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Articles 8921 through 9020 of 53943:
- Air Sahara To Re-Start Delhi-London Fights (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The airline to pull out all the stops to regain lost ground
- The Geopolitical Ripples (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 06, 2006)
The dramatic seven missile tests by North Korea doesn’t just test the patience of the international community, which has been warning Pyongyang against it, they could mark a decisive break in the geopolitics of East Asia.
- North Korea Launches Missiles (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
North Korea test-fired a barrage of missiles today, including a long-range weapon said to be capable of reaching Alaska, ratcheting up tensions in north Asia and drawing international condemnation.
- Nepal Maoists Change Un Tune (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
For nearly three years they strove relentlessly to overcome objections by King Gyanendra and India to the United Nations entering the peace negotiations in Nepal.
- War Long Forgotten, India And China Reopen Silk Road (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jul 06, 2006)
Asian giants India and China resume border trade through a Himalayan pass on Thursday, hoping to build on warming relations and curb smuggling, 44 years after a brutal border war closed the ancient route.
- British Peers Elect First Speaker (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 06, 2006)
Britain’s upper chamber of Parliament has elected its first ever Speaker in a constitutional change that transfers some of the centuries-old powers held by the Lord Chancellor.
- Wary Asia Erupts In Outrage Over Audacious N Korea Over Audacious . . . (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Asia erupted in outrage today over a series of brazen North Korean missile tests, with wary nations denouncing the launches as provocative, threatening sanctions and vowing to take the matter to the UN Security Council.
- Where Are Road Manners (Daily Excelsior, K R Sudhaman, Jul 06, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed his anguish over the road rage in the country at a elevated highway function in Bangalore recently.
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 06, 2006)
A 'drama' in name of elections in Azad Kashmir is in full swing. Hundreds of candidates are in the field contesting for the Azad Kashmir Assembly which in practice has very little powers.
- Illegal Immigration In North-East (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
It was on 6th December 1971 that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, informed the Lok Sabha amidst thunderous applause the decision of the Governor of Indian to grant recognition to the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
- The China-India Matrix (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jul 06, 2006)
China may be on everyone's lips, but India is not far behind. Both, as it came out at a recent economists' meet in Singapore, are the power-houses of the world, especially with a combined middle-class population of one billion. The key to a win-win . . .
- Nda Has Caused Price Rise! (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jul 06, 2006)
Cong says it all started in 2002, * BJP retorts, why not blame the British?
- Beijing Concerned Over Pyongyang Missile Tests (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
China issued a mild rebuke to North Korea on Wednesday over its missile tests, expressing concern, while urging all parties not to aggravate tensions in the region.
- China To Shut Out Reports That Don’T Fit The Bill (Statesman, Clifford Coonan, Jul 06, 2006)
An earthquake shook the Chinese capital yesterday, rattling window frames and driving office workers in Beijing’s central business district out of their skyscrapers, but there were no injuries or damage to report.
- Kenneth Lay's Conviction Could Be Vacated: Legal Experts (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The death of Enron founder Kenneth Lay, who died in hospital after being admitted with a massive coronary, could result in his conviction being vacated, claim legal observers.
- Smooth Passage For Nuclear Deal Likely (Statesman, Devirupa Mitra, Jul 06, 2006)
The US-India nuclear deal should have a relatively smooth passage through the US House of Representatives and Senate, but the crucial stage will be the “reconciliation” of the two bills to make a final bill, which could lead some of the more . . .
- Missile Tests: China To Send Sr Leader To North Korea (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Amid a new crisis triggered by a series of missile tests by North Korea, China will send a senior leader to Pyongyang to impress upon the Stalinist regime there to return to the six-party negotiations.
- Mumbai Still Marooned (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Rain fury continues to batter the commercial capital of the country today for the fifth day in a row and weathermen predict more rain in the next 24 hours.
- Bleak House~i (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 06, 2006)
The agonising picture of housing shortage and growth of slums in the developing countries that has emerged at the Vancouver World Urban Forum III (June 19-23) is, in essence, no different from the picture that was painted at the first Forum held at . . .
- Long & Short Of It (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 06, 2006)
What might have provoked the Silchar Young Mizo Association into setting standards of decency for Mizos visiting the Barak Valley district town of Silchar is not . . .
