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Articles 2421 through 2520 of 26693:
- Easy Target (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Sep 27, 2006)
Despite its history of communal tension, Malegaon has remained calm in the wake of the blasts.
- Ec Likely To Issue Notice To Dmk, Aiadmk Contestants (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
The Election Commission may send notices to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidates, contesting from the Madurai Central constituency in the ensuing by-election, for violation of model . . .
- Dmk To Contest Four Mayor Posts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
Congress will contest two; details being worked out at district level.
- Ulfa Accuses Pm Of Launching False Propaganda (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
The ULFA has accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of launching a "false propaganda" against the ULFA and blamed the Centre of adopting double standards on the issue of talks.
- India Lauds Rajapaksa Government's Resolve To Build Consensus On . . . (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 27, 2006)
On basic principles, India and Sri Lanka share the same vision India is ready to share with Sri Lanka our "own experience of unity in diversity, plural democracy and devolution."
- The Burden Of Inequity (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Sep 27, 2006)
Despite the deck being stacked against her, the Pakistani woman shows her true mettle whenever an opportunity is presented.
- Centre's Decision To End Ceasefire Against Ulfa Opposed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
People's Committee for Peace Initiative seeks direct talks, end to Army operations.
- Working On The French Connection (Pioneer, Seema Sarin, Sep 27, 2006)
India can look forward to enhanced nuclear cooperation with France once the Indo-US Agreement is through, says Seema Sarin
- Police Act Draft To Include Sc Suggestion (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
The proposed draft of the new Police Act, being finalised by the Police Act Drafting Committee (PADP) set up in September ’05, is likely to incorporate sweeping police reforms ordered by the Supreme Court recently.
- Senate Unlikely To Take Up Nuke Deal This Week (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
With the US Senate winding down its legislative business at the end of this week, the chances of it taking up the Indo-US nuclear deal for debate and vote are dim, but some lawmakers are of the view that there may be a faint chance that it may be . . .
- Bizarro Bengaluru (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 27, 2006)
Bizarro is a term associated with a character in Superman comics. This is a guy who is exactly the opposite of Superman (in terms of everything). Everything in his world is the opposite of earth. Up is down. Right is left. Yes is No. Good is bad.
- Brake On Sezs (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 27, 2006)
Commerce Minister Kamal Nath has said that special economic zones (SEZs) will not be allowed on prime agricultural land. The Board of Approval will not clear proposals of SEZs coming up on fertile land.
- Stock Taking (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 27, 2006)
Congress is getting ready to go into poll mode.
- ‘Globalisation Is Not About Economy Alone’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 27, 2006)
But to Dr Don Betz, globalisation is a “passing word” whose import is still largely unknown. “We do not know what it will mean tomorrow. But it is definitely not about economy alone.
- Bush Destined To Meet Blair’S Fate (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 27, 2006)
A classified intelligence report leaked by US spy agencies in New York has said that the war in Iraq has spawned a new wave of Islamic radicalism and increased the global threat of terrorism.
- But Even Then Take People Along, Mr President (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 27, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that there are no differences in the Pakistan Army and it fully supports him. ‘The army likes me, follows me and is with me’, he said while addressing the annual Pehla Qadam gala organised by the National . . .
- Bush, Karzai Mull Pak-Afghan Tension (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
President Bush on Tuesday said it is naive and a mistake to think that the war with Iraq has worsened terrorism, as a key portion of a national intelligence assessment by his own administration suggests. He said he was declassifying part of the report.
- India Accuses Pakistan Of Being ‘Nursery Of Global Terrorism’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
Accusing Pakistan of being a “nursery of global terrorism”, India has asked Pakistan once again to stop all cross-border terrorism as promised and dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism still intact on its soil.
- Sunny Mood (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 27, 2006)
The key message from the ACNielsen Consumer Confidence and Opinions Survey for the first half of 2006, published in this newspaper yesterday, is that India continues to score in sunny optimism.
- No Taliban Hq In Quetta: Musharraf (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf asking Afghan president Hamid Karzai to put his own house in order first has said that there is no Taliban headquarter in Quetta and such assertions are unfounded and baseless and he is ready to challenge all such false claims.
