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Oil Is Well, or Is It?
Shailendra Tyagi
The IEA’s latest annual report puts the world oil subsidy total at $312 billion for 2009, with India listed as the fourth biggest subsidiser with $21 billion spent by the state to cushion fuel users.
Smashing the Silence
Tim Sebastian, once the iconic anchor of HARDtalk, is still doing what he does best—stirring things up with the Doha Debates.
The Lexus and the Olive Creed
Lifestyle dining at this upscale restaurant thrives on the patronage of its celebrity clientele and the suitably loaded who will pay for the social privilege of that company.
Loo and Behold!
It’s official: the other WTO has pronounced India an open-air defecation superpower.
The Dissection Man
Dr Mahantesh’s father had wanted him to dissect his deceased body for the greater good of scientific knowledge. And the good doctor did too. In the full glare of media.
Crouching Tourists, Hidden Tiger
Behind the face-off between the wildlife tourism lobby and the Ministry of Environment and Forests lies a network of hidden interests that exercises monopoly power and prospers on hypocrisy and corruption. More than stricter regulations, it’s time for transparency
Pawar Games: Strongman Stumped
While Sharad Pawar was enjoying the national limelight, Ajit Pawar stole the NCP away from him.
Political Lessons from Bihar
Nitish’s victory has plenty for parties across the political spectrum to ponder.
Christ on the cross… maybe not
A Swedish pastor’s PhD dissertation has created quite a stir around the world by questioning an accepted ‘fact’ of Christianity.
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