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Articles 6221 through 6320 of 26693:
- Saddam In Show Trial (Frontline, Atul Aneja , Jul 07, 2006)
Impartiality of the Saddam Hussein trial is increasingly questioned because of the active behind-the-scenes role of the United States.
- Return Of Taliban (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jul 07, 2006)
It is not only the scale of the Taliban's recent attacks but also its growing military sophistication that worries the West.
- Desperate In Guantanamo (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, Jul 07, 2006)
Law and justice, besides the many innocent prisoners at Guantanamo, are the casualties of the U.S. `war on terror'.
- Imposing Iodine (Frontline, LYLA BAVADAM, Jul 07, 2006)
The ban on non-iodised salt, reimposed this May, is criticised as being based on generalisations made by the authorities.
- Quotas And Beyond (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 07, 2006)
Reservations were born out of a concern to remedy injustices which deprived certain sections of an equal opportunity to enhance their status in society. The Constitution needed to provide a level playing field for all.
- Nationalise Riots (Times of India, MUKUL SHARMA, Jul 07, 2006)
The problem with communal riots is that they're too successful and, as a result, the nation's image gets a beating. Which is why they need to be nationalised because once it's in the hands of the government even the best and bitterest riots will . . .
- Temple Tantrums (Times of India, Rajeev Dhavan , Jul 07, 2006)
The Sabarimala controversy tests India's dual secular guarantee of religious freedom and social justice for all. Every citizen has the right to profess, practice, propagate and manage one's own affairs in matters of religion including the myriad of . . .
- A Web Of Confusion (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
Confusion with regard to President Pervez Musharraf’s future plans seems to be getting worse confounded.
- Higher Education In India (Daily Excelsior, Ram Rattan Sharma, Jul 07, 2006)
The system of higher education in India is the third largest in the world after China and USA.
- Pak Parties Seek International Help Against Musharraf (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
In an effort to mount pressure on President Pervez Musharraf, political parties in Pakistan have started seeking international help to make him give up his army uniform and hold free and fair elections next year.
- Iaea To Start Nuclear Safeguards Talks With India (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Jul 07, 2006)
The International Atomic Energy Agency begins talks with India on Friday to bring Indian nuclear sites under IAEA monitoring for the first time as part of a U.S.-Indian nuclear energy pact, the U.N. watchdog said.
- Congress Wins But Tdp Rises (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 07, 2006)
The results of the two-phase Panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh have provided comfort to both the ruling Congress party and the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
- Friday Feature: Tolerance In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Jul 07, 2006)
Islam, which literally means ‘submission’, establishes and promotes peaceful co-existence.
- Environmental Fiscal Reform (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
The environmental fiscal reform (EFR) project launched recently by an international NGO could lay some misconceptions to rest.
- Soldiers And Politics (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 07, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf told a public meeting in Gilgit on Wednesday that since he is a soldier he cannot contest elections.
- Cantonment Electoral Rolls To Be Published Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Discrepancies in mother roll cannot be rectified now, say officials
Schedule for candidates
Submission of nominations - July 10 and 11
Scrutiny of papers - July 12
Appeals against nominees - July 13, hearing and final scrutiny - July 14
- Let There Be Law (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 07, 2006)
The Supreme Court’s rejection of the Bush administration’s plan for terrorist trials has rightly been seen as a rebuff of the president’s unilateral legal approach to fighting Al Qaeda. But in a subtler way, it is also a profound rebuke to Congress.
- ‘Pro-Independence Candidates Not Allowed To Contest Ajk Elections’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Although nothing was placed on record, the acts of the election commission prove that those who believed in the genuine independence of Kashmir were not allowed to contest the forthcoming elections in Azad Jammu-o-Kashmir (AJK), said candidates . . .
- Tehreek-E-Kashmir Uk Fears Manipulation In Ajk Polls (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
President Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK, Mohammed Ghalib apprehended that Legislative Assembly polls in Azad Kashmir will be manipulated to impose rulers loyal to present government in Pakistan.
- Special Cabinet Meeting To Discuss Cmp Today (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has called a special meeting of the State Cabinet in Srinagar tomorrow to discuss and review Common Minimum Programme (CMP) which was framed at the time when his predecessor, Mufti Mohd Sayeed headed the coalition . . .
