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| The Energy Royalty Issue |
The Nagaland government recently decided not to share any royalty on crude oil, natural gas and other minerals with the Centre according to an announcement made last Thursday. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced that a “new formula” was being worked out for the exploration and exploitation of oil, natural gas and other minerals. “We will take a few more weeks to give... |
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| Of Medals and the Media |
India has so far got a tally of one silver and two bronze medals at the London Olympics with at least one more bronze medal assured even if Mary Kom fails to make it to the finals. However, if she does make it to the finals, there is every reason to hope that she might win the only gold for India. If that happens, India will be able to move up from its lowly 41st position by a few notches. As thin... |
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| Combustible northeast of India |
I ndia’s northeast is the most combustible region. Some 250 ethnic groups are arrayed against one another and New Delhi to fight for their identity, some seeking even an outside-India status. Religion-wise, the proportion of Hindus, Muslims and Christians is more or less the same. Infiltration, mostly from Bangladesh or what was East Pakistan, has only aggravated the problem. Even the Ass... |
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