Two snubs in two days from angry Mamata

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"Two snubs in two days from angry Mamata" writes Mail Today, of the West Bengal Chief Minister slamming the NCTC and skipping the inauguration of the NSG hub by P.Chidambram. "More States oppose NCTC, Government in fire fighting mode" is the Times of India headline. But the Tribune writes that Centre reaches out to CMs and that the PM may meet them too, regarding the row over National Counter Terrorism Centre or NCTC.

"Mamata Protest over Farakka" says the Statesman, adding that the CM is unhappy about her share of water. The Hindustan Times writes about her letter to the PM, alleging a conspiracy against her state.

"NIA told to present Headley on March 13" is the Hindustan Times headline. "Court seeks Headley presence" says the Asian Age.

Splendid start by India" writes the Asian Age on the opening day of hockey qualifiers for the Olympics". The Statesman and the Hindustan Times have a picture of the India Singapore match which India won 15-1.

"Chief warden, 2 others held for orphanage abuse" is the Times of India headline regarding the sexual abuse of children in the Arya Anathalaya in Delhi.

George Alencherry, an Indian, who is among the 22 new cardinals, who will elect the Pope's successor is featured prominently in the Asian Age and the Hindu. "New Prince of the Church" is what the Hindu calls him.

Kingfisher flyers were in for a rude shock as the airlines abruptly suspended operations in Kolkata. "Flyers hit as kingfisher cancels flights, stops ops" writes the Times of India. The airlines woes are far from over as the paper adds "accounts frozen, airlines funds crisis deepens".

And finally, "Two of bards plays get Indian makeover for globe fest" says the Indian Express, of two Mumbai based theatre groups which will stage Twelfth Night and All is well that ends well in Hindi and Gujarati, at the world Shakespeare festival 2012.