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Articles 10421 through 10520 of 13380:
- Mushy Talk? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 28, 2005)
Before President Pervez Musharraf's speechwriters in Islamabad get down to the business of spinning all the wise words on Kashmiris' rights to self determination he might suddenly rain on his Indian hosts three weeks from now, their minds ought to dwell..
- ‘Resolve Kashmir Or Face Another Kargil’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2005)
The Pakistan President denied that he was shy of speaking about Kargil and said a debate on the issue will not lead anywhere.
- Indian Army Has Best Human Rights Record... (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2005)
The Governor said compared to what other armies were doing in Iraq, Afghanistan, Baluchistan and tribal areas of WANA (Pakistan), Indian army’s record stands out.
- F-16s Will Augment Pak Strength (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Mar 28, 2005)
One version is Pakistan air force, owing to the lack of depth of its terrain, would prefer fighting in the enemy territory.
- India Critic Eyes Top Us Post (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Mar 28, 2005)
Congressman Dan Burton, an inveterate critic of India and a strong supporter of the dwindling Khalistani movement, is lobbying hard to become the next Chairman of the influential House International Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington.
- Vat On Mat (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 28, 2005)
WITH barely three days to go to hit the deadline of April 1, 2005 fixed for introduction of VAT, many are still uncertain as to the exact nature of the beast.
- Miss This Bus (Pioneer, D.S. KAMTEKAR, Mar 28, 2005)
The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus link (SMBL) agreement has been described by government officials as well as sections in the media as a historic breakthrough.
- India May As Well Annoy Bush To Buy Iranian Gas: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, editorial Bloomberg.com, Mar 27, 2005)
The Bush administration is facing a diplomatic dilemma.
- To Be Ever More Itself (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Mar 27, 2005)
South Asia is a coming term. There are histories of South Asia, there are journalists’ associations that style themselves South Asian, there’s SAARC and every time a test match between India and Pakistan goes well, we’re all (temporarily) South Asian
- America Blind To The Differences Between India And Pak (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Mar 27, 2005)
After thinking long and hard about how to begin this piece I decided that the only way was to declare in black and white that I think Narendra Modi is the most despicable politician in India.
- Us Offers N-Tech, Missile System (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Mar 27, 2005)
Dismissing India’s concerns over the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, US said the efforts to usher in democracy in Pakistan and defence ties are two different issues.
- Us Offers N-Tech, Missile System (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Mar 27, 2005)
Dismissing India’s concerns over the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, US said the efforts to usher in democracy in Pakistan and defence ties are two different issues.
- ‘Naxalite, Isi Modus Operandi Similar’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
Experts in the Home Ministry say the Naxals, like the Pakistani ISI, are using the poor and the illiterate as foot soldiers.
- The Great Divide (Hindu, Jamal Juma, Mar 26, 2005)
The Wall being built by Israel in the West Bank has to be seen as a political project. Its fallout for the Palestinians cannot be seen as only a humanitarian issue.
- ‘Naxalite, Isi Modus Operandi Similar’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
Security experts in the Home Ministry are concerned over the growing left wing extremism by Naxalites in the country because their modus operandi is similar to those of Pakistani ISI operatives.
- Consensus Is The Diplomatic Key (Pioneer, Hari Jaisingh, Mar 26, 2005)
India seems caught up in its own contradictions in foreign policy postures, with the result that it is unable to acquire its rightful position in the comity of nations.
- Nailing The Naxal Fallacy (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Mar 26, 2005)
The orthodox view of the Naxalite movement is that it represents the valid grievances of the poor people, and that the problem with the armed Naxalites is not their motives and goals, but their means of bringing about change through violence.
- Judiciary: The Whip Hand Of People (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 26, 2005)
For the people the judiciary is the bulwark of democracy and bastion of civil liberties and before it is blamed for encroaching on the rights of the legislatures
- Generally Speaking (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 25, 2005)
General Pervez Musharraf has done no service to the cause of peace between India and Pakistan by harping on Kashmir in the manner he has done on the occasion of Pakistan Day.
- Euro Iii Fuel Supply In 11 Major Cities By April 1 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
India will start supply of ultra low sulphur content petrol and diesel in all but seven states from April 1, the Centre announced on Thursday.
- When The Twain Met At Dandi March (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
Pakistani participants have stressed the need for peace and are eager to see more of India. Some are keen to watch the Ahmedabad one-dayer.
