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February 27, 2004 |
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Destined to dance
Rukmini Devi Arundale, founder of Kalakshetra, never let convention stop her from nurturing the art of dance. A tribute on her birth centenary.
Why Suhas Patel almost became a rioter
'As I stood there with an iron rod, Suhel, a friend of mine, passed by. He screamed, "Arre Suhasbhai tame pann? [Suhas, you too?]'
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February 26, 2004 |
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'How can I forgive them?'
Bilkis Banu, a victim of the Gujarat riots of 2002, recounts her horrific tale.
Scared of maths? Call 55155242
The helpline is not just about mathematics. 'We also tell the students about the right food, nutrition, exercise and sleep requirements.'
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February 25, 2004 |
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In the name of her children
Six months after her husband died in the August 25 bomb blasts, Razia Khatun is building her life through her children. One, who was born 45 days after she was widowed.
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February 24, 2004 |
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To hell and back
Eight young Indians went to Malaysia in search of a better future. They were lucky to return home alive.
Murders most foul
Elderly people living alone are easy prey in Delhi. In many incidents, they pay with their lives.
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February 23, 2004 |
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I believe I can fly
When 31,000 under-24s applied for 400 Air-India cabin crew vacancies, they just had one chance to make it or lose it.
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February 19, 2004 |
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What is an election symbol?
Why are election symbols important? Read Part 3 of our series explaining the Indian electoral process.
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February 18, 2004 |
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Worshipping Lord Shiva
From the morning Shiva temples are filled with devotees, mostly women, who come to worship the Shivaling.
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February 16, 2004 |
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A revenue officer on election duty
'He is nobody's man and the government got a taste of this when he told them to put a rein on their spending. Those who think he can be trifled with should correct themselves.'
The Nitty-Gritty Man
'Krishna Murthy is a competent officer and knows what he is doing,' J M Lyngdoh told rediff.com
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February 13, 2004 |
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When Harry met Sita
Foreigners who found love in India.
SPG drill to protect PM against aerial attack
The Special Protection Group, in consultation with the Indian Air Force, intelligence and security agencies, has drawn up a detailed drill to take the prime minister to safety if his home is targeted aerially.
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February 09, 2004 |
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Farewell, farmers' messiah
Dhoti-clad farmers on the rampage, swarming all over the pristine downtown office of an MNC, ripping open cabinets, rubbishing files while the American CEO of the firm looked on helplessly.
He killed his daughters one by one
What led Salim Sheikh to throw five daughters into the Narmada river?
Her fight for justice continues
Nearly six months after she was raped and abandoned by medical neglect, she has emerged as a woman with a mission.
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February 07, 2004 |
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'Slaves' or clergy?
The Italian press reported recently that six Indian nuns ran away from the Brigittine convent, alleging 'maltreatment, moral violence and working conditions close to slavery.'
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February 03, 2004 |
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Khan's colleagues turned him in
Musharraf's decision to act has been assisted immeasurably by Khan's disgruntled colleagues who are disgusted by the 68-year-old scientist's greed that has made him one of the richest men in Pakistan.
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