Articles written by Ross Adkin
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Deadlock Remains at Tata Automobile Plant
Work is still suspended at the main production site of the Tata Nano as the West Bengal government tries to come to an understanding with agitating farmers and labourers.
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Scottish Liberal Democrats Elect New Leader
Tavish Scott became the third leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on Tuesday 26th August when he emerged as winner in a three-man leadership contest.
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More Protesters Killed In Kashmir Violence
Tensions between the federal government and Muslim majority in the Kashmir Valley have remained high since the awarding of land to a Hindu pilgrimage group in June.
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Nepal Parliament Elects Prime Minister
After months of in-fighting the Republic of Nepal has its first Prime Minister, with "Prachanda", the Maoist leader, emerging as the winner of Friday's election.
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Kashmir Tensions Flare After Sheikh's Death
Tensions have risen again in both Indian and Pakistan administrated Kashmir after Indian police shot dead a prominent separatist leader on Monday 11th August.
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Overview of England's King Henry V
The second King of the Lancastrian dynasty, Henry V, ironically, was serving in Richard II's retinue when his father Henry Bolingbroke usurped the throne in 1399.
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Overview of The Later Great Mughals
Afghans of Mongol descent, the Mughals displaced the Sultan rulers of the small kingdom of Delhi (ironically Afghans themselves) in the mid sixteenth century.
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Overview of The Early Great Mughals
The Mughals ruled over a period of refinement and grandeur not seen in India since Asoka's reign. Here is a brief overview of the first three "Great" Mughal emperors.
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Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Resigns
Today (3rd July 2008), the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Nicol Stephen announced he would be stepping down from the post he has held for 3 years.
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Seagull Summit Held In Dumfries
On the 24th June, a nation-wide meeting was held in Dumfries to discuss seagull problems in urban areas. However, current laws make tackling the problem very difficult.
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Campus Chosen For South Asian Uni
Plans for a regional South Asian University became reality on May 26th, as India's External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced a site for the main campus.
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New Nepali Government Sits At Last
The 240-year-old monarchy was abolished at the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly after political infighting was overcome, ushering in a new era for Nepal.
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The Later Plantagenets
The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.
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The First Plantagenets
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
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Overview of the Norman Kings
From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England.
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Overview of England's Richard I
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
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Overview of England's Henry II
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
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New Tory Mayor For London
On secondary preference votes, Boris Johnson has been elected mayor of London. Critics however still remain to be convinced he is up to the task.
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London Mayoral Election In 6 Days
Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson remain the front runners for the second job in British politics. Both may have to rely on secondary votes to secure victory on May 1st.
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Lewis Windfarm Proposal Rejected
Proposals to build the largest on-shore windfarm in Europe were rejected yesterday, dealing a blow to a government committed to meeting half of electricity needs by 2050.
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Indian Idol And Gorkha Nationalism
With his Indian Idol win of 2007, Prashant Tamang has given a new voice to the Nepali speaking people of West Bengal who are now increasingly calling for their own state.
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Optimism After Nepal's CA Election
Optimism both in and outside Nepal on Thursday 10th April as polling is conducted relatively safely throughout the country but results are being anxiously waited for.
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Nepali Elections- Long Time Coming
Nepal is going to the ballot for the first time. So far calm has prevailed but there could be serious questions to be answered when results are announced later.
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Headaches For Scotland's Windfarms
One of the most renewable energy rich countries in Europe, Scotland must overcome environmental, social and political obstacles before it can claim to be truly green.
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Beach Walking on The Moray Firth
The beaches of the Moray Firth in northern Scotland offer some of Britain's most spectacular coastal scenery and yet remain almost unknown outside of the local area.
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Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle
The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.
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London After The 2012 Olympics
The 2012 Olympics are attempting to be the greenest to date. London's authorities are already hoping to capitalise and regenerate Olympic sites after the games finish.
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UK Chancellor's "Green" budget?
A summary of the 2008 Budget's 'green' taxes that have drawn criticism from big business, the motor and aviation industries and also climate change activists.
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How to Travel on Indian Railways
A step by step railway travel guide taking you from buying your ticket, enjoying the journey, to reaching your destination. A must for any first time traveller to India.
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The Cheapest Car in the World
Champagne flows for Tata Motors, as it unveils the world's cheapest car. Hidden, however, is the struggle of the villagers whose land is needed for its production.
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The 'Untouchable' People of India
Brief outline of the origin of the 'untouchable' class of Hinduism, struggles for its abolition, and how Dalits fare in modern India.
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India Mixing Religion and Politics
Incidents of India's frontline politicians helping the economy along by dabbling in the occult, astrology and mythology. Watch out China...
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