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Articles 14921 through 15020 of 26693:
- Attacking Iran? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 17, 2006)
According to the western media, Israeli plans for attacking Iran’s nuclear installations are ready, and it goes without saying who has supplied the bunker-bursting bombs, most probably free.
- A City To Be Proud Of (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jan 17, 2006)
The chief minister of Delhi has been in the throes of an intensive discussion with a cross-section of city professionals, trying to understand how to address the growing urban problems that face this city.
- Time For Thought? (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Jan 17, 2006)
In 2006, the BJP should reflect deeply on what went wrong
The author is an independent researcher. He has recently co-edited the book, Battles Over Nature
- Iraq’S Uncertain Future (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jan 17, 2006)
There are several reasons why what happened in Iraq over the last three years should matter for Pakistan. The reason — or reasons — why the administration of President George W. Bush decided to invade Iraq is a matter of concern for countries . . .
- A Strange Demand (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 16, 2006)
LESS than a month after the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy asked “western democratic forces” to restrain the federal government on the Balochistan issue, Sardar Akhtar Mengal has called for “international mediation” to resolve the crisis.
- Self- Rule For Jammu And Kashmir....? (Daily Excelsior, J N Raina, Jan 16, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's proposal of 'self-governance' and 'demilitarization', to resolve the Kashmir issue, is ill-conceived, unintelligible and intended at balkanization of not only India, but Pakistan as well.
- Card Games (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 16, 2006)
Certain things can be both absurd and sinister. The discovery that there are more ration cards than human beings in West Bengal may have come as no extraordinary surprise to the inhabitants of the state, but countable proof of this absurdity . . .
- From Sublime To Ridiculous (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 16, 2006)
Over recent weeks, the airport modernisation project has descended from the sublime to the ridiculous.
- Al-Qaeda Forms Body To Coordinate Fight Against Us, Allies (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
Al-Qaeda in Iraq and some other militant groups have set up an umbrella body to coordinate their fight against US-led forces and the Iraqi government, according to a Web statement posted on Sunday.
- Al Qaeda Sets Up Insurgent Umbrella Body In Iraq: Report (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
Al Qaeda in Iraq and some other militant groups have set up an umbrella body to coordinate their fight against U.S.-led forces and the Iraqi government, according to a Web statement posted on Sunday.
- Nuclear Energy: A National Imperative (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 16, 2006)
Pakistan has reportedly decided to seek civil nuclear cooperation from the United States for installation of three to four nuclear power plants, each with 1000 MW capacity to meet its impending energy crisis in the coming years.
- ‘Tokyo Should Boost Ties With Delhi’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
Possible Koizumi successor says Japan, India have common values
- After Sharon, Which Deluge? (Dawn, Niall Ferguson, Jan 16, 2006)
When German Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann suffered a fatal heart attack in 1929, part of his legacy was a historical riddle: Was he the one man who might have prevented the collapse of the Weimar Republic and preserved peace in Europe?
- Pm Wishes Musharraf Well, But Says “I Cannot Change Borders” (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has always been effusive and warm whenever I have discussed with him India-Pakistan relations. I have found him this time a bit distressed and disappointed. He is not as optimistic as before because he says he does not . . .
- Off-Shore B-School (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 16, 2006)
Double-think and a travesty of autonomy
It often happens that when it comes to exercising state control over learning, the mindset of the saffronite and the secular lobbies are not wholly dissimilar.
- Tribal Culture Threatened By Rss-Sponsored Kumbh (Tribune, Satish Misra, Jan 16, 2006)
Gujarat continues to be the laboratory of Hindutva for the Sangh Parivar as the RSS begins its latest experiment in the tribal district of Dang where a three-day long “Shabri Kumbh” will begin on February 11.
- No Increase In Taxation Level (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jan 16, 2006)
The two major political parties hold opposite views on the appropriate level of taxation of the economy.
- The Rise Of The Yadavs (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Jan 16, 2006)
The Yadav community with its ownership of Krishna has the potential to spearhead a new political movement.
- A Welfare Measure (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 16, 2006)
In a country where social security for the poor is limited to an inadequate Public Distribution System and a pathetic public health care system, the plight of the destitutes has not received any attention.
- Nepali Troops On High Alert After Rebel Raids (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
Nepali troops were on high alert Sunday after attacks around Kathmandu by Maoist rebels killed 12 policemen, an army officer said.
