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Malgudi, Ayemenem, and now Chevathar Chevathar village, an idyllic setting on the Coramandel coast, is where the history of modern India ebbs and flows in The House of Blue Mangoes. David J. Davidar's first novel, it begins in the last year of the 19th Century, with Solomon Dorai, th e headman, trying to hold together the fraying ends of village life at a time of social and political unrest. NILANJANA ROY talks to Davidar on what has been called a promising debut of 2002. We also carry exclusive extracts from the book which is being released tomorrow in Delhi. More
Education for a lifetimeSituated near Machnoor, Andhra Pradesh, and run by a non-government organisation, the green school is different from the formal education system. Strongly linked to the rural community, it is a world which has meaning for its students, says MEENA M ENON. More SOCIETY 
Padayatra of cautious hopeA padayatra organised by the Ekta Parishad in Bihar has helped spread awareness about landlessness and women's rights. SIDDHARTHA writes on the organisation's goals of development and equality. More REMOTE SENSING 
Getting it right with satellite dataTopographical maps are geographically accurate and in accordance with international standards. But the time consuming process ensures that the content is not up-to- date. It is here that satellite data is useful. More
Don't follow the leaderWhile the bombing of Afghanistan may have consolidated the return of the concept that just wars are `in', there are valid reasons why the country should refrain from emulating the actions of the world's only superpower. TABISH KHAIR on what anot her conflict between India and Pakistan would mean. More COMMENT 
A divided worldClass divisions run through Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding, separating the haves from the have-nots. Were it not for this, it could probably be one of the greatest films made in post-Independent India, says T. G. VAIDYANATHAN. More
Popular and humane`Jinnah', a Pakistani answer to `Gandhi', is an attempt to redeem the reputation of the much-maligned personality. A review by S. THEODORE BASKARAN. More CULTURE 
Tribute from FranceThe Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre in Aranmula, Kerala, is dedicated to preserving the renowned art forms of the State. GOPI KRISHNAN KOTTOOR on the growth of the institution. More CUISINE 
All-time favouriteTHE puri is a deep fried whole wheat bread that puffs up in hot oil like a balloon. All over the country, it is made from the same ingredients — grains, salt and water, but the stuffing of a pulse, herbs or a vegetable gives it a ... More GARDENING 
Fiddle-leaved figThe genus Ficus (family Moraceae), has more than 800 species of which 65 have been recorded in India. Among these are edible, medicinal, lac yielding, timber yielding and a ornamental varieties. Ficus lyrata Warb, is one such ... More
To be hale and heartyCoronary heart disease may emerge as the number one killer. But it can be tackled by understanding the risk factors and taking steps to modify a person's lifestyle, writes DR. G.S. SAINANI. More 
Friend and guardian of the familyThe concept of a family doctor is still prevalent in the developed countries as are health care systems that actually care for the sick. Why cannot a similar system be executed in the country, asks DR. S. SUBRAMANYAM MUDALIAR. More
By Laurie Baum The week ahead
MOON SIGNS By Khousikan What is meant by Dasa Sandhi? Is there any rule that marriage should not be entered into in a year when bride or groom is due to undergo a change of Maha Dasa?
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