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- Kumaraswamy Apprehensive About Bjp Rule (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2007)
No pressure on police to go easy on probe into violent incidents: Gowda
Will hand over power but with a condition: CM
“No compromise with communal forces”
- Anti-Hindu Rhetoric Nothing New For Atheist Dmk Chief (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Sep 22, 2007)
Hindu-bashing is nothing new for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, an avowed atheist who has been peddling the rationalist principles of his mentor Periyar.
- No Alternate Alignment Of Setu Project: Baalu (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2007)
Ruling out the possibility of implementing the Sethusamudram canal project in any other alignment, Union Shipping Minister T R Baalu on Saturday said the Centre would move the Supreme Court, seeking permission to carry out the project in the . . . .
- Bjp To Upa: Drop Dmk Ministers (Tribune, S Satyanarayanan, Sep 22, 2007)
With the possibility of snap poll looming large, the BJP today went ballistic on the Ram Setu issue seeking immediate dismissal of all DMK ministers at the Centre, if Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi failed to withdraw "blasphemous" remarks . . . .
- A Way At Last (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 22, 2007)
TAMIL NADU Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s latest statement on the Sethusamudram project has a lot to commend itself. While stressing the importance of the Rs 2500-crore project for Tamil Nadu in particular and India in general . . . .
- Congress Concedes Differences With Dmk (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2007)
The Congress on Friday conceded differences with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Lord Ram but pointed out that the latter was only reiterating its stated position on the issue.
- Bjp Wants Dmk Ministers Dismissed (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 22, 2007)
With the sound byte between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on the Ramar Sethu issue reaching new heights, the BJP has demanded the dismissal of all DMK Ministers in the Manmohan Singh government if . . . .
- 2 Killed Over Hindu God Row In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
A mob torched a bus in a south Indian city and burnt two people to death, police said, blaming Hindu activists angry over the latest chapter in a row over the existence of Hindu gods.
- Needle On Bajrangis (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa might have given a clean chit to pro-Hindu organisations.
- Lord Paul To Assess Prospects In India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul will undertake a fortnight-long visit to India beginning on Friday to take stock of the fast growing operations of Caparo automobile plants and assess further investment prospects in the country.
- Dmk Chief Rubbishes Ram Again (Pioneer, K Venkataramanan, Sep 20, 2007)
The United Progressive Alliance, which stood united to withstand the Left's challenge on the nuclear deal, is now showing signs of coming apart. The Ram Setu affidavit controversy has exposed the divisions within the UPA as never before.
- Karunanidhi Wrong, Ram An Ancient Tamil Icon (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
One of the most celebrated quotations of Marx is the one about history repeating itself first as tragedy and then as farce.
- It Is The Culture Of Ram Bhakts: Mk (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Karnataka Home Minister M P Prakash on Wednesday telephoned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to express their concern over the attack on the house of his daughter Selvi in Bangalore in the wake of his . . . .
- Banish Intolerance (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 20, 2007)
Protests are an essential part of a vibrant democracy, but to kill innocent people and destroy public property involving taxpayers’ money is criminality of the highest degree. Such hooliganism has to be condemned in no uncertain terms.
- Violence Is Plot To Stall Work On Sethu: Karuna (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday alleged that the violence in Karnataka was part of a "conspiracy" to stall the Sethusamudram project and reiterated his stand that Ram was a mythical figure and there was no historical evidence of his
- Sangh: Karuna U-Turn On Sethu (Asian Age, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 20, 2007)
Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi has done a volte-face on the Ram Sethu issue, says the Sangh Parivar.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 20, 2007)
The Ordinance promulgated by the Tamil Nadu Governor, Mr. Surjit Singh Barnala, on 15 September, allowing 3.5 per cent reservation for Muslims and an equal percentage for Christians within the overall reservation for Backward Classes is . . . . .
- Legal Misdemeanour (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 20, 2007)
The Ordinance promulgated by the Tamil Nadu Governor, Mr. Surjit Singh Barnala, on 15 September, allowing 3.5 per cent reservation for Muslims and an equal percentage for Christians within the overall reservation for Backward Classes is. . .
- It Is For Karnataka To Act, Says Karunanidhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday condemned the burning of a Tamil Nadu-bound bus on Tuesday night near Bangalore in which two were charred to death. He said it was the Karnataka government’s duty to take action.
- Congress Hopes Differences Will Be Ironed Out (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Sep 20, 2007)
The Congress on Wednesday expressed confidence that differences with the Left parties on the India-U.S. nuclear agreement would be ironed out within the framework of the mechanism that had been set up.
- War Of Words On Ram Hots Up (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
The spat between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and BJP and VHP leaders over his controversial anti-Ram remarks grew shrill on Wednesday after the attack on his daughter's home and on a state transport bus in Bangalore that left two dead.
