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To Declare, Mr Verma?
The arrest of the Central Board of Excise
& Customs chairman has revealed the rot that has set in the premier
revenue- collection authority. An inside story of his assets, and rise
to position of power. Plus: The sex and smuggling controversy arising
from his dubious links with Uzbek nationals.
The Silk Route
The Customs played an active role in a smuggling
racket by Uzbek couriers that could have compromised the nation's security.
Rites Of Passage
Despite stringent internal controls, the CBEC is one of the most sullied
departments in the country.
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THE NATION
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The Earth Citizen
The former United States president
returns to India to share the sorrows of quake-hit Gujarat.
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STATES
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In
Quest Of Numbers
There's a scramble for winning combinations,
from caste-based alliances in Tamil Nadu to political pragmatism in Bengal
and Assam.
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Green And Bear It
The Delhi Government's complacency
leads to a bumpy ride for commuters.
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ECONOMY
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Free At Last
Removal of quantitative restrictions on all imports will transform the
Indian market like never before.
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OTHER STORIES
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NEWSNOTES
TREMORS
Countering Public Health Hazards
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Air: Unleaded petrol, the relocation
of polluting factories and, now, CNG vehicles, carry the promise
of actually improving air quality in Indian cities.
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Water: Despite grandiose schemes
like the Ganga Action Plan, water quality remains variable. It is
a safe bet that the Indian market for bottled mineral water will
never bottom out.
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Polythene bags: Banned in many towns
and cities due to their potential for causing long-term damage,
slack implementation ensures that they continue to plague the country.
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Exotic diseases and pests: India
looks ill-prepared to meet possible threats of new diseases and
pests due to the removal of restrictions on imports.
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More and more elderly people are
daring to break social constraints in search of companionship, reports INDIA
TODAY's Namita Bhandare in Despatches.
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