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Keep religion out of the gay debate

In a democratic republic, with a functioning Constitution and strong legal system, the law is the best weapon.

And the theatrics will go on

Buffoonery is not new to Indian politics, as many who watched the exchanges between Mamata Banerjee and Lalu Prasad Yadav in parliament, may have imagined.

Waiting for the rains

The predictions about rains this year are changing from 95 per cent rains to 74 per cent rains to a drought.

Getting lost in Dubai's dazzle

When my cousin invited me on a job-hunting holiday in Dubai, I laughed.

Living in harmony

Kudos to Plant and Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) for opposing the relocation of crocodiles in Thane.

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PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 20)

More sensitive and emotional than usual, you really want a peaceful domestic existence. You will have an intuitive feel for whatever is happening, but you may over-react and feel hurt by even the slightest whiff of criticism. Try to open up to other people more. ...