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...country's leaders remains taboo. So when the purported sexual peccadilloes of the nation's first?and most important?Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, inspire a new novel, you'd expect Indians to be astonished and appalled. Unless, of course, its author is Khushwant Singh. One of India's oldest and most respected writers, Singh also ranks among its smuttiest, and his compatriots are long used to being astonished and appalled by what he produces. In fact, many look forward...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Shock of the Old | 4/19/2004 | See Source »

...Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, established in 1781, is the oldest continuously operating chapter in the country...

Author: By Patrick M. Mckee, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: New Members of Phi Beta Kappa Announced | 4/19/2004 | See Source »

...these women were complete idiots or absolute geniuses. Male advertisers have long exploited female sexuality, and these contestants were just using this same strategy to their own advantage. As they flaunted their legs and their cleavage, the women of “The Apprentice” were exploiting the oldest trick in the book—but this time, they were the ones gaining from...

Author: By Lia C. Larson, | Title: Female Chauvinism | 4/16/2004 | See Source »

...oldest student-run dance company at Harvard presents Collaborations, their latest collection of student- and professional-choreographed modern dance pieces. Expect an impressively diverse set of performances, including a company piece choreographed by Brenda Divelbliss. Produced and directed by Lise Lipowsky and Tim Wong. Tickets $5 (HBO). Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Adams House Pool Theatre...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Happening | 4/16/2004 | See Source »

...Harvard team was formally invited by the Chinese government, they were treated as quasi-celebrities. Peking University’s president gave an opening speech that reflected the magnitude of the event. This reverence was a stark contrast to the reception back home; despite being Harvard’s oldest club, the chess team doesn’t get preferential treatment. The Undergraduate Council only offered $250 to these chess masters for trip funding. Despite Harvard’s lack of support, Benjamin was especially excited by the opportunity to compete against China’s national chess champion...

Author: By Alexandra M. Hays, | Title: Checkmate | 4/15/2004 | See Source »

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