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May 31, 2004 |
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Peshawar: The Shah Rukh Connection
In one of the narrow lanes of Peshawar's Kissa Kahani Bazaar stands a dark green haveli. "This is Shah Rukh's house," says the cab driver.
A class act
'Unlike other ministers and MPs, he never created any kind of fuss.'
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May 28, 2004 |
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'Dr Singh is too good for today's corrupt world'
'The only problem -- as I realised through my association with him -- is that he is too soft and could not think of meting out punishment to any RBI official even when the official concerned was guilty.'
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May 27, 2004 |
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Meet India's new National Security Adviser
J N Dixit is a hardliner who believes in a policy of carrot and stick, as a man who does not hesitate to wield the stick if considered necessary.
'One can place one's trust in Dr Singh'
'Dr Singh has unparalleled political acumen, which he demonstrated in ample measure during his stint as leader of the Opposition.' Somnath Chatterjee, the likely Speaker, on the prime minister.
Truly, an extraordinary fellow
'Overlying his idealism was a hatred of war and of all things military. He gave no deep thought to politico-military matters and this prevented him from making sound security decisions.'
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May 26, 2004 |
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Dr Singh: A thorough gentleman
'Not once did he make us teenagers feel out of place. He opened the hotel's doors for us. He even dropped us home.'
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May 22, 2004 |
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'I have to give something back to the society'
'Although I have had several offers from abroad, I feel my place is in India. In general, life has given me everything that is good. I am content. There is no sense of want in my life now,' Dr Manmohan Singh told Aruna Srinivasan in 1999.
He'd rather lose than cheat
'If I take money from him, he will ask for a favour and that I am not going to do,' Dr Singh told Harcharan Singh Josh, his campaign manager.
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May 18, 2004 |
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'BJP understands US better'
'Even the worst detractors of the BJP-led government have to concede that it imparted a forward momentum to Indo-US strategic relations without letting itself be pressurised by Washington, DC,' says B Raman.
Sonia: The road ahead
Political pundits agree the new government's dependence on the Communists will impact the nation's economic policies and its policy towards the US.
What is a CMP? Find out!
It will outline what the new government plans to do during its tenure; a broad roap map so to speak.
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May 15, 2004 |
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Historic verdict: Advani
He blamed the defeat of the BJP-led NDA in the Lok Sabha election on 'overpowering local issues and effects of alliances at the local level.'
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May 10, 2004 |
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Sidhu Bana Politician
On the campaign trail with the inventor of Sidhuisms.
Six Ways to Woo a Voter
rediff.com brings you the unique campaigning styles our leaders have adopted over the years. Don't miss it!
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May 06, 2004 |
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Chasing India's Bahu No 1
Whether she wins or loses, it is unlikely this is the last the electorate has seen of Smriti Irani.
The Rising Son
A new member of Karunanidhi's dynasty joins the fray.
Horror story of Indians in Iraq
'I fear thinking about all those days,' says Faisal about his time in a US camp in Iraq. 'It was a pitiable, miserable life.'
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May 04, 2004 |
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Can this man rescue the BJP?
The BJP has sent Sanjay Joshi to UP to revive the party's fortune. Who exactly is this media
shy man?
Trailing T R Baalu
Despite the lazy evening, there is excitement, colour and music in the air.
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