- India, Iran And The Nuclear Challenge (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 16, 2006)
Siding again with the U.S. and its allies in their illegal pressure on Iran will weaken India's hand on the civil nuclear cooperation and energy fronts.
- Nepal Firm On Civic Polls, Rebels Vow More Raids (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Jan 16, 2006)
Nepal's Maoist rebels on Sunday threatened more attacks after a wave of blasts around the capital ahead of next month's civic polls, which the government vowed to hold on schedule.
- The Slippery Slope Of Stings (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Jan 16, 2006)
After the success of the Aaj Tak–Cobrapost sting, nearly everybody in the media has got used to the concept of the sting operation-for-hire.
- To Do A Bihar In Palestine (Deccan Herald, Abhay Kumar, Jan 16, 2006)
After Bihar gifted democracy its finest hour of glory with an unprecedented bloodless, free and fair polls, its time for those state officials who played an instrumental role, along with EC pointsman K J Rao, in achieving the near-impossible feat, . . .
- Glued To The Coalition (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Jan 16, 2006)
The AICC session to be held in Hyderabad later in the week assumes added significance since for the first time the party, since coming to power and under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi, will
be devising a strategy to consolidate its coalition mantra.
- Kerry Signals Change Needed For Pakistan Nuclear Deal (Reuters, David Brunnstrom, Jan 16, 2006)
U.S. Senator and leading Democrat John Kerry said on Saturday that Pakistan ought eventually to have the same access as rival India to civilian nuclear technology, but indicated changes were needed first.
- Nepal On High Alert After Rebel Raids (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
Nepalese troops were on high alert on Sunday after attacks around Kathmandu by Maoist rebels killed 12 policemen, an army officer said.
- Pakistan Should Move Towards Democracy, Says John Kerry (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 16, 2006)
To have a United States-India like civilian nuclear cooperation deal
Pakistan and U.S. should explore common ground for cooperation
Supports deal between India and U.S.
- `Economic Development Generating New Issues' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
It requires a strategic disseminating ideas, says professor
Though it has been optimistic notion that economic growth leads to political development and can remove political disturbances, there are possibilities of it generating new issues.
- No Move To Woo Karunakaran, Says Moily (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 16, 2006)
But Antony, Ramesh Chennithala, Vayalar Ravi put out feelers to Karunakaran
- Challenges Before The Finance Minister (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Jan 16, 2006)
The Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram's success as a Budget-maker will be tested by his resoluteness in resisting the temptation to offer too many goodies.
- Us Diplomat To Visit South Asia (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 15, 2006)
A senior US diplomat travels to South Asia next week for talks aimed at firming a civilian nuclear deal with India, setting Pakistan on the road to democracy, and halting rising violence in Sri Lanka.
- If Jinnah Were To Return (Daily Times, Ahmad Faruqui, Jan 15, 2006)
Jinnah might conclude that Pakistan had failed not because the leaders who followed him were weak, but because there were weaknesses in the original design.
- Kerry For Equality Between India, Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 15, 2006)
Former US presidential candidate Senator John Kerry advocated that the US accord equal treatment to Pakistan and India in providing nuclear technology for civilian use, if Pakistan fulfils certain requirements.
- Manmohan Meets Sajjad Lone (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 15, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held on Saturday an hour-long meeting with a five-member delegation of a People’s Conference faction led by Sajjad Lone, the younger son of slain Kashmiri leader Abdul Gani Lone.
- State Funding Of Elections (Daily Excelsior, M V Meenakshisundaram, Jan 15, 2006)
Will state funding of elections see the light of the day? This billion dollar question is making rounds in the political circles ever since the Government floated this idea again.
- Iran Says Not Scared Of Un Security Council (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 15, 2006)
Iran said Sunday it was "not scared" of being hauled before the UN Security Council and vowed to press on with its disputed nuclear programme regardless of mounting international pressure.
- Bloodshed In Baluchistan, Revolt Against Dam (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Jan 15, 2006)
The tribal and feudal mindset that approves of honour killings also pervades political profession in Pakistan.
- 30 Feared Killed In Nepal (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jan 15, 2006)
After 12 days of uneasy calm following the expiry of the Maoists’ four-month unilateral ceasefire, fresh violence on Saturday engulfed three districts, including...
- When Netas Play I-Spy (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Jan 15, 2006)
The “influential” persons behind the tapping were paying the detective Rs 5 lakh a week and already Rs 50 lakh has been paid for the patently “illegal service”.
