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Articles 1921 through 2020 of 25647:
- Control Freaks (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 03, 2006)
The Emergency may be over, but its spirit is alive and well in the current UPA government. First, there is its "progressive" and "socialist" grandstanding — the proposal to extend caste reservations to premier educational institutions and the . . .
- Beijing As Bada Bhai? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 03, 2006)
From a historical perspective, the inauguration of a train service from mainland China to Lhasa over the weekend is as significant as the Francis Younghusband mission that opened up Tibet in 1904.
- State Officials Asked To Monitor Vidharbha Developmental Works (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday directed the Maharashtra Government officials to monitor the progress of developmental works in Vidharbha region.
- Learning From The Left Parties (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jul 03, 2006)
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has said that the BJP should learn from the Left Parties how to secure people's mandate repeatedly.
- Why Javed Was Denied Visa ? (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jul 03, 2006)
Pakistan establishment seems to take a sadistic pleasure in humiliating or harassing Indians associated with Mumbai films (Bollywood) or the world of arts and culture when they apply for visas to visit the land of the ‘pure’.
- Just A Bit Of Security (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 03, 2006)
Every Government has a midlife crisis as well as a sell-by date. The trick is to ensure that the latter does not precede the former.
- Merit Lies In Equal Opportunity (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 03, 2006)
Breaking open the unstated reservation for the upper-caste is the only way to advance the nation's backward castes/communities — S Simhadri
- Not Good Enough (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 02, 2006)
High marks, and nowhere to go
There was a time when first divisions and distinctions were achievements that ensured names would be painted in gold letters on school notice boards.
- Pm Announces Rs 3,750 Cr For Distressed Farmers (Deccan Herald, Parag Rabade, Jul 02, 2006)
After touring the suicide zone of Vidarbha in Maharashtra on Friday and Saturday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh disappointed the distressed farmers by refusing to waive their unpaid debts, which is the major cause behind the suicides, and announced . . .
- Lokayukta Walks His Final Drive (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 02, 2006)
Last day, final show... Instead of the usual raids, Lokayukta N Venkatachala, on his final day in office, chose to inspect whether encroachments had been removed from certain prime public properties in Bangalore on Saturday.....
- J&k Sex Case: Dsp Held For Raping Minor (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 02, 2006)
CBI on Saturday arrested J&K DSP M Yousuf Mir for raping teenaged victim of the J&K sex racket Yasmeen. Mir was picked up on Friday for questioning in connection with the scandal. The chief judicial magistrate remanded Yousuf to four days’ CBI custody.
- Missing: Foreign Policy (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 02, 2006)
The longer the PM avoids appointing a foreign minister, the greater will be the damage to our interests
- Flattening The Himalayas (Indian Express, P Stobdan, Jul 02, 2006)
China’s move to ensure greater connectivity with Tibet and Sikkim raises many questions
- To Be Indiacentric (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 02, 2006)
Colombo at this time could hardly be seen as an inspirational venue to talk about "a new peace process" between Pakistan and India.
- A Time For Reflection (Hindu, SHASHI THAROOR, Jul 02, 2006)
The Aspen Institute's Festival of Ideas is like a good high school with spectacular scenery and no exams.
- Page From The Past (Hindu, PADMA JAYARAJ, Jul 02, 2006)
The Sakthan Thampuran palace in Thrissur is a tribute to an enlightened ruler.
- Politics Of Quota (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 02, 2006)
As a 17-year-old girl, I watched a young handsome guy with curly hair and attractive smile giving fiery speeches on Marx and Lenin, about the division of labour and wealth, during the stormy campaigns for the post of president and of other office bearers
- Count Down (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 02, 2006)
If wishes were horses, they could at least be counted, if not ridden. And if wishes are votes, as the democratic system assures citizens they are, then all votes should be counted to discern the wishes of the majority.
- Koljheri Upset Over Cancellation Of Manmohan Singh's Visit (Hindu, Meena Menon, Jul 02, 2006)
Most of the villagers are on hunger strike demanding he pay the visit
- New Visa Policy (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 02, 2006)
The new visa policy unveiled by the government on Friday seems an overly ambitious move to promote Pakistan as a tourist destination.