- Why Grumble (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
Why should separatist leaders of the State nurse a grievance against the European Union (EU)? From a spate of their statements it appears that they can't believe that an EU team has come and gone without meeting them.
- The Wisdom Of Mahabharata (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jul 06, 2006)
Most Indian intellectuals are familiar with Lord Acton's famous observation, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
- World On Edge As N. Korea Test-Fires 7 Missiles (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
North Korea fired a flurry of missiles into the sea on Wednesday in what was widely seen as a bid to pressure Washington into addressing demands for economic aid and other concessions amid a long-running nuclear standoff.
- Men Of Steel (Business Standard, Arvind Singhal, Jul 06, 2006)
This last fortnight has brought the spotlight on four very different individuals from three different countries, whom I would unabashedly refer to as “men of steel”.
- Inflation Dilemmas (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 06, 2006)
When it comes to inflation, public perception is political reality. While the inflation rate as measured by the wholesale price index (WPI) has been steadily rising over the past few . . .
- A Political Devdas (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 06, 2006)
Mr Ashok Malik's article, "Weepy sings a new tune" (30 June) was a well-researched analysis and made for a good read.
- Safta Stymied (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 06, 2006)
Pakistan denying MFN status to India and persisting with its `positive list' do not augur well for the South Asian trade bloc.
- Breaking The Diamond Cartel (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 06, 2006)
A tough proposition, but worth a try
- Enron Founder Ken Lay Dies Of Heart Disease (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Enron Corp.'s founder Ken Lay died of heart disease on Wednesday while vacationing near Aspen, Colo., six weeks after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy in the financial scandal that brought down the once-mighty energy conglomerate.
- Space Shuttle Discovery Soars On Third Launch Try (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The US space shuttle Discovery blasted off from its seaside Florida launch pad yesterday on a do-or-die mission for NASA's beleaguered shuttle program and the half-built International Space Station.
- Sc Turns Down Ap Plea On Muslim Quota (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court today turned down Andhra Pradesh Government's plea to allow it to admit Muslim candidates in various educational institutions for the current academic session under the controversial law providing five per cent reservations for . . .
- Sc Rejects Ap Govt's Plea On Muslim Quota (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Andhra Pradesh Government's petition seeking permission to enrol Muslim candidates in various educational institutions for the current academic session under the controversial law providing five per cent . . .
- How About Focussing On Deliverables? (The Financial Express, S NARAYAN, Jul 06, 2006)
A push for what is doable within three years would make the current fiscal strain worthwhile
- Afghan Conference Mulls Fresh Measures To Disarm Militia (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday hailed the completion of the first phase of a drive to disarm militia, as experts gathered to discuss further ways to quell violence in his war-ravaged country.
- Fourth Round Of Composite Dialogue In Dec (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Pakistan and India will hold their fourth round of composite dialogue in December-January and the eight subjects under discussion in the three rounds would remain unchanged.
- Northern Areas To Get Dam Royalty: Musharraf Seeks Support For Pml (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Northern Areas will get the royalty of Diamer-Bhasha dam, says President General Pervez Musharraf.
- Ariel Route In Israel (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Ehud Olmert's determination to prove himself a worthy successor to Sharon explains the extreme military measures he has initiated in Gaza.
- Britain Upset With Wto Talks (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
British Foreign Minister Margaret Beckett regretted the failure of weekend WTO trade negotiations and called for the EU to make greater concessions on agriculture.
- Negative Impact Of Gst On Foreign Travel (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
The Federal Government has deferred imposition of 15 per cent GST levied in the Budget 2006-07 on foreign travel for a month to avoid confusion in the absence of necessary groundwork to collect the amount.
- Sting Theorists (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
The outlawing of spurious journalism ---- Like the proverbial curate's egg, the corpus of norms advocated by the Broadcast Services Regulation Bill - proposed to be brought before Parliament by the Information and Broadcasting . . .
- Ritual Sulking (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Wto is about negotiations, not tantrums ---- The walkout by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath was not merely the straw that broke the camel's back at the WTO mini-ministerial at Geneva; it was something substantially more damaging.
