‘The Congress is open to alliances with everybody except the BJP’
Jaipal Reddy’s appointment as chief spokesperson of the Congress was probably the most significant aspect of the recent reshuffling of the party hierarchy.



Budget hits savings rate
There are a number of brave steps in the budget which aim to end privileges enjoyed by vested interests and release resources for the larger common good.



Return to sender...
A chlor-alkali factory closed down in Maine, USA, in September 2000. The plant was using a hazardous process involving mercury to convert salt water into caustic soda and chlorine.



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