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Articles 23521 through 23620 of 27135:
- Confusion In Indian Policy (Tribune, S. D. Muni , May 03, 2005)
India has almost blinked to the King of Nepal on the question of arms supply. These supplies were put on hold on February 1, 2005, following King Gyanendra’s coup against the democratic system and leadership.
- Muhabbat-I-Musharraf (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, May 03, 2005)
Musharraf is the man who slipped a fast one in Kargil,
- India, China: Top Powers By 2020 (Deccan Herald, Raja Menon, May 03, 2005)
Whether the two countries’ present relationship continues to remain peaceful only time will tell
- Towards ‘larger Freedom’ (Tribune, Kofi Annan , May 02, 2005)
Over the decades, India has made an enormous contribution to the United Nations, through the efforts of its government, and the work of Indian scholars, soldiers and international civil servants.
- Bandung To Jakarta: Afro-Asian Solidarity (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, May 02, 2005)
To make the nation's apex legislature totally dysfunctional is a remedy infinitely worse than the disease it is supposed to cure.
- Russia Bolsters Role In West Asia (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, May 02, 2005)
President Putin has shown that despite its limited resources Moscow will not let Washington define the political landscape of West Asia.
- Public First (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 02, 2005)
BMP has to persist with its drive against encroachments
- Building On Heritage (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , May 02, 2005)
As far as India is concerned, China has warmed up over the years, even modifying its stand on Kashmir
- Rising Sun On Ties (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 02, 2005)
The two countries should look forward to strengthening their bilateral trade...
- George And The Judge (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 02, 2005)
IT is a maxim that Caesar’s wife should be above suspicion. If this is the yardstick, Justice S.N. Phukan, who headed the Tehelka enquiry commission, has a lot to explain himself.
- Cooperating For The Right Purposes (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 02, 2005)
India and Japan appear to be placing undue emphasis on their common quest for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council
- Restless Poet (Hindu, S. DIWAKAR , May 01, 2005)
B.C. Ramachandra Sharma's poetry was path-breaking.
- When Music Heals... (Deccan Herald, L Subramai, May 01, 2005)
writes about an organisation that is researching on Muthuswamy Dikshitar compositions having healing powers.
- Exploring Silence (Hindu, S. DIWAKAR , May 01, 2005)
Kannada has had a rich tradition of little magazines. The latest, Deshakaala, may just become the catalyst for new literary movements,
- Kingdom Of The Thunder Dragon (Deccan Herald, M BHAKTAVATSALA, May 01, 2005)
Beautiful, serene and untouched by time, Bhutan with its simple-minded and hard-working people has M Bhaktavatsala wishing that this Shangri-la can stay uncontaminated.
- Sethusamudram Gets The Green Signal (Hindu, CORPORATE BUREAU, Apr 30, 2005)
The Centre has cleared the proposal to dredge a ship channel across the Palk Straits, an idea conceived 150 years ago
- Afghans On U.S. Project Shot Dead (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 30, 2005)
Man claiming to have abducted Italian aid worker in Afghanistan issues death threat
- Cabinet Approves New Map Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 30, 2005)
Defence and open series to be released
Though as a rule the use of maps is governed by a system of registration, there will now be no such requirement for maps up to a scale of 1:1 million.
- It’S The Pits (Tribune, Lt-Col S.P. Singh (retd), Apr 30, 2005)
The arrest of Lt-Col S.P. Singh (retired) for demanding and obtaining bribe has shocked the nation. As the District Sainik Welfare Officer at Bathinda, his job was to ensure that ex-servicemen and their families received their rightful dues in time.
- Reforming Un (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Apr 30, 2005)
Barring the bit where it has been suggested that India along with the other aspirants for a place in the Security Council should not have full veto powers,
- Fallujah, Iraq's Very Own Guernica (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Apr 30, 2005)
Ruined, cordoned Fallujah is emerging as the decade's monument to brutality.
- Stinging Remedy (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Apr 29, 2005)
The ethics and legality of sting operations mounted by law enforcement agencies or the media have remained hazy despite their being the subject of public debate.
- From Good To Great (Deccan Herald, Dinesh Kumar, Apr 29, 2005)
My efforts to ‘thrust’ greatness on my ‘good’ family weren’t very well received
- Political Morality, Law And Precedents (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 29, 2005)
Going by normal standards of political morality, there would be no justification for Lalu Prasad Yadav, against whom charges have been framed in the Bihar fodder scam,
- China's Grand Strategy (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, Apr 29, 2005)
The euphoria over a possible boundary pact is misleading. China is in cahoots with Pakistan to undermine India
- `Huge Potential For Japan-India Trade Ties' (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 29, 2005)
Japanese Prime MinisterJunichiro Koizumihas emphasised the importance of India and Japan working as "partners" against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Between World And Home (Hindu, PRAKASH BELAWADI, Apr 29, 2005)
Ramachandra Sharma, a gallant voice of the Kannada literary tradition
- A Cry In The Wilderness (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Apr 29, 2005)
The pattern is getting stylized. Every few months, state chief ministers are called in in New Delhi to discuss national security,
- How Far Can India Travel With The U.S.? (Deccan Herald, S. Nihal Singh, Apr 28, 2005)
Non-alignment gave India room for manoeuvre at a time when the country was weak militarily and economically. India would lose its soul were it now to become a vassal of America.
