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Articles 6021 through 6120 of 16899:
- Openness & Accountability (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 15, 2006)
A basic principle that governs public affairs in a democratic country is openness.
- Keeping The Pledge (Telegraph, BRIJESH D. JAYAL, May 15, 2006)
The author is a retired air marshal of the Indian Air Force
- Tea In Peace (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 15, 2006)
Change and continuity can go hand in hand in politics.
- Another Red (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 15, 2006)
The portents were proved right. The Left Democratic Front won in Kerala, a two-thirds majority in a house of 140, and the biggest victory for it in its present configuration.
- New Players In A New Regional Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 15, 2006)
As ‘indigenous’ voters emerged a stronger force in Assam, Sanjib Baruah explains how the Congress’s strategic alliance with Hagrama Mohilary paid off .
- Communist Manifestations (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 15, 2006)
So the Left has romped home in style in West Bengal and Kerala. Almost on cue, CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat announced that now the CPI(M)-led front will be more “interventionist” at the Centre.
- Fallout Of Interest Rate Uncertainties (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , May 15, 2006)
The prospects of a further interest rate rise in the US have serious implications for the world economy. Corporates in India and other developing countries may have to depend only on domestic sources of loan funds. Perhaps, this is all for the good . . .
- State Of The Elections: National, Regional Coverage Is Polls Apart (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, May 14, 2006)
The voters didn’t oblige this time, did they? Starting with the 2002 Gujarat elections, verdicts had been largely television-friendly.
- Congress Expects To Form Minority Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Emerges single largest party, but gets fewer seats than it hoped
The party won 15 seats in 1991 Assembly polls
It won nine in 1996, and 11 in 2001
Lack of coordination between allies reason for ordinary show: Congress
- Jogic Postures (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 14, 2006)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi was quick to swat the instinctive burst of sycophancy from Ajit Jogi.
- Small Screen Saver For Dmk (Indian Express, Narayanan Madhavan and Rosemary Arackaparambil, May 14, 2006)
At the age of 82, vendetta may not be a luxury that Tamil Nadu’s chief minister designate Muthuvel Karunanidhi can particularly afford.
- Coming Down From The Heights (Indian Express, Gurmeet Kanwal, May 14, 2006)
Senior opposition leaders, particularly of the BJP, have been sharply critical of the government’s reported moves to demilitarise Siachen.
- Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Congratulate Karunanidhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
DPA victory due to DMK chief's leadership: Congress president
L.K. Advani calls up Karunanidhi, congratulates him
S. Ramadoss commends Chief Minister for welfare announcements
- Office Of Profit: Karat Writes To Kalam On (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh and 36 other MLAs from the state against whom complaints have been filed for holding office of profit can take a cue from CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat’s strongly worded letter to . . .
- N-Deal: ‘It’S Up To Us To Ensure Passage Of Bill’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Reacting to the statement of Congressman Tom Lantos that India should first negotiate with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) then sign a bilateral agreement with the US before the Congress takes up the proposed India-US Civil . . .
- Elections Must Be Less Expensive, Says Kishore Chandra Deo (Tribune, Satish Misra, May 14, 2006)
Born in a princely family of Andhra Pradesh, Vyricherla Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo, entered the Sixth Lok Sabha in 1977.
- Map These Polls (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 14, 2006)
An exercise in mapping political power in India would throw up several curiosities.
- A Time For Growing Up (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, May 14, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s campaign for re-election from Rae Bareilli brought back for me memories of why, ever since I became a political journalist, I have opposed dynastic democracy.
- The Muslim Vote (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 14, 2006)
The likes of Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid nurse the hope of turning India's Muslim population into a vote bank, and under one national party. That hope is nothing but an illusion. The Muslim vote is real, as Muslims are.
- Tell-Tale Site (Business Standard, T N Ninan, May 14, 2006)
“Congratulations to Smt Sonia Gandhi for leading the Congress Party to Victory in the Lok Sabha Elections 2004”.
- Uma Bharati's Party (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, May 14, 2006)
Uma Bharati launches her party at a ceremony that seems to send a message through its simplicity.
