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Editorials A blow to autonomy A letter written last week by a senior Finance Ministry official to the heads of public sector banks asking them to refer their decisions to hike the lending rates to their boards has, predictably, set off a controversy. The Union Finance ... The continuing neglect of schools It is a sad commentary on the state of the nation that nearly 42,000 state-run schools still function without buildings of their own, while over one lakh schools have only one classroom. Basic amenities continue to be inadequate in most schools. ... Leader Page Articles When self-defence becomes lawlessness By Hasan Suroor Israel's right to self-defence has never been the issue. The issue is whether its response has been proportionate. News Analysis Corrections and clarifications Fixed deposits in banks for a period of five years will be eligible for deduction from income under Section 80C of the IT Act, subject to an overall ceiling of Rs. 1 lakh for all such deductions ("Business Review — Tax Forum: Questions & .. 
"Give us a price, not a package"By P. Sainath Vidharbha's farmers are unhappy with the "relief packages" announced by the State and the Centre. They want the larger issues driving the suicides addressed. War and war crimes By Hamid Ansari Human Rights Watch has published a report that documents Israel's actions against Lebanese civilians. Waiting for the General's story By Nirupama Subramanian There is already a buzz about Pervez Musharraf's soon-to-be-released autobiography,In the Line of Fire. Letters to the Editor 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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