- Japan, China And A "Troubled Past" (Deccan Herald, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Apr 28, 2005)
The new row between Tokyo and Beijing over the past is a pointer to their future tussle for primacy in reshaping the global order.
- False Claims, Lying Politicians (Deccan Herald, Hywel Williams, Apr 28, 2005)
In power politics, it is the big lie that matters — the deceit that is so implausible no one thinks you could have had the cheek to invent it.
- Arms Supply To Nepal Will Be Gross Folly (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 27, 2005)
The United Progressive Alliance Government's decision to resume the supply of arms "in the pipeline" to the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) is a betrayal of the Nepalese political parties struggling for the restoration of democracy.
- Can The U.N., Member States Enlarge Security? (Hindu, Anita Inder Singh, Apr 27, 2005)
Secretary-General Kofi Annan has set out a roadmap for the future.
- The Oblivious Right (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 26, 2005)
Bush and team appear out of touch with the U.S. public.
- Enduring Legacy Of A Visionary (Hindu, Muthusamy Varadarajan, Apr 26, 2005)
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival -- a pot pourri of music, song and dance — should become a `must see' on everyone's travel itinerary
- India And The Problem Of U.N. Reform (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 26, 2005)
There's a lot more to discuss with Secretary-General Kofi Annan than just a permanent seat in the Security Council
- Japan’S Strategic Importance (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Apr 26, 2005)
Indian policemen are lending a hand to the UN force in a troubled sector in Cyprus which runs through the old city of the world’s last divided capital, Nicosia.
- Keeping The Peace Process On The Rails (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 26, 2005)
India and Pakistan have to keep up the momentum created in New Delhi. Enlarging the constituency of peace means the two Governments must give up the temptation to score points and claim victories.
- Of Divided Families (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Apr 25, 2005)
Commenting on the peace process between India and Pakistan, which started a year ago, this writer had warned against euphoria lest it should turn into hysteria.
- India And The Nuclear Suppliers Group (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Apr 25, 2005)
From the Indian perspective, maintaining a dialogue with the NSG is important to see if nuclear exports to India can be facilitated under conditions weaker than full-scope safeguards in the future. . . ,
- Elephant And Dragon: Competing To Co-Operate (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Apr 25, 2005)
THE recently concluded four-day visit of the Chinese Premier, Mr Wan Jiabao, to India has taken the bilateral relationship between the two countries to a new high as they have agreed to forge a new "strategic co-operative partnership."
- Arms Aid To Nepal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 25, 2005)
INDIA had been faced with a dilemma in Nepal: should it continue with the suspension of arms supplies to Nepal which came about after King Gyanendra snapped
- Denel And Defence Procurements (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 25, 2005)
News that a South African armaments manufacturer paid commissions to help clinch a contract to sell anti-materiel rifles (or bunker busters) ...
- Two Significant Developments (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 25, 2005)
India-Pakistan bonhomie notwithstanding, the right-wing elements in both countries are girding up their loins
- Lurking Shadow (Deccan Herald, A N SURYANARAYANAN, Apr 25, 2005)
Unseen by their countryfellows, Army personnel put themselves through the utmost risk
- Campaign To Oust Sonal Mansingh (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Apr 24, 2005)
Much before this year's World Dance Day, a full-fledged campaign started to oust Sonal Mansingh, reputed dancer, from her post of Chairperson, Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- From Our Files 50 Years Ago (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 24, 2005)
Mr Chou En-Lai, the Chinese Prime Minister, announced in a statement here today that he is willing to negotiate with the US on Formosa.
- Desert Rhapsody (Hindu, RAHUL CHANDAWARKAR , Apr 24, 2005)
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival -- a pot pourri of music, song and dance — should become a `must see' on everyone's travel itinerary
- Where Are The Wives Of Policemen? (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Apr 24, 2005)
WOMEN in police are rescuing family at the cost of their career. Men have surrendered their family to their nawkree (jobs).
- Vikram Seth: Writer Of Standing (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Apr 24, 2005)
PRESENTATION of 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman' award to Vikram Seth was delayed by four months but the occasion last week to honour this great writer of the present generation was memorable.
- Japan Backs Off The Indefensible (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 23, 2005)
Japan's apology for the "tremendous damage and suffering" it caused "through its colonial rule and aggression ...
- Coloured People’S Gala (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Apr 23, 2005)
Scepticism about this weekend’s replay of the Bandung conference recalls the Chinese slogan,
- Fighting Forces (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 23, 2005)
With the implementation of phase I of the A.V. Singh Committee report on cadre reorganisation in the three services,
- Stage Set For Asian-African Partnership (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 22, 2005)
Never before have the Bandung principles of respect for international law been under more severe strain; India's challenge is to forget the past and revive the spirit of the forum.
