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BJP to go alone in Assam
On a feel-good high with Bhupen Hazarika's entry, and driven by 'feel-bad' for its old ally Asom Gana parishad, the BJP has decided to go it alone in Lok Sabha polls in Assam as well as Manipur.
Updated on Mar 26, 2004 06:12 PM IST
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BJP to field Dara Singh, Hema?
If certain BJP leaders, including party?s high-profile general secretary Pramod Mahajan, have their way, the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab may turn out to be a total ?filmi? affair.
Updated on Apr 03, 2004 02:07 PM IST
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Tight undergarment may lead to infertility, say expert
India?s tropical climate does not favour tight male undergarments as it raises the temperature of scrotum where sperms are produced.
Published on Mar 08, 2004 12:23 PM IST
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NAGPUR
Although RSS has its headquarters here, BJP's lotus blossomed only once in Nagpur when it won the seat in 1996.
Updated on Apr 04, 2004 04:22 PM IST
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Don't let exam phobia overtake you: Expert
It's a common occurrence in kids who are pampered but sometimes parents also play a catalytic role, adding to child's woes, say expert.
Updated on Mar 02, 2004 02:39 PM IST
PTI | Sanjay Kumar Singh (HindustanTimes.com), New Delhi
Ban on books "meaningless": Taslima
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday termed the ban on her books as "meaningless" and said she would continue writing despite threats from fundamentalists. Banning of books not only amounts to violation of the rights of the writer but also of the readers", said Taslima who was here to launch the fourth Hindi edition of her biography Woh Andhere Din (Those Dark Days).
Updated on Feb 19, 2004 10:33 AM IST
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Literature on verge of extinction: Naipaul
Literature is on the verge of extinction. These fighting words by Sir VS Naipaul got the 16th World Book Fair off to a rather unexpected start on a balmy Saturday morning. Critical of the increasingly role market demands played on the publishing industry, he warned of the adverse effects marketing was having on literature.
Updated on Feb 16, 2004 10:26 AM IST
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Vintage Bond has the sparkle
Ruskin Bond is an institution. Not just in his adopted hometown of Mussoorie but in the hearts of his legions of fans all over the country. Catching up with him during the World Book Fair, where he received Rupa and Company's ND Mehra Award for 2003.
Updated on Feb 14, 2004 07:47 PM IST
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Previewing World Book Fair
It's World Book Fair time in Delhi again. National Book Trust Director, Shashi S Sharma offers a peek at the highlights of the upcoming fair, which has grown to become one of the most important not just in South Asia, but across the world. Delhi, which is currently the World Book Capital, has over the years become a crucial hub for books, and the biennial fair has become its cornerstone.
Updated on Feb 12, 2004 08:27 PM IST
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Delhi Book Fair: A sneak peek
Delhi will be hosting the 16th World Book Fair from this weekend, an event that brings together India's biggest names in publishing. A sneak peek into the rich fare on offer.
Updated on Feb 11, 2004 03:35 PM IST
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Understanding Indian communalism
Inspite of having a poor track record on communal front, India is unlikely to go Yugoslavia way because Hindu-Muslim conflict in this country is localised. Secondly, in India, linguistic or caste affinities often surpass religious loyalty.
Updated on Feb 13, 2004 04:22 PM IST
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Measures to counter the menace of communalism
Police should be given specialised training to handle communal riots. In some of the recent riots, more people were killed in police firing than in rioting.
Updated on Feb 11, 2004 02:54 PM IST
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Understanding Indian communalism
Inspite of having a poor track record on communal front India is unlikely to go Yogoslavia way because Hindu- Muslim conflict in this country is highly localised. Secondly, in Indian polity linguistic or caste affinities often surpass religious loyalty.
Updated on Feb 10, 2004 12:45 PM IST
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Analysis: Srikrishna Commission report
Srikrishna committee, that probed the Mumbai riots of 1993, has found Shiv Sena fomented and organised communal riots that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Muslims.
Updated on May 19, 2004 06:29 PM IST
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Why Gujarat is so sensitive?
According to analysts, urbanisation and rising prosperity are partly to blame for a number of riots, which have taken place in different parts of Gujarat.
Updated on Feb 11, 2004 01:28 PM IST
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Why people participate in communal riots?
People participate in communal riots because of a sense of personal justification, reduced personal risk, hostile relationship and an intense emotional response to a recent incident.
Updated on Feb 11, 2004 01:21 PM IST
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Lingerie models clash during Super Bowl
There were some who missed Janet Jackson's tit-illating show during Super Bowl on Sunday. But they had plenty of sizzling action to keep them occupied.
Published on Feb 09, 2004 02:30 PM IST
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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: PROFILE
Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee. Like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake got his start on the show The New Mickey Mouse Club.
Updated on Feb 09, 2004 03:03 PM IST
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JANET JACKSON: PROFILE
Janet Jackson was the youngest of the nine children in the family that produced the Jackson Five.
Updated on Feb 09, 2004 02:29 PM IST
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Formation of religious outfits
The decision to form VHP was taken at a meeting held in Sandipani Sadhanalaya in Mumbai on the Janmashtami day in 1964.
Updated on Feb 10, 2004 02:35 PM IST
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Religious history of India
The religion of the large majority--Brahmanism--has ancient roots.
Published on Jan 29, 2004 01:44 PM IST
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Factors responsible for the growth of communalism
The stagnant economy of India and the policy of divide and rule during the British period were important factors for the growth of communalism in India.
Updated on Feb 11, 2004 02:37 PM IST
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Rise of communalism
Communal ideology consists of three basic elements or stages one following the other.
Published on Jan 29, 2004 01:33 PM IST
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Govt promises to consider RS representation for Gulf NRIs
The Govt also announced several sops for the Gulf NRIs at the Pravasi Diwas, reports Vijaya Sharma.
Published on Jan 27, 2004 01:18 PM IST
PTI | Vijaya Sharma (HindustanTimes.com), New Delhi
Concept cars draw gasps, admiration
Concept cars at the six-day auto jamboree kept adrenalin of visitors pumping and their imagination revved up.
Updated on Jan 20, 2004 06:47 PM IST
PTI | Sumit Chaturvedi (HindustanTimes.com), New Delhi
Previewing World Book Fair
It'll be World Book Fair time in Delhi soon. NBT Director, Shashi S Sharma offers a peek at the highlights of the upcoming fair.
Updated on Feb 06, 2004 06:29 PM IST
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Grand old beauties evoke gasps, nostalgia
The vintage car display at the expo has become the cynosure of all eyes. On display are a hall-full of Rolls Royce, Mercedes and Chryslers.
Updated on Jan 19, 2004 05:11 PM IST
PTI | Sumit Chaturvedi (HindustanTimes.com), New Delhi
Nissan re-enters Indian car market; unveils SUV
The Japanese auto major entered the market after over two decades with its multi-purpose SUV X-TRAIL, which will have two variants.
Updated on Jan 16, 2004 09:42 PM IST
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Advani inaugurates India's largest ever car show
The six-day Auto Expo 2004 began today with a special focus on facilitating tie-ups between Indian and overseas companies.
Updated on Jan 15, 2004 03:06 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Pak, Thai delegation to visit Auto Expo 2004
The expo will witness participation from Pakistan and Thailand, besides China, Iran, Israel, the Philippines, UK and USA, said CII past president Subodh Bhargava.
Updated on Jan 14, 2004 09:54 PM IST
PTI | hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
