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Articles 121 through 220 of 500:
- Dont Fear (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 23, 2007)
In the 19th century, there were more than 4,000 breweries in the US, brewing almost every sort of beer made in Europe and a few indigenous American varieties besides.
- Magnificent Madrid (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Madrid, the capital city of Spain has a lot going for it, giving you more than just one reason for it to be added to your ‘Europe in 14 days’ itinerary.
- Wait For Bush To Complete Term: Yechury (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
“International agreements and policies best left to new President”
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UPA, Left constituents to meet today
“Congress not a natural ally of Left”
- Ten-Day Dasara Celebrations In Mysore End On A Spectacular Note (Hindu, R. Krishna Kumar, Oct 22, 2007)
A slice of the royal orient unfolded to a sea of humanity as the caparisoned elephants led the Jamboo Savari or the Vijayadashmi procession to mark the grand finale of the 10-day Dasara festivities here on Sunday.
- Reach For Your Wallet (Times of India, Suhel Seth, Oct 22, 2007)
There was a time when corporate wars were denominated by market share growth figures and the decimation of one brand by another.
- Walk, Don’T Run (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Time was when, it is said, cricket was a gentleman’s game. Then, many batsmen “walked”: if they knew they were out, they did not wait for the umpire’s decision but walked to the pavilion.
- Where Boats And The Beautiful People Linger (New Indian Express, JAYA RAMANATHAN, Oct 22, 2007)
All my life I had fantasised over the Cote d’Azur or ‘‘the blue coast’’ that forms the French Mediterranean, even hoped to visit the ultimate resort of the rich and famous.
- Man Of The Masses (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
Professor MN Vijayan, prominent leftist thinker in Kerala, was a successful teacher, self-taught psychologist, gifted writer and talented orator.
- ‘This Was My Mother’S Gift’ (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2007)
The first thing that strikes you about Arpana Caur’s studio on the third floor of the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature, Delhi, is space.
- A Different View (New Indian Express, GEETA DOCTOR, Oct 22, 2007)
In the way of back-handed compliments Ashvin Mehta used to be described as the “Indian Ansel Adams” when he produced the images of the Himalayas, the coastline and ocean fronts of the Indian sub-continent and other carefully compiled portfolios.
- New Direction (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
There is a vacuum in theatre. As practitioners we have to shift the trend,” says Anamika Haksar, theatre personality.
- Rich Haul At Rock-Art Site In Tamil Nadu (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, Oct 19, 2007)
A cavern filled with ancient rock paintings has been discovered at Puthurmalai, 6 km from Usilampatti in Madurai district in Tamil Nadu. Malaipatti is the nearest village.
- Transcendental Truth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2007)
The attempt to capture the Divine in words is not successful and inevitably falls short because of the limitations in human understanding and the inadequacy of words to express the transcendent.
- A British Aristocrat And A Piece Of Parisian Heritage (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 18, 2007)
Two beloved flea markets in the French capital, bought by a British businessman, should not be allowed to be destroyed.
- Constitutionalism And Judicial Governance (Hindu, C. Raj Kumar, Oct 18, 2007)
The judiciary’s effort to infuse accountability in the functioning of government institutions and the growth and development of human rights jurisprudence have demonstrated the importance of judicial governance.
- Chavez Talks Of Cuban And Venezuelan Confederation (Hindu, Rory Carroll , Oct 18, 2007)
Proposal stems from his dream of uniting Latin America along Simon Bolivar’s principles.
- Watch This Space (Indian Express, Ed Vulliamy, Oct 18, 2007)
The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated”. The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) that positioned itself as an alternative to the two dominant coalition fronts, the Congress-led UPA and the BJP-led NDA, could well . . . ..
- Financial Supply Chain Has To Cope With The Physical One (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 18, 2007)
Ask company treasurers about the performance of their working capital processes, and in most cases their answer may be, ‘Sub-optimal’.
