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Articles 18121 through 18220 of 26693:
- Do Politicians Have All The Answers? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Oct 28, 2005)
After all is said and speculated on the whys and wherefores of the Deve Gowda-Narayana Murthy spat, the row between the former Prime Minister and the infotech chieftain points to a growing turf war between career politicians and career professionals.
- No Beef With Ban (Times of India, JUG SURAIYA, Oct 28, 2005)
I like beefsteak, and frequently eat it when I happen to be abroad.
- Ghulam Nabi Azad To Be New J&k Cm (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2005)
Ghulam Nabi Azad will be the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Importance Of Being Qazi (Indian Express, Dhira Nayyar, Oct 28, 2005)
When Qazi Tauqeer was born in Srinagar, in 1986, India was different.
- Conflict Resolution, India’S Way (Indian Express, D.C. Pathak, Oct 28, 2005)
The enormous loss of life caused by the October 8 earthquake in PoK together with the damage it inflicted also on the Indian side of the LoC, has evoked an equally large human response across the territorial divide.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Comes Under Sharp Criticism In Congress (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Oct 28, 2005)
A taste of what awaits the Indo-US nuclear agreement on Capitol Hill was provided on Wednesday when expert after expert appearing before the House International Relations Committee expressed serious concern about its implications and impact.
- Why Is The Junta Afraid Of Suu Kyi? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 28, 2005)
One step forward, two steps back. That sums up the Myanmar ruling military junta's approach to the peace process, which is expected to restore democracy in the country at some point in the future.
- The West Has Lost Its Vision Of Utopia (Hindu, Dylan Evans, Oct 28, 2005)
Ever since Plato, western thinkers have dreamed of ideal societies, utopias that could perhaps never be fully realised, but which at least gave us something to aspire to
- Will It Doom The War? (Dawn, John Mueller, Oct 28, 2005)
Media attention today is focused on the death of the 2,000th American soldier in Iraq. But that grim event alone probably won’t prove a tipping point in public opposition to the war.
- Tragedy Of 1943-Ii (Statesman, AK SEN SARMA, Oct 28, 2005)
Using A Cyclone To Wreak Vengeance On Rebellious Subjects
- Peaks Are For Scaling (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Oct 28, 2005)
We have been here before, any number of times. If the major political parties in the country continue to behave in the manner they have been doing, we will assuredly be here for any number of times in the future too.
- The Other Side Of The Earthquake (Greater Kashmir, GHULAM NABI HAGROO, Oct 28, 2005)
The disaster broke all walls, rendered all lines useless and raised the question of a forced separation once again, comments
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- Nepal Left Alliance Plans Mass Contact Programme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
A series of meetings starting from the districts and regions will begin on Nov. 19
- A Religion Called Khaki And A Follower Called Policeman-I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 27, 2005)
If you are in police, you know nothing but the duty you are assigned to do. Public good irrespective of who the public are is your concern, all else follows S S Bijral, the IGP narrates
- Gagging The Press (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 27, 2005)
The new levy will impose additional burden on the newspaper industry
- A Small Step Forward (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 27, 2005)
The Iraqi constitution is probably unique among such documents in that it became shorter and shorter in the process of being written.
- A Kurdish Vision Of Iraq (Dawn, Massoud Barzani, Oct 27, 2005)
In recent weeks Iraq has passed three important milestones. The constitutional referendum on October 15 was a powerful demonstration of Iraqis’ desire to establish democracy and save a country still recovering from its disastrous history.
- Fair And True (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 27, 2005)
It is not impossible to save democracy from cynical politicians. Ironically, this message of hope now comes from Bihar, which has long been the state of despair.
- To Be Or Not (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 27, 2005)
Power is to be exercised; sharing power stops the exercise. Ms Sonia Gandhi,
- Bihar Headed For Hung Assembly: Exit Poll (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
Exit polls at the end of second phase of polling in Bihar Assembly elections on Wednesday projected a fractured verdict with a slight edge for NDA as against UPA in the 243-member House.
- India Hails New Iraqi Constitution (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
Welcoming the ratification of a new constitution by the people of Iraq, India Tuesday expressed its readiness to help in the reconstruction of that country.
- We All Have A Stake In Outcome Of Plamegate (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Oct 27, 2005)
This scandal offers an opportunity to discredit the entire ideology used to justify the war in Iraq.
- Ever Since The Crusades (Telegraph, Anabel Loyd, Oct 27, 2005)
Until Iraq becomes truly independent, the Middle East will remain turbulent
- Two Sides Of The Same Coin (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 27, 2005)
The CPI(M) has found it difficult to ‘discipline’ Subhas Chakraborty since he is supported by the less ideologically-driven cadre
- Bihar Polling Peaceful, 45 Pc Turnout (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The EC advisor went around the constituencies acting on complaints.
- Fractured Mandate (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The exit polls for the second phase of polling in Bihar assembly elections have projected a fractured mandate with a slight edge for NDA against UPA in the 243-member House.
