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Articles 121 through 220 of 500:
- Software Minds (Times of India, MUKUL SHARMA, Jan 04, 2007)
Does telepathy exist? The majority of mainstream scientists believe that the paranormal acquisition of information concerning the thoughts, feelings or activity of another person is a lot of poppycock.
- Kashmir: Bridge, Not A Battle Ground (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jan 04, 2007)
Two great secularists created the Kashmir problem; others perpetuated it.
- His Rise And Fall (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jan 04, 2007)
Saddam Hussein, despite his many drawbacks, will go down in history as one of the few Arab leaders who stood up to the West.
- British Tourist Walks Into Village Early Morning, Lynched (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Confusion surrounds what British tourist Stephen Bennett was up to early on the morning of December 10 in Malsai village in Roha that ended in his murder.
- Air Raids: Ltte Warn Of ‘Serious Repercussions’ (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Tamil rebels today warned the Sri Lankan government that it could face “serious repercussions” after an air force raid allegedly killed 16 Tamils the day before, including eight children.
- Cold Wave Claims Four Lives In Uttar Pradesh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
The intense cold wave in north India claimed four more lives on Wednesday as temperatures dipped below normal and fog wreaked havoc with air and rail services.
- Quota In India Inc. (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 04, 2007)
Is this the thin end of the wedge?
- Himalaya's Receding Glaciers Suffer Neglect (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Billions of people in China and the Indian subcontinent rely on South Asia's Himalayan glaciers - the world's largest store of fresh water outside the polar ice caps. The massive ice floes feed seven of the world's greatest Asian rivers in one of . . .
- Praful Bidwai: Carbon Trading Fraud (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Jan 04, 2007)
Indian policy-makers are loath to accept greenhouse emission cuts but promote market-driven non-solutions to global warming such as carbon trading.
- Science Exhibition Inaugurated At Annamalai University (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Open to the public from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. till January 7
- Politics Behind Many Inter-State Water Disputes: Durai Murugan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Centre should act as "benevolent dictator" while tackling such issues
- Education Minister Chides Officials (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Education officers of six districts came under fire on Wednesday for slackness in the implementation of various schemes sanctioned under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).
- China And India Facing Up To The Economic Chill Of Global Wa (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
A report by six government departments in China yesterday warned that climate change would harm the country's economy and environment in the coming decades, with potentially devastating cuts in agricultural output.
- Guard The Guards (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 04, 2007)
The skirmish between the police personnel and the army during New Year’s eve in Calcutta has jolted the entire nation.
- Winds Of Hope In Up (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 04, 2007)
The BJP’s good showing in the mayoral elections in UP has suddenly changed the atmospherics not just in the party but also in the Sangh Parivar and the pages of the Organiser reflect this new buoyancy.
- Tiger Conservation Gaps (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
An international panel said that lack of proper amenities, delays in payment of compensation for human and cattle losses, illegal fishing, and illegal minor forest activity are seriously affecting tiger conservation efforts.
- No Slmm In Combat Areas (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
As the Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission (SLMM) withdrew from combat areas in the North and East, the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) raid killed 15 civilians (including 4 children), wounded dozens, and destroyed all but 5 houses in Northern coast near Mannar.
- Planning For The Future (Telegraph, Alok Ray, Jan 04, 2007)
The new year is supposed to be the time to plan ahead. Planning, in turn, requires an anticipation of future trends and changes. What are the major changes that will shape the world economic and business environment in the coming decade or . . .
- Find Alternative Energy Sources: Pm To Scientists (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 04, 2007)
Inaugurating the 94th session of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) at the Annamalai University, which is being attended by over 5,000 delegates from India and abroad, Mr Singh said energy security was a managerial and technological challenge.
- India Navy Drops Another Anchor (Singapore Times, Sudha Ramachandran, Jan 03, 2007)
The Indian Navy is getting a new base on the country's east coast. It is 50 kilometers south of Visakhapatnam, where the navy's eastern command is headquartered.
- Iraqi Government To Investigate Disorder At Saddam Execution (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
THE recent effort by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to get a dialogue going with the Palestinians by announcing a unilateral ceasefire, was aimed more at creating an enabling environment for an exit strategy for the US to speed up a . . .
- Anton Balasingam Dies (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 03, 2007)
Anton Balasingham's death comes at a time when the situation appears ominous and the East is all set for a bloody battle.
- Sri Lanka's Undeclared War (Frontline, Jayadeva Uyangoda, Jan 03, 2007)
The war between the government forces and the LTTE has escalated, and a return to the negotiation table seems unlikely.
- Fratricide In Palestine (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jan 03, 2007)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' move to hold fresh elections triggers clashes between Hamas and Fatah gunmen.
- Changing Face Of Terrorism (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jan 03, 2007)
In 2006, Pakistan-sponsored jihadi terrorism in India underwent several significant changes that is bound to define the terror strategies of different groups inimical to India and its national interests.
- Moscow Fails To Control Tehran (Pioneer, Pyotr Goncharov, Jan 03, 2007)
Iran's Parliament has authorised the Government to quit NPT and IAEA, a development that will create further problems for Russia, says Pyotr Goncharov.
