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Articles 9921 through 10020 of 53943:
- Don’T Do It, Pm! (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The Musharraf regime gets a lot of flak on many issues. But we must credit it for two things: a relatively free press and a lively oversight-environment in the standing committees of parliament.
- Pakistan, Us To Establish Working Groups On (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Nuclear energy was a major part of Pakistan’s energy plan and came up under discussion in a meeting with US authorities, whose focus was on energy cooperation, Mukhtar Ahmed, who led the Pakistan delegation during talks in Washington on energy . . .
- Juggernauts Roll On (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The ‘Rathyatra’ of Jagannath (Lord Krishna), his brother Balbhadra (Balram) and his sister Subhadra, commemorating the deities’ visit to the countryside in summer, was enthusiastically staged in several parts of the country, amidst tight security . . .
- Transatlantic Tensions (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The European Union's relations with America continue to be a source of perennial concern for US President Bush and his cohort.
- Europeans: More Equal Than Others? (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Jun 28, 2006)
Let me state my position on capital punishment at the outset: I am unequi- vocally opposed to it on a number of counts.
- Sifting Fact From Fiction (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
There is much to disagree with on what Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in Islamabad on Monday in his address to an envoys' conference at the Foreign Office.
- How Mumbai Came To Discover Vidharbha (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to Vidharbha has had an impact even before he's reached the place. It would, however, be a limited and transient impact if he does not see through the charade.
- U.S. House Panel Votes For Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It was 37 for and 5 against
- Supreme Court Stays Hearing Of Dubey's Transfer Case (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
`High Court will have primacy in the transfer of judicial officers'
The whole problem started because of letters
Governor could have invited the Chief Justice and sorted out the issue
- Isle Of Terror (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2006)
Monday’s assassination of a top Sri Lankan General by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is confirmation, if it were needed, that the separatist rebels are determined to revive military confrontation.
- Killing Questions (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The National Assembly speaker's refusal to permit two questions that sought details of purchases of limousines and expenditures on foreign trips taken by parliamentary delegations is very . . .
- Bsp To Go It Alone In U.P., Uttaranchal, Punjab (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
`Party to back any Bill that gives reservation to poor'
- On Sonia’S Advice, Pm Becomes More Accessible (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken serious note of Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s repeated suggestion that there should be greater coordination and interaction between the party and the government.
- Is It Ok...To Use A Cell Phone? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 28, 2006)
In just two years the number of people using cell phones across the globe has increased from one to two billion.
Among the concerns are constant exposure to the electromagnetic fields generated by cell phones and their base stations
- National Parks: Ecologies In Collision (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 28, 2006)
The urgency of saving the wildernesses of the Western Ghats from death cannot be overemphasised: we are running out of time.
- Noon-Meal, Victers Programmes Enthuse South African Team (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Delegation studying education system in the country
Seven-member team is on a visit to India and Thailand to study human resource practices, education management information systems
- Russia Calls For U.N. Meet Over Killing Of Diplomats (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jun 28, 2006)
Russia has called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the killing of its diplomats in Iraq and accused the U.S.-led coalition forces of failing to guarantee the security of foreign embassy personnel in the country.
- Putin Calls For Quantum Jump In Ties With India (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jun 28, 2006)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a quantum jump in bilateral cooperation with India, including in the energy and defence fields.
- Luxembourg Backs Arcelor-Mittal Deal, Mixed Response In France (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jun 28, 2006)
``Privileged relations will continue because the firm needs our support''
Unfriendly offer became a friendly one, and therefore acceptable: Chirac
German Economy Minister "relieved that lengthy battle between steel giants" is over
- Dealing With China (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
When this appears in print the eighth round of India-China talks on the boundary dispute will just have ended in Beijing.
- India, China To Check Animal Trade Across Nathu La (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
What has the opening of the Nathu la to do with the National Wildlife Crime Control Bureau announced here last week after the National Wildlife Board meeting chaired by the Prime Minister? A lot, if one considers the trade of wildlife, especially . . .