- Euro Iii Fuel In 11 Major Cities By April 1 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
India will start supply of ultra low sulphur content petrol and diesel in all but seven states from April 1, the Centre announced on Thursday.
- ‘Kashmir Is Key To Cbm Credibility’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2005)
The General reiterates that Pakistan will “stand by the Kashmiris in their struggle” and that his country faced no “external threat.”
- Cm Moots Talks With Intelligentsia On Naxals (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2005)
CM to hold discussion with Shivraj Patil on the naxal issue on April 20.
- Great Falls Woman Found Slain In Home (Washington Post, Tom Jackman, Mar 24, 2005)
A 52-year-old Great Falls woman was found stabbed to death in her home by her
- Not Much Confidence Yet (Tribune, Sushant Sareen, Mar 22, 2005)
The single most important achievement of the agreement on the documentation required to travel on the bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad is that it has kept alive the fledgling peace process between India and Pakistan.
- Under Eastern Eyes (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Mar 22, 2005)
Condi Rice. She was in Delhi last week telling India, in true condescending style, that this country could possibly play an international role along with other developed countries, in the near future, that we have been “accepted” as a nation that can deli
- Rivers Run Through It (Deccan Herald, RANDEEP RAMESH, Mar 21, 2005)
The blows India and Pakistan trade over Kashmir will have more to do with water than land
- India-Pak Cold War Continues (Tribune, M B NAQVI, Mar 19, 2005)
That the cold war between Pakistan and India continues to be alive and kicking is unfortunate. The latest example of it are three developments in Pakistan:
- Exemplary Loyalty (Tribune, Brig Harwant Singh, Mar 19, 2005)
In 1974, I was Brigade Major (BM) of an Artillery Brigade at Kaluchak near Jammu. My Brigade Commander was a tough taskmaster. To “test” our operational efficiency and effectiveness he ordered “mobilisation” of my General Staff Branch.
- Chance To Score (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 19, 2005)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has brought India's 'will-he-won't he' suspense to an end-and with patented wily flourish.
- ``Insult To India'' (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Mar 19, 2005)
The Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, has described the denial of a visa by the United States to him as ``an insult to the Constitution of India and its people and [a] threat to [the] sovereignty and democratic traditions of the country.''
- The Politics Of Development (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Mar 17, 2005)
Development strategies and budgets reflect the political economy of the times. Political factors always influence and shape economic development strategies and the processes that follow from their adoption in any country.
- Citing Indian Arsenal, Pak Says It Needs F-16s (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2005)
Islamabad told Rice that it needed the US help to maintain minimum deterrence for the sake of peace
- Sounding Hollow (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Mar 16, 2005)
The left’s ambivalence during the Jharkhand crisis will mark it as the Congress’s partner in the latter’s wrongdoings
- A Gratuitous Snub (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 16, 2005)
United States President George W. Bush begins his second term by promising to follow a multilateral approach to international affairs.
- Branding Health Tourism (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 15, 2005)
What the Union Tourism Minister, Renuka Chowdhury, outlined for promoting health tourism, and her advocacy of positioning India as a medical hub, have been on the drawing ...
- Right To Question And Ban Don’T Go Together (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Mar 13, 2005)
The latest victim of our twisted version of secularism has been Vinod Pandey’s film Sins. Last week the Jammu & Kashmir government banned it for fear of hurting Christian sentiments.
- Saarc Should Strive For Joint Hydro-Power Projects (Tribune, David Devadas, Mar 13, 2005)
THE very name, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, underlines the need for greater collaboration in the subcontinent but suspicion regarding motives has unfortunately stymied the initiative’s potential terribly.
- Hizb Commander Among Six Ultras Killed In J&k (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2005)
A self-styled district commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and a counter-insurgent associated with Ikhwan were among six militants killed in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said here on Saturday.
- A Theatre Of Mistaken Missiles (Indian Express, KARTIK BOMMAKANTI, Mar 11, 2005)
India’s policy needs to be attuned to the political realities of South Asia’s strategic context, instead of serving as an extension of US security policy
- Breaches In The Dykes (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Mar 11, 2005)
SINCE the imposition of President’s rule in Bihar —widely welcomed because of its inevitability, given the circumstances — it has been difficult to shake off two streams of thought, an ironic one about the past and a deeply depressing one about the future
- The Tiger In Front (Economist, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2005)
HOME to nearly two-fifths of humanity, two neighbouring countries, India and China, are two of the world's fastest-growing economies.
