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Witch-hunting is not about superstition, say experts
byKolkata: Women lynched, sexually exploited and forcibly evicted from their homes after being branded witches. Witch-hunting is not about a stray report tucked away…
Tagore’s legacy: Seeking out the man behind the mask
byTo reconsider the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) on his 152nd birth anniversary is to confront a maze of contradictions. What, for instance, inspired…
Of beggars and prostitutes in Stavanger streets
byStavanger (Norway): Locals claim that it is a recent happening, just about a couple of years back. But the presence of beggars and prostitutes…
Enrollments drop in government schools as Himachal big spends on education
byShimla: Big spending to provide education for all children has no enrollment in Himachal government schools dropping at a fast rate and is rising in…
Task of cleansing system has fallen on judiciary
byEver since the Manmohan Singh government became embroiled in scams, it has been mainly the Supreme Court that has pushed for accountability. In doing…
Why Muslims should negotiate with BJP
byIndian Muslims’ antipathy towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is known. The party hasn’t thought much about Muslims in term of being equal citizens….
Why toilet cleaners could soon be paid more than prime ministers
byAn economist friend was tearing his hair out. He was trying to analyze a trend started by someone he scornfully described as “a billionaire…
Consumption of the well-off is main cause of pollution
byThe problem confronting India is that at a very low level of per capita income and consumption compared to even developing countries, the pollution…
Take Away – Indo-Chini Chow Mein
byThey say sincerity shows in one’s eyes. But then what about those whose eyes look shut while open, or vice versa? Or the poker…