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Turning On The Heat
Despite the new wave of violence in Kashmir, the chief minister and security officials remain optimistic about controlling terror
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The Hard Road Ahead
Sri Lanka's new President Mahinda Rajapakse faces the challenges of brokering the peace process and reviving a battered economy
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SPORTS: CRICKET
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The Trick or Treat Men
The flaws in BCCI's selection procedures and its panel are exposed yet again as Ganguly returns
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Patna, Mon Amour
The writer juxtaposes debauchery and beauty in a way that makes Bihar's capital seem almost exotic
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Ironing Out The Creases
Male makeovers abound on screen as men decide looking the part is half the job done. After that, acting is easy.
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Uneasy Alliance
The Bihar poll results have intensified the bickering within the UPA. Even the Left is split over the issue of support to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Ram Vilas Paswan, while the NDA marches on.
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NATION: TALIBAN VICTIM
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Dishonour Killing
The brutal slaying of an Indian employee by the Taliban raises concern over the safety of Indians working in Afghanistan
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STATES: KARNATAKA
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Bedlam At The Border
A new resolution to merge the Marathi-speaking areas of Karnataka's Belgaum district with neighbouring Maharashtra provokes protests and stokes ethnic tensions in the region
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In The Crosshairs
The recent arrest of four poachers belonging to a tribe of traditional hunters gives Rajasthan's beleaguered police and forest officials yet another clue in the mystery of the missing tigers of Ranthambore
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EDUCATION: QUOTA FOR MUSLIMS
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Minority Report
Not embarrassed by the judicial snub on an enhanced quota in Aligarh Muslim University, the HRD Ministry appears to be serious about reservation for Muslims in IITs and IIMs
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The Creator's Refuge
Captivating text and pictures bring forth the magic that makes pilgrim town Pushkar the attraction it is
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Marriage Umpires
Couples with their marriage under strain are now seeking professional help. The number of such cases has risen 300 per cent in the recent past.
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