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- World Warned On Security (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, May 26, 2006)
Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan identified as flashpoints.
- India-U.S. Deal A "Win-Win" Agreement: Elbaradei (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Need to broaden concept of non-proliferation regime to deal with anomalies like India, says Rice
- Indian-American Is 2006 National Geographic Champion Bee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Eighth grader Bonny Jain is the topper, last year he come fourth; second and third winners are also Indian-Americans
- Mysore Zoo: Animal-Centric To Visitor-Centric (Deccan Herald, Shankar Bennur, May 26, 2006)
The time has come for the century-old Mysore Zoo to wear a new look, on the lines of Singapore Zoo, the world’s most modern zoo.
- Dharma Protects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Dharma is the cornerstone of the Vedic tradition and it encompasses all aspects of human life.
- Dimensions --- Internal (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 26, 2006)
Terrorism must end. Demilitarisation should be expedited. There ought to be homecoming of Kashmiri Pandits.
- Besieged By Problems But Secure (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 26, 2006)
On its second anniversary, the United Progressive Alliance Government is every bit the regime under siege, with trouble on all fronts — worrying volatility in a market believed to be healthily ascendant, mounting anti-quota protests, resignation . . .
- Cpi (M) Rejects Oil Firms Claims On Losses (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
CPI-M, which has been vehemently opposing hike in prices of petroleum products, on Thursday sought to dismiss as 'notional' the claims of oil companies that they suffered a whopping loss to the tune of Rs 73,000 crore by not hiking the prices and . . .
- Charter To Topple Musharraf (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, May 26, 2006)
Timing chosen by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif to strike at Pervez Musharraf with their ‘charter of democracy’ might appear to be right as the General’s popularity, like that of his American mentor, has been dropping fast.
- Risks And Opportunities (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, May 26, 2006)
While exporters stand to gain with import tariffs going down, agriculture stands to lose
- Upa Is Losing Its Sheen (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, May 26, 2006)
The UPA Government completed its two years in office on May 22, and it was a gala festivity at 7-Race Course Road.
- Bonded Labour (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 26, 2006)
What solution can we offer to parents of bonded kids?
- Gratuitous Advice (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 26, 2006)
Pope should not interfere in another country’s affairs
- 'Indo-Us Deal A Win-Win Agreement’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The IAEA chief and Rice also stressed that Iran was a major topic of discussion in the context of the efforts of the US, Europe, Russia and China at London where they are supposed to be inching forward to some sort of a package to wean Tehran away . . .
- Foreign Troops In East Timor (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The inexperienced and cash-strapped government of the world’s newest independent nation has been struggling to cope with clashes initially sparked by the sacking of around half the army.
- What’S Missing In Singh’S Statement (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 26, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has made an explicit admission of human rights abuses in IHK by the occupation forces vowing zero tolerance for the killings of suspected freedom fighters in custody.
- Us May Reforrm Citizenship Rights (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
ten million illegal immigrants to the United States, including a few Indians and other Asians, may get a chance to become citizens doing the jobs most native Americans would not do, thanks to a new law on the anvil.
- Us Offers Help To Chhattisgarh In Combating Naxals (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The United States on Thursday offered all assistance to Naxal-infested Chhattisgarh to deal with the ultras in the state even as the police, in a bid to reassure villagers, has instructed Salva Judum (anti-Maoist) camps in various districts to . . .
- 'Nuke Deal Outcome Not To Affect Indo-Us Ties' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a frank assessment of the Indo-US nuclear agreement, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran has asserted that even if the deal does not go through, there will be other elements of the bilateral relationship which will move forward because there is a . . .
- A Picture In A Gallery (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 26, 2006)
The Raphael Trail: The Secret History of one of the World’s most Precious Works of Art
- Pm Announces 5 Working Groups For J&k (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a new initiative to usher in peace in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today announced his decision to discuss autonomy and self-rule for the State and declared the Government’s readiness to talk to militants if they shun violence.
- Centre Mulls Self-Rule In J&k (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik , May 26, 2006)
The Centre on Thursday agreed to consider self-rule and autonomy proposals as a solution to the vexed Kashmir issue.
