Nuclear deal approved ...

The India and US nuclear deal has been approved by India and the nuclear suppliers. Now it requires the ratification of Congress. Let's see where Obama and co. stand on this. There is a risk, albeit small, that Congress will delay the matter till next year, not wanting to yoke the new President to a deal like this.

Leander Paes triumphs

Leander Paes and partner Zimbabwean Cara Black have won the mixed doubles title at the US Open. This is his fourth Grand Slam win and second US Open. He has previously won two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles with Martina Navratilova and another with Lisa Raymond, but this is the first time he partnered Cara Black. He is also playing in the men's doubles, and has a chance for another potential victory.