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Articles 11221 through 11320 of 26693:
- Implications Of Mirwaiz Formula (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 06, 2006)
Aphc chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq has said that Kashmir issue should not be viewed on religious or cultural grounds. At a Press conference, he said Kashmir should be one unit including Ladakh, Jammu and Northern Areas of Pakistan.
- Shutting Out The Past (Telegraph, Soumitra Das, Apr 06, 2006)
In whatever stage of dilapidation they may be, Calcutta’s heritage buildings are the only extant and visible indication of the city’s once truly cosmopolitan culture, says Soumitra Das
- Pro-India Politician Killed, Four Injured In Held-Kashmir (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
A local politician was shot dead by suspected Muslim rebels in Indian-held Kashmir on Wednesday, while four people were injured in a separate attack in the region, police said.
- Pakistan Will Maintain Minimum Deterrence, Says Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Formation Commanders stress need for disaster management policy and apparatus
- Staring At An Electoral Meltdown (The Economic Times, P R RAMESH, Apr 05, 2006)
Last weekend, The Times of India published a report about a Congress-sponsored pre-election survey. It said the Congress would experience electoral meltdown in four of the five poll-bound states.
- Budget Session To Reconvene From May 10 (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The second part of the Budget Session of Parliament, which was abruptly adjourned during the recess, will reconvene on May 10.
- Jitters On The Left (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 05, 2006)
The memorandum submitted to the Election Commission by Left Front leaders on Monday, protesting against the manner in which the former has been going about arranging for the forthcoming Assembly election in West Bengal, is a clear indication of the . . .
- Behind Every Brave Soldier... (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Apr 05, 2006)
It is always there for you. You seek it out in times of trouble but don't think about it when the going is good. It belongs to you and is usually taken for granted.
- Cong Praises Poll Decorum (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The Congress today hailed the people of Assam as well as all insurgent groups while the Communist Party of India (CPI) congratulated the Election Commission for ensuring a peaceful first phase Assembly polls that witnessed a 68 per cent turn out . . .
- Rule Roulette (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 05, 2006)
MLAs in Orissa are now being trained in how to vote.
- Hamas Minister To Visit China And East Asia (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
China says it respects Hamas’ election victory
- Hovering Clouds Of Pessimism (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Municipal elections held on February 8 in the shadow of Maoist attacks and a boycott by political parties painted a sorry picture of Nepal, even as it further shrunk King Gyanendra's options.
- India To Set Off Pr Blitz On Nuclear Deal (Deccan Herald, K S Subrahmanya, Apr 05, 2006)
Over the next two weeks, Delhi will play host to as many as three US Congressional delegations in not-so-veiled efforts to secure their endorsement for the nuclear deal that ran into some initial trouble in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- The Elections That Matter (Hindu, Polly Toynbee , Apr 05, 2006)
The story of the coming local polls in England and Wales will also be about how they affect Tony Blair's future.
- Mphasis Bfl: Not In Sync (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
EDS' offer to MphasiS BFL shareholders may be at a 30 per cent premium to the 26-week average price but it falls a little short of the current market price. Plus, the fact that the offer is conditional to EDS acquiring a 51.72% stake indicates . . .
- Sp To Field “Strong” Candidate Against Sonia (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh is confident of winning the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat by fielding a “strong candidate” who will defeat AICC President Sonia Gandhi in the May 8 by poll.
- Nda Wants Central Forces For Bengal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
An NDA delegation today met the Election Commission and urged that all voting booths in West Bengal, where the first phase of Assembly elections are scheduled for April 17, be guarded by Central forces.
- Jayalalithaa For Formation Of Cauvery Delta Authority (Hindu, G. Srinivasan , Apr 05, 2006)
It should have power to open the dam in Karnataka and release water
Jayalalithaa says response to her campaign everywhere is overwhelming
DMK promise to provide free colour television sets "not practicable"
- `Indian Kids Are Increasingly Becoming Technologically Savvy' (Hindu, Madhur Tankha, Apr 05, 2006)
With 40 per cent of the children living in 14 cities across the country using computers, 74 per cent of them aspiring to own jazzy mobile camera phones and an overwhelming majority picking up a leading mobile phone brand as their favourite, Indian . . .
- Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project: Talks To Resolve Dispute Fail (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Goa Government insists on referring the issue to a tribunal
- Re-Polling In 5 Polling Stations In Assam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Malfunctioning of EVMs, tampering by miscreants responsible
- Pmk Fully Endorses Dmk Election Promises (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Resolves to highlight its salient features during poll campaign
- An Emergency For Rural Childhood (Hindu, Krishna Kumar, Apr 05, 2006)
The challenge of educational reform in the age of globalisation is very complex and rural children are especially vulnerable at a time when India is witnessing an unprecedented economic growth.
- Notification For First Phase Of Polls Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
It will set poll process in motion in Mahe and Yanam regions
Last date for making nominations is April 12 both for Mahe and Yanam
Scrutiny of nominations for Mahe region on April 15; Yanam on April 13
- Reverse Politics Of Minorityism: Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
My suggestion to minorities is to work for the spread of literacy and quality education among themselves: Advani
- End Minorityism, Join Hands, Advani Tells Congress (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader LK Advani said on Tuesday that if the Congress shuns minorityism in politics and governance, it would set a firm foundation of cooperation with the BJP making common cause with the Congress.
- Hamas Leader Takes Conciliatory Note In U.N. Letter (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The Palestinians' new Hamas foreign minister has written U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan referring to a "two-state solution" for the Middle East, a conciliatory phrase the world should take note of, a top Palestinian diplomat said on Tuesday.
- Nepalese Police Arrest 40 Protestors, Political Leaders (Press Trust of India, Shirish B Pradhan, Apr 05, 2006)
In a major crackdown ahead of tomorrow's anti-King general strike by opposition parties, police today arrested some 40 protestors from the Nepalese captial and took into custody several political leaders after raiding their houses.
- In The Groove (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Apr 05, 2006)
The US recognizes south Asia as India’s sphere of influence
- Sonia Turf Visa Only For Rahul (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Rahul Gandhi will manage his mother’s Lok Sabha byelection from Rae Bareli.
- Saddam Faces New Genocide Trial (Reuters, Mussab al-Khairallah, Apr 05, 2006)
Saddam Hussein will stand trial on new charges of genocide against Kurds in the late 1980s, the court trying him for crimes against humanity said on Tuesday.
- 3rd Cong Councillor Killed In One Month (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Congress party has become the unidentified gunman’s target number one ahead of by-elections for the Assembly segments in Baramulla district.
- Will India Emerge As Global Power ? (Daily Excelsior, Abhijit Patwardhan, Apr 05, 2006)
For sceptics, the suggestion of an area of peace in Asia remains wishful thinking.
- American Ceos Join Ranks Over Indo-Us Nuke Deal (Hindustan Times, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Apr 05, 2006)
Ahead of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's Congressional testimony on the Indo-US nuclear deal on Wednesday, top US business leaders have asked legislators to pass laws needed for atomic energy cooperation with India saying the "historic opportunity"
- Karzai Arrives On April 9 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is arriving here on April 9 on a week-long visit to this country for discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders on a whole range of bilateral, regional and international issues as well as . . .
- Indian Islamic Schools Offer Lesson In Harmony (Reuters, BAPPA MAJUMDAR, Apr 05, 2006)
Indian schoolgirl Julita Oraon, a devout Christian, never misses Sunday mass, but the rest of her week is spent studying Arabic and Sufi literature among other subjects at an Islamic religious school, or madrasa.
- Congress Spectacle (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 05, 2006)
With the election process under way, the predicament of the Congress gets more and more complex, even a touch comical. The latest roadblock is its failure to decide on a candidate against Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee .
- Tn: Rift In Jd(u) Over Alliance With Bjp (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Rift appeared today in JD(U) over the tie-up with BJP for the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu with national president George Fernandez rejecting an accord signed between supporters of Sharad Yadav, the party's parlimentary board president, and state leaders
- Peace Won’T Come This Way (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Apr 05, 2006)
The vast majority of western commentators are convinced that last week’s Israeli election signifies a crucial break from the past: for the first time most voters rejected Eretz Israel, the long-nurtured notion that one day the territory of Israel . . .