- God Forbid (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 26, 2006)
Is one's religion a police matter? If the answer is no, and religion in a secular country is a private affair, why is it necessary to report to the government if one changes religion?
- National Referendum If No Agreement On Palestinian State: Abbas (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a dramatic announcement, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he would call a national referendum on accepting a Palestinian State alongside Israel if Hamas does not agree to the idea within 10 days.
- We Can Proceed On N-Deal: India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Amid optimism over the passage of the civil nuclear deal by the US Congress, India on Thursday said "some work" still needed to be done to ensure that as top officials of the two countries reviewed progress on it.
- No Stock Of Situation (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, May 26, 2006)
The Finance Ministry should have heard the alarm bells ringing when the sensex crossed 12,000 and taken steps to prevent the crash
- Nepal Will See Red Soon (Pioneer, Surya Narayan Saxena, May 26, 2006)
The revived Parliament or the Pratinidhi Sabha of Nepal owes its rebirth to Maoists and now is a puppet in their hands.
- Social Activism Gone Awry (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Aamir Khan's attempt to project himself as a youth icon in the wake of Rang de Basanti has not gone down well with the people of Gujarat, says Anuradha Dutt.
- No Reason Why Who Should Exclude Taiwan (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Taiwan's continuing exclusion from WHO is regrettable because it is one of the leading international contributors of medical aid, says Cheng Wen-tsang.
- Abbas Sets Hamas 10-Day Deadline (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a surprise ultimatum, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that he will call a national referendum on accepting a Palestinian state alongside Israel if Hamas does not agree to the idea within 10 days.
- Self-Rule For J&k (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Whenever Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is confronted by a seemingly intractable problem, instead of confronting the issue and forcing a solution, as is expected of leaders, he sets up working groups and committees.
- Cong., Bjp Back Decision On `Fanaa' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress in Gujarat have supported the decision of multiplexes association and the cinema theatres association not to screen the latest Aamir Khan starrer `Fanaa' in the State.
- Conflicting Views Over Mumbai Metro Gauge (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, May 26, 2006)
Uni-gauge policy will soon come to an end with Mumbai project
- Seats Of Power (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 26, 2006)
The principle of dividing to integrate is a risky one. There is no other way to describe the United Progressive Alliance government’s decision to implement 27 per cent reservations for other backward classes in institutions of higher education.
- Nuke Deal Outcome Won't Affect Ties With Us: Saran (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a frank assessment of the Indo-US nuclear agreement, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran has asserted that even if the deal does not go through, there will be other elements of the bilateral relationship, which will move forward because there is . . .
- Outcome Of Nuke Deal Will Not Affect Indo-Us Ties :Saran (Press Trust of India, H S RAO, May 26, 2006)
In a frank assessment of the Indo-US nuclear agreement, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran has asserted that even if the deal does not go through, there will be other elements of the bilateral relationship which will move forward because there is a . . .
- Seduced By An Elusive Idea Of India (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, May 26, 2006)
In the West, the buzz about a "resurgent" India ready for the big take-off is inescapable. No doubt, all this sounds exciting and fills many Indians with pride. But how much of it is for real?
- Bush Admin Rules Out New Conditions On Indo-Us Deal (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, May 26, 2006)
Dismissing suggestions that the Indo-US civilian nuclear accord was in serious trouble, the Bush administration has said that though it was ready to show some flexibility to accommodate the views of Congress members, it was not prepared to . . .
- Glacial Movement (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 26, 2006)
‘Trust but verify’ was the slogan with which the United States sought a deep-reaching arms control agreement with the erstwhile Soviet Union in the Reagan era.
- India Upbeat On U.S. Nuclear Deal After Talks (Reuters, Georgina Cooper, May 26, 2006)
India said on Thursday that it was confident U.S. laws could be changed soon to allow a landmark nuclear deal between the two countries to come into force.
- India, Japan Agree On Defence Cooperation (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Against the backdrop of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, India and Japan today announced a string of measures to step up defence cooperation between the two countries.
- Empower The Committee (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
Come summer, and the entire country suffers from a power shortage.
- Israeli Ultimatum (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 26, 2006)
As expected, President George Bush has come out in support of the Israeli plans to unilaterally draw up the Zionist state’s borders.
