A Flight From Democracy The British establishment always defaults to Jesuitical. It may be indelicate to repeat what Tony Blair and Gordon Brown said in 2005 on the European constitution, but it was: We shall put it to the British people in a referendum, and campaign wholeheartedly for a yes vote.
Big bucks, bad business The inability of the Russian educational system to keep up with the needs of business are well known to companies operating in Russia. Thanks to new legislation, companies are now investing more in education, both state and private.
IN THE NET
Access: Include internet in planning Internet is not the ultimate
solution, but it is possible to adopt a blended finishing-school model to obtain better scale.
Afghanistan
Uphill battle for policewomen
Societys rules make it difficult for women to be independent, but Khadeja Shojai is a young policewoman who is determined to do her job well. She trains recruits at the Police Academy, teaching them the basics, and even leads Kung Fu classes.
In line with culture... Celebrities from the Manipur film industry take part in “Mera-Houchongba”, a traditional procession heading for the royal palace, in Imphal on Friday.PTI
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