- Saddam Faces Genocide Trial (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Saddam Hussein will stand trial on new charges of genocide against Kurds in the late 1980s, the court trying him for crimes against humanity said on Tuesday.
- Investigating Disappearances (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 05, 2006)
A disturbing phenomenon that has late surfaced in Pakistan is that of ‘disappearances’.
- Identity Crisis (Pioneer, BC Dutta, Apr 05, 2006)
Many Muslims living in various Hindi-Urdu speaking States of undivided India, who had endorsed the creation of Pakistan, migrated to East Pakistan after partition.
- Change Is Possible (Deccan Herald, V Pradeep Kumar, Apr 05, 2006)
Meet India, the land of diversities or unity in diversity, as we like it to be. A country which is being wooed by everyone right from USA, the self-proclaimed guardian of this world to Iran, at the other end of the spectrum. Despite living in . . .
- Faux Pas (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 05, 2006)
By not voting, Dr Singh disregards the electoral system
- Another Musharraf Regime? (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 05, 2006)
Pakistan is an illiberal democracy since political engineering would ensure Musharraf’s next electoral victory
- In Indira’S Footsteps (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Apr 05, 2006)
Last week this column suggested that the Congress should be buried. Some elaboration is in order.
- Budget Session To Resume On May 10 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The Budget session of Parliament, which was adjourned in the midst of a controversy over the office-of-profit issue, will resume on May 10. The second part of the seventh session of the House will commence on May 10 and is likely to conclude on May 23.
- Office Of Profit: Upa Overlooked Intricacy (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 05, 2006)
More on office of profit from the CPI(M), now that the Government has not taken its suggestion for a short session of Parliament to add to the list of positions that MPs may hold without being disqualified.
- Up A Window Of Opportunity, But Will The Congress Use It? (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Apr 05, 2006)
Now that the Election Commission has announced the by-election in Rae Bareli on May 8, the tempo will start building in Sonia Gandhi’s constituency.
- The Case Of The Missing Teachers (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 05, 2006)
With one in four government primary school teachers absent on any given day, and only one in two teaching, India is wasting much of its budget for education, a study finds.
- Time For Equanimity At Nirvachan Sadan (Hindu, Harish Khare , Apr 05, 2006)
The maturity and wisdom with which the BJP's memorandum on Election Commissioner Navin Chawla is handled will probably help deepen lawful governance.
- Bjp Demands Ec Action Against Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
A delegation of BJP leaders met the Chief Election Commissioner, Mr BB Tandon, here today to demand “punitive action” against the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, for allegedly violating the EC’s model code of conduct by announcing a Rs 602 . . .
- Bureaucracy’S Role (Statesman, D BANDYOPADHYAY, Apr 04, 2006)
Civil Servants Not Obliged To Carry Out Illegal Orders
- Invading Falkland Cowardly Act’ (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Argentina’s war with Britain over the Falkland Islands was a crime committed by a cowardly military dictatorship, but the South American country will never abandon its claim to sovereignty of the islands, President Mr Nestor Kirchner said
- Jd(s) Fields Rufus Daniel In Kovalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Neelalohithadasan Nadar resigns as MLA, to contest as Independent
- The True ‘Heroes’ Of Our Times (Daily Excelsior, S.V. Vaidyanathan, Apr 04, 2006)
Unlike the economic establishment in India that comprises economic bureaucrats, journalists, academics (Indian and non-resident Indians) and is all gung ho about the emergence of neoliberal economic globalisation since the beginnings of . . .
- Indian Islamic Schools Offer Lesson In Harmony (Reuters, BAPPA MAJUMDAR, Apr 04, 2006)
Indian schoolgirl Julita Oraon, a devout Christian, never misses Sunday mass, but the rest of her week is spent studying Arabic and Sufi literature among other subjects at an Islamic religious school, or madrasa.
