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Another chance for CAS
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has struck a decisive blow for the consumer. It has announced price controls for television pay channels to be distributed in four metro cities exclusively through the Conditional Access System (CAS) from ...

A new era in non-life insurance
Major, long overdue changes are on the anvil in the non-life insurance business segment, comprising fire, marine, and miscellaneous insurance products. The Insurance Regulatory Authority of India (IRDA) has issued draft guidelines that would, ...

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Pollution, aerosols, and the climate
By N. Gopal Raj

Aerosols in the atmosphere are not invariably a bad thing. But those released by pollution may alter the climate adversely.

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Naxals, government rethinking strategies
By K. Srinivas Reddy

The naxalites have launched a "socio-economic investigation" aimed at reworking their tactics. And the government has moved to ensure greater coordination in countering them.

Blair delay could provoke leadership challenge
By Will Woodward and David Hencke

The British Prime Minister believes naming departure date would cause paralysis.

True democrats uphold our liberties — not destroy them
By Henry Porter

Since the events of 9/11, some former libertarians have advocated levels of repression that no civilised society wants or needs.

Fears of `extreme' TB strain
By Robin McKie

New drug-resistant infection is a "nightmare," say health experts.

In search of balance and fairness
The comment in a recent column that critics outnumber admirers in the messages I get has been revalidated by the experience since these words appeared in print. This was a general reference to readers' views on content and presentation, with a ...

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