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November 19, 2009
'Where will we end this cycle of violence?'   Reuters
Mahendra Kumawat has a lifetime experience of dealing with Maoists, terrorists and other militancy.

Capturing 26/11 on celluloid   Sanjay Sawant
Terror in Mumbai premieres on November 19; Mumbai Massacre on November 25. Both documentaries will be shown worldwide.

India honours Sheikh Hasina with Indira Peace Prize   
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been chosen for the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development this year for her "outstanding contribution to the promotion of democracy and pluralism".

Karzai sworn in for 2nd term as Afghan President   Reuters
51-year-old Karzai was administered oath of office by the head of the Supreme Court, Abdul Salam Azmi, at a grand ceremony at the heavily fortified Presidential Palace in the presence of 800 guests, including External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

B'desh SC sends Mujib's killers to the gallows   
Thirty-four years after Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated in a coup, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the death sentence on five of his killers, paving the way for their walk to the gallows after a trial that dragged on for 13 years. The five are among the 12 sacked Army officers, convicted for the 1975 killing, by the court.

'Poor tribal' Koda is officially worth Rs 98 lakh   
In 2005, Koda had movable assets worth Rs 13 lakh, and by 2009, they rose to over Rs 94 lakh. His immovable assets also doubled to over Rs four lakh during this period. These disclosures were made by Koda himself -- first in the affidavit he filed with the Election Commission at the time of contesting the assembly elections in 2005 and then earlier this year when he fought the Lok Sabha polls.

'India need not worry about US-China ties'   Reuters
"I don't think there needs to be any concern in India about what the president said in China. We have very important relations with China. But we have equally important relations with India," the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake, told media persons at a news briefing.
November 18, 2009
AMU: In the middle of a crisis   
What plagues the Aligarh Muslim University? Armed with historical facts, Dr Mohammad Sajjad lists the likely reasons for the recurring turmoil in one of India's oldest educational institutions.

Obama to host a state dinner for Manmohan Singh   Reuters
Obama's invitation to Dr Singh is a reflection of the personal admiration of Manmohan Singh by him.

Priceless Indian necklace returns home   
A 19th century necklace belonging to the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh's wife will finally return to Punjab.

AMU: In the middle of a crisis   
What plagues the Aligarh Muslim University? Armed with historical facts, Dr Mohammad Sajjad lists the likely reasons for the recurring turmoil in one of India's oldest educational institutions.

Canadian PM visits Rajghat   Ajit Jain
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen visited Rajghat in New Delhi where they laid a wreath on Mahatma Gandhi's memorial.

Obama at the Great Wall of China   Reuters
Barack Obama tours Badaling section of the Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing on Wednesday.

Chargesheet filed against Raj Thackeray for assaulting North Indians   Sahil Salvi
The Mumbai police filed a 73-page charge sheet in a local court against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and 20 others for rioting and assault on North Indians appearing for a Railway recruitment examination in Mumbai in 2008.
November 17, 2009
For 1984 riot victims, peace is still elusive   
An excerpt from journalist Jarnail Singh's book I Accuse The Anti-Sikh Violence of 1984.

Mumbai police taking no chances   Rediff Archive
Warning that the terrorists are educated and sophisticated, Mumbai Police Commissioner D Sivanandan said the city police have many quick-response teams ready to thwart another 26/11-style terror attack.

A leopard's majesty   Ajith Huilgol
Ajith Huilgol won a runner-up award at the UK-based Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2009.

Obama, Hu discuss Indo-Pak ties, Dalai Lama   Reuters
A"We did note that while we recognise that Tibet is part of the People's Republic of China, the United States supports the early resumption of dialogue between the Dalai Lama's representatives and Beijing," Obama said after his meeting with Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao in Beijing.
November 16, 2009
Security experts on how to close 26/11 loopholes   Reuters
A year after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, are we better equipped to avert another such attack? Security experts don't think so.

'US does not seek to contain China's rise'   Reuters
President Obama subtly pushed for greater freedom of expression.

'Govt never made up its mind to go to war with Pak after 26/11'   Reuters
The IAF was ready to strike at Pakistan, says former Air Chief Fali H Major.

How life has changed for a 26/11 hero's family   Rediff Archive
Vaishali Omble, the slain Omble's daughter, on how family's life changed.

'Electoral defeats don't affect us. We fight back'   Reuters
Prakash Karat discusses his party's future in an interview with Sheela Bhatt.

Meet Vladimir Putin, the rapper   Reuters
Putin's surprise appearance on a music channel to hand out awards came as a shock even to the journalists his minders handpicked to follow him around not to mention the audience of baseball cap-wearing adolescents.

Obama has an agenda for maiden China visit   Reuters
US President Barack Obama is in China on a three-day official visit that will be aimed at resetting bilateral ties and hoping to win China's support on issues ranging from climate change to sanctions against Iran. Obama, who is on his first to China after becoming president in January this year, is hoping to navigate an increasingly complex relationship with a country that is the largest holder of US foreign debt and its second-largest trading partner.
November 15, 2009
Meira praises Indian MPs at New York lecture   Jay Mandal
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar paid tribute to the members of the lower house of the Parliament at a lecture in New York, saying they are "very well-behaved" and were always keen to help finish the business of the house.
November 13, 2009
'First comprehensive study of America's role in Kashmir'   Reuters
Howard B Schaffer explains why the US should intervene in resolving the JK issue.
November 12, 2009
The most powerful people in the world   Reuters
PM, Dawood, Ambani on Forbes most powerful list.

