First Principles
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The Indian Railways' Bridge Over Troubled Tracks
Many of India's railway bridges are over a century old and need rehabilitation, which is more than what the cash-strapped Indian Railways can handle
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Noida’s New Landlords
Noida’s real estate boom is bouyed by small entrepreneurs, but marred by controversies over execution and land acquisition
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Poverty Alleviation in Bihar
Andhra Pradesh and Bihar have shown that a new approach to help the rural poor beat abject poverty works. Now, India wants to try this approach in all states
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Municipal Schools in Mumbai Focus on Better Learning
Municipal schools are not best known for the quality of learning they impart. But for the first time, Mumbai’s civic administration is trying to change that
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ISRO's Dead End in Space
Just like some of its rockets, India's space agency is losing direction. By being more open, it can begin to stop the slide
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Why Is Hillary Clinton Peeping into Indian Kitchens?
The US Secretary of State helped launch a global initiative to provide poor women with cleaner cookstoves. India is not convinced about the motives
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Tamil Nadu Elections: Kalaignar 's Swan Song?
Neither age nor the Tamil Nadu voter is ready to show any kindness to the old warhorse whose seven-decade long political career is in its late stages
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West Bengal Elections: Didi At The Gates
The Trinamool Congress is looking good to topple the CPM in West Bengal. But with no clear agenda yet and no experience of governance, Mamata Banerjee still has a challenge on her hands
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A Perspective on the Nuclear Uproar in India
As India prepares to build the world’s largest nuclear power plant, the plan has come under scrutiny in the wake of the disaster in Japan
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The Indian Railways' Carrier of Shame
Indian Railways can't carry all the freight that comes its way, and won't let those who can
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A Fish Called Basa
Largely from Vietnam, its rapid spread and acceptance in India in the past three years have left experts baffled, and beaming