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- Pressure Mounts On Nepal King, Protests To Continue (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Apr 11, 2006)
Pro-democracy campaigners in Nepal vowed to defy curfews and launch a sixth day of mass protests on Tuesday against the king's absolute rule as the monarch came under global pressure to end his crackdown.
- 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
- Quick-Fix At Narmada (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 11, 2006)
As Medha Patkar languishes at the intensive care unit of AIIMS, the government may take credit for having rescued her just when she had started sinking.
- 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.
- Indo-Pak Ties: Seeking New Horizons (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 11, 2006)
Like Pakistan's proposal for `demilitarisation' of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Manmohan Singh's idea of a Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship will have to await more propitious times. This can happen only when the present atmosphere of mutual . . .
- Unquiet Flows The Narmada (Deccan Herald, Punypriya Dasgupta , Apr 11, 2006)
Big dams projects never really provide the irrigation and power that their project reports promise
- ‘Bush Has Only Made Things Worse In Iraq’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Apr 11, 2006)
Dilip Hiro: The US stokes the fire among those who suffer...
- Pm, Sonia Express Shock Over Meerut Fire Tragedy (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday expressed shock over the devastating . . .
- 50 Die In Fire At Meerut Fair (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Most of the victims are women and children; 115 suffer burns
Short-circuiting suspected
Explosion of gas cylinders adds to panic
High-level inquiry ordered
- Poll Panel, State Election Machinery At The Receiving End (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Apr 11, 2006)
Monitoring enforcement of model code in the State a tough task
EC, State election machinery straining to prove impartiality in ensuring parties' compliance
Faced with complaints of violations, State election machinery conducted probes
- Standoff Likely On Sea Passage (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 11, 2006)
LTTE firm on use of Sea Tigers
- 60 Perish In Meerut Fire (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
At least 60 people, mostly women and children, were charred to death and more than 100 injured, some of them seriously, in a devastating fire that ravaged a consumer goods fair here on Monday evening.
- Will It Or Won't It? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2006)
If a ceasefire is meant to be permanent, it should be properly termed a cessation of hostilities.
- India Needs 1 Lakh Tonnes Uranium, Says Kakodkar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar has underlined the need for expediting uranium exploration in the country to meet the ever-increasing demand for energy.
- Iskcon Temple Anniversary Celebrations From Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The 13-day festival will conclude with `Dhwaja Avarohana' on April 23
- Nepal Strike Now Indefinite (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Killing of activists firms up political parties' resolve
- Information Freeway... Addressee Not Found! (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 10, 2006)
Sir, ~ My experience in trying to get some data on a matter of public importance has been utterly frustrating.
- Naxal Icon Finds No Logic In Violence » (Hindustan Times, Sutirtho Patranobis, Apr 10, 2006)
Light is slowly fading in Naxalbari, a lush green village from where the Naxal movement spread like wild fire to the rest of West Bengal and across the country. But there is little difficulty in locating the mud hut we are headed for.
- Pakistan And Siachen Imbroglio (Daily Excelsior, Brigadier (Retd.) S. N. Sachadeva, Apr 10, 2006)
Even as India and Pakistan work out a demilitarisation agreement on Siachen to facilitate a prime ministerial visit to Pakistan later this year, foreign office and defence mandarins have drawn their red lines:
- 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.
- Politics As Spectacle (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 10, 2006)
What should one make out of these pictures: former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani holding a bow and arrow in his hands and Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh wielding . . .
- Divine Inspiration (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 10, 2006)
We have to either admire the Church, or sympathise with it.
- Challenge For President Musharraf And Ard (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 10, 2006)
Just as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was in the process of disclosing further alleged scandals about the PPP leader, Benazir Bhutto, leaders of the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy (ARD) were thinking in Lahore about . . .
- 29 Women, Children Die In Karachi Stampede (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
At least 29 women and children have been killed and dozens injured in a stampede at a religious gathering in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, police and hospital officials said.
