OH! Calcutta Just when the world thought that Kolkata was losing itself in its recent acquisitions of glitzy malls and flyovers, the city woke up to a series of protests demanding justice for its citizens. Prasanta Paul finds the city is returning to what it does best protest.
Much loved and always interesting An eye-catching monument in Calcutta is the Rohilla Monument, a tribute to those who fell in the Rohilla War in 1794, writes Maya Jaypal
who takes a trip to the place.
A jewel in the Himalayan crown The measure of progress that Bhutan wishes to use is Gross National Happiness, which could be a package of self strength, economic well-being and social homogeneity, writes Devaki Jain
A Monument in Calcutta... a city of relentless poverty and immense wealth. Photo/Maya Jaypal
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
