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Singur and beyond
Mamata Banerjee's decision to end her `indefinite' fast on the Singur issue after 25 days of high-wire theatrics brought considerable relief to West Bengal and beyond. The relatively tame end to her hunger strike seems to have disappointed the ...

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A common minimum programme for 2007
By M.S. Swaminathan

All political parties must work to end farmers' distress. Agricultural progress must be seen in its human dimension rather than in statistical terms.

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Fundamentals of a demanding profession
A veteran journalism educator once pointed out that journalism is the only profession that does not require specialised qualifications. A degree or diploma in journalism, which many institutions offer, is not a prerequisite, though it is ...

My meeting with a remarkable man
By Said Aburish

THE FORCES that wanted Saddam Hussein hanged have had their way. His legacy is no more than a trail of blood. But hanging him was unwise and it is Iraq that will pay the price. But even assuming he deserved to receive the ultimate punishment, ...

A hanging and the widening divide
By Atul Aneja

The animosity between Iraq's Shias and Sunnis is only expected to deepen in the wake of the execution of Saddam Hussein.

Romania's past casts shadow on new dawn
By Jason Burke

As they prepare to join the EU, Romanians are also confronting the legacy of Ceausescu now that secret police files have been released to the public.

The crisis in Somalia
By Salim Lone

The U.S.-backed invasion of the country to topple its Islamists is an illegal act.

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