- Cyber Insecurity (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 06, 2006)
Those were the days when I could get up from both sides of the bed in the morning. Chandigarh was young then and it was a blessing to live with no pollution in the air. “Matka Chowk” had not come up and we had to be contended with the Lake. A few . . .
- Out With The Tainted (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 06, 2006)
For people aghast at the large-scale invasion of shady elements into the political arena, the statement of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee chief Shamsher Singh Dullo that his party would not be giving tickets to the tainted during the next . . .
- Preserving The Core (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, Jul 06, 2006)
Mergers and acquisitions that seek to eliminate and erase the small fry are bound to come apart, writes Vinayshil Gautam
- Time To Pass The Baton (Telegraph, Raju Mukherji, Jul 06, 2006)
Ever since Eden Gardens was bequeathed to the National Cadet Corps and the Cricket Association of Bengal in 1950, the politicians and the administrators have had a rollicking time on its lush green turf.
- Friendship Is A Numbers Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 06, 2006)
Once again the idea of forming a third front is floating around in the offices of political parties which are neither close to the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Quota Protests: Sc Raps Centre For Holding Back Doctors’ Salary (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to withhold salaries of doctors who did not attend duty during the anti-quota agitation evoked strong criticism from the Supreme Court today.
- A Mirage Called Elections (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 06, 2006)
Hundreds of candidates are contesting for the Assembly, which, in practice, has very little powers.
- Threat Of Religious Fundamentalism (Deccan Herald, SURYAKANT WAGHMORE, Jul 06, 2006)
Caste like class, is a critical consideration in political mobilisation
- Return Of Mining Raises Hope In Congo (Hindu, Rory Carroll , Jul 06, 2006)
There is little to break the silence at Kolwezi, once the economic powerhouse of Congo, now a landscape of industrial desolation. Potholed roads lead to ruined, rusted factories.
- The Politician Wins, Aiims Loses Its Brand Venugopal (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Jul 06, 2006)
Crisis At AIIMS: Board, chaired by Health Minister Ramadoss, dismisses director and eminent cardio-surgeon P Venugopal; hospital shuts down, angry doctors say sack Minister; decision goes to Cabinet
- Journalism Has An Elitist Approach: Hari Kumar (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Journalism has an elitist approach and is moving towards cheap titillation today. There is a total abandonment of the Indian languages, former editor of Deccan Herald and Prajavani K N Hari Kumar said.
- Avoiding An Unequal Social Bargain (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Jul 06, 2006)
Grass-roots democratic institutions need to be revitalised and involved in managing food and water security systems.
- Powers Of New Council For Darjeeling Hills Finalised (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The powers and jurisdiction of the new council proposed for the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal in place of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC), set up in August 1988, have been finalised.
- Shahi Imam Launches Party In Uttar Pradesh, To Be Called Upudf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
It is the second Muslim party formed in State in two months
Assam experiment being replicated: C.M. Ibrahim
Front not in favour of or against any party
22 small parties join UPUDF
- Only A U.N.-Led Process Can Halt The Iraq Catastrophe (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 06, 2006)
The British Government cannot justify the continuing presence of its troops unless it shows it has learned from its failures.
- Bbc Reporter To Add Gloss To Putin’S Reputation (Tribune, Andrew Osborn , Jul 06, 2006)
The Kremlin has hired one of Downing Street’s best-known spin doctors and one of the BBC’s most respected former Moscow correspondents to help it weather a storm of criticism over its human rights record as it prepares to host the G8 summit in two . . .
- "Centre Should Increase U.P. Haj Quota" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Mulayam addresses function to mark the draw of lottery of pilgrims from the State
The Chief Minister assured the gathering that he will ask the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to increase UP's share of pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage
- A "Peacekeeping" Mission Goes Wrong (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 06, 2006)
Britain's post-9/11 campaign in Afghanistan, meant to be a largely peaceful one, is turning into a full-scale war.
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 06, 2006)
A 'drama' in name of elections in Azad Kashmir is in full swing. Hundreds of candidates are in the field contesting for the Azad Kashmir Assembly which in practice has very little powers.
