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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Online edition of India's National Newspaper Tuesday, December 13, 2005 |
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Editorials New challenges in Kashmir The great earthquake that devastated large parts of undivided Kashmir in October has had seismic consequences not just for its victims but also for political processes on both sides of the Line of Control. Jihadist groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba ... A realistic appraisal The mid-year review of the economy presented to Parliament last week is generally optimistic on broad parameters, but it wisely avoids exaggerated forecasts. Almost all other recent forecasts have pegged the GDP growth for the year at 7.5 per ... Leader Page Articles REALITY CHECK Asian interests and the myth of `balance' By Siddharth Varadarajan The East Asian Summit process, the proposed Asian energy grid, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are three pillars of the emerging strategic architecture in Asia. There is no need for the region to turn to outside powers in the name of "balan ce of power." News Analysis A new deal for old cities By G. Ananthakrishnan The example of Curitiba in Brazil, which has attracted global attention for innovative urban plans using low-cost technologies, shows that inclusive development models for urban renewal are workable. A myth exposed By Larry Elliott EXPECT MUCH gnashing of teeth in Hong Kong this week. The chances of securing a comprehensive trade deal are non-existent, with the talks now really about damage limitation and the apportionment of blame. The development charities will say that ... Taliban exploits drug trade to step up Afghan attacks By Declan Walsh It appears that the Taliban, which had condemned opium as "un-Islamic," has turned to the billion-dollar drugs trade to earn money and undermine the authority of the Hamid Karzai Government. Letters to the Editor Interviews 
"Sikkim has become an inseparable part of the country"On Monday,Pawan Chamlingbegan his 12th year in office as Sikkim's Chief Minister. In an interview toThe Hinduover telephone from Gangtok, Mr. Chamling spoke of his Government's achievements and plans for the State. Excerpts: Read Today's supplements: Metro Plus | Education Plus | Book Review | Send: Comments to: thehindu@vsnl.com Letters to the Editor to: letters@thehindu.co.in with full postal address |
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