- Delhi Awaits Central Approval To Bill On Office Of Profit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Fate of 19 Congress MLAs hangs in balance
- Karat Objects To Ec's Action (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Unjustified exercise of authority, he tells Kalam
Trinamool letter contains allegations but no details
EC "gratuitously" asks complainant to furnish precise information
President urged to reject complaint
- Karuna To Take Charge Today, 31 Colleagues In Tow (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
The newly-elected Tamil Nadu assembly will be a colourful house, with members representing a galaxy of parties like the DMK, AIADMK, Congress, PMK, the two Left parties, MDMK and DPI.
- Kerala 'Solution' Still Eludes Cpm (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
While endorsing West Bengal state committee's decision to continue with Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee as chief minister for the next five years, the CPM politburo on Saturday kept the Kerala leadership issue wrapped in a "formula".
- Work On Single-Track System To Begin On August . . . (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy on Saturday announced that work on the pilot project of a monorail network spanning a length of 18 km between Kanakapura Road and Majestic area here would commence from August 15 to complement the proposed Metro . . .
- Chandy Quits, Kerala Awaits New Chief Minister (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy on Friday bowed out of office, continuing to chant the development mantra and accusing the opposition Left Democratic Front of having played the communal card to win the elections.
- Reservation Reality (Business Standard, Devangshu Datta, May 14, 2006)
Give a man a fish and he is hungry again tomorrow; give him a rod and teach him how to fish and he’s set up for life.
- Sonia’S Concerns Become Govt’S New Theme Song On Fta (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
One of the strongest advocates of free trade agreement (FTA), commerce and industry minister Mr Kamal Nath has appeared to be curiously cautious in recent months on the issue, advocating circumspection before inking any more such deals.
- Karunanidhi, Ministers Sworn In (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, May 14, 2006)
Orders signed for Rs. 2 a kg of rice, waiver of farm loans, one more egg in noon meal
- Kerala: Decision On Monday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
CPI(M) Polit Bureau nod for Buddhadeb
Proposal to be placed before Kerala State Secretariat
Party not affected by dissent
- Cpm Trains Guns On Ec (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 14, 2006)
Flushed by its victories in West Bengal and Kerala, the Left big brother CPI(M) on Saturday trained its guns on the Election Commission.
- 1857 And All That (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 14, 2006)
Never perhaps has a historical anniversary aroused so intense an interest among the political class.
- Left's Dilemma (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 14, 2006)
The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front's victory in the Kerala Assembly election in which it has bagged 98 seats, compared to the Congress-led United Democratic Front's tally of 42 seats in a near reversal of the 2001 poll result, may bring . . .
- Just A Turn Left, Or About-Turn? (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, May 14, 2006)
Last week’s election results are scary for two reasons.
- Rice At Rs 2 A Kg As Karunanidhi Fulfils Poll Promise (Tribune, Arup Chanda, May 14, 2006)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi today announced a series of sops including waiver of cooperative loans of farmers up to March 31, 2006, to the tune of Rs 6,866 crore and reduction of the price of rice, supplied through the public . . .
- Unavoidable Oil Price Hike (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Kanitkar, May 14, 2006)
confrontation is building up again between the Left and the Government on the issue of petroleum price hike.
- N-Deal Approval An Uphill Task, Says Envoy Ronen Sen (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 14, 2006)
Despite a lack of adequate support for the U.S.-India civilian nuclear deal in the U.S. Congress, India’s ambassador in Washington is confident that the agreement will eventually win over skeptics.
- Rush To Muffle Sonia Chant (Telegraph, RASHEED KIDWAI, May 14, 2006)
Manmohan Singh is about to complete two years as Prime Minister without stumbling into any major pitfalls, but is not looking any stronger for it.
- Bjp, Victim Of Its Own Spin (Rediff on the Net, B Raman, May 14, 2006)
In February, I met an economic expert working for the BJP at a seminar abroad. Its 'India Shining' campaign was in full blast at that time and the media had practically written off the Congress (I). I told the BJP expert that 2004 could see a . . .
