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Articles 7521 through 7620 of 26693:
- Cpi(m) Gesture To People Of Palestine (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Appeals to all citizens to donate money
Concerned over `illegal and immoral financial blockade' imposed by U.S., E.U.
Palestinians facing a serious assault on basic rights, livelihood
- Special Court To Hear Rahul's Bail Plea (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
A special court on Monday accepted a revision petition filed by the Delhi police, seeking a hearing of the bail application by Rahul Mahajan, son of the slain Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, by a court designated for cases under the . . .
- Russy’S Brother Baji (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 13, 2006)
There were two Parsis who made news, literally, in the Bombay where I spent my youth in the 1950s — Russy Karanjia and Dosabhai Karaka. Karanjia was editor of Blitz, a progressive, aggressive, raucous, sensation-loving weekly.
- Voting From Abroad (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 13, 2006)
The government’s plans to give voting rights to NRIs fulfils a long-standing demand of the Indians living abroad and is likely to be welcomed within the country as well.
- Incumbent Assembly To Elect President, Says (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
PML Secretary-General Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that the incumbent assembly would elect the president and the election would be held according to the schedule.
- Debate Over Iraq War Back In Washington (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
The No. 1 issue for American voters - the future of the Iraq war - moves to the fore this week, both among President Bush's wartime advisers and on the floor of Congress.
- Sense And Sensuality: New Food Writing (Business Standard, Nilanjana S Roy, Jun 13, 2006)
Just a decade ago, food memoirs and histories were as exotic as the cheeses and chocolates kind friends would bring back from “phoren”. Now that even Manchegos, Reblochons and a growing selection of gourmet chocolates are available if you know . . .
- The Case Of The Curious Rate Hike (The Financial Express, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Jun 13, 2006)
The timing of last Thursday’s interest rate hike suggests more of politics than economics.
- Tv Channels And The Hudood Debate (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 13, 2006)
The current debate about the abolition of Hudood laws is throwing up an interesting array of opinion.
- India’S Problem, Kashmir’S Problem (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 13, 2006)
The sex scandal that opened up a can of worms in Jammu and Kashmir more than a month ago continues to elicit outraged protests in the state.
- A Hand In The Games (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jun 13, 2006)
As the months roll on, one is rather alarmed by the lack of any fresh, real and appealing initiatives, at the ground level, which could have been actioned virtually immediately, to show some tangible results before the term of this government comes . . .
- One Killed In Jammu Grenade Attack (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
One person was killed and 29 others injured when the militants hurled three grenades in a row at the crowded bus stand situated in Jammu this morning.
- Long On Promises, Short On Delivery: The Budget For 2006-07 (Dawn, Shahid Kardar, Jun 13, 2006)
The manner in which the budget speech in the National Assembly was delivered the other day, one was left wondering if it was connected with the budget for the year 2006-07 or an act of mocking at the performance of previous civilian governments with . . .
- Rs 1000 Crore Private Investments For Kerala Tourism (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Jun 13, 2006)
The Left government in Kerala has announced it is all set to draw private investment worth Rs 1,000 crore into its tourism sector within this year itself.
- Taxes By The Litre (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Jun 13, 2006)
When world crude oil prices go up, the consumer has to pay higher taxes. Not fair
- Increase In Drug Trafficking (Daily Excelsior, SREEDHAR, Jun 13, 2006)
In the middle of the night on June 1, Rahul Mahajan, son of late Pramod Mahajan and one of his accomplices Vivek Moitra could procure narcotics for personal use in the national capital, surprised every one.
- Bush War Cabinet To Meet On Iraq Review (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
US President George W Bush convenes a war council this week hoping to build momentum after Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s death, but the big question overhanging the talks is when American troops will finally return from Iraq.
- Distressing Illness (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 13, 2006)
Bengal Congress must decide where it stands
If the Congress is toying with the idea of a mid-term poll to cash in on the trauma within the BJP, as is suggested by CPI-M leaders on the sidelines of the central committee meeting in Hyderabad, that . . .
- The Perils Of Dissent In U.S. Universities (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Jun 13, 2006)
The quest for sanity should begin by undoing thought-control devices such as the Campus Watch in American universities.
