Don’t be pessimistic about economy, says Tata
New Delhi, January 5
In what would come as a major boost to the government fighting hard to control inflation and facing criticism from Indian Inc, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata today said there was no need to be pessimistic about the Indian economy despite the global uncertainties.

Business page: New sedans, SUVs mark day 1

Citing illness, Sukh Ram avoids surrender
New Delhi, January 5
The Supreme Court today directed former Telecom Minister Sukh Ram to immediately surrender in the trial court before seeking bail, but he failed to comply with the order citing hospitalisation for treatment of a heart ailment.

The first snowflakes
	A woman makes the most of Shimla’s first snowfall this season. Thrilled tourists and residents came out to see snowflakes almost instantly transform the Queen of the Hills into a fairyland. Tribune photo: Amit Kanwar

Cong list finally out with 114 names
Nominees for Sujanpur, Bhoa & Mansa awaited
New Delhi, January 5
Despite sharp differences, the Congress went ahead to announce its candidates for the forthcoming Punjab Assembly elections just before midnight tonight.

Punjab page: Cong’s list of 114 in the fray
BJP daws up poll strategy

Major fire at IGI airport
New Delhi, January 5
In a major fire that broke out at the offices of airlines situated at the cargo terminal of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, documents pertaining to goods were reportedly destroyed.

In Haryana, arrest of corrupt officials a hogwash Gurgaon, January 5 A government official harasses a person for bribe. He approaches the state vigilance bureau (SVB), which forms a team that stealthily accompanies the complainant when he goes to the official to pay the bribe. The complainant then hands over the bribe money - sprinkled with a chemical powder - to the official. As soon as the accused accepts the notes, he is nabbed and made to wash hands.