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Caste, Crime and Politics
The links between these three aspects of Bihar's society are much deeper and much more sinister than apparent.
Updated on Jul 27, 2004 12:56 PM IST
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Bihar in Graphics
Check out Bihar's poverty, illiteracy, crime rates and under-development figures in graphics.
Updated on Aug 02, 2004 11:14 PM IST
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Industriously Downhill
Bihar's industrial growth throughout the planning era has been less than half the national average.
Updated on Jul 27, 2004 12:59 PM IST
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Rank Disorder
Are some of Bihar's problems more pressing than others? Should some issues be dealt with more urgently than others?Rank Bihar's problems in the order of importance that you accord them.
Updated on Jul 28, 2004 09:13 PM IST
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Central Unconcern
The Centre's own failings in Bihar's under-development are too glaring to be overlooked.
Updated on Jul 26, 2004 04:48 PM IST
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Crippling Colonialism
Apologists for colonial rule talk about various development projects that the British started in India. Sadly, there is none that they can name for Bihar.
Updated on Jul 26, 2004 05:38 PM IST
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Land Reforms: Loop full of holes
Bihar's village economy supports nearly three-fourths of its population, yet it remains one of the most exploitative in the world.
Updated on Jul 26, 2004 05:37 PM IST
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Dr Naresh Trehan elected ISMICS' president
The ISMICS has appointed Dr Trehan as its president for the ongoing meet in UK. He is the first Indian to be appointed to post.
Published on Jul 09, 2004 07:25 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comICC urges incentives for Agro-Industries
In its pre-Budget memorandum, the Indian Chamber of Commerce has emphasized the need for new fiscal incentives to help the growth of the agricultural sector.
Published on Jul 02, 2004 12:16 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comExempt computers from excise, custom duty: Nasscom
National Association of Software and Service Companies has demanded exemption of computers from excise and customs duty in order to encourage manufacturers to produce cheaper computers.
Published on Jun 30, 2004 03:48 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comNeha advances to second round at Wimbledon
Indian American Neha thrashed Slovakia's Ana Jerman in first round of girls' singles event at Wimbledon.
Updated on Jun 29, 2004 03:58 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comP Chidambaram
P Chidambaram was India's Finance Minister from 1996 to 1998. He has also held the post of Commerce Minister.
Published on Jun 22, 2004 06:21 PM IST
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A visual treat
That Bollywood continues to be flavour of the moment is evident from the number of books being released recently.
Updated on Jun 24, 2004 07:01 PM IST
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Manmohan Singh
One of the more non-political faces of Indian politics, Dr Manmohan Singh is best known as the "liberator" of Indian economy.
Updated on Jun 22, 2004 06:22 PM IST
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The Vote-on-account
A vote-on-account is Parliament's approval to the Centre for withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India for a specified expenditure to be incurred for a particular period.
Updated on Jun 22, 2004 06:20 PM IST
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Behind Closed Doors
Domestic violence. Despite the extent of the problem, there is very little info, an anomaly addressed by this book.
Updated on Jun 21, 2004 07:47 PM IST
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Tanushree could win it for India, says Lara
The former Miss Universe and model-turned-actress feels Miss India-Universe Tanushree Dutta has it in her to reclaim the title.
Published on May 31, 2004 06:24 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comThird time lucky?
Tanushree Dutta, the 20-year-old student of Communications at Pune University, won the Miss India title at a contest marred by the controversy surrounding Laxmi Pundit. But before she left for Ecuador, doing India proud was the only thing on her mind. In an exclusive interview with HindustanTimes.com, Tanushree said she would love to spread the message of peace and harmony if she took top honours at the Miss Universe pageant.
Published on May 31, 2004 05:57 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comTanushree could win it for India: Lara
India at Miss Universe. Well, it has been an incredible journey, not least for Lara Dutta became the most beautiful girl in the Universe in 2000. Four years later, the model-turned-actress feels Miss India-Universe Tanushree Dutta has it in her to reclaim the title. Lara talks about India's chances at the Miss Universe 2004 pageant in a freewheeling chat with HindustanTimes.com.
Published on May 31, 2004 05:40 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comBiotech: The best is yet to come
Almost all major diseases can now be detected during pregnancy itself through advanced biotechnological tools, says biotech expert.
Updated on Jul 05, 2004 06:03 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comThe universe at her feet
"I will always take special pride (in) acknowledging my Hispanic heritage, so my victory stands as a tribute to all Latina women. I enjoyed taking part in the Miss Universe competition. It has opened up unparalleled access to wonderful people, exotic places, and to worthy causes. - Amelia Vega
Published on May 27, 2004 08:48 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comAn incredible journey
India at Miss Universe. Well, it has been an incredible journey, not least for Sushmita Sen who heralded the arrival of the Indian beauty on world stage by grabbing the prestigious crown in 1994. In an exclusive for HindustanTimes.com, she talks about what it means to conquer the Universe. "Winning a beauty contest has more to do with responsibility than glamour", says Sushmita.
Published on May 27, 2004 08:48 PM IST
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hindustantimes.comKanti Singh
Former Minister of State for Coal Kanti Singh, 47, has won the Ara seat on a RJD ticket.
Updated on Dec 09, 2005 01:02 PM IST
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Kumari Selja
Daughter of the late Haryana leader Chaudhry Dalbir Singh, Kumari Selja is the Congress's mascot for youth, Dalits and women, all rolled into one.
Updated on Nov 19, 2005 05:26 PM IST
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Kapil Sibal
A successful Supreme Court lawyer, Kapil Sibal contested the Lok Sabha elections from Chandni Chowk constituency in Delhi.
Updated on Jan 29, 2006 04:24 PM IST
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Dayanidhi Maran
Younger son of the late Murasoli Maran, Dayanidhi has been elected to 14th Lok Sabha from Madras Central constituency, tradtionally a DMK stronghold.
Updated on Nov 19, 2005 04:13 PM IST
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Meira Kumar
The daughter of the late Jagjivan Ram was born to politics, but remains a fairly low-profile leader who hasn't created the same space for herself as her father once did.
Updated on Nov 19, 2005 04:13 PM IST
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Priyaranajan Dasmunsi
Fifty-five year old Priyaranjan Das Munshi was one of the most visible faces of the Congress party in the last Lok Sabha.
Updated on Nov 19, 2005 04:13 PM IST
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Raghuvansh Prasad Singh
The RJD parliamentary party leader has won the Vaishali seat fourth time.
Updated on Nov 19, 2005 04:13 PM IST
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P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram was India's Finance Minister from 1996 to 1998. MarketHe has also held the post of Commerce Minister.
Updated on Nov 19, 2005 04:13 PM IST
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