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Articles 3621 through 3720 of 53943:
- Enduring Freedom Or Enduring Musharraf? (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 15, 2006)
Under the US leadership, the so-called war against terrorism has essentially become a war against Al Qaeda, but there are other adversaries too. To win against them all, US has to realise that freedom and Musharraf do not go together.
- The Ultimate Aphrodisiac (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 15, 2006)
In Nigeria, they use the term “villa sickness” to describe the reluctance of successive inhabitants of the presidential residence Abuja to step down.
- Welcome Change (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 15, 2006)
Reports say that international suppliers would soon be able to sell jet fuel in Indian airports. The policy change needs to be welcomed.
- Pm Has Lot On Agenda In Havana (The Economic Times, T K ARUN, Sep 15, 2006)
As PM Manmohan Singh leaves Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, on Thursday for Havana to take part in the 14th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), public attention is focused on his forthcoming meeting with Pakistan president General . . .
- Satisfaction Over Stand Of Brazil, S. Africa (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 15, 2006)
IBSA summit to explore cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy
- A ‘War On Terror’ Gone Awry (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 15, 2006)
The 9/11 attacks on the US and the response to them have brought about a sea change in international relations, but it would be difficult to argue that further atrocities have become less likely as a result.
- En`titling' The Farmers (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 15, 2006)
Conferring land titles on landless peasants could be the starting point of attempts at eradication of poverty at the grassroots level. Emphasis will have to be placed on the marginal land and a strong support structure would have to be provided . . .
- India Inc Yet To Set To Cross-Culture Tunes (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 15, 2006)
In India Inc, cultural acclimatisation on working with companies from divergent cultures is just picking up. But there is still a long way to go.
- Brazil, S Africa Boost India's Quest For Civil N-Energy (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
India's quest for civil nuclear energy got a major boost with two key members of the nuclear suppliers group (NSG) Brazil and South Africa expressing readiness to have cooperation in this area with New Delhi.
- After 4 Months, Sensex Hits 12k (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The bull run continued for the third day in a row on Thursday, boosted by cement and software stocks, and the benchmark Sensex climbed briefly above 12,000 points for the first time in four months before profit sales set in.
- We Must Reconsider And Question The Meaning Of ‘War On Terror’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 15, 2006)
Five years ago, I watched the unimaginable from my office in Tokyo.
- State, Not Church (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 15, 2006)
The controversial address of Pope Benedict XVI at the University of Regensburg on Wednesday may well be construed as Vatican’s seal of approval on Samuel Huntington’s famous clash of civilisations argument.
- Convertibility — Conditions And Consequences (Business Line, A. Seshan, Sep 15, 2006)
Instead of devoting more attention to dollarisation, the Second Tarapore Committee has gone into detail on the possibility of internationalisation of the rupee, which is not likely to happen in the near future.
- India, Brazil Set Common Goals (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Sep 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concluded a “historic” visit to Brasilia on Thursday after attending the first summit of the India-Brazil-South Africa Dialogue Forum (IBSA) in which the largest democracies of the developing world decided to join . . .
- ‘India, China Are The Economic Engines Of Asia’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
India’s fast-growing economy should expand by 8.3 per cent this year instead of 7.3 per cent as previously projected, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday.
- Infrastructure Support To Afghanistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday inaugurated Torkham-Jalalabad Road, reconstructed by Pakistan at a cost of two billion rupees. Speaking on the occasion, he reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to help war-torn neighbouring restore vital infrastructure.
- Dubai Governor, Vice-President ‘Enslaved’ 30,000 Kids (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 15, 2006)
A lawsuit was filed in a US district court alleging that the Governor of Dubai and his son enslaved some 30,000 children over the past three decades for use as camel jockeys, the US attorneys said here.
- China, India To Bolster Growth In Asia: Imf (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Asia's emerging economies will grow faster than previously thought this year and next, driven by the booming expansion of China and India, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday.
- Iaea Protests 'Erroneous' Us Report On Iran (Pioneer, Reuters, Sep 15, 2006)
UN inspectors have protested to the US Government and a Congressional committee about a report on Iran's nuclear work, calling parts of it "outrageous and dishonest", according to a letter obtained by Reuters.
