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EDUCATION


Applying pressure
Forget the course fee, even the process of applying to foreign universities is getting more and more expensive, what with increasing transcript charges, visa fees and the high cost of application forms, not to mention consultation charges. More

LIFE INSURANCE


Down memory lane
It's the golden jubilee of LIC... a time to recall the swiftness and secrecy surrounding the nationalisation of the country's insurance business, 50 years ago. More

FASHION


New year special
Calendars like the one from Pirelli, initially created for the company's distributors, enjoy a cult status in the fashion industry. More

CINEMA


The year of remakes and sequels...
Old wine in a new bottle... This seems to be Bollywood's mantra for 2006, when remakes of many old hits would be released. More

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL


Persian adventure
Contrary to their conservative image, Iranians are very hospitable and keen to strike conversations with tourists. More

SOCIETY & DEVELOPMENT


Fighting `NGOism'
Slow progress in reconstruction, misplaced aid priorities and anti-foreigner sentiments are squeezing the space for non-profit NGOs working in Afghanistan, making them an easy target for politicians playing on populist sentiments. More

RETAILING


Steel splendour
A 20,000-sq-ft mall in Kolkata where everything comes at a... steel! More

TRENDS


Skating on thin ice
Many people feel a need to shield youngsters from information contrary to our values... Is the media listening? More

BOOKS


Poignant stories from a war zone
These Hills Called Home
Stories From a War Zone
By Temsula Ao
Publishers: Zubaan and Penguin Books
Price: Rs 195
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Applying pressure


Down memory lane

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In Focus

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India Inc's overseas acquisition
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In Depth

Gender Justice
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Looking back
Jan. 1-Jan. 7
The `Viagra' man

A township prepares to close down

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