London, Sept 22 : Frank Leeson, the last British officer to have served in undivided India in Waziristan in 1946-47, recounts how difficult terrain the tribal belt is. According to him, it is a perfect hiding place for terrorists, riddled with valleys and caves. He says now it was a perfect hiding place for the Taliban, and with the support of the local tribesmen, the Taliban couldn’t be won over by use of force.

After more than 60 years of his service, Leeson says that the US must learn a lesson from the Britishers that the Taliban could not be won with force, especially because of the active support of the locals who believe in three principles - hospitality, protection and retaliation.

New Delhi - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday embarked on a 10-day visit to the United States and France which is expected to mark India's opening nuclear trade with the world after a three-decade ban.

Singh is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York as well as the India-European Union Summit in Marseilles before returning on October 2.

The highlight of Singh's visit will be meeting US President George W Bush in Washington on Thursday amid the possibility that the US-India civil nuclear energy deal could be signed.

New Delhi, Sept 22: A joint team comprising of Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau (IB) today arrived in Udupi in Karnataka, where it is believed the terrorists purchased ball bearing and other equipment to make bombs used in serial blasts.

The team will also visit Dharwad, where militant training camps have been allegedly held.

Saif and Zeeshan, terror suspects arrested from Jamia Nagar on Friday, have also been taken to Karnataka, where police believe they could get more leads.

New Delhi, Sept 22 : The Delhi government is evacuating people living on the banks of river Yamuna following the release of a record four lakhs cusecs of water by Haryana authorities.

The Yamuna crossed the danger mark and water level touched a high of 205.25 meters this afternoon.

Chief Engineer of Flood Control M. C. T Parewa said that the level is likely to rise further this evening, following continuous release of water from Haryana.

A 24-hour control room has been activated to monitor the situation and boats have been pressed to evacuate affected people, who are sheltered in roadside temporary camps, Parewa added.

New Delhi, Sep. 22 : For centuries, Tandoors or, the traditional clay ovens have been an integral part of Delhi’s life. One can find them at Dhabas or roadside eateries or small restaurants.

Tandoors from Delhi have grown in popularity and are drawing a good business for traders dealing in them. Tandoors are even exported today, as a growing number of people are today drawn to Tandoori food. 

Tandoors are used in cooking for baking Chapatis, Naans or roasting purposes. And, it is said the Tandoors add a special traditional feeling and taste to the meal.

Doda, Sept 21: With just a month is left for the commissioning of the first 150-mw unit of the Baglihar hydropower project in Jammu, residents in the dam''s catchment area complained that they were yet to be rehabilitated. However, officials refuted their claim.

The 450-megawatt Baglihar dam is being built on the Chenab river, which flows from Kashmir into Pakistan.

Over 15,000 families have to be rehabilitated before the dam is commissioned. People living in a 60-kilometre radius of the dam have to be relocated. But, many said they were yet to receive compensation for their land, which would be submerged.