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Articles 3021 through 3120 of 3170:
- In The Jewish Museum (Telegraph, AMIT CHAUDHURI, Dec 18, 2005)
The author is Samuel Fischer Professor of Literature in Berlin till mid-February amitchaudhuri@hotmail.com
- Clamour To Deny Saraswati (Pioneer, Makkhan Lal, Dec 17, 2005)
Earthquakes and other natural phenomenon caused the 'Naditama', or River Saraswati, to dry up over two millennia ago. Now, says Makkhan Lal, it's a man-made disaster what with pseudo-secularists and Communists out to deny it ever existed
- Shelved For Alleged Reliance On Mythology (Pioneer, Nilotpal Basu, Dec 17, 2005)
The Committee desired to know the details relating to the Saraswati Heritage Project. In response the Committee was apprised by the Ministry of Culture that the Saraswati Project aimed at conducting a multidisciplinary study of River Saraswati and . . .
- An Unnecessary "Army" In Assam (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 17, 2005)
Nothing like an election season to give fresh life to old causes. The approaching Assembly election in Assam has spurred the All Assam Students'
- More Kids On The Block (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Dec 17, 2005)
It’s all about who will be the driver and who the passenger. And the determinants are race and power.
- Making Children Mentally Strong (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 17, 2005)
As per WHO, 'Health does not merely means the absence of disease, but a state of physical, mental and social well being'.
- Urdu Literature’S Vagabond Genius (Indian Express, Saeed Naqvi, Dec 17, 2005)
A house full sign some days ago outside the main auditorium of New Delhi’s India International Centre was a surprise because it was an evening dedicated to an Urdu poet, Majaz. An Urdu poet drawing a full house at the IIC?
- Kathak Festival From Dec. 17 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 17, 2005)
Over 50 artists, including performers from Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bangalore, will participate in the Festival of Kathak Dance to be held here from December 17 to 20.
- Transparency Or Morality? (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Dec 17, 2005)
In the context of the bribes for questions in Parliament scandal let me tell you a modern Indian fairy story.
- Kohlu Attack No Surprise (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 16, 2005)
Unkown armed men fired at least eight rockets on a paramilitary camp in Kohlu Wednesday morning where President Musharraf was to address the tribal elders.
- On Transforming The Politics Of Arbitrage (The Financial Express, Jayaprakash Narayan, Dec 16, 2005)
The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines arbitrage as ‘the buying and selling of stocks or bills of exchange to take advantage of varying prices in different markets.’ Politics, among other things, are ‘the activities concerned with the acquisition or . . .
- As Bangladesh Works Out Its Destiny (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Dec 16, 2005)
Time, they say, is the best of healers. This certainly seems to be the case between Pakistan and Bangladesh as the two countries have, to a large extent, moved on from the bitter memories of the civil war of 1971. Celebrated as Victory Day . . .
- Higher Education: Learning From The U.S. (Hindu, Prabhudev Konana, Dec 16, 2005)
The culture of supporting educational institutions is deep-rooted in the American psyche. Indians should emulate this practice.
- Third-Degree Methods Hurt Us More Than Them (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Dec 16, 2005)
The entire notion of a civilised society is built on certain basic premises, and perhaps the most critical of them is humanity.
- Missing Coalition Culture (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Dec 16, 2005)
Yet again the country is facing the painful paradox that while coalitions have become absolutely unavoidable, there is an absolute lack of coalition culture. To expect the necessary culture to evolve in the foreseeable future would be a classic . . .
- Tragedy Of Urban India (Tribune, Jagmohan , Dec 16, 2005)
Unfortunately, a culture of apathy has penetrated so deeply into our society that citizens have virtually lost all sensitivities and become oblivious of their civic obligations and also of their responsibility to the future generations.
- Urban Lexicon (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Dec 16, 2005)
India's future is in English. Not in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam or Marathi. As more and more people bob their way to the sticky sands of the big cities from various parts of the country, they tend to shed inhibitions of insular geography and take on,
- Catching The Small Fry (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Dec 16, 2005)
Even as late as last week, if someone of some consequence had dared to suggest either in print or on TV that parliament was full of crooks, he would have been promptly slapped with a privilege notice by indignant custodians of democratic values.
- Solar Solution To Energy Problems (Hindu, R. Ramabhadran Pillai, Dec 15, 2005)
The future is bright because there is enough solar energy for those who seek. The application of solar energy is getting wider. From conventional areas, solar energy is now moving to new applications.
