After Gandhi and Patel, Modi third Gujarati on Time cover

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The Rail Budget fiasco dominates the front pages of most newspapers 'Trivedi refuses to resign' says the Statesman. 'Minister wants sack order in writing, TMC not obliging' is the Times of India headline. 'Congress trying to strike a deal with Trinamool - seeks support on rail fare hike in return for favours in Rajya Sabha polls' writes the Hindu.

Newspapers have also reported of the crisis which continues in Uttarakhand. 'With Congress firm on its choice of Vijay Bahuguna as the Chief Minister, Rawat now wants pound of flesh' writes the Hindustan Times. The paper adds that he has demanded a Rajya Sabha seat for his wife and posts for loyalists.

There seems to be no end to the violence in Damascus. The Asian Age shows a picture of the devastation caused by the twin blasts, which occurred yesterday. '27 dead, over 100 hurt' writes the paper.

'After Gandhi and Patel, Modi third Gujarati on Time cover' says the Pioneer. But the Asian Age writes that praising Modi's development in the state and speculating whether he can be the Prime Ministerial candidate in 2014 has evoked a mixed response in the NDA constituents.

The story of 18 year old Nadeem Shaikh from Mumbai in the Times of India is truly inspiring. What sets Nadeem apart from other teenagers, is that he was born without both his arms, and he uses his feet to write his exams, which he is adept at now.

And finally, after Sachin's 100th ton, there is 'another 100' writes the Statesman. The paper features a picture of Manohar Aich, who turned 100 yesterday. Called Pocket Hercules jokingly, Aich became. Mr. Universe in the short group in the early fifties. 4 ft 11 inches tall Aich is shown in a carriage, with all his supporters.