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Articles 5221 through 5320 of 26693:
- The Broadcast Bill And The Public Interest (Hindu, AMMU JOSEPH, Jul 31, 2006)
The primary objective of media regulation in a democracy is to preserve and protect citizens' fundamental rights to information and freedom of expression.
- Still In The Race (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
UN Undersecretary-General for Public Information Shashi Tharoor, who is being backed by India for the post of UN Secretary General, has come second in the straw poll earlier this week.
- How To Be Leaderless, Indian Style! (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Jul 31, 2006)
The maturity of any developed organisation or society is definitely seen in its capacity for self-regulation.
- Ironies Of ‘Exile Politics’ (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 31, 2006)
It is almost certain that the August 1 meeting called by President Pervez Musharraf will, until the next crisis breaks out, end the current crisis of the Sindh government — which caused ministerial resignations by the MQM at Karachi as well as at . . .
- Hooda To Be New Jat Face Of Congress? (Tribune, Yoginder Gupta, Jul 31, 2006)
The Congress seems to have decided to project the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, as its “face” before the Jat electorate of Western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan where the elections are due in a year or so.
- Mqm Crisis Appears To Be Subsiding (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 31, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has convened a meeting in Islamabad on August 1 to discuss the matters pertaining to the resignations of MQM ministers and advisors. MQM chief Altaf Hussain has welcomed the President’s initiative and said that the MQM . . .
- Doha Round In Doldrums (Dawn, Dr Akhtar Hasan Khan, Jul 31, 2006)
The Doha Round World Trade Organisation talks was launched in November 2001 as a development round.
- The Ethanol Experiment (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 31, 2006)
The recent move towards ethanol-blended fuel makes both environmental and economic sense.
- Tn Budget: Politically Adroit, Yet Fiscally Responsible (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Jul 31, 2006)
While the Tamil Nadu Budget incorporates the schemes the Chief Minister had unveiled in his manifesto, its estimates have not violated any of the limits laid down in the fiscal responsibility legislation. Blending compassion with fiscal prudence, . . .
- Lok Sabha Passes Office-Of-Profit Bill Amid Stiff Resistance (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2006)
Amid stiff Opposition resistance, Parliament on Monday gave its approval without any change for the controversial Office of Profit Bill exempting 56 posts and giving reprieve to over 40 MPs who could have faced disqualification, a measure returned . . .
- Control Asthma (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Dr. Raj B. Singh, Consultant Respiratory Physcian, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, answers this week's queries:
- Hamas, Hizbollah Not Named In New Russian Terror List (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
The Russian government daily Rossiiskaya Gazeta published a list on Friday of 17 groups, including al-Qaeda, declared ‘‘terrorist organisations’’ by the country’s Supreme Court.
- Make The World Safe For Diversity (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 30, 2006)
A FEW weeks ago (The Hindu, July 2) I wrote of attending the Ideas Festival of the Aspen Institute in Colorado.
- Indo-Us Pact Bad Deal: Nyt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Branding the India-US nuclear pact as “bad deal,” and also criticising US lawmakers for their consent for it, The New York Times on Saturday commented that it would have been far better for Manmohan Singh and George W Bush to build their new . . .
- Nirmala Deshpande: A Gandhian To The Core (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jul 30, 2006)
It is hard to believe but it is true. Noted Gandhian, Nirmala Deshpande, now a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, has been accused of holding office of profit, according to a news agency report.
- Night Of The Empire (OutLook, Prem Shankar Jha, Jul 30, 2006)
Bush's foreign policy manual will yield a Hobbesian dystopia
- Newest War In West Asia (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
A Lebanese man flashes victory signs near the wreckage of the apartment building that was hit by Israeli air strikes in southern Beirut.
- India Attacked In Mumbai (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Jul 30, 2006)
The recent bomb blasts in Mumbai should serve as a lesson for our politicians, who should stop making attempts to derive political advantage from a tragedy aimed at destabilising the country.
