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Biofuel and the case for caution
Biofuel is in the process of acquiring cult status. It does hold out an opportunity to address issues of energy security and climate change. By themselves or as a blend, biofuels such as ethanol can help cut substantially both oil imports and ...

Trade winds
Recent data from the World Trade Organisation seem to vindicate India's optimism on the international trade front. The country's share in world trade comprising merchandise and services has gone up from 1.1 per cent in 2004 to 1.5 per cent in ...

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Making of an Islamist: an insider's account
By Hasan Suroor

Ed Husain's story is important because it is also the story of hundreds of other confused young British Muslims trapped in an Islamist mindset that can drive them to violence in the name of religion.

News Analysis

We should back Hugo Chavez
By Colin Burgon

It's not too late to stand against the Washington consensus on Latin America.

Just what is this thing "success"?
By Julian Baggini

Is it good? Is it bad? Does it actually matter?

Why silent movies are worth saving
By Peter Bradshaw

Preserved on celluloid stock, they still look luminously great.

Corrections and Clarifications
The heading of a report was "Renovation on at Big Temple [Thanjavur]" (Chennai city, May 25, 2007, page 8) while the text stated that the Archaeological Survey of India is executing the conservation work at a cost of Rs. 25 lakh. There is a lot ...

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