- 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.
- The Glitch In The Indo-Us Deal (News International, S M H Bokhari, Apr 10, 2006)
George Bush was triumphant on signing the historic Indo-US deal first conceived in Washington in July and concluded in a hurry in New Delhi early last month.
- The Prophet Who Initiated A Permanent Revolution (News International, Prof Khwaja Masud, Apr 10, 2006)
Goethe devotes a magnificent poem to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in which as the very epitome of mankind, he is compared to a mighty river.
- Supplementing The Goals (Business Line, Editorial, Business Standard, Apr 10, 2006)
The new SEZ Act may queer the pitch for exporters by creating islands of tax and other privileges.
- French Lessons (Business Standard, Subir Gokarn, Apr 10, 2006)
Critical reforms should not get stalled by resistance that is based on either imperfect understanding or inadequate institutions.
- The Challenges In An Era Of Liberalisation (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Apr 10, 2006)
A Pay Commission is often not the culmination of difficulties, but their starting point. An unending exercise in lobbying and activist interventions by various coalition partners seems to be on the Government's agenda in the next few years.
- Kerala's Highway To Nowhere (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 10, 2006)
K Govindan Kutty on why grandiose projects like metro have support of politicians and bureaucrats alike in Kerala
- Curfew Imposed In Kathmandu; 12 Dead In Clashes In W Nepal (Pioneer, Shirish B Pradhan, Apr 10, 2006)
Nepal's royal government today imposed a curfew in the capital with a warning that violators would be shot and also cut mobile phone services ahead of a massive anti-King rally by the opposition as clashes between Maoists and security forces . . .
- Take Sting Out Of Bite (Pioneer, Cecil Victor, Apr 10, 2006)
If the US has had to begin looking for remnants of Stinger surface-to-air shoulder-fired missiles it gave the Afghan mujahideen to fight the Soviet Army in the 1980s, there is trouble brewing within the "coalition against terror" and Pakistan is . . .
- Pakistan Keen On Activation Of Designated Loc Points (News International, Mariana Baabar, Apr 08, 2006)
A year after the first bus drew to Muzaffarabad from Srinagar, Pakistan hopes with the improvement in weather the five designated crossing points at the Line of Control (LoC) would become operational for more people of the divided families of Kashmir.
- 14 Injured In Balochistan Violence (News International, Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Apr 08, 2006)
At least 14 people were injured in landmine blasts and exchange of fire between security troops and unknown armed men in Wadh Tehsil of the Khuzdar district and Dera Bugti.
- Quite Scary (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 08, 2006)
The picture presented by the State Pollution Control Board about the level of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in the air of this city is quite alarming.
- Nepal Imposes Curfew Ahead Of Anti-King Protests (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Apr 08, 2006)
Nepal's royalist government imposed a day curfew in Kathmandu and its neighbouring areas on Saturday and some mobile phone services were disrupted, hours before a rally against King Gyanendra's rule.
- Right Royal Mess (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 08, 2006)
But Nepal’s top gun least perturbed
- Pakistan, Spain To Strengthen Trade, Security Cooperation (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 08, 2006)
Shaukat calls for even-handed approach on civilian nuclear technology
- Pack Journalism Can Be Lethal (Japan Times, GREGORY CLARK, Apr 08, 2006)
Some call it pack journalism. It is also lazy journalism.
- Nuclear Safety Called Into Question (Japan Times, Editorial, Japan Times, Apr 08, 2006)
A court ruling issued in late March concerning a power reactor in Ishikawa Prefecture has proved both rare and astounding. Saying that there is a problem with the earthquake-resistance design of the reactor, the court ordered a halt to the . . .
- Mass Leadership And Backroom Politics (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Apr 08, 2006)
The Congress will do well to look at the BJP, which has begun to experience the consequences of ignoring its mass leaders.
- A Bus Service Going Nowhere? (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Apr 08, 2006)
The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service seems to have been virtually grounded by the complicated documentation process and the attitude of the intelligence agencies.
- Desperate Acts (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 08, 2006)
It is a matter of immense relief that Mr Shoaib Nabi Lone, an independent candidate in the Sangrama constituency, has escaped a militant attack on Thursday.
- Mitigating The Impact Of Natural Disasters (Business Standard, RAGHAV GAIHA, Apr 08, 2006)
A 5 percentage point reduction in the proportion of poor countries would reduce disaster-related deaths by roughly a similar amount.
- Pitched Battles In Nepal, 750 Held (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 08, 2006)
Police fired tear gas and fought frenzied street battles with protesters on Friday on the second day of a strike called by government adversaries of Gyanendra. More than 750 pro-democracy advocates were arrested, a government minister said.
- Market Justice (Times of India, Sauvik Chakraverti, Apr 08, 2006)
The gross miscarriage of justice in the Jessica Lal case is symptomatic of the fact that Indian socialists have an extremely warped notion of the role of the state.
- In The Wake Of The Bush Visit (Dawn, Muhammad Ali Siddiqi, Apr 08, 2006)
In the aftermath of President George Bush’s visit, too much importance is being attached to inanities, while among the important points only the nuclear deal with India has monopolised comments, giving an impression as if all that matters to . . .
- Damn Good Dam (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Apr 08, 2006)
On 15 March the Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a Bill to nullify the 27 February Supreme Court order authorising the raising of water level in the Mullaperiyar dam from 136 feet to 142 feet and permitting further strengthening of the . . .
- Militants Attack Election Rally In North Kashmir (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Militants today attacked an election rally of Shoaib Lone, independent candidate from Sangrama constituency in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, at Wagub near here, official sources said.
- Officials Violating Poll Code, Say Dpa Leaders (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
"They are carrying out relief activities under various schemes"
- Time For Trade Links (Tribune, Ehsan Fazili, Apr 07, 2006)
The historic bus service that was launched on April 7 2005 by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and then Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in Srinagar has now completed one year of its operation.
- Protests, Carnage Rock Nepal (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Police fired tear gas to break up stone-throwing anti-monarchy protesters in Nepal today after a fierce overnight attack on a town by Maoist rebels left 22 people dead, including an Indian, witnesses and authorities said.
- Buildings Shake As Quake Hits Gujarat (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Thousands of people ran out of homes and buildings in Gujarat on Thursday after an earthquake hit the region, witnesses said, but there were no reports of casualties or major damage.
- Why Peace? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 07, 2006)
Why should violence not be encouraged in any society? Those who don't understand this can turn their eyes to volatile situation in Pakistan's tribal areas.
- Indian Spiritual Leader Ravi Shankar Arrives In Colombo (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is in Sri Lanka on a four-day visit to interact with the people in this capital city as well in the Northern Jaffna peninsula.
- Nepal Groups Plan Big Protests Despite Tight Vigil (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Apr 07, 2006)
Opponents of Nepal King Gyanendra vowed to come out in vast numbers on Friday to pressure him to give up absolute power as riot police gathered to thwart them on the second day of a four-day nationwide general strike.
- Jaya Lashes Out At Upa (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Criticising the UPA government for its “step-motherly” treatment towards Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Jayalalitha said 13 Union Ministers from the state were blocking all Central assistance.
- Up: 4 Killed, 13 Injured In Clash In Aligarh (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Four persons were killed and 13 injured, six of them seriously, when members of two communities clashed over a place of worship, opening fire and pelting stones, after which indefinite curfew was imposed in three police station areas of this . . .
- Tragedy To Farce (Statesman, Sushila Ramaswamy, Apr 07, 2006)
Ever since the French Revolution of 1789, France has attracted worldwide attention for political upheavals, in striking contrast to a relatively more tranquil England.