- Indian Villagers Find Ancient Treasure (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Villagers in northern India have found a treasure trove of copper items including a figurine, coins, a harpoon and rings that could be 4,000 years old, an archaeological official said Wednesday.
- No Illusions (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2007)
Not too long ago the sun never set on the mighty Union Jack, for it was always shining over one or another of the far-flung outposts of the British Empire.
- Onward March Of Federalism (Hindustan Times, Abhishek Singhvi, Oct 17, 2007)
As Nepal decides upon its federal Constitution, India’s contribution to the evolution of federalism makes for an interesting review.
- “Dmk Did Not Bring Up Rama’S Name First” (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
The name of Rama was brought into the Sethusamudram controversy by certain sections that felt insecure and feared further development of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said at the State Government’s Film Awards Ceremony here on Tuesday.
- Going Dutch (New Indian Express, Vandita Mishra, Oct 17, 2007)
When Crown Princess Maxima accompanies her mother-in-law Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on a state visit to India next week, chances are her compatriots will still be arguing over a remark she made recently.
- Battle For Mosques And Minds (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
The attack on Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti’s Dargah in Ajmer, one of the oldest Sufi shrines in South Asia, is a new twist to an old terrorist tale, in which fundamentalists are triggering off cultural phobia along with fatal tiffin-box bombs.
- The Rice Of Peace (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Oct 17, 2007)
Few are more adept at the art of making forceful statements than US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
- Bleak, Schematic And Ideological (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
To be 'gifted' is to be foredoomed to frustration and ignominy, if one's parents choose to stake everything on this asset and are hell-bent on extracting the utmost out of it.
- Misunderstood (Daily Times, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 17, 2007)
The younger generation of US-born Pakistani Americans, or of Muslim origin, is passing through a difficult time.
- Easy Loans, But With A Trick (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
EASY access to money can be tempting – and deceptive. Even when they involve exorbitant costs, offers of a readily available loan or an unrealistic rate of profit requiring little documentation is something most people – especially those . . . . .
- Aids Control Society Yet To Kickstart Any Programme (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2007)
As the third phase of the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP III), which was launched in June this year promises to reverse AIDS epidemic in the country, the Kerala State AIDS Control Society (KSACS) is yet to kick-start any programme . . . . . .
- Architects’ Role In City Planning (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 17, 2007)
A discerning visitor looking at buildings and public space in any city can easily assess four things.
- A Penological Barbarity (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 17, 2007)
Death sentence on death sentence is an inviolable command of a compassionate culture.
- Window On Pioneering Cartoons (Hindu, A. R. Venkatachalapathy, Oct 16, 2007)
WIT AND HUMOUR IN COLONIAL NORTH INDIA: Mushirul Hasan; Niyogi Books, D-78, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase I, New Delhi-110020.
- Search For A Lost Heritage (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 16, 2007)
Art has always been the mainstay of the myriad cultures of India and it continues to be so.
- Let’S Not Be The Submissive Spouse (Indian Express, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Oct 16, 2007)
The Indo-US nuclear agreement — 123 — is a major energy refuge for India, says the prime minister. But it is of alarmingly adverse national interest according to many informed critics, and so the subject desiderates public debate.
- Living With Changes (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 16, 2007)
A crucial factor of the universe is that it changes continuously. Therefore, change is always there, whether you accept it or not, whether you stay happy in changed circumstances or not...
- Tax The Car, Fund Public Transport (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Oct 16, 2007)
None can deny the security one gets by owning a product instead of renting it.
- Nigeria Ends Eid Break For Pm Address (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 16, 2007)
In a significant gesture, Nigeria’s national assembly on Monday cut short its Eid recess to hear an address by PM Manmohan Singh.
- Cic Makes Rti Ineffective (Pioneer, Sanjog Maheshwari, Oct 16, 2007)
The Right To Information Act is losing its steam. The questionable Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007, passed on June 13, which came into force from June 21, is proving to be its undoing.
- “War Scenario In Iran Would Be A Disaster” (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Oct 15, 2007)
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterMassimo D’Alemafeels the first response to 9/11 should have been “peace in Jerusalem, not war in Baghdad.”
