Daily news letter from THE TIMES OF INDIA

	July 24, 2009

		Top Headlines More » SIT free to quiz Modi in post-Godhra riots case: HC The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed the petition seeking stay on Narendra Modi's investigation in the 2002 riots, thereby allowing SIT to question him. Aide of Prof Sabharwal's son found dead Two days before a protest march for justice in Prof Sabharwal murder case, his son's aide-cum-accountant was found stabbed to death in Delhi on Friday. Kargil made India discuss Kashmir with Pak: Musharraf Terming Kargil as a "big success", former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said India agreed to discuss Kashmir only because of that war in 1999. Cities More » Mumbai sees tallest waves in 100 years Sea waves rode the tarmac near the Gateway of India as India's financial capital was lashed by tidal waves 5.5 meters high billed as the highest in 100 years. Woman stripped in public in Patna, probe ordered Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has ordered state police chief DN Gautam to inquire into the alleged assault and stripping of a woman by a group of men in Patna. Business More » ICICI Bank accused of violating RBI rules ICICI Bank was twice issued letter of warning or advisory note in the last two years for violating RBI guidelines, Parliament was informed. Microsoft wants to be part of unique identity project: Gates Terming the unique identity project as a "great initiative", Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said the software giant wanted to partner with India in the ambitious project. Sports More » Cricket is resilient, strong and still developing: Lorgat Cricket has emerged stronger and more diverse than before as it coped with substantial challenges over the century by gone, observes ICC. Kovalainen on top after first free practice Finn Heikki Kovalainen topped the times for a revived McLaren Mercedes team after Friday morning's opening free practice session for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. Entertainment More » Deepika, the paani puri girl! One might think that Deepika Padukone starves herself to slip into skinny jeans. No! This hottie has quite an appetite, at least for everything that's chatpata. Naomi's Bollywood venture attacked by Hindus Naomi Campbell's first Bollywood film Karma, Confessions and Holi opened with dreadful reviews in India with Hindus branding the film ''undignified disaster''. Infotech More » Inside the homes of tech czars! What is it that makes all tech billionaires have in common, of course other than their fat bank accounts: Larger-than-life palatial homes. No cost-cutting in critical areas: Infy The Indian IT industry has not reduced strategic investment despite cutting costs, Infosys Technologies Chief Executive and Managing Director S Gopalakrishnan said.