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Articles 15321 through 15420 of 22438:
- In A Lower Class (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 13, 2005)
Since its tryst with destiny, India has not been too good at keeping dates. It is very unlikely that it will be able to meet its target of universal elementary education by 2010,
- Churches, Schools Attacked In Lahore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Tension prevailed near the eastern city of Lahore where an angry mob set ablaze three churches, Christian schools and residence of the local bishop, following reports that a youth allegedly desecrated the Holy Koran.
- Smacking The Lid Off The Pan (Deccan Herald, SABITH KHAN, Nov 13, 2005)
The author welcomes controversy and at the same time admits to imperfections and incompletions in his manner of dealing with them.
- The Battle For Knowledge Economy (Indian Express, N K Singh, Nov 13, 2005)
The new aggressiveness of India and China to capitalise on their demographic advantages particularly in high-quality knowledge-intensive and innovative enterprises has caused concerns elsewhere. The worry is highest in the United States.
- Sheathing The Sword Of Global Jehad (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Nov 13, 2005)
I am a Hindu by spiritual orientation. My faith teaches me to respect, and take the best from, Islam and every other faith on this planet. I revere many noble aspects of Islam, which I believe have enriched our national life.
- Delhi Police Arrest Srinagar Resident For Alleged Role In Blasts Case (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Nov 13, 2005)
Suspect apprehended after four-day hunt by Intelligence Bureau
Cellphone conversations between suspect and his associates intercepted
Dar was arrested four months ago for suspected Lashkar links but got bail
- Pm Wants Better Saarc Connectivity (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has proposed that all South Asian countries provide transit facilities to each other on a reciprocal basis. Speaking at the 13th Saarc summit here on Saturday,
- Reconnect The Subcontinent: Manmohan (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 13, 2005)
``If our region wants to be part of a dynamic Asia... then we must act, and act speedily''
- The Volcker Fallout (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Nov 13, 2005)
If history remembers Natwar Singh, even as a footnote, it will be for the disgraceful manner of his exit from the Ministry of External Affairs. Had he resigned on day one he would have been remembered as the last of our Cold War foreign ministers.
- After Death Companion (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Nov 13, 2005)
But for West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi, I would not have known about the tragic death of Major Gopendra Singh Rathore or, simply, Gopi, who was aide-de-camp (ADC) to then President K.R. Narayanan.
- The Language Conundrum (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Nov 13, 2005)
I have seen two news items in recent weeks, one of them a bit amusing, and the other worrisome.
- Damage And Need Assessment (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 13, 2005)
A Comprehensive damage and need assessment report has been released giving some idea of the devastation caused by October 8 earthquake and requirements for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- A Year After Arafat (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 13, 2005)
One year after Yasser Arafat’s death, things in Palestine remain much the same. The civil war which the western media had predicted did not materialize.
- Towards Revolutionary Recommendations (Tribune, Sridhar K. Chari, Nov 13, 2005)
DR Pushpa M Bhargava, a former director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is the vice-chairman of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) constituted by the Prime Minister.
- Mob Torches 3 Churches Near Nankana (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 13, 2005)
A mob of 3,000 people, mostly youth, set to fire three churches and homes of two clergymen as well as destroyed a nursing hostel, nuns’ hostel, a convent school and four other houses in Sangla Hill area of district Nankana on Saturday.
- Prisoners Of Gender (Hindustan Times, Siddharth D Shanghvi, Nov 13, 2005)
How easily the Mafatlal family feud lends itself to the rhetoric of scandal. A shabby socialite.
- 3 Churches Set On Fire In Sangla Hill (Pakistan Observer, Hussain Kashif, Nov 13, 2005)
Christian Churches and Civil Society Organizations have protested over the destroying and setting ablaze of three churches, a school, a pastor’s house and a Sisters’ Convent and desecrated holy books at Sangla Hill on Saturday morning.