- Violence Against Women (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 15, 2005)
The term, 'Violence" against women implies any act of gender based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty occ
- Modes Of Protest (Deccan Herald, Avijit Pathak, Dec 15, 2005)
Violence can be of various dimensions and non-violence demands us to strive higher
- Identifying Problem Is Not The Solution (Pioneer, Uday Singh, Dec 14, 2005)
I have had the privilege of listening to Congress president Sonia Gandhi speak on various issues in Parliament. However, it was a surprise to hear an extremely expressive and candid Ms Gandhi speak at the "Leadership Summit" in New Delhi recently.
- All Against Cpm (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 14, 2005)
The consolidation of anti-Left political forces in West Bengal - or Mahajot - has been an elusive dream since the late-1990s. This is mainly because of the refusal of the Congress to adjust its national policy of keeping the BJP . . .
- Why The Arts Matter (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 14, 2005)
SIX YEARS ago, I published a volume of essays about my first five years in the arts world, Art Matters. So much has changed in the past six years that it is time to take a fresh look at the assumptions that prevailed then.
- Volcker Disclosures (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Dec 14, 2005)
Decades ago, much before he became Prime Minister, some news reporters interacted with Mr Chandrashekhar.
- One Wonders Can This Be A Family Entertainment? (Greater Kashmir, Sheikh Asif, Dec 14, 2005)
If yes, then we don’t consider ourselves as a member of what they call Star Parivar, comments Sheikh Asif
- Government Introduces P-24 Test To Screen Hiv (Hindu, Shyama Rajagopal, Dec 13, 2005)
Lack of focus in AIDS control programmes
The Government has ordered all blood banks to conduct the P-24 antigen test for HIV screening.
- This War Is Vast And Often Secretive (Deccan Herald, Jeff Gerth, Dec 13, 2005)
To counter anti-America feelings, the US is operating a covert network of media reports
- Leaves Of Memory (Indian Express, KATIE DUBEY, Dec 13, 2005)
Mulk Raj Anand, as I knew him, was an enigma. Extroverted, aggressive and vocal among friends, he was actually very shy. He never mingled and never carried a visiting card. Yet people flocked to him.
- A Defence University (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 13, 2005)
INDU will promote strategic thinking
THE Centre needs to move quickly towards setting up an Indian National Defence University (INDU).
- Implement It (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 13, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance Government, according to a report, is thinking of reducing the number of public holidays Government employees enjoy in this country. This is gratifying. In no other country do Government employees enjoy as many . . .
- Converts To Terrorism (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Dec 13, 2005)
Converts to Islam are taking over the terrorist operations previously carried out mainly by Muslim-born immigrants and their children in the West.
- Some Lessons In Brand-Building (Business Line, R. T. Narayanan, Dec 13, 2005)
IKEA is described as the quintessential global cult brand. Over 400 million people shop at its stores across the world every year year. Revenues are nearly $80 billion and growing at a brisk clip.
- China's Central Bank Governor — Mover And Shaker In China's Financial System (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Dec 12, 2005)
Turning to central bankers, in general, the world has come to regard Mr Alan Greenspan, America's central banker, as an economic statesman of global significance. His every move, every gesture was watched by markets with bated breath to infer . . .
- The Red Herrings Of Infrastructure And Democracy (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Dec 12, 2005)
The Edsa is a main artery that runs through Metro Manila. But the six-lane highway, at several points along its path, and at several times during the day, may well resemble a parking lot.
- Living Up To The Legacy Of Nuremberg (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Dec 12, 2005)
With 100 countries on board, the International Criminal Court is slowly negotiating the hurdle of universality. But with countries like the United States (and India) outside its purview, how effective will it be in dealing with war crimes, aggression, ...
- U.S. Policies In The Eurasian Region (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Dec 12, 2005)
American strategic thinkers seek the projection of U.S. power into Eurasia on a permanent footing. The central issue involved is Russia's unquestioned emergence as the 21st century's energy superpower.
- Shut Up, Please! (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 12, 2005)
Ever since assuming office after the election in June this year, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahamadinejad has shown a remarkable penchant for dropping bricks that set off massive ripples of anger worldwide. Clearly, he does not believe that the head . . .
- Learning The Art Of Behaviour (Pioneer, Paramahansa Yogananda, Dec 12, 2005)
My master always used to remind me: "Learn to behave." He repeated this advice so often that I wondered if he were not overcautious about human behaviour. Since that time I have met numerous people of different walks of life and I realise how . . .