- Is The Realty Valuation Plan Anti-Consumer? (The Financial Express, Kala S. Sridhar, Sep 27, 2006)
Although it will improve transparency in deals, it is still subject to myopic floor size index restrictions.
- Congress Supports Trinamool Bandh Call (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
Protest against land acquisition for car plant
Congress to join all future protests
Dasmunsi condemns police action.
- Lower Interest Rates On The Horizon (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 27, 2006)
India’s top bankers, state-owned and private, expect interest rates to soften or remain stable in the near future. A comfortable liquidity position, fall in global crude oil prices and appreciation of the rupee are likely to push the interest rates . . .
- The Tao Of Us-India Relations (Business Line, Robinder Sachdev, Sep 27, 2006)
There needs to be action by all parties having any interest in a true handshake of synergies between the US and India.
- Pakistan Fount Of Terror (Pioneer, Pranab Mukherjee , Sep 27, 2006)
Islamabad may have helped Washington but has done little to end cross-border terrorism
- Script For A Ptv Docudrama (Pioneer, Wilson John, Sep 27, 2006)
There are several missing chapters in Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's memoir, In the Line of Fire. Although it will not be possible to list out the missing portions in toto, it is reasonable to believe that Gen Musharraf has revealed far . . .
- Overdue Co-Op Revitalisation (The Financial Express, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 27, 2006)
But funds are still short of requirements
- Poll Notification Puts Brakes On Mulayam's Rallies (Hindu, Atiq Khan, Sep 26, 2006)
Three-phase elections to be held from October 3 to November 6
- Gandhigram Varsity To Develop National Model For Rural Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
Gandhigram PURA scheme seeks to give employment to 4,000 villagers
- It Has To Be Equal Rights For Men And Women’ (Deccan Herald, PUJAA AWASTTHI, Sep 26, 2006)
There are so many organisations working for the uplift of Muslim women, but they have achieved nothing because the word of the Maulanas is supreme.
- A Scam In The Making (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Sep 26, 2006)
People think SEZ is just a ploy for land grab by developers in connivance with government officials.
- End Foeticide (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 26, 2006)
Social evils call for concerted action on all fronts.
- Living With Nature (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
Based on the uniquely innovative and wise (sustainable) uses evolved, the East Calcutta Wetlands were declared as a Ramsar Site in 1992.
- Brown Ready To Step Into Blair Shoes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
"I am confident that my experience and my values give me the strength to take the tough decisions." Gordon Brown, Foreign Minister
- Kargil Lies (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 26, 2006)
General Pervez Musharraf has at last admitted, though indirectly, that the “mujahideen theory” floated by Pakistan during the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan was not true.
- The Blooming Indo-Brazil Ties (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Sep 26, 2006)
From food to famous sportsmen, the two countries enjoy several similarities.
- Sc Reserves Verdict On Sealing Issue (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Sep 26, 2006)
Even as the Supreme Court reserved its judgement on a notification of the Central Government permitting commercial activity in residential areas in New Delhi, it questioned the perpetual resistance to its orders from the authorities concerned . . .
- "Intervention Aimed At Strengthening Democracy" (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 26, 2006)
This is a letter from Thailand's Ambassador to India, Chirasak Thanesnant, on the recent political change in his country:
- Singh Sincere In Addressing Kashmir Issue: Musharraf (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Sep 26, 2006)
President says Havana meeting sowed seed for resolution of Indo-Pak disputes
Says he introduced sustainable democracy in Pakistan
No problems in Balochistan
‘Army likes me and follows me’
- Ulfa On Rampage (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 26, 2006)
Cynical as it may sound, the UPA Government's peace overture to the United Liberation Front of Asom, which has been waging a bloody insurrection for the past three decades and whose leaders and cadre are guilty of extortion and mass murder of . . .
- Upa Govt Allowed Ulfa To Lead It Up The Garden Path (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Sep 26, 2006)
When the Centre decided to suspend the ongoing military operations against the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on August 13, the Army had expressed serious concern over the decision.