- Baig Seeks J&k's Representation In Sc (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Quoting the saying of George Eliot "that Justice is like the kingdom of God it is not without us as a fact it is within us a great yearning", the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the process of law is constantly challenged by developments . . .
- Bush Clears The Way For Corporate Domination (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
When George W. Bush says that he wants to spread freedom to every corner of the earth, he means it.
- Lebanon: Why No Street Protests? (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
The entire world is shaken by the brutality of the Israeli assault on Lebanon.
- Who`s Minding The Home? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 30, 2006)
Shivraj Patil's tentativeness comes across too strongly for comfort in his current job.
- Transatlantic Tensions Over Lebanon (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Jul 30, 2006)
IT looks set to be an autumn of transatlantic discord.
- Friends And Sycophants (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Jul 30, 2006)
IN the midst of hardening political stands, an advisory for conciliation and compromise issued by a group of assorted but prominent citizens comes as a whiff of fresh air. But, perhaps, it is likely to remain just a whiff.
- School Of Thought (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
A debate has been joined by Amartya Sen in Tony Blair’s Britain, and it carries useful resonance for plural societies like ours.
- Letters To The Editor (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
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- Role Of Intelligence Agencies (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Jul 30, 2006)
The “agencies” may be doing some good work of which little is known beyond their own walls, but they have gained notoriety for messing up the country’s political system, and for gross violations of human rights.
- U.S., U.K. Warn Iran (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday delivered their sharpest warning yet to Iran over its alleged involvement in Lebanon and its suspected nuclear weapons programme.
- Passion For Prints (Hindu, MITA KAPUR, Jul 30, 2006)
Brigette Singh came to India 25 years ago and stayed on to revive textile traditions.
- Environment Protection Need Of The Hour: Bank Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
For creating awareness among children of protecting environment
- Nuclear Deal: Bush Administration To Work With Congress, (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
This is the text of the U.S. Statement of Administration Policy on the nuclear cooperation Bill:
- Career Guidance Programme Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Rotary Club of Pollachi on Saturday launched its year-long career guidance programme for higher secondary school students of Pollachi Educational District.
- Bank Staff Strike Over New Payment Service (Reuters, M.C. Govardhana Rangan, Jul 29, 2006)
Half a million workers at state-run banks stayed at home on Friday to protest against a planned electronic cheque-clearing system they fear will cost jobs, denting bond trade.
- Unwritten But Proper (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 29, 2006)
There is something bizarre about a candidate in an election having a casting vote if the hustings end in a tie.
- Musharraf Under Fire From Ex-Military Men (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jul 29, 2006)
The Pakistani expatriate community in Washington is ablaze with news of how their country’s president, General Pervez Musharraf, has come under an unprecedented attack from elements within the military establishment who want him to hand over power . . .
- Goalposts Shifted? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 29, 2006)
The Bill seems to have created more unease than jubilation
- The Meek Shall Never Inherit The Earth (Deccan Herald, Ramakrishna Upadhya, Jul 29, 2006)
In a crowded marketplace full of fiercely competing traders, it is never easy to attract the attention of potential buyers, unless you have enough lung power to be heard above the din.
- Musharraf Talks To Altaf, Consults Constitutional Experts (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
MQM expected to reconsider resignation after meeting PM today
Musharraf to invite MQM leaders for a meeting in the next few days
- The Group Of 18 (News International, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jul 29, 2006)
The letter to President Gen Pervez Musharraf written by the group of 18 (henceforth 'G-18') is neither irrelevant nor insignificant, as stated by the official spokesman. It is an important document in many respects.
- School Of Thought (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 29, 2006)
A debate has been joined by Amartya Sen in Tony Blair’s Britain, and it carries useful resonance for plural societies like ours.
- Three-Wheel Drive (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 29, 2006)
Call them what you will tuk-tuk, auto, rocket the humble Indian autorickshaw has captured the imagination of the traffic-weary people of Europe. Most recently, the people of UK's popular seaside resort, Brighton, have discovered to their . . .