- Maoist Pawns Need A King (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Sep 15, 2006)
No positive outcome can be expected from the present opportunistic partnership between Nepal's seven-party alliance and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). Perhaps the only factor they have in common - shared also by the third party in the . . .
- Work Towards Real Democracy (Pioneer, Sunita Vakil, Sep 15, 2006)
For the past several years, Pakistan has been pursuing a duplicitous policy regarding Islamist violence.
- Can Science Bring China And India Closer? (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 15, 2006)
For meaningful cooperation aimed at the realisation of both countries' scientific aspirations, a change in mindset will be necessary.
- Extremists Vs Moderates (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Sep 15, 2006)
The US President had been talking about the war on terrorism for the last five years. That did not make sense. Terrorism was a strategy and not an entity against which war was to be waged. It was like saying that World War II was against Blitzkrieg . . .
- Trade Pacts: Why It’S A Big Deal (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 15, 2006)
Does a trade agreement between India, Brazil and South Africa make economic sense?
- Divided And Ruling (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 15, 2006)
Tensions leading up to Muzaffar Beig's resignation as Deputy Chief Minister put the Congress-PDP marriage to the test.
- U.S. Playing Negative Role, Says Tehran (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Sep 15, 2006)
Iran has expressed optimism about its talks with the European Union, but has accused the United States of playing a negative role.
- Imf Raises India's Growth Forecast (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
India's fast-growing economy should expand by 8.3 per cent this year instead of 7.3 per cent as earlier projected, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday.
- Go Slow On Your Sez Plans, Imf Tells India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Thursday, asked India to “very carefully” look at the much-touted Special Economic Zones, saying give-aways and tax sops to the zones could divert industrial activity from the rest of the country.
- Iaea Protests "Erroneous" U.S. Report On Iran (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Sep 15, 2006)
U.N. inspectors have protested to the U.S. government and a congressional committee about a report on Iran's nuclear work, calling parts of it "outrageous and dishonest," according to a letter obtained by Reuters.
- Gun For Trouble (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 15, 2006)
There's a weapon for every 10 people on earth, and two bullets per person, enough to kill us twice over. And that is leaving out weapons of mass destruction, or the arsenals that are at the disposal of government armed forces.
- Cuba Sees Us As Dictator (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Launching a blistering attack on the US, Cuba, host of the NAM Summit, has charged it with resorting to war and using economic might to impose a “veritable dictatorship” on the world.
- Defeating Terrorism (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Sep 15, 2006)
Nostradamus’ prophecy that “two metal birds would crash into two tall statues and the world will end soon after” appeared to have come true on September 11, 2001. The world as we knew it certainly ended on that day.
- Air India Flight To Dubai Diverted (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Aviation authorities in the United Arab Emirates diverted a Dubai-bound Air India flight to a military air base owing to “security and safety” concerns, the official Emirates WAM news agency reported on Wednesday.
- Pak-Afghan Ties Can’T Be Derailed, Says Aziz (Daily Times, Zulfiqar Ghuman, Sep 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Wednesday that Pakistan was committed to Afghanistan’s development since stronger bilateral economic ties would benefit the region, stressing that no one would succeed in creating an environment of mistrust . . .
- Icai Is Not Averse To Opening Up Of The Accounting Sector' (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 14, 2006)
The Indian CA is second to none and we will help our members gear up to face competition not only in the domestic turf but also abroad
- Us Sees 'Pause' In Indian Reforms Process (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The US, on Wednesday, said that there was a "pause" in India's economic reforms process and that this loss of momentum could have serious economic costs attached to it. However, the Defence Minister, Mr Pranab Muherjee, said that the economic reforms . .
- India Will Not Compromise On Right To Recycle Spent N-Fuel' (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
It is required from an environmental point of view: Kakodkar
- What’S In A Deal, Asks Kakodkar (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Atomic Energy Commission chairman Mr Anil Kakodkar today said India should not “bother” if the proposed Indo-US civil nuclear agreement did not come through and also asserted that New Delhi would not accept any proposal that did not allow . . .
- Missing Hair (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 14, 2006)
Anyone handling the matchmaking desk in heaven lacks technical finesse, or why would my wife complain that we are often at different wavelengths. To be honest, she chooses the frequency and leaves me to match it or be damned.
