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Brazil protests catch authorities on the back foot	19.6.2013	The Guardian -- Front Page
New generation radicalised as protests sparked by fury at bus fare hike mushroom into vast rallies against failing public services and cost of World Cup Brazilians awoke with a mix of euphoria, fear and confusion after the country's biggest night of protest in more than 20 years radicalised a new generation and left the established political class wondering how to react. Vast demonstrations, in some cases of more than a 100,000 people, swept through at least a dozen major cities on Monday night, with protesters calling for better public services and an end to corruption. With the organisers now planning further protests, the authorities appear to be uncertain what to do next. Although police in some regions cracked down hard, President Dilma Rousseff praised the marchers. "Brazil woke up stronger today," Rousseff said in a televised speech on Tuesday. "The size of yesterday's demonstrations shows the energy of our democracy, the strength of the voice of the streets and the civility of ...
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The GOP's latest abortion ban push is staggeringly stupid \| Ana Marie Cox	18.6.2013	The Guardian -- World Latest
The white male-dominated Republican party is still living in the stone age on social issues. It just goes from bad to worse It's a truism verging on dogma that history favors steady progress toward equal rights for gays. The last election cycle saw incredible gains for marriage equality and representation for gays and lesbians in government. There is a movement in the Republican party to at least stop fighting the issue, and at least a recognition that they cannot hope to grow the party as long as young voters associate opposition to marriage equality with a general stance of intolerance and bigotry. Funny how attitudes haven't shifted in the same way when it comes to women and, especially, anything to do with sex. Why are debates about reproductive rights mired in Neanderthal attitudes, demonstrably fanciful notions about biology ("legitimate rape"), and pro-life activists stubbornly resistant to even basic attempts at reasonable compromise? Indeed, many of the most extreme anti-choice ...
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Critics of laptop distribution scheme will get a befitting reply: Akhilesh Yadav	18.6.2013	DNA: Top News
The BSP government had spent thousands of crores of rupees on setting up stone structures, while the present government is spending it on welfare schemes, he said.
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SNC-Lavalin case can be split for speedy trial HC to CBI (Cached)	18.6.2013	New Kerala: Kerala News
Kochi, Jun 18 : The Kerala High Court today directed the CBI to split the SNC-Lavalin case, relating to alleged irregularities in awarding of contract to a Canadian firm for renovation of three hydel projects, with regard to two accused and proceed with trial against others, including CPI(M) State Secretary Pinarayi Vijayan.
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CPI leader launches fresh attack on Moily over Reliance (Cached)	18.6.2013	Rediff: Business
Launching a fresh broadside at Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily, CPI leader and MP Gurudas Dasgupta on Tuesday said no action has been taken against Reliance Industries for deliberately keeping natural gas output low and is instead being rewarded by a steep hike in prices.
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Jakson Power to double revenue (Cached)	18.6.2013	New Kerala: Business India
New Delhi, June 18 : Jakson Power Solutions, India's leading power solutions company, on Tuesday announced plans to double its revenue by March 2016 to Rs. 2500 crore.
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After Fukushima, Japan beginning to see the light in solar energy	18.6.2013	Guardian: Environment
Government subsidies raising interest in renewables, but higher bills could complicate Shinzo Abe's economic recovery plan Across Japan, technology companies and private investors are racing to install devices that until recently they had little interest in: solar panels . Massive solar parks are popping up as part of a rapid build-up that one developer likened to an "explosion." The boom was sparked by a little-noted government policy, implemented nearly a year ago, that guaranteed generous payments to anybody selling renewable energy, including solar power. Because of that policy, known as a feed-in tariff, investors and analysts say Japan has become one of the world's fastest-growing users of solar energy. This year alone, Japan is forecasted to install solar panels with the capacity of five to seven modern nuclear reactors. Before the 2011 meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant, Japan had all but neglected renewable energy, instead emphasising atomic power. But the accident at ...
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PHOTOS: Top 9 PREMIUM tablets (Cached)	18.6.2013	Rediff: GetAhead
Their features, design and usability stand out in a highly crowded tablet market.
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Two CERN scientists to be honoured by President (Cached)	18.6.2013	The Assam Tribune
Two CERN scientists to be honoured by President
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Social ties and crime (Cached)	18.6.2013	Kangla Online
Social ties and crime
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Everlyn Sampi: pain, pride and the trail of the Rabbit-Proof Fence	18.6.2013	The Guardian -- World Latest
In 2002 she starred in a classic Australian film. In a rare – and shocking – interview, the actor explains what happened next Rabbit-Proof Fence was the film that brought one of the most shameful episodes in Australia's history to the attention of the world. "Not since the last shots of Schindler's List have I been so overcome with the realisation that real people, in recent historical times, had to undergo such inhumanity," wrote the late, revered American film writer Roger Ebert of the acclaimed picture. At its centre was a single performance by an 11-year-old Aboriginal girl, an untrained actor from the Kimberley. Everlyn Sampi played Molly Craig , who was mercilessly stolen from her mother in 1931 and removed to a mission. Craig escaped with her sister and cousin following the fence, which bisected Australia, for 2,400km, to return home. Critics lauded her. "Sampi rarely faces the camera; her gaze eludes us, but her strength and wilfulness jump off the screen," wrote the Seattle ...
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Power-cut protest in Majuli	18.6.2013	The Telegraph : North East
Jorhat, June 17: Irate residents of Majuli today staged a protest in front of the Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) sub-station against long hours of load shedding especially at night.
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What lies behind the power price increases in Australia? \| John Quiggin	18.6.2013	Guardian: Comment is Free
John Quiggin: To explain the latest 20% rise of electricity cost in Queensland, look no further than the free market reforms kickstarted in the 1990s John ...
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Coal ministry issues show cause notices to 2 more firms (Cached)	17.6.2013	Hindustan Times: India
Coal ministry issues show cause notices to 2 more firms
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'Hindus of this country won't accept polarising Modi' (Cached)	17.6.2013	Rediff: Interviews
'We are not fighting against any individual, but the BJP's policies which are dictated by the RSS,' says Congress veteran Mohsina Kidwai.
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North India power hit as Himachal hydro plants shut (Cached)	17.6.2013	New Kerala: India News
Shimla, June 17 : Himachal Pradesh's two major hydropower projects remained shut Monday due to high silt level in the Sutlej river, sparking a power crisis in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi.
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Cuba plans to build first biofuel power plant (Cached)	17.6.2013	New Kerala: World News
Havana, June 17 : Cuba plans to build a $60 million power plant fueled by sugarcane residue, marking the island's first foray into electricity generation using biofuel.
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IMAGES: Mercedes-Benz launches GL-Class SUV at Rs 77.5 lakh (Cached)	17.6.2013	Rediff: Business
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV intimidates with its size, but it is an elegant machine for mature drivers.
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Coal Min slaps show-cause notices on 3 more firms (Cached)	17.6.2013	Doordarshan
Stepping up drive against companies sitting idle on mines, the Coal Ministry has slapped fresh show-cause notices on three firms, including Chhattisgarh Mineral Corp.
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As wire ends & wireless begins, banks tango with telecoms (Cached)	17.6.2013	DNA: Money
For mobile firms, providing financial services in the hinterland is turning out to be a big opportunity, though hurdles remain.
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