- Bjp-Ruled States Asked To Checkconversions, Cow Slaughter (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Toeing the Sangh Parivar line, BJP president Rajnath Singh has asked his party Governments in states to implement the ‘Hindutva’ agenda including a check on cow slaughter and religious conversions and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
- J&k Bank Is Not A State: Full Bench (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan went berserk adjoining Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s residence at Wazarat Road in the City here late this evening killing his three colleagues including a CRPF Inspector and two head constables
- Withdraw Italian Troops From Iraq If Elected: Prodi (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Centre-left candidate for Prime Minister Romano Prodi said that he would pull Italian troops out from Iraq "as soon as possible" if his coalition wins general elections this month.
- Jawan Shoots Down Colleagues At Cm House (Telegraph, Otmar Issing, Apr 04, 2006)
Apparently denied leave, a jawan opened fire on his colleagues at the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister’s official residence, killing three.
- Death In The Crib (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 04, 2006)
Collective shame in Burdwan
- You Can Decide Not To Vote (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Apr 04, 2006)
Election fever is sweeping Tamil Nadu with two major electoral combines and smaller parties reeling out promises. Most parties have released their manifestos and the lists of candidates for the May 8 Assembly elections.
- 68 Per Cent Polling Recorded In Assam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
65 of 126 constituencies covered in the first phase; rain affects voting in Guwahati
- Hamas Tries To Balance Conflicting Demands For Legitimacy, Right To Resist (Jordan Times, Amy Teibel and Sara Toth, Apr 04, 2006)
The Palestinians' new Hamas leaders have made it clear they will not pursue or punish fighters for attacking Israel, justifying a deadly suicide bombing last week as a legitimate act of resistance.
- The Game Is Afoot (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 04, 2006)
The ruling party’s new pledges and reiteration of old ones mark the rolling out of the government’s election campaign.
- Cpi(m) Hits Out At Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
His statement on UPA a sign of desperation: Politbureau member
Other statements
Election results will strengthen anti-communalist forces in the country
It will provide a lesson to the UPA Government to change its "anti-people" policies
- Popularise Job Guarantee Scheme: Gopalkrishna Gandhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
West Bengal Governor delivers sixth convocation address of KSOU
- Bc Voter List For Panchayat Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Directed by the State Election Commission, the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department has asked the district Panchayat officers, chief executive officers of Zilla Parishad and the Collectors to identify Backward Class voters for Panchayat . . .
- Meenakshi Temple To Develop `Secular Garden' Near City (Hindu, CP Bhambri, Apr 04, 2006)
Plan to raise 690 trees on an expanse of five acres
- Ec Receives 113 Petitions (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
The petitions seeking disqualification of MPs and MLAs from various States over the controversy on holding office of profit continued to mount with the Election Commission receiving some more complaints today.
- Poll Panel To Decide On Filing Slp In Nataraj Transfer Case (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
State Election department has sent judgment copy to Commission
Electors Photo Identity Cards programme to continue till month-end
Paramilitary forces to come to the State a few days ahead of polling
- Rae Bareli By-Election On May 8 (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 04, 2006)
By-election to the Rae Bareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh will be held on May 8. The Election Commission announced this on Monday.
- Bjp Seeks Action Against Manmohan For `Violation' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Petition submitted to the CEC
- Implications Of N-Deal With India (Dawn, Talat Masood, Apr 04, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear deal signed during President Bush’s recent visit to South Asia is meant to turn the relationship between the two states into strategic partnership.
- Ulfa Leader's Mother Votes "For Peace" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Miliki Barua, mother of Paresh Barua, `Commander-in-Chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), exercised her franchise on Monday, saying she had "voted for peace" in the State.
- Uma Bharti Meets Tandon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Seeking registration of political party
- Left Objects To Central Forces In Poll Booths (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Protests other measures in West Bengal
"Security forces from outside the State may lead to communication problem"
"The basis for ascertaining booth-capturing is not clear."
- Pollution-Hit Farmers, Residents Plan To Boycott Assembly Election (Hindu, L. Renganathan , Apr 04, 2006)
They demand compensation for irreparable damage caused to the Noyyal river
- Rebels: Congress Wields Carrot And Stick (Hindu, Girish Menon, Apr 04, 2006)
Some of them have already withdrawn from the fray
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