- Atal Exposed Pak Role In Encouraging Terror: Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
The BJP on Monday trashed Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf claim that Kargil conflict had compelled India to take initiative on resolving the Kashmir dispute.
- The Pope Is Not Alone (Pioneer, A Surya Prakash, Sep 26, 2006)
After launching a sustained and multi-pronged attack on Pope Benedict XVI, radical Islamists have managed to extract a partial retraction from the head of the Roman Catholic Church for his recent remarks on Islam, but the central point made . . .
- Generally Difficult Election (Pioneer, Dmitri Kosyrev, Sep 26, 2006)
Finding a successor to Kofi Annan is turning out to be more problematic than expected; it could even cause a UN crisis
- Pope: Future Lies In Good Christian-Muslim Ties (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim diplomats on Monday that "our future" depends on good relations between Christians and Muslims as he sought to put to rest anger over his recent remarks about Islam and violence.
- Mush Metamorphosis (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 26, 2006)
There seem to be two clear shifts - the first relates to the on-going US-led war against international terrorism and Pakistan's role in it and the second to Pakistan's stand on jihadi terrorism in Indian territory.
- I Tried To Net Osama, Says Angry Clinton (Deccan Herald, Dan Glaister, Sep 26, 2006)
“At least I tried. That’s the difference between me and some, including all of the rightwingers who are attacking me.” Bill Clinton
- Sc Directive Is Only The Beginning (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 26, 2006)
The Supreme Court directives, which seek to insulate the Indian police force from unnecessary political interference and make it more accountable, must be commended.
- Thailand Rulers Complete Interim Draft Constitution (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
Thailand's military rulers have completed a draft interim constitution that they will submit for royal endorsement and plan to name a new prime minister as soon as possible, coup leader Gen.
- An Unwinnable War (Dawn, Max Hastings, Sep 26, 2006)
The Labour party has so much to make itself unhappy about in Manchester this week that only the demonstrators outside the hall will give Iraq, Afghanistan, George Bush and the “war on terror” the attention they deserve.
- Indians Support Repealing Anti-Gay Law (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
A campaign to repeal an Indian law that makes homosexuality a crime has split young people in New Delhi and Mumbai, with about half of them in favour of scrapping the legislation, according to a survey published on Monday.
- Blessings Of Judicial Activism (Dawn, Sajjad Ali Shah, Sep 26, 2006)
Before partition, the judicial system in the subcontinent was provided by the British government that did not interfere with the personal laws of its subjects.
- Linguistic Division Of Provinces (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 26, 2006)
ABOUT a fortnight ago, the Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sher Afgan had indicated that Punjab could be sub-divided into three smaller provinces for several reasons. Soon after, a high functionary of the state denied the possibility saying . . .
- Be Ready For Fight, Chautala Tells Partymen (Tribune, Raman Mohan, Sep 26, 2006)
Former Chief Minister Om Parkash Chautala staged a dramatic return to state’s politics at a massive rally organised by the Indian National Lok Dal here today.
- Telengana Ii : Much Ado About Nothing (Daily Excelsior, SREEDHAR, Sep 26, 2006)
The Telengana I was enacted in the 1970s and the recent Telengana II is very much in the news nowadays especially due to the formation of the Telengana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and its ascendancy to power.
- Revamped Pds (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 26, 2006)
Food is a potent weapon to be used nationally and internationally to win friends and influence voting patterns.
- Pak Remains A Nursery Of Global Terrorism: Pranab (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 26, 2006)
Stating that Pakistan "remains a nursery" of global terrorism, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee today asserted that Islamabad has done "precious little" to dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism on its eastern borders with India and many . . .
- Don't Cop Out (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 26, 2006)
The Supreme Court's call for substantial reforms in the police force has not come a day too late.
- Q&a: 'Slum-Dwellers Are The Backbone Of Labour Force' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 26, 2006)
Ruzbeh N Bharucha wears several hats. Once a journalist, he is now a documentary film-maker and writer. His latest book, Yamuna Gently Weeps, chronicles Delhi's Pushta slum demolitions. Avijit Ghosh speaks to Bharucha about the dark side of urbanisation:
- After The Lebanese War (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Sep 26, 2006)
There are two ways of looking at Lebanon after the 34-day savage Israeli conflict with Hezbollah.