- Questions On Cloning (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 12, 2005)
Hopes Amidst Ethical And Technical Problems
- Oic And The Muslim World (Greater Kashmir, SYED ABDUL WAHID, Nov 12, 2005)
The Organization must play its role in making Muslims understand their duties, comments
SYED ABDUL WAHID
- The Climate Of Fear-Iii (Greater Kashmir, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 12, 2005)
Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka explains the philosophy of fear and the way superpowers have used it as and when they needed it
- Rising Above The Gathering Storm (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Nov 12, 2005)
The new aggressiveness of India and China to capitalise on their demographic advantages, particularly in high quality knowledge-intensive and innovative enterprises, has caused concerns elsewhere. The worry is highest in the United States.
- Tharoor Lauds India's Action (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
``Volcker Report was not tantamount to presumption of guilt''
- We Must Not Forget Fallujah (Hindu, Mike Marqusee, Nov 12, 2005)
The destruction of Fallujah was an act of barbarism that ranks alongside My Lai, Jallianwallah Bagh, Guernica, and Halabja
- Repeat Of A Fiasco (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 12, 2005)
The Y.S. Rajashekhara Reddy Government could have done without a second setback on the sensitive issue of providing reservation to Muslims in government jobs and educational institutions.
- The Kanwar Mess (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Nov 12, 2005)
One thing that has always struck me most noticeably about Kanwar Natwar Singh is his supreme insolence.
- Eat, Drink And Be Married (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 12, 2005)
Marriage is no protection against alcohol, concludes a recent survey. Maybe the researchers fudged out of politeness
- Stop Cheating (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 12, 2005)
The case of Abdul Majid working as a waterman-cum-sweeper in a government primary school for the last quarter of a century in Ramnagar tehsil makes a bizarre reading.
- Ray Of Hope For Disabled Children (Daily Excelsior, V Mohan Narayan, Nov 12, 2005)
They receive sympathy, pity and, many a time, ridiculed, harassed or even beaten up. Right from their childhood, for no fault of theirs, they are subject to neglect, revulsion, discrimination and rejection.
- Pakistan-India Joint Fund-Raiser Held (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
At the first Pakistan-India joint fund-raiser for the earthquake victims, the World Bank announced a $200 million supplemental financing to help Pakistan cope with the disaster.
- Children Apprised Of Govt Facilities (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
A seminar for children was organised at Govt. Model Middle School, Sector 23, today. Thirtyfive children from various schools participated in it. They were made aware about the facilities provided to them by the government. Mr Subhash Chawla, . . . .
- Free School For Single Girl Child (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The CBSE on Friday sent a directive to its schools to ensure that all single girl children, in classes VI to XII, are provided full fee waiver.
- Revitalization Of Saarc (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 12, 2005)
Pakistan has reacted positively to Afghanistan’s desire to join the seven-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
- The Undone Task (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Nov 12, 2005)
India’s higher spending on R&D, at 45% CAGR, reflects its enhanced status in the global knowledge economy, no doubt. An equally bright picture emerges from the trend in incoming MNC R&D activities.
- Yoga To Be Made Compulsory In Schools (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Financial Express, Nov 12, 2005)
Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has said that teaching of yoga will be made compulsory in all schools.
- Understanding Bird Flu (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 12, 2005)
A hitherto unchartered virus H5N1 has raised its ugly head with lethal potential to man and birds. It is a rare case of convergence of interests of man and bird against one common foe.
- Children’S Day Function Put Off (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The state-level Children’s Day function, scheduled for November 14 in Ludhiana, has been postponed till November 19.
- Social Control Of Education Needed: Brinda Karat (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Nov 12, 2005)
Left parties will exert pressure to bring in legislation
- Nda Fostered Communalism, Says Sonia Gandhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
The need of the hour is a strong and stable Government in Bihar which can work in tandem with the Centre
Congress has always stood for the minorities
NDA was biased against Bihar, Rajasthan and Orissa
- Education For All (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 12, 2005)
Govt schools continue to have poor infrastructure
- Higher Education In For Change (Deccan Herald, Vijesh Kamath, Nov 12, 2005)
Get set for some sweeping reforms in the higher education scene in the state. Aptitude and entrance tests may become the criterion for entry into even vocational and non-professional courses....
- Echo From The Hills (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 12, 2005)
She cannot remember why she started writing. “It must have been vanity,” Kavery tries to recall. But after five highly-acclaimed novels and a host of children’s books to her credit, her explanation is an over-simplification of what she has managed ....
- Commit No Nuisance (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 12, 2005)
Amartya Sen, in the context of talking about the human development index, would call it ‘sanitation’. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh cuts through the chase and calls it ‘toilets’.
- Independence Is No Licence, Kalam Warns Pillars Of Democracy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
President A P J Abdul Kalam underscored the “absolute need to strike a harmonious balance among” the three pillars of Indian democracy -- the executive, judiciary and legislature -- but pointed out that “independence of jurisdiction does not mean liberty
- Decision On Science Foundation In Winter Session: C.N.R. Rao (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Country's growth was a corollary to scientific advancements
- U.S.-Owned Hotels Targeted In Amman (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Nov 11, 2005)
Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for suicide attacks; most of the victims are Jordanians
- Pm Gets Prestigious Us University Award (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
A leading US university today presented Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with one of its rare honours in recognition of the collaboration between its faculty and the Indian people.
- State Government Allots Iit-Madras Land For Setting Up Research Park (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Space will be created for information technology, telecommunication and biotechnology companies
6.5 acres given at Taramani
To be registered as a non-profit company
The first phase will be completed by December 2006
- Editorials (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
MP on the run
Adhir Chowdhury vs the CPI-M
- Learning Curbs (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 11, 2005)
There is a lesson for India in the Unesco’s Global Monitoring Report 2006 on Education For All (EFA).
- India No More A Sleeping Giant: Tharoor (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
India is no longer perceived by the world community as a sleeping giant, but as a giant that is already on the move though it is yet to gather speed, says UN Under Secretary General Shashi Tharoor.
- World Bank To The Rescue (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 11, 2005)
The World Bank has agreed to provide a loan of Rs 10 billion spread over three years to the education sector in Sindh. In view of its negative experience in the 1990s in Pakistan, the Bank has added the condition that the government must ensure . . .
- Clear Vision (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 11, 2005)
One country's terrorists can't be the other country's freedom-fighters. This is a truth that has been slowly realised across the globe.
- Executive Not Independent, Says Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Legal literacy is the core basis of the rule of law, says CJI
Legal literacy helps in access to information: Somnath
Judges should press for setting up of National Judicial Commission
- Increasing Tax Revenue (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Nov 11, 2005)
Pakistan needs far more financial resources than it can readily mobilize in these difficult times.
- A Revised Building Code (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 11, 2005)
The decision to revise the building code was long overdue. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz asked the ministry of housing and works to draft a revised code within a month.
- Peace Plan For Gilgit (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 11, 2005)
One hopes that the recent jirga-approved peace proposals for restoring normality to Gilgit will lead to at least a temporary solution for the area that has been wracked by several months of sectarian violence.
- Saving The Daughter (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 11, 2005)
At last, religious leaders have chosen to come together and speak up against female foeticide.
- "A Role Model For Generations Of Indian Diplomats" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
The Indian Foreign Service Association (IFSA) and officers of the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday placed on record their deep and sincere appreciation of the services rendered by the former President, K. R. Narayanan, to the country and his "...
- Common Man’S President (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Nov 11, 2005)
Would he grant an interview? I was a little sceptical as his name had just been announced as a candidate for the post of Vice-President.
- Governor Plants Saplings At Raj Bhavan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Nearly 1000 saplings will be planted in the next two months
- Time Is Existence Without Love (Deccan Herald, Iyer, Nov 11, 2005)
A spiritual experience is vindicated by something similar happening miles away
- Volcker Report Not Final Word On India's Destiny: Cpi (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
The Communist Party of India today asked the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre not to succumb to US pressure on foreign policy matters and called for a thorough probe into the Iraq Oil-for-Food programme.
