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News Commentary Capital Buzz Diary Elections Interview Specials Other Specials Gallery The States Information You Can Use			Home > News > Specials September 30, 2005 An alien in Kolkata The City of Joy has changed, but it is still the same. Natwar's Pakistan visit: Peace may get a boost 'It will lend continuity to high level political interaction, something the Indians believe will lend momentum to the peace process.' September 29, 2005 An Indian in New York India these days pops up in the unlikeliest places in America. 'My revenge against religious fanatics' 'I have always been interested in writing about injustice and people whose voices were silenced,' says Richard Zimler, author of the bestseller on the bloody Inquisition in Goa. September 28, 2005 Iran vote: In the national interest? India voted with the US, also because of the timing of the Iran controversy. The issue has hotted up before the US Congress could seal what President Bush and Dr Singh have embarked upon. September 27, 2005 The magic of silence Astad Deboo started working with the deaf 16 years ago. 'The satisfaction I derive out of this beggars any award,' says the gifted dancer. Want to choose America's President? More questions about Islam, Indian Muslims, and the United States. The Taliban's new face 'There are just 18,000 US troops deployed in Afghanistan, compared to more than 150,000 in Iraq. It is just not enough for establishing Karzai's writ in the 2,000-kilometre long Pashtun belt, bordering Pakistan.' Why India still needs foreign weapons Plan to encourage private production of defence equipment falls flat. The American tabla man David Courtney was seduced by the sound of India. September 26, 2005 Does Mumbai have a disaster plan? 'Should a 26/7 disaster occur, we may manage, but it will be a very tough exercise.' The Survivors of 26/7 Mumbai residents on how they coped with the aftermath. Exclusive! 'We didn't want to capture Pakistan' Marshal Arjan Singh on the 1965 War. September 21, 2005 'The IAF wanted to fight' Exclusive! The legendary Arjan Singh on the 1965 India- Pakistan war. From Waldheim to Annan They began as hot favourites of the US, but at one time or the other, fell out of favour. September 20, 2005 Indians are picking up the pieces after Katrina Arvind Shah remembers the rising water that lapped the doorstep of his pitch-dark home. The wind growling through the windows. The booming sound as someone's roof blew off. Grace by the sea 'The people coped with their loss with remarkable grace. And that is what set this village so apart.' Doing the namaz in bermudas 'This is America. No one tells anyone what she needs to do.' September 19, 2005 The Quiet Revolution How India is achieving universal elementary education. Reliving the Portuguese terror An exclusive extract from Richard Zimler's compelling look at the Inquisition in Goa. Iran, US: India's Catch 22 Why India-Iran ties bothers Washington. September 16, 2005 Blackwill factor in US lobbying deal Former ambassador heads Barbour, Griffith & Rogers. September 15, 2005 Caste cloud over tsunami relief Dalits allege the government has turned a blind eye to their plight. Mr Controversy: Just who's Tom Lantos? Meet the man in the eye of the India-US verbal battle. September 13, 2005 Lahore and After This war took place at a time when the commanders on neither side had much exposure to learning operational strategy, and exploiting fleeting opportunities. September 12, 2005 The Fog of War 'Fortunately for us, the Indians had been over cautious when the opportunity was offered.' September 09, 2005 India is pumping its arms Guess what, India is the leading arms buyer among developing nations. Mr Ashraf goes to Washington An invitation to the United States of America can be quite revealing. Why Pakistan lost Akhnur Perhaps if Akhnur had been captured and the Indian lines of communication severed, the Indian attack on Sialkot could never have occurred! Perhaps. September 08, 2005 Operation Gibraltar: Battle that never was A Pakistan brigadier glances at the 1965 war. September 06, 2005 The 1965 War, 40 Years On It changed the subcontinent forever. September 05, 2005 Just who is Mirwaiz Umer Farooq? Meet the 32-year-old moderate head of the All-Parties Hurriyat Conference. September 02, 2005 From sex workers to beauticians For sex workers in Tamil Nadu, an NGO called TAI has been a godsend. September 01, 2005 Community key to India-US relations 'Rapid increase in low politics interactions has created an environment in which the two countries can tackle critical high politics -- security and geopolitical issues such as restructuring of the UN, Kashmir conflict and nuclear power and nuclear weapons in India.' Why is India talking to Hurriyat now? Just what do the Hurriyat-government talks signify? Killer Katrina: The toll rises Could this be America's worst natural disaster? Archives Home | August 2005 | July 2005 | June 2005 | May 2005 | April 2005 | March 2005 | February 2005 | January 2005 | November-December 2004 | October 2004 | September 2004 | August 2004 | July 2004 | June 2004 | May 2004 | April 2004 | March 2004 | February 2004 | January 2004 | December 2003 | November 2003 | October 2003 | September 2003 | August 2003 | July 2003 | June 2003 | May 2003

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