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David Davidar has completed his second novel which deals with identity. The novel has been acquired by a publisher in three countries.The wel-known author and publisher shares his thoughts on Indian writing with India Today's Aparita Bhandari.

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EXCLUSIVE: OPINION POLL

No Mercy

ORG-MARG conducted 1,105 street corner interviews in 10 cities across India, thereby showing the huge divide between liberal rhetoric and popular sentiment. Here's what urban India thinks.

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NATION: POLICE REFORMS

Law And Order

The Supreme Court has issued directives for sweeping reforms in the police force. But the state governments, in fear of losing control over their fiefdom, are not very keen on implementation.

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STATES: KARNATAKA

Chauvinism Rules

Besides territorial disputes with bordering states, hostility towards non-Kannadigas sweeps Karnataka. The movement, which locals hail as a fight for Kannada pride, threatens to pit the locals against 'outsiders'.

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SMART MONEY: MARKETS

Bulls Are Here To Stay

Cyclical factors may slow it down a bit, but strong democratic fundamentals and market-driven structure of the economy will ensure that India's bull run remains irreversible

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY: PAYMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES

Billions In Bills

At Rs 3,08,030 crore, bill payment is one of the biggest industries in the services sector and with third party players jumping on to the bandwagon, the party is set to rock

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DIPLOMACY: FESTIVAL OF INDIA

Soft Power

India's renewed thrust on cultural diplomacy is aimed at showcasing its dazzling diversity to maximise its strategic gains

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SPORTS: CRICKET

Soap Opera Season

The dope scandal around its best bowlers sends Pakistan cricket into another tailspin. Two months of turmoil threaten to derail the team.

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SOCIETY & THE ARTS: GANDHIGIRI

Saying It With Love

From Mumbai to Lucknow, anyone who has a problem is resorting to Gandhigiri.

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INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: KIRAN DESAI

I Envy Writers in India

The youngest woman to win the Booker Prize shares her experiences in a candid interview.

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NATION: LEFT PARTIES

Exploring New Ground

Having consolidated in their traditional strongholds of West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura, the CPI(M) and its Left partners are seeking new territories with a view to increasing their presence in the Lok Sabha as well as the state legislatures.

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STATE WATCH: PUNJAB

Time For Recovery

The frontline state which witnessed growth rates of up to 7 per cent in the 1980s turned into an economic backbencher in the past decade. But its economy is once again on the rise after the state began wooing big ticket investors for infrastructure development.

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STATE WATCH: GUEST COLUMN

Skewed Growth

High on income, low on growth, Punjab will have to go for a paradigm shift in its development strategy if it wants inclusive growth

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SMART MONEY: MUTUAL FUNDS

D-Street's Safest Hands

A fund manager can till or kill your savings. Here are India's top fund managers with the Midas touch and their tips on investing fruitfully

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DEFENCE: TRISHUL MISSILE

As Good As Dead

The Government gives a long-delayed indigenous missile another lease of life, reigniting the debate on the DRDO's ability to deliver on time. The armed forces say it is too little, too late.

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SOCIETY & THE ARTS: CINEMA

A Very Good Year

Several biggies are yet to hit the marquee, but Bollywood has already cranked up the heat in the overseas box office this year

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SPORTSWATCH: CRICKET

The Vanishing of Veeru

No one can crack the mystery of the missing opener as Sehwag's odi impact shows a slow fade

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SOCIETY & THE ARTS: BOOKS

Alone In The Lost City

The dying days of the Mughal capital and the loneliness of its last emperor come alive in William Dalrymple's new book that takes a fresh look at 1857

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