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Articles 13121 through 13220 of 26693:
- Of Gags And Licences (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Feb 24, 2006)
On February 21, a court in Austria sentenced the British “historian”, David Irving, to three years’ imprisonment for denying the Nazi Holocaust against Jews in a speech made to a neo-Nazi meeting as far back as 1989.
- Manmohan Hits Back At Opposition For (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
In a hard hitting response to the opposition charge that he was in office but not in power, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today virtually described the BJP as fascist party which allowed "shadowy organisations" to interfere in the work . . .
- The Wheat Imbroglio (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Feb 24, 2006)
It’s because of hoarding of wheat by big players that the price of the golden grain has risen sharply
- ‘Like Americans, The People Of India Have Suffered From Terrorist Attacks On Home Soil’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 24, 2006)
I came here today to talk about America’s relationship with two key nations in Asia, India and Pakistan.
- Zoonooses & The Risky Cabbage (Deccan Herald, Sakuntala Narasimhan, Feb 24, 2006)
If you thought news about the bird flu scare is only of relevance to non-vegetarians, think again, because this issue symbolises a much larger one about lifestyles and the pursuit of corporate profits at the expense of human health.
- Fm May Go Easy On Reforms (Deccan Herald, Aditya Raj Das, Feb 24, 2006)
The link between assembly polls in five states and the budget is likely to be reflected in P Chidambaram’s budget
- Imagining India As Hindu Rashtra (Hindu, Jyotirmaya Sharma, Feb 24, 2006)
Golwalkar's birth centenary celebrations are an opportunity for the RSS and the Sangh Parivar to come clean on their stand about their continued fidelity to the idea of a Hindu rashtra.
- Samarra's Tragedy: The Past And The Future (Hindu, Saeed Naqvi, Feb 24, 2006)
The cameras are on the fallen dome of a great shrine in Samarra and waiting to see if Shias and Sunnis will be at each other's throats.
- Djinn Of Ethnic Conflict Let Out Of Bottle (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Feb 24, 2006)
US envoy to Iraq’s stance is a reversal of Bush administration strategy based on rule by loyal factions
- Bold Decisions, Clever Moves In Kerala (Hindu, C. Gouridasan Nair, Feb 24, 2006)
The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front sees an opportunity in the discontentment of the silent majority. The ruling United Democratic Front leadership is banking on what it believes is a `feel good' factor among the people.
- Recipe Of Total Collapse In Iraq (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 24, 2006)
A bomb blast destroyed the dome of Imam Ali al-Hadi’s mausoleum in northern town of Samarra in Iraq on Wednesday prompting reprisal attacks against 27 Sunni mosques in Baghdad. Six Sunnis were reportedly killed in these attacks as thousands . . .
- Another Day In The Life Of Bam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Back in November 2004, we reported on a photographic project that documented the rebuilding of the Iranian city of Bam after an earthquake killed 30,000 people on December 26 2003.
- Shuffle The Pack (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 23, 2006)
The parameters of an identity are elusive. They are certainly eluding the 30,000 voters in Nadia and Murshidabad who need to replace the voter identity cards they have lost.
- School For Reform (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 23, 2006)
A stay abroad, however brief, gives a welcome change of perspective to the view of home news.
- Introduce Values In Education (Daily Excelsior, Lt Col R K Langar, Feb 23, 2006)
In ancient days, India followed the Gurukul system of education where students were placed under direct supervision of teacher. Indian sacred literature like the Vedas and Upanishads formed the core of teaching.
- A Rough Journey Down The Line (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Feb 23, 2006)
The third Rail Budget of the UPA Government is all set to be unveiled on Friday and the Railway Minister, Mr Lalu Prasad, will once again show his legerdemain of keeping the rail users happy by not resorting to any hike either in the passenger . . .
- Leading By Example (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 23, 2006)
After all the bad press that our politicians receive, the unswerving display of consistency by our parliamentarians brings a tear to our eyes.
- Tigers Against Truce Pact Change (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Talks between Sri Lanka’s warring parties were off to a rocky start here today with Tamil Tigers immediately rejecting a government demand for amending the present ceasefire agreement and mediator Norway warning that expectations should not be high.
- Not Unexpected (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Sangma still king of his castle
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Nationalist Congress Party candidate PA Sangma’s victory in the by-election from the Tura constituency was a foregone conclusion, the only major point of interest being his margin of victory.
- Huntington’S Forebodings (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Feb 23, 2006)
Followers of the great Semitic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam share a common belief in the Old Testament.