- Can Kj Rao Do A Bihar In Bengal? (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jan 15, 2006)
Ask a man on the streets of Bihar who is their hero number one, and pat will come the reply: K J Rao, Election Commission’s advisor in the October-November elections in the state.
- Reservations Must In Private Sector (Tribune, Karam Singh, Jan 15, 2006)
It is said that only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches. Extreme hope always takes birth from extreme miseries and back-breaking difficulties. Dr B.R. Ambedkar, one of the architects of the Constitution of India, belonged to a very poor section . . .
- Rebel Raids Put Nepal On Alert (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 15, 2006)
Nepali troops were on high alert on Sunday after attacks around Kathmandu by Maoist rebels killed 12 policemen, an army officer said.
- Cooperative Movement & Reforms (Daily Excelsior, Vikrant Dogra, Jan 15, 2006)
The evolution of co-operative in the world can be traced from time immemorial, beginning from the day individual first joined hands for the advancement of common pursuits in life.
- So Many Sams (Indian Express, M.P. ANIL KUMAR, Jan 14, 2006)
Sportsman, inventor, bibliophile, pianist. Speaks Cantonese. Keen astronomer and a student of Greek philosophy.
- Wages Of The Us Fiasco (Deccan Herald, David Hirst, Jan 14, 2006)
The US occupation of Iraq has turned its neighbour into a regional power. But the contagion is likely to spread.
- "Hiccups In Coalition Will Be Sorted Out" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
Two top leaders of the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular) — Chief Minister N. Dharam Singh and Finance Minister P.G.R. Sindhia respectively
- View From The Left (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2006)
The CPI(M) obviously enjoyed the BJP’s national executive meeting in Mumbai when leaders competed to be named after heroes from the Ramayana.
- Hindu Ideals (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
Much of the Hinduness of BJP is derived from the concept of Hindutva of Veer Savarkar.
- Calculated Denial (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 14, 2006)
Mulayam too has limited options Vigorous denials by Mulayam Singh Yadav that he intends to withdraw support to the UPA government sound as if the threat is inspired by the Samajwadi Party itself.
- Free Speech In Secular Democracies (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 14, 2006)
The trial resumes next month for internationally acclaimed Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk,
- Karna: No Threat To Government From Jd(s), Says Cm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
Seeking to downplay the chill in relations with ruling coalition partner JD(S), Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh today asserted there was no threat to his government and that "hiccups" would be overcome.
- Simulated Fuss (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
As head of the Censor Board, Sharmila Tagore has denuded her office through an inexplicable and convoluted exercise in film certification.
- Militancy In The Mid-East (Dawn, David Hirst, Jan 14, 2006)
IN March 2003, before US troops reached Baghdad, Middle East scholar Volker Perthes wrote that while the risks of this “illegitimate” war were enormous, those of “a US failure to stabilize post-war Iraq would be even higher”.
- India Promises Key Concession On Us N-Deal: Kerry (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
US Senator John Kerry has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will sign a proposed nuclear Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty thus effectively capping New Delhi’s nuclear programme as part of its bargain to get civilian nuclear aid from Washing
- 'Intriguing' Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jan 14, 2006)
There was nothing 'intriguing' about the comment of the Pakistani ruler, Gen Pervez Musharraf, on India's expression of concern over the 'spiralling violence' in Balochistan; the more 'intriguing' thing was the adverse reaction in some quarters within..
- Value Opportunities Lie At The Edges (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 14, 2006)
Companies that "find themselves walking a fine line between significant value creation and commensurate value destruction"
- After Sharon What? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 14, 2006)
EVEN if he gets out of his current health crisis, it is highly unlikely that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will be able to resume his work.
- Mla’S Driver Held For Militant Links (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
In a major success, Jammu Police and Special Operations Group (SOG), Jammu today arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen militant from New Plot, who was posted as an official driver with Darhal MLA and former Minister of State for Forests Puran Singh.
- Slogans As Ideas (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 14, 2006)
If people in the United States are being persuaded to learn Hindi it is only because there is eventually realisation that India is a country of ideas.
- Is There Such A Thing As Kashmiri Nationalism? (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Jan 14, 2006)
As long as one believes that the Kashmir dispute is about religion or territory, then the only use for Kashmiriyat is as a propaganda tool to promote artificial constructs..
