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Modi, media and the feel-good effect

India’s recently concluded general election revealed the power of corporate advertising and PR in determining the tone and content of the media discourse.

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Mission accomplished?

The death of bin Laden had little impact in Afghanistan, though many worry it will hasten the departure of the international security forces.

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Five centuries of print

The book in India, old and new.

| May 22, 2011

From Ansari Road

A journey through English-language publishing in India.

| May 22, 2011

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