June 07, 2008

• Heavy Blow to Aam Aadmi
  8 June 2008, by SC
  As if the hefty rise in prices of essential commodities keeping pace with the mounting inflation was not enough, the UPA Government has announced a steep hike in the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG even though the poor man’s lighting and cooking  (...)
• Obama’s Tryst with History
  8 June 2008
  COMMENTARY
  Barack Obama’s victory over Hillary Rodham Clinton to clinch the Democratic Party’s nomination for the US presidential contest in November has been a truly historic development. By this win and securing the backing of 2118 delegates  (...)
• Indo-Pak Ties: Difficult Period of Uncertainty Ahead
  8 June 2008, by M K Bhadrakumar
  To the extent that the diplomacy underlying India-Pakistan composite dialogue is paramountly about managing the relationship in the short term, troubles lie ahead. Beguiling rhythms might stealthily approach the centre-stage and the ritualised  (...)
• Nepal: Herald of a New Dawn
  8 June 2008, by G.S. Bhargava
  An established democracy like India, even if tainted lately by the holy family, should be happy at the imminent abolition of monarchy in Nepal. We should rejoice at our neighbour to the north joining the comity of republican democracies. It  (...)
• Are We Becoming A Nation Of Toadies?
  8 June 2008, by T J S George
  IMPRESSIONS
  It was a depressing sight: Our nation’s tallest leaders, led by the Prime Minister, standing in line outside the door of 10 Janpath. They were there to offer flowers and express their ‘deep gratitude’ to Sonia Gandhi. For what? For  (...)
• People’s Discontent and System Failure
  8 June 2008
  REPORT OF EXPERT GROUP ON “DEVELOPMENT ISSUES TO DEAL WITH CAUSES OF DISCONTENT, UNREST AND EXTREMISMâ€
  [(The following is one chapter of the Report of the Expert Group on “Development Issues to Deal with the Causes of Discontent, Unrest and  (...)
• Importance of being Urs
  8 June 2008, by Nikhil Chakravartty
  It is a rather ominous commentary on Indira Gandhi’s political manoeuvrings that just at the time when she is going to be arraigned before the Special Courts for some of her Emergency misdeeds she should work up a confrontation with Devaraj Urs,  (...)
• The Challenge of Diversity
  8 June 2008, by Eduardo Faleiro
  Cultural diversity is a fact of modern life and it exists now in practically all countries of the world. In addition to conventional elements such as race, religion and language, cultural diversity is accentuated by new factors including  (...)
• Indian Cultural Heritage and Environmental Conservation through Traditional Knowledge
  8 June 2008, by Bharti Chhibber
  Nature has always been very vibrant, giving and resilient to a very large extent. We, as Indians, take pride in our strong cultural heritage. Religion protects and nurtures nature. If we take a look at Hinduism, we worship the sun, wind, land,  (...)
• Exploring the Different Meanings of Autonomy
  8 June 2008, by Shagun Sharma
  BOOK REVIEW
  The Politics of Autonomy by Ranabir Samaddar (ed.); Sage Publications, New Delhi.
  The edited volume contains detailed essays on the theme of autonomy. While viewing the dynamics of autonomy in India from various angles, the  (...)

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