- U.S. Curbs On Nuclear Issue A Barrier To Trade: Pranab (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Sep 14, 2006)
Washington committed to implementing civilian nuclear deal: Mulford .
- Nepal Denies Secret Import Of Indian Arms (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Sep 14, 2006)
Kathmandu and major towns in central and south Nepal were brought to a standstill for over five hours today over Maoist claims that they had intercepted dozens of army vehicles carrying arms from India at Gajuri Barrack in Dhading district yesterday.
- Jermyn Order (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Sep 14, 2006)
Now that the Securities Appellate Tribunal has upheld the regulator's view that Jermyn Capital is 'not a fit and proper' person in the context of India's capital market, it raises questions about the inaction by other regulators and . . .
- Death Of A Tiger (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 14, 2006)
Sunday has proved to be a blot on the nation's resolve to save its tigers from becoming extinct.
- Eu Backs India, Pak Efforts For Peaceful Settlement Of Kashmir (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The European Union on Wednesday expressed its support to efforts by India and Pakistan to reach a peaceful settlement on all bilateral issues, including Kashmir.
- Usa Set On Sanctions Against N Korea (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The United States of America is “deeply sceptical” of North Korea’s intentions to dismantle its nuclear program, and is thereby set on starting full-fledged sanctions against the reclusive regime, sources said yesterday.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal May Be Delayed (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The US on Wednesday said it will honour the agreement between New Delhi and Washington on civilian nuclear cooperation and stressed that the goalposts with regard to the deal were not being moved.
- 'America Biz Coming To India' (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
A large group of American businessmen are planning to visit India in November to look for opportunities to invest in the country, US Ambassador David Mulford told a gathering of Indian and American businessmen on Wednesday.
- Captured Live (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian literature, both in English and in the regional languages, has recorded the practice of untouchability in great detail.
- Economic Progress And The Challenges (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Sep 14, 2006)
The three top international financial agencies have lauded the economic achievements of Pakistan during the last six years.
- President’S Misplaced Optimism On Kashmir (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 14, 2006)
Addressing the opening session of ‘Global Discourse on Kashmir’ in Brussels, President Pervez Musharraf has expressed the optimism that his likely meeting with Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Havana would be useful and substantive towards . . .
- Islamic Missionaries Unfazed By Claims Of Al Qaeda Links (Reuters, Kamran Haider, Sep 14, 2006)
Devotees came in their tens of thousands, unrolled mats, pitched tents, assembled mini-stoves, and spent the weekend in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad sipping tea, praying and listening to sermons.
- Brazil, India Strengthen Ties (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tightened their countries’ ties on Tuesday by agreeing on a “strategic partnership” on the political and economic fronts.
- Us Arms Experts Seek More Restrictions On Indian Nuclear Deal (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
US weapons experts are calling on the US Senate to tighten provisions of a landmark civilian nuclear deal with India despite warnings by New Delhi that it cannot accept any more restrictions.
- No One Can Harm Pak-Afghan Ties: Pm (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Wednesday said Pakistan was keen to help Afghanistan develop its communication infrastructure as it believed that stronger economic and trade bonds between the two countries will help bring greater economic . . .
- Our Men In Havana (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Sep 14, 2006)
It would seem a pity that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has to travel half way round the world to meet Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf. But look at it differently; isn’t it better that the two leaders see each other in Havana than not at all?
- Indian Flight To Dubai Causes Security Scare (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Sep 14, 2006)
There was high drama at the Dubai airport late on Tuesday after a call that said an incoming Indian (formerly Indian Airlines) flight from Mumbai has armed extremists.
- High Prevalence Of Hiv Among Women In Madhya Pradesh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The maximum age of affected people is between 21 and 40 years
- Brazil, South Africa Back India's Nuclear Plans (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The presidents of Brazil and South Africa said on Wednesday they supported changes in international rules to allow India to buy nuclear fuel and reactors from the United States and other countries.
- Imf Meet: Singapore Bans Protests (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 14, 2006)
Secure area at venue lobby for indoor demonstration
- Aids Survey Throws Up A Few Surprises (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
State AIDS Control Society stepping up campaign; behaviour surveillance report for 2004-2005 released
- Justice At Last (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 14, 2006)
The first convictions in the Mumbai 1993 blasts case evoke conflicting reactions.
