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Articles 9921 through 10020 of 22438:
- Over 100 Charred To Death In Meerut (Times of India, Lalit Kumar, Apr 11, 2006)
A horrific inferno swept through a consumer electronics fair in Meerut's Victoria Park on Monday, killing over 100 and seriously injuring many more.
- The Menace (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 11, 2006)
A reader has shown concern on this page recently by drawing attention to the menace of begging in this city.
- Corruption And Development~ii (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, Apr 11, 2006)
In his work “Grand Corruption in Third World Development”, George Moody-Stuart, identified areas which are most vulnerable to corruption.
- Bush Dismisses Iran Reports As 'Wild Speculation' (Reuters, Matt Spetalnick, Apr 11, 2006)
President George W. Bush said on Monday that force is not necessarily required to thwart Tehran's nuclear ambitions and dismissed reports of plans for military strikes on Iran as "wild speculation."
- Blaze At Meerut Consumer Fair Kills At Least 51 (Reuters, Surojit Gupta, Apr 11, 2006)
At least 51 people died and 100 were injured on Monday when a huge fire broke out at a crowded consumer electronics fair in Meerut and the death toll could rise further, officials said.
- Taliban Return To Afghanistan Not Ruled Out (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Apr 11, 2006)
A strident propaganda is going on in Pakistan implicating India and Afghanistan in the on going insurgency in Baluchistan and its Army’s failures in the two tribal agencies in Waziristan.
- Fire Kills Over 100 At Indian Trade Fair (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
150 injured, death toll expected to rise
* Compensation of $4,500 for families of victims
- Rebel Run Mars Poll Last Lap (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Violence in parts of volatile Karbi Anglong and minority-dominated Dhubri marred the second and final phase of polling in Assam today, which also saw a marginally lower turnout than in the first phase of elections on April 3.
- Too Old To Deliver (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Apr 11, 2006)
Post all fools day on the first of April, two aspiring prime ministers, one from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the other from the Congress, the two ‘national’ parties, have made us all look like a bunch of intellectually backward species.
- Wrong Headed (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 11, 2006)
Subsidies carry with it the baggage of welfare. But the notion of welfare carries with it the more important question, “Welfare for whom?” The obvious and the unobjectionable answer is welfare for the poor.
- Sewa Award Goes To Us Museum (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
To mark Baisakhi this year, the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation has conferred the Sewa Award 2006 to the Smithsonian Institution and the Sikh Heritage Foundation for creating a permanent exhibit on ''Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab'' at the Museum of . . .
- Pak Responds To Friendship Gesture With More Letters (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Several thousand friendship letters and the Golden Bridge of Friendship is how Pakistan responded to India's overtures of friendship.
- Herculean Exercise (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 11, 2006)
With the 40th year approaching, Sonali Mohan wakes up to the need to keep herself fit . . .
- No Silly Point, This (Tribune, Gitanjali Sharma , Apr 11, 2006)
THIS time, he was batting hard for cricket. Two years ago, he was crazy about tennis, and a year before that he couldn’t have enough of skating. And, somewhere in between he got a kick out of football and hockey.
- Sonia Quits All Posts Of “Profit” (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Apr 11, 2006)
Following up on her resignation from the Lok Sabha and the National Advisory Council, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has now resigned from all the socio-cultural organisations which she heads or patronises. These include all those connected . . .
- Minister Gives It City A ‘Health’ Tag (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The State Government is committed to provide telemedicine facility in all 27 districts of the State, said Health Minister R Ashok.
- Over 70% Vote In Assam Final Phase (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Apr 11, 2006)
Stray violence in Karbi Anglong district
Ballot unit damaged, arrest of MLA ordered
AGP chief Brindaban Goswami and former Chief Minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta among candidates in the fray
- What Will Ec Do About Arjun: Jaya (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalitha has accused the Election Commission of adopting one yardstick for Union Minister Arjun Singh and another for Chennai Police Commissioner R Nataraj over the model code of conduct
- Nabard Aid To Tamil Nadu, Pondy Crosses Rs. 2,345 Cr. (Hindu, S. Vydhianathan, Apr 11, 2006)
Rs. 604 crore for infrastructure projects
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Total aid sanctioned includes Rs. 1,827 crore as refinance to banks
Rs. 547 crore to cooperative banks, regional rural banks
- New Delhi Talks Terror, Pak Transit With Karzai (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
For all the concern over increasing terrorist activity in Afghanistan along its border with Pakistan, President Hamid Karzai showed faith in ‘‘brother’’ Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and hoped that along with India, the three countries . . .