- 15th Arrest In J&k Sex Abuse Case: Another Cop (Indian Express, RIYAZ WANI, Jul 02, 2006)
As the CBI secured four-day custody of senior J&K IAS official Iqbal Khandey, held for his alleged role in the Srinagar sex abuse scandal, another officer fell into the net today: DSP Yousuf Mir became the 15th person to be arrested in the case.
- Cong, Pdp, Nc Pursuing Hurriyat Agenda: Jaitley (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 01, 2006)
Policies of the United Front Alliance (UPA) at Centre towards Jammu and Kashmir came under a strong attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior office bearers’ meeting which was convened by Party national general secretary and former Union Minister,
- Justified Concern (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 01, 2006)
It is to be welcomed that a high-level meeting in the national capital has decided to usher in "remedial measures" to tackle the present law and order situation in the State.
- ‘Magical’ India’S Headlong Descent Into Decay (The Financial Express, Malvika Singh, Jul 01, 2006)
A state with a rich history and culture has given way to one that has mangled its human resources.
- The Valley Sulkers (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jul 01, 2006)
Ten days spent in the valley, after an eight-month gap, brought me up against a new phenomenon which I would call the "great sulk" of urban Kashmiri Muslims.
- Charter: Diplomats’ View (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Jul 01, 2006)
While much has been written on the ‘Charter of Democracy’ signed by former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, little has been written on how this document is being viewed by local representatives of foreign powers, especially those . . .
- Price Blow (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 01, 2006)
The ruling party itself castigating the government for unbridled price rise does not make a very congruous sight but what was said at the Congress Working Committee on Thursday was only the reflection of the frustration felt by the common man reeling . .
- A Lokayukta Who Has Delivered (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, Jul 01, 2006)
It is open house in the Lokayukta’s office in Bangalore. It is the last few days of incumbent Justice N. Venkatachala’s tenure.
- Turning To The United Nations, Again (Tribune, RICHARD HOLBROOKE , Jul 01, 2006)
In a little-noticed announcement, US President George Bush, on June 14, the day he returned from Iraq, said that he would send two personal emissaries to New York to consult with U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan on the political and economic . . .
- India, Then And Now (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 01, 2006)
It happens that two days after I arrived in London last week, Lakshmi Mittal won his bid to take over Arcelor.
- A Celebration Of Excellence (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 01, 2006)
Awards are instituted to recognise a journalist’s effort to chase a story, cross-check facts and add value.
- Election Commission Not Under Focus In Chawla Case: Cec (Indian Express, Santwana Bhattacharya, Jul 01, 2006)
Drawing a fine distinction between the ‘‘individual’’ and ‘‘institution’’, Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami who took charge today said the credibility of the Election Commission had in no way been affected despite the Opposition’s case . . .
- Did Singapore Open Cm’S Eyes? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 01, 2006)
It was good to see H D Kumaraswamy undertaking his first foreign tours after becoming chief minister to Dubai and Singapore, the two most successful city-states in the East, at a time when infrastructure development has become the key mantra to . . .
- Congress Faults Tdp Diatribe Against Sec (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 01, 2006)
`Charges levelled by TDP against A.V.S. Reddy not in good taste'
- Nato Changing Image With War Games (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
The islanders of Cape Verde are slowly getting used to German armoured vehicles and Spanish helicopters descending on their sun-drenched beaches as US fighter F-16 jets roar overhead.
- Lahore Budget (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 30, 2006)
That the running of the city government and the management of its finances remain a highly polarised affair was evident once again at the town hall on Wednesday.
- Welcome Action On Jirgas (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 30, 2006)
The suspension by the Supreme Court of an order by a jirga in upper Sindh to hand over five minor girls of a clan to a rival family to settle a long-running feud is timely because the court has unequivocally spoken out against those who want to take . . .
- Gaza Reinvasion (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 30, 2006)
Israel's excessive response to the kidnapping of one of its soldier reflects its general disdain of the Palestinians and shows how its leaders overreact to certain events.
