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Articles 23121 through 23220 of 26693:
- Candid Camera (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Nov 16, 2004)
In many ways, the Advani-Uma Bharti showdown on TV is a bigger setback for the BJP than the electoral defeats it suffered.
- A Man For All Seasons (Hindu, Soli Sorabjee, Nov 16, 2004)
The one essential quality that distinguishes V.R. Krishna Iyer from his judicial brethren and puts him in a class of his own is compassion. A tribute on his ninetieth birthday.
- Sushri Uma Bharti (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Nov 16, 2004)
I cannot say I know many BJP leaders. But Uma Bharti and I once exchanged glances. It was in Hyderabad.
- Banning Human Cloning (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 16, 2004)
Later this week there could be a highly divisive vote in the United Nations. Yet the issue at stake is one on which there should not be such polarisation.
- In Our Hearts Forever (Deccan Herald, PRABHU HARLE, Nov 16, 2004)
There is hardly a sorrow greater than when a loved one or a noble soul passes away young
- Public Tamasha (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 15, 2004)
Last week Lal Krishna Advani gave new meaning to the phrase `small-screen entertainment' by showcasing his party's internal battles before an invited audience of television journalists.
- Has To Work This Time (Deccan Herald, DAVID AARONOVITCH, Nov 15, 2004)
Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian hero who is being held in an Israeli jail, may be the man to halt the killings
- Unfit To Sell! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 15, 2004)
The two most-redundant books in American bookshops on November 3 would have been Unfit for Command by John E O’ Neill and Jerome Corsi, and Unfit Commander by Glenn W Smith.
- Simply Inconsequential (Tribune, N. Bhaskara Rao, Nov 15, 2004)
IF the coverage of the US presidential election by the media there highlighted some pertinent lessons to be learnt, the 2004 Assembly and Lok Sabha polls provided several insights in the context of news coverage by the media.
- Wanted: Cool Heads (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 15, 2004)
Those who are trying to blow up the arrest of the head of the Kanchi Sankara Mutt by the Tamil Nadu Police on a murder charge as an attack on Hinduism and indulging in the use of vilificatory language
- Here Comes The Real Bush Fire (Telegraph, Alok Ray, Nov 15, 2004)
In the end, “moral issues” were more important than Iraq. But George W. Bush need not bother with US public opinion any more
- A Reality Check On Perceptions (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Nov 15, 2004)
A writer, Ron Suskind, wrote about a conversation he had with an unnamed advisor to the US President, Mr George W. Bush, in an article published in The New York Times on October, 17.
- Deepavali Decibel (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 15, 2004)
The festival of lights is fast becoming a festival of noise
- Turn It Down (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 15, 2004)
Making a nasty din is remarkably easy. And it is just as difficult to discipline man-made noise with the fear of punishment. The problem reaches a kind of peak during Kali puja and Diwali, when aural damage is taken to be divinely licensed.
- Investing In Scholarships (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Nov 15, 2004)
Even as there is talk of reservations in the private sector, corporates should organise, collectively, a nationwide scholarship programme for talented poor children, as woefully poor-quality education lies behind the demand for reservation.
- New Twist To Best Bakery (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 15, 2004)
THE cat is out of the bag. I was at pains to know why Zaheera Sheikh had changed her statement on the Best Bakery case, which covered the burning of people alive.
- Q&a: The Ayodhya Dispute (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 15, 2004)
The religious dispute over Ayodhya in northern India has been a source of tension between Hindus and the country's Muslim minority for nearly two decades.
- Promotions In The Armed Forces (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Nov 14, 2004)
In spite of their shortcomings and flaws — inescapable in any institution or individuals — the Armed Forces deservedly enjoy high respect in the country for their discipline, dedication to duty, efficiency and, above all, strict aloofness from politics.
- Valley Of Fear (Telegraph, Avijit Ghosh, Nov 14, 2004)
Sten guns, cellphones and agents on the job — the image of the Chambal dacoit has changed over the years. What hasn’t is the centuries-old cycle of violence in the region.
- Sensitising Youth On Peace, Cooperation (Tribune, Chanchal Sarkar, Nov 14, 2004)
I used often to write to a friend of mine, Ijaz, that I was waiting for that evening to come when I could take a taxi to Delhi airport, but a ticket at the counter, and take the short flight to Lahore to go and stay with him in Shadman.