- Resisting Filial Pulls (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 23, 2006)
Better late than not at all. By suspending from the party Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and 39 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the Janata Dal (Secular) high command has brought to an end an untenable state of affairs in the organisation.
- Kashmir Maha Panchayat: Learning From History (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 23, 2006)
The Delhi Conference on Jammu and Kashmir offers the prospect of a dialogue with the State's peoples — and a break with a flawed history of back-room deal making.
- No Headcount (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 23, 2006)
Armed forces are pride of the nation
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s announcement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that there will be no headcount of Muslims in the armed forces will, hopefully, bring the curtain down on an unsavoury controversy.
- Harvard Chief Quits After Turbulent 5-Year Reign (Tribune, Rupert Cornwell, Feb 23, 2006)
The turbulent five-year reign of Larry Summers at Harvard was brought to a close on Tuesday when the university announced that the former US treasury secretary will step down in three months, at the end of the current academic year.
- Put Civil N-Plan Under Iaea, Bush Tells India (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 23, 2006)
Just days ahead of his visit to India, US President George W Bush on Wednesday said India has to separate its civilian and military nucelar programmes and bring the civilian ones under IAEA safeguards which he admitted was not an easy decision to make.
- 'I Am All For Strengthening Congress' (Times of India, P K SURENDRAN, Feb 23, 2006)
At 87, K Karunakaran is in the thick of politics. Democratic Indira Congress (DIC), the party he formed after breaking away from Congress six months ago,is facing an uncertain future after being spurned by CPM-led Left Democratic Front.
- "The World Has To Deal With Hamas" (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 23, 2006)
Commonwealth Secretary-GeneralDon McKinnon, in an interview in New Delhi recently, calls for dialogue and cooperation whether it is in handling Hamas' victory in the Palestinian elections or the row over the cartoons on Prophet Muhammed. Excerpts:
- Making A Hero Of A Man Best Ignored? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Feb 23, 2006)
The case of British historian David Irving, who was jailed for three years by an Austrian court for denying the Holocaust, is likely to cloud the current debate on freedom of expression just when the liberals seemed to be winning the argument.
- Towards A Civilisation Alliance (Hindu, Vitaly Naumkin, Feb 23, 2006)
Every government must do more to outlaw violent xenophobia at home.
- Manmohan For Restraint In Protests (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Says Danish newspaper should apologise for publishing the cartoons
Committed to tolerance and upholding religious harmony
Armed Forces will remain "apolitical, secular, professional and merit-based"
Wheat import is a "precautionary measure."
- Tatas Launch `Plantation Trails' In Eight Estates In Kodagu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
These holiday homes will initially be confined to 36 rooms there
Looking for a retreat far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life? Here is a new attraction.
- Panchayat Polls In A.P. To Be Held In July-August (Hindu, Ravi Reddy, Feb 23, 2006)
Elections to mandal and zilla parishads besides gram panchayats are likely to be held in four phases during July-August this year.
- Investment Outflows In A Globalising Economy (Hindu, Sushma Ramchandran, Feb 23, 2006)
A piquant situation has arisen lately in the area of foreign direct investment. Instead of worrying about inward FDI flows, the country is now concerned about outward flows with steel magnate L.N. Mittal's bid for taking over a European . . .
- Deliver On The Promises, Sonia Tells Congress Governments (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Stating that after many years the Central Government had made huge allocations for poverty alleviation programmes, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said the challenge was to ensure that these allocations reach the actual beneficiaries.
- I Am Still With Janata Dal (S): Kumaraswamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Chief Minister confident of convincing party leaders on aligning with the BJP
Kumaraswamy does not meet BJP leaders
Meets Union Ministers and discusses State projects
Decision on the metro rail to be taken in a month
- Indo-Pak Jugalbandi In Congo (Hindustan Times, Sutirtho Patranobis, Feb 23, 2006)
When this contingent of the Indian Air Force spots an advancing Pakistani troop, it has orders to open fire. Nothing unusual in that, except that they will not be firing at their traditional enemies but rather shielding them from a common foe.
- India A Global Leader And Natural Partner: Bush (Hindustan Times, S Rajagopalan, Feb 23, 2006)
Terming India a "global leader", a "natural partner" and a "good friend", President George W Bush declared on Wednesday that he will use his upcoming visit to advance the US’s strategic partnership with India.
- After The Iaea Vote, First Iran Emissary Heading For Delhi (Indian Express, Amitav Ranjan, Feb 23, 2006)
Iran is sending its first emissary to India to discuss bilateral relations since New Delhi voted against Tehran at the IAEA meeting in February.