- Congress Panel Moves On U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Jun 28, 2006)
A key committee on Tuesday took the first step toward approval by the U.S. Congress of a nuclear cooperation deal with India that lawmakers said would promote historic new ties between the two democracies.
- Terrible Tuesday: Don't Blame Rain (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
This is one question the answer of which no one seems to know. Every time, there is a heavy downpour, traffic in the Capital goes haywire.
- Govt To Discuss Rehab Measures For Ex-Servicemen (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
In an effort to ensure rehabilitation of ex-servicemen, the Government will discuss issues like recruitment of former soldiers in State police forces to tackle extremism and terrorism, reservation in jobs and other welfare measures with Chief . . .
- Indo-Us Nuke Agreement Set To Face Congress Vote (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A crucial congressional panel met on Tuesday to consider a US plan to share civilian nuclear technology with India, which the White House is pushing aggressively despite criticism that it would undermine the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- A Mirror Up To... (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
Parting thoughts of a Vice-Chancellor
The President, as the university’s Visitor, is said to be concerned over the legacy of Tagore and the need to revive the glory that was Visva-Bharati.
- Misguided Missile (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
The apprehension of living in a dangerous and unpredictable world struck deeper roots in our collective psyche when the Communist thugs of Pyongyang, taking a cue from Iran, decided to test-fire a 15,000-km intercontinental ballistic . . .
- Prachanda Power Vs People's Power (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Jun 28, 2006)
Peace processes have their own dynamics and longevity. The one playing out in Nepal is surely unique:
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil... (Pioneer, B Raman, Jun 28, 2006)
Both India and China are being nice to each other. But that could be . . .
- First Vote Won Hands Down, Nuclear Deal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 28, 2006)
Warding off many deal-breaking amendments, the juggernaut of Indo-US nuclear cooperation rolled out of the House International Relations Committee in Washington tonight with solid support from both Republicans and Democrats.
- Human Trials Of Aids Vaccine Begins (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
"The indications so far are that it is safe"
- India Wins First Vote On N-Deal With Us (Pioneer, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 28, 2006)
US lawmakers on Tuesday defeated amendments that wanted India to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and put moratorium on fissile material production during a hearing on a Bill that seeks the implementation of the India-US nuclear accord.
- A Time For Blends (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 28, 2006)
Tata Coffee’s buyout of US-based Eight O’Clock Coffee is a deal of only $220 million, less than the $430-million its parent firm Tata Tea paid for UK-based Tetley six years ago.
- Has Indian Advertising Come Of Age? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 28, 2006)
“Let us prove to the world,” wrote William Bernbach in his 1949 manifesto for ‘creative revolution’, “that good taste, good art, good writing can be good selling.
- Furthering Competition On Long Distance Service (The Financial Express, V SRIDHAR, Jun 28, 2006)
To reap the benefits of competition, other than licences, we also need policies and infrastructure
- Bush Lobbies For N-Deal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
US President George W Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns met several Congressmen and Senators yesterday in a last-minute lobbying . . .
- Blinking On Iran (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
No US Government since 1979 has had a serious political strategy regarding Tehran and the Bush Administration is no different, says Richard Perle.
- When Soya Knocks Meat Out (Pioneer, Maneka Gandhi, Jun 28, 2006)
Development means, "progress". It means replacing the inferior with the superior.
- Us Bill Sets India Strict Conditions (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 28, 2006)
The Hyde-Lantos Bill to "exempt from certain requirements of the (US) Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India" has laid out very stringent and intrusive norms of good behaviour that cover India’s relations . . .
- Cbi Looks Into Role Of Naval Officers In Leak (Asian Age, Sridhar Kumaraswami, Jun 28, 2006)
Central Bureau of Investigation is believed to be looking into the role of naval personnel — both currently posted in or earlier posted with — the directorate of diving in the Indian Navy in its investigations into the naval war room
- No Way To Ensure Urban Reform (Business Standard, Subir Roy, Jun 28, 2006)
Last week the prime minister inaugurated work on metro rail projects in Mumbai and Bangalore.
