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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:09:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_red-taped_1314766 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_red-taped_1314766 Ask any one of the silent soldiers who work for no gain, but for public good, and try and change a rule, a law, a given, so that others can benefit. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:52:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_another-intelligence-failure_1314803 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_another-intelligence-failure_1314803 The buzz is that the PMO is upset with our diplomatic missions in Washington and Beijing, which missed signals that did not augur well for India. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_volunteer-bengaluru_1314470 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_volunteer-bengaluru_1314470 Floods that ravaged North Karnataka, not very long ago, arrived with a loud calling -- a call that needed immediate attention, a call that needed some very quick responses. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:03:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_beer-tipped-charms-of-belgium_1314358 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_beer-tipped-charms-of-belgium_1314358 Brussels is a largely under-rated city, often maligned for being too boring. Let me tell you a well-kept secret: Brussels is a great destination, particularly if you are beer fan. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_crossing-the-line_1314357 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_crossing-the-line_1314357 The armed forces have remained above and beyond politics. But there are some unsettling moments in this sanitised situation. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_in-search-of-liquid-gold_1314355 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_in-search-of-liquid-gold_1314355 Last week I was in Tuscany, a few miles north of Siena, at a guest house of one of the great vineyards, having a lunch to die for. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_an-enduring-affair_1314354 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_an-enduring-affair_1314354 Enid Blyton continues to rule the hearts of her readers, in spite of what her critics say. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_bend-it-like-obama_1314046 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_bend-it-like-obama_1314046 The entire duration of his week-long tour to Asia was given over to projecting, that under his watch, the US wouldn't conduct itself as a 'beat cop' policing the neighbourhood. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:12:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_five-and-half-yards-of-pure-mischief_1313947 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_five-and-half-yards-of-pure-mischief_1313947 The sari isn't quite going the kimono way. But it seems to keep changing its status. I use the word status the way millions now use it on Facebook -- the latest public confessional -- to describe their state of being at that precise moment. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:23:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_urban-blight_1313946 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_urban-blight_1313946 The Bombay high court has succinctly pointed out that Mumbai will take another 100 years to improve rather than the 2014 date being put forth by the government. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:22:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_the-rahul-riddle_1313945 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_the-rahul-riddle_1313945 Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's quip in Vijayawada that he should not be counted upon as the future prime minister is delightfully ambiguous. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_bold-and-the-beautiful_1313944 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_bold-and-the-beautiful_1313944 The new crop of Marathi films is fearless in its exploration of sexual dilemmas. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-world-outside-the-box_1313495 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-world-outside-the-box_1313495 The discomfort about pigeonholing identities has perhaps come to a head with a cult figure like Tendulkar taking a stand against the xenophobia. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_desperate-times_1313494 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_desperate-times_1313494 Right on the heels of the Shiv Sena chief's ill-conceived comments on Sachin Tendulkar, the public is subjected to a series of acts of hooliganism by his party members. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:34:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_divided-worldview_1313493 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_divided-worldview_1313493 The China-US joint statement issued by presidents Hu Jintao and Barack Obama on Tuesday which referred to India-Pakistan relations is indeed the proverbial red rag for New Delhi. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_pink-panther-strikes_1313492 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_pink-panther-strikes_1313492 The Headley-Rana investigations seem unlikely to lead to anything substantial. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_living-longer_1313165 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_living-longer_1313165 A positive attitude will not only help in enhancing the quality of your life, but also the length of it. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:38:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_crack-the-language-code_1313164 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_crack-the-language-code_1313164 Migrants must blend into the cultural landscape to avoid local resentment. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:36:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_copenhagen-capers_1313076 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_copenhagen-capers_1313076 The Copenhagen climate summit to be held in the Danish capital in the second week of December seems to be heading for a crash landing, with both the developed and developing countries unable to reach an agreement. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT