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- The Follies Of Interventionism (Hindu, Simon Jenkins, Sep 21, 2006)
Anyone can call for action to end fighting. Few consider what this usually involves: people dying to no good purpose.
- Sri Lanka Urges Rebel Tigers To Join Peace Process (Reuters, Paul Eckert, Sep 21, 2006)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa called on the separatist Tamil Tigers on Wednesday to give up violence and embrace democracy and the peace process, including international negotiations brokered by Norway.
- Nbw Against Tahiliani Stayed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Notice issued to Jammu and Kashmir Government
- Another Quota Controversy (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 21, 2006)
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) resolve to go ahead with the Quota and Voice Reform, despite opposition from several developing countries, reflects the arrogance of a few to push their agenda at the cost of the rest.
- An Unequal Kind Of Growth (The Financial Express, JAYANTA ROY, Sep 21, 2006)
India ranks poorly in terms of inequality indicators; this can change by reviewing the tax system.
- Optimism About Kashmir (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 21, 2006)
AS on many occasions in the past, President Pervez Musharraf seemed optimistic about a solution of the Kashmir issue when he said, during the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, that it was “within reach”.
- Rajiv Killing Not Acceptable: Tna (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Sep 21, 2006)
LTTE must make amends: R. Sampanthan
- Jinnah Remains Their Idol (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Sep 21, 2006)
In his article, "Jinnah right on Vande Mataram" (September 13), Mr Obaidur Rahman Nadwi quotes Mohammed Ali Jinnah saying that he had objected to the singing of Vande Mataram by Muslims as it was against their religious tenet.
- A New Role For Nam? (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Sep 21, 2006)
If Pakistan-based outfits like JeM and LeT continue to perpetrate cross-border terrorism against India, what will NAM countries do, asks Hiranmay Karlekar.
- Nightmare Of Kubla Khan (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 21, 2006)
The India Islamic Culture Centre is nothing more than a symbol of cynical opportunism
- Pause On Fiscal Reform? (The Financial Express, N. Chandra Mohan, Sep 21, 2006)
Our weekly column on recent research made simple
- Peace Is Now Back On Track, Says Pak (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Sep 21, 2006)
Pakistan has said the peace process with India has been fully restored despite some "hiccups".
- Shinzo Abe Set To Become Japan's Prime Minister (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 21, 2006)
At 51, he is the youngest to lead Liberal Democratic Party
- 'New Thai Pm In Two Weeks' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
The Army commander who seized Thailand's government in a quick, bloodless coup pledged Wednesday to hold elections by October 2007, and received a ringing endorsement from the country's revered king as ousted Prime Minister . . .
- Special Article (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, Sep 21, 2006)
“If our political progress is to be real, the underdogs of our society must be helped to become men” (Rabindranath Tagore, Letters from Russia)
- Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle Central To India's Vision Of Energy Security: . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Crucial for implementation of its nuclear power programme
Construction of 500 MWe PFBR on schedule
Reprocessing facility at Kalpakkam by 2012.
- Musharraf To Meet Top Bush Administration Officials Today (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Bilateral and regional issues including Islamabad's relations with India are expected to figure during talks between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and top officials of Bush administration today.
- Iran: Bush Keeps Options Open (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Sep 21, 2006)
One day after his UN clash with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over Iran's nuclear ambitions, US President George is keeping his options open, including military action to counter a possible blockade of the Straits of Hormuz.
- United Colours Of Peace (Times of India, SHASHI THAROOR, Sep 21, 2006)
When the temperature rises above 25 degrees Celsius in New York in mid-September, people respond as if they have been given an unexpected . . .
- Fund Fundas (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
Barking up the wrong tree — that is what India's opposition to higher voting rights in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey is all about.
- Q&a: 'For Healthy Literature, Pulp Fiction Also Needed' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
His first novel, Red Earth and Pouring Rain, won the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book, his second book of short stories, Love and Longing in Bombay, also won the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book and his latest, Sacred Games, . . .
