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Articles 6721 through 6820 of 26693:
- Stirring The Hudood Pot (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 27, 2006)
A Pakistani TV show has sparked a debate on the contraversial Hudood ordiances.
Participants in the TV programme were united in making recommendations for amendments
Contrastingly, the ruling MMA will not support even amendments to the Hudood laws
- The Ethanol Challenge (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 27, 2006)
The government’s decision to get the state-owned oil-marketing companies to re-start their programme to dope petrol with ethanol to the extent of 5 per cent is to be welcomed.
- Money And Inflation (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 27, 2006)
Mr Chidamabaram’s economists need a refresher course.Inflation is defined by the secular fall in the value of money, or the secular rise in the money-prices of all real goods and services. Obviously, the first difficulty with measuring inflation in . . .
- A Lesson In Corporate Democracy (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 27, 2006)
There were many things that were extraordinary in the Mittal-Arcelor saga but none more so than the manner it gripped the popular Indian imagination.
- Providing Social Security To Unorganised Workers (Business Line, Jayati Ghosh, Jun 27, 2006)
The lack of provision of basic social security for the vast bulk of workers in India is one of the more depressing features of Indian society. This is sought to be corrected in the recent recommendations of the National Commission for Enterprises . . .
- Of A Lonely Life (Hindu, K. Kunhikrishnan, Jun 27, 2006)
This is the third novel by the journalist-author, a multi-faceted and humanitarian personality who always stood for the cause of Malayalis in Delhi, where he worked for half a century.
- Soft Underbelly Of Electoral System Exposed (Deccan Herald, R Akhileshwari , Jun 27, 2006)
Errors in voter lists are more than just bureaucratic bungling.
- Caste As Basis Of Quotas (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 27, 2006)
Constitution’s Main Objective May Be Defeated
- Informative Trip Around Treasures Of Temple City (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
After the success of `Heritage Walk,' CII plans `Heritage Marathon'
- Shaukat For Realistic, Pragmatic Approach In Foreign Policy (Pakistan Observer, Sharafat Kazmi, Jun 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that foreign policy is the extension of domestic policies and our diplomats should make concerted and sustained efforts to leverage the successes of our economic, political and social policies achieved during . . .
- Withering Centre, Flourishing Margins (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 27, 2006)
With Congress weakening by the day and BJP in no position to fill the vacuum, the prospect of the Third Front seems bright, says A Prabaharan.
- Internal Differences Voted Us Out Of Power In Rajasthan, Says . . . (Hindu, Sunny Sebastian, Jun 27, 2006)
Congressmen tended to discuss criticism within the party damaging its prospects
Party leader in Rajasthan would be someone who the people wanted: Sonia
People's problems had increased manifold after the BJP came to power, she says
- China May Fine News Media To Limit Coverage (International Herald Tribune, Joseph Kahn, Jun 27, 2006)
Chinese media outlets will be fined if they report on "sudden events" without prior authorization from government officials, under a draft law being considered by the Communist Party-controlled legislature.
- Geelani Urges Musharraf To Rethink Kashmir Policy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani today asked Pakistan to change its policy on Kashmir as “the ongoing dialogue process between India and Pakistan has proved to be a futile exercise.”
- Nitish Men At It Again (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
In yet another episode of ruling coalition MLAs embarrassing the NDA government in Bihar, its sports and youth affairs minister Mr Janardan Singh Sigriwal of the BJP today picked a fight with a fellow NDA legislator in full public view near a busy . . .
- Kalam Draws Energy Map (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam today set out the roadmap for India’s energy independence, terming it the nation’s highest priority.
- Imposing Democracy By The West (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 27, 2006)
President Abdullah Saleh of Yemen has questioned the rationale behind imposing democracy on the developing world especially in the Muslim countries of Asia, Middle East and North Africa by the West and said ‘we know what democracy is’.
- Maleeha Lodhi May Join Un Chief Race (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 27, 2006)
Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf is likely to field former journalist Maleeha Lodhi, now Pakistan’s high commissioner to London, as his government’s candidate for the post of United Nations Secretary-General.
- `Cpi(m)-Tdp Alliance Will Not Have Any Impact' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Work in irrigation will have a bearing on polls: Digvijay
Exudes confidence Congress, allies will win the elections
- Sacrilege At Tirupati Hills (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jun 27, 2006)
The current initiative of Sri Swarupanandendra Swami of the Visakhapatnam-based Sri Sarada Peetham to mobilise Hindu seers to protect dharma in the face of rising depredations by evangelists has not come a day too soon.
