Editorial

The climate talks in Lima, Peru, are entering their final week, with few hints whether a newfound optimism that marked the start of negotiations will ultimately translate into a reality that would rein in climate change. Convened by the…
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Claude Arpi The Xinhua news agency recently reported that the People's Liberation Army was getting tougher on corruption, "reflecting the Party's resolution to 'purify' the Army," it says. The communist mouthpiece added: "With great power…
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Rajesh Singh Like Banquo's ghost in Macbeth, the blunders of Jawaharlal Nehru over Jammu and Kashmir continue to return to haunt Nehruvians and others. In the midst of the much-hyped birth anniversary celebrations of the country's first…
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Kushan Mitra Sports in the age of multi-channel live television has become a global multi-billion dollar business. Today it is possible to watch almost every live tournament sitting anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. Yet,…
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Dr Nirmal Kamal A total of 16 Constituencies in three districts of Pulwama, Baramulla and Budgam will go for polls on 9th of December as scheduled for Phase 3, to elect  legislators for J and K Assembly. By the auspicious day about 60 per…
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Prakash Rimal The 18th SAARC summit concluded in Kathmandu with the signing of a framework agreement on energy cooperation and the adoption of a declaration that keeps hopes alive that the regional body will move on, albeit at a snail's…
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Greatly impressed by the Soviet planning system, the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had set up the Planning Commission to steer the nation's economic destiny. Set up by a Cabinet Resolution, the Commission enjoyed immense…
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Electioneering enters the crucial stage in Jammu and Kashmir with the State going for third phase of polling which would be the deciding round for many bigwigs of the game and opening fortunes for many to step into the shoes of governance.…
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If it is militancy which is eating into the vitals of nation's security there is another face of terror which comes via fake currency pumped in from across the border. All high quality fake Indian currency notes, which is also called FICN…
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Pravakar Sahoo The recent advice of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi not to pursue the Vodafone transfer pricing case against the judgment of the Bombay High Court reflects the motive of the government. If the government finally decides on…
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