- Quraishi Is New Election Commissioner (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Thursday appointed S.Y. Quraishi, Secretary in the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, as Election Commissioner for a five-year term.
- Sex Scandal: Senior Ias Officer Arrested (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jun 30, 2006)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested a senior IAS officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Government in connection with the sex scandal.
- Scrap Dealer Murdered In Broad Daylight (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
Police suspect business rivalry or personal enmity as motive
- Why Don't They Whip Up The Creamy Layer? (Pioneer, BULBUL ROY MISHRA, Jun 30, 2006)
The unreserved category may have to bear additional financial burden as Government will be unable to meet the running cost of OBC education, says Bulbul Roy Mishra
- Asian Integration: Large Hurdles Still Remain (The Financial Express, MY KHAN, Jun 30, 2006)
If achieved, it will mean more investment, better use of economic resources and economies of sale
- Rbi Central Board Reconstituted (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
The Union Government has reconstituted the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with 13 members, including Azim Premji and Kumar Mangalam Birla. Those who retired include Ratan Tata and N. R. Narayana Murthy.
- Report: Us-Led Afghan Mission Is Failing (Christian Science Monitor, Tom Regan, Jun 30, 2006)
A report by a Paris-based international security and policy advisory group, the Senlis Council, says that the US-led mission in Afghanistan is failing because US policies on eradicating the Afghan poppy crop aren't working.
- Now, Top J&k Ias Officer In Cbi Net (Indian Express, RIYAZ WANI, Jun 30, 2006)
Two weeks after it arrested two top J&K politicians for their alleged role in the Srinagar sex abuse scandal, the CBI today arrested one of the seniormost IAS officers in the state in the same case:
- Kashmir Dad's Book Details Painful Search For Son (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Jun 30, 2006)
It may never top the best sellers list, but 65-year-old Abdul Rashid hopes his small book will be some comfort to thousands of Kashmiris whose relatives have disappeared during the revolt against Indian rule.
- Addl Security Forces For Railway Project In Valley (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Jun 30, 2006)
One of Jammu & Kashmir state's most influential bureaucrats and a senior officer of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Mohammad Iqbal Khanday, has been arrested by CBI today for his alleged involvement in the infamous 'Srinagar sex scandal'.
- State Move To Abolish Urban Land Ceiling (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2006)
Buoyed by a bonanza of Rs 256 crore from the Centre for having slashed stamp duty, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s government is now looking to repeal the Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act.
- Democracy Under Stress (Daily Excelsior, Atul Cowshish, Jun 30, 2006)
Democracy is not just about a multi-party system that allows free participation in elections.
- Naga Talks In Top Gear; Deal To Be Clinched In Bangkok (Tribune, Swati Chaturvedi, Jun 29, 2006)
In the words of the Prime Minister’s Principal Interlocutor “From first gear it has now moved into fourth gear”.
- 21st Century — The Age Of Charity (Hindu, Simon Jenkins, Jun 29, 2006)
The 19th century was the age of capitalism, the 20th the age of socialism. It seems that the 21st will be the age of charity.
- 12 Ias Officers Transferred (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The Haryana Government on Wednesday issued orders for posting and transfer of 12 IAS officers including seven Deputy Commissioners.
- Don’T Repeat Mistakes (Tribune, Harwant Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
An agreement for mutual withdrawal of troops from the Siachen area could not be reached due to Pakistan’s intransigence in authenticating the positions physically held by Indian troops.
- Voting On N-Deal (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Jun 29, 2006)
President Franklin Roosevelt, as soon as he took over as President at the darkest hour of US history – the Great Depression – spoke to his countrymen in his inaugural address and told them “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
- Engage With Open Eyes (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Changes In It Act Would've Cost Airtel (Times of India, Manoj Mitta, Jun 29, 2006)
Airtel should be grateful that data-protection measures drafted last year by an expert committee are yet to be enacted.