- Labour Must Not Make It Worse (Hindu, Polly Toynbee , Nov 11, 2005)
Baying for the Prime Minister's blood over Wednesday night's House of Commons defeat plays into the Opposition's hands.
- Compassion At The Top (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Nov 11, 2005)
K.R. Narayanan could always see the point of view of those disagreeing with him. He never lost his good humour either.
- New Global Agricultural Censuses Under Way (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Socio-economic data at the community level also to be includedc
Will help countries monitor progress towards Millennium Development Goals
To include issues such as soil degradation and agro-forestry
Survey to be carried out at reduced cost
- Woes Of Hi-Tech Banking (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Nov 11, 2005)
Has the combination of high technology and competition in financial services in particular served us well as customers?
- Penalised For Employing Child Labour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Two employers were penalised Rs. 40,000 for engaging child labourers in their powerloom units.
- Utilise Nabard Funds To Develop Infrastructure: Union Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
The Union Minister of State for Finance, S.S. Palanimanickam has asked the State Government to use the funds provided by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to develop infrastructure.
- Bird Sanctuaries Under Watch For Avian Flu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 11, 2005)
Migratory birds from China stop at many places in State
About 20 hotspots identified
Hoskote Tank, Thippagondanahalli under close watch
Forest Department personnel, veterinarians trained
Migratory birds likely to start arriving in 15 days
- A Revised Building Code (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 10, 2005)
The decision to revise the building code was long overdue. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz asked the ministry of housing and works to draft a revised code within a month.
- An Obsessive Precision (Greater Kashmir, A J Thomas, Nov 10, 2005)
This is an autobiography with a difference where author expresses his own self after having distanced the same from the book, a rare act in deed, review A J Thomas
- Increasing Tax Revenue (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Nov 10, 2005)
Pakistan needs far more financial resources than it can readily mobilize in these difficult times. Much more funds are required than what the donors are willing to offer for relief and rehabilitation of the survivors of the earthquake of October 8.
- Paris Burning (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 10, 2005)
Issues about immigrants must be addressed
Vehicles up in flames, smoke billowing from warehouses and armed police fighting a grim battle is not the picture one can expect from what many consider as the global soul of fashion, art and culture.
- Five Per Cent Trouble (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 10, 2005)
His quota for Muslims is legally unsustainable
- Terrorists Wear A Human Mask In Pok (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Nov 10, 2005)
One cannot say for sure how many survivors of the October 8 temblor in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) will survive the impending onslaught of the freezing winter to get, if at all, rehabilitated in the near future.
- Peace Plan For Gilgit (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 10, 2005)
One hopes that the recent jirga-approved peace proposals for restoring normality to Gilgit will lead to at least a temporary solution for the area that has been wracked by several months of sectarian violence.
- A Salute To Citizen Narayanan (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 10, 2005)
The life and times of Kocheril Raman Narayanan make for an extraordinary story — of struggle, high intelligence, will power, and courage.
- Failure Of Integration (Dawn, Niall Ferguson, Nov 10, 2005)
Which would you rather have in your capital city: a terrorist attack in the centre or a weeklong riot on the outskirts? After the experience of last July, most Londoners would probably be tempted to opt for the latter.
- Rehabilitation First, Then Arms Deal (Daily Excelsior, Tanveer Jafri, Nov 10, 2005)
The death toll of killer quake that hit Muzaffarabad area of PoK has reached, through non-government sources, about one lac. Pakistan government itself has confirmed that about seventy three thousand persons have lost their lives in this earth tremor.
- Tcs May Hire 18,000 This Year (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 10, 2005)
Tata group Chairman Ratan Tata today said TCS, the country's largest information technology and ITES company, was likely to employ around 18,000 people this year
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