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Articles 6121 through 6220 of 26693:
- Chidambaram Not To Attend Saarc Meet (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 10, 2006)
Minister of State for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal will represent India at the first meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation Finance Ministers here on Monday.
- Uma Bharti To Launch 'Epic Struggle' In October (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
"The `war' would affect several BJP leaders"
- Tackling Terrorism: `India Has The Right Approach' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Basic rights are ensured even to those suspected of involvement: Sabharwal
Terrorism has cross-border fingerprints
India does not subscribe to radical view on torture
- U.S. Congress To Question Pakistan Jet Deal (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The Bush administration has pushed to conclude a landmark $5 billion sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan before completing traditional consultations with the U.S. Congress and fully answering security concerns, a congressman and other congressional sources say.
- C-Dac Offers Diploma In Software Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C- DAC) Hyderabad is inviting applications for its entrance test for admission to diploma in system software and development course of 22 weeks' duration.
- Half Way To Getting It Right (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
The dominant view at the Stanford conference was that India was still half way to getting it right, and many of the lessons from elsewhere and current economic wisdom were still to be fully assimilated into the policy chain.
- Marriage Vow (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 10, 2006)
To encourage inter-caste marriages and criminalise honour killings, begin at the local thana
- Aiims: All India Institute Of Medical Strikes (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Well, it isn’t that I don’t know what AIIMS stands for however the title of this article has been taken from a cartoon of “The Hindu”! And to quite an extent it reflects what the doctors have been doing for past two months.
- Reclaiming The Traditional Base (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 10, 2006)
The aam admi has restaked his claim to the Congress' affections, judging from the explosion of activity in party offices geared to addressing the problems of the common . . .
- Nepal Election Panel Chief Resigns (Hindu, Ameet Dhakal, Jul 10, 2006)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Nayan Bahadur Khatri and Chief Election Commissioner Keshav Raj Rajbhandari announced their resignation on Sunday to avoid possible impeachment by Parliament.
- Men Design The Rules (Deccan Herald, Sakuntala Narasimhan, Jul 10, 2006)
‘The Sabarimala temple entry controversy is yet another instance of men deciding things for women.’ — Sakuntala Narasimhan
- Govt Confused Over Dmk's Move On Selloff (Times of India, Himanshi Dhawan, Jul 10, 2006)
The growing frustration in the government at its 'tattered' reform agenda seems to have led its functionaries to grope for clues as to why DMK is raising the ante over cabinet's decision to disinvest in Neyveli Lignite Corporation.
- The New Myth Of India (Deccan Herald, Pankaj Mishra, Jul 10, 2006)
India is a roaring capitalist success story, says the latest issue of 'Foreign Affairs'. Last week, many leading business executives and politicians in the country celebrated as Lakshmi Mittal, the fifth richest man in the world, finally succeeded . . .
- Violent Islamic Radicals Know They Are Heretical (Hindu, Karen Armstrong, Jul 10, 2006)
Extremists are proud of their deviance, and moderate Muslims can't be held responsible.
- 10 Akali Workers Hurt In Clash (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
Workers of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) (SAD-A), including district president Anup Singh Sandhu and vice-president Harjab Singh Daad were roughed up by activists of the Shiromani Akali Dal-Badal (SAD-B) outside the Circuit House here today.
- A History In Pictures (Deccan Herald, K Govindan Kutty , Jul 10, 2006)
This collection of Laxman’s work does not do him full justice
- 5 Dead, 60 Hurt In Blast At Nc Rally In Kashmir (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 09, 2006)
Five persons ,including a former legislator, were killed and 60 others were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade on a National Conference rally in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district today.
- Manmohan Meets Sonia, Reviews Political Situation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Against the backdrop of embarrassing developments for the UPA coalition and rumours of his resignation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held discussions with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and some senior party leaders and took stock of the . . .
- Hc Stays Venugopal's Dismissal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the July 5 recommendation of AIIMS' apex body to terminate the services of its Director P Venugopal.
