http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2010 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:32:07 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:32:07 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/reflexions_learn-magick_1345673 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/reflexions_learn-magick_1345673 What is magick? Forget all the stereotypical pre-conceptions and approach this question with an open mind. You will probably find it is not what you have been taught to think. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:01:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_trickling-down-effect_1345672 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_trickling-down-effect_1345672 There are various ways to view poverty. The poor, "the real poverty experts" have a perspective very different from the middle class. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:00:04 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_thackerays-the-first-family-of-mumbai_1345670 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_thackerays-the-first-family-of-mumbai_1345670 Seemingly innocuous, it sums up the equation between the Congress and Mumbai's ruling family, not just as it stands today, but as it has been ever since Bal Thackeray launched the Shiv Sena in 1966. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:54:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_respect-democracy_1345669 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_respect-democracy_1345669 In a democracy every citizen has the right to express his or her views without fear in matters of public interest. No one should be subjected to threats of reprisals for speaking out without causing offence to anyone. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:48:25 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_reserved-verdict_1345668 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_reserved-verdict_1345668 The Andhra Pradesh High Court, by striking down the AP government's 4 per cent education and job quotas for 15 deemed backward Muslims groups, has brought the issue of reservations back into the public eye. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:46:25 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_fair-outlook_1345665 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_fair-outlook_1345665 The rest of the world cheers the sustained growth pace in India and China because it is felt that this will help keep the world economy afloat as it were. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_ronald-reagan_1345664 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_ronald-reagan_1345664 Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidise it. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:43:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_singledom-rocks-as-valentine-s-day-is-round_1345330 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_singledom-rocks-as-valentine-s-day-is-round_1345330 Yet, there's much to be relieved about, even if in the privacy of your own thoughts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:20:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_just-cut-and-paste_1345329 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_just-cut-and-paste_1345329 In universities and colleges, including the IITs, a person's calibre as a teacher is assessed solely on the basis of the numerical abundance of research papers. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:17:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_racial-farce_1345196 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_racial-farce_1345196 The continuing saga of attacks on Indians and specifically Indian students in Australia contains elements of both tragedy and farce. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:41:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_blinkered-indians-at-desolate-davos_1345193 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_blinkered-indians-at-desolate-davos_1345193 The World Economic Forum (WEF) this year at Davos resonated with a heart-breaking lament arising from the ruins of a devastated global market economy. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:33:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_nuanced-strategy_1345191 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_nuanced-strategy_1345191 There was the pleasant element of consensus at the chief ministers' conference on the issue of security because it came after a rancorous debate on the issue of soaring food prices. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:31:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_letter-to-kapil-sibal-ii_1345190 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_letter-to-kapil-sibal-ii_1345190 A few urgent steps which need to be taken to revamp the education system. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:27:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-sena-mns-charm-works-best-for-kids_1344739 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-sena-mns-charm-works-best-for-kids_1344739 I'm beginning to believe that Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan should be chief minister of Mumbai -- at least he has the guts to stand up to the Shiv Sena. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:51:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_difficult-debate_1344738 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_difficult-debate_1344738 For scholars of history it is an invaluable way to study how "national socialism" -- as Nazi stands for -- and by extension, fascism, develops. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:50:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_no-relief-on-offer_1344737 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_no-relief-on-offer_1344737 Central banks can fight inflation and excess liquidity through raising interest rates and tweaking the cash reserve ratio of the banks Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:49:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_a-letter-to-kapil-sibal_1344735 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_a-letter-to-kapil-sibal_1344735 Why is education in schools suffering? Look at the plight of teachers for answers. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:49:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_recession-has-brought-out-real-concerns_1344465 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_recession-has-brought-out-real-concerns_1344465 I took part in a fascinating debate this morning about how to look at the past to learn lessons for future values. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:25:39 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_the-horror-the-horror_1344042 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_the-horror-the-horror_1344042 A slew of Oscar-nominated films this year portray war at its most horrific and traumatic. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:48:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_gamay-set-match_1343876 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_gamay-set-match_1343876 Divinity isn't the thing that happens in temples alone. That is a miracle. Miracle is also what happens when you come home drunk and late and your wife is sound asleep to notice. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:34:29 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_inherent-hypocrisy_1343874 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_inherent-hypocrisy_1343874 Such an analysis will identify the reason why the injustices of the caste system have proved so resilient, and continue to dominate Indian society even today. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:32:47 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_getting-pink-slipped-in-orissa_1343872 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_getting-pink-slipped-in-orissa_1343872 I had never used a hand pump before. A priest noticed I was struggling and offered help so I could wash my feet before entering the temple. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:30:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_an-open-letter_1343871 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_an-open-letter_1343871 Dear chief minister: Every society gives enough warning signals before turning totally anti democratic and fascist in nature. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:28:25 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_back-to-pakistan_1343869 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_back-to-pakistan_1343869 Prime minister Manmohan Singh and his aides in the government are aware that there has been no radical change across the border. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:27:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_musical-maestro_1343406 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_musical-maestro_1343406 Hats off to AR Rahman, the Mozart of Chennai, who has bagged 2 Grammies for Slumdog Millionaire. