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Voices

Do We Really Need a Capital?

The idea of a national capital is not any more meaningful than the idea of national sports and birds.

Losing the Idea of India

Sometimes alienation can be addressed the usual way. Sometimes not. In this rather special case, maybe it’s time to begin all over again: by listening

It’s Still about Kamal Nath

The allegations against HS Phoolka, counsel for Delhi’s 1984 riot victims, are another attempt to suppress the truth.

The Last One

The valedictory column from a grateful editor

The Hilarious Case of Avatar Tulsi

Why is it so easy to plant child genius stories in the Indian media?

New Rules of the M&A Game

A Sebi-appointed panel proposes major changes in takeover norms to make the process fair. The real test will be in their implementation.

An Interpretation of Dreams

Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a disturbing puzzle about the difference between dreams and reality. It is guaranteed to achieve cult status.

Octopus Brain

It’s not an insult. It’s something actively being studied by scientists and engineers.

The Defeat of Style

Flamboyance had a bad fortnight. It is an omen.

Perestroika at Dalal Street

Winds of change are blowing at the 135-year-old Bombay Stock Exchange.

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