The five-lane track to speedier justice
Fast-track courts will be set up shortly as part of an ambitious programme to slash the backlog of cases. MANOJ MITTA reports.



Is SAARC still breathing?
SAARC, since its inception in Dec 1985, has had a chequered career. The current state of inactivity of the SAARC should be of particular concern, not only because the summit meetings have not been held for two years but also, from all indications, they may not be held in the foreseeable future.



Musings of a new liberal
AB Vajpayee’s "musings" are clearly an exercise to refurbish his liberal image, which had been dented of late and to reassure allies whose confidence in him was shaken by the recent developments on Ayodhya. But the Kumarakom statement may also turn out to be a milestone in the BJP's evolution as a party.



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