Brasilia Summit: Lula and Maduro Reboot Regional Integration – 2 Articles
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Brasilia Summit: Lula and Maduro Reboot Regional Integration – 2 Articles

In a blow to US hegemony, the revival of Unasur at a summit of 13 Latin American leaders demonstrates the region’s shift back to the left and the rehabilitation of Venezuela. Also: “South America Is Back, and Venezuela Is Helping Lead the Way”.

Odisha Train Accident: An Accident Waiting to Happen; Letter by Congress President
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Odisha Train Accident: An Accident Waiting to Happen; Letter by Congress President

The focus of the railways on ‘improving passenger experience and comfort’ which is actually a push towards elitisation of railways, along with an obsession with speed, is taking place at the cost of neglecting passenger safety – and it is this that has led to the Balasore train tragedy.

An Honest Appraisal of the Relationship That Nehru and Sardar Patel Shared
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An Honest Appraisal of the Relationship That Nehru and Sardar Patel Shared

Nehru has been accused of dishonestly usurping the premiership from Patel and treating the latter’s memory shabbily after his death. As we pay tribute to Nehru on his 59th death anniversary, it is apt to critically appraise their relationship.