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Online edition of India's National Newspaper Tuesday, January 10, 2006

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Bones of contention
The dictates of reason suggest that the key question in l'affaire Swami Ramdev is whether the ayurvedic `herbal' medicines manufactured by his Divya Yoga Pharmacy meet the requirements of law and public health. The raucous protests staged ...

The rake's progress
From next month, the Samjhauta Express between Amritsar and Lahore will not chug alone across the border between India and Pakistan. Once a week, the Thar Express will bridge 2.5 km of desert terrain to connect Munabao in Rajasthan to a ...

Leader Page Articles
Behind Bangalore: the long jihad today
By Praveen Swami

The second and concluding part of an investigation into the Lashkar-e-Taiba networks that operate across India.

News Analysis

Agriculture: striking a balance
By V. Jayanth

Any reforms agenda for agriculture must focus on technology, credit, and marketing.

How lobbyists poison politics
By Gary Younge

THE U.S. Congress stands at the pinnacle of American democracy, which the nation is proud — on occasion — to export at the barrel of a gun. Inside, 100 senators and 435 members of the House of Representatives balance the interests of ...

Atheists seem ready to believe anything
By Madeleine Bunting

Richard Dawkins's latest attack on religion is not worthy of a great scientist.

That buzz from shopping
By Barbara Ellen

Many women can feel a little empty at times. Luckily, it's easily cured at the sales.

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