- Four Killed In Hindu-Muslim Clashes In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Four people were killed and seven injured in clashes between Hindus and Muslims in the northern Indian town of Aligarh, said a senior official on Thursday.
- Nawaz, Benazir’S Return An Internal Issue, Says Boucher (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
US wants a free, democratic Pakistan
* Boucher says US watching Balochistan crisis, implies BLA cannot be called a ‘terrorist’ outfit
- Peace Talks: Ltte To Get Safe Passage To Geneva (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Apr 07, 2006)
Accompanied by the newly-appointed peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, Mr Solheim also met President Mahinda Rajapakse to discuss the current situation of the peace process..
- Secular Vend For Islamist Cause (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Apr 07, 2006)
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.George Santayana
- Can Any ‘Reform’ Be So Perverse And Irrational? (The Financial Express, SEBASTIAN MORRIS, Apr 07, 2006)
The government has proposed an amendment to the Postal Act that would bar the private sector from carrying articles below 500 gm.
- ‘Pakistan, India Remain Engaged In Peaceful Dialogue’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
The report ‘Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The US Record 2005-2006’ released on Wednesday said Pakistan and India "remained engaged in peaceful dialogue on a range of issues" and "worked together" to assist victims in the aftermath of the . . .
- Kathmandu Clamps Night Curfew (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
Attempt to thwart Thursday's anti-King general strike sponsored by Opposition
- Polls Across Loc (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
Flattened by unprecedented earthquake on October 8 last year "Azad" Kashmir (as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known) is witnessing a serious electoral confrontation these days.
- Saffron States Fall In Vat Line (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Apr 06, 2006)
The protest against Value Added Tax (VAT) regime has gradually subsided with the BJP-governed states accepting and implementing it from April 1. The initial grumbling against the new tax petered out with the five saffron-run states embracing VAT . . .
- Support For Jaya Wells Up In Tn (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
There is a strong undercurrent of support for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalitha among rural masses, a tour of Cuddallore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur in northern . . .
- Marx's Reserve Army Of Labour Going Global (Hindu, Andrew Glyn, Apr 06, 2006)
The eruption of the Indian and Chinese economies could shift the balance of power sharply in favour of capital in the rich world.
- Karunanidhi's Arithmetic Versus Jayalalithaa's Chemistry (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 06, 2006)
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election may be decided by which of the two prevails
- Migrants And Minorities (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
The scrapping of the IMDT Act has lent a new dimension to electioneering in parts of Assam, says Sushanta Talukdar
- The India Hype Is Ahead Of Reality (The Financial Express, R SESHASAYEE, Apr 06, 2006)
The economic growth India has achieved, to quote the finance minister, is ‘quite a heady mix’ and we saw the effect recently in Davos, where the world looked at India with great interest. We discovered our importance in that milieu.
- Exceeding Monetary Targets (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 06, 2006)
The annual monetary targets set for 2005-2006 were exceeded by March 16, three and a half months before the close of the financial year.
- India Abroad (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
With ever increasing sums of foreign money rushing into the Indian equity market, it looks like the India story has been well and truly bought into by the rest of the world.
- Lust And The Lonely City (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 05, 2006)
While political authority demands more taxes, living itself has become burdensome in Delhi, says Gautam Sen
- Wto Brings China And Taiwan To Bargaining Table (International Herald Tribune, David Lague, Apr 05, 2006)
When Lai Shin-yuan, a Taiwan lawmaker, learned last year that a group of towel manufacturers from one of the poorest counties on the island planned to take action under World Trade Organization rules to stem a flood of cheap imports from China, she knew i
- Hovering Clouds Of Pessimism (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
Municipal elections held on February 8 in the shadow of Maoist attacks and a boycott by political parties painted a sorry picture of Nepal, even as it further shrunk King Gyanendra's options.
- The Elections That Matter (Hindu, Polly Toynbee , Apr 05, 2006)
The story of the coming local polls in England and Wales will also be about how they affect Tony Blair's future.
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