- Why Saffron Can't Be Red (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 27, 2006)
As BJP and CPM have fundamental differences, the former will require a metamorphosis before it can learn from the latter, says Prafull Goradia.
- Crucial Mark-Up Vote On Nuclear Deal (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Jun 27, 2006)
Until Monday evening, the US Congress' House International Relations Committee was still fine-tuning the text of resolution on the US-India nuclear deal, which is scheduled to go in for a crucial "mark-up" vote in the House on Tuesday morning.
- Women Breathe Life Into Kuwait Politics (Times of India, HASSAN M FATTAH, Jun 27, 2006)
They came, young and old, rich and poor, eager to hear the latest stump speech and even more eager to make their presence felt.
- Us House, Senate Panels To Vote On Indo-Us N-Deal (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jun 27, 2006)
The US’ House of Representatives Committee on International Relations and the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs will vote on the India-US nuclear deal on June 27 and 28, respectively.
- Mulayam Announces Sops For Emergency Detainees (Tribune, Shahira Naim, Jun 27, 2006)
Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav today extended his generosity to political leaders arrested during Emergency by granting them a pension of Rs 500 per month and free travel along with an escort in state-run buses.
- Nda Mlas Fight In Chapra Street (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The Sports and Youth Affairs Minister of Bihar Janardan Singh Sigriwal today picked up a quarrel with a fellow NDA MLA in full public glare near a busy road-crossing here.
- Danger Signs (Tribune, Anita Inder Singh, Jun 27, 2006)
American and EU forces must stay in Afghanistan to counter extremism and help the government of President Hamid Karzai to forge security which is a prerequisite for state-building and human development.
- Mending Fences With Washington (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Jun 27, 2006)
Forget transatlantic squabbles over the US-led Iraq war and the accompanying tough talk by European Union leaders on making the 25-nation bloc a “counterweight” to the United States.
- Steel Wheels (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 27, 2006)
Laxmi Niwas Mittal’s successful $ 32.5 billion bid for Arcelor has taken him to the top of the world steel production heap.
- Across The Nathu La (Tribune, Lieut-Gen Baljit Singh (retd), Jun 27, 2006)
Three sovereign nations, China, India and Bhutan, have a common meeting ground at Nathu La - Jelap La.
- Nuke Deal Faces First Vote In Us Congress Today » (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Indian circles are guardedly optimistic on the eve of the first vote in the US Congress on the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- Bringing In The Maoists (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 27, 2006)
Nepal's Maoist leader Prachanda has suggested that his guerrillas and government troops join forces to form a single army.
- Politics And Profligate States (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, Jun 27, 2006)
After Independence the states have evolved on two different tracks. One, with the departure of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, the two most charismatic and centralising Prime Ministers, the states have acquired increasingly greater autonomy, . . .
- Drug Abuse : More A Health Problem (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Jun 27, 2006)
The involvement of a high profile deceased politician's son in an alleged drug abuse case has focussed attention on the sale of narcotics in the country.
- Un To Monitor Constituent Assembly Elections In Nepal (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The United Nations will monitor the ceasefire by the Army and Maoists during the constituent assembly elections in Nepal.
- Parched Pakistan Feuds Over $18 Bln Dam Projects (Reuters, SIMON CAMERON-MOORE, Jun 27, 2006)
High above the Indus river, straight white lines painted on the chaparral-covered hillsides mark the site of an ambitious, $7 billion dam project.
- The Intelligent Aam Lady’S Guide To Inflation (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jun 26, 2006)
I worked with the government for the first time in December, 1974. Food prices were rising by a fifth and energy prices had gone out of the window.
- Karunanidhi Opposes Nlc Disinvestment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Writes to Manmohan asking him to reconsider decision
Will amount to diluting agreed principles
DMK to join agitation against the decision
- Maoists Blast Former Mla's House (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Stepped up violence in Visakhapatnam Agency area
The former MLA's mother was alone in the house at the time of naxal attack
Balaraju was kidnapped by extremists in 1993
Maoists have been working for boycott of panchayat raj elections
- With Delay, Legal Loophole, Hazardous Oil Trickles Into India (Indian Express, Sonu Jain, Jun 26, 2006)
It has taken government five years to begin cleaning up the mess created by two lots of toxic waste oil, some 2,000 tonnes of it altogether. And so long did government dawdle in determining that the stuff was hazardous that it was too late to . . .
