Cheat Sheet
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Tihar: Big Daddy of Prisons
Corporate honchos and politicians are becoming familiar names at Tihar. Here’s a bit more about the big daddy of prisons in India
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People's Power - Anna Hazare Was Not the First
‘Team Anna’s’ agitation isn’t the first to force changes in the laws of the land
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Democracy's Dynasties
Yingluck Shinawatra’s election as Thailand’s first woman Prime Minister proves, yet again, the might of political families in democratic systems
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Rain Gauge
Wading through rain-clogged streets is a good time to think of places that are getting bucket loads more of it than us
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World’s Youngest Nations
With South Sudan voting for independence from the North, it is set to become the world’s youngest country on July 9. Here are some of the most recent additions to the world map
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King James Bible Turns 400
One of the most popular books ever turns 400. And there is more to it than religion
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Celebrity Power by Fame
Stardom and politics have walked hand-in-hand in India. But in other countries too, famous people have used their celebrity muscle for power
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Are You Ready For an Earthquake?
Japan is a country that has learnt, the hard way, to be prepared for disaster. And on March 11, this preparedness was crucial in saving many lives
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Spring Is In
Nature's rejuvenation after the winter cold is an excuse for festive indulgence in many cultures