- Art Lovers Would Love To Be Here. Are You One? - Ii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Dec 12, 2005)
Javaid Iqbal Bhat sums up his experience at the Indian National Archives Complex, where are housed some rare pieces of art and literature
- Time And The Instant (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 12, 2005)
On beings who read and remember rests the world
- The System That Failed (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Dec 11, 2005)
Every so often I find someone arguing that the present disarray in our government and politics will not go away unless we adopt a presidential system. But no one has spelled out the relevant specifics and told us what kind of a presidential system . . .
- Shaukat Consolidates Pml Also (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 11, 2005)
PRIME Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that PML President Ch Shujaat Hussain is leading the party effectively and that he has the support of ‘all of us’ in this connection. Talking to newsmen in Islamabad on Friday, he said that the affairs of the party....
- The Institutionalisation Of Mediocrity (Hindu, Meenakshi Thapan, Dec 11, 2005)
A dilution of academic programmes is the beginning of institutionalising mediocrity
- Forward Bloc Politics (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 11, 2005)
Dissidence within political parties is not a phenomenon peculiar to Pakistan. It is more common here and based more on personal grievances than principles because of the unrepresentative and undemocratic way in which the country has been governed . . .
- India's Highway Modernization (New York Times, AMY WALDMAN, Dec 11, 2005)
Amy Waldman answers questions from readers about her series of four articles on India's highway modernization.
- In Footsteps Of Enlightened One In Vizag (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 11, 2005)
The existence of centuries-old Buddhist sites in Vizag is bound to interest both tourists and historians, writes V Guhan.
- A Clash Of Cultures (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Dec 11, 2005)
Often on my travels, these days, I meet Muslims who complain about being misunderstood by the world. Islam is a religion of peace, they say, it can never condone violence and yet on account of a handful of bad people, the world labels all Muslims ...
- An Elevating Experience (Hindu, M. Raghuram, Dec 11, 2005)
He was far-sighted and liberal. A look at the art legacy of Antonio Moscheni, in Mangalore, on the occasion of the centenary of his passing.
- Buddhadeb Calls For Land Reforms Across India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 10, 2005)
Second International Congress on Kerala Studies begins in Thiruvananthapuram
- Art Lovers Would Love To Be Here. Are You One? - I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Dec 10, 2005)
Javaid Iqbal Bhat sums up his experience at the Indian National Achieves Complex, where are housed some rare pieces of art and literature
- Freedom Foundation Gets Swiss Aid For Aids Care (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 10, 2005)
Freedom Foundation, Bangalore, has received a grant of Rs. 49.5 crores to be spent over five years, from the Geneva-based Global Trust Fund for treating persons with HIV/AIDS.
- An `Unbalanced' Fuel Tax On The `Keepers Of The Fire' (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 10, 2005)
WE THE Prairie Band Potawatomi people known as the `Keepers of the Fire' shall: Maintain, protect, and nurture our culture and spiritual and historic values through the celebration of its unique traditions, language, and sovereignty."
- Wise Choice (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 10, 2005)
It has been a good decision on the part of Congress President Sonia Gandhi to spend her birthday with the sufferers of the October 8 earthquake in this State. Arguably she is not the first leader to have fruitfully utilised the day to make it memorable.
- Realising Fundamental Home Truths (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Dec 10, 2005)
Across regions of violence in India, a peculiar mindset has taken root: A constant harping on grievances - some real, but many imagined, or at least imagined to be uniquely afflicting a specific people or community - combined with a beggar's mentality . .
- Harold Pinter Assaults U.S. Foreign Policy (Hindu, Michael Billington, Dec 09, 2005)
Shades of Samuel Beckett as the ailing playwright delivers powerful Nobel lecture.
- You May Say They Were Dreamers (Indian Express, Saeed Naqvi, Dec 09, 2005)
I wonder if the bead counting mendicants on the other side of Lakshman Jhoola in Rishikesh have any recollection (on the 25th anniversary of John Lennon’s death) of how their peace was shattered by the arrival of the Beatles in the spring of 1968, . . .
- Necessary Of A Knowledge Society (Daily Excelsior, Ram Rattan Sharma, Dec 09, 2005)
Twenty first century is going to be driven by science & technology. National Development is going to be increasingly dictated more by the knowledge strength than by access to Natural resources & capital.
- History Vs Pak, Sl In Waiting (Indian Express, Sandeep Dwivedi, Dec 09, 2005)
Kumble returns to Kotla, where he created history, but you won’t hear it from him.
- Sizzling Sleeper (Pioneer, Vinod Deepak, Dec 09, 2005)
The snoring of Vinod Deepak is so loud that it could tempt even a reluctant thief to try his luck in his house
- Democracy Calling (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 09, 2005)
The latent desire for democracy that exists in mainland China and Hong Kong remains undiminished though daunting memories of the Tiananmen Square massacre are yet to fade from public memory.
