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Articles 1521 through 1620 of 7145:
- Politics Of Self-Defeat (Pioneer, Shobori Ganguli, Jul 14, 2006)
Tuesday's serial blasts in Mumbai, yet another critical reminder of the asphyxiating grasp of terrorism on India, is an ominous signal to the political class in New Delhi that sadbhavana (goodwill) trips to Pakistan cannot obliterate the ideology of hate
- Action... Cut (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 14, 2006)
Much in the manner of film studies, Calcutta University’s decision to produce a documentary on its 150th anniversary is a fashionable semi-literate pursuit to kickstart the celebrations.
- G8: It’S Really About Russia (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 13, 2006)
G8 Summit will be closely watched for its new equations
- Pushed To Insanity (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jul 13, 2006)
Psychology of nation states should be understood to make sense of their actions
- 5,000 Families Involved With Naxals In Bangalore: Kharge (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
Terrorists have taken shelter in the city'
Police should be strengthened and its capabilities upgraded: Kharge
Underworld activities going on in ports: Deshpande
- Tirupati Shrine ‘Defiled’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 13, 2006)
The big story—splashed on the front page and occupying three inside pages—in the latest issue of the Organiser is about the “startling revelation” of a “fact-finding committee” on the alleged attempt by “evangelists” to “defile the great holy . . .
- Oulgaret Chairman, Councillors Sworn In (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
All regions now have fully constituted civic bodies
- Terror Tuesday Finds Echo In Both Houses (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
Tuesday’s terrorist attack which killed more than 150 people in Mumbai had its echo in both Houses, with the opposition cautioning the Government that Bangalore could soon become an easy target for such attacks.
- Boys Gone Astray, Minister? (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Jul 13, 2006)
You don’t have to wait for intelligence agencies to release their trademark identikit pictures to know the faces behind Mumbai’s serial blast.
- Ngos Can't Run The Country (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Jul 13, 2006)
Medha Patkar has suffered a setback with the Prime Minister recently slamming NBA's charges of inadequate rehabilitation, says Anuradha Dutt
- Widen The Net, Tighten The Noose (Pioneer, Ahtesham Qureshy, Jul 13, 2006)
Election Commission must realise that the polling process is not just about mobilising paramilitary forces, says Ahtesham Qureshy
- Aping The Communists (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Jul 13, 2006)
Anguish at the desecration of Meenatai's statue notwithstanding, the violence and burning of buses by Sena activists was regrettable, says Prafull Goradia
- Victor And The Vanquished (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Jul 13, 2006)
To keep faith with the Seven-Party Political Alliance, Prachanda will have to break faith with his Maoist comrades in Nepal, in India, and all over the world ----
- 'We Should Not Be A Haughty Big Brother To Nepal' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2006)
Devi Prasad Tripathi, general secretary, Nationalist Congress Party, has been associated with Nepal since his days as a student leader at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Private Ports (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 13, 2006)
There is a trend all over the world to decentralise direct government control and to place the ports on a more commercial footing.
- Tackling Terror (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 13, 2006)
Are we condemned to live in conditions that permit terrorists of all inclinations to strike at will?
- To Boost Revenue In Ore-Rich States (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 12, 2006)
Steel tycoon L N Mittal’s latest investment proposal brings to the fore the core issue of iron-ore mining rights for steel projects.
- Mongolia Marks Genghis Conquest Anniversary (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 12, 2006)
Mongolians today celebrated the 800th anniversary of Genghis Khan’s march to world conquest with festivities that mixed commercialism with appeals to nationalism.
- Assembly To Discuss Bribery Charge Against Kumaraswamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2006)
In thelegislature Discussion will not be in the form of an adjournment motion
Government gives in after two days of stonewalling
Discussion to be taken up under Rule 69
Opposition asked to give separate notice
- Govt. Plans Five Manufacturing Investment Regions (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2006)
Easier FDI norms being considered — Nath
Each investment region to cover 100 sq. km.