- Bush Denies Reports Of Possible Us Attack On Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
US President George W. Bush reaffirmed his commitment to resolving the dispute with Iran over its nuclear activities peacefully and rejected reports he was preparing a bombing campaign as "wild speculation".
- Tribal Renaissance (Daily Excelsior, Ravindra Shukla, Apr 11, 2006)
As the Naxalites have been accusing the State and Central Governments for the encroachment on the forest and agricultural land for setting up industrial projects, legislation is being drawn up as part of the Government's effort to address tribal unrest .
- A Friend In Need (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 11, 2006)
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s second visit to New Delhi in less than a year is in keeping with the growing congruence of interests between the two South Asian countries.
- No Poll Code Violation By Prime Minister, Says Election Commission (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 11, 2006)
Observers doing their job with the utmost objectivity in West Bengal
- Why Is Sonia Gandhi Silent On Volcker Issue, Asks Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
With whose consent did Natwar write to Iraq?
I am raising the issue of illegal foreign funding: BJP leader
Is Natwar Singh being made a scapegoat?
- Narmada: Team Meets Manmohan (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Apr 11, 2006)
They inspected rehabilitation sites
Team denied submitting a report to PM on findings
Medha Patkar's fast entered 13th day on Monday
- Soft Talk With Karan (Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan, Apr 11, 2006)
Collection of Thapar's weekly newspaper columns on varied subjects
- Nepal Beyond The Monarchy (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 11, 2006)
After years of upheaval, Nepal is on the brink of a major political change. What will a country of citizens — and not subjects — look like? Three books provide some answers
- U.K. Journal Sparks Trans-Atlantic Spat (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Apr 11, 2006)
The controversy over an essay on U.S. foreign policy by two American academics in theLondon Review of Booksshows that free speech remains a tricky issue not only for traditional faith groups but also for the enlightened elite.
- India, Afghanistan Pitch For Joint Fight On Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Concerned over increased terrorist activities in Afghanistan, India and Kabul today agreed on a collective fight against the menace in which Pakistan could also join.
- A Trip To Talk It Out On Trade (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Apr 11, 2006)
China's President Hu Jintao is to visit the United States next week. A number of economic and trade related disputes are on the table.
- A Different Historical Trajectory (Hindu, R. CHAMPAKALAKSHMI, Apr 11, 2006)
This concluding part of the review focusses on Sanjay Subrahmanyam's main contributions to a better understanding of the complex historical processes
- Protecting Islands Of Excellence (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2006)
The proposal of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development to extend reservations to the other backward classes (OBCs) in Central educational institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institutes of Management,
- Dogged By Humans (Pioneer, Maneka Gandhi, Apr 11, 2006)
For years, I have been seeing the Dog-for-Sale advertisements in the papers.
- 10 Days Before Arjun’S Quota Quote, Pm Said: Challenge Is To See Equity And Excellence Walk . . . (Indian Express, MANINI CHATTERJEE & J P YADAV, Apr 11, 2006)
Union HRD minister Arjun Singh’s announcement on April 5 that the government intended to implement 27% OBC reservation in all Central educational institutions not only embarrassed the UPA government but also sought to undermine Prime Minister . . .
- Street Chef In A City That Loves Its Food (Deccan Herald, Thomas Fuller, Apr 11, 2006)
Food stalls in Bangkok are good enough to draw the food nuts and cheap enough to draw the labourers
- "Cyprus Welcomes Nuclear Deal Between India And The U.S." (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 10, 2006)
Cyprus PresidentTassos Papadopoulosbelieves it is time to rekindle Nicosia's traditionally strong bonds with New Delhi. Mr. Papadopoulos, who arrives in India on Tuesday, believes Cyprus needs to focus more on Asia. Excerpts from an exclusive . . .
- ``U.S. Congress Will Ratify Deal'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Deal is simply about helping India: Sibal
Indian-American community has an exceptionally important role
Praises Rice statement in Congress on the deal
- Governor Returns Private University Bill (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Uttar Pradesh Governor T V Rajeswar has returned the Mangalayatan University Bill seeking to set up another private university in Aligarh.
- "Prime Responsibility Of Cinema Is To Entertain The Masses'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Youngsters are as nationalist as anyone else, says Kunal Kapoor in conversation with Madhur Tankha...
- Formation Of Panel Favoured To Monitor Work On Medical Colleges (Hindu, T.V. Sivanandan, Apr 10, 2006)
Experts say lack of professional approach to the admissions issue is glaring
<132> Their opinion
Government need not build new hospital to get MCI nod
It can get MCI nod by utilising existing infrastructure
Recruitment of medical teachers . . .
- Arjun Denies Ec Charge (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Human Resources Minister Arjun Singh on Sunday denied the Election Commission’s charge that he had prima facie violated the model code of conduct for elections ....
- From Afghanistan With Love (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The Afghan President was earlier scheduled to visit India for six days. His private visit to Shimla on April 13 was called off because of some political engagements back home.
- University Teachers' Union Demands Strengthening Of Grant-In-Aid System (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The Government has failed in making recruitments, alleges federation
Plea to protect service conditions of teachers in unaided institutions
Comprehensive higher education policy sought
- Crpf Observes `Valour Day' With Peace Run (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Apr 10, 2006)
Rain notwithstanding, people participate to honour fallen heroes
- Do Private Insurers Give More Access? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 10, 2006)
The Indian insurance industry has seen sharp growth since the opening up of the insurance sector in 2000.
- Conglomeration To Catch The Perfect Match A Matchless Initiative (Hindu, M. Balaganessin, Apr 10, 2006)
A face-to-face interaction between parents of prospective brides, bridegrooms in Tiruchi
- Increase In Number Of People Opting For Hiv Test (Hindu, Anasuya Menon, Apr 10, 2006)
The Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (VCTC) for HIV, set up by the Tamil Nadu State Aids Control Society (TANSACS) at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH), is witnessing an increase in the number of people appearing for . . .
- India Emerging As A Global Leader: Drdo Director (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
One of the greatest strengths of India is its large resource of professionals: DRDO Director
- 70,000 Candidates Appear For Braou Test (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The eligibility test for courses offered by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University conducted at 237 centres across the State on Sunday had 70,000 candidates trying their luck.
- Advani Hits Out At Centre's Path Of ``Appeasement'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
`Yatra' aimed at creating awareness about UPA's divisive policies
Yatra enters Maharashtra
Says Centre trying to create a rift between religious communities
POTA repeal against national interest
- A Framework For The Future (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 10, 2006)
Journalism for me is a continuing learning experience.
- Iraq, Iran, And A Strategy Of A Thousand Errors (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Apr 10, 2006)
America has brought anarchy and indescribable misery to Iraq. Now it is eyeing Iran. Would American and world public opinion be mute spectators to another exercise in monumental folly?
- Achuthanandan Is Our Choice For Chief Minister: Paloli (Hindu, C. Gouridasan Nair, Apr 10, 2006)
Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener Paloli Mohammed Kutty has said that the Leader of the Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan will certainly be the LDF's choice for Chief Minister if the Front wins the Assembly elections.
- Arjun: Code Not Violated (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Apr 10, 2006)
"No new announcement on quota"
- Beyond Borders (Times of India, Saeed Naqvi, Apr 10, 2006)
Extraterritorial interests of Indian Muslims have recently been in focus. In this context the authorship and words of the anthem of Aligarh Muslim University written in the thirties by Urdu poet Majaz, Javed Akhtar's maternal uncle, may provide some clues
- The Lexicon Of Lewd (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Apr 10, 2006)
Meher Bhargava was the quintessential Lucknow memsahib;
- "Nda Govt. Shielding Political Nexus Of Ranveer Sena'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Demand to extend the tenure of Amir Das Commission
A large number of dalits were killed in Bathepur massacre engineered by the Ranveer Sena'
Party leader to call on the Governor in this connection with a request to intervene into the matter
- A Peep Into The Recent Past (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Apr 10, 2006)
Two plays of Gurcharan Das were staged in New Delhi recently, each taking you to a different period, neither of them contemporary. It could be because he wrote them at a certain stage of his life.
