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A Surya Prakash  Long years ago, concerned citizens identified muscle power and money power as the twin evils that were giving our democracy a bad name. Thanks to the sustained efforts of the Election Commission, massive deployment of…
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Dear Editor, In recent years, along with the creation of the Internet, getting a fake degree has become extremely easy. Everyone has heard a story about someone using a fake degree to get a job, however, now more than ever, top officials…
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Balbir Punj  After being elected at the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s 21st congress to replace the jaded leadership of Prakash Karat, Sitaram Yechury, -considered to be the 'good' communist, honed in the Left politics of Jawaharlal…
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Dear Editor, The powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal was massive, destructive and devastating. The prompt action of the Modi Government in rushing aid to the nation needs to be applauded. India has also extended help to…
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Dear Editor, The decision to impose ban on diesel-run vehicles that are older than 10 years is late, but appreciable. All vehicles come with a running age and it is the moral responsibility of owners to discard the vehicle once it crosses…
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Dear Editor, The real challenge before the authorities of Nepal and the relief and rehabilitation teams from across the world including India, has just arrived. There is an urgent need to meet that challenge. It is heartening that India has…
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Sunaina Malik Female foeticide has been a issue of fiery dialogue for past many years. With the invention of sonographic instruments and their easy availability to every nook and corner, this silent terrorism has gained impetus. After…
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Claude Arpi  The State Council Information Office (China's Cabinet) recently released a White Paper, 'on the development path of Tibet'. It is not the first WP published by the Chinese Government on Tibet; in fact, it is the 13th since…
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R. B SURI By keeping Haseeb Drabu as the Finance Minister of J and K, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed Chief Minister J and K  has done a very good thing in accepting the Principle of Right job for right person and right person for the right job. He…
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Dear Editor, "Grow more trees", "Every citizen must plant one tree each", are a few slogans reiterated on World Environment Day and Earth Day. But are we really following them? The answer from 70 per cent people is no, 20 per cent say yes…
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