MIRs will have world class infrastructure but no fiscal concession
- Cpi (M) To Make Maiden Foray Into Cantonment Board Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2006)
Four party candidates file nominations for wards II, IV and V
Congress has reigned supreme in the Board
Time ripe for us to make an entry: CPI (M)
Cantonment residents are unhappy
- 147 Dead, 439 Injured As Blasts Rock Mumbai Trains (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2006)
At least 147 people were killed and 439 injured in a string of seven terror blasts that tore through first class compartments of suburban trains around 6 pm during the peak hour traffic here today.
- Strike Cripples Central Bank Operations In Ap (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2006)
Banking operations in the nationalised Central Bank of India in Andhra Pradesh came to a grinding halt as employees and the officers of the bank resorted to one-day strike today, as part of the nation-wide agitation in support of their demands.
- 8 Killed, 43 Injured In 5 Grenade Attacks In Srinagar (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Jul 12, 2006)
Eight persons died and 43 sustained injuries when suspected militants carried out a series of grenade attacks, targeting domestic tourists in Dalgate and Lalchowk areas of Civil Lines in this capital city today.
- Fight The Tigers, Arm Sri Lanka (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Jul 12, 2006)
The story of the Government's firefighting action in Nepal is instructive. While the crisis was brewing, BJP leader Jaswant Singh was invited to Kathmandu by King Gyanendra.
- Why Afghanistan Remains A Dust Bowl Of Violence (Hindu, Peter Preston, Jul 11, 2006)
Afghanistan has never been a `successful' state, and we can't create a new civil society at gunpoint.
The particular difficulty with Afghanistan is that there is no structure in place to build on
Democracy has no roots on Afghan soil
Kabul, . . .
- Ascent Of The Anti-Hindus (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jul 11, 2006)
Barely a month after his visit to New Delhi for support in rebuilding his Maoist-ravaged country, Nepal's appointed interim Prime Minister GP Koirala has delivered his unhappy nation into the hands of its . . .
- Up In Smoke (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 11, 2006)
North Korea fired its missiles in defiance not just of the US, Japan and South Korea, but also of its supporters in China, says Niall Ferguson.
- Bending Over Backward (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Jul 11, 2006)
Pseudo-secularism has plumbed such depths in the country that nobody questions giving special rights to minority educational institutions ----
- Our Land, Their Industry (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 11, 2006)
The indebtedness of Indian farmers rose substantially in the 1990s following the tendency of successive governments to market reforms and the opening up of the economy to foreign investors.
- Usa To Meet N Korea If It Returns To Talks (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The USA is willing to meet with North Korea and engage in direct talks with the communist nation if it returns to the nuclear disarmament negotiations, a top envoy said.
- Quotas In Private Sector (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Jul 11, 2006)
If Mr Arjun Singh can return to the limelight by playing the quota card, can Ms Meira Kumar be far behind?
- Nepal's Maoists Not To Surrender Weapons (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
Nepal’s Maoist rebels will not surrender their arms before next year’s elections for a special assembly to map out the embattled Himalayan nation’s political future, a top rebel leader said on Monday.
- Us Urges China To Tackle N Korea (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 11, 2006)
The United States on Sunday pushed China to apply more pressure on North Korea to end its missile tests and return to international nuclear disarmament talks. A top diplomat said the aim is to show that Kim Jong-il's government has "no support in the . .
- The Anatomy And Lessons Of Inflation (The Financial Express, Saumitra Chaudhuri, Jul 10, 2006)
In India, unlike the developed world, the price pass-through of the oil surge still looms substantially.
- Poverty In Pakistan (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 10, 2006)
Poverty is an ethical concept, not a statistical one. Inherent in the term “poverty”, when applied to human beings, is the notion of a life situation that should not exist. It is not only lack of roti, kapra aur makan—food, cloth and shelter.
- Not The End Of Reforms (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jul 10, 2006)
Given the numbers in the Lok Sabha, there is no other option for the Government than to make twists and turns in policy within the general reform format if it is to remain in office.
- Naxal Menace (Tribune, P.V. Ramana, Jul 10, 2006)
Travelling by horse back is the fastest mode of communication in the tribal-inhabited remote and interior forest areas of this (East Godavari) district,” said my guide during a visit to the Naxalite-Maoist-affected parts of the Andhra-Orissa Border . . .
- Land Use Policy (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 10, 2006)
Without it, agriculture will suffer ---- Land is the subject of most disputes in India. It divides families, promotes social tension and is often the reason behind ghastly crimes as well.
