Cinema hall screening Fire attacked
Unidentified armed persons today attacked a cinema house here today, when the controversial film Fire was about to be screened, police said.

Denials apart, HJM is very much a Sangh outfit
The denials have come thick and fast. On Saturday, VHP senior vice-president Giriraj Kishore says his organisation has nothing to do with the Hindu Jagran Manch, which has been blamed for violence against Christians in Dangs district.

India should emulate China: Sen
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen today said that India should emulate China in the areas of elementary education and economic liberalisation. He was speaking at a function organised by the Vice-Chancellor and Executive Council members of Delhi University.

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