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Articles 23621 through 23720 of 27135:
- Challenge For Indian Diplomacy (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Apr 18, 2005)
India and the US require maturity as well as joint projects to give content to their talk of partnership
- Pitiable State Of Civil Services-I (Tribune, Tejendra Khanna, Apr 18, 2005)
A civil servant should be fired by the zeal to render an honest, courteous and efficient
- Self-Reliant Psus (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 18, 2005)
Few can find fault with Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s exhortation to the public sector organisations under his ministry to become financially more self-reliant.
- Indian Tv Channel Finds Little Appetite For The Naked Truth (Washington Post, RAMA LAKSHMI, Apr 18, 2005)
-- In recent weeks, a new private television channel here has aired grainy hidden-camera footage of politicians having sex with call girls in hotel rooms, Hindu holy men sexually abusing female devotees and movie actors propositioning an undercover journa
- Catholicity Of Papal Authority (Tribune, Sundara K. Datta-Ray, Apr 17, 2005)
Though the story about Pope Adrian IV placing his slippered foot on a kneeling Emperor Frederick Barbarossa’s neck is probably apocryphal,
- Have A Heart For War Widows And Soldiers (Tribune, Lt-Col Chanan Singh Dhillon (retd), Apr 17, 2005)
Chief of Army Staff General J.J. Singh’s call to the corporate sector to pool resources to help war widows and wounded soldiers is timely.
- India-Pakistan Talks Encourage Both Sides (Washington Post, John Lancaster, Apr 17, 2005)
After a buoyant round of cricket-watching and diplomacy, the leaders of India and Pakistan agreed Sunday to accelerate measures aimed at promoting trade and normal relations and hinted at a narrowing of their differences on the volatile issue of Kashmir.
- Army Law Chamber At High Court (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Apr 16, 2005)
With an increasing number of court cases, the Army has opened a specialised law chamber at the Delhi High Court.
- Asian Century (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Apr 16, 2005)
The Just-Concluded visit of the Chinese Prime Minister, Mr Wen Jiaobao, to India has set alarm bells ringing in capitals such as Washington, the central point of concern being whether the visit heralds the beginning of the so-called Asian Century.
- A Vision For J And K — 2015 (Tribune, B.G. Verghese, Apr 15, 2005)
Jammu and Kashmir is served by the Northern Regional Grid, which in turn has been linked to the other regional grids.
- Sending A Dangerous Nuclear Message (Hindu, Richard Norton-Taylor, Apr 15, 2005)
Contradictory U.S. and British nuclear proliferation policies will lead other states to conclude that nuclear weapons earn respect and deter attack
- Iraq: Hatred Of The Occupation Rising By The Day (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Apr 14, 2005)
The key issue now, as it has been since 2003, is for the occupation to end quickly.
- A Vision For J And K (Telegraph, B.G. Verghese, Apr 14, 2005)
Jammu and Kashmir is firmly set on the road to normalcy — though peace may remain elusive for a while as spoilers, internal and external...
- Udhampur And Beyond (Telegraph, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 14, 2005)
IT goes without saying that the inauguration of the 53-km broad gauge Jammu-Udhampur rail link is a dream come true for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir because it will provide them better transport and facilities and also promote trade, tourism and ...
- On The Fast Track (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 14, 2005)
THERE CAN BE no doubt that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Premier Wen Jiabao have taken relations between India and China to a qualitatively new plane...
- Mig-29ks To Be Based In Goa (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
The Indian Navy is spending Rs 13 crore to resurface the runway at INS Hansa, its largest airbase. . .