- Much More Than Just The Bakery (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Oct 27, 2005)
There is a spectre hanging over India’s secular democracy: the ghost of the 2002 Gujarat massacres.
- It Is Introspection Time For Congress In J&k (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Oct 27, 2005)
It is introspection time for the Congress vis-à-vis its turn to take on the reins of administration in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Bihar Polls: 46 Percent Turnout In 2nd Phase Assembly Poll (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
An estimated 46 percent of 1.35 crore voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of assembly polls to 62 constituencies in Bihar today, Deputy Election Commissioner Anand Kumar said.
The polling was peaceful except the "unfortunate" killing
- The Kashmir Dilemma Bears Hope (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Oct 27, 2005)
Irrespective of the final decision on who will be the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after November 2 — Mufti Mohammed Sayed or Ghulam Nabi Azad
- In J&k, Freeze (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 27, 2005)
At a crucial time, the state needs continuity
- "Transfer Of Kanchi Case No Reflection On District Judiciary" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The petitioner's lawyers could not perform their duty in this situation: Supreme Court
Launching of prosecution against prominent persons shows the attitude of the State
Actions of prosecuting agency creating apprehension in the mind of petitioner
- Sc Shifts Seer Trial To Pondicherry (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the transfer petition filed by Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi and ordered the shifting of the trial in the Sankararaman murder case from the sessions court in Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu to the court . . .
- U.S. Lawmakers Cautious On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Oct 27, 2005)
Key U.S. congressional leaders said on Wednesday they would resist hasty action on an agreement President George W. Bush has reached with India allowing U.S. nuclear cooperation with the Asian state.
- ‘Throw Them Out’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 27, 2005)
The language was unparliamentary, the tone uncourtly perhaps, but there can be little questioning the validity of the Supreme Court’s extreme disgust at the sustained unauthorised occupation of government-owned residential accommodation.
- Post-Referendum Choices (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The ratification of the draft constitution by an overwhelming majority takes the democratic process in Iraq a step forward. Given the fact that the Shias and Kurds were both in favour of the constitution, the nearly 80 per cent ‘yes’ vote should surprise
- Tony Blair Carries On Thatcher’S Legacy (Tribune, K.N. Malik, Oct 27, 2005)
Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, who celebrated her 80th birthday earlier this month, was forced to resign as Britain’s longest-serving, post-war Prime Minister 15 years ago. She is still reviled and loved in equal measures.
- Europe Is Hanging By A Thread (Hindu, Will Hutton, Oct 27, 2005)
The European Union today is a bit like a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Tom has run over the cliff edge chasing Jerry and his legs are still pumping furiously in thin air, he's yet to plummet to earth to meet some grizzly end.
- The Marginalisation Of Iraq's Sunnis (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 27, 2005)
While Iraq's new Constitution has been approved in a referendum, this development is not likely to bring about a slackening of the insurgency.
- Earthquake As ‘Wrath Of God’? (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
A section of the national media has aired the apocalyptic view that the October 8 earthquake was a curse from God punishing the misdeeds of the state of Pakistan.
- The Real Moral Lesson (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 26, 2005)
Amidst the deeply felt sorrow and concern at this month’s earthquake tragedy, strange voices have also been heard seeking to deflect the people’s attention from facing the catastrophe and preparing for the future.
- Creating New Minorities (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 26, 2005)
One continues to be amazed by the persistence with which some people keep coming up with antediluvian ideas about how Pakistan can be kept together and how its different regions, ethnic communities and religious sects should be treated.
- National Shame (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 26, 2005)
Gowda attacks icon; Congress lets him
- India’S Railway Minister Lalu Charged For Issuing Threats To Indian Police In Bihar (India Daily, Sonia Joshi, Oct 26, 2005)
Lalu did it again. He threatened Indian Government officers and cops who do not put their head on his toe!
- Throw Them Out! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Oct 26, 2005)
The stunningly pungent observations of the Supreme Court Bench made in exasperation at the impunity with which the top rungs of various political parties and their favourites as also, surprisingly, some media persons, . . .
- Disclosures From The Mitrokhin Files (Deccan Herald, P R CHARI, Oct 26, 2005)
The failure of Indian counter-intelligence against KGB and CIA points to pervasive corruption of the system
- India’S Atomic Dilemma (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Oct 26, 2005)
As for the Indian vote in the IAEA against Iran, External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh must have been overruled
- China Pledges Military Aid To Nepal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
Chinese aid revives memories of the 80s when Rajiv Gandhi imposed a blockade on Nepal angered over the supply of anti-aircraft guns from China.
- Improving Teaching Through Media Technology (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Oct 26, 2005)
Teaching aids, in fact, cannot substitute teacher, but it is an admitted fact that these aids serve a lot in improving teaching.
- Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Bihar (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Oct 26, 2005)
62 constituencies will go to the polls amid shoot-at-sight orders; red alert sounded on border
- India, Pakistan To Ratify Coast Guard Hotline (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
A hotline between India's Coast Guard and Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency will be established as soon as both sides ratify a pact for creating the link, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.
