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From the underbelly of the beast
ALL OVER the subcontinent, every day, the most disadvantaged fall through the cracks. They are pummelled by the forces of state, market or feudalism. For the middle class, the political parties, or those linked to the state there is recourse ...

Modi begins fast in support of dam
Gujarat Congress withdraws "bandh" call following Prime Minister's assurance

Victory will help Left fight Centre better: Karat
`Two-pronged struggle under way'

Advani backs Narendra Modi
Centre has `surrendered' itself to anti-dam activists; promise on stopping work `violates' court order

First phase of West Bengal elections today
Fortyfive constituencies go to the polls in three districts; 227 candidates are in fray

India transfers naval ship to Maldives
Navy to assist Male in maintaining the ship in its lifetime

"Most Pakistanis are for peace"
Peace process on at a steady pace, says former Foreign Secretary Humayun Khan

Role of Lashkar militants not ruled out, say Delhi police
Local elements' hand suspected

Fee waiver: CBSE drops clause
Asks private schools to consider giving concession to single girl child voluntarily

Guidelines for PHCs
Centres to provide basic emergency obstetric care

NBA activists detained
NEW DELHI M: ore than 40 Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) members and supporters were detained outside the Prime Minister's residence when they attempted to meet him to submit a memorandum. Those detained included Swami Agnivesh and Sumit ...

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Pedigree is not everything

Sight Uranus for three days from today

Pakistan to issue 10,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims

Shah to hold meet on Kashmir

Janata Party to challenge Sonia's nomination

Officials turn emotional

Political parties trying to bully me: Aamir Khan

Venkataraghavan bereaved

Centre seeks report

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