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    An avoidable burden
    The Government's decision to raise the retail prices of petrol and diesel by Rs.2.50 and Rs.2 a litre respectively has run into a controversy with major political parties and consumer groups opposing the move. The last price revision was in ...

    The quest for a people's computer
    The widespread use of computers in various walks of life has remained an elusive goal in countries where a deep digital divide exists and this is primarily due to economic poverty and illiteracy. India stands out in the effort to bridge the gap ...

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    Time for constitutional statesmanship
    By Harish Khare

    After the recent talkfest at the Conference of Governors, it is time for follow-up action.

    News Analysis
    Bono and Geldof are too polite
    By George Monbiot

    "HACKERS BOMBARD financial networks," the London Financial Times reported on Thursday. Government departments and businesses "have been bombarded with a sophisticated electronic attack for several months." It is being organised by an Asian ...

    No rain, but `snow' and water parks
    By P. Sainath

    Water-starved Vidharbha has a growing number of water parks and amusement centres.

    Amid the new, China seeks out the old
    By Nirupama Subramanian

    The success of Xintiandi in Shanghai has fuelled demands for the preservation of historic buildings across China.

    500-year-old guide to good health
    By Lucy Atkins

    TheTacuinum Sanitatiscontains a mix of good sense and utter nonsense.

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