- Rehabilitation Important: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a significant development, the Prime Minister said that in the context of Thursday's round table and the voices heard "it is important that in our efforts at nation-building, we win back as our own the destitute families of those terrorists who . . .
- Hamas Gets A Deadline (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In a dramatic announcement, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said today he will call a national referendum on accepting a Palestinian state alongside Israel if Hamas does not agree to the idea within 10 days.
- 5 Working Groups For Jammu & Kashmir (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 26, 2006)
The fifth group will study matters relating to the State's special status within the Indian Union
The groups will deal with improving the condition of people affected by militancy
- India Keen To Resolve All Issues With Pakistan: Manmohan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 26, 2006)
Emphasizing upon more people-to-people bonhomie, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said his government was committed to resolving all outstanding issues with Pakistan, including Kashmir.
- The Politics Of Reservation (Business Standard, T Thomas, May 26, 2006)
To offset centuries of discrimination that they suffered, it is necessary that the lower castes are given a head start.
- Iran-Usa On Collision Course (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Were there a will to peace, the nuclear issue is eminently resolvable on basis of the safeguards criteria of the International Ato-mic Energy Agency and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- Ready To Talk To Militants If They Shun Arms, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 26, 2006)
Reduction in troops could be considered if terrorist violence comes down
- `We Are Happy But Not Complacent' (Frontline, SUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAY, May 26, 2006)
I am extremely happy that we have got a two-thirds majority, with more votes and more seats.
- As Usual We End Up With 3 Choices Again (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, May 26, 2006)
The world saw an incredible headline last week: ‘Historic First – Double Amputee Climbs Mount Everest’.
- The Lion And The Lamb (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 26, 2006)
The bridge on the River Kwai is no longer the only tourist attraction in Thailand’s province of Kanchanaburi.
- Dubious Record (Frontline, HIMANSHU UPADHYAYA, May 26, 2006)
The Sardar Sarovar project, plagued by problems from the start, continues to be mismanaged at the expense of the people.
- Tatas' African Ventures (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The Tata Group's operations in Africa incorporate textbook ingredients for successful business overseas.
- Golden Heritage Of Myanmar (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, May 26, 2006)
Myanmar, though one of the most backward countries of the region, is incredibly beautiful and the people are exceptionally warm.
- Improving Human Capital — A Role For Corporate India (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, May 26, 2006)
Instead of lamenting the negative consequences of quotas, industry captains must plough back some of their wealth to endow engineering and medical colleges so that students from poorer sections can study without forking out absurdly high fees.
- Mobiles Racing Past The Hundred Million Mark (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, May 26, 2006)
Eleven years after the first mobile rang here, they are rapidly bridging the digital divide.
- Only A Stopgap Measure (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 26, 2006)
The move by the stock exchanges to reduce the exposure/extreme loss margins by half in the cash and derivatives markets had become essential, given the way the market was behaving in the past few days.
- Gujarat: Breeding Ground (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 26, 2006)
Investigators shut down terror cells tasked with executing strikes in Gujarat, but the threat remains.
- A Ridge Too Cold (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 26, 2006)
Nine earlier rounds of defence-secretary level talks between India and Pakistan on de-militarising the Siachen sector have failed to make headway, and there should be no surprise that the tenth round, which concluded on Thursday, ended on a similar note.
- Bridges Across Time (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 26, 2006)
History is always interesting for people who have the time for it. But some periods of history never cease to fascinate, the partition of India being one of them.
- India, Pak Begin Talks On Sir Creek With (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, May 26, 2006)
Surveyors-General of India and Pakistan today held result-oriented and purposeful talks on Sir Creek, the 96-km-long estuary in the marshes of the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sind (Pakistan), which has been the bone of contention . . .
- Bjp May Soften Stand On ‘Fanaa’ If Aamir Apologises (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The BJP today said it was willing to put an end to the row over actor Aamir Khan’s movie “Fanaa” if the film star apologises for his stand on the Narmada dam project and the recent Vadodara demolition.
- Pm Says Autonomy To Be Discussed (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, May 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh categorically said today that the issue of autonomy and self-rule will be discussed by one of the five groups to be constituted