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The AB Bardhan Interview
By Vijay Simha
The CPI General Secretary explains who the Third Front is talking to in the Congress-led UPA and the BJP-led NDA, and what policy changes the Front would bring if voted to power READ »

 


Now, Coups In Cyberspace
Traditional institutions are trying to limit the Internet’s freedom READ »


The Only Way Out
The road to peace in Kabul lies in Delhi and Islamabad READ »


Pleasing Gods with Public Money
Karnataka’s BJP Government has a lot of ‘innovation’ up it sleeves. READ »


The Dirty, Crumpled Notes Of The Rickshaw-Puller Were Sacred READ »


‘Pakistan Is Not In Danger Of Being A Failed State’

By Shoma Chaudhury
Terror attacks in Pakistan. Mutiny in Bangladesh. Ethnic war in Sri Lanka. READ »


‘Sliding In Reverse Gear'
By Fariha Karim
The bloody mutiny has shaken Sheikh Hasina, democracy and the region. She now has to deal with Islamist forces, hardline officers and political opponents READ »

 
 

Fear And The City
By Sanjana
A first-hand account of the ugly street violence against women in Bangalore READ »

The Take: Siddharth - The Prisoner
Novel Redemption
By Saloni Puri
A Booker Prize nominated author has just been released from jail. READ »

 
 


In Cold Blood
‘Politicians Have More Power Than An Activist’
By Neha Dixit
Social activist Nilam Katara explains to NEHA DIXIT why she has finally opted to take the political plunge and fight elections READ »


Pakistan
Is Lahore The Tipping Point?
By Ayesha Siddiqa
From Swat to Lahore, the State is crumbling under the increasing might of terror. Pakistan is in a frightening state of denial READ»


Cricket
This Isn’t Cricket
By Shantanu Guha Ray
As Sri Lankan cricketers are attacked by terrorists in Lahore, the game itself is in danger of falling victim to the politics of hate READ»

 

Love
Love Has No Rationale
By Salil Tripathi
As she releases her new novel “Black Orchids” Gillian Slovo is passionate about politics, growing up in exile and human rights in Britain. READ »

 
 
Consumerism
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Habitual Choice

By Pankaj Batra
Assam
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Aliens in North-East

By Teresa Rehman
 

Vote 2009
‘I’ll Prefer To Sit In The Opposition Than Support The Congress’
By Vijay Simha
An exclusive conversation with AB Bardhan READ »

 
 

Environment

» Vanishing Point
By Prerna Singh Bindra
Nellie Massacre
» An Untold Shame
By Teresa Rehman
 

Interview
‘The Regulator Is Not Supposed To Be A Policeman’
By Shantanu Guha Ray
An exclusive conversation with Arvind Virmani READ »

 
 
Hot Chips
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Destiny Defined

By Mateen Sayeed
Tea
» By The Flip Of A Coin Of Tea
By Teresa Rehman
  
 

Cinema
The Tough Lilies Of Bollywood
By Manjula Narayan and Tusha Mittal
No big godfathers, no readymade cinema lineage. Yet, two young girls, Mahie Gill and Isha Sharvani are catching the public eye READ»

 
 

Art

» Masterclass From A Modernist
By Gaurav Jain
Photo Feature
» Krishna’s Wildest Colours
By Sohrab Hura
 

Employment
Broken Promises
By Ashish Ranjan
The first-ever Lok Adalat on the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in Jharkhand was all hype and no substance READ»

 
 

Education

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Change Makers Inc

By Shobhita Naithani

Guest Column

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The Shark Has Pretty Teeth

By Nawaz Kotwal
 
 
 
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