- 'Sex Education Cannot Check The Spread Of Aids' (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
Proof may not be physical but it is emotive. I take pity on all those who are questioning the existence of Lord Ram, says Yoga guru Baba Ramdev.
- Home Truths (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 15, 2007)
It’s bad enough that 40 per cent of the women surveyed across the country - by 18 organisations led by the International Institute of Population Studies - admit that they are victims of domestic violence.
- East With Bits Left Out (Telegraph, Sanjib Baruah, Oct 15, 2007)
Most countries do public diplomacy abroad. In its standard use, the term refers to cultural and educational programmes, radio and television broadcasts, and citizen exchanges to promote foreign policy goals.
- Protecting Wildlife (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
The wildlife week is behind us. But what lies ahead is the big question of whether we really care about our wildlife.
- Where Boats And The Beautiful People Linger (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
All my life I had fantasised over the Cote d’Azur or ‘‘the blue coast’’ that forms the French Mediterranean, even hoped to visit the ultimate resort of the rich and famous.
- ‘This Was My Mother’S Gift’ (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
The first thing that strikes you about Arpana Caur’s studio on the third floor of the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature, Delhi, is space.
- Sinister Design (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, undoubtedly, is the most revered Sufi saint of not only India but the whole of South Asia.
- What Killed Kurtz's Wife? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 15, 2007)
The wife of a biotechnologist-cum-artist dies one night. Investigations into the microbial agents found in his house show they are all innocuous.
- Away Into The Void (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
Booker Prize winning Yann Martel reveals the origins of his audacious novel Life of Pi.
- Bleak, Schematic And Ideological (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
To be 'gifted' is to be foredoomed to frustration and ignominy, if one's parents choose to stake everything on this asset and are hell-bent on extracting the utmost out of it. Rumi, daughter of Mahesh -- mathematics lecturer at the University of . . . .
- A Different View (New Indian Express, GEETA DOCTOR, Oct 15, 2007)
In the way of back-handed compliments Ashvin Mehta used to be described as the “Indian Ansel Adams” when he produced the images of the Himalayas, the coastline and ocean fronts of the Indian sub-continent and other carefully compiled portfolios.
- Man Of The Masses (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2007)
Professor MN Vijayan, prominent leftist thinker in Kerala, was a successful teacher, self-taught psychologist, gifted writer and talented orator.
- What Ajmer Teaches (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 13, 2007)
THE merchants of death have struck again. This time at the heart of the Sufi tradition and humanism.
- Targeting Brotherhood (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 13, 2007)
Security should be beefed up in all religious places.
- 'Asia's Return To Dominance Is The Norm' (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 13, 2007)
By the year 2050, the BRIC's (Brazil, Russia, India and China) study shows that the four largest economies in the world will be China, the United States, India and Japan.
- The Truth-Sayer (Indian Express, Atul Chaturvedi, Oct 13, 2007)
“That’s what learning is. You suddenly understand something you understood all your life, but in a new way.”
- Hdk Turns Defensive (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2007)
Addressing a press conference at the Party office, former chief minister Kumaraswamy said national leaders of the BJP had twin objectives to achieve - tarnish his (Kumaraswamy's) image and ensure that Yediyurappa did not become CM so that the . . . .
- Blow For Governance In Bihar (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 13, 2007)
The recent decision of a lower court in Patna to sentence JD(U) leader Anand Mohan Singh and his wife Lovely Anand for the murder of a district magistrate in 1994 is a welcome surprise.
- The Ways Of The Canadian Bureaucracy (Hindu, Ramesh Thakur, Oct 13, 2007)
The goal of rules framed and administered by civil servants should be to facilitate and enable agreed tasks. But too many take it as their mission to frustrate and obstruct.
- Congress Steps Back (Pioneer, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 13, 2007)
The spat between the Left parties and the Congress over the India-US civil nuclear cooperation agreement had become a keen contest of who would blink first.