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- Sust To Bolster Pak-China Trade (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday inaugurated the Sust dry port, saying the high-altitude facility near Pakistan-China border would bolster bilateral commerce to new levels and also facilitate in realizing Pakistan’s potential as hub of . . .
- Zizou's Magic (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Paris restaurant, evening croissants and a barmy French crowd. Seema Sarin recalls the night Les Bleus beat the Sun Kings
- Iraqis Demand Own Inquiry In Us Soldier Rape Case (Reuters, Alastair Macdonald, Jul 05, 2006)
Iraqis demanded on Tuesday their new government launch its own inquiry into the suspected rape and murder of a teenager and the killing of her family by U.S. soldiers after one American was charged in a U.S. court.
- Train Or Terror? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 05, 2006)
The opening day of this month has witnessed a major development in our vicinity close to the trans Himalayan Ladakh region.
- Bjp Must Strategise For The Future (Pioneer, Asheesh Shah, Jul 05, 2006)
Both Congress and BJP must invest in developing intellectual capital with people who think and plan for their parties, says Asheesh Shah.
- Violence At Work Increasing (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Jul 05, 2006)
Violence at work, ranging from bullying and mobbing, to threats by psychologically unstable coworkers, sexual harassment and homicide, is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic levels in some countries.
- The True King (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 05, 2006)
When the Emperor Jehangir summoned 5th Nanak, Guru Arjun Dev Ji, to meet him in Lahore, mainly at the instigation of Chandu.
- Iran Rejects Calls For Quick Answer To Western Package (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Iran rejected calls Tuesday for a quick answer to the package of Western incentives aimed at persuading it to suspend its uranium enrichment program, insisting that it will come up with a formal response by mid August.
- Reliance Shuts Units, Tata Ok (The Financial Express, Reuters, Jul 05, 2006)
Power suppliers Reliance Energy Ltd. said on Tuesday it had shut some if its installations in Mumbai suburbs due to heavy flooding, while rival Tata Power Co.Ltd. said its operations were normal.
- Pakistan Taking The Us For A Ride (Daily Excelsior, Sarla Handoo, Jul 05, 2006)
Does Pakistan continue to be a key ally of the US in its war against terrorism.
- Heavy Rains Continue To Lash Mumbai And Suburbs (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Heavy rains continued to lash the city and the suburbs for the fifth consecutive day today, while the weather office has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall with gusty winds during the day.
- Britain Cuts Back Junior Nurses From India (Asian Age, PTI, Jul 05, 2006)
In a move designed to provide better job opportunities to home-grown nursing graduates, Britain has decided to cut back on recruiting junior nurses from India and other non-EU countries.
- Left Protests Price Rises, Stake Sales (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
India's communist parties, which provide the ruling coalition with vital support in parliament, on Tuesday urged the government to take steps to curb inflation and reconsider planned stake sales in state-run firms.
- A Dying Industry In India's Graveyard Of Ships (Reuters, RUPAM JAIN NAIR, Jul 05, 2006)
Kamal Mandal packs his greasy clothes, pausing to glance at a ship being ripped apart bit-by-bit by an army of workers on the Indian coast.
- U.S.: N.Korea May Want Nuclear Spotlight From Iran (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
North Korea's test-firing of a long-range missile in defiance of world pressure may have been aimed at stealing the nuclear spotlight away from Iran, U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley said on Tuesday.
- Israel Ignores Deadline, No News About Soldier (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Palestinian militants holding an Israeli soldier angrily said on Tuesday that they would not release any information about the serviceman’s condition after Israel ignored a deadline to begin releasing Palestinian prisoners.
- And A World-Class E&p Licensing Regime (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 05, 2006)
It is ironic that the directorate general of hydrocarbons, the regulator for the upstream oil sector, has asked for the “surrender” of at least 10 exploration and production (E&P) blocks based on norms and criteria which have since been diluted! . . .
- Parties Demand Hygiene, Development In City (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Speed up effort for amenities in unapproved layouts: councillors
- Will High Interest Rates End The Party For India Inc? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 05, 2006)
The situation today is different from what it was in the 1990s. The current growth dynamics is unaffected by such a hike.