- Aids To Good Health (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
The International AIDS Conference is unlike any other scientific meeting. From a relatively small group of scientists meeting at Atlanta in 1985, the conference has grown into a powerful forum shaping opinion, attitudes and future response to the . . .
- Karzai Asked To ‘Do More’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf urged Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday to ‘do more’ in Afghanistan instead of blaming Pakistan for his troubles.
- Neighbours Troubling Afghans: Karzai (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday certain forces in the region were to blame for recruiting and arming the foreign fighters blamed for a resurgence of violence that has claimed more than 2,000 lives so far this year.
- Bush Vows To Hunt Down Osama — Even In Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
US President Geoge W Bush said in an interview on Wednesday that he would not hesitate to track down and kill Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden and other terror operatives even if it meant hunting them down on Pakistani soil.
- Dangerous Compromises (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Sep 21, 2006)
Speaking to a cheering audience primarily of his supporters from Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir on September 12 in Brussels, an impassioned General Musharraf thundered: “Kashmir runs in the blood of every Pakistani”. . . .
- And Now We Have Another Story On Nawab Bugti’S Killing... (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 21, 2006)
The federal minister of state for interior, Zafar Iqbal Warraich, made a Freudian slip on Tuesday when he told the Senate that Nawab Akbar Bugti was killed in an ‘encounter’ with security forces.
- Fund Of Politics (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 21, 2006)
IMF-Bank charter was sought to be expanded to allow rich countries influence the fortunes of developing nations.
- Uniform Needed For Big Issues: Musharraf (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Sep 21, 2006)
President says he will not touch Hudood Ordinances without uniform
Pope’s comments irresponsible g Pakistan has right to civil N-tech
- Migration Matters (Business Standard, Nitin Desai , Sep 21, 2006)
You cannot ask for more for your citizens abroad than what you give to foreigners here.
Last week the General Assembly of the United Nations held a High-level Dialogue on Migration more than a decade after the proposal was first . . .
- Sez Should Prove A Good Mechanism' (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Sep 21, 2006)
`Despite all the controversy it has raised, the Special Economic Zone should ensure high growth and remove regional imbalances. If there is misuse, it is our responsibility to see this is corrected... ' — MR S. N. MENON, COMMERCE SECRETARY
- Turning A Blind Eye (Deccan Herald, Ed Vulliamy, Sep 21, 2006)
India and Pakistan issuing joint statement to curb terrorism is not new but both countries claim credit for it.
- Gold: Why Is India's Influence Not Worth Its Weight? (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Sep 21, 2006)
With India consuming almost a fourth of the world's gold production, it is surprising that it plays but a marginal role in influencing policies pertaining to the precious metal's pricing, output or quality. It is time the country leveraged its . . .
- Defining Terrorism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
Over a thousand years after the crusades fought between Christian and Islamic forces in the Middle East region "terrorism" has emerged as the focal point of another worldwide conflict between Christians and Muslims particularly in the United . . .
- Musharraf For Peace, Justice, Harmony (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 21, 2006)
IN his wide-ranging address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Gen Pervez Musharraf has called for resolution of the Palestine . . .
- Mushy With Musharraf (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 21, 2006)
Whatever the country expected from Havana, it was not “mohabbat zindabad”. Manmohan Singh’s latest move on Pakistan is either a bold experiment that could lead to path-breaking steps further down the road, and even an “acceptable solution” to the . . .
- The Outlaws (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
The writer is a freelance columnist and former newspaper editor
- Medical Tourism And Its Side-Effects (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 20, 2006)
India may be a destination for medical care-seekers from abroad, but where will that leave domestic patients?
- Israeli Troops To Leave Lebanon By Weekend (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Tel Aviv for serious dialogue with Abbas
- U.S. Not Waging A War On Islam: Bush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Tells Iranians ``your rulers have chosen to deny you liberty... and pursue n-weapons''
- Pressure On Ltte To Return To Talks, Says U.S. Envoy (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 20, 2006)
New U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Robert O. Blake Jr claimed here on Tuesday that Norway is "persuading" LTTE to return to the negotiating table with "credible guarantees" that it would not use fresh talks to strengthen itself militarily.