- Bangalore Police Clueless About Attacks (Hindu, K.V. Subramanya , Sep 20, 2007)
The Bangalore police have rounded up 24 people to ascertain who were behind Tuesday night’s attack on the residence here of Selvi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s daughter, and the subsequent burning of a Tamil Nadu State Express . . . . .
- Bitta Asks Parties Not To Politicise Ram Setu Issue (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2007)
Congress leader MS Bitta has said the Ram Sethu issue was very emotive and the controversy sparked by the Centre's affidavit fiasco should not be politicised by parties for narrow gains.
- Karunanidhi Mobilises Support For Setu Project (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Sep 20, 2007)
Unfazed by attacks from the BJP and the Sangh Parivar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi is trying to mobilise support in favour of the Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SCSP) from all political quarters and turn it into an issue in the . . . . .
- Getting Into Election Mode? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Sep 20, 2007)
The little twists and turns, barbs and counter barbs between the political parties are aimed at impending elections. By now, there is little doubt that the UPA, by choice rather than affirmative action on the Left’s part, will not complete its . . . . .
- Karunanidhi’S Remarks More Offensive Than Affidavit: Bjp (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
After forcing the Congress to withdraw the Ram Sethu affidavit, the BJP is now trying to put the ruling alliance on the mat over DMK leader M Karunanidhi’s reported remarks on Ram.
- The Ramar Sethu Controversy (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Sep 19, 2007)
If Rama was a king like many other kings building temples in his name is a blasphemous act in itself.
- Javadekar Sees Civil War In Upa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
The differences within the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and its supporting parties on a number of issues ranging from the India-U.S. nuclear deal to the Ramar Sethu are seen by the Bharatiya Janata Party as signs of a political . . . .
- Attack On House Of Karunanidhi’S Daughter (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
Around 50 activists of the Bajrang Dal and other Hindu organisations on Tuesday attacked the Bangalore house of Tamizh Selvi, daughter of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, and threw pamphlets to protest against his reported remarks on . . . . .
- Tn Bus Torched In Bangalore, 2 Killed (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
Two people were charred to death after a Tamil Nadus SETC (State Enterprise Transport Corporation) bus was torched near Bommahalli on Hosur Road on Tuesday night.
- Bjp Relishes Upa's 'Civil War' (Pioneer, KUMAR UTTAM, Sep 19, 2007)
Gloating over the ongoing 'war of words' between senior UPA leaders in the aftermath of the Culture Ministry's controversial affidavit denying the existence of Lord Ram, the BJP on Tuesday said it was a "war-like situation" on a . . . . .
- Mk Daughter’S House Attacked, Two Killed As Tn Bus Set Afire (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
In an apparent reaction to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi’s statements on Lord Rama and the Ramar Sethu controversy, miscreants pelted stones and hurled petrol bombs at his daughter’s house near Ragigudda in J P Nagar.
- Belligerent Baalu (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 19, 2007)
Even as the Congress tries to limit the damage caused by the Archaeological Survey of India's ill-advised affidavit repudiating the historicity of Lord Ram and mocking at the faith of millions of Hindus in the Supreme Court . . . . .
- House Of Karuna Daughter Attacked (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2007)
A group of 10 to 12 youth aged between 20 and 25 years attacked the residence of DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi’s daughter, Selvi, in Bangalore on Tuesday, a day after Mr Karunanidhi had said Lord Ram was a mythical figure.
- Karnataka Says No To Change In Access Plan For Airport (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Sep 19, 2007)
Technical experts for Bangalore International Airport Ltd, the National Highways Authority of India and the Karnataka Government have rejected a private company’s proposal to alter the plan for a major highway interchange, meant to provide key . . . .
- Karat's Philosophical Puzzle (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 18, 2007)
A Spectre is haunting the ruling classes of India. The uninitiated are missing the point in the righteous Left’s unrelenting opposition to the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- A Bridge Too Far (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Sep 18, 2007)
A week is a long time in politics. Nowhere is this as true as in India today. Till a few days ago, the rift between the Congress and the Left over the character and nature of the ties between India and the United States of America was at centre stage.
- Advani-Jayalalithaa Meeting Postponed (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 18, 2007)
A meeting between the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, L.K. Advani, and All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader, Jayalalithaa, later this week in Chennai has been postponed.
- Affidavit Not An Inadvertent Mistake, Says Bjp Leader (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 18, 2007)
The now withdrawn affidavit of the Union government on “Ramar Sethu,” earlier submitted to the Supreme Court, was not the result of an inadvertent mistake, but was a “deliberate and conscious” act.
- “State Will Provide World Class Infrastructure For Industries” (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2007)
The State Government is committed to providing world class infrastructure to support the growth of industries, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said on Monday.
