Cheat Sheet
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Tihar: Big Daddy of Prisons
Corporate honchos and politicians are becoming familiar names at Tihar. Here�s a bit more about the big daddy of prisons in India
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People's Power - Anna Hazare Was Not the First
�Team Anna�s� agitation isn�t the first to force changes in the laws of the land
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Democracy's Dynasties
Yingluck Shinawatra�s election as Thailand�s first woman Prime Minister proves, yet again, the might of political families in democratic systems
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Rain Gauge
Wading through rain-clogged streets is a good time to think of places that are getting bucket loads more of it than us
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World�s Youngest Nations
With South Sudan voting for independence from the North, it is set to become the world�s youngest country on July 9. Here are some of the most recent additions to the world map
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King James Bible Turns 400
One of the most popular books ever turns 400. And there is more to it than religion
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Celebrity Power by Fame
Stardom and politics have walked hand-in-hand in India. But in other countries too, famous people have used their celebrity muscle for power
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Are You Ready For an Earthquake?
Japan is a country that has learnt, the hard way, to be prepared for disaster. And on March 11, this preparedness was crucial in saving many lives
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Spring Is In
Nature's rejuvenation after the winter cold is an excuse for festive indulgence in many cultures