- Congress Legislators To Meet Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
AICC delegates to decide on next course of action
Motilal Vora, B K. Hariprasad to participate in the talks
Sonia's decision on formation of Ministry will be binding on the DPA, says P. Shanmugham
- People Triumph In Nepal (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, May 13, 2006)
The democracy movement's glorious victory holds lessons for all of South Asia about integrating social justice issues with mainstream politics.
- Congress Seeks Bodo Front's Support (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, May 13, 2006)
Hagrama demands five Ministerial berths
Gogoi likely to be elected unanimously
Efforts on to enlist support of Independents
Other aspirants out of contention
- Karunanidhi Ministry To Be Sworn In Today (Hindu, R.K.Radhakrishnan, May 13, 2006)
Congress to lend outside support; Stalin included in Cabinet
- Berth For Stalin In Team Mk (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
After having kept Stalin out of his previous two Ministries from 1989 to 91 and from 1996 to 2001, he has included him, thus preparing him for a smooth succession.
- Pdp In Search Of Identity (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 13, 2006)
A story is much in circulation these days. This refers to late National Conference leader Mirza Afzal Beg's penchant for waving green flag or handkerchief at public meetings during his days with the Plebiscite Front.
- Limits Of Delegation (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , May 13, 2006)
The legislature cannot abdicate its function
Excessive delegation of legislative powers will attract court attention. There cannot be unguided and uncontrolled delegation.
- Gogoi Laughs Loudest (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 13, 2006)
Irrespective of the Assam assembly election results not being decisive, the Congress has reason to congratulate itself . . .
- Tn: Karunanidhi Stakes Claim To Form Govt (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
DMK President M Karunanidhi today staked his claim for forming a government in Tamil Nadu.
- On Rae Bareli And Sycophancy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 13, 2006)
There was never any doubt that Sonia Gandhi would regain her Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat, which she gave up on the office of profit issue.
- "We Are Looking Forward To Increased Cooperation With India In Space" (Hindu, T.S. Subramanian, May 13, 2006)
Nasa chiefMichael Griffinspeaks on India-U.S. collaboration, the quality of ISRO's work, and training astronauts.
- The Doctrine Of Separation Of Powers (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, May 13, 2006)
Notwithstanding Mrs. Sonia Gandhi's "dilemma" on the question of her return as the chairperson of the high-profile National Advisory Council (NAC),
- Economics Has A Way Of Catching Up With Populist Politics (Business Line, D. Murali , May 13, 2006)
There is indeed free in politics, so much so, that debate is not on whether, but which `free' is all right. But, eventually, economics catches up. Three reads provide a perspective on the politics and economics of reforms, federalism and regionalism.
- Bodo Kingmaker Quotes A Price (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
The Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (Hagrama), the kingmaker, has quoted the price for supporting a Congress-led government in the state.
- Tell-Tale Site (Business Standard, T N Ninan, May 13, 2006)
“Congratulations to Smt Sonia Gandhi for leading the Congress Party to Victory in the Lok Sabha Elections 2004”.
- Reservation Reality (Business Standard, Devangshu Datta, May 13, 2006)
Give a man a fish and he is hungry again tomorrow; give him a rod and teach him how to fish and he’s set up for life. That old truism holds just as true in the reservation debate as it does in any other. In fact, it is at the heart of caste-based . . .
- Watershed In Tn (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 13, 2006)
It was a contest between chemistry and arithmetic
- Unanswered Questions (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, May 13, 2006)
I receive quite a few letters questioning my lack of belief and suggesting ways of overcoming this deficiency in my character.
- Left's Dilemma (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 13, 2006)
The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front's victory in the Kerala Assembly election in which it has bagged 98 seats, compared to the Congress-led United Democratic . . .
- First Look: Celebrating Sonia's Win (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
It is celebration time at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi as Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi won the Rae Bareli byelection by a huge margin on Thursday.
- Bush Aide Slammed At N-Deal Meet (OutLook, Aziz Haniffa, May 13, 2006)
A White House briefing for nearly 200 Indian American community leaders who descended on Capitol Hill May 3 to lobby Congress for the passage of the US-India civilian nuclear agreement caused a flutter when Democrat Party stalwart Ramesh Kapur . . .
