TOP STORIES Japan
says 'yes' to PM's
Arc of Prosperity plan Japan has evinced keen interest in forging
the “Asian Economic Community” mooted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to counter the West’s categorisation of this continent as an “Arc of
Instability”
ECONOMY &
BUSINESS Rupee
spurts to 7-month high It
ended at Rs 44.80/82 a dollar, propelled by robust weekend dollar supplies
SPECIAL
REPORT Nov 11 turned out like Sept
11 When
they heard news of the Kanchi seer's arrest, many outraged
Indians in the US frantically called home. NRIs have also been
organising prayers meetings to support an acharya they hold in
high esteem. A round-up by PRAKASH M
SWAMY
FEATURE PICKS
Asia
Times Appreciating the Indian rupee
Even as the dollar falls against all major currencies, India continues to prop up the greenback because of Delhi's misplaced emphasis on exports. Yet a stronger currency will not only ensure more capital inflows, but also set in a virtuous circle of lower inflation, lower interest rates and higher efficiency.
By KUNAL
KUMAR KUNDU
* * * India Together Local water: battle of scales
Top-down water supply and sanitation schemes have failed the poor time and again. But for decentralization and community involvement to work, local governments -- municipalities -- must improve.
SUREKHA SULE reports on the findings of a global assessment that included India.
* * * The Hindu The White Revolution
The relevant question about Michael Moore’s Stupid White Men, who took their revenge upon liberal hectoring and New York Times bestseller lists by electing George Bush, is not whether they are white, or whether they are men, but whether they are
stupid, says M J AKBAR
In an age where both fear and favour play an influential role in the reporting of news, journalism that stands firm against government and corporate hegemony is the last hope of
democracy, writes NIRMALA LAKSHMAN
War on the people Andhra
Pradesh's
talks with Naxalite groups is fraught with danger not just for the state but for all of India,
writes ARAVIND SITARAMAN
Unease grows in the hearts of common
Indians as they watch a revered saint being arrested and
humiliated, writes SOUMYA SITARAMAN
No eulogy for
Veerappan No tears will be shed for
the dead bandit, but we must address the causes that created
such a monster, says ARAVIND SITARAMAN More edits