- Democracy Or Hypocrisy (Greater Kashmir, MINHAJ QIDWAI, Jan 14, 2006)
Iraq is heading towards a disaster and American presence in the country is worsening the crisis, comments Minhaj Qidwai
- Ls Speaker Gets Notice From Hc (Greater Kashmir, S.S. Negi , Jan 14, 2006)
The Delhi High Court today issued notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Som Nath Chatterjee on a petition by MP Lal Chandra Kol, challenging his expulsion from the House for his alleged involvement in the “cash-for-query” scam.
- Karnataka Heads For Mid-Term Poll (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, Jan 14, 2006)
THE year 2005 saw former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) President H.D. Deve Gowda ruling the roost in Karnataka.
- Overpopulation ‘Is Main Threat To Planet’ (Tribune, Steve Connor, Jan 14, 2006)
Climate change and global pollution cannot be adequately tackled without addressing the neglected issue of the world’s booming population, according to two leading scientists.
- Learn From Murali (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jan 14, 2006)
Test cricket’s most successful off-spinner has just indicated that he could be calling it a day in 2007 despite being three years younger than Aussie leg-spinner Shane Warne, who holds the world record with 659 wickets, some 75 more than what Muralitharan
- Tata Motors, Fiat In Joint Drive — Marketing Tie-Up Is First Step Towards Deeper Relationship (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 14, 2006)
"This is not a joint venture, but this is the start of a relationship which could go beyond even a joint venture," Mr Ratan Tata said.
- Biotechnology Revolution (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Maharaj Krishan Bhan, Jan 13, 2006)
Biotechnology is today a growing sector with over 200 industries, market share of US$ 1 billion, investment to the tune of US$ 137 million and exports being 59% of the revenue. The Biotech sector recorded a growth of 39% during 2004.
- Pm's Invite To Lone Surprises Many (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s invitation for talks to Peoples Conference chief Sajjad Lone has come as a surprise to many within and outside Jammu and Kashmir and is being seen as a move to "cut down to size the moderate Hurriyat Conference", political
- Tn: Mono Rail System In Chennai Soon (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
All set to take public transport to a higher plane, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to introduce the eco-friendly 'mono rail' mass rapid transit system in Chennai.
- Stinging Similes (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 13, 2006)
Rahul Bajaj never minces his words, whatever be the forum. Recently, while delivering the Lal Bahadur Shastri memorial lecture at Delhi, he was castigating the political system and politicians in general. But he reserved his best for the BJP.
- Of Bofors, Volcker And Tapegate (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
These three have many similarities: for one, they are all related to Congress.
- Strategic Investors Should Aim At Real Value Creation (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Jan 13, 2006)
Hedge funds know how to pick stocks and make lots of money, particularly with stock which they can “trade at will”, unburdened by inside information or other constraints. But, that is not the same thing as creating value through ownership of an asset . .
- Venkaiah Naidu Calls For Fresh Assembly Elections In Karnataka (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
Says an open fight is on between Congress and Janata Dal (Secular)
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday demanded fresh elections to the Karnataka Assembly.
- Sp Not Withdrawing Support, Says Mishra (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Jan 13, 2006)
The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday fielded one of its most respectable faces, socialist leader Janeshwar Mishra, to tone down its tirade against the Congress party in the phone tapping case and deny rumours of the party withdrawing its outside . . .
- Pmk Legislator Resigns, Crosses Over To Aiadmk (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
R. Krishnan, who represented Anthiyur (reserved), submits resignation to Speaker
Resignation comes a day before start of Assembly session
Speaker accepts resignation, says enquiry not needed
Krishnan accuses PMK of ignoring dalit issues
- Prospect Of Early Elections Irks Legislators Of All Parties (Hindu, T.S. Ranganna , Jan 13, 2006)
Some of them want their leaders to explore ways of forming a new coalition
few MLAs feel they have not been able to do justice to their constituencies
BJP group in favour of aligning with Janata Dal (S)
- Demilitarisation And Autonomy In J&k (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 13, 2006)
India should insist that it will consider Gen Musharraf's proposal for "self-governance" in Jammu and Kashmir only if elected rulers in POK and the Northern Areas enjoy the same powers and autonomy as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Us Senator Kerry Sees 'Enormous Benefits' In Indo-Us Nuclear Agreement (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
Implementation of the Indo-US deal on civilian nuclear cooperation will mean grant of nuclear power status to India, influential American Senator and former Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry said as he voiced support for the agreement.
- Disqualification Issue: Ec Reserves Opinion On Jaya (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 13, 2006)
The Election Commission on Thursday reserved its opinion on a petition seeking disqualification of actress-turned MP Jaya Bachchan on the ground that she was holding an office of profit.
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