- A Setback (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 08, 2006)
Confidence in commitment to reforms has been shaken
- Congress: Perform Or Perish (Business Standard, Surjit S Bhalla, Jul 08, 2006)
The only escape for the Congress, from the end of the long rope it finds itself in, is to allow its two leaders to function.
- Towards Climax (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 08, 2006)
Empty words are part of rival election campaigns in "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known.
- Ramadoss Might Move Sc Against Delhi Hc's Stay (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Centre today suffered an embarassment when Delhi High Court stayed the controversial move by Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss to sack AIIMS Director P Venugopal.
- Court Stays Sacking Of Aiims Chief (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the recommendation of the AIIMS apex body to terminate the services of its director, Dr P Venugopal.....
- Energy Needs To Double By 2010 (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
According to a report, Pakistan’s energy requirements would double by the year 2010. In a related development, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has allowed WAPDA to set up thermal power plants to generate additional power in view of the growing needs.
- Cci Back To Life (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 08, 2006)
Whatever else the abortive sale of the Pakistan Steel Mills might or might not have done, one good coming out of it is the revival of the . . .
- Democracy Should Be Exercised Regularly, On Foot (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 08, 2006)
Free association in public spaces not only promotes active bodies and public boldness, it is also vital to society and a force for change.
- Between Generosity And Toughness (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jul 08, 2006)
In France, opposition is growing to the police storming schools to pick up children of illegal immigrants.
- Did Mumbai Really Drown? (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jul 08, 2006)
Will the misery of the monsoon turn out to be a blessing in disguise?
- Venugopal Removal Stayed (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Much to the embarrassment of the Centre and especially the Union health minister, Dr A Ramadoss, Delhi High Court today stayed the recommendation of the AIIMS general body to terminate the services . . .
- Maoists Must Give Up Arms Before Poll: Deuba (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Former Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba said here on Friday a violence and fear-free atmosphere was a prerequisite for holding elections in the country and urged the Maoists to refrain from carrying arms and indulge in extortion and other . . .
- Devious Tigers (Pioneer, Anjan Roy, Jul 08, 2006)
The LTTE's delayed regret for killing Rajiv Gandhi is a desperate attempt to seek New Delhi's support in its fight for 'Tamil Eelam', after . . .
- Berate Us, Don't Look Within (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jul 08, 2006)
How do Muslims think worldwide? To find out, the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press carried out a large-scale attitudinal survey this spring. Titled The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other, it interviewed . . .
- Delhi Hc Stays Venugopal's Dismissal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
OoPs! Ramadoss is in the dock ---- In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the dismissal of Dr P Venugopal, the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
- Pervez May Consider Opinion On Uniform (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has hinted at taking also into consideration international opinion while deciding about doffing the uniform.
- New Technologies Making Gm Crops Obsolete (Tribune, Jeremy Rifkin, Jul 08, 2006)
FOR years the life science companies — Monsanto, Syngenta, Bayer, Pioneer Hi-Bred — have argued that genetically modified food is the next great scientific and technological revolution in agriculture and the only efficient and cheap way to feed . . .
- Corruption In Govt, Party Not To Be (Tribune, Yoginder Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
Congress men owing allegiance to Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, today managed impressive turnout at the first public rally organised by the party after the resignation of Mr Bhajan Lal from the post of HPCC president.
- Sgpc Secretary Joins Hands With Expelled Akalis (Tribune, Varinder Walia, Jul 08, 2006)
The SGPC today faced yet another unsavoury situation when its secretary, Mr Raghbir Singh, joined hands with expelled Akali leaders to stake claim for the party ticket from Rajasansi for the forthcoming Assembly elections.
- Infosys To Hire More People: Hr Head (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Infosys Technologies' chief financial officer for 12 years and member of the Infosys board of directors, made a career change. Pai took over as head of human resources at Infosys.
- The Koran And Muslims (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 08, 2006)
Intellectual stagnation in the Muslim world long preceded revivalism and its hideous offshoot, fundamentalism.
