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June 22, 2006 |
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The uniqueness of Amma
For a person, who speaks nothing but Malayalam, preaches no intricate philosophy and claims no divinity, her following around the world is nothing but a miracle.
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February 15, 2006 |
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From golf partner to coup leader
It remains unclear whether Rabuka's time in India at the Staff College had a role to play in his anti-Fiji Indian feeling.
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January 23, 2006 |
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The Man Who Knew Netaji
'He was convinced Netaji died in the air crash. If he had survived, he would have contacted Nairsan.'
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January 11, 2006 |
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When Morarji snubbed the Soviets
Brezhnev may not have met an Indian with less reverence for the Soviet Union than then prime minister Morarji Desai.
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September 21, 2005 |
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From Waldheim to Annan
They began as hot favourites of the US, but at one time or the other, fell out of favour.
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August 12, 2005 |
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Development & dim sum
Professor Jagdish Bhagwati is best known for transforming the philosophy of development.
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June 16, 2005 |
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The Nuclear straight hitter
'Elbaradei has not only learnt to work with India productively, but also developed a rapport with our nuclear scientists.'
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June 15, 2005 |
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Our Man in Moscow
To me, somehow, Dhar matched Chanakya of my imagination, tall, handsome, intelligent and stylish. But there was nothing Machiavellian about him.
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May 31, 2005 |
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The Fidel Castro I knew
'More than his ideology, Castro's personal charisma must be responsible for his longevity.'
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May 24, 2005 |
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The charming diplomat
If there ever was a personification of all that is best in personal diplomacy, it was K P S Menon.
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May 4, 2005 |
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India's honoured guest
'Only a great country could risk the wrath of China by giving refuge to the Tibetans.'
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March 16, 2005 |
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The King of Tonga
T P Sreenivasan recalls his encounters with the larger-than-life monarch.
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February 14, 2005 |
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A colossus who died lonely
Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara loved his country, but saw it as his inheritance, which he had to run in his own way.
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January 28, 2005 |
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A true friend of India
Steve Solarz's standing in the community and his general reputation as a friend of India helped advance our cause in Washington. He was not expected to be objective when it came to India, but his presentations were compelling and absorbing.
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