- Cong Takes U-Turn, Dumps Nuclear Deal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2007)
In a clear signal to poll-wary UPA allies and a belligerent Left Front, both Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday indicated that the nuclear deal could be put on hold to avert mid-term polls.
- Spoon-Feeding (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 13, 2007)
Love for cutlery is too girly a thing to happen to a man.
- Heritage Jewellery (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2007)
Ganjam is hosting an exhibition of the art of Kundala Velai, the jewellery heritage of Southern India.
- The Singapore Saga (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2007)
For the discerning world voyager, Singapore is a unique city brimming with state-of-the-art modernity and an interesting blend of culture, tradition and architecture.
- No Coalition With Bjp, Cong: Kumaraswamy (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Oct 13, 2007)
Former karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) legislature party leader H D Kumaraswamy on Friday said he preferred polls for his party over any immediate experiment to form coalitions with the BJP or the Congress.
- Unseasonal Thoughts (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 12, 2007)
Run-of-the-mill Indian investors, mostly from middle-class households, have of late learnt to recognize the colour of money. They cannot quite believe their fortune.
- Mere Literacy Means Nothing (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 12, 2007)
To be able to write does not make one 'literate'. I interact with my domestic helps a lot.
- Avoid Being Swept Along By Market Manias (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 12, 2007)
“Most people put their faith in experts and their money in mutual funds, and they get their opinions from the headlines. But if he can tune out the noise of the public spectacle altogether, an investor has a chance of at least keeping his dignity… . . . .
- Backward Still (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
The 55th round survey (1999-2000) of the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) has been in the news since 2005 when a few scholars and columnists thought they had made a “discovery”.
- ‘A Successful Scheme’ (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
IN an essay titled “Women Employment: An ideal system for textile industry”, K. Selvaraju, secretary-general of the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), defends the “apprenticeship scheme” which is currently under attack from trade unions . . . .
- Eben Moglen On Free Software (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
EBEN MOGLEN is Professor of Law and Legal History at the Columbia University Law School, founder director of the Software Freedom Law Centre, and general counsel for the Free Software Foundation, Boston.
- White Man's Burden (Frontline, Shelley Walia, Oct 12, 2007)
The white people's real burden is to civilise themselves, says this book in a searing indictment of racism in the United States.
- In The Month Of Ramzan (Indian Express, NEHA SINHA, Oct 12, 2007)
It is the holy month of Ramzan and we are in Afghanistan. But look for the expected, the much depicted figures of men in beards and women in burkhas, coupled with a staunch religious-seriousness of purpose, and you will be re-educated.
- The Saga Of The Argumentative Briton (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 12, 2007)
It is perhaps not widely known that Doris Lessing, who has won the Nobel Prize for chronicling the female experience and the despairs of militant men-hating feminists, has often stood up for men.
- The Story Of India But Will India Buy It? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 12, 2007)
A new film on the subcontinent is being lapped up, especially by nostalgic Indian expatriates and earnest Indophiles.
- Themes Aesthetically Laid Out (Hindu, RUPA GOPAL, Oct 12, 2007)
Kalpakam Srinivasamurti’s displays emphasise the enduring beauty of our culture and heritage.
- Path To Partion: (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Oct 12, 2007)
IN the entire corpus of American writings on India, this book stands out in all its uniqueness.
- Of Divine Forms (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that by providing 27 per cent quota for backward classes in premier educational institutions it sought to produce highly qualified persons among OBCs, who otherwise would remain educationally . . . .
- Kinetic Theatre (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
THIS is a slim but rich collection of interviews and essays on the drama group of the Students Federation of India.
- Uk Show Bares 2,500 Yrs Of Erotic Art (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2007)
An oversize fig leaf made to spare Queen Victoria’s blushes from a glimpse of the male anatomy greets visitors at an exhibition exploring the line between art and obscenity.
- The Value Of Free (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 11, 2007)
Experts believe free magazines or music only indicate decreasing value.
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