- Musharraf Prepares For Re-Election (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has started preparations for his re-election and asked the ruling party to start a mass campaign in this regard, according to sources.
- Docs End Strike, Ramadoss May Move Sc Against Venugopal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Centre on Friday suffered an embarassment when Delhi High Court stayed the controversial move by Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss to sack AIIMS Director P Venugopal.
- Delhi Hc Stays Venugopal's Dismissal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
AIIMS chief P Venugopal got a major respite on Friday when Delhi High Court ordered a freeze on health ministry's determined move to sack him till the next hearing scheduled for August 17.
- So What’S Left? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
It was only by the skin of his teeth. Yet, the victory of liberal technocrat Felipe Calderon the Mexican Presidential elections this week provides a big boost for besieged reformers and democrats in Latin America. At a time when the image of Latin . . .
- Pak Under Musharraf More Dangerous: Economist (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan's economy has witnessed growth of 7 per cent under the leadership of President Pervez Musharraf but he may have made the country ‘‘more dangerous’’ by ‘‘sabotaging’’ its fragile democracy and clinging to his job by ‘‘manipulation’’, says The Econ
- Court Stays Advice Against Venugopal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Union Government restrained from acting on recommendation till further orders
- Lula Vs Chavez In Mexico City (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Jul 08, 2006)
On Sunday, 41 million voters cast their choice for the country’s next president.
- No Hamletian Dilemma (Deccan Herald, Ramakrishna Upadhya, Jul 08, 2006)
The renewed controversy over the wearing of helmets by two-wheeler riders has once again brought to the fore our penchant for unending debate and the authorities’ reluctance to take a firm and unambiguous stand
- Venugopal’S Ouster Stayed (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Jul 08, 2006)
In a major victory for sacked All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr P. Venugopal in the fight for autonomy of the institute in his faceoff with Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss, the Delhi High Court today stayed the resolution . . .
- Parents Grow Up (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Once upon a time parents exercised a great deal of authority over their children. They were told when to get up, what to eat and when not to play. The line repeated through the day was, “Why aren’t you studying?” Children bore this drill without much ...
- Rejectionist Worldview (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The meeting of religious parties in Islamabad on Thursday, held under the aegis of an ulema and mashaikh convention, passed a resolution condemning what the parties said was the government's encouraging of "western NGOs and so-called intellectuals" ...
- Handicap At 7, Race Course (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
The central fact of our politics is that since 1971 no prime minister has got re-elected.
- A War With Three Fronts (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 08, 2006)
Violence continues to decline in Kashmir, but Islamists launch new military, ideological and political wars.
- Pakistan’S Rich Blaze A Trail In Their Porsches (Deccan Herald, Declan Walsh, Jul 08, 2006)
THE UPSIDE- Luxury cars hit the showroom in Pakistan after an economic boom prompted by September 11.
- Khammam: Cpi (M) Not Averse To Taking Congress Support (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Both parties are flexible for a post-poll adjustment on ZP chief post
- 50% Of Congress Ticket In U.P. For Youth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
"Polls an opportunity for them to turn to value-based politics"
Action plan being drawn up
101 district committee chiefs appointed
- Rs. 15,000-Crore Central Package For A.P. Farmers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
"For ryots' welfare and for initiating steps to check suicides"
Centre gives detailed guidelines on welfare activities to be taken
Action plan to reschedule farm loans and moratorium on outstanding dues proposed
- Rs.10-Crore Plan To Develop Meenakshi Temple (Hindu, S. Vijay Kumar, Jul 08, 2006)
District administration, Corporation and TNEB join hands for largest ever exercise to retain its architectural splendour
- Call To Allow Candidates Favouring Independence In Ajk Polls (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
An international rights group on Friday urged Pakistan government to let pro-independence candidates run in next week’s Legislative Assembly election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- Karzai Advised Restraint (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
US Ambassador Ryan C Crocker has asked Afghan President Hamid Karzai not to give statements against US allies.
