Cleaning up Chennai: Not just local politics The question that begs for an answer is why is the whole city stinking when the contract for garbage clearance had been given only for three zones and the corporation is supposed to look after the remaining seven.
One face of Calcutta Calcutta is a modern Indian city where poverty and inequality coexist with measurably increasing prosperity, expanding opportunities, cautious optimism and, above all, pride in its unique character.
Teacher spectrum An indifferent teacher-student equation may go on to a warmer one when the teacher may take on the role of a mentor sometime later. A life-long friendship may sprout from the seeds of a teacher-student association.
Becoming economic citizens There are examples where applied democratic principles in the economic sphere have produced real benefits.
An exiled champion Kibaki's Rainbow Alliance rode a wave of public anger over the blatant theft of Kenyas assets by the Moi government.
Role models... Teachers demonstrate by wearing leaves and pitchers demanding their salary payment and permanent government jobs during Teachers Day in Patna on Wednesday. PTI
The power game in Karnataka is headed for a climax. Come October 3, will JD(S) hand over power to the BJP? If it does, will Mr B S Yediyurappa become the chief minister? We invite our readers to express their opinion in about 100 words.
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