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Opinion of leading think tanks appearing in Hindustan Times and other newspapers on myriad of topics, including politics, society, sports, environment, economy, etc.
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India, May 21 -- We are at the business end of the tournament and it is worth reflecting on the journey that has brought us at Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad to this stage....
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Mumbai, May 20 -- Before the current spot-fixing scam and the match-fixing scam that broke in circa 2000, the biggest controversy in cricket in India happened in 1976 when England's fast bowler John Lever was found using Vaseline, allegedly to get more 'swing,' by umpire Judah Reuben of Bombay who died in 2006....
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India, May 20 -- By the time you read this, the play-off spots would have been decided and Royal Challengers Bangalore's anxious Sunday evening would have ended in joy or heartbreak. For the teams that had already reached the play-offs - Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals - the stakes will be different....
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India, May 19 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang reached India on May 19 evening at the start of a two-day four-nation visit. In a transparently feeble attempt to create a favourable atmosphere, vitiated by China's deliberate and extended intrusion recently in the Aksai Chin area, Beijing sought to advertise that Li Keqiang's first visit abroad as premier included India....
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India, May 19 -- When India and Pakistan's new leaders sit down to manage their faltering relationship, they would do well to take a leaf out of the India-China relationship book and also take advantage of how the changing Chinese economy is indirectly bringing them closer....
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India, May 19 -- There is a clear sense of disbelief at personal and team level in KKR at the events that have taken place over the last three days....
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India, May 18 -- The first thing that strikes you about Nawaz Sharif is his smile. It's big and broad and seems to cover his large face. And when he smiles his eyes light up. The combined effect makes him look both youthful and mischievous. There are moments when you suspect Mr. Sharif knows this and uses his obvious charm strategically....
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India, May 18 -- The moment you get out of Gauhati airport, you hear a bunch of people announcing 'Schlong. Schlong'. Jewish travellers should be warned that this is not a celebration of penis references but hired car drivers offering Shillong as a destination....
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India, May 18 -- Bunny: It's a lovely evening here at the Wankhede stadium, the bookies are chirping in the stands, the money launderers are singing and the home side is batting. Baja: This is an absolutely critical over, the odds are 3 to 1 we get 15 runs off it. Bunny: The captain has handed the ball to Master Fixer who is, for some strange reason, wearing a funny...
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India, May 18 -- Whenever your banker asks you to sign a document, read it first. If you do not follow the legalese, ask for clarification. But don't let your aversion to filling up a form or reading a lengthy document get the better of you and sign on the dotted line without reading the document. And remember, you have the right to a copy of every document that you...
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