- India Informs Un Of Tharoor Nomination (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
India has formally informed the presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council that it has nominated Mr Shashi Tharoor as its candidate for the post of the next UN Secretary-General.
- Sc To Hear Pvt Colleges’ Plea Against Kerala Quota Today (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a petition filed by Kerala Self Financing Engineering Colleges Association challenging the controversial 93rd Constitution amendment extending reservation for socially and educationally backward classes to . . .
- Nepal Govt's Un Move Irks Maoists (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
The United Nations has acknowledged receiving a formal request from Nepal's government to help in the peace process, paving the way for UN monitoring of the current cease-fire and eventual constituent assembly elections, even as the Maoists objected . . .
- How To Help Neighbours (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The political turmoil in Timor Leste, which has led to the ouster of its Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri and plans for national elections for a new government, may not be exactly hot news to Indians, but it underlies a growing debate about intervention . . .
- Today It Is Aiims (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The Governing Council of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has recommended the dismissal of its director, Dr P. Venugopal. Such is the contempt that politicians . . .
- Benazir-Nawaz Alliance Keeps Up The Tempo (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan's opposition leaders-in-exile, Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, have managed to keep up the tempo that their initial pact in May injected into the country's political scene.
- Govt Offers Aiims Chief Graceful Exit (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
A day after the governing body of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences passed a resolution recommending removal of its director Dr Venugopal, the cardiac surgeon has hit back by moving the Delhi High Court challenging his removal, and . . .
- Shanghai Spirit (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jul 07, 2006)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's fifth summit points to increasing solidarity.
- Who Is Perpetuating Reservation In Jobs? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 07, 2006)
In a bizarre turn, the Union Public Service Commission and the Department of Personnel and Training have transformed the policy of reservation into a policy of communal awards. They have treated general seats as seats reserved for people belonging . . .
- Ruling Party Plays Down Musharraf's `Ready To Call It Quits' Statement (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 07, 2006)
President was only speaking in jest: ruling party leader
Government requested newspapers not to publish the remarks
Musharraf had more than hinted that he is looking for another term
- Mulayam Singh Appeals For A Second Term (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Blames Centre for dismal power scenario in the State
He said U.P. would be brought at par with States like West Bengal in terms of industrial development
Asks party workers to start preparations for Assembly polls scheduled early next year
- Pandering To Muslims (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Jul 07, 2006)
Mr KPS Gill in his article, "Misadventures will fire back" (June 24) blames the Congress for the rise of a communal organisation like the Assam United Democratic Front.
- Big Setback For Kashmiri Separatists (Pioneer, Pramod Kumar Singh, Jul 07, 2006)
The conglomeration of secessionist Kashmiri leaders of the All Parties Hurriayat Conference (APHC), who claim themselves as the sole representative of the . . .
- Disowning The Shadow (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Jul 07, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi is ill-advisedly trying to distance the Congress from unpopular Government . . .
- As The Nation Goes, So Goes The Popular (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 07, 2006)
How does one go about making sense of 21st-century India?
- Glare & Wink Make Pm Blink (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has put all divestment proposals on hold after a threat from southern ally DMK and a nudge from Sonia Gandhi.
- Sonia Keeps Off Disinvestment Controversy (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Buoyed by its success in securing Cabinet's nod for divestment in Neyveli and NALCO, the government had almost set its disinvestment sights farther afield. But it was not to be, as pressure from DMK forced to government on the backfoot.
- Eight More Districts Created In Valley (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet today decided to create eight more districts raising the number from 14 to 22 with equal share to both regions of Kashmir and Jammu surpassing the three- decade-old Wazir Commission recommendations.
- Hobson’S Choice For Pak (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jul 07, 2006)
Pakistan has performed yeoman’s service to America vis-a-vis al-Qaeda threat
- Games Nations Play (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Jul 07, 2006)
There is understandably a lot of consternation in the country on two espionage . . .
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