- Imran: Pak’S New Generation Leader (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Nov 14, 2004)
Imran Khan, who is known for his strikingly good looks, ostensibly, committed a faux pas at the recent Hindustan Times Leadership Initiative conference. Asked to name one woman in India that he would like to go on a blind date, he first hesitated and
- Visions And Verdicts (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Nov 13, 2004)
Tomorrow, November 14, is the birthday of India’s first prime minister. This is an appropriate moment to reassess his legacy, but only before issuing a disclaimer: your columnist is not a member or supporter of the Congress party.
- The Sankaracharya's Arrest (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 13, 2004)
The Dramatic arrest and incarceration of the Kanchi Sankaracharya, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi — the most high profile of all contemporary Hindu religious leaders
- Tearing The Corporate Veil Can Be Taxing (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Nov 13, 2004)
A sham, bogus or contrived transaction would, in appropriate circumstances, justify piercing the corporate veil. However, the tax authorities must act with circumspection while challenging the corporate status of an entity
- A Dismal Tale Unfolds (Business Line, Vinod Mathew, Nov 13, 2004)
I met Mr Nair on November 2, the day Mr George W. Bush got re-elected for a second term in office.
- Bush Re-Election: Terror, Trade And Ties (Business Line, K. Ramesh, Nov 13, 2004)
The US President, Mr George W. Bush, has been re-elected for another term. The convincing victory, with a few million popular votes in his favour, must be reassuring for Mr Bush.
- Firebrand Out (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 13, 2004)
Ms Uma Bharti’s suspension from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not come as a surprise. Her public spats with party leaders had increased in recent months.
- Hunter Becomes The Hunted (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 13, 2004)
The people are helpless in the face of Zaheera-like cases where the activists themselves become targets
- After Arafat (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 13, 2004)
There are several centres of power today in the Palestinian Authority
- On A Slightly Higher Pedestal (Telegraph, NIRMALENDU BIKASH RAKSHIT , Nov 12, 2004)
Only days back, the chief minister of West Bengal observed that the judiciary was overstepping its jurisdiction and intruding into domains legally reserved for the legislative and executive.
- Policy Of The Principle (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Nov 12, 2004)
Only a handful of old fogeys still believe in quoting Oliver Goldsmith: “Ill fares the land, to hast’ning ills a prey,/ Where wealth accumulates and men decay.”
- Power At A Price (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 12, 2004)
The Maharashtra farmers who had supported the Congress-NCP combine in the just-concluded elections hoping to get free electricity are in for disappointment.
- Governors Not Centre’S Lackeys (Tribune, Rajindar Sachar , Nov 12, 2004)
The recent controversy over the transfer of Governor S.S. Barnala of Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu raises a question of deep constitutional propriety: what is the status of a governor and would it be unfortunate if it were allowed to be slurred over
- Not Really Green (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 11, 2004)
In choosing Kenyan green activist Wangari Maathai for this year's peace prize, the Nobel Committee added a new dimension to its conventional understanding of conflicts and their resolution.
- Strategic Partnership (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 11, 2004)
The fifth European Union-India annual summit at the Hague marks a highpoint in bilateral cooperation, with leaders calling for revitalising joint initiatives to strengthen multilateral institutions.
- The West Is No Less Corrupt (Tribune, Prem Sikka, Nov 11, 2004)
Political corruption is a corrosive feature of everyday life and needs to be rooted out. However, there is something very curious about the worldwide political corruption league published by Transparency International.
- This Picture And That (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 11, 2004)
THOSE who remember the mid-1960s would surely recall the period when there was much talk about the “new Mrs Gandhi”. The reference then was to Indira Gandhi, of course.
- Two Gods, One Message (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Nov 11, 2004)
Narendra Modi returned to power on the back of a majoritarian campaign centred on Hindutva, terrorism, security and Muslim-bashing.
- Bush Victory — Golden Opportunity For India (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Nov 11, 2004)
There were two basic differences between the US President, Mr George W. Bush, and his Democrat challenger, Mr John Kerry, in the presidential elections.
- Another Hue? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 11, 2004)
Rather than quelling the Iraqi resistance, the assault on Fallujah may fuel it further
- A Divided Family (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Nov 11, 2004)
Even six months after the general elections, the premier opposition par- ty seems at odds with itself.
