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China rises to new heights as Xi decimates his rivals and keeps people under extensive surveillance
Columns, Point of View

China rises to new heights as Xi decimates his rivals and keeps people under extensive surveillance

October 31, 2017

By T.J.S. George Faster than expected, China’s dominant duo became a trio with  Xi Jinping promoting himself to the rank of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. Mao kept China in “continuous revolution” complete with upheavals, violence and famine. Deng transformed the nation with the modernising touch of capitalism, which he camouflaged as “socialism with Chinese…

Driving in Mysore-Mysuru: Then & Now
Columns, Mysore Memories

Driving in Mysore-Mysuru: Then & Now

October 30, 2017

By Girija Madhavan Our lessons began on Valmiki Road, shaded by rain trees, where traffic was sparse. We would drive slowly up to the Mosque at the end of the road, turn round and drive back. Father insisted that I practise hand signals as I drove. At that time the fashion was to wear glass bangles;…

Man Vs Wild
Columns, In Black & White

Man Vs Wild

October 28, 2017

On Thursday, a leopard cub crossed over to the Zoo from Chamundi Hill and for once was captured without much harm or chaos. As reports of elephants, tigers and leopards coming in contact with humans is increasing day by day, it is clear that man-animal conflict is here to stay and is only going to…

Pet Talk
Columns, Pet Talk

Pet Talk

October 25, 2017

In this week’s Pet Talk, Maneka speaks about spaying rabbits and poisoning in dog. By Maneka Gandhi Why is spaying rabbits necessary? There are many benefits to spaying or neutering a rabbit. First and foremost, a sterilised rabbit can live a longer, healthier life, as the risk of cancer and urinary tract infections are greatly…

Of Brahma Kumaris & the Dacoit
Abracadabra By K. B. Ganapathy, Columns

Of Brahma Kumaris & the Dacoit

October 24, 2017

Pancham Singh, the notorious dacoit of Chambal Valley who surrendered to Jayaprakash Narayan about 12 years ago was in Mount Abu, attending the Universal Peace Conference and was the star attraction for the journalists. It may not be an exaggeration if I say that he was a good publicity material for the Brahma Kumaris and…

Mass appeal is easy for filmstars, but respect is tough. Amitabh Bachchan earned it, after many setbacks
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Mass appeal is easy for filmstars, but respect is tough. Amitabh Bachchan earned it, after many setbacks

October 24, 2017

By T.J.S. George Filmstars seldom celebrate their birthdays. Perhaps they do not want to know that they are getting older by the year. Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday (Oct. 11, 1942) was an exception. Television interviews apart, a serious newspaper or two subjected his persona to intellectual analysis. This exceptionality was warranted because, at 75, Bachchan has…

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