- Nepal Rebels Unhappy Over U.N. Invitation On Arms (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Nepal's Maoists are unhappy with the government's invitation to the United Nations to monitor weapons held by the guerrillas and the army ahead of elections, a rebel leader said on Thursday.
- Bleak House~i (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 06, 2006)
The agonising picture of housing shortage and growth of slums in the developing countries that has emerged at the Vancouver World Urban Forum III (June 19-23) is, in essence, no different from the picture that was painted at the first Forum held at . . .
- Policy And Policing (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 06, 2006)
The first mustn’t impede the second
The Central police organisations may have been remarkably successful in holding elections as they should, but have on occasions miserably failed when it comes to tackling crime.
- The Wisdom Of Mahabharata (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jul 06, 2006)
Most Indian intellectuals are familiar with Lord Acton's famous observation, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
- A Political Devdas (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 06, 2006)
Mr Ashok Malik's article, "Weepy sings a new tune" (30 June) was a well-researched analysis and made for a good read.
- Jaitley And Swaraj May Enter Fray For Ls Seat (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
BJP general secretary Arun Jaitley and senior party leader Sushma Swaraj are making a bid to enter the Lok Sabha by contesting the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh.
- The Trouble With Pakistan (Economist, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Terrorism has many sources and claimed justifications, but if it can be said to have a centre, it lies in the training camps, madrassas and battlefields of northern Pakistan and south-eastern Afghanistan. There the Taliban and their ally, al-Qaeda, . . .
- Afghan Conference Mulls Fresh Measures To Disarm Militia (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday hailed the completion of the first phase of a drive to disarm militia, as experts gathered to discuss further ways to quell violence in his war-ravaged country.
- Mma Warns Against Interference In Ajk Polls (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Central leader of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) MNA Liaquat Baloch warned that any interference in the Azad Kashmir elections by ruling Pakistan Muslim League would not be tolerated.
- Northern Areas To Get Dam Royalty: Musharraf Seeks Support For Pml (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Northern Areas will get the royalty of Diamer-Bhasha dam, says President General Pervez Musharraf.
- Ariel Route In Israel (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Ehud Olmert's determination to prove himself a worthy successor to Sharon explains the extreme military measures he has initiated in Gaza.
- Ritual Sulking (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Wto is about negotiations, not tantrums ---- The walkout by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath was not merely the straw that broke the camel's back at the WTO mini-ministerial at Geneva; it was something substantially more damaging.
- Where Are The Saner Voices? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
This has reference to the Open Forum, "Acts of unholiness" (Agenda, June 18), by Mr Tarun Vijay and Prof CP Bhambhri. Prof Bhambhri's latest assertions are nothing new.
- Upa's Style Of Functioning 'Polluted': Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress of adopting a "polluted style" by doing away with the "all-party meeting" culture in tackling issues of national concern.
- Iraqis Demand Own Inquiry In Us Soldier Rape Case (Reuters, Alastair Macdonald, Jul 05, 2006)
Iraqis demanded on Tuesday their new government launch its own inquiry into the suspected rape and murder of a teenager and the killing of her family by U.S. soldiers after one American was charged in a U.S. court.
- Puppets On A String (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jul 05, 2006)
Army and the intelligence agencies have always shaped the political process in Pakistan and things won't be any different after the 2007 general election ---- President Pervez Musharraf is all set for his re-election in 2007.
- A Dying Industry In India's Graveyard Of Ships (Reuters, RUPAM JAIN NAIR, Jul 05, 2006)
Kamal Mandal packs his greasy clothes, pausing to glance at a ship being ripped apart bit-by-bit by an army of workers on the Indian coast.
- Sonia Calls Meeting Of Congress Cms On Price Escalation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
They will explain problems to Central leadership
Action plan will be formulated
Sonia meets general secretaries
Charge against NDA Government comes home to roost
- The President's Re-Election (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 05, 2006)
Of late various senior functionaries have publicly spoken on the president's uniform issue. Both the law and the parliamentary affairs ministers have said recently that there was no constitutional bar on the president also retaining his post of army . .
- Should Pms Sing? Over To Koizumi (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 05, 2006)
On what was known as Koizumi’s Sayonara Summit with Bush, the Japanese PM followed up his discussions on North Korea and the import of American beef with a visit on Friday, June 30, to the legendary Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion called Graceland.