- Growth In Spite Of Politics (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jul 10, 2006)
Coalition governments with a certain degree of controlled chaos are now a standard part of existence both at the Centre and in the States, and I think we should expect a great deal of 'volatility' as we ahead towards election time in Uttar Pradesh . . .
- The Sources Of `Weakness` (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 10, 2006)
The head of any organisation, if he is to be effective, should have the freedom to pick his team.
- Nepal Pm Skips Parliament Address, King Sidelined (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Nepal's new government presented its annual policies in parliament on Sunday at a ceremony which for first time did not include the king, and the prime minister was also absent due to poor health.
- Uma Bharti To Launch 'Epic Struggle' In October (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
"The `war' would affect several BJP leaders"
- The New Myth Of India (Deccan Herald, Pankaj Mishra, Jul 10, 2006)
India is a roaring capitalist success story, says the latest issue of 'Foreign Affairs'. Last week, many leading business executives and politicians in the country celebrated as Lakshmi Mittal, the fifth richest man in the world, finally succeeded . . .
- A History In Pictures (Deccan Herald, K Govindan Kutty , Jul 10, 2006)
This collection of Laxman’s work does not do him full justice
- Manmohan Meets Sonia, Reviews Political Situation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Against the backdrop of embarrassing developments for the UPA coalition and rumours of his resignation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held discussions with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and some senior party leaders and took stock of the . . .
- Tribal Rights And Wrongs (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jul 08, 2006)
Conservation must lead to integration not exclusion. There is no dichotomy between tribes and wildlife
- Usual Stirrings Felt In Tamil Nadu (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
Once again it's time for India to worry about Sri Lankan Tamil refugees. The national security ramifications of the civil war in the island nation cannot be wished . . .
- Bush Pledges Diplomacy Over North Korean Missile Tests (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
President George Bush insisted yesterday—in the face of threats from North Korea of further missile tests—that only diplomacy could solve the crisis with the reclusive Communist state, but he warned that it could take considerable time.
- Hurt Pride (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Centre's decision on Nalco was immediately opposed by the 7,000-odd employees of the company, trade unions and political parties.
- A Step Towards Privatisation Of Nalco (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's decision to sell 10 per cent of its stake in Nalco meets with stiff resistance in Orissa.
- So What’S Left? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
It was only by the skin of his teeth. Yet, the victory of liberal technocrat Felipe Calderon the Mexican Presidential elections this week provides a big boost for besieged reformers and democrats in Latin America. At a time when the image of Latin . . .
- Khammam: Cpi (M) Not Averse To Taking Congress Support (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Both parties are flexible for a post-poll adjustment on ZP chief post
- 47 Die In China Blast (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The death toll in a blast caused by privately stored explosives in China's Shanxi Province has risen to 47 while more than 20 others were injured, rescuers said.
- Sell-Off Put On Hold (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
In a blow to the Manmohan Singh government’s disinvestment programme, the Prime Minister was today forced to “put all disinvestment decisions and proposals on hold”, including the Centre’s recent decision to divest 10 per cent of its stakes in the . . .
- Centre Bends Under Left, Dmk Pressure (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
While the Congress believes that the Prime Minister’s decision to put on hold all divestment decisions and proposals concerning the PSUs today as a “tactical retreat”, the Left parties ~ the UPA government’s key outside partners ~ were enthused by . . .
- Dmk's Thunder Down Under Brings Upa To Its Knees (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
NLC, NALCO divestment put off ---- After resisting Left pressure, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday . . .
- ‘Manmohan Treats Cmp With Contempt’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The latest move of the UPA government (on disinvestment of) profit-making PSUs through sale of minority share holding is an outright misdemeanor. Not only does this move flouts the CMP, but also the intention behind such a move at this point of time . . .
- Dmk Steals Comrades’ March On Neyveli (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Jul 07, 2006)
That the DMK’s bite proved far more effective than the Left’s bark in forcing Prime Minister Mamohan Singh to ‘‘keep all disinvestment decisions and proposals on hold’’ left many a Leftist red-faced today. It could also strengthen the . . .
