E-books overtake paperbacks in UK

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

Mary Kom, who did India proud at the London Olympics yesterday, features on the front page of almost every newspaper. "Assured of Bronze, but wants more", says the Times of India.

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram seems to be a man on a mission. The Hindu lists the various measures the minister has taken to put the economy back on high growth track. "FM flags war on high prices, woos investors" is the Hindustan Times headline.

Anna Hazare disbanding his team finds place in the Hindustan Times, Times of India and the Hindu. "Anna sets himself free' writes Mail Today, adding that he has disassociated himself from the movement that is being steered into politics.

Many papers show a picture of the first image taken by NASA's Curiosity rover, which landed on Mars Sunday evening. 'Curiosity to demystify red planet' writes the Pioneer .

The Tribune and the Asian Age feature prominently the Gurdwara shooter in the US, who has been identified. 'Headed a racist band, FBI launches probe' is the Tribune headline.

The death of Fiza, the estranged wife of former Haryana deputy chief minister is covered by almost all newspapers. 'Mystery end to turbulent life' says the Pioneer. 'Suicide or murder?' asks the Hindustan Times.

The supreme court pulling up Delhi and UP governments for failing to stop pollutants from flowing into the Yamuna finds place in the Indian Express.

Gopal Kanda, a Haryana minister, who quit, after an MDLR airlines airhostess committed suicide, finds space in the Tribune, the Indian Express, the Pioneer and Mail Today.

And finally, are you one of those who likes to snuggle in bed with a good book? Bad news for you. Days of hardbound and paper backs could soon be over. 'E-books overtake paperbacks in UK' writes the Times of India.