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HindustanTimes Sun,27 May 2012
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After Obama, Marvel Comics roots for gay marriage

Two of the biggest comic book groups in the US are following President Obama's lead on gay marriage by supporting same-sex unions in their storyline.

'Jack the Ripper was woman'

A book has claimed Britain's notorious 'Jack The Ripper' was a woman, and was active in London. "Jack The Ripper: The Hand Of A Woman" has been authored by John Morris. The book was written along with his late father Byron Morris, the Daily Mail reports.

Review: Bitter Wormwood

A simple narrative that highlights the challenges and hardships within Naga society. Rahul Karmakar writes.

Review: Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power Prosperity and Poverty

Blame it on politics, says the latest analysis of why some countries are wealthier than others. Pramit Pal Chaudhuri writes. 

Review: How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position

A clever, self-reflective tale that lightly touches on the clash of civilisations, cultures and attitudes. Jai Arjun Singh writes.

‘Can’t take India story for granted’

Ruchir Sharma’s book takes us on a journey through investment fads, country groupings and the half-lives of GDP growth to show how the past decade apart, it is virtually impossible to predict which countries will become ‘Breakout Nations’ and for how long they will grow. Gautam Chikermane writes.

Review: Tiger Head Snake Tails

Jonathan Fenby doesn’t say that China will implode. But he brings together the speed, scale and shortcomings of the greatest rags-to-riches transformation on earth in a one-stop sweep in Tiger Head Snake Tails, writes Reshma Patil.

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