- India's Communists Want Farmers To Be Taxed: Andy Mukherjee (Bloomberg.com, Andy Mukherjee, Nov 10, 2004)
Cricket is India's national passion. Drought its perennial reality. And a tax on farmers is simply a no-no.
- A Blueprint For Kashmir (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 10, 2004)
Whether we like it or not, President General Pervez Musharraf has been able to retrieve the Kashmir problem from the backburner. Our satisfaction is that the military establishment he heads has realised that no solution is possible through hostilities.
- Screams Will Not Be Heard (Deccan Herald, MADELEINE BUNTING, Nov 10, 2004)
Although this is an information age, it will be months before we learn the truth about Falluja
- Maharashtra Farmers, A Crossed Lot (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Nov 10, 2004)
The paddy farmers of the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra are in a quandary. They are receiving as assistance from the government crossed cheques for sums as small as Rs 50.
- Inter-Linking Of Rivers — Untested Hype, Unresolved Issues (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 10, 2004)
The project to interlink six major rivers promises to remain bedevilled for a considerable time by unresolved engineering, operational and financial issues.
- Dress And Discrimination (Tribune, M.S. Rahi, Nov 10, 2004)
THE turban of the Sikhs is once again caught in a controversy. The Sikhs have proved everywhere else — from the UK, Canada to the US — that they have a fundamental and inalienable right to wear their turban in all situations of life.
- Fears Of Power Vacuum Unfounded? (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Nov 10, 2004)
The Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, who has occupied the political centre-stage in West Asia for nearly four decades, has not named a successor.
- Rites Of Political Appointments (Hindu, Harish Khare , Nov 10, 2004)
It is time we shed our innocence about "neutral public servants." By accepting that there are only favourites who must be prepared to go out with their political mentors
- Darfur Drifting (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 10, 2004)
It is becoming increasingly clear that Sudan is not serious about its commitment to the international community that it would take steps to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
- More Chaotic Than Exotic (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 09, 2004)
Sonia Gandhi has done it again. She has proved drawing-room critics wrong, all those who spent the last few years authoritatively claiming that the Congress, led by her, would not get more than double digits in the general election.
- Rightward Ho! (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Nov 09, 2004)
THE US presidential election has several lessons for America and the world. Apart from Mr George W. Bush’s triumph and Mr John Kerry’s loss, the consequences of the verdict are far-reaching.
- The Anachronism Of Electoral College (Deccan Herald, N Haridas, Nov 09, 2004)
It is time the US electoral college system was abolished and President elected on the basis of popular vote
- Now, For The Real Face Of The Us (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2004)
I have a bone or two to pick with Mr B. S. Raghavan's article on the victory of Mr George W. Bush (Business Line, November 5). Understandably, he focusses on its implications on Indo-American
- Paralysis Setting In (Deccan Herald, N C GUNDU RAO, Nov 09, 2004)
Any further delay in forming a full-fledged ministry will affect the pace and quality of administration
- It’S Not Turban, But Mindset Is The Issue, Monsieur (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 09, 2004)
THE expulsion of three Sikh students from a French school in Bobigny casts a reflection on French laws and values. They have been thrown out of school simply because they wear a turban.
- Back To Falluja (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 09, 2004)
It is impossible to know what is going on in Falluja now. The “embedded” reports are precisely that. There is very little apart from what the American military authorities choose to let the world know.
- Hillary Ahead (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 09, 2004)
The democratic party in the United States, traumatised by its defeat in the presidential election, has already begun to cast around for the person who will carry its standard in 2008.
- Chile: Breaking The Market Myth (Business Line, S. Venu , Nov 09, 2004)
Chile has a market-oriented economy characterised by a high level of foreign trade. After a decade of highly impressive growth rates, Chile experienced a moderate recession in 1999 brought on by the global economic slowdown.
- Dear Mr Bush (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Nov 09, 2004)
IT is customary for Heads of Government to send congratulatory messages to Heads of State when they win elections. When a US President wins a second term, heads of State and Government vie with one another in congratulating him.
- Why Bush Win Will Please Osama (Hindu, Robin Cook, Nov 08, 2004)
All the checks and balances that the founding fathers constructed to restrain presidential power are broken instruments.