- The New Threat To National Security (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Mar 09, 2005)
The recent Naxalite attack on the Karnataka State Reserve Police camp in Pavagada where seven policemen were killed has resurrected the threat of Left-wing extremism in Karnataka
- Is The Budget Pro-Poor: It Has Nothing For Poor (The Economic Times, SIDDHARTHA R GUHA, Mar 09, 2005)
Prima facie, the Budget looks like a balancing act intended to appease all. In reality, it has actually little for the poor to cheer about.
- Balle-Balle At Mohali (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 08, 2005)
While the Indian and Pakistani teams slug it out at Mohali, the Punjabis and their many brethren from across the border will have a ball inside and outside the cricket stadium.
- Join Hands And Move Forward (Tribune, Gopal Krishan, Mar 07, 2005)
THE preparation of the State Development Report of Punjab and subsequently that of Himachal Pradesh by the faculty of the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Chandigarh, as an assignment from the Planning Commission was a rich
- Srinagar-Uri-Muzaffarabad Road Being Spruced Up (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2005)
The Army has started de-mining a stretch of Srinagar-Uri-Muzaffarabad road at the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector to facilitate the timely opening of the historic highway.
- Unpardonable Violation Of The Constitution (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Mar 06, 2005)
To call what has been raging from Goa to Ranchi during recent days political impropriety or machination would be the understatement of the century.
- Many-Splendoured Getaway (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 06, 2005)
Kumaon, a land resplendent in awesome natural splendour is a jewel of the glittering Himalayan necklace. Extending from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto Tibet
- Pak Nuke Scientist’S Daughter Elusive (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 05, 2005)
ISI agents are interested in Dr A Q Khan’s daughter as she possesses proof of Pakistani military’s involvement in selling nuclear technology to other countries.
- Money For Guns (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 05, 2005)
The Rs 83,000 crore defence budget has seen a Rs 6000 crore increase over last year’s allocation and is impressive in absolute terms.
- Lobbying In Washington (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Mar 05, 2005)
LEADING lobbyists in Washington make a beeline to New Delhi whenever the embassy’s lobbying contract expires. Press reports suggest that Ambassador Robert Blackwill, who has moved from the White House to a leading lobbying firm, is among those in the fray
- Route To Nathu La (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 05, 2005)
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has identified China as a potential market for goods produced in the Northeast. The basis of his reasoning is the re-opening of the Nathu La Pass — the ancient Silk Route
- Third Phase Of Aids Programme To Be Launched Next Year (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Mar 05, 2005)
With the second phase of the national AIDS control programme coming to a close this year, the Centre is all set to undertake a thorough review of the programme so that the third phase may commence from April, 2006.
- The Tiger In Front (Economist, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2005)
India can learn much from China's breakneck economic expansion. But it has valuable lessons for China, too, argues Simon Long (interviewed here)
- Choosing Between Revolutions (Telegraph, Manjushree Thapa, Mar 02, 2005)
The February coup has given the world a chance to see Nepal’s travails clearly and find ways to a lasting solution
- J&k Set To Launch Bus Service On Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Route (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2005)
Preparations are in full swing to roll out the first bus on the Srinagar-Uri-Muzaffarabad road on April 7.
- Jammu-Srinagar Highway Reopens After Days Of Labour (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2005)
The national highway was cleared for one-way vehicular traffic after 12 days, despite a fresh avalanche near Banihal-Ramban sector on Tuesday.
- Over The Top (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 02, 2005)
Corporate income that is paid out as wages and salaries is taxed in the hands of recipients. If it is not so paid out, it is taxed as profits of the company. Thus personal income tax and corporate tax are the same tax on income;
- Stage-Managed By Army (Tribune, M B NAQVI, Mar 01, 2005)
IT could only have happened in Pakistan politics. A blazing row broke out last week inside the Cabinet of Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim, the Sindh Chief Minister. Dr. Ghulam Rahim has accused his Revenue Minister, Imtiaz Shaikh, of corruption and misuse
- Indian Culture Is A Hybrid Culture (Indian Express, YASHDEEP SRIVASTAVA, Mar 01, 2005)
Jaithirth Rao’s article (‘Our legacy of modernity’, IE Feb 18) raised some interesting points. The role of modernity and its tensions with tradition have occupied architects and urbanists for years.
