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The War of Words over Blood Diamonds

As India, China and Dubai become the world’s biggest markets for these stones, African countries like Angola are resisting attempts by the West to stigmatise their products as conflict diamonds

The Frogman of India

A scientist attempts to save amphibians by getting people to join his campaign

In Turkey, Silence Speaks

A prime minister once jailed for dissent can’t tolerate those who won’t sacrifice a park for ‘development’

Sexuality and the State

Why India’s LGBTQI movement has a headstart over the West’s

No Country for Cyclists

Most developed countries go out of their way to promote a cycling culture, but in India, it can be a really dangerous hobby

The Cost of Looking Good

And the toll it takes on aspiring models and actors

Anatomy of a Disaster

How a 10-ft-high, kilometre-wide wave of destruction was formed

The Stoneman Returns

A serial killer is on the loose in Kolhapur and the police have probably arrested the wrong man

Left Seeks to Bring Together Regional Parties

Learning from the 2009 experience, Left leaders propose a policy platform and shy away from any talk of a third front

Gold Continues to Glitter

Despite Chidambaram’s counsel, people continue to invest in gold because it makes sense to do so

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