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A 360-degree look at contemporary China

There are very few authoritative and knowledgeable Indian writers who have a deep insight into Chinese strategic thinking and the internal dynamics within China. That is why China Unveiled:......

Wanted: An ambassador to Russia

A course correction is urgently needed to arrest and reverse the free fall of the Indian-Russian relationship through the past decade, says MK Bhadrakumar A tripod becomes unstable if one leg......

KS Sudarshan: A leader who broke barriers

Former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief KS Sudarshan, who passed away on Saturday, broke the barriers of past burdens, dogmas and ritualism and often faced severe criticism from various quarters.......

What Putin's return means for India

In diplomacy, like in politics, there are no permanent friends or foes. The same principle must be true for India-Russia relations in the coming Putin era, says Tarun Vijay. Defence Minister A K......

What Putin's second coming would mean for India

India will be well advised to welcome Putin's second coming as Russian presidentwholeheartedly, yet try to build up its independent capabilities, says Tarun Vijay Defence Minister AK Antony's......

What's wrong with economics and how to fix it

A New York-based institute seeks to empower new economists to challenge outdated approaches with innovative and ethical economic strategy and Indian policy makers must take noteof it, says Rajni......

Will G-20 win the confidence game?

Developed nations must invest in confidence-renewing measures like the Marshall Plan.On April 2, the G-20 will hold a summit in London to discuss what we may hope will be an internationally......

Without quota, every caste would be a forward cast

To rule India -- with her huge size and population -- the British hit upon a simple yet brilliant idea: divide and rule, with the State playing the crucial role of an arbitrator between various......

How Bhagavad Gita has charmed US corporates

Times have changed since Gordon Gekko quoted Sun Tzu in the 1987 movie Wall Street. Has the Bhagavad Gita replaced The Art of War as the hip new ancient Eastern management text?Signs of worldly......

The power of the Indian consumer

If you walk into New Delhi's Oberoi Hotel, you will have the choice of shopping at some of the most elite stores in the world, such as Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton. Joining their ranks from this......

Of film festivals and dealing with mortality

Reporting from the recently concluded International Film Festival of Kerala, Rajeev Srinivasan writes about two particularly striking films that were screened at the fest.The 17th International......

Review: Victory is watchable

Victory is a clarion call for people to unite and fight for what is rightfully and legitimately theirs even if the enemy is a politician-cum-don-cum-land shark. To some extent it reflects reality......

Rang de Basanti: Readers respond

We asked readers to comment on Rang de Basanti: What they liked or disliked about it, what their favourite bits were, who their favourite characters were, what they thought could have been......

More comedies, please!

Funny! Very funny!Most people watch films as a form of recreation. They want to be entertained. They want to unwind. For roughly two-and-half hours, they want to lead a tension-free existence.At......

'Indo, Pak govts will not gain from Pinjar'

The first thing that strikes you about Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi is his immense knowledge of Indian history and literature. His eyes light up and his voice becomes animated as he......

'Tendulkar has lost his fighting abilities'

Readers' responses toThe naked and the dead feature:It is SPOT ON.I feel we r saying this day only because of our seniors (namely Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman).Please make no......

The Ashes through time

In the cloistered hush of the Lord's museum a tiny, unremarkable pottery urn has attained an importance out of all proportion to its size.Standing only 10 cms high, the urn contains the burnt......

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Q. have u seen any good bengali films? can u suggest some dat hv eng / hin subs too?
: A. JaijatraJaijatra (2004): Actor Tauquir Ahmed made his directorial debut with the film. Set in the milieu of the Liberation War, the overused theme...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/have-u-seen-any-good-bengali-films-can-u-suggest-some-dat-hv//answers/14928927

Q. How did the name 'Hindu' come into being..?
Maya: A. Ancient History of Hinduism The history/timeline of Hinduism would be a very interesting topic. As one researches more and more, more and more...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-did-the-name-hindu-come-into-being../14928891/answers/12000198

Q. do u like jefferys novels ?which one is the best ?
Ranjith Nambiar: A. I presume you mean Jeffrey Archer. My personal favourite is Honour Among Thieves. The plot is pretty contemporary - the post-Gulf War scenario and...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/do-u-like-jefferys-novels-which-one-is-the-best-/12000015/answers/11124053

Q. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY HUMANRIGHTS?
Barsha Sahu: A. Human rights refers to universal rights of human body parts regardless of jurisdiction or other factors, such as ethnicity, nationality, or...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-do-you-mean-by-humanrights/11123746/answers/945549

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New York auction houses toast staggering billion dollar week

New York: Two of New York's leading auction houses combined for the art world's richest sales week ever, with works going under the hammer for a... ...

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Christie's contemporary art auction nets record $495 million, highest ever

By: Carol Vogel Record prices for 12 contemporary artists including Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat made history on... ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/art/christies-contemporary-art-auction-nets-record-495-million-highest-ever/articleshow/20098321.cms

Colours that Speak

There is a sense of revolution at the Japan Foundation. Enter the exhibition space and one could go back to post-World War II, when Japan boosted... ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/colours-that-speak/1116873/

Thai ghost film remake appeals with funny twist

Thais' deep affection for ghost stories and laughter has brought a new phenomenon to movie theaters ? comic touches added to an oft-told tragedy of... ...

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Sotheby's New York's Contemporary Art Evening sale brings in $293,587,000

KOLKATA: On May 14 evening at , the sale totaled $293,587,000, and was 82.8% sold-by-lot. There were exceptional prices for works from every decade... ...

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/art/sothebys-new-yorks-contemporary-art-evening-sale-brings-in-293587000/articleshow/20068297.cms

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