- Let Reason Triumph (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 20, 2006)
It was totally unwise of the Pope to have raked up this controversy. Muslims are genuinely hurt, and Al Qaeda, the IIF and other terrorists are now out to fan the fires. Time for sane heads to prevail.
- The Havana Handshake (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 20, 2006)
The initiative for an Indo-Pakistan anti-terrorism co-operation mechanism is ill-advised, ill-timed and ill-examined. Terrorists and their masters will misinterpret it as battle fatigue in New Delhi, particularly in the PMO and MEA.
- We Lost The Vote, But Not The Argument’ (The Financial Express, P. Chidambaram, Sep 20, 2006)
Excerpts from P Chidambaram’s statement at the IMF’s Board of Governors meeting in Singapore.
- 'India Got Deal Free Of Cost' (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Former US deputy secretary of state Strobe Talbott has attacked the Bush administration for agreeing to the nuclear deal in the present form, saying it amounted to giving ‘cost-free exception to the strictures of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)’.
- Prevention, Better Than Cure (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 20, 2006)
Almost always, the government has stepped in whenever banks in India—nationalised and private banks—ran into trouble. In the last 15 years, the Centre has pumped in almost Rs 23,000 crore as recapitalisation bonds into nationalised banks to ensure . . .
- Fund & Bank: Where Do Our Interests Lie? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 20, 2006)
The World Bank would do well to once again reinvent itself to shift focus to nation building.
- Global Changes Would Impact Economy: Rbi (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Abrupt changes in currency markets and related interest rates would have an impact on the Indian economy, although it could be smaller than for other emerging economies, RBI governor said on Monday.
- Reinventing Bretton Woods 'Brats' (The Economic Times, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Sep 20, 2006)
Will the two-day meeting of the boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank that began in Singapore on Tuesday, the 21st such meet outside Washington, mark the coming of age of the Bretton Wood twins? From the reports . . .
- Can Nam Be Reinvented? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 20, 2006)
The very question suggests the imperative of examining whether Non-aligned Movement (NAM) has lost its effectiveness or even its raison d’etre. NAM was conceived in a world where European and North American nations divided themselves in two blocs.
- Question Of Development (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The three books under review deal with important questions using development economics as the focus.
- Mechanism Is A Positive Development: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 20, 2006)
It will help prevent acts of terror in both countries
- Letter And Spirit (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 20, 2006)
Whose business is it to protest against Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and to demand that it be struck down?
- New Age Nam (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 20, 2006)
India can help give NAM a new direction.
- Kashmir: Pakistan For "Win-Win" Solution (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 20, 2006)
Joint statement does not imply change in our position, says Islamabad
- Rbi To Launch Financial Literacy Drive (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would launch a financial literacy drive to spread mass awareness of the benefits of the services offered by banks. This was part of the apex bank's drive to achieve financial inclusion, V.S. Das, Executive Director, RBI, . . .
- Ongc's Huge Outlay For Mangalore Sez (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
PM to lay stone for petrochem complex
- Israel Keen On R And D Pact With State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Looks forward to free trade pact with India
- India To Carry Forward Campaign For Imf Reform: Chidambaram (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Sep 20, 2006)
"New Delhi's game plan is to re-engage G-7 industrialised countries"
- Property Of War Room Leak Accused Attached (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Sep 20, 2006)
Ravi Shankaran fails to appear before CBI
Bank account in Mumbai also frozen
Interpol Red Corner notice has also been issued against accused.
- From Ruins To Ruined (Deccan Herald, Richard C Paddock, Sep 20, 2006)
Known as Monument No. 751, the structure is one of hundreds of new temples that have popped up all over the ancient city of Bagan, which ranks with Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex as one of Asia’s most remarkable religious sites.
