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Do hospitals curb patients’ rights? Shouldn’t hospitals be more responsible when it comes to patient safety? VOICE YOUR VIEWS -- INDIA'S MEDAL HAUL AT THE OLYMPICS More support needed Three Olympic medals is perhaps a good beginning for our nation. Surprisingly, each of the medals came from unexpected events. This is an encouragement for other sportspersons. Government should come forward with much greater help for ... Rekindle India’s medal tally at the Beijing Olympics is an improvement. But still cricket appears to be elbowing out other sports. Incessant support for cricket daunts other sports like athletics, archery, hockey, etc. India’s medal haul at ... Spade work necessary India could get one gold and two bronze medals only at the recent Beijing Olympics where it was placed 50th among the competing nations. Nevertheless, the achievements of individual gold medal by Abhinav Bindra and bronzes by wrestler ... Killer instinct needed India’s medal haul at the Olympics is not up to the expectations due to multiple reasons. Our people lack the killer instinct and national pride that they are Indians. There are many potential Olympic players in rural areas who are left ... Dissatisfying India’s performance in the recent Olympics is dissatisfying. It fetched three medals, which do not commensurate with the vast human resource available in India. Sporting agencies with government encouragement should leave no stone ... Analyse the problem Why India cannot get more medals at Olympics? Why is not the problem properly analysed? Most players lack adequate facilities and encouragement for practice. Only after they achieve something, they are rewarded. With a billion plus ... Compulsory subject With a population of billion plus, as a country we should be ashamed of our medal haul at the Beijing Olympics. With one gold and two bronze medals, India should have at least figured in the second or third place. Our government should include ... Stunning performance India tried to win medals at the Beijing Olympics. But Abhinav Bindra, who realised his dream, was coached in Germany. After 60 years, India has got its first individual medal. In boxing, Vijender Kumar tried his best and has won a bronze ...
A doctor’s story, retold Nikita Lalwani’s talks about how it is possible to lead a full life even after AIDS in her essay
The chore-busters are here Housework is never really over. Views on how to tackle chores and keep home and life in order
Must see movies World Movies will screen 50 films that you have to watch Walk into the web world A four-part series on Discovery Channel, starting September 8, offers insights into the Internet
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Stairway to heavenJust one line in the guest book at Hotel Thrisangu Haven by noted actor Mammootty says it all. “True to its name” he had written when he stayed here during a visit to Kuttikanam a few months ago. Indeed, the place is totally ...
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