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One rule for the West, another for the rest As against the complete global — and certainly western — apathy towards victims of extreme forms of violence, as in Rwanda for instance, September 11 has been seen as an apocalyptic event for the whole world. Within weeks, the deliberati on on terrorism and global conflict has been reduced to a mumbo-jumbo of self-justifying mantras and instant axioms, say ILIJA TROJANOW and RANJIT HOSKOTE. Given the tenor of this debate, are their arguments anti-American? More 
The battle for justiceGender injustice is a problem that is seen all over the world. But unless there are certain attitudinal changes, women will continue to get a raw deal. Professor MADHU DANDAVATE analysed the roots of this problem at the Besant Lecture delivered at th e Theosophical Society, Chennai, on December 27. Excerpts from the speech. More
Save the tigerOne way we can save the tiger is to protect the biodiversity of sanctuaries, for that can sustain both man and nature. More 
Mammoth loveAnimals too, have personal likes and dislikes. DHRITI K. LAHIRI-CHOUDHURY writes on some quirks of elephants he has observed. More
An eye for the antiquePatrick Bowring, a dealer in art, is graceful and witty in an almost Edwardian way, with a natural sense of the absurd. `Indians have never had a tradition that says they should value old pieces,' he told DOM MORAES. More
Music for the peopleThough film music is often compared unfavourably with classical music, it is a genre that is marked by constant experimentation and innovation, says S. THEODORE BASKARAN, tracing its evolution through the years. More 
Let's celebrate the New YearIT is customary to usher in the New Year, with pomp and splendour — where there is merriment with family and friends, and special meals to tantalise the taste buds. Here are a few simple recipes for the festive season. Doughnuts ... More GARDENING 
Eyecatching purpleIN November last year, the grounds of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, looked splendid. The plant Arrabidaea magnifica Sprague (Bigonia magnifica Bull) was in bloom and wherever you looked, there were purple ... More DESTINATION 
The Sabah experienceReferred to as the land below the wind, Sabah, in eastern Malaysia is refreshing. A peaceful ambience greets a visitor everywhere, says S. ANNAMALAI. More Metaphorical dialogue TO thousands of Indians in the United States, Tirumala, the sacred abode of the Lord of the Seven Hills will always be Tirumala. But in the event of not being able to make the long trip back home for what often turns out to be a fleeting glimpse ... More TECHNOLOGY 
A threat to cinema?In film-making today, `going digital' is the buzz word. But is it really superior to existing technology? Noted filmmaker K. HARIHARAN writes. More
Though considered futuristic and experimental, telemedicine is ideal for India. Quality medical services can be made available to a patient, says DR. K. GANAPATHY. More 
Power of passion and creativityA cancer experience can allow you the opportunity to reflect back on your life, make changes and do the things that you've always wanted to do. More 
Focussing on healthLonely, withdrawn and dissatisfied, Peter came to India to seek help, T.K.V DESIKACHAR writes. More
The world we crave forR. K. NARAYAN's The Writerly Life — Selected Non-fiction is a somewhat obese book with a 517 pages-fat body that includes the publisher's note and the author's foreword reproduced from an earlier collection of his essays, A ... More
By Laurie Baum The week ahead
MOON SIGNS By Khousikan How rigid is the rule governing the prescription of a gap of time between the weddings of siblings (brothers)?
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