- Thai Pm ‘Ousted’ In Army Coup (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai army took control of Bangkok on Tuesday without a shot being fired and announced a commission to reform the constitution, despite the prime minister's declaration of a state of emergency from New York.
- European Union Not To Mediate On Kashmir Issue (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Sep 20, 2006)
India, Pakistan talks in right direction: Asko Numminen
- What The Pm Forgot (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Sep 20, 2006)
I read and re-read Manmohan Singh’s speech to the 14th summit of the non-aligned movement on September 15 in Havana with bewilderment and amazement.
- The Pm's Stockholm Syndrome (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 20, 2006)
Helpless in the face of Musharraf-sponsored terrorism, he has started empathising with him. The General is not such a bad man, we are told. Poor guy, he has his own problems, we are told. Let us co-operate with him instead of fighting against him,
- Gains From N-Deal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 20, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear energy deal — an agreement to promote civilian nuclear energy cooperation, not nuclear weapons or military nuclear technology — has generated much public debate in India and the United States. In both countries the debate has . . .
- 'Indo-Us Nuke Deal Should Abide By Npt Rules' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Reluctant to back the historic Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, China on Tuesday asked the two countries to abide by rules of the non-proliferation regime and fulfil their international obligations.
- We Back Musharraf’S Ideas, Hurriyat Tells Eu (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Leaders of the All-Party Hurriyat Conference have told a five-member delegation of the European Union that they favoured Pakistan President, Gen Pervez Musharraf’s ideas which could resolve the Kashmir issue.
- For Might, Read May (Telegraph, Stephen Hugh-Jones, Sep 20, 2006)
Any lover of the English language must be permitted his pet hate. I have several. But number one is the now epidemic use of may have and (separately) of might, in place of might have and may.
- Us Commerce Lobby Seeks Passage Of India N-Bill (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The US Chamber of Commerce has urged the Senate to clear the India-US nuclear deal as it would cement a long-term strategic partnership with one of the world's most important emerging powers and open up investment opportunities worth over $ 170 billion.
- Thaksin Govt Dismissed In Thailand After Coup D'état (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai armed forces dismissed the government and revoked the country's 1997 constitution on Wednesday after a coup to oust Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- Graft Slur On Pervez Regime (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The military-dominated regime in Pakistan is more corrupt than the two earlier governments of Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, according to a survey by an anti-corruption watchdog.
- Undoing Redundancy (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 20, 2006)
The 61st United Nations General Assembly, which began in New York on September 12, comes close on the heels of the Israeli attack on Lebanon and coincides with the worsening situation in Darfur, Sudan.
- Musharraf Upbeat On Talks With India (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Sep 20, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said a solution to festering conflicts with India, including over Kashmir, are within reach after a recent summit with his Indian counterpart.
- The Pope On The Prophet (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Sep 20, 2006)
Why is Sonia Gandhi silent on the Pope's remarks against Islam and Mohammed, asks S Gurumurthy.
- Musharraf Seeks Peace, Justice For Muslims (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Sep 20, 2006)
In a consistent pursuit to acquire peace and justice for Muslim world, President General Pervez Musharraf in his landmark speech on the opening day of 61st United Nations General Assembly session has again called upon the world community to take . . .
- Story Of The Pot And Kettle (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 20, 2006)
A survey by the Pakistan chapter of Transparency International says the current government is more corrupt than the two earlier governments of Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif.
- Pakistan-India Peace Process Restored: Fo (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Pakistan on Tuesday said the Joint Statement issued after the September 16 meeting of President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a positive development and will help the two sides move forward.
- Nato Launches Operation In Farah Province (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), along with Afghan troops, launched an operation in Afghanistan’s Farah province that hopes to engage local leaders in improving the security situation in the region.
- Iran Tells U.N. Nuclear Program Peaceful (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Iran's nuclear activities are "transparent, peaceful and under the watchful eye" of United Nations inspectors, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said.
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