- Justice After Jessica Lall (Indian Express, V. N. KHARE, Feb 23, 2006)
After the Gujarat riot cases, especially the Best Bakery case in which I ordered a re-trial as the victim Zaheera Sheikh changed her statements and witnesses turned hostile,
- Challenges For Hamas (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 23, 2006)
Following its stunning victory on January 25 Palestinian parliamentary elections, Hamas has been invited to form the next Government. President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday handed a letter to Ismail Haniyeh in this connection.
- Release Of Final Voters' Lists May Be Delayed: Ec Secretary (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Authenticity of the applicants ought to be duly verified: official
Villupuram Assembly segment tops the list of new applications
- Neoconservatism’S Ends And Means (Deccan Herald, Francis Fukuyama, Feb 23, 2006)
The US needs to reframe its foreign policy not as a military campaign but as a political contest for hearts
- Bush Shares Musharraf’S Vision For Democracy (News International, Kamran Khan, Feb 23, 2006)
US president says Kashmir solution must be acceptable to Pakistan, India and Kashmiris; mourns loss of lives in Bajaur
- Meeting The Challenge (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 23, 2006)
Some observations made by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at the inaugural ceremony of Comstech’s General Assembly are most appropriate and deserve to be taken note of. It also makes sense that these remarks were made at a forum which brings together . . .
- Nobel Peace Prize Down The Ages (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Feb 23, 2006)
Since the Nobel prizes were first instituted in 1901, they have acquired a dignity of purpose and a purity of intent that makes one forget, as do flawless white lotus blossoms growing out of a muddy lake, the murkiness from which they originate.
- Resolve Kashmir, Bush Tells India And Pakistan (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 23, 2006)
Says US wants ‘free and fair’ elections in Pakistan in 2007
- Indian Writer Highlights ‘Dying Human Values’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Dying human values, exploitation of women in Indian culture and individual relationships have been the focus of my writings, visiting Indian author and poet Dr Kunal Ansal said in an evening organised by South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) on . . .
- Iran's Gift: New Unity In The West (Washington Post, Jim Hoagland, Feb 23, 2006)
The fog of negotiation is not for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He prefers to confront the United States and Europe directly over Iran's nuclear and political ambitions.
- Head-Count: Sc Puts Off Hearing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Refusing to hear a PIL seeking immediate halt to the head-count of Muslims in the defence forces, the Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to hear the petition on March 6. There is no urgency to hear the matter, said a three-judge . . .
- Bush Pitches Nuclear Power For ‘Oil Freedom’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
President George W Bush has said he would discuss a civilian nuclear power programme for India during his visit to the country early next month. “I’m going to India at the beginning of next month, march 1st.
- Where Is Upa’S Homework On J&k? (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Feb 22, 2006)
When you invite a speaker or a panelist to a meeting, you confirm his or her participation before the cards are sent out.
- Trimmed, Verified, Bengal’S Final List Of Voters Today (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Election Commission (EC) has given its nod for publication of the final voters’ list for West Bengal tomorrow. This paves the way for announcement of the Assembly election dates for the State.
- Get Serious About Wetlands (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 22, 2006)
Wetlands, which cover seven million hectares in the country, are rightly described as the "kidneys of the ecosystem."
- Time For Reason And Restraint (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 22, 2006)
Uttar Pradesh Haj and Minority Welfare Minister Yaqoob Quereshi went outrageously over the top — violating the law and all norms of propriety and decency — in announcing a cash reward of Rs.51 crore for the head of the `cartoonist' . . .
- India's Ties With Iran As Strong As Ever: Ahamed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
In the first high-level contact between the two countries since the February 4 International Atomic Energy Agency's vote, Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed met Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday and said bilateral relations . .
- U.S. And India Part Company On Nepal (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Feb 22, 2006)
Washington has denounced an agreement between the Maoists and the Nepalese parliamentary parties that New Delhi sets much store by.
- One Dimensional Secularism, Again (The Economic Times, P R RAMESH, Feb 22, 2006)
Last Friday, Uttar Pradesh’s minority affairs minister Haji Yaqoob Qureshi offered a Rs 51-crore bounty for the head of the Danish cartoonist who made a caricature of the Prophet. At a rowdy protest in Meerut, the minister also promised to weigh . . .
- Oh, That Elusive 3rd Front Again (Daily Excelsior, Deepayan, Feb 22, 2006)
Though some tend to be harsh on politicians, despising them for reasons that need not be mentioned here, it might help matters to occasionally look at the species called Indian politicians with some admiration for their incorrigible optimism . . .
