and Chelsea.’’’ Sunset: Thursday – 7.16 pm ton says she raged and ranted and felt According to the former First Sunrise: Friday – 5.23 am like wringing her husband, former US Lady, she initially accepted her hus- Mainly clear sky with dust haze. Dust storm/ president Bill Clinton’s neck, after he band’s story that he had befriended thunder storm accompanied by squall like- confessed to his affair with White Lewinsky when she asked for help job- ly in some areas. Maximum relative humid- House intern Monica Lewinsky. hunting and their relationship had ity on Wednesday 46%, minimum 15%.