- Re-Energising The Gulf Bilaterals (Indian Express, P.R. KUMARASWAMY, Jun 13, 2006)
When Shaikh Sabha al-Ahamd al-Jaber al-Sabah arrives in India on Wednesday for a six-day state visit, he would be marking a new phase in Indo-Kuwaiti relationship.
- Essays On Gender Issues (Hindu, CAVERY BOPAIAH, Jun 13, 2006)
A wonderful compilation of Amartya Sen's work
- Guantanamo: U.S. Hard Line Provokes Censure (Hindu, Suzanne Goldenberg, Jun 13, 2006)
Renewed calls to bring inmates to trial or close down the camp
- In India, More College Seats To Lower Castes (Christian Science Monitor, ANUJ CHOPRA , Jun 13, 2006)
When Nitin Kamble was growing up, a career in information technology was unimaginable. He was, after all, born into a low-caste community, and raised in a tiny hamlet in rural India.
- Football Envy At The Un (Deccan Herald, Kofi A. Annan, Jun 13, 2006)
Talent, teamwork and a level playing field - it's no wonder we look up to World Cup
- In Defence Of The Charter Of Democracy (Deccan Herald, Arif Jamal, Jun 13, 2006)
The first step would be to field joint candidates in the coming elections and not leave the political arena to undemocratic forces.
- After Zarqawi, What? (Pioneer, B Raman, Jun 13, 2006)
If the US is serious about reaping the benefits of the death of its biggest enemy in Iraq, it should not be seen working against the Sunnis, says B Raman.
- A Regional Grouping Spreads Its Wings (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Jun 13, 2006)
Whether one sees it as a forum for regional cooperation and stability or as a new military alliance along the lines of NATO, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation today is an international body of considerable weight.
- Helping A Friend (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 12, 2006)
While there is nothing new in India providing financial and other forms of assistance to Nepal, the announcement of a Rs.1000 crore aid package during the recent visit of Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala is significant.
- Indian-American Wins Long Beach Council Seat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Indian-American Suja Lowenthal has won the city council election for Long Beach in Los Angeles.
- Congress, Dmk Continue Talks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Aicc secretary coordinating the parleys
- Us Aid Cut:an Eye-Opener (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 12, 2006)
The US House of Representatives has substantially reduced military and economic aid for Pakistan for the next financial year. The cut, which, according to some reports, is in the range of 200 to 350 million dollar has been made on the pretext of the . . .
- Sonia's Victory Hailed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Many top Urdu poets assembled at the imposing Iqbal Maidan in the State Capital on Saturday night to participate in an all-India Mushaira especially organised to celebrate the Congress President Sonia Gandhi's record victory in the Rae Bareli election.
- The Importance Of Nurturing Talent (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jun 12, 2006)
Statistically, talent is equally distributed among all communities and classes. The final success depends on how well the talent is nurtured.
- Dealing With Market Manipulators (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 12, 2006)
The Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for once seems to have acted well in time.
- Ramachandra Gowda Warns Nice (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
If the company tries to go beyond its limits, it will have to face the consequences'
- Reds Planning To Smash And Grab (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 12, 2006)
Congress must realise that CPM's ultimate aim is to capture power at the Centre, not to float a Third Front, says Prafull Goradia.
- Much Ado About Reservation (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 12, 2006)
Social justice can be ensured by rearranging the starting blocks rather than interfering with the race. This is the method adopted by JNU, where the underprivileged are allowed some grace marks while competing with others.
- Two Wasted Years (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 12, 2006)
UPA regime has not only failed to stem the growth of terrorism and corruption, but also given fillip to casteism and communalism, says YK Sharma.
- Coalition Or Arm-Twisting? (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jun 12, 2006)
The tragedy for the Mahajan family continues as Mr Rahul Mahajan is in custody and his father's secretary Bibek Maitra is dead.