- Wen’S Initiatives In India And Pakistan (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 13, 2005)
The major Chinese aim vis-à-vis both Pakistan and India is to see America’s Asian role reduced
- Wake-Up Call To Arabs (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Apr 13, 2005)
The Arab Human Development Report 2004 underscores the need for democratisation being felt across the Arab world
- On The Mat (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 13, 2005)
The RSS leader’s attack exposes the discord between the Sangh Parivar’s constituents
- Aircraft Carrier At Last (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 13, 2005)
With steel cutting having begun for the building of an indigenous Air Defence Ship (ADS)
- Absorbing Oil Shocks (Pioneer, RN Malik, Apr 13, 2005)
The Indian economy has been continuously bedevilled by three factors: Population explosion, lack of infrastructure and swelling oil import bill. In the last 18 months, oil prices have fluctuated from $30 per barrel to $57
- A New Phase (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 13, 2005)
As was expected Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's visit has opened a new and promising chapter in India-China relations
- Go For A Slight Change Of Route (Telegraph, Tansen Sen , Apr 13, 2005)
Given Calcutta’s unique status with regard to the Chinese, it should not be left out of the itinerary of the next dignitary from China, writes Tansen Sen The author is associate professor, Asian history and religions, the City University of New York.
- Unsc: China Non-Committal On Backing India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
The Chinese Premier, who came here after a visit to Islamabad, said cooperation with Pakistan in the nuclear field was only for peaceful purposes.
- Depression Deepens For Tsunami Victims (Tribune, H. Bula Devi, Apr 13, 2005)
Hundred days is perhaps enough time for one to overcome a tragedy and restart one’s life.
- India & China: Dosti Rediscovered (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2005)
Singh has accepted Wen’s invite to visit China. Hu Jintao’s India itinerary is being finalised. There are also plans to celabrate 2006 as India-China friendship year.
- A Space Of One’S Own (Telegraph, Beena Sarwar, Apr 13, 2005)
One of my favourite early morning things to do in Karachi is to walk on Seaview beach.
- The Rise Of Kurds (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Apr 12, 2005)
Saddam Hussein, cooling his heels in prison under American physical custody, was provided with a television set to watch the new interim Kurdish President. . . .
- Vat's Behind The Controversy (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Apr 12, 2005)
Despite the long years spent in defining the value added tax system introduced on April 1, and the consensus sought to be evolved . . . .
- Duplicity On Darfur (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 12, 2005)
WHEN THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court was signed into existence in 2000, the United States under Bill Clinton was among the last to join up.
- Hundreds Trapped In Bangla Collapse (Deccan Herald, Palashbari, Apr 12, 2005)
It is feared that at least 500 workers may be under the rubble of the building that crumbled like a pack of cards.
- Of Broken Promises And False Starts (Telegraph, SANJIB BARUAH , Apr 12, 2005)
Developing the North-east must be an integral part of India’s plans to court the advanced economies of south-east Asia, writes Sanjib Baruah The author is visiting professor, Centre for Police Research, New Delhi
- India-China Protocol To Define `Conditions At Ground Level' (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Apr 12, 2005)
NEW DELHI, APRIL 11. The Army said the India-China protocol signed today on modalities for implementation . . .
- Non Est Factum — The Legal Paradox Of Mistake (Business Line, Naina R. Desai , Apr 12, 2005)
Many a chatter/
In the local trains which goes on without a batter/
Cannot have solutions on the platter/
But gets you thinking about the matter. ..
- Pm And A Ministry That Is ‘Always Right’ (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Apr 11, 2005)
The strained relationship between the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Ministry is now even more strained
- Looking Beyond The Boundary (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2005)
THE VISIT BY Premier Wen Jiabao to India — the first by a top Chinese leader after the generational change . . . .
- Fixing The Fiscal Deficit (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Apr 11, 2005)
The whole issue of over-emphasis on fiscal compression as a matter of public policy needs to be revisited, especially in the current context of India facing a high infrastructure deficit. . . . .
- Continuity And Change (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Apr 11, 2005)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research.
- Central Asia Calling (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 11, 2005)
THE just concluded visit to India by Uzbekistan President Islam Abduganievich Karimov underlined the significance of the Central Asian republics for India’s growing energy requirement.
