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The hard climb for relief
Almost two weeks after the South Asian earthquake, a combination of logistical and other factors has hindered relief efforts, particularly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which bore the brunt of the devastation. According to the United Nations ...

Germany's political uncertainties
The future of the Federal Republic of Germany under a coalition regime in which the country's principal rivals — the Christian Democrat Union (with its Bavarian arm, the Christian Social Union) and the Social Democrat Party — share ...

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REALITY CHECK
India-U.S. deal: negotiating the nuclear fine print
By Siddharth Varadarajan

India needs to play its hand carefully on sequencing, separation, and safeguards.

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The war on terror and medical ethics
By Meena Menon

The happenings at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay have served to draw attention to the need for stern action against doctors who violate ethical codes.

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"Judicial activism is a misnomer"
Y.K. Sabharwal, who will become the 36th Chief Justice of India on November 1, has the reputation of being a fearless Judge. He takes over at a time when the judiciary as an institution is attracting close scrutiny. In this interview toThe Hindu, Jus tice Sabharwal answers questions about the justice delivery system, the law's delays, corruption, accountability, and capital punishment. Excerpts:

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Salim Group chief meets Buddhadeb
Motorcycle manufacturing plant coming up in Howrah district

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