- Haryana Sgpc To Stage Dharna At Chatha’S Home ............. (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The Haryana unit of Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) will stage an indefinite dharna from tomorrow onwards at the residence of Haryana Agriculture Minister H S Chattha in Kurukshetra to demand the official constitution of the Haryana SGPC
- No Muslim Headcount In Armed Forces: Pranab (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Government today said it did not favour headcount of Muslims in the armed forces as it would like to maintain their secular and apolitical character and they will not be included in the study for possible state intervention for uplift of Muslims.
- Strikes, A Matter Of Concern (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Feb 22, 2006)
The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that nobody has a fundamental right to strike.
- Plea On Forest Rights Bill For Sts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Left parties, BJP demand its early tabling
Is the Government delaying the Bill, asks the BJP
The committee would do its best to submit the report early: panel chairman
- Vizag Byelection: Poll Panel Probe Tomorrow (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Feb 22, 2006)
Complaints of large-scale violation of model code of conduct
The Election Commission is deputing a two-member team to Vishakapatnam on Wednesday to probe into complaints of large-scale violation of the model code of conduct in the byelection . . .
- Six Poll Panel Teams To Oversee Rolls Verification (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Feb 22, 2006)
They will ascertain if claims are being disposed of as per Election Commission norms
The panels will cover all 30 districts, with each team taking care of five districts Team members likely to meet Chief Electoral Officer Naresh Gupta . . .
- Special Chief Electoral Officer Appointed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
In another indication of how seriously the Election Commission is taking the Assembly elections, a Special Chief Electoral Officer, Public (Elections) Department, was appointed on Tuesday.
- Karunanidhi Inspects Dmk State Conference Arrangements (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
A large number of party cadres throng the airport to receive their leader
- India Needs More Fortune 500 Companies, Says President (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Spells out the mantra, identifying ``righteousness in life'' and ``possessing an indomitable'' spirit as the ingredients for making it big
- Pseudo-Secularism: Every Party Should Condemn Qureshi (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 22, 2006)
It is disgusting how India’s ‘secular’ parties have refrained from condemning Uttar Pradesh minister Yaqoob Qureshi’s offer of Rs 51 crore to anyone who kills the author of the controversial Danish cartoons of Prophet Mohammed.
- Recruitment Based On Merit: Pranab (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
No discrimination in armed forces on basis of caste/ religion
Government not "apologetic" about Sachar Committee
Survey meant to help all the minorities
- Left Assails Centre's Claims On Growth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Continues tirade against policies
India has slipped in human development index: CPI
Government's record "dismal" in foreign policy
- Recalcitrant Hurriyat (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 22, 2006)
The talks must continue
Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umer Farooq’s refusal to participate in the February 25 round-table talks is clearly an attempt to derail the efforts aimed at involving all shades of opinion in ending the Kashmir imbroglio.
- Maoists’ Charm Offensive (Tribune, S. D. Muni , Feb 22, 2006)
During the past couple of weeks, Nepal Maoist chief Prachanda has given three significant interviews.
- Curious Confession (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 22, 2006)
Pranab fuels confusion in party ranks
It does Pranab Mukherjee no credit to confess before the assembly election that his party organisation is weak and needs to be revamped “through this self-realisation’’.
- Free Power Will Be Discontinued After Panchayat Polls: Raghavulu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Accuses State Government of neglecting backward areas
60 tmcft should be allocated to Kalwakurthy scheme
Clear policy on water utilisation needed
Mulayam and Chandrabababu Naidu should make their stand clear on third front
- Continuity Of Economic Initiatives (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 22, 2006)
According to a report appearing in this newspaper, for the first time in the history of the country the foreign direct investment in Pakistan is likely to surmount $ 3 billion during this current financial year, more than double as compared . . .
- What Is On The Farmer's Wish-List (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Feb 22, 2006)
If finance ministers continue to do what they have been doing the last 58 years, the fate of the farmer and his son may be like that of the match-girl of the fable, who froze to death, hungry and forlorn.
- Performance And Institutional Investors (The Financial Express, PRITHVI HALDEA, Feb 22, 2006)
The concept of independent directors has generated a considerable amount of debate.
- Opportunism Will Not Pay (Times of India, HARI ROKA, Feb 22, 2006)
Municipal elections in Nepal have been a resounding failure. The sorry spectacle that was foisted on the nation on February 7 had few takers.
- Constitutional Criminals And Crimes (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Constitutional Criminal and Constitutional crime is lese majesty and is curse and fraud to the nation and constitution, black spot for the democracy. In democracy no one is above law, all are equal in the eyes of law and every one has to . . .
- Is This The Infamous Clash? (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Feb 22, 2006)
Are we witnessing today the clash of civilizations predicted by Samuel Huntington after the Cold War ended?
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