Kenya’s stolen election

"Kenya’s stolen election The presidential election in Kenya has triggered major violence. Tribal rivalries have been ignited, taking upwards of 300 lives so far. The incumbent President, Mwai Kibaki, has claimed victory over Raila Odinga. Strangely, the parliamentary and...

HMRC. Review of Links with Large Business

The Chancellor has today announced the outcomes of the 2006 Review of Links with Large Business, chaired by Sir David Varney, former Chairman of HMRC. The review addresses key business concerns through proposals which will deliver: * Earlier certainty about the tax...

Infant outcomes worse with planned C-section

"NEW YORK (Reuters) -- Newborns who are delivered via planned Caesarean section are more likely to be transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit and to experience lung disorders compared with those delivered via planned vaginal delivery, according to findings published...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

The Votes That Really Count

"From property rights to abortion, a look at the key issues being decided in referendums and initiatives on Nov. 7. For all the money, advertising time and media attention that congressional races generate, few of their outcomes will directly impact people's lives nearly as...