Free hand for Rahul in UP   Reuters
Rahul Gandhi has begun the ground-level work to capture power in Uttar Pradesh.

Niece Savita charms Obama   Pete Souza/White House
Who would have thought an American President would have a niece named Savita?

26/11: The NSG commando's quiet widow   
NSG Commando Gajendra Singh Bisht died a hero's death against the Mumbai terrorists. His quiet and shy wife is still mourning his loss.
November 11, 2009
Azmi's remarks angers Shiv Sainiks   Sahil Salvi
Scores of Shiv Sainiks on Wednesday intensified their stir against Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Asim Azmi by courting arrest outside the Maharashtra legislative assembly.

'I did not go in for a medal'   A Ganesh Nadar
Ganesh Nadar tracks down four Mumbai police officers who confronted the terrorists on 26/11, but whose bravery that night has gone unnoticed or unrewarded.

Cyclone Phyan brings rain to Mumbai   Sahil Salvi
Cyclone Phyan might not hit Mumbai directly, though the metropolis will feel its impact due to extremely heavy rainfall.
November 10, 2009
It's a propaganda war in South Waziristan   Reuters
'There are no links between India and the Taliban. Even if India supports militancy, it is not foolish enough to leave evidence.'

'Deoband rally was simply a show of strength'   
The men sitting around me -- dressed, like the rest of the crowd, in white kurta-pyjama, and sporting unkempt beards and white skull-caps -- enthusiastically shook their heads in agreement. Like the maulvi-poet, they laboured under the burden of being forced to prove their patriotism, their anti-Pakistani credentials, and their opposition to terrorism -- an unenviable predicament they were compelled to share with the rest of their co-religionists.

Arunachal bars media from covering Dalai Lama visit   Reuters
With his remarks on China making waves, the local administration has restrained the media from going anywhere near the Dalai Lama during his current visit to Arunachal Pradesh.
November 09, 2009
Dalai Lama inaugurates Tawang hospital   Reuters
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday inaugurated a district hospital in Tawang and donated Rs 20 lakh for its building on the second day of his visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

'If Jagan is not made CM, the Congress will suffer damage'   Snapsindia
AP Minister Konda Surekha recently resigned to protest the Congress leadership's reluctance to appoint Y S Jaganmohan Reddy as Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's successor.

'Killing those people was such a wrong thing'   Rajesh Karkera
The Nariman House cook finds living with his memories of 26/11 and the death of his employers daunting.
November 08, 2009
Basking in India's hospitality   Reuters
Braving the winter chill, thousands of Tibetans and locals lined up along the roads leading to the Tawang monastery on Sunday and gave a rousing reception to the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who arrived in town on a four-day visit.
November 06, 2009
Why Shobha could be Yeddyurappa's nemesis   Photograph courtesy: Daijiworld
Yeddyurappa will have to take one of the hardest decisions of his political career when he drops Shobha from the ministry in order to save his chair.

'Locals risk retribution in the war against Maoists'   Reuters
'While senior officials have been saying the right thing, the real test is what happens on the ground. The government needs to send a strong message to Operation Green Hunt forces that human rights violations will not be tolerated and prosecute those responsible for past abuses.'
November 05, 2009
Tomatoes could help shed weight   
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Why is the Dalai Lama going to Tawang?   
'His presence in Tawang is a silent reiteration that the McMahon Line was and is the border between Tibet and India,' says Claude Arpi.

Obama's 10 best moves of the year   Reuters
The Politico pulls together a list of President Obama's ten best and worst moves of the year.

'We're possibly the world's most corrupt society'   A Ganesh Nadar
Ravi Gulati left a corporate job and took to teaching poor children near his home in Delhi's Khan Market.

How Rahul Gandhi's clout is growing   Rediff Archive and Reuters
Sheela Bhatt explores and explains the Rahul Gandhi phenomenon.
November 04, 2009
A spiritual retreat   Hitesh Harisinghani
Spiritual Guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba was in Mumbai on a three-day visit from October 31 to November 2.

Captured in the wild   
Rediff.com brings before you award-winning photos.

Lashkar was targeting National Defence College in New Delhi: FBI   
David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, arrested last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, were part of a Lashkar-e-Tayiba plan of a major terror attack on the facilities of a Danish newspaper and the National Defence College in India, federal prosecutors have said.

India lax in obstetric care: Human Rights Watch   Reuters
India is falling behind other countries in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care because it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth, Human Rights Watch has said.
November 03, 2009
Why is Pakistan burning?   Snapsindia
An analysis of the factors that led to Pakistan earning the sobriquet of 'the most dangerous country in the world'.

'Indian religion is such an untouchable subject'   
William Dalrymple discusses his latest book, which delves into nine spiritual lives and uncovers multiple Indias.
November 02, 2009
'Sushma Swaraj is a better bet than Narendra Modi'   Rediff Archive
'In India wherever there are equals, we can't function. What is going on in the BJP is similar,' says Professor Dipankar Gupta.
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