- Europe's Try For One Constitution (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Mar 01, 2005)
Despite the qualified success of the referendum in Spain, the European Union Constitution faces a tougher battle for approval in Britain, France, and the Czech Republic.
- Pipelines Or Pipe-Dreams? (Business Line, G Parthasarathy, Feb 28, 2005)
New Delhi has indulged in two notable flip-flops in its relations with Pakistan in recent days. After initially insisting that passports would be required for travel across the LOC in the proposed Srinagar-Muzzafarabad bus service
- The Threatening Tides Of Baglihar (Indian Express, G.S. Dhillon, Feb 28, 2005)
In season of Confidence Building Measures, the Baglihar Dam on the river Chenab has stirred traditional tensions
- The One-Man Centre (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Feb 26, 2005)
It could only happen in Sindh. A blazing row is raging inside the Sindh Ministry. Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim has accused his Revenue Minister, Imtiaz Shaikh, of corruption and misuse of authority.
- Of Kings, Coups, And Censorship (Hindu, Laxmi Murthy, Feb 26, 2005)
Nepal's King and his men have targeted the country's thriving independent media, which have fought back using satire.
- Suicide Terrorism (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 26, 2005)
The militant attack on the divisional commissioner’s office in Srinagar on Thursday in which seven people were killed is the latest example of the vulnerability of the most secure places in the state.
- Let The Iron Rooster Take Wing (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Feb 26, 2005)
Introducing competition into the Railways would provide a range of choices to the consumer and make train travel more efficient
- Why Karan Johar Should Go To Bihar (Indian Express, Shaibal Gupta, Feb 25, 2005)
Way back in the Eighties, large-scale kidnappings were carried out for the first time in one of the most feudal districts of north Bihar. It was the joint handiwork of a member of Parliament, also the son of a former chief minister of the state ...
- Kashmir’S Agony (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 25, 2005)
When the tsunami hit on December 26, the national perception of the tragedy was almost instantaneous with television feeds and newspaper headlines constantly reminding the people of the utter devastation caused by the killer waves. J&K’s avalanche tragedy
- How Human Would The Human Face Be? (Hindu, N. Ravi, Feb 25, 2005)
The budget and economic policy can be understood in terms of two competing visions, identified with Jagdish Bhagwati and Amartya Sen.
- Fighting Snow (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 25, 2005)
WHEN the going gets tough, the tough get going. As the fury of the nature was unleashed in the form of soft snowflakes that became deathtraps for many unfortunate ...
- Pipelines Or Pipe Dreams? (Tribune, G Parthasarathy, Feb 24, 2005)
New Delhi has indulged in two notable flip-flops in its relations with Pakistan in recent days. After initially insisting that passports would be required for travel across the LoC in the proposed Srinagar-Muzzafarabad bus service, we backtracked on this
- Snow And The Sonia Thaw (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 24, 2005)
As Congress president Sonia Gandhi became the first and till now only national leader to visit the snow-hit areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, many saw her trip as another proof of her love for the state.
- Kuldip Nayar’S Valley Of Unfounded Fears (Indian Express, MADHU PURNIMA, Feb 24, 2005)
The veteran journalist who once built bridges with the estranged people of Kashmir fails to realise that there is a historic new dawn in the state
- The Mother Tongue Day (OutLook, SUGATA SRINIVASARAJU, Feb 24, 2005)
As far as mother tongues are concerned, we are migrants in our own land. Every passing day, we seem to be moving away from their nuances and vibrancy.
- Average Bihari Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai (Indian Express, Shaibal Gupta, Feb 24, 2005)
The assembly election in Bihar has been convulsed by several high-profile criminal incidents. In fact, over the years Bihar has acquired the dubious distinction of being the most lawless state of the country.
- Bus And Beyond (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Feb 24, 2005)
During the last conversation that this columnist had with J.N. Dixit shortly before his death, the late national security adviser said he was working ...
- Avalanches Kill 225 In Kashmir (Washington Post, Fayaz Kabli, Feb 24, 2005)
Villagers and soldiers in Kashmir searched for victims Wednesday following a series of avalanches that killed 225 people.
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