- Rbi Raises Key Rates To Curb Inflation (Reuters, Anirban Nag and Unni Krishnan, Oct 26, 2005)
India's central bank raised a key short-term interest rate on Tuesday to ward off price pressures, as expected, and increased its growth forecast for one of the world's fastest expanding economies.
- Gujarat Elections Largely Peaceful (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
Barring stray incidents of violence, including private firing, polling for elections to 23 district panchayats, 209 taluk panchayats and 49 municipalities in Gujarat ended peacefully on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated a turnout of 45-50 per cent.
- Uses Of Domestic Dissent In Foreign Policy (Hindu, Harish Khare , Oct 26, 2005)
There is no reason why non-official voices cannot be raised to send a message to the Bush White House that public opinion in India will not permit an unequal deal.
- The Kashmir Dilemma Bears Hope (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2005)
Irrespective of the final decision on who will be the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after November 2 — Mufti Mohammed Sayed or Ghulam Nabi Azad — the decision-making process has been fascinating.
- In J&k, Freeze (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2005)
At a crucial time, the state needs continuity under the Mufti government
- Bihar: Polling Begins In 62 Constituencies Amid Heavy Security (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
Polling began this morning in 62 north Bihar constituencies in the second of the four-phase assembly elections, the second in eight months, amidst tight security.
- Us Foreign Policy (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Oct 26, 2005)
American presidents are jinxed by the term two trauma. One should understand why. President John Kennedy’s 1960 election was a watershed.
- Changed Tack (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 26, 2005)
The portrait of a politician as a fugitive is not exactly new in India. But the case of Mr Manabesh Chowdhury shows much more.
- Iraqis Approve New Constitution (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Oct 26, 2005)
Stage set for elections to new Iraqi parliament in December
- Chandy Seeks Sonia's Intervention For Aid (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
A Congress delegation from Kerala, led by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy,
- Iran: India Wants Pakistani Role Also Under Iaea Scanner (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
Calling for a global consensus on nuclear non-proliferation, India said IAEA should probe the role of nuclear suppliers in proliferation.
- Administrative Reforms Experience (Hindu, P. K. Doraiswamy, Oct 25, 2005)
Papers on administrative reforms and good practices attempted in the urban, power, transport and social sectors in India
- Israel’S Bête Noire (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 25, 2005)
Israel, it seems, will have to put up with Hamas’s participation in the January elections given America’s apparent refusal to back
- Outcome Of Afghan Elections (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 25, 2005)
Formal results of the September 18 parliamentary elections in Afghanistan would be available by the end of October but reliable information trickling down from the neighbouring country speak of over fifty per cent victory for old guards, being described b
- Wild? Well, Maybe (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 25, 2005)
Still unworthy of sanctuary
- Poll In Sri Lanka-Ii (Statesman, PARMANAND, Oct 25, 2005)
True, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court has ordained the presidential poll to be completed by the end of this year, and very soon dates would be announced.
- Abduction And After (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 25, 2005)
Doesn’t change the climate in Bihar
- In Search Of The Tax Rate Nirvana (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Oct 25, 2005)
"Bad government, inadequate infrastructure and high tax rates came in the way of India attaining the same pace of growth as China although both nations started reforms in early 1990s."
- Curb Corruption, Nepotism (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 25, 2005)
Nepotism, favouritism and unackowledged but transparent corruption in every Govt. institution/office big or small, has become most deplorable feature of governing system of our democracy.
- Rbi May Signal Tightening Of Monetary Policy: Assocham (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
The RBI Credit Policy for the second half of the current financial year to be unveiled on Tuesday is likely to increase the Reverse Repo rate by 25 basis points, according to a survey by Assocham Business Barometer (ABB).
- The Kashmir Dilemma Bears Hope (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 25, 2005)
Irrespective of the final decision on who will be the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after November 2 — Mufti Mohammed Sayed or Ghulam Nabi Azad — the decision-making process has been fascinating.
- In J&k, Freeze (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 25, 2005)
At a crucial time, the state needs continuity under the Mufti government
- Campaign Ends For Second Phase (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
Election in 7 constituencies in Bihar deferred for security reasons
- Book On South Indian Art Released (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
`Southern Axis' contains biographical sketches of artists and their paintings
- Forfeit Claim (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 25, 2005)
The PDP should continue to lead the coalition in Kashmir
- India Places Onion Order With China, Pakistan (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
Despite rising prices across the border, the Centre on Monday placed an order for 650 tonnes of onions from Pakistan—and 2,000 tonnes from China.
- Don't Mess With Ceasefire, Lanka Rebels Warn Pm (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 25, 2005)
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse's pledge to amend the terms of a truce with the Tamil Tigers if elected president next month could cause the agreement to collapse, the rebels warned on Monday.
- Disturbing Signs (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 25, 2005)
Battle lines are drawn for the coming Sri Lankan polls
- Implicate Pakistan Too (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, Oct 25, 2005)
If Iran is to be referred to the Security Council for receiving N-technology, Pakistan, as supplier, should also face a referral
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