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Back to the battleground in Bihar
From clarity through confusion to a semblance of clarity — it has been a tumultuous 18 months of political alliances formed, broken, and revived in Bihar. The State's third election over the period does not have the picture-perfect look of ...

Restoring the balance
The global economy, according to the International Monetary Fund's recently released World Economic Outlook, presents a highly paradoxical picture. On the one hand, it is expected to remain robust, growing by a healthy 4.3 per cent during this ...

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The case for an aeronautics commission
By M.R. Srinivasan

With the civil aviation sector growing rapidly, an aeronautics commission should be set up for an integrated approach to policy planning and implementation.

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Will America see a conservative retreat?
By Will Hutton— © Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004

As a leading Republican faces corruption charges, the fallout will be felt far afield.

Bali bombers didn't need Al-Qaeda
By Jason Burke— © Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004

Islamic militancy in Indonesia is not new. It certainly far pre-dates Osama bin Laden.

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"Challenge is to extend human rights accountability to non-state actors"
Paul Hunt, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the right to health, says: "Pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to introduce differential pricing with a view to enhancing access to essential medicines for all." Excerpts from an interview in New Delh i with the law professor from New Zealand:

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