- Dawood On A Bangladesh Mission? (Times of India, Sumit Sen, Jun 26, 2006)
Reports of a recent secret meeting between absconding underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and two high-profile Bangladeshis — one, an extremely powerful young politician belonging to the ruling alliance and the other, a top national security intelligence . . .
- V.P. Singh Finds Virtues In Sonia (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jun 26, 2006)
Former Prime Minister V.P Singh today clarified that Congress President Sonia Gandhi had declined the Prime Minister’s post in 2004 not because of security concerns but because she did not want to give the BJP an opportunity to embarrass the new . . .
- Strike Over Killing Of 2 In Police Firing (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The entire Pattan town in north Kashmir observed a complete strike today in protest against the killing of a student and a woman, allegedly in firing by the security forces during demonstrations yesterday, even as the mourners attacked the Pattan . . .
- Test Of Will (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 26, 2006)
It's not so much that Afghanistan is a success and Iraq a failure in taking on the forces of global jehad, but rather that the failure in Iraq is causing Afghanistan itself to unravel.
- Five Militants, Soldier Killed In 4 Operations (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Even as suspected militants have gunned down a Jammu & Kashmir Police personnel in Dadsar village of Tral and a soldier of Rashtriya Rifles has died in a gunbattle in Kulgam, Police and security forces have killed five militants in four separate . . .
- Un Top Job Race: Tharoor To Campaign From July 1 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
India's nominee for the post of UN Secretary-General, Shashi Tharoor, will launch his campaign this week when he travels to Gambia to muster support of 53 countries of Africa.
- Delhi Police Interrogate Rahul Mahajan (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Delhi Police on Sunday questioned Rahul Mahajan, son of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, and Sudhanshu Mittal - Pramod Mahajan's close associate - in connection with the drug abuse case.
- Politics Spoiling Tryst With Sikh Destiny (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Himmat Singh Gill, Jun 26, 2006)
THE quad-centennial martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Arjan Devji and all the commemorative events connected with it will soon pass into history.
- Why Obc Fire Didn’T Spread South (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 26, 2006)
How is it that the south, particularly Tamil Nadu (TN), remained cool when protests against the move to provide reservation for OBCs in elite educational institutions raged like wild fire across north India?
- Subcontinental Drift (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jun 26, 2006)
Those European politicians have lost. Lakshmi Mittal has acquired Arcelor.
- Us Plans For Big Troop Cuts In Iraq (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The top US commander in Iraq has drafted a plan that projects steep reductions in the US military presence there by the end of 2007, The New York Times has reported.
- Getting India Into Innovative Mode (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jun 26, 2006)
If India is to innovate, the only way is to create competition for the IITs. As IITs are tightly controlled government monopolies, such competition has to come from . . .
- Shujaat Briefs Musharraf On Dissidents’ Lett (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
PML President Ch Shujaat Hussain has completed his inquiry about the letter written by some parliamentarians against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and has also taken President Pervez Musharraf into confidence in this regard, sources in the ruling . . .
- Sp-Bashing At Vp's Birthday Party (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was among the prominent personalities who felicitated former PM V P Singh on his 75th birthday on Sunday.
- Who Really Owns Bolivia? (The Economic Times, JOSEPH E STIGLITZ, Jun 26, 2006)
Even if Bolivia gets fair value for her natural wealth, she will need help not only to extract the resources but also to improve the health and education of all Bolivians to ensure long-term economic growth.
- Right To Information (Business Standard, Sunil Jain, Jun 26, 2006)
Now that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has got a committee to investigate the charges against AIIMS Director P Venugopal and whether he has run down the country’s premier hospital/medical college, one hopes its findings will be made public . . .
- Islamic Banking (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 26, 2006)
It's back in fashion and attracting hordes of investment bankers looking for higher margins.
- David Vs Goliath (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 26, 2006)
Elections to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) have been for two decades a rather quiet affair, but year 2006 promises to be different.
- Cdwp Urges Govt To Take Up Pollution Issue With India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Local experts say Indian power plants along border causing dense winter fog in Lahore
- Qazi Hussain Ahmad Versus Mqm (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 26, 2006)
At an all-parties conference (APC) called by the Jamaat-e-Islami, a joint resolution has demanded that the government drag Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain back to the country . . .