- Nepal Maoist Leaders Meet Indian Envoy (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Jun 29, 2006)
Key Maoist ideologue Baburam Bhattarai and spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara today called on Indian Ambassador Shiv Shankar Mukherjee as part of Maoist efforts to convince the international community about their “seriousness” in the peace process.
- Strategic Partner Or Threat? (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Now, Maoists Launch Diplomacy Offensive (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jun 29, 2006)
After 10 years of guerrilla warfare, Nepal’s Maoist rebels exchanged their guns for diplomacy, kicking off international lobbying for their cause with a rendezvous with Indian ambassador to Nepal Mr Shiv Shankar Mukherjee at the latter’s office in . . .
- Lure Of Retail (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 29, 2006)
Only businesses with a durable last-mile connectivity with the customer can secure a satisfactory return on their investments.
- How Big Is Togo? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 29, 2006)
How big is Togo? How small is Togo? How big is India? How small is the Indian? How petty is the mind that manages Indian sports? How minuscule is the pride that a nation should have in its sports team?
- Govt Contemplating To Lodge Pak, Kashmir Militants Separately (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Government has ordered amendment in Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations Vol. I revising the rates of compensatory allowance/border allowance in favour of Government employees in different areas of the State.
- Larkana Naib Nazim Moves Shc Against Nazim (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
District Naib Nazim Larkana Munawwar Abro has filed a constitutional petition in the Sindh High Court against district Nazim Mohammad Bux Arijo for allegedly trespassing his jurisdiction.
- Decline Of Welfare State (News International, Simon Jenkins, Jun 29, 2006)
When the world's second-richest man gives most of his money to the world's richest man we do well to count our spoons.
- Restriction On Coverage (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
According to several recent reports, the government is displeased at the media being allowed into hearings of various standing committees of the National Assembly and the Senate and is considering prohibiting journalists from attending their proceedings.
- Keep Mutual Funds For Small Investors Only (The Financial Express, PRITHVI HALDEA, Jun 29, 2006)
Their domination by corporates here, unlike abroad, stands the entire idea of MFs on its head
- Tribal Militants Assessing Situation (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Militants in the North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday responded cautiously to government’s decision to deploy 10,000 more troops on its border with Afghanistan, saying they would reassess the situation after the expiry of a month-long ceasefire.
- Kashmir’S Iron Maidens (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Jun 28, 2006)
Long before the sex scandal in Jammu and Kashmir erupted in angry street demonstrations in the Valley, the minister of health in the Mufti . . .
- Peace Process Loses Steam (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Jun 28, 2006)
Domestic compulsions appear to restrain Manmohan Singh and Pervez Musharraf from taking bold initiatives
- Police Transfers (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
A minimum tenure would provide some stability.
- Brewing Crisis (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
Taliban is once again rising in Afghanistan
- Performance Key To Pay (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
The pay commission must reward performance and punish corruption in civil services
- How Mumbai Came To Discover Vidharbha (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to Vidharbha has had an impact even before he's reached the place. It would, however, be a limited and transient impact if he does not see through the charade.
- Noon-Meal, Victers Programmes Enthuse South African Team (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Delegation studying education system in the country
Seven-member team is on a visit to India and Thailand to study human resource practices, education management information systems
- Blinking On Iran (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
No US Government since 1979 has had a serious political strategy regarding Tehran and the Bush Administration is no different, says Richard Perle.
- A Journey To Nowhere (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jun 28, 2006)
If the number of buses started between India and Pakistan were to be the criterion, the relationship would have been normal. The fact is that the
- The Twin Crises (News International, M B NAQVI, Jun 28, 2006)
The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance columnist.
The Musharraf regime is facing a serious crisis. It has to organise the two elections between October 2007 to February 2008: one national general election and another to the office of the pre
- An Expanded Vista (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Jun 28, 2006)
Relations between India and the United States of America are once again at the crossroads.
- Rbi Drops City Bank’S Licence (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Bangalore Mercantile Co-operative Bank as it has ceased to be solvent and all efforts to revive it have failed. RBI has asked The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Karnataka, to wind up the . . .
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