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-hijras-and-a-curious-boy-from-pune_1343405 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-hijras-and-a-curious-boy-from-pune_1343405 At 12 I knew something about sex and gender but none of my friends could quite explain whom or what we had encountered. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:12:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_web-for-peace_1343404 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_web-for-peace_1343404 The world wide web was nominated by the popular magazine, Wired. It is probably the first time that technology has been nominated for a prize meant for human beings. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:11:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_petroleum-prices_1343403 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_petroleum-prices_1343403 Even in the face of overwhelming compulsions, no government dares to raise petroleum prices. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:10:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_bridge-the-divide_1343402 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_bridge-the-divide_1343402 The poor and the homeless have been pushed to the brink for too long now. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:07:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/reflexions_the-age-we-live-in_1342970 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/reflexions_the-age-we-live-in_1342970 There is no age more remarkable to the quiet observer than our own. Everywhere there is a fermentation in the minds of men. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:50:19 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_walk-on-alone_1342969 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_walk-on-alone_1342969 If carried to its logical extreme, this schism could ultimately lead to a parting of ways between the two saffron allies after over two decades of cohabitation. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:48:22 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_wrong-decision_1342968 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/report_wrong-decision_1342968 This is with reference to 'Wrong call?' (DNA, February 3). The decision by the HC that sex before marriage tantamounts to rape is absurd if the act is consensual between two adult individuals. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:46:22 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_faulty-strategies_1342967 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_faulty-strategies_1342967 It signals the entry of a new guard in the party which is willing to play hardball. The comment shot an arrow straight into the heart of where it might hurt the Shiv Sena and the MNS. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:45:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_another-committee_1342966 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_another-committee_1342966 The expert committee on Telangana that the government has announced on Wednesday has people in it with impressive and impeccable credentials. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:43:25 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_lewis-mumford_1342965 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_lewis-mumford_1342965 Today, the notion of progress in a single line without goal or limit seems perhaps the most parochial notion of a very parochial century. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:41:48 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_a-momentary-pause_1342665 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_a-momentary-pause_1342665 The dip in farmers' suicide is temporary as government aid can only do that much. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:40:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/reflexions_secret-of-creation_1342539 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/reflexions_secret-of-creation_1342539 Knowledge of the law of consciousness and the method of operating this law will enable you to accomplish all you desire. Armed with a knowledge of this law, you can build and maintain an ideal world. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:20:40 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_on-the-western-front_1342538 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_on-the-western-front_1342538 These routine statements contained twin messages: one for the Indian government that it fast-track modernisation of the Army; and the more obvious, for the adversaries. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:19:17 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_buckle-up-it-s-going-to-be-a-bumpy-year_1342537 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_buckle-up-it-s-going-to-be-a-bumpy-year_1342537 A week, it's been said, is a long time in politics. On that count, two months is practically an eternity in geopolitics. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:16:28 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_on-the-wrong-path_1342535 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_on-the-wrong-path_1342535 Apropos 'RSS helping, BJP looks at life beyond Shiv Sena' (DNA, February 2), Shiv Sena started its activities as a voice of the Marathi man but later changed to it to Hindutva Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:12:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_wrong-call_1342534 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_wrong-call_1342534 Sex between adults with mutual consent is a tricky area especially in a country like India, with our many social and familial boundary lines. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:10:11 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_prime-minister-s-sermon_1342533 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_prime-minister-s-sermon_1342533 Prime minister Manmohan Singh it seems has become a dyed-in-the-wool Congressman going by the tenor of his observations at the state chief secretaries' conference in New Delhi on Monday. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:08:49 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_gloria-steinem_1342532 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_gloria-steinem_1342532 Pornography is the instruction. Rape is the practice, battered women are the practice, and battered children are the practice. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:07:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_keep-the-faith_1342271 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_keep-the-faith_1342271 We were standing on the middle of Kumara Krupa road, on Sunday afternoon where the pavements were splashing about in colour and visitors were jostling for space. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:28:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-neglected-child-throwing-tantrums_1342146 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/comment_the-neglected-child-throwing-tantrums_1342146 There was a time when a roar from the Shiv Sena's tiger could bring Mumbai to a standstill. Now, it's just a minor irritant, one more tantrum, marginally less annoying than that mosquito buzzing in your ear. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:24:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_shining-moments_1342145 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_shining-moments_1342145 Roger Federer, 28, cemented his already well-established place in history with a 16th Grand Slam title and an effective demolition of the young British hope Andy Murray, 22. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:22:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_illegal-emigration_1342144 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/editorial_illegal-emigration_1342144 The decision of the British high commission to suspend issue of student visas at New Delhi, Chandigarh and Jalandhar offices for a month after receiving 13,500 applications between October-December, 2009 is understandable. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:20:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_intel-inside_1342142 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/main-article_intel-inside_1342142 Legislative control of India's intelligence agencies needs to be worked on with caution. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:19:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_it-s-all-about-cricket_1342152 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/inbox_it-s-all-about-cricket_1342152 In the sub-continent where cricket is a religion, the cricket authorities and governments have to be more sensitive. We request IPL, Indian and Pakistan Cricket Board and the governments not to adopt aggressive postures. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:56:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_poverty-often-deprives-a-man-of-all-spirit-and-virtue-it-is-hard-for-an-empty-bag-to-stand-upright_1342162 http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/sutra_poverty-often-deprives-a-man-of-all-spirit-and-virtue-it-is-hard-for-an-empty-bag-to-stand-upright_1342162 Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:09:06 GMT