- No Decision Yet On Giving Freedom To Oil Firms On Prices: Deora (Hindu, N. Ravi Kumar, Jun 12, 2006)
"Increase in crude oil prices has hit developing nations"
Focus on New Exploration Licensing Policy
Three gas pipeline projects under consideration
- Court Order Will Not Be Dishonoured On Bmic Issue, Says Deve Gowda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Former Prime Minister refuses to divulge Government's approach
- Militants Blow Up Railway Tracks In Assam (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Jun 12, 2006)
Strategy Group of the Unified Command to intensify counter insurgency operations
ULFA mount attacks for third consecutive day
Police party attacked in Tinsukia district
- Tribals An Unwilling Wall (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Jun 12, 2006)
The Independent Initiative’s visit to Dantewada in Chhattisgarh has thrown up more questions than answers.
- Karat And Stick (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jun 12, 2006)
Rich kids and Brinda Karat don’t know this: she’s their champion
- It’S Some More Of A Good Thing (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 12, 2006)
Positive discrimination needs to expand in India. But the rules of the game need to be revisited
- Land Of His Father (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 12, 2006)
Not even Congress and BJP national leaders have the guts to speak for urban regeneration
- Congress Cuts Pak Aid, Bush Nose (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Jun 12, 2006)
The US Congress and Bush administration may be parting ways over how to treat America's client state, Pakistan.
- Cast It Aside (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 12, 2006)
Middle class tells government: equity isn’t the enemy of merit, Mandal is
- Chinese Lessons (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 12, 2006)
Pratap Bhanu Mehta This is the final part of a two-part article
The author is president, Centre for Policy Research
Those, like Qin Hui, calling for political reforms sooner rather than later make one additional argument. In China, much . . .
- Bengal Orders Survey Of Minorities (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
For the first time, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s government has commissioned a survey of the state’s minority communities with the aim of assessing their position in society.
- Nepal Parliament Session Adjourned To Mollify Maoists (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Jun 12, 2006)
Peace efforts in Nepal have run into rough weather after the government refused to dissolve the revived House of Representatives, something that the rebel Maoists have been clamouring for.
- Arcelor Faces The Russian Roulette (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Arcelor’s directors are expected to rebuff Mittal’s advances formally for a second time and reject its offer after a meeting that starts at 1300 GMT.
- Friends And Neighbours (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 12, 2006)
Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala’s first visit abroad after he assumed office at the helm of the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) was appropriately enough to New Delhi.
- Planning Punjab’S Future (Tribune, B S Thaur, Jun 12, 2006)
The Punjab government was on cloud nine a while ago. Big industrialists appeared, descending on the state.
- "Indo-Israel Ties Should Not Be At The Expense Of Palestinians" (OutLook, PINHAS INBARI, Jun 12, 2006)
Saddled with running a bankrupt Palestinian Authority, the Hamas PM faces pressure from the Israeli President's call for a referendum on the right of Israel to exist alongside Palestine.
- Nepal House Strips King Of Veto Powers (Pioneer, PTI, Jun 12, 2006)
In a fresh move to curtail his authority, Nepal's Parliament has unanimously voted to strip King Gyanendra of his right to veto laws, ensuring a purely ceremonial role for the once powerful monarch.
- Nris To Get Voting Rights Soon (Tribune, Swati Chaturvedi, Jun 12, 2006)
Crores of non-resident Indians (NRIs) across the world will soon have the right to vote with the Department of Personnel and Training and the Law Ministry having prepared a Draft Bill to this effect.
- Snub To Cong In Hug For Desam (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
The CPM today tied up with the Telugu Desam Party for the June 28 state panchayat polls over Congress protests, sending its central ally a stern signal amid the fuel price standoff.
- Freebie At The Cost Of Exchequer (Daily Excelsior, Sisir Basu, Jun 12, 2006)
The Railways Minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, has announced introduction of high speed passenger trains on the lines of bullet trains in Japan.
- U.S. Airlines Can Find Capital For Right Deal (Reuters, John Crawley, Jun 12, 2006)
A Bush administration plan to ease restrictions on foreign investment in U.S. airlines could help a struggling industry, but analysts and consultants say there is plenty of money at home for the right deal.
- Arcelor To Make Statement On Mittal Decision Monday (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Arcelor's chairman said the steelmaker would issue a statement at 0500 GMT on Monday about its board's decision on a 22 billion euro ($27.9 billion) takeover offer from rival Mittal Steel.