- Campus Beat (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 26, 2006)
Centres of higher education should cease to be death-traps for students and teachers.
- To Be More Democratic, Pak Needed Me In Uniform: Pervez (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 26, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf admits he is still “struggling” to convince the West that Pakistan is more democratic today than it ever was in the past.
- Bangladesh Succumbing To Jihadis (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Sep 26, 2006)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has taken one more retrograde step that will be under the scrutiny of international jihad watchers across the globe and have a far-reaching impact on her country’s future.
- The Future Of The City (Business Standard, Sunita Narain, Sep 26, 2006)
Urban India is beginning to explode. The question is if our cities will be able to manage this growth or will they just burst at the seams? The reason I ask this is because we still don’t have a clue about what urban growth will mean for us.
- More Stress On Positives (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Sep 26, 2006)
I have written this article and the few that will follow in response to a request from a senior official of a development agency based in Washington.
- Coups: An Addiction To Power (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 26, 2006)
When Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin seized power in Thailand last week, he joined a long list of military leaders to have succumbed to the lure of the coup.
- Police For The People (Indian Express, Prakash Singh, Sep 26, 2006)
The Supreme Court has, in a landmark judgment on September 22, demolished in one stroke the colonial police structure which was hanging like a millstone around our necks for the last 145 years and more.
- Back To Square One (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 25, 2006)
Thailand's lightning military coup d'etat on September 19 against the government of Thaksin Shinawatra was unexpected but unsurprising.
- Let's Call A Spade A Spade (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 25, 2006)
The average Delhiite does not have a sparkling reputation and we all know it.
- Back To Basics (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 25, 2006)
It is not rare for single-state parties to have delusions of ideological grandeur and widespread political influence.
- Seize The Favourable Moment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2006)
The recent Brussels statement of the co-chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference — Norway, the European Union, the United States, and Japan — announcing the "willingness" of the Mahinda Rajapaksa Government and the LTTE "to come to talks . . .
- Rjd Spokesman Slams Lalu, Praises Nitish Kumar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2006)
"Railway Minister should get rid of his two brothers-in-law"
- Kargil: Pervez’S Pen Blames India, Scorns Army (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Sep 25, 2006)
Pervez Musharraf has poured scorn on India’s military prowess by boasting how five Pakistani army battalions held down four divisions of the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil war.
- "If We Compromise On Competitiveness, We Can't Be A . . . (Hindu, S. Vijay Kumar, Sep 25, 2006)
PresidentA.P.J. Abdul Kalamremains conscious that he is also a teacher and a scientist. Above all, he is a person who loves to make others happy. Excerpts from an interview he gave toThe Hindu:
- A Distant Dream In Education (Deccan Herald, P Krishnamoorthy , Sep 25, 2006)
It is indeed a long wait, since Independence, for India’s disadvantaged and marginalised children, numbering about 12 crore approximately, who have not been longing for the moon, but for mere basic education. No other subject has been linked . . . .
- Significant Step (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 25, 2006)
The SC has ordered much needed police reforms.
- Iraqis Agree To Discuss Federalism (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2006)
Iraq's ethnic and religious parliamentary groups agreed on Sunday to open debate on a contentious Shi’ite-proposed draft legislation that will allow the creation of federal regions in Iraq, politicians from all groups said.
- Workshop Of Evolution Threatened (Tribune, Daniel Howden, Sep 25, 2006)
The Galapagos Islands, the world’s “workshop of evolution,” could be set to witness the first disappearance of a species in the 170 years since Charles Darwin’s historic visit.
- In Russia, Cautious Generosity (Tribune, Peter Finn, Sep 25, 2006)
Russia’s tycoons, whose flamboyant spending has rung cash registers from the Mediterranean isles to London’s Mayfair district, have found a new use for their supersize wallets: philanthropic foundations.
- South Asian Power Play (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2006)
FOR decades now, New Delhi and Kathmandu have been talking about — and around — joint power projects in Nepal, which invariably get spooked by one obstacle or another.
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