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Where faction is the factor
THE MURDER OF the former DMK Minister, T. Kiruttinan, reportedly by members of a rival faction in the DMK, and the subsequent arrest of M. K. Azhagiri, son of the party president, M. Karunanidhi, point to the seriousness of the succession ...
Boost to fighting separatism
TWO PRO-WESTERN GOVERNMENTS in South-East Asia, both facing long-festering separatist agitations by sections of the population, appear to have decided to take the offensive. The Philippines Government has received a strong boost to its campaign ...


Leader Page Articles
A theme for Vajpayee and Hu
By C. Raja Mohan

While resolving political differences will take some time, India and China can move decisively to give economics a greater weight in bilateral relations.
Crime and politics — I
By K.G. Kannabiran

Instead of providing for a rigorous framework of law with procedures, presumptions and deterrent punishments, the Malimath Committee offers loosely-worded advice to Governments.


News Analysis
Counter 'terror' — from Kashmir to Belfast
By Hasan Suroor

LONDON, MAY 21. If ever, full details of how terrorism was put down in Kashmir are disclosed, there would, inevitably, be a barrage of protests from civil rights groups at some of the methods that might have been used by security forces. Already, ...


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  • Backward Bihar
  • A fallen State
  • Israel is guilty
  • Islam and democracy



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