- Sikkim's Buddhists Meditate On Waning Influence (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Jun 12, 2006)
A group of shaven-headed boys dressed in maroon robes stand nervously under a tree clutching Buddhist texts, waiting their turn to show their mastery of the Tibetan scriptures to a stern-looking monk.
- Palestinian Referendum Meaningless: Olmert (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert dismissed a referendum on a Palestinian statehood proposal as "meaningless" in an interview with British newspapers published on Saturday.
- The Fundamentalist Challenge (Dawn, Tahir Mirza, Jun 11, 2006)
The so-called war on terror has confused the real fundamentalist challenge.
- Cpm No To Mid-Term Eledtion (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
The CPI-M will dump the United Progressive Alliance if the Congress presses for a mid-term election. This has comprehensively overtaken the issue of examining if the party is really gaining ground under the present dispensation.
- Have No Reservations About Quotas (The Economic Times, ASHUTOSH MISRA, Jun 11, 2006)
Reservations may seem to be a case of robbing Paul to pay Peter, but they hold some collateral gains for the country. One has only to shut out the casteist mudslinging to see the blessings in disguise.
- Us Team Arrives In India To Sort Out N-Deal (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jun 11, 2006)
US delegation will reach India on Sunday (today) to iron out differences between India and the US on implementing the nuclear accord agreed in the joint statements by George Bush and Manmohan Singh in July 2005 and March 2006.
- Nepal Has Always Been A Secular State: Advani (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Friday said the neighbouring Nepal had been a secular state all along even though the party president Rajanth Singh wanted it to retain its identity as the only Hindu state in the world.
- Setting Our House In Order (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Jun 11, 2006)
The dynamism of India's parliamentary democracy is vitiated by the blatant misuse of institutions meant to preserve law and order.
- The Future: Productivity And Sustainability (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Jun 11, 2006)
There is a need to focus on improving factor productivity, R&D and environmental concerns
- Nation That Kills Talent (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Jun 11, 2006)
Education, Bertrand Russell remarked, is the key to the new world.
- Indonesia: Quake And Politics (Frontline, P.S. Suryanarayana, Jun 11, 2006)
Indonesia has hardly gone off the international community's natural disaster monitors since the horrific Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004.
- One Flew Over The Issues' Nest (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 11, 2006)
What makes our media the devil's advocate? What makes it soft towards terrorists and critical towards its own security forces? The answer lies in the Lib-Left . . .
- Pro-Quota Activists Heckle Bajaj (Pioneer, TN Raghunatha, Jun 11, 2006)
Ahead of the June 15 Rajya Sabha polls in which he is contesting, NCP-Shiv Sena-BJP sponsored Independent candidate, noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj faced protests from a group of pro-reservation activists at a function convened here on Saturday . . .
- Bukhari Launches Islamist Front (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
Enthused by the electoral performance of Maulana Badruddin Ajmal's Assam United Democratic Front and in a renewed attempt to make a determined entry into politics, Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari of Delhi's Jama Masjid on Saturday launched the . . .
- Rising Tide Of Terror (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 11, 2006)
For long India has been under the self-delusion that Pakistan would stop cross-border terrorism and that we should continue to negotiate and treat our neighbour with kid gloves.
- Blog Me On (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Jun 11, 2006)
The only way to challenge the bias and arrogance of the liberal media elite is by using the power of words and the force of technology against it.
- Abbas Sets Date For Referendum Opposed By Hamas (Reuters, WAFA AMR, Jun 11, 2006)
President Mahmoud Abbas, stepping up his power struggle with the Hamas-led Palestinian government, on Saturday set a July 26 referendum on a statehood proposal that implicitly recognises Israel.
- Pak Rights Record Prompts Us Aid Cut (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
The USA has slashed about 350 million dollars foreign aid to Pakistan, citing its poor human rights record and failure to to do enough to improve democracy.
- The Upsc Challenge (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 11, 2006)
Coaching centres in Delhi, which have a creditable record, attract civil services aspirants from across the country.
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