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Former CEC, ex-Navy chief move SC on coal-gate

Members of the civil society including former chief election commissioner N Gopalaswami, ex-navy chief L Ramdas and former cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian on Thursday approached the Supreme......

In Srinagar, an angry protest with a difference

Srinagar, which is no stranger to angry protests, on Saturday witnessed a demonstration with a difference as civil society activists took to the streets to protest the growing menace of stray dogs......

Why India needs a leader like Narendra Modi

'Let us start the debate in 2012 in favour of a directly elected executive with a civil society-based Electoral College as a check for a directly elected strong leader in the mould of a Narendra......

Kapil Sibal defends government's Lokpal Bill

After civil society activists slammed the government's Lokpal Bill, the Centre on Friday said that people who are not satisfied with the Bill can approach the Standing Committee of Parliament and......

Bring 'em on! Hazare flays UPA for veiled threats

Lashing out at the government for criticising civil society activists, Gandhian Anna Hazare on Saturday vowed to continue with the proposed August 16 agitation despite "threats" to "crush" it,......

COLUMN: Struggle for life saving drugs

People die from diseases like AIDS, TB, etc because life saving essential medicines are either too expensive, or not available because they are not seen as financially viable. When......

India made significant progress in lowering poverty

India has made significant progress in cutting multidimensional poverty between 1999 and 2006 but at a rate that was less than one-third of the speed of its poorer neighbours like Nepal and......

World Bank chief to visit India on March 11

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim is on a three-day visit to India beginning March 11 to gather information on development challenges being faced by the country and look at opportunities for......

COLUMN: The freebie nation

Despite warnings from a parliamentary panel, the list of tax exemptions in 2012-13 shows a rising trend, writes Sreelatha Menon. The Union Budget shows the charitable instincts of the government......

Black money: White Paper for setting of Lokpal

The government on Monday tabled the much-awaited White Paper on black money in Parliament which did not disclose any name but made a strong case for setting up Lokpal and Lokayuktas to deal with......

Games security stayed in shadows, kept focus on sport

From ordinary police on the beat to the shadows of Britain's security establishment, the sighs of relief are almost audible. Terrorism is an act of theatre, an adage goes, but thanks to firm and......

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Q. what is lokpal bill?
: A. The Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's ombudsman Bill) is a draft anti-corruption bill drawn up by prominent civil society activists seeking the...... more

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Q. Terming differences between civil society members and Centre on Lokpal Bill as ''drama'', UP Chief Minister Mayawati today advised the activists to reach out to people with their issues to get the Bill passed on their lines. Is she right ?
Dhumal Datta: A. yes, we must presurrise the Centre to pass the bill with amendments including PM more

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Q. On a day when the government's simmering differences with the Anna Hazare civil society group burst into the open, the Centre unveiled yet another measure to placate yoga guru Baba Ramdev over his demand for action on black money. -Please comment
Venkatesaldevarajan: A. Congress is playing the tactic they learnt from the British - "Divide and Rule". Now they want to widen the differences between Ramdev...... more

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Q. Islam helps to maintain right balance: Prince CharlesLondon, June 10: Islam was able to offer much to help the world maintain a balance and reconnect with nature as the Earth struggles with increased industrialisation and population growth, the Prince of Wales has said. pls.comments
Venkatesaldevarajan: A. Take the slightest example of Ramazan: Allah has favored Muslims and held them dignified and in high esteem. He sent them a messenger who brought...... more

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Q. what and how do you feel about this social forum and virtual world?your views pl.
Yusuf Syed: A. The World Social Forum is not an organisation,not a united front platform, but "an open meeting place for reflective thinking, democratic...... more

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Over 20,000 acres of paddy crops damaged in rains

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KPLT requests Rengmas to return

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Former CEC, ex-Navy chief move SC on coal-gate

In Srinagar, an angry protest with a difference

Why India needs a leader like Narendra Modi

Kapil Sibal defends government's Lokpal Bill

Bring 'em on! Hazare flays UPA for veiled threats

COLUMN: Struggle for life saving drugs

India made significant progress in lowering poverty

World Bank chief to visit India on March 11

COLUMN: The freebie nation

Black money: White Paper for setting of Lokpal

Games security stayed in shadows, kept focus on sport

People speak for centre for civil society

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