- Sethu: Govt To Seek Relief From Sc (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2007)
Unfazed by the controversy over the Setusamudram project, government would soon approach the Supreme Court to obtain "appropriate orders" so that work in Adam's Bridge continues, Shipping Minister T R Baalu said on Monday night.
- Cong Awaits Sethu Probe Report (Asia Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2007)
The Congress high command will wait for the departmental inquiry currently under way in the Union culture ministry over the affidavit on the Ram Sethu issue.
- Cong Squabble Over Goof-Up Rages (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2007)
As the Congress high command assesses the political fallout of the controversial affidavit denying the existence of Lord Ram, party leaders are busy settling scores with each other. The latest to join the intra-party wrangling is CWC member . . . .
- For The People, All The People (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 17, 2007)
The controversial affidavit on the Sethusamudram project filed by the Centre in the Supreme Court is a classic case of the UPA handing over an issue to the BJP on a platter. And that, too, prior to what seems like a virtually imminent mid-term . . . .
- Karat's Philosophical Puzzle (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 17, 2007)
A Spectre is haunting the ruling classes of India. The uninitiated are missing the point in the righteous Left’s unrelenting opposition to the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- Government Plays Down Karunanidhi's Stand On Ram's Existence (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2007)
The government on Sunday sought to play down UPA constituent DMK's stand on the Ram Setu issue that there was no historical evidence about existence of Lord Rama and said it "respected" the view of its southern ally.
- An Urge To Smash History Into Tiny Pieces (Tribune, Robert Fisk, Sep 17, 2007)
What is it about graven images? Why are we humanoids so prone to destroy our own faces, smash our own human history, erase the memory of language? I've covered the rape of Bosnian and Serb and Croatian culture in . . . .
- Jaya Trying To Realign With Bjp Over Ram Setu Issue (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Sep 17, 2007)
AIADMK supremo Jayaram Jayalalithaa is trying to realign with her former ally, the BJP, as is evident from the manner in which she has criticised the Centre for its affidavit challenging the existence of Lord Ram and has also taken up cudgels . . . .
- Now, Karunanidhi Questions Existence Of Ram (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Sep 17, 2007)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi today questioned the existence of Lord Ram and warned the central government not to succumb to threats from communal forces who were trying to block the Sethusamudram ship canal project on the pretext . . .
- Mk: Was Lord Ram An Engineer? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2007)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Saturday launched a virulent attack on Lord Ram and Hindu fundamentalists who he said were trying to scuttle the Rs 2,400-crore Sethusamudram project on the specious ground that it would lead to the . . . .
- Soni Hurt By Jairam's Remark, Says Khurshid (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2007)
The blame game is on in the Government over the controversial Ram Setu affidavit denying the existence of Lord Ram.
- Bsp Is Best Placed Of All (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Sep 17, 2007)
The Mayawati factor is going to dominate the political landscape over the next year.
- Who Gave Vaish ‘Political’ Nod? (Asian Age, Harish Gupta, Sep 17, 2007)
Ms Anshu Vaish, director general of the Archaeological Survey of India, is believed to have told the cabinet secretariat that she got "political instruction" saying that there was no need to remove the controversial statements from the . . . . .
- A Front In Disarray (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Sep 14, 2007)
Doubts are being raised about UNPA's future, with Jayalalithaa going hammer and tongs against the Samajwadi Party
- Faith, Fact And Fiction (Pioneer, ASHOK MALIK, Sep 14, 2007)
Ram is make-believe, Dwarka did not exist, the Saraswati is a myth. But how much have the Archaeological Survey of India and its political collaborators done to honestly excavate India's antiquity?
- Sign N-Deal And Be Responsible For Snap Poll, Left Tells Upa (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Sep 14, 2007)
In the backdrop of growing differences between the UPA Government and the Left parties, CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat on Thursday gave a clear signal that a mid-term poll was in the offing and warned the Government allies to face . . . . . .
- State Announces Seven Per Cent Quota For Muslims, Christians (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
The two communities to get 3.5 per cent reservation each from BC quota
Overall reservation to remain at 69%
State to urge Centre to
provide quota
- Left Says It Will Stop Us N-Deal (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat on Thursday reiterated that the Left parties will not be around if an "adamant" UPA government takes the next steps to operationalise the Indo-US nuclear pact.
- Tamil Nadu Announces Seven Per Cent Quota For Muslims, Christians (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
The two communities to get 3.5 per cent reservation each from BC quota
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Overall reservation to remain at 69%
State to urge Centre to
provide quota
- From War To Cold War (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Sep 14, 2007)
THERE is not much comfort in looking into a future where you and the countries you dominate, plus the Communist parties in many other States, are all drawn up on one side, and those who rally to the English-speaking nations and their . . . .
- Tn To Introduce Communal Reservation (Pioneer, K Venkataramanan, Sep 14, 2007)
The Tamil Nadu Government will introduce sub-quotas of 3.5 per cent each for backward communities among Christians and Muslims, in both education and public employment, with effect from September 15 through an ordinance, Chief Ministe . . . . .
