The Hindu :Sunday, June 15, 2003

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The politics of free lunches
When the first gruel centre was opened in Andhra Pradesh, the Government dismissed it as a `political gimmick'. There are now 300 of them across the State, 200 in just two districts. Tens of thousands of hungry people are flocking to them. Ruling party bigwigs have hit back by starting `lunch centres'. Beneath it all is the real and serious problem of growing rural hunger and distress. Politically, too, it's a gruelling season in Andhra Pradesh, says P. SAINATH.

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LIVING
Caught in a time warp
At a time when rural unemployment is high, weavers of fine khadi in Andhra Pradesh are turning away from traditional weaving and spinning, all for lack of proper support, writes Meena Menon.

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

Power of the powerless
With a large population of physically challenged people, Indian society is just waking up to their needs. SAFIA SIRCAR details the efforts taken by some organisations and individuals to make a difference.

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New road to an old highway
After 55 years, India and Pakistan must learn to live together, at least functionally, even with some inequities of Partition. True, it is such a distant vision, but it must inspire this fateful third `try' at peace by the Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, says JAGAT SINGH MEHTA.

Columns

THE OTHER HALF By Kalpana Sharma Must boys tease girls?		BOOK TALK By David Davidar Book of the year

RURAL DIARY By Pushpa Surendra Of elephants and tree rights

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On a new plane

Cricket first

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FIRST STRIKE
No entry for professionals
Is there any merit in the argument that doctors and engineers need not apply for the IAS?

CINEMA
Less electrifying ....
This year, Cannes' toned-down exhilaration may not have been entirely the fault of the selection team, writes GAUTAMAN BHASKARAN.

TIME OUT
The scent of Nature
S. THEODORE BASKARAN and his family, found Gopalsamibetta, on the periphery of Karnataka, to be an ideal retreat.

REFLECTIONS
Beyond the Wall
Berlin is a city in a hurry to forget its past, says TIMERI N. MURARI.

Health

MEDICARE

Heal thy physician?
These days, it is almost with a sense of relief that one hears something pleasant being narrated about doctors and healthcare professionals, says Dr. SARANYA.

Literature

Inspiration from Madras
Some of the great names of English literature had connections with the city of Madras as it was then. RANDOR GUY uncovers some of these links.

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SUN SIGNS
By Laurie Baum
The week ahead

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