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Tuesday 2 September 2008 (01 Ramadan 1429)

Editorial: Bihar floods: Some lessons

THE Indian government yesterday reacted angrily to accusations from NGOs that they were doing too little to help the nearly one million people, stranded or made homeless by the horrific Bihar floods.... Full Story


Driving Russia into enemy’s arms

THE gloves are finally off. Russia and the West are not partners but competitors. And despite the diplomatic-speak that bordered on gushing at times, they always were. Speculation as to whether a new... Full Story


Unarmed freedom fighters

FLOWING black beard, a headband with “Allahu Akbar” (God is Greatest) and a fluttering green flag. This has been the trademark picture of the recent azadi (freedom) processions of Kashmir,... Full Story




Price of zealots and fools in power

THERE was a time when party conventions meant something more than mere pageantry. They were the place where arguments were made, platforms thrashed out and delegates wooed with policy. But like British... Full Story