- 14-Day Remand For J&k Ministers (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Two former Jammu and Kashmir ministers, Ghulam Ahmed Mir and Raman Mattoo, arrested by the CBI for their alleged involvement in the sex abuse racket, have been sent to 14 days judicial remand by the chief judicial magistrate, Srinagar.
- India Must Help Contain Iran, Says Amended Us Bill (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 28, 2006)
The House International Relations Committee (HIRC) on Tuesday commenced a “markup” hearing on House Resolution (HR) 5682, a modified version of HR 4794 that seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed . . .
- Too White (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 28, 2006)
Kerala Opposition leader Oommen Chandy says new state finance minister . . .
- Fdi Potential Gets A Boost (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 28, 2006)
As share of discretionary clearances go down
- A Chance To Do Justice By Vidarbha's Farmers (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Jun 28, 2006)
While farmers of the region are hoping for the best outcome from the Prime Minister's fact-finding visit to Maharashtra's Vidarbha district, it would be fitting and in the larger interests of the nation if agriculture is to occupy centrestage, at . . .
- Economy: Can The Dream Run Be Sustained? (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Jun 28, 2006)
There have been quite a few favourable developments over the past three years with the average GDP growth rate surging to over 8 per cent.
- Textile Exports, Post-Mfa — Bales Of Opportunities (Business Line, C. P. Ravindranathan, Jun 28, 2006)
Post-MFA, India has the opportunity to derive the maximum gains as an exporter. But for this the country must bring in reforms.
- A New Name For Jklf? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front became a household name in early 1990s. Millions of people of Jammu and Kashmir were attracted to its ideology and they thought that at last they had a party and ideology which could help them to et to their destination
- Compassion, Source Of Happiness (The Economic Times, VITHAL C NADKARNI, Jun 28, 2006)
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis movement, once advised his analysts to “model themselves during treatment on the surgeon, who puts aside all his feelings, even his human sympathy”.
- Crude Affair (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Jun 28, 2006)
A higher subsidy burden has once again limited ONGC’s ability to leverage the buoyant trend in crude oil prices.
- That Will Resolve Contentious Issues (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 28, 2006)
The interim solution to 3G spectrum management lies in entrusting the entire 3G spectrum to a special purpose vehicle to which all players can connect.
- 10,000 More Troops To Guard Afghan Border (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Jun 28, 2006)
Rice in Pakistan on anti-Taliban mission
* Calls Karzai ‘extraordinary leader’, Musharraf a ‘moderate force’ in Muslim world
* Says increased Taliban activity not ‘political resurgence’
- Power Plant, Bridges Destroyed In Israeli Air Strike (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The Israeli Air Force has bombed the Gaza Strip yet again, destroying three bridges and power plant, while its tanks entered the city on Wednesday.
- A Journey To Nowhere (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Jun 28, 2006)
If the number of buses started between India and Pakistan were to be the criterion, the relationship would have been normal. The fact is that the
- Barrenness Of Our Envoys (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has stressed for formulation of a pragmatic foreign policy based on the leverage of the success of nation’s economic, political and social policies keeping in mind the changes taking place at the regional and international . .
- The Twin Crises (News International, M B NAQVI, Jun 28, 2006)
The writer is a veteran journalist and freelance columnist.
The Musharraf regime is facing a serious crisis. It has to organise the two elections between October 2007 to February 2008: one national general election and another to the office of the pre
- An Expanded Vista (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Jun 28, 2006)
Relations between India and the United States of America are once again at the crossroads.
- ‘Eu Transferred Terror Suspects To Us Agents (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The European Union’s top justice official on Tuesday acknowledged suspected terrorists had been transferred to US intelligence agents on European territory, and said governments had a duty to determine whether these actions were illegal.