- Negotiating Korea (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 07, 2006)
But isn't there a limit to blackmail? -
- China Recasts Its Image (Deccan Herald, MARK MAGNIER, Jul 07, 2006)
The curious incident of the pig’s-head meal vouchers and the anthem-singing sit-in offers a cautionary tale...
- All Disinvestment Decisions On Hold (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jul 07, 2006)
Unable to brush aside the threat by a key ally, the DMK, to withdraw support to the Congress-led UPA government if it went ahead with disinvestment of profit-making PSUs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh immediately kept in abeyance all decisions . . .
- People First (Tribune, B.G. Verghese for and Sanjay Sangvai , Jul 07, 2006)
India’s 80 million tribal population, the largest in the world, is also India’s most exploited and disadvantaged community.
- Cpi(m) For Settling Aiims Issue Amicably (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Appeals to doctors to call off strike
- Government Puts Disinvestment Process On Hold (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Manmohan Singh gives in to DMK demand
DMK threatened to walk out of Government
Congress invokes coalition dharma
A compromise to stay in power: BJP
- Upset Dmk Forces Government To Stall State Asset Sales (Reuters, Surojit Gupta, Jul 07, 2006)
India put all decisions to sell stakes in state-run firms on hold on Thursday after a key ally threatened to pull out of the ruling coalition, raising questions about the future of its economic reforms.
- U.S. Pushes For Joint Action Over Nkorea Missile Tests (Reuters, Steve Holland, Jul 07, 2006)
President George W. Bush pushed on Thursday for a united international response to North Korea after the impoverished, communist state test-fired a barrage of missiles and vowed more launches.
- Nepal Pm's Health Improving (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's health is improving gradually, doctors attending on him have said.
- Congress Wins But Tdp Rises (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 07, 2006)
The results of the two-phase Panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh have provided comfort to both the ruling Congress party and the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
- Left Demands Rethink As Pm Halts Stake Sales (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Jul 07, 2006)
India's communist parties, which back the government, said on Thursday a decision by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to put off stake sales in state firms highlighted the need for a consensus on key economic issues.
- No Holy Cow For Edamaruku (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Jul 06, 2006)
The ‘diary notes’ of Prof A.T. Kovoor, serialised in a Malayalam journal, provided me the first introduction to rationalism. Son of a Mar Thoma priest, who was known for his oratorical skills, Prof Kovoor migrated to Colombo where he practised . . .
- Friendship Is A Numbers Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 06, 2006)
Once again the idea of forming a third front is floating around in the offices of political parties which are neither close to the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Soni Boost To Tea Tourism (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee government’s plans to revive tea tourism in north Bengal, turned down twice by the Centre earlier, got a fillip today with the promise of full support from tourism minister Ambika Soni.
- Defiant Korea Test-Launches Seven Missiles (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 06, 2006)
North Korea test-launched seven missiles, including a long-range Taepodong, in an early-morning barrage today, defying international warnings of retaliation and prompting concerns that it could follow with more tests.
- Wary Asia Erupts In Outrage Over Audacious N Korea Over Audacious . . . (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Asia erupted in outrage today over a series of brazen North Korean missile tests, with wary nations denouncing the launches as provocative, threatening sanctions and vowing to take the matter to the UN Security Council.
- China To Shut Out Reports That Don’T Fit The Bill (Statesman, Clifford Coonan, Jul 06, 2006)
An earthquake shook the Chinese capital yesterday, rattling window frames and driving office workers in Beijing’s central business district out of their skyscrapers, but there were no injuries or damage to report.
- Congress Leader Killed By Naxals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
A Congress leader was shot dead by naxalites in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Tuesday.
- Train Or Terror? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 05, 2006)
The opening day of this month has witnessed a major development in our vicinity close to the trans Himalayan Ladakh region.
- Bjp Must Strategise For The Future (Pioneer, Asheesh Shah, Jul 05, 2006)
Both Congress and BJP must invest in developing intellectual capital with people who think and plan for their parties, says Asheesh Shah.
- Left Protests Price Rises, Stake Sales (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
India's communist parties, which provide the ruling coalition with vital support in parliament, on Tuesday urged the government to take steps to curb inflation and reconsider planned stake sales in state-run firms.
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