- Who`s Minding The Home? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 29, 2006)
Shivraj Patil's tentativeness comes across too strongly for comfort in his current job.
- Collector's Call To Cooperate With Ban On Plastic Carrybags (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Rachna Shah says her tenure in Kozhikode is the best
She says ban will be enforced from August 1
Says squads have been formed to enforce the ban
New District Collector A. Jayathilak to assume charge on Saturday
- Only Hizbollah Can Defend Against Israel (News International, Jonathan Steele, Jul 29, 2006)
A rally of well-dressed middle-class ladies, perhaps 40 in all, protested outside the UN's offices here on July 26, calling for a ceasefire. Representing the Lebanese Council of Women, they handed out leaflets appealing to Kofi Annan to get something . .
- Paltry Hike (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 29, 2006)
A small hike of Rs 10 in the minimum support price of paddy is bound to leave farmers disappointed. Regardless of the coming elections in Punjab, the Centre has stuck to its policy of avoiding a significant increase in the MSPs for cereals year . . .
- Beware The `New Order' Israel Is Imposing (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jul 29, 2006)
No peace or stability can emerge in West Asia through occupation, subjugation, and the military slaughter of civilians.
- Only Hizbollah Can Fight Israeli Invasion (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Jul 29, 2006)
Attempts to impose an international force would risk destroying Lebanon's government and revive the danger of civil war.
- Govt. Dumps 5500 Million Tonnes Of Solid Waste Per Day (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Chief Minister advocates judicious use of pesticide by farmers
- Cpi(m) Volunteers Launch Padayatra (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Focusses on hardships faced by people in getting essential commodities
- Gauntlet Thrown At Media (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jul 29, 2006)
Efforts are on to muzzle the media and this must be fought and the freedom of the press must be defended.
- Kalam Moots 9-Point Development Plan For J&k (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam today suggested a nine-point developmental plan for militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, including a people’s movement to eliminate terrorism and the creation of an economic zone along the Line of Control.
- Panic Reaction (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 29, 2006)
How should one interpret Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's fears about hot pursuit by India? Normally New Delhi should have reacted angrily.
- Bank Employees Go On Strike To Oppose Outsourcing (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Over six lakh employees of public sector banks, barring State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Indian Overseas Bank, went on a day-long strike today against outsourcing of services, affecting the operations in these banks across the country.
- Peace Must For J&k’S Progress, Says Kalam (Tribune, Ehsan Fazili, Jul 29, 2006)
Stressing the need for restoration of peace and prosperity, the President, Dr A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, here today put forth nine-point “prosperity mission” for Jammu and Kashmir that could be undertaken on the basis of its core competence.
- Captain’S Pack (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 29, 2006)
Just a fortnight after stoutly denying the “rumours” of a Cabinet reshuffle, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has changed the portfolios of his Cabinet colleagues, as well as Ministers of State, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries and . . .
- Office Of Profit: Speaker Defends W. Bengal Action (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today defended West Bengal Government’s decision not to cooperate with the Election Commission in sharing information. “Why should they share the information? Doesn’t the complainant substantiate his allegations?”
- Sinister Thoughts (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Jul 29, 2006)
PRIYA Ranjan Dasmunshi was a hatchet man during the Emergency in India.
- Yemeni Presidential And Local Elections On (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
The Presidential and local elections of Yemen are going to be held on September 20, a Presidential decree announced.
- Up's Dalit Politics At The Crossroad (Daily Excelsior, Sondip Bhattacharya, Jul 29, 2006)
As the State assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh are to be held early next year, there is a dramatic realignment of forces in the State. The Congress Party is jockeying for a piece of electoral cake.
- Nepal Rebels Extend Ceasefire By Three Months (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Jul 29, 2006)
Nepal's Maoist rebels extended their ceasefire by three months on Friday in a bid to support peace talks aimed at ending a decade-old insurgency that has killed thousands.
- A Government That’S Confused, Yet Smug (The Financial Express, Malvika Singh, Jul 29, 2006)
The UPA has lost the opportunity to step out of the status quo and alter the course.