- Chinese Communism Celebrated (Tribune, Clifford Coonan, Jul 05, 2006)
China’s Communist Party is 85 years old and the cadres are having a party. The Mao jackets have given way to sharp blue business suits and the red star may be digitally generated these days, but the message is still couched in doctrinaire . . .
- Irresponsible Talk (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
WHEN will ruling party bigwigs stop talking about delaying the election by another year? While President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat
- Siddaramaiah, Ibrahim To Finalise Understanding With Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
AIPJD National Council authorises the two leaders to formalise pact
Party yet to state whether it is going to be an alliance or merger
Leaders and workers to abide by Siddaramaiah's decision
- Defence Notes (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Jul 05, 2006)
To ensure honourable and befitting funerals for its deceased veterans (ex-servicemen) and widows, the Indian Army recently launched a new scheme called the Assured Decent Last Rites Scheme (ADLRS).
- No Cross Connections (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 05, 2006)
Is the friendly neighbourhood General quaking in his boots? It’s not everyday that he receives a diktat to “resign by July 31 or else...” — issued in Pakistan’s national interest by the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy, which is led . . .
- Bharatiya Janashakti Party To Contest Polls In Punjab (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The newly floated Uma Bharti led Bharatiya Janashakti Party today announced to contest forthcoming assembly polls in Punjab by fielding party candidates on at least 15 of the 117 constituencies.
- Interview: Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohana (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, Jul 05, 2006)
With no end in sight to mindless violence, how do you assess the current situation?
It is difficult to understand the approach of the LTTE [Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam] given the fact that the whole world has unequivocally expressed . . .
- Spy-Ware (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 05, 2006)
Anyone who has heard of Jonathan Pollard and about the EU-US clash on Echelon will know that friends do indeed spy on friends.
- Neglect And Apathy (Telegraph, Gyan Pathak, Jul 05, 2006)
Unseen and unheard, almost 7 to 10 per cent of India’s population lives in the worst conditions possible.
- Deepening Crisis (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, Jul 05, 2006)
Sri Lanka slips back to a phase of military conflict as the LTTE steps up its attacks and the Army readily retaliates.
- Faltering Peace Process (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Ceasefire agreement between Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam comes into force at midnight. Northern and eastern Sri Lanka demarcated between government- and LTTE- controlled areas, security restrictions eased.
- Sonia Gandhi, Rahul To Address Several Meetings In Up (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
An action plan to galvanise the party in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the assembly polls is being finalised by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi who held detailed deliberations today with party leaders from the state where the Congress is at loggerheads with . . .
- Bjp Goes Round In Circles (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Jul 05, 2006)
The BJP's efforts to ride out of political ignominy and organisational lethargy expose its inability to generate fresh ideas.
- Bhutan: Abode Of Mist And Mysticism (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Bhutan is a veritable Himalayan oasis, where religion and mysticism play a vital role in defining life.
- Is India Overtaxed Or Undertaxed? (The Financial Express, Alok Sheel, Jul 05, 2006)
Taxes are inherently distortionary, compliance is a problem so they are best kept rational.
- The Meaning Of Freedom (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 05, 2006)
Not since the Civil War has America been more divided politically. The Civil War was fought over the question of what freedom in America was to be.
- Andhra Drivers Say No To America (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
After farmers making a beeline for the US, it could be the turn of the 'kings of Indian roads'. A recruitment company is hunting for 200 truckers from Andhra Pradesh to drive container trucks on US highways.
- Women Empowered (Tribune, Syed Nooruzzaman, Jul 05, 2006)
In which direction is the political wind blowing in Bangladesh?
- Elections As Employment (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 05, 2006)
The CPM builds up a lengthy defence of India’s multi-party democracy to rebut a World Bank report that raises questions about the large expenses on Indian elections.
- Friends, Not Masters (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jul 05, 2006)
After the honeymoon period, the cooling off. General Musharraf’s regime is only following a script written by Pakistan’s former military leaders
- Dpa Registers Impressive Win In Civic Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Congress bags three chairmen's posts; DMK wins one
Congress has done well in Mahe and Yanam also
DMDK wins Karaikal municipal chairperson post
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