- Three Red Musketeers (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Apr 11, 2005)
There are apparently three CPMs in India today. One is in West Bengal, which is in favour of economic reforms
- Voter Disconnect With `Westminster Village' (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2005)
As the British general election draws near, two things are becoming clear: voter turnout will be depressingly low, and Labour's lead is narrowing.
- India, China Hoping To 'Reshape The World Order' Together (Washington Post, John Lancaster, Apr 11, 2005)
India and China announced a new "strategic partnership" Monday, pledging to resolve long-standing border disputes and boost trade and economic cooperation between two rising powers that together account for more than a third of the world's population.
- We Shouldn’T Tamper With Our Eco-System (Tribune, Ramesh Ramachandran, Apr 10, 2005)
THE magnitude of tsunami in Andaman and Nicobar Islands could have been mitigated if the ecosystem had not been tampered with. . . .
- Indifferent Health (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 10, 2005)
It must not enthuse Indians or even add terribly to their self esteem to see their country bracketed
- Lacking Dignity (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 10, 2005)
Asked by an American correspondent after one of his many rounds of talks with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Strobe Talbot, ....
- Bus Journey Into The Past (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 10, 2005)
"Bhutto agreed that the line would be gradually endowed with the 'characteristics of an international border'.
- First Kurdish President Of Iraq (Tribune, Mohamad Bazzi, Apr 09, 2005)
One warm day in early April 2003, as U.S. troops marched toward Baghdad, Iraq’s two main Kurdish leaders sat down to a lunch in a remote corner of the country.
- Keeping Arts Alive In Pakistan (Tribune, Nirupama Dutt, Apr 09, 2005)
Music from Pakistan has been a craze in India always....
- 50 Maoists Killed In Nepal (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Apr 09, 2005)
Nearly 4,000 guerrillas tried to storm a base, but security forces were tipped off. . . ..
- Air Power: Differences That Matter (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Apr 09, 2005)
The US decision to sell F-16s to Pakistan brings back the debate on the Pakistani fighter gap vis-a-vis the IAF.
- Arms And The Man (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 09, 2005)
Two Broad Questions were raised by the still relevant controversy over the Kargil arms purchases. . . .
- Challenge To Science: Attracting Youth (Hindu, A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM , Apr 09, 2005)
We must take the message and mission of successful scientists to youth. Once the potential of young scientists is understood, organisational heads must invest in them boldly irrespective of their positions and their age.
- Promising Prospects (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 09, 2005)
During Premier Wen Jiabao's visit, India and China may take one more step in the direction of a boundary settlement by agreeing upon guiding principles.
- Recap Of The Bhor And The Beautiful (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 09, 2005)
NEELKANTAN B writes about Bhor Ghat, situated between Karjat and Lonavla, a green haven where even a simple train ride can be quite an exhilarating due to the beauty of the place, which is magnified a hundred-fold in the monsoon season. . . .
- Windows Of The Church (Telegraph, Editorial, Providence Journal, Apr 09, 2005)
The spectacle of George W. Bush kneeling at Pope John Paul II’s bier recalls another temporal ruler, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. . .
- Hate's Labour Lost (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 08, 2005)
If embarrassment could kill a party, the Congress would have been long dead. . . .
- Army To Help Draw Up Anti-Naxal Strategy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 08, 2005)
A training school has been specially set up with army help in Chhattisgarh to tackle the Naxalite problem plaguing the state. . .
- India-China Border Row (Deccan Herald, Srikanth Kondapalli , Apr 08, 2005)
Without resolving the border dispute between them, India and China cannot have fully normal relations
- Smooth Ride For Peace Bus (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 08, 2005)
The Kaman bridge, once a relic of animosity, came alive with passengers from both sides sharing their moment of pride and joy.