- Sometimes, Every Picture Tells Half A Story (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Apr 10, 2006)
No columnist should start with a cliche, so apologies and all that, but here I go: Every story has two sides. Where was the other side when TV news channels, especially the major English language ones, covered the Medha Patkar story?
- More Teeth To Commission On Minority Edu Institutions (Daily Excelsior, M Rama Rao, Apr 10, 2006)
Critics are quick to take the Government to task for the recent amendment to the National Commission for Minority Educational institutions Act.
- Remembering Bansi Lal (Tribune, M.K. Kohli, Apr 10, 2006)
It was September 5, 1971, when I got a Teachers Day “gift” in the form of my transfer from the well-established Government College, Gurgaon, to the newly opened Government College, Bhiwani.
- Terrorism To Dominate Pm-Karzai Talks (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Bilateral ties between India and Afghanistan are set to get a further boost as Afghan President Hamid Karzai reached here today on a four-day visit during which the two sides will ink three pacts.
- China Seeks Indian Help To Replicate Bangalore's Success (Press Trust of India, Anil K Joseph, Apr 10, 2006)
A Sino-India Software Research, Education and Training Base, the first of its kind, has been established in the southwestern city of Chengdu to replicate the success of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, in the Communist nation which aspires to be a . . .
- Hrd Ministry Proposes 27 Per Cent Reservation For Obcs In Iits And Iims (Times of India, Amrith Lal, Apr 10, 2006)
Merit is central to education. But education is not merely about safeguarding existing notions of merit.
- Child Marriages (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 10, 2006)
SC to streamline the law to check them
- An Indian Role In Africa (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Apr 10, 2006)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic . . .
- Quota Vote Bank (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 10, 2006)
Govt should rethink the move to extend reservation
- Us Recognises India’S Concerns’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 10, 2006)
In an informal chat with reporters here on Saturday, Mr Sibal said he had sought to explain this to everyone he met during his visit to the US, including Congressmen, Senators, administration officials and members of the scientific community.
- Cet: Moving Towards Another Definition (Deccan Herald, Vijesh Kamath, Apr 10, 2006)
This isn’t the first time that the state government is experimenting with a piece of legislation to regulate admissions in private professional colleges
- Assam: Acid Test For A New Party (Deccan Herald, Anirban Bhaumik , Apr 10, 2006)
Cries of Imam Sahib zindabad can be heard as the two men walk towards the podium.
- Parental Angst (Times of India, APARNA BURJWAL, Apr 10, 2006)
When I was expecting my baby, I was told that everything would be fine after five months. When I could not walk properly in the eighth month, I was told that I would be fine after the baby was delivered.
- The Crorepati (Deccan Herald, NAVARATNA LAXMAN, Apr 10, 2006)
She may not have won Rs 2 crore at KBC 2, but is a crorepati in her own way!
- Sri Venkateswara University To Get Choice-Based Credit System Soon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Sri Venkateswara University is all set to implement choice-based credit system in its constituent and affiliated colleges from the next academic year.
- Freedom To Be Corrupt (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Apr 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh has suggested that Government employees should not be transferred before two years to enable them to show results.
- Left To Review Govt Support After Polls (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Apr 10, 2006)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) on Friday said it would review its support for the government after state elections are out of the way next month.
- New Future…Old Problems (News International, Chris Cork, Apr 10, 2006)
Standing beneath the tree next to the ruins of the mosque in the village of Kot Galla the enormity of both the devastation and the task of reconstruction is cruelly evident.
- Exploiting Scarcity (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The minister for human resource development, Arjun Singh, has “proposed” on the eve of important state elections that the quota of reserved seats in centrally-funded institutions of degree-giving institutions should be increased from 22.5 to 49.5 . . .
- The Ulema And Karo-Kari (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 10, 2006)
THAT 40 religious leaders of various schools of thought declared karo-kari unIslamic at a conference held in Larkana the other day is a positive development.
- Living In A World Of Make-Believe (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Apr 10, 2006)
There is a waning sense of reality in national politics as each day passes.
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