- Demolition Moratorium Bill Gets Ls Nod (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
The Lok Sabha today passed a Bill that proposes a one-year moratorium from punitive action against unauthorised development in the national Capital.
- A Time For Growing Up (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, May 13, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s campaign for re-election from Rae Bareilli brought back for me memories of why, ever since I became a political journalist, I have opposed dynastic democracy.
- The Biggest Losers In The Election Are... (OutLook, T V R Shenoy, May 13, 2006)
The headlines are devoted to the winners on the morrow of elections. But it may be just as instructive to cast an eye on the losers.
- Price Of Growth Bretton Woods Twins In Trouble (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, May 13, 2006)
Awe-inspiring achievements on the economic front have diverted attention from China's poor record in the safety of coal miners.
- Halt On Delhi Demolitions; Lok Sabha Passes Bill (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
In a move to circumvent the Supreme Court directions on the demolition drive against illegal constructions in the Capital, the Congress-led UPA with the support of the BJP-led Opposition today passed a Bill in the Lok Sabha proposing to give one . . .
- Democrat Proposes Compromise On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 13, 2006)
A leading Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday that a landmark U.S.-India nuclear deal lacks the necessary support to pass the U.S. Congress and he put forward a compromise intended to keep the accord alive.
- Rumsfeld's Ways (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, May 13, 2006)
The Defence Secretary has argued for a high-tech U.S. military with limited manpower, with personnel from "allied powers" bearing the arms.
- India Talks Tough (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, May 13, 2006)
India today made it clear that it was for the Bush Administration to ensure the passage of an appropriate legislation in the US Congress to enable civil nuclear cooperation with India.
- Largest-Ever Tn Ministry To Be Sworn In Today (Tribune, Arup Chanda, May 13, 2006)
The largest ever ministry in Tamil Nadu with 31 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) members headed by party president M. Karunanidhi will be sworn in by Governor S. S. Barnala here tomorrow.
- No Headway In Securing Congress Nod For N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 13, 2006)
Extensive briefings to members of the U.S. Congress by senior officials in the Bush Administration have so far failed to win bipartisan support for a deal that would permit the United States to share civilian nuclear technology with India.
- Assam Outcome (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 13, 2006)
The ground has shifted from under Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s feet, but not perhaps as much as he might have feared. No party has managed a majority in Assam’s 126-member Assembly, but the ruling Congress has got close enough to be confident . . .
- 'Crown Of Thorns' For Karunanidhi (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 13, 2006)
M Karunanidhi was sworn in at a public function on Saturday and he took oath as Chief Minister for the fifth time.
- Govt Buys Time, Sets Itself Tough Agenda (Pioneer, Sidharth Mishra, May 13, 2006)
By introducing and persuading Parliament to pass the Delhi Laws (Special Provision) Bill, 2006 on Friday, the Centre has laid out for itself an extensive agenda. The Bill promises a Delhi cleansed of its urban ills.
- Home Again (Telegraph, M.J. Akbar, May 12, 2006)
Heart-rending, heart-warming fiction, or hard history? Telinipara, around which this moving family chronicle unfolds, is of course no imaginary spot.
- Terror On The Mountains (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 12, 2006)
On the politics and practice of massacres in the Jammu region in the wake of the killings in Doda and Udhampur districts.
- Interview: (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 12, 2006)
To what factors do you attribute your record victory from Bhaderwah?
It was a triumph for the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, and its policies.
- Pondicherry: Cong Retains Power (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
The Congress-led Democratic Progressive Alliance retained power in the Pondicherry, winning 17 of the 25 seats declared by 1300 hrs.
- Friend Of India Wants To Scuttle N-Deal (Rediff on the Net, Aziz Haniffa, May 12, 2006)
While United States Congressman Tom Lantos, the senior-most Democrat on the powerful House International Relations Committee, is supportive of the India-US civilian nuclear agreement and has pledged to lead the charge for approval of the legislation . . .
- Sonia Gandhi's Victory Gives Congress Leaders Something To . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
They are happy that the BJP has suffered setbacks in three States
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