- Where War Never Ceases (Pioneer, Abhijit Bhattacharyya , Jan 03, 2007)
The Indian political leadership would do well to remember that our Armed Forces need to prepare for future wars
- Bash Gone Awry (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 03, 2007)
Army must enlarge scope of inquiry
- Wal-Mart Walks In (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Jan 03, 2007)
The "back-door entry" of the world's biggest retailer sparks fears of destruction of the livelihoods of millions who eke out a living from retailing.
- 22 Un Peacekeepers Killed In 2006 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
Attacks on UN peacekeepers and civilian staff claimed 22 lives in 2006, down from 32 in 2005 but more than the 19 killed in 2004, the UN Staff Union reported on Tuesday.
- Cpi(m) Central Committee Meeting Begins In Kolkata (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
Discussions focus on strategy for Assembly polls
- Two Cheers For The Bill: (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
The forest rights legislation has been welcomed by tribal people and rights activists, but with reservations.
- A Year Of Confusion And Uncertainty (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 03, 2007)
Pakistan enters the New Year with doubts surrounding one major question: will the general election this year be fair and transparent?
- Iraq: Bush Reluctant To Try Diplomacy (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 03, 2007)
THE recent effort by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to get a dialogue going with the Palestinians by announcing a unilateral ceasefire, was aimed more at creating an enabling environment for an exit strategy for . . .
- Army Woes: Another Fratricidal Killing In J&k (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
The army’s fratricidal woes continued into 2007 with a junior commissioned officer (JCO) killing a soldier at a camp on the outskirts of Jammu on Monday night following a brawl at a New Year’s party.
- New Experiments In Telephony (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jan 03, 2007)
The new ITU chief is a practical man and knows the intricacies of the business.
- Tiger Conservation Gaps (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
An international panel said that lack of proper amenities, delays in payment of compensation for human and cattle losses, illegal fishing, and illegal minor forest activity are seriously affecting tiger conservation efforts.
- No Slmm In Combat Areas (WhatIsIndia Publications, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
As the Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission (SLMM) withdrew from combat areas in the North and East, the Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) raid killed 15 civilians (including 4 children), wounded dozens, and destroyed all but 5 houses in Northern coast near Mannar.
- 12 Survive Indonesia Plane Crash, But 90 Dead (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
Twelve people survived when a plane with 102 on board crashed in heavy rain into the mountains of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, an official for the budget carrier said on Tuesday.
- Balmy Balsams Of Nilgiris (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
The endangered Impatiens, endemic to the upper Nilgiris, offers an excellent illustration of phytogeography.
- Chief Minister Manik Sarkar (Frontline, SUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAY, Jan 03, 2007)
Interview with Chief Minister Manik Sarkar.
- Uk Tourist Lynched Near Mumbai (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
A British tourist was lynched by villagers at Malasai in Roha taluka, 120 km from Mumbai, after they suspected him of misbehaving with a woman.
- Legendary Leaders (Frontline, Sarabjit Pandher, Jan 03, 2007)
The Shiromani Akali Dal has been built by a long line of great leaders.
- Americans Fear A Grim Year Ahead (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
Another terrorist attack, a warmer planet, death and destruction from a natural disaster. These are among Americans' grim predictions for the US in 2007.
- Organ Trafficking On Inquiry Team's Radar (Pioneer, Kriti Nath Jha/ Noida, Jan 03, 2007)
It took three days of digging out remains from House No. D-5 in Noida, affected Nithari villagers going on the rampage and cries for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry for Uttar Pradesh Government to despatch a two-member high-level team to . . .
- Cold? Wait For Summer 2007 (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 03, 2007)
Don’t be deceived by the fog and cold. Climate scientists predict that 2007 could be the hottest year ever thanks to a combination of global warming and El Niño.
- For The Future (Frontline, Sarabjit Pandher, Jan 03, 2007)
Interview with Sukhbir Singh.
- Great Past (Frontline, Sarabjit Pandher, Jan 03, 2007)
The Shiromani Akali Dal has a history of non-violent resistance to oppression before and after Independence.
- Fauji Mayhem (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 03, 2007)
Time for civil-military coordination
- Iraq Govt Launches Probe Into Filming Of Saddam Hanging (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
The Iraqi government launched an inquiry on Monday into how guards filmed and taunted Saddam Hussein on the gallows, turning his execution into a televised spectacle that has inflamed sectarian anger.
- Learn From Narmada Dam Experience (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jan 03, 2007)
Even as the troubles at Singur show no sign of resolution, another project that was, perhaps, the first to bring the issue of relief and rehabilitation of the displaced centre-stage, quietly marked its completion.
- 90 Killed In Indonesia Air Crash (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 03, 2007)
Rescuers on Tuesday found the smoldering wreckage of an Indonesian jetliner that went missing during a storm, and officials said 90 people were killed while the remaining 12 aboard survived.
- No Civilian Deaths: Colombo (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 03, 2007)
LTTE alleges indiscriminate aerial bombing by Sri Lankan forces
- Killing Fields: Us Toll Crosses 3000 In Iraq (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
The number of US service members killed in Iraq since the war began in 2003 reached 3,000 on Sunday, a symbolic milestone at a time when the Bush administration is rethinking its strategy for the increasingly violent conflict.
