My del.icio.us bookmarks between the 15th of September and the 17th of September

These are things I’ve bookmarked between the 15th of September and the 17th of September. I may not have read them all yet.

• LEADER ARTICLE: Congress Loses The Plot-Editorial-Opinion-The Times of India – Even in the shabby world of Indian politics, it would be difficult to come by an example of political insanity combined with cynicism of the kind displayed by Congress in the controversy over the affidavit filed in court on behalf of the Archaeological S

• Hinduism: from text to context- Hindustan Times – Many eminent archaeologists have attempted, even wanted, to find the lost worlds of Indian legends in their excavations. Such links have, however, seldom been established.

• remote central: Earth May Survive Sunâ??s Demise in 5 Billion Years – Damn! I may have to pay my student loan back after all.

• The History Enthusiast – What career would suit you? My top match was Oceanographer.

• Historical blunder: Jaya – Newindpress.com – An interesting definition of the word ‘historical’ which I’ve not previously seen.

• ASI turns ‘Ravan’ in Ram Sethu controversy, blame game begins- Hindustan Times – The ASI believes the ministry of shipping and transport should have formulated and filed the affidavit.

• Colosseum is menaced by vandals again – Times Online – The Colosseum, symbol of the Eternal City and one of the worldâ??s most famous monuments, is at risk from vandalism.

• Ram Sethu : Two ASI officials suspended – Now people start paying the penalty for questioning hardline Hindus.