- Validity Of The Two-Tier Arbitration Clause (Business Standard, M J Antony, Jul 05, 2006)
Once again, judges of the Supreme Court fail to agree on interpreting provisions of the new Act.
- Guantanamo: Justice Is Not A Priority (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jul 05, 2006)
Something has been bothering George W. Bush for a few months. No, it’s not (or at least it’s not only) the Iraqi quagmire or the renewed war in Afghanistan. Nor is it easy to imagine him missing a night’s sleep over the increasingly fraught situation . .
- Lay Down Stiff Norms For Insurance Firms (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 05, 2006)
Insurance companies have reportedly been asked by the regulator, Irda, not to outsource any fund management-related service to asset management companies (AMCs).
- Misuse Of Protected Sites (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
The Sindh administration’s indifference towards the fate of the province’s heritage sites can be gauged from reports that local influentials have long been burying their dead in a protected graveyard in Hyderabad.
- Chinese Communism Celebrated (Tribune, Clifford Coonan, Jul 05, 2006)
China’s Communist Party is 85 years old and the cadres are having a party. The Mao jackets have given way to sharp blue business suits and the red star may be digitally generated these days, but the message is still couched in doctrinaire . . .
- Discovery Lifts Off (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Cape Canaveral (Florida), July 4 (AP): After two weather delays and last-minute foam trouble, Discovery and a crew of seven blasted off today on the first shuttle launch in a year, flying over objections from those within Nasa who argued for more . . .
- Pm Seeks Un Fund For Relief In Natural Calam (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The UN Secretary-General’s High Level Panel (HLP) on UN System-wide Coherence on Tuesday discussed draft recommendations to improve efficiency of the world body as Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz called for giving “prime priority” to the needs . . .
- ‘Washington Losing War On Terror’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Despite high-profile arrests, security operations and upbeat assessments from the White House, the United States is losing its “global war on terror,” experts warn. Five years after Washington launched its hunt for those responsible for the September . .
- Iraq Urged To Probe Us Murder Charges (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
A female Iraqi lawmaker on Tuesday called for a probe by local authorities in the alleged rape and murder of a woman and three members of her family by US soldiers.
- India’S Red Corridor (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
In 1947 India was partitioned on religious basis. The situation in Central India indicates that this time India will be partitioned due to the huge gap between the rich and the poor. India’s red corridor that runs from Nepal to Andhra Pradesh is . . .
- Kumaraswamy's Remark On Splitting Belgaum Irks Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Chief Minister urged to refrain from such a move
Chief Minister asked to be cautious while making such statements
`Any move to split the district would give scope for the revival of the 1997 agitation'
- Siddaramaiah, Ibrahim To Finalise Understanding With Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
AIPJD National Council authorises the two leaders to formalise pact
Party yet to state whether it is going to be an alliance or merger
Leaders and workers to abide by Siddaramaiah's decision
- Unsc To Discuss North Korea Missile Tests (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
United Nations Security Council will discuss on Wednesday the situation emerging out of North Korea's test-firing of missiles, including one that is capable of reaching the US mainland.
- British Trade Body To Launch India Fact File (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
In an effort to improve Indo-UK bilateral trade, the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry will bring out an 'India Fact File' on September 1, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Kamalesh Sharma said in London.
- Stage Set To Take Up Kashmir Row: Pak (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
“Considerable progress has been made through confidence building measures and people-to-people contact, which has reduced tension and improved the bilateral atmosphere,” Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said.
- Pm To Visit Helsinki For Indo-Eu Summit (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
According to senior Indian and Finnish officials, the Prime Minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Commerce and Industry Minister, Kamal Nath, will be in Helsinki for three days.
- How Much Did Cii Spend On Nuke Deal? (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was among the top international organisations paying for travel of American lawmakers between 2000 and 2005, but it had not registered as a lobbying firm in the US during this period, a report claimed on Tuesday.
- Ten Types Of Birds Vanish Each Year (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The rate of extinction of birds around the world is likely to be higher than hitherto assumed and might soon touch 10 extinctions per year, biologists have said in a study.
- No Cross Connections (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 05, 2006)
Is the friendly neighbourhood General quaking in his boots? It’s not everyday that he receives a diktat to “resign by July 31 or else...” — issued in Pakistan’s national interest by the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy, which is led . . .
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