- Air Force Guards Fire To Stop ‘Drunk’ Driver Near Pm’S Residence (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
New Year celebrations laced with alchohol and fog ended in jail for a 24-year-old man who entered the high-security air force zone opposite the Prime Minister’s residence and was stopped when guards fired to deflate his car’s tyres.
- Americans Fear A Grim Year Ahead (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Another terrorist attack, a warmer planet, death and destruction from a natural disaster. These are among Americans' grim predictions for the US in 2007.
- India's Lost Children (Pioneer, RAHUL RAMAGUNDAM, Jan 02, 2007)
All over Sitamarhi minors are seen doing odd jobs instead of studying, which is in violation of the Child Labour Act, says Rahul Ramagundam
- Blocks Selected For Watershed Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
The district administration has selected Elachipalayam, Pudhuchatram and Mallasamudram blocks for watershed development under the Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP).
- Zapatistas Celebrate 13th Anniversary Of Uprising (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Thousands of Zapatista rebels celebrated the 13th anniversary of their brief uprising against the Mexican government on Monday, dancing, singing and holding discussions on improving the status of poor Indians in the southern state of Chiapas.
- Thousands Flock To Saddam's Grave (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Thousands of Iraqis flocked to Saddam Hussein's hometown of Ouja yesterday, where the deposed Iraqi leader was buried in a religious compound 24 hours after his execution.
- The Voice Of The Turtle (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
The trend of the big and the hyped books being written by expatriates and passers-by is past its zenith, says Vijay Nambisan
- Two Killed In Kashmir Gun Battle (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir say soldiers have killed two militants in a clash in Sopore, 50km (31 miles) north of the summer capital, Srinagar.
- The Corruption-Efficiency Trade-Off (Business Line, C. V. Aravind, Jan 02, 2007)
Are the most corrupt bureaucrats the most efficient? The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, would seem to think so.
- Death Of A Tyrant (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 02, 2007)
Iraq's deposed President Saddam Hussein (1937-2006) was remorselessly brutal with his people.
On Saturday, he met a brutal end on the gallows
- A Grave And Costly Flaw (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 02, 2007)
The US will have to face the consequences of Saddam Hussein’s execution. India has no reason to make common cause with America on this, writes.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 02, 2007)
History will record that in March-April 2003, the USA, UK, Australia, Italy, Poland and a few other countries launched unprovoked aggression against the Iraqi Republic, a sovereign original signatory of the UN Charter.
- Mission For 2007 — Defusing Long Ignored Time-Bombs (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 02, 2007)
The New Year undoubtedly starts with a sense of euphoria suffusing economic players over the impressive macroeconomic fundamentals.
- Mourners Flock To Saddam Grave (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Jan 02, 2007)
U.S. death toll in Iraq touches 3,000
- All For Nature, Nature For All (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
A trip to Kaudiyala, 37 km from Rishikesh, is all about living in the lap of Nature.
- Saddam Supporters Hold Demonstrations (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Jan 02, 2007)
Mourners walk to Mr. Hussein's graveside to pay their respects
- Hu Calls For Harmony Among Nations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Impetus to economic restructuring in New Year
- Asean Under The Security Spotlight (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Jan 02, 2007)
The New Year-eve bomb blasts in Bangkok have added to existing concerns.
- Jyoti Guptara (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
The 17-year-old and his twin Suresh have just come out with their first book, Conspiracy of Calapsia. Part of a seven-book series, they've been working on it since they were 11.
- A Year Of Confusion And Uncertainty (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 02, 2007)
Pakistan enters the New Year with doubts surrounding one major question: will the general election this year be fair and transparent?
- Iraq: Bush Reluctant To Try Diplomacy (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 02, 2007)
THE recent effort by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to get a dialogue going with the Palestinians by announcing a unilateral ceasefire, was aimed more at creating an enabling environment for an exit strategy for the . . .
- Keeping Fingers Crossed (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jan 02, 2007)
The hypocrisy that surrounds the violence against middle class women is as difficult to deal with as the violence itself.
- A Holiday And A History Lesson (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Radhika Praveen takes an archaeological journey to the Roman ruins of Pompeii and discovers it has much in common with her native town Pattanam in Kerala.
- Iraq Government To Probe Filming Of Saddam Hanging (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
The Iraqi government launched an inquiry on Monday into how guards filmed and taunted Saddam Hussein on the gallows, turning his execution into a televised spectacle that has inflamed sectarian anger.
- So Long, Hello! (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 02, 2007)
Universal Order and Truth were born of blazing spiritual fire, and thence night was born, and thence the billowy ocean of space.From the billowy ocean of space was born Time — the year ordaining days and nights, the ruler of every moment.
- Mha Officials On Way To N-E For Security Review (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 02, 2007)
Banned outfit Ulfa's call to boycott the National Games, scheduled to be held in Guwahati next month, has forced the Centre to review the security situation in Assam, particularly when paramilitary forces will be engaged in poll-bound Manipur during . . .
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