- Spreading Web Of Terror (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Apr 08, 2005)
The inherent vice of capitalism is unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent vice of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
- Sir Winston Churchill
- Weapon Of Division (Pioneer, RK Bhatnagar, Apr 08, 2005)
The American decision to supply F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, while making vague promises of allowing India....
- Achilles' Heel (Deccan Herald, PADMA GANAPATI, Apr 08, 2005)
God may well be hidden in details. But the tragedy is that details are always subjective . . . .
- Diplomacy And 'Deterrence' (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 08, 2005)
The euphoria of warming relations has not slowed down the race for nuclear and conventional weapons
- F-16s For Pakistan — Implications For India-Us Relations (Business Line, G Parthasarathy, Apr 08, 2005)
The US supply of F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan and the offer to India has raised the bogey of arms race in the sub-continent.
- Fighter Race (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 08, 2005)
THE submission of the first part of the Kelkar Committee report stressing private participation in defence production. . . .
- Promising Prospects (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 08, 2005)
During Premier Wen Jiabao's visit, India and China may take one more step in the direction of a boundary settlement by agreeing upon guiding principles.. . .
- Price Of Purity (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 07, 2005)
Calcutta is not known for its respect for history. By upholding the ruling of the Calcutta high court with regard to an admission fee for entry into the grounds of the Victoria Memorial, the Supreme Court has ensured protection for this pocket of history.
- Is Us Pitting Pak Vs India With F-16s: It's . . . (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 07, 2005)
The US decision to supply F-16s to Pakistan should be viewed in the proper context...
- The Illusion Of The American State (Asia Times, Usha Zacharias , Apr 07, 2005)
It's hard to be pessimistic about victories. Yet one may be compelled to echo Italian political theorist and activist Antonio Gramsci at this point: "Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will."
- Promising Prospects (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 07, 2005)
During Premier Wen Jiabao's visit, India and China may take one more step in the direction of a boundary settlement by agreeing upon guiding principles.
- Russia's Neighbours (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Apr 07, 2005)
Russia's new pragmatic policy towards its neighbours overturns the popular Western claim that Moscow is against democratic changes in the post-Soviet states.
- Hair-Raising Thought Policing (Business Line, K. Gopalan, Apr 07, 2005)
Rigorous regulations, restrictions and regimentation are common attributes of any totalitarian regime.
- Militant Raid Targets Bus Passengers In India (Washington Post, John Lancaster, Apr 07, 2005)
Islamic militants stormed a government complex that was supposed to be a haven for passengers scheduled to make a historic bus journey across the divided Himalayan region of Kashmir, setting the building ablaze and underscoring the continued threat to
- Kashmir Bus Link Boosts Hopes (Washington Post, John Lancaster, Apr 07, 2005)
Amid threats of violence and tears of joy, India and Pakistan kicked off a historic bus service
- Unravelling The Chinese Checker (Deccan Herald, BHARAT VERMA, Apr 06, 2005)
Though relations with China are improving, India needs a strong defence bulwark against Chinese designs
- Undercover Journalism And Ethics (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 06, 2005)
INDIA TV'S STING operations, ostensibly aimed at exposing the prevalent sexual exploitation in the entertainment industry, raise knotty but important issues relating to journalistic ethics.
- Bill To Prohibit Sale Of F-16s To Pakistan (Hindu, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Apr 06, 2005)
WASHINGTON, APRIL 4. The Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional caucus on India and Indian Americans, ...
- ‘Terrorism, Insurgency Major Threats To Army’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2005)
Concerned over large part of defence allocation being taken up by manpower expenditure, the Defence Minister stressed reduction of manpower in armed forces.
- Extreme Poverty Can Be Conquered (Hindu, Jeffrey D Sachs, Apr 06, 2005)
The fight against extreme poverty can be won, but only if George W. Bush recognises that military might alone will not secure the world.
- Back To Square One (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 06, 2005)
The prime minister is asserting himself on matters of governance in a way few people expected him to do. Manmohan Singh passed a crucial test of . . . .
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