- The Castle Riddle (Business Line, K.G. Kumar, Nov 08, 2004)
These are politically difficult days for the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) Government led by Mr Oommen Chandy. Buffeted by scandals of all kinds, the UDF finds itself with little time or inclination to tackle the real
- Sops For Myanmar (Tribune, Suhas Chakma, Nov 08, 2004)
The recent visit of Myanmar’s Head of State, Senior General Than Shwe to New Delhi has raised the question whether India has thrown into disarray the long-standing international efforts to bring national reconciliation and restore democracy in that countr
- All Not Lost For Democrats (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Nov 08, 2004)
Moral Americans tilted the balance in favour of Bush, but post-poll surveys show that the Democrats need not panic
- Economic Consequence Of Bush Re-Election (Business Line, V. Anantha Nageswaran, Nov 08, 2004)
Despite the entreaties of the defeated candidate Senator John Kerry to the re-elected President, Mr George Bush, to heal the divide in the country, it is somewhat remote that divisions would be closed.
- Karzai Wins Mandate For Offensive On Warlords And Drugs Trade (Tribune, Nick Meo, Nov 08, 2004)
Hamid Karzai has been officially named winner of the Afghan election, becoming the country’s first leader to be elected by the people and putting him in a strong position for a confrontation with the country’s warlords and a promised offensive against the
- Russia's Mixed Blessing (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Nov 08, 2004)
Migrant labour helps alleviate an acute demographic crisis and sustain economic growth, but also creates ethnic and social tensions.
- Vilasrao Bounces Back To Mantralaya (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Nov 07, 2004)
FOR almost a year Vilasrao Deshmukh sat in a secluded corner of the AICC office at 24, Akbar Road, New Delhi. His tiny room, unlike those of other office-bearers, was not crowded.
- The Decline Of An Empire (The Economic Times, RAJA M, Nov 07, 2004)
As I write this on Wednesday, President George W Bush seems to have been re-elected. Weeks back, I told disbelieving colleagues in the media this could happen.
- Voters’ Right To Know, Us Style (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Nov 07, 2004)
I watched all the three presidential debates as most Americans did. It was like our Ramayana serial days back home when at certain part of the serial, it became a 'must see' and we rushed home. During the first debate, I found myself nervous.
- Blues! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 07, 2004)
Blue, blue, my world is blue,/ blue is my world now I'm without you,” the English version of Vivky Leonardos' 1967 Eurovision contest entry ‘L'Amour Est Bleu’ goes
- More Of The Same (The Economic Times, R K NANDAN, Nov 07, 2004)
In the early hours of November 3, the Republican National Committee thanked everyone for contributing to President Bush's re-election.
- President, Pm Shouldn’T Be Brought Under Lok Pal, Says Nariman (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Nov 07, 2004)
Legal luminary and Member of the Rajya Sabha Fali S. Nariman is one of the top constitutional lawyers of India.
- Real Estate Of Things (Telegraph, Debashis Bhattacharyya, Nov 07, 2004)
With his thatch of hair and a hint of a moustache, Tridib Mitra — in a gaudy T-shirt and patched jeans — looks every inch a teenager; the proverbial unkempt boy next door.
- Distinguished Citizens Must Choose Awardees (Deccan Herald, G K GOVINDA RAO, Nov 07, 2004)
There was a cartoon by P Mohammed in Prajavani on the morning of the Kannada Rajyotsava day. A housewife is asking a grocery shop owner to pack for her five kgs of rice, one kg of sugar, a washing soap and one Rajyotsava award.
- What Bush Victory Means For India (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Nov 06, 2004)
THE positive side of George W. Bush’s re-election for India is obvious. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any negative aspects. To take the plus points first, New Delhi will not have to undertake the tedious task of explaining its policies to a new ...
- North Korea: `World's Most Misunderstood Nation' (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 06, 2004)
With Mr George W. Bush continuing in his seat as the self-appointed protector of the free world, we could be seeing more action, especially in the `Axis of Evil' countries such as Iran and North Korea.
- Nobody Loves A Loser (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 06, 2004)
The JD(U) national executive meet in Ranchi has expressed outrage at the BJP’s proclaimed return to Hindutva, and called for an immediate meeting of the NDA.
- Us Elections: Implications For India (Business Line, Alok Ray, Nov 06, 2004)
Mr George W. Bush has won another term as the President of the US. What are the implications for the world, especially India? Alok Ray says that an inkling may be had from the stand he took vis-ŕ-vis ...
- Arafat, The Father Of His Nation (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Nov 06, 2004)
The feats of the Palestinian leader are a tribute to his greatness
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