- Mining Polluted Hampi Temples’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 08, 2005)
Mining activities at Sandur and Hospet have led to severe dust pollution in the Centrally-protected Parvathi and Kartikeya temples and in the State-protected Jambunatheshwara temple at Hampi.
- Abu Salem, The Don (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Dec 08, 2005)
No one ever becomes awfully wicked suddenly. How we shape in life, or we have a good or evil name, depends upon our choice of associates and friends.
- Stitch Up A New Alliance (Telegraph, Soroor Ahmed, Dec 07, 2005)
Post victory, the litmus test for Nitish Kumar, the new chief minister of Bihar, would be to translate a new political alliance of different castes into a lasting social combination ...
- India Accelerating (International Herald Tribune, AMY WALDMAN, Dec 07, 2005)
NELAMANGALA, India Hot water: 10 rupees. Cold water: 8 rupees.
Toilet: 5 rupees. Sex: no price specified on the bathhouse wall, but, as the condom painted there suggests, safe.
- India Rejects The Corrupt (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 07, 2005)
The ruling Indian Congress Party has removed Natwar Singh from its Steering Committee, which oversees the party affairs for his involvement in oil for food scandal. Natwar Singh has already been suspended as Foreign Minister on the charge . . .
- Decent Exposure (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Dec 07, 2005)
Tourists coming from abroad and planning to visit certain parts of Rajasthan, better watch out in future. A 20-page booklet has recently been published to instruct visitors to Ajmer regarding the "proper" way to respect Indian feelings.
- Is It Really Health For All? (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Dec 07, 2005)
The Alma Ata message of ‘health for all’ has at long last reached the policy planners in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the government’s health strategy was focused on the prevention and control of diseases, provision of maternal . .
- Khushboo: A Larger Question (Tribune, J. Sri Raman, Dec 07, 2005)
After Ms. Jayalalithaa, no actress of Tamil cinema has provoked so much political discussion as Khushboo has done. And, strangely, it is the lesser of the two stars, who raises a larger political question, though it has not figured so far in the furore
- Quality Higher Education Equals Opportunity (Daily Excelsior, Prof. Ashok Kumar Manwati, Dec 06, 2005)
If liberalization has to stay and economy is integrated to the global market forces and out sourcing holding huge opportunities, there is an urgent need to prompt to harness on energies for a crusade for excellence for Indian students.
- Looking Beyond Hindutva (Hindu, Jyotirmaya Sharma, Dec 06, 2005)
A probing look beyond Hindutva to get to the heart of Gujarat
- Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Takes Over Kottakunnu Art Gallery (Hindu, Abdul Latheef Naha, Dec 06, 2005)
This is the seventh art gallery under the Lalithakala Akademi.
- The Legacy Blair Will Leave Behind (Dawn, Max Hastings, Dec 06, 2005)
Tony Blair is working overtime to reform education, commission nuclear power stations, bring stable government to Northern Ireland, impose a new vision on Europe, create stability in Iraq, all within the span of two or three years before he quits the . .
- Message To Hm (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 06, 2005)
One hopes that at least the European Union's decision to impose ban persuades Hizbul Mujahideen to mend its ways. The powerful EU has added the HM to its list of terrorist organisations.
- The Decision Maker (Times of India, ARADHANA SINHA, Dec 06, 2005)
Madam is extremely particular about her clothes. The cut, the colour, the style. All are important. When go shopping, we plan for one hour for two outfits. However, all plans of mice and women seldom go smoothly.
- Congress, Bjp In A Bind (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 06, 2005)
In one of his more perceptive comments, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani had declared some time ago that he would be concerned if the Congress party were to disintegrate. In a similar vein, he had urged voters in the lead-up to an . . .
- Indian Ethos In Management (Business Line, R. Devarajan, Dec 06, 2005)
The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time is the noblesse oblige in the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.
- No Play Cover To Cover (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 05, 2005)
The leer on several male faces on hearing that Playboy will soon be launched in India faded rather quickly on reading that the Indian edition will be just that
- Play Fair, India (Times of India, Viny Mishra, Dec 05, 2005)
Owners of Playboy magazine are planning to launch an edition here. But, they've been quick to reassure, it will carry neither the provocative name nor the trademark photo-graphs.
- Focus On Youth And Rural Areas (Tribune, Tripti Nath, Dec 05, 2005)
Sujata Rao, the new head of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), was engaged in a flurry of activity to mark the World AIDS Day soon after she took over.
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