- Note The Notings (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 29, 2006)
More positive steps are imperative
The most charitable construct that can be placed upon the PMO’s claim that recent changes in the Right to Information Act will ensure transparency and accountability is that it doesn’t quite address . . .
- Grabbers Keepers (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 29, 2006)
That's what Dhaka believes ---- Adverse possession, those acquainted with the daunting and near impossible task of evicting squatters from their property will aver, is nine-tenths of the law.
- Indian Muslim Student Body In Eye Of Terror Storm (Daily Times, Kamil Zaheer, Jul 29, 2006)
A Muslim paediatrician says it seems like educated Muslim youth are being targeted as part of a conspiracy to demoralise them as they try to do well and improve their position in Indian society
- The Sindh Crisis (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 29, 2006)
Not handled carefully by the two sides, the MQM’s decision to quit the provincial and federal governments could be the precursor to a crisis greater than what appears to be the case at present.
- Power-Sharing Among The Provinces (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 29, 2006)
The question of Pakistan’s constitutional make-up and power-sharing among the country’s four provinces and ethnic minorities is once again coming under intense debate.
- President Rejects Mqm Ministers’ Resignations (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Jul 29, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday rejecting the resignations submitted to him by the MQM federal ministers has asked them to continue to work with the government for strengthening the political and democratic institutions in the country.
- Mqm Resignations (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 29, 2006)
Sindh has always been a province that has been difficult to govern. It has seen unwieldy and sometimes unnatural coalitions cobbled together by the centre to prop up governments and keep out the province's single largest party -- the PPP.
- Us House Vote (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 29, 2006)
The overwhelming vote in the US House of Representatives ratifying the India-US nuclear deal is a reflection of America's blatant double standards.
- While Venu Stays, Ramadoss May Have To Go (Pioneer, Abraham Thomas, Jul 29, 2006)
Snubbed twice by the Delhi High Court, there is fresh trouble brewing for Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss who is now facing a threat of disqualification from the Election Commission.
- Let Planning Major Assault On Atomic Energy Plants: Nsa (Pioneer, PTI, Jul 29, 2006)
Indian security and nuclear installations are under "very serious threat" from Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba which may be planning a "major assault", National Security Adviser MK Narayanan said on Friday.
- Government’S Dilemma In Fata (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 29, 2006)
Major General Shaukat Sultan, the Inter-Services Public Relations director general, has said that the extension of adult franchise in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has created the problem of Talibanisation.
- Magnanimity For Millions On The Margins? (The Financial Express, Jayaprakash Narayan, Jul 28, 2006)
Thinking sections of society need to act fast and mobilise those suffering from misgovernance.
- When Onions Brought Some Governments Down (The Financial Express, S Narendra, Jul 28, 2006)
Its shortage in 1998 brought grief to many BJP-led state governments, who lost elections
- Political Correctness (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 28, 2006)
It looks like a distinctly untranquil monsoon session for Parliament, and debatable if pending (old and new) legislation will reach their logical conclusion.
- Undertaker’S Day (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 28, 2006)
The report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General on the PSUs in West Bengal reveals the seamy side of industrial development.
- Clearing The Cloud Around The N-Deal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 28, 2006)
After the thumping vote on Wednesday night in favour of the Indo-US nuclear deal in the House of Representatives, you might think a happy ending is at hand.
- Calibrated Incursion Attempts: Army (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jul 28, 2006)
A day after the Union home minister Mr Shivraj Patil said that infiltration from across the Line of Control had picked up in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army in the terrorism-hit state today said that there were ‘‘calibrated’’ attempts of infiltration . . .
- Industry Thumbs Down To Job Quota (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Jul 28, 2006)
Indian industry has given thumbs down to UPA Government's poll-pledge of legislating quota in private sector jobs.
- Exempt File Notings From Rti Ambit? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 28, 2006)
File notings are an integral part of a government file. They contain the advice and opinion regarding the matter under consideration. It is in the note that you find the rationale for government decision and action.
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