- Games Politicians Play (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 22, 2005)
IT is the right and the duty of the representatives of the people to make sure that bureaucrats stick to the right path and serve society.
- Better Than A Thousand Hollow Words Is One That Brings Peace (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 22, 2005)
Dateline Vatican City, April 20. Pope Benedict XVI delivered his first message at the end of the morning Mass with the members of the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel.
- Bandung Recalled (Tribune, K. Subramanyam, Apr 22, 2005)
THE 50th anniversary of the Bandung Afro-Asian Conference is being commemorated in the same city from April 22 to 25, 2005.
- Brinkmanship (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 22, 2005)
China and Japan face a crisis caused by history textbooks
- History And The Man (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Apr 22, 2005)
If there is one thing that makes Pakistan a fascinating country, it is the personalities of its leaders. From its inception in 1947 to the present,
- Dealing With Others (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Apr 22, 2005)
GIVEN this country’s fixation on, indeed obsession with, Pakistan in general and its present military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, in particular,
- Mullahs, Musharraf & A `Change Of Heart' (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Apr 22, 2005)
"Instead of empowering liberal, democratic voices, the Government [of Pervez Musharraf] continues to rely on the religious right to counter civilian opposition."
- Alarming Trends (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Apr 22, 2005)
The standards of public life and the quality of political discourse are falling precipitously everywhere, but some States,
- Visiting Frontier Gandhi’S Country (Tribune, Dhirendra Sharma, Apr 21, 2005)
I was visiting my childhood land after five decades. In Peshawar, I collected the permit to visit the Khyber Pass and a gunman escort was provided for personal safety.
- The Man Who Could Still Be King (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Apr 21, 2005)
Subash Ghisingh is certainly no longer the uncrowned king of the Darjeeling hills
- Turning A Corner? (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Apr 21, 2005)
The political ground realities in Kashmir seem to have undergone an astonishing transformation during the last three years. Beginning with the 2002 elections,
- Shaking Hands With China (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 21, 2005)
In July 1949 India’s Political Officer in Sikkim, Hugh Richardson, warned the then Secretary-General of the Ministry of External affairs,
- A Pipeline That Can Promote Peace (Deccan Herald, George Perkovich and Revati Prasad, Apr 21, 2005)
A maldiagnosis of Iran’s political dynamics is behind US opposition to the gas pipeline to India via Pakistan
- King’S Move (Tribune, Maj-Gen Ashok Mehta (retd), Apr 20, 2005)
Resplendent in the Supreme Commander’s uniform, and accompanied by Crown Prince Paras and Queen Komal, King Gyanendra took the salute recently . . .
- Price Of Peace In Manipur (Pioneer, Anil Bhat, Apr 20, 2005)
The situation is better, we have started moving out" and "social life has improved somewhat",
- Without Getting Gooey (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 20, 2005)
One man stood out amidst the striped suits, the bandhgalas and the Pakistani military’s regalia in Hyderabad House.
- The Great Game For Caspian Oil (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Apr 20, 2005)
The entry of China and India into the race for the oil and gas in the Caspian region has upset the U.S. calculus.
- The General Who Won Hearts (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 20, 2005)
Amid the one-dayer, the sherwani diplomacy, and the general goodwill and cheer, the Pakistani President, Gen Pervez Musharraf's visit has set India and Pakistan on a new path of peace
- Two Pipelines, Two Dilemmas (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 20, 2005)
Both India and Pakistan are keen to come closer to America but can they pay the political price for it?
- Managing The Border (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 20, 2005)
New Delhi and Dhaka should resolve their territorial problems
- Of Monumental Value (Deccan Herald, PRIYANKA HALDIPUR, Apr 19, 2005)
We have to do our bit to save the beauties of the past even if it means disposing that packet of chips in a garbage can, instead at the premises of cultural monument that will bear the atrocity with lips sealed, says PRIYANKA HAL
- Pitiable State Of Civil Services-Ii (Tribune, Tejendra Khanna, Apr 19, 2005)
India’s civil services, which have been modelled on the British pattern, are based on the principle that they should remain politically neutral and carry out their duty of providing advisory inputs for policy making and of implementing the policy decision
- A Tale Of Two Generals (Hindu, Harish Khare , Apr 19, 2005)
Pervez Musharraf of 2005 might have been different from the General of four years ago, but India will prefer to judge him by his deeds.
- Losses For All In Eastern Sri Lanka (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 18, 2005)
The past year has seen opportunities missed by all concerned — the LTTE, `Col.' Karuna, Colombo, and the international community — in the quest for a viable political solution to Sri Lanka's ethnic problem.
- Iraqi Resistance May Enter A New Phase (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Apr 18, 2005)
Formation of the new Government in Iraq is unlikely to quell the popular resistance to the occupation.
- The Dragon And The Tiger Bhai-Bhai? (Tribune, Maj Gen Pushpendra Singh, Apr 18, 2005)
THE Chinese Premier’s visit has been rich in symbolism and gestures, causing his hosts to gush effusively.
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