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Gujarat vote: first step to Modi-Gandhi face-off?

NEW DELHI - Gujarat will hold a potentially game-changing vote on Thursday that could help decide whether Chief Minister Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi, scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty, becomes India's next prime minister.

Government raises $1.1 billion in NMDC share sale 12 Dec 2012

MUMBAI - India raised $1.1 billion selling a stake in miner NMDC Ltd in a fillip for its efforts to rein in a widening fiscal deficit through sales of state assets.

A screen shows the Unha-3 (Milky Way 3) rocket being launched from a launch pad at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site, at North Korea's satellite control centre in Cholsan county, North Pyongan province in this picture released by the official KCNA news agency in Pyongyang December 12, 2012. REUTERS/KCNA

Security Council condemns N.Korea launch

The U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch and will continue discussions on how to respond to Pyongyang's violations of a U.N. ban on North Korean ballistic missile development, the council president said.  Full Article | Related Story 

Legendary sitar player Ravi Shankar performs during his concert at the Vienna State Opera House in conjunction with the Jazz Festival Vienna 2005, July 2, 2005. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer/Files
Death of an Icon

Ravi Shankar, a song more felt than heard

The sitar master will remain one of the brightest stars in the musical sky but his melodies likely will be too faint to hear in his homeland, writes Shashank Chouhan.  Full Article | Related Story 

The loading screen of the Facebook application on a mobile phone is seen in this photo illustration taken in Lavigny May 16, 2012. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud/Files

Facebook unveils new privacy controls

Facebook began rolling out a variety of new privacy controls on Wednesday, the company's latest effort to address user concerns about who can see their personal information on the world's largest social network.  Full Article 

A soldier stands in front of a mural depicting Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak (R), former Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi (C) and Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi drawn on the wall of the presidential palace in Cairo December 12, 2012. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Egypt opposition calls off referendum boycott

Egypt's liberal and secular opposition said it would back a "no" vote in a referendum on a divisive new constitution promoted by Islamist President Mursi, calling off a boycott.  Full Article 

Judge Britney Spears poses at the party for the television series "The X Factor" finalists in Los Angeles, California November 5, 2012.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files

Spears, Swift are top-earning women in music

Pop star Britney Spears edges past Taylor Swift to claim the title of top-earning woman in music after bringing in an estimated $58 million from her album, endorsements and a perfume in the past year, says Forbes.  Full Article 

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Brotin Banerjee

An affordable house for Mr Aspirer

Can the aspirations of 100 million people be ignored? It is important to distinguish between affordable housing and low-cost housing. While the latter — primarily targeted towards the economically weaker sections of society — has been the largely driven by the government for welfare purposes, the former represents a sustainable business model for private developers.  Full Article 

Anjan Chakraborty

Narendra Modi, the BJP and the PM's chair

The BJP's choice for prime ministerial candidate seems to have narrowed to Narendra Modi, considering his performance in Gujarat where he has brought uninterrupted power supplies, smooth roads and a flood of investment. He also enjoys the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. But what if the scars of the Gujarat riots return to haunt Modi?   Full Article 

Robert MacMillan

Regulating journalism won’t cure problems that ail the press

Journalism, like most other professions, attracts its share of arrogant jerks. But allowing governments to regulate how journalists do their jobs is the first step toward making sure that journalists commit the worst possible offenses available to them.  Full Article 

Political Pulse & India's Road to Reforms

Political Pulse & India's Road to Reforms

With the UPA government having won a parliament vote allowing foreign supermarkets into the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will now try to press ahead with more reforms, including freeing up a cash-strapped insurance sector. Reuters India brings you the latest updates from the world of politics and reforms in this section.  Full Coverage 

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