- Tn Offers Quota To Christians, Muslims In Obc Bracket (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
Playing the minority card, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced exclusive reservation for Muslims and Christians in government services and educational institutions within the 30% quota meant for the state's OBCs.
- Tn Ordinance Provides Quota For Muslims, Christians (Tribune, Arup Chanda, Sep 14, 2007)
Despite the raging controversy throughout the country and court cases, the Tamil Nadu Government today promulgated an ordinance to provide 3.5 per cent each reservation to Muslims and Christians from Saturday, the 99th birth anniversary . . . ...
- From Russia, With Love (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 14, 2007)
Revolutions, as they say, never cease. Ninety years after the last one, which came unstuck some 20 years ago, the Russians are in the throes of a new one.
- Sub-Quota For Bcs Sets Ball Rolling (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2007)
The Tamil Nadu governor on Thursday issued an ordinance, providing for a sub-quota of 3.5 per cent each for Muslims and Christians, who come under the backward class category, for admissions to educational institutions and government jobs.
- Ban Is No Campus Cure (Indian Express, Harsh Sethi , Sep 13, 2007)
Just who is interested in elections to students unions in colleges and universities? Clearly the candidates and their backers, financial and political, take this business seriously. Why else, after all, would they spend lakhs — some reports hint at . . .
- Deal That Divides The Nation (Pioneer, CP Bhambhri, Sep 12, 2007)
The Congress-led UPA Government is not only facing a serious challenge to its foreign policy, but its survival will also depend on its capacity to resolve sharp political divisions which have emerged on its approach to international relations.
- Upa-Left Comittee To Discuss Implications (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2007)
The UPA-Left Committee on the Indo-US nuclear deal on Tuesday decided to discuss the implications of the Hyde Act on the 123 agreement and on self-reliance in India's nuclear sector.
- Left-Cong Charade Officially Begins (Pioneer, Navin Upadhyay, Sep 12, 2007)
The UPA-Left committee to resolve the impasse over India-US civil nuclear agreement met on Tuesday, but the exercise has become a mere formality with both parties preparing for midterm polls.
- Ec Clean Chit To Jaya Riles Dmk, Asks If Panel An ‘Admk Branch’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 12, 2007)
Reacting to a submission made by the Election Commission before the Supreme Court that no action was called for against AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalithaa for filing nominations from four constituencies in the 2001 Tamil Nadu Assembly . . .
- Nuclear Deal Deadlock Forces Monsoon Session To End Early (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2007)
On Monday, the daily adjournments in Parliament led to the inevitable—an abrupt end of the monsoon session—four days ahead of schedule.
- Special Article (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2007)
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Great Purge of Josef Stalin who in 1937 used the firing squads to kill 700,000 people who were in his reckoning enemies of the state or enemies of socialism.
- No Action Called For Against Jayalalithaa, Ec Tells Court (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Sep 11, 2007)
The Election Commission on Monday informed the Supreme Court that no action was called for against AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa for the affidavits filed by her during the 2001 Assembly polls, when she filed nominations in . . . .
- Govt Wants Deal In Place Before 2008 (New Indian Express, ANITA SALUJA, Sep 10, 2007)
Convinced that the Indo-US nuclear deal should neither be stalled nor slowed down, the Congress-led UPA Government is in a hurry to get through the UPA-Left mechanism to address the concerns of the Left on the 123 Agreement.
- Jaya Wonders If Unpa Exists (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2007)
J Jayalalitha, who had dismissed speculative reports of her moving close to the BJP, on Sunday expressed her displeasure over leaders of the newly-formed United National Progressive Alliance of seven regional parties...
- Nobody’S People (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Sep 10, 2007)
The tragedy of athlete Santhi Soundarajan is that her failed attempt at committing suicide brings back the spotlight on her for the wrong reasons.
- Kanimozhi Is Rising Delhi Star (Asian Age, Harish Gupta, Sep 10, 2007)
Kanimozhi, daughter of Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi, wants to learn Hindi. These days, she is getting the maximum attention in Central Hall of Parliament.
- From Lenin To Gucci (Asian Age, Suhel Seth, Sep 10, 2007)
There are obvious lessons to be learnt from Russia. That Lenin (without turning in his grave) can actually face up to Gucci without turning in his rather unfrequented grave.
- Sl Retracts Release On Indo-Lankan Defence Panel (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2007)
Faced with a flat denial from New Delhi that India and Sri Lanka had formed a high level committee of officials on defence relations, the Sri Lankan Presidential Secretariat on Sunday admitted that its press release of September 6 on the subject . . . . .
- Left On The Wrong Side (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Sep 08, 2007)
The Left’s opposition to the nuclear deal may prove to be a bigger mistake than its earlier tactical blunders.
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