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SOCIETY 
The invisible 83 millionThe recently concluded Paralympic Games in Beijing have brought some much needed attention to China’s disabled community, whose members lead largely invisible lives on the margins of a society where strong negative attitudes towards disability persist. ANANTH KRISHNAN
NOSTALGIA 
Justice through the moviesIt was an epic film in more ways than one. “Spartacus”, released 48 years ago this week, saw actor Kirk Douglas stand up against the Communist witch-hunt then on in the U.S.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK 
Ancient cascadesThe rocky landscape of Hadoti and Mewar regions of Rajasthan comes alive during the monsoon with seasonal rivers emptying into narrow gorges. Alongside, you will find ancient Shiva temples dating from the 10th and 11th centuries, making for an ideal rendezvous with nature and architecture.
THE WATER CRISIS 
Needed, a paradigm shiftWater is a part of the global commons. Only new initiatives between the State and the citizen, based on transparency, can ensure fair access to water for everyone. COMMENT 
The bogey of forced conversionsThe right of a person to convert from one religion to another has to be viewed against the duality of constitutional rights and historical religious mobility in India. When the Third Shivaji speaks Mavericks like Bal Thackeray create no dynasties; worse, they leave behind a greater chaos than they were able to create.
MOVING IMAGES Tales of terror... Why are films on terrorism bombing at the B.O.?
HEALTH SCOUT A bulge in the artery How much do you know about aortic aneurysms? HEALTHWATCH The aging eye AMD is not painful and does not lead to complete loss of vision. So one can learn to cope with the loss of the central vision. For a safe festival of lights How to avoid burns and what to do if an accident occurs.
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