- Mma Proposes Three ‘Islamic Names’ For Nwfp (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) has proposed three names — Dar-ul-Islam, Bab-ul-Islam and Islam Var — to bring an end to the decades-old dispute on renaming of the North-West Frontier Province.
- Worldview | A Grand Bargain Between U.S., Iran? (Philadephia Inquirer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The most fascinating part of my trip to Iran in late May was how much Iranian officials wanted to talk about holding talks with the United States.
- Much More Than Personal Drama (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2006)
For Lakshmi Mittal, the Indian-born steel magnate, the deal Sunday to acquire rival Arcelor caps decades of effort to rise from obscurity to build a global steel conglomerate.
- Tigers’ Trap (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2006)
The govt and the LTTE seem to be heading towards war
- Mulayam Announces Sops For Emergency Detenus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Alleges coercive measures by the UPA Government against SP workers
- Pigeon English (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2006)
Birds- Instead of cruelpractices like starvation and poisoning of pigeons, cities must adopt healthier ways.
- Cong Irked Over Not Being Invited For Pm’S Functions (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
The Opposition Congress members staged a walkout in the Legislative Assembly on Monday alleging that the JD(S)-BJP government had violated protocol by not extending a formal invitation to leaders of the Opposition in both houses of the State legislature.
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 27, 2006)
Musharraf, unlike Zia-ul-Haque is not serious about religious nationalism
- Nuke Bill Expected To Strengthen India's Point Of View (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 27, 2006)
The House International Committee today takes up for fine-tuning the Civilian Nuclear Energy legislation amidst optimism that there will be no dilution in the bill which is expected to strengthen India's point of view in the landmark Indo-US civilian . .
- Uighur Terrorism In Pakistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 27, 2006)
The Chinese embassy in Islamabad has reportedly complained that members of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are planning to kidnap senior Chinese diplomats and consular officers in the country.
- A Terrible Trade In Small Arms (Deccan Herald, Amartya Sen, Jun 27, 2006)
It's time that the UN pushed for global control of these weapons
- Democracy’S Basic Elements Exist: Pm (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan has all the essential elements of democracy.
- The Verdict Is Out: $15,000 A Month For Manolya Onur (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
After a 9-year wrangle, she wins case against estranged husband
Also, a `mehr' of $7 lakh and repayment of loan of $3 lakh awarded
However, Mukkaram Jah likely to go on appeal
- Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed In Car Bomb Blast (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 27, 2006)
Suicide bombing in North Waziristan
Rice may meet Musharraf today
Movement to remove Musharraf
- Tibetans In India Protest Lhasa Train (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Tibetan exiles living in India scaled the fence at the Chinese embassy and set fire to Chinese flags on Monday, protesting against a nearly completed railway linking Tibet with the rest of China.
- Waziristan: A Ceasefire Offer? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
The news from turbulent Waziristan, if correct, will be widely welcomed. The militants who have kept the Pakistan Army embroiled in hostilities in the region have reportedly offered a ceasefire, though doubt has been cast on its credibility by the . . .
- Bush, India Hope For Hurdle-Free Run (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 27, 2006)
Confident of winning a crucial vote tomorrow in the House International Relations Committee, the Bush administration is now seeking widest possible support for “marking up” the bill on nuclear cooperation with India.
- Us Congress Expected To Clear Indian N-Deal In First Vote (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
US lawmakers are expected to give conditional backing this week to a US civilian nuclear deal with India in the first congressional vote on the controversial agreement since it was first adopted nearly a year ago.
- Freezing The Female Psyche (Hindu, Prema Nandakumar , Jun 27, 2006)
Reading a novel nearly a quarter century after it was published can be a sobering experience.
- New Flare-Up In Gaza (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
MoreE Palestinian civilians are likely to be killed since Tel Aviv has vowed to step up attacks on Gaza following two Israeli soldiers’ death in a Palestinian militants’ raid on Sunday.
- Deputy Chief Of Sri Lankan Army Assassinated (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jun 27, 2006)
Suicide bomber rams motorbike into General's vehicle
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