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Editorials Partial view of events Considering the unrestrained use of force by the police on violent protestors and innocent lawyers alike within the court halls and on the premises of the Madras High Court, it was but natural for the Supreme Court to be deeply concerned and ... A critical test The short-lived but deadly insurrection by the rank and file of the Bangladesh Rifles marked a critical test for the two-month-old government in Dhaka that is still in the process of consolidating civilian control after two years of Army-backed ... Leader Page Articles President and choice of Prime Minister By T.R. Andhyarujina The most challenging constitutional function of the President is to decide who should be Prime Minister when there is a hung Parliament. The events of 1989-1992, when President R. Venkataraman had the onerous task of appointing three Prime Ministers, provide guidance on how to decide on the choice of Prime Minister should the 15th general election produce a hung Parliament. News Analysis 
A new chapter in political instabilityBy Nirupama Subramanian The conflict between the Sharifs and the PPP will be bitterly fought. The non-science of biotechnology companies By Sujatha Byravan The claims of GMO proponents cannot be verified independently or indeed be falsified. The rich seek tax breaks to fund U.N. development By Robert Booth A group of super-rich entrepreneurs, models and pop stars are demanding tax breaks to encourage them to give billions more to good causes that tackle international poverty, disease and climate change. An invitation-only gathering of 100 ... Corrections and clarifications A PTI item “Three-year jail for Sukhram” (“Briefly”, February 26, 2009, page 1) said that a Delhi court has ordered the forfeiture of Rs.4.25 crore amassed by former Communications Minister Sukhram. ... Letters to the Editor Read Today's supplements: Metro Plus | Property Plus | Send: Comments to: thehindu@vsnl.com Letters to the Editor to: letters@thehindu.co.in with full postal address |
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