Amish Tripathi

Jun 09, 2011
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A Greek tragedy

Greece is a country rich in history and culture that is peopled by a warm and friendly race. It is a must-visit nation for any tourist. Is it an important country, though? Not really. In European terms its economy is an insignificant rounding off error, contributing merely two per cent to Europe’s GDP (gross domestic product, a representation of national income). And yet, Greece is threatening to begin a financial domino cycle of chaos in Europe.

Sarkari child’s play

The combatants are firmly holding on to their views in the raging battle over the issue of corruption. Contortionist spokespersons of the United Progressive Alliance government have tried to justify indefensible actions. Civil society’s self-appointed leaders have held forth as if they are latter day Gandhis.

Sunday’s celebration of Parliament’s completion of 60 years — first at special sittings of the two Houses and then at a joint sitting in the Central Hall — were entirely understandable, even inspiring

The third US-India Strategic Dialogue is only a few weeks away. To prepare the ground for a meaningful set of talks US secretary of state Hillary Clinton was recently in the country.

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