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  1. How to get separated

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    / October 16, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By Narasimha Reddy   Pranab Mukherjee recently in an interview said there is no established procedure for separation and there has to be a national policy for separation. He said many more things, which implied that the government is looking at this problem afresh, and there is need for discussion...

  2. Liquor Yes, School No

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    / October 13, 2011 / 3 Comments
    By Uma Sudhir   Across the road from my office, I see the liquor shop not just open but doing brisk business. Even when there is a full-fledged bandh, the shutters would only be half down. You may have to pay a few hundred extra, but then that is small...

  3. Why Prez rule will be a bad idea

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    / October 9, 2011 / 1 Comment
    By Prof K Nageshwar   For the last four days, ever since Andhra Pradesh governor E S L Narasimhan was summoned to New Delhi to submit his report on the situation in the state, Hyderabad was agog with rumors about whether it is a precursor to imposition of President’s rule....

  4. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Telangana) Act, 2011

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    / October 8, 2011 / Leave a comment
    By Raamesh Gowri Raghavan   No, this is not my effort to introduce a Bill on my own and go on hunger strike to force Parliament into enacting it. I am a little on the heavy side, and cannot endure a fast that lasts more than six hours. Nor am...

  5. My way or the Highway

    Posted by Umesh Pakalapati
    / October 5, 2011 / 2 Comments
    It has been over three weeks that Telangana districts are on a general strike called Sakala Janula Samme, which roughly translated means, Strike by all people. It’s an amazing coming together of different forces; government employees, political leaders, students, workers, men, women and children. It is one of the most affirming...
    Posted in Telangana
    Tagged agitation, statehood

  6. Glee over gloom

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    / September 29, 2011 / 2 Comments
    By Narasimha Reddy   There has been a series of news that for many would appear to be gloomy. But there is glee as well. Supporters of economic reforms, corporatization and Americanisation are increasingly appearing happy that things are at last moving their ‘way’. Recently, such people celebrated 20 years...

  7. A judge inspires

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    / September 28, 2011 / Leave a comment
    By L Ravichander   The order of Justice L Narasimha Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh High court in reacting to allegations of corruption against the state Home Minister and Excise Minister and suggesting a CBI probe will not only raise a few eyebrows but should also be reassuring to citizens...

  8. What if Telangana state is formed?

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    / September 24, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By Narasimha Reddy   There are many people apprehensive about what might happen if Telangana becomes a separate state.   Water is an important factor. With regard to two important river basins in Andhra Pradesh, there are adjudicating structures and changes are all part of these structures. The recent Krishna...

  9. A tale of two separations

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    / September 23, 2011 / 2 Comments
    By Narasimha Reddy   A banyan tree has the best federal structure – independent branches living on their own, but linked together. We studied botany which identifies ‘parasite’ plants, some living on the other. In Nalgonda district, you will find a palm tree growing right amidst a banyan tree, demonstrating...
    Posted in Telangana
    Tagged separation, statehood

  10. My two-bit on Telangana, with much hesitation

    Posted by ngs
    / September 23, 2011 / 4 Comments
    By NGS   Telangana issue has become tricky. It looks as though, neither the snake dies nor the stick breaks.   I would say, Telangana leaders must make a much stronger and convincing case for their claims. I am talking more in terms of the economics and also the associated...

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