The Hindu :Sunday, June 26, 2005

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Sunday, June 26, 2005

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Whither European unity?
The recent referendum in France and the Netherlands is the biggest crisis to engulf the E.U. Final breaks have been put on the process of integration which now stands hindered.

Spotlight

REFLECTIONS
Tale of terror and tension
A meeting with an old friend gives way to an unexpected encounter.

Reflections

MUSINGS
Twice over the edge
THE year began well, except for some one having the brass face to tell me I had no brains. As if to prove a point, while at work I rubbed the sweat off my brow with my hand. To my surprise, I found a swelling above my right eye. My doctor's ...

Letters

Mail Bag
Dr. Kannan Pugazhendi has logically brought out in “A Fitness Revolution” (Magazine, June 19) how our children should be systematically encouraged towards health related fitness. However, the majority of parents are convinced that success depends ...

Issues

ISSUES
Scandal in God's Own Country
The Suryanelli case blew the lid off the sex mafia in Kerala. But the recent acquittal of all but one of the accused in the first of several such cases may cap progress in securing justice for victims and preventing similar crimes.

Environment

ECOWATCH
Walk on the wild side
The Bannerghatta National Park's main attraction is the animal rescue work.

Columns

LEVEL PLAYING FIELD
By By Mike Marqusee
Confrontation in Scotland THE OTHER HALF
By By Kalpana Sharma
`Reality' rape

CAMBRIDGE LETTER
By By Bill Kirkman
Not a very bright idea ASK THE DOC...
Surgical options

Sightings

New talent

Symbol of success

Tarun in Africa

Lifestyle

ART
A celebration of ragas
The Ragamala paintings are sublime and celestial, enhancing the colour and quality of Indian classical music.

CINEMA

Bollywood's mark on the tulip fields
The International Indian Film Awards is not about money. It is about worldwide hype, momentum ... for Indian cinema. A look at the ceremony, held this year in Amsterdam.

CULTURE
Percussion marvels
Percussive rhythms are a crucial part of life in Kerala.

VIGNETTES

The grandeur of cultures
The International Art and Craft Expo — 2005, which was held in Dubai recently, was a unique platform that looked at the traditions, ethnicity and customs of various countries, proud of their heritage and passionate about their multi-faceted culture.

Health

HEALTHWATCH
Voices in the head
Hallucination occurs without any stimulus. It can occur in all sensory modes and should be treated early.

Astrology

MOON SIGNS
By Khousikan

Mesha

Rishabha

Mithuna

Kataka

Simha

Kanya

Thula

Vrischika

Dhanus

Makara

Kumbha

Meena