- The Saga Of Salwa Judum In Chhattisgarh (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 26, 2006)
The government's anti-Maoist strategy has pitted brother against brother and village against village. Civil strife is rife in Dantewada.
- Bhagyaraj Campaigns For Dpa Candidates (Hindu, Deepa H.Ramakrishnan, Jun 26, 2006)
No fiery speeches but the director conveyed what he wanted to Though he came quite late, the crowd waited patiently and moved along with him to all places that he visited .
- Formidable Task Ahead For Mcc Administrator (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Council tenure ends, promises of corporators unfulfilled
Increase in number of people living in slums
Poor quality water supplied to consumers
Waste remains uncleared for days in many areas
- Maoists Blast Ex-Mla's House In Visakhapatnam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Stepped up violence in Visakhapatnam Agency area
- Election Commission Awaiting Court Verdict On Negative Voting (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Electoral rolls in a much better shape: Gupta
- "We Are Trying To Find An Alternative Path For Our Own Development" (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jun 26, 2006)
The Left Front in West Bengal entered its 30th year in power on June 21. In an interview toThe Hindu, Chief MinisterBuddhadeb Bhattacharjeespeaks of the changing perspectives over the last three decades, the new Left alternative being considered . . .
- Last Chance Saloon For World Trade (Hindu, Heather Stewart, Jun 26, 2006)
The future of the WTO is in the balance unless nations rich and poor reach a deal soon.
- Lanka Wants Direct Deal With Ltte (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
With peace broker Norway failing to arrange a face-to-face meeting between the two sides, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse is seeking a direct deal with Tamil Tigers which would halt attacks in the island in return for containing a breakaway rebel
- Ally Dmk Joins Left On Nlc Divestment (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Jun 26, 2006)
In its first face-off with the Centre after assuming power in Tamil Nadu, the DMK has decided to oppose the Government’s move to disinvest 10 per cent in the public sector Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC).
- Rajnath Singh Criticises Upa's `Minority Appeasement' Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Criticises decision to allocate 15 per cent of welfare scheme funds for minorities
BJP demands `White Paper' on the country's economy
'Some influential persons are involved in the War Room leak case'
- Increase In Cases Of Asthma, Bronchitis In City (Hindu, Sahana Charan , Jun 26, 2006)
Sudden change in weather and rising pollution levels pose problems
Precautions
Avoid stepping out in bad weather
Always keep an inhaler handy
Keep away from highly polluted areas
Protect yourself with warm clothing during chilly weather
- Neighbour Trouble (Tribune, G.S. Bhargava, Jun 26, 2006)
Recent developments in Nepal and Sri Lanka are danger signals to India’s security. First, both the neighbouring States are in effect India’s security outposts. Secondly, internecine violence and domestic unrest in the countries are threatening to . . .
- Hasina Calls For Strengthening India-Bangladesh Relations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Fears electoral malpractices by BNP in next year's parliamentary elections
- Attack On Dervish (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 26, 2006)
In 1947 when the rest of the sub-continent had burnt in communal fire the Kashmir region remained remarkably calm. Jammu too had been besmirched in the inferno. In the late 1980s the Valley started losing its well-kept reputation of peace and harmony.
- India Votes For Shashi Tharoor (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Jun 26, 2006)
If the election of the UN Secretary General were to be held in India today, Shashi Tharoor would win by acclamation.
- Humane Hasina Laps Up Mother Teresa Award (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Former Bangladesh prime minister and Leader of Opposition Sheikh Hasina Wajed was on Sunday conferred the Mother Teresa Lifetime Achievement Award at Calcutta University.
- Ysr Makes Light Of Tdp Charge On Electoral Rolls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Telugu Desam Party accused of discrediting the ruling party
Chief Minister lists statistics to disprove TD claim
Only 2.60 per cent increase registered
People asked to bring irregularities to the notice of authorities
- Auto Majors' Bid For Sustainable Mobility (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
Challenge Bibendum of Michelin is the annual forum to focus on issues relating to clean, safe cars of today and tomorrow
The automobile industry already has the technologies needed to reduce pollution and improve safety, without compromising mobility.
- Singh, Sonia To Push Own Agendas (Telegraph, Radhika Ramaseshan, Jun 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are both expected to have their way in the monsoon session of Parliament.
- Advani Links Scorpene To Navy War Room Leak (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2006)
The Leader of the Opposition, Mr L.K. Advani, on Sunday claimed that the Navy war room leak case was linked to the Scorpene submarine deal.
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