Its been many years since I've read the Frontline. Its better to find more productive ways to idle time. A friend mentioned that there were some good articles in the recent article, so I checked the online version. (you can download the pdf version here)
http://thehindu.com/ebooks/ebfl20080425_download.htm
There were some good articles on the river water dispute, an incredible article on the temples in Kashmir and an article on womens rights group in Tamil Nadu. Just when I was about to give the benefit of doubt hoping the editors had turned a new leaf, the next article hit an unexpected brick, a veritable sucker punch. It was a verbose trumpeting of the CPIM party national meeting with blurbs from the usual chumps like Karat, Yechury, Jyoti Basu etc.
And of course a picture of the red monkeys marching and the leaders cheering them on. The disinterest in the people marching makes it hilarious. The level of self importance shown by the CPM makes it a parody, kind of like a Monty Python film.
Check this out
http://thehindu.com/ebooks/ebfl20080425_download.htm
There were some good articles on the river water dispute, an incredible article on the temples in Kashmir and an article on womens rights group in Tamil Nadu. Just when I was about to give the benefit of doubt hoping the editors had turned a new leaf, the next article hit an unexpected brick, a veritable sucker punch. It was a verbose trumpeting of the CPIM party national meeting with blurbs from the usual chumps like Karat, Yechury, Jyoti Basu etc.
And of course a picture of the red monkeys marching and the leaders cheering them on. The disinterest in the people marching makes it hilarious. The level of self importance shown by the CPM makes it a parody, kind of like a Monty Python film.
Check this out
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Now I am enlightened - "It is a mistake to fete repentant members of Islamist cults." I also learnt a lot on sin, heaven and all that
http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/25/stories/2008042555491100.htm
T.R Baalu affair is everywhere but Chindu wrote just his denial on this issue. What is the nexus here?
anon,
thanks for pointing out the article,
To lionise former extremists is to feed anti-Muslim prejudice
by Ziauddin Sardar"
The moderate Muslims are caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand they have the extremists who think that all moderates are disbelievers and the Govt. which has taken a radical stance.
They cannot take sides without alienating the others.
But you would expect them to moderate the discussions and not stand outside and throw stones.
Anon,
The TR Baalu issue has been neatly swept under the rug, simply to pacify Mu Ka. TRB being one of the loyal lieutenants since the old Saidapet days, has been treated with Kid Gloves by Chindu.
Comrades to the right of them
Comrades to the left of them
To build a new valley of death
Rode the dozen Comrades
http://www.livemint.com/2008/04/16000816/8216Hindu8217-seen-in-ta.html
Chindan
‘Hindu’ seen in talks to sell minority stake"
Read here
http://www.livemint.com/2008/04/16000816/8216Hindu8217-seen-in-ta.html
Chindan
Chindan,
Thanks for the update on the Mint. There has been speculation about the owners of the SMH getting a 26% stake in the company. It would seem a bit unlikely as the philosophies would not fit well, even if the numbers do.
Keep posting updates and your thoughts.
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