- Towards A Doctrine For Internal Security (Hindu, Harish Khare , Sep 14, 2006)
There is a notion that all it takes is sturdy political will for the Indian state to defeat the increasingly lethal non-state actors. The result is ignorance about the nature of internal disorder.
- Talks If Violence Stops: Colombo (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 14, 2006)
Amid quiet on the battlefront after several weeks, Sri Lanka on Wednesday said it was ready for talks with the LTTE once there was a "clear commitment by the LTTE leader to a comprehensive and verifiable cessation of hostilities."
- Kalam: Work For Autism-Free World (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
"Bring sense of equality among children"
- An Extraordinary New Accomplishment By Delhi Metro Now (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, Sep 14, 2006)
By building India's first "extra-dosed" bridge near the Capital's Pragati Maidan -- also only the second of its kind to be built over a railway crossing anywhere in the world - the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has accomplished one more . . .
- Support For India's Nuclear Deal (Hindu, N. Ravi Kumar, Sep 14, 2006)
Brazil would be willing to cooperate on fuel supplies and technology, indicates Lula
- Transit Point (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 14, 2006)
A United Nations report has described India as a key destination and transit point for trafficking of women and girls. The report ‘State of World Population 2006’ names Thailand, Pakistan, China and Cambodia as other important links in the . . .
- Lanka Reopens Door To Peace Talks (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The Sri Lankan government said on Wednesday it was committed to holding peace talks with Tamil Tiger rebels, provided the rebels agreed to “a comprehensive and verifiable cessation of hostilities”.
- Us Rules Out N-Deal Delay (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Seeking speedy bilateral negotiations on the Indo-US nuclear agreement, American Ambassador to India David Mulford allayed Indian apprehensions on Wednesday that the vote on the deal may be delayed in the US Senate.
- ‘India Ready To Call Off N-Deal If Us Deviates’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
“We are waiting for the amendment. We will call off the deal if there are any changes in the agreement, and go ahead with our research and development,” Anil Kakodkar said.
- Qaeda Wing Blamed For Foiled Embassy Attack (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Sep 14, 2006)
An al-Qaeda offshoot called Jund Al Sham has been blamed for the failed attack on the US embassy in Damascus, which resulted in the death of three attackers and the capture of a fourth one.
- Imf Quota Reform Needs To Be Hastened: Chidambaram (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Unusual focus on governance and anti-corruption issues'
- Iavi Selects 3 Indian Institutes In Initiative To Combat Hiv (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) has selected three leading Indian institutes to be part of the prestigious global network, undertaking two separate path-breaking projects to develop and test microbicides to combat HIV.
- Top Republican Lawmaker Criticises Democrats' Iran Policy (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
A top Republican lawmaker has slammed Democrats for criticizing Bush administration's foreign policy on Iran saying the only thing that they have been consistent is they were "consistently wrong" on the issue.
- Brazil, Sa Support India's Stand On Intl Civil N-Cooperation (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Brazil and South Africa have supported India's efforts to get the nuclear nations to change their approach to enhance international civilian nuclear cooperation.
- Ponder Over This (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 14, 2006)
The stance taken by Union ministries of tourism and culture vis-à-vis private participation in their affairs gives some food for thought.
- Hamas, Abbas In Disharmony Over Unity Policies (Reuters, Nidal Al-Mughrabi, Sep 14, 2006)
Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas voiced conflicting views on Wednesday on unity government policies central to the resumption of international aid to the Palestinian Authority.
- Planning For Defence Forces (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, Sep 14, 2006)
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) presided over by the Prime Minister has emphasised the need for defence preparedness for army, air force and navy in view of the deteriorating security . . .
- Rash Of Indologists In Russia (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 14, 2006)
Russia should pay more attention to Indology, a science which studies about India and different aspects of its culture.
- Sri Lankan Minister Denies Unconditional Talks With Ltte (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
A Sri Lankan minister today denied that the Government had agreed to unconditional talks with Tamil Tiger rebels and slammed peace broker Norway for making a premature announcement.
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