Assam railways: A marvel on the hillside The network of railways in Assam largely traversed unpopulated pockets as the thrust was to connect areas where the plantation, mining and petroleum industries thrived. As it operated within the constraints of the "enclave economy", limited economic growth was visible...
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Beyond Nandigram The dust might have settled in Nandigram, but the debate should be on...
CONSERVATION
Spain bulldozes its concrete costas Spain's beaches are predicted to shrink by an
average of 15 metres by 2050, as a result of
rising sea levels.
REFERENDUM
Democracy in the Americas The Americas are a better place today. Openness has done its work. Chavez's so-called revolution and other regional Leftist rumblings reflect enduring social chasms, but Venezuela's democracy with brio shows the length of the road travelled.
Rocking the youth of China When the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were preparing to play at Modern Sky, their sound check took far longer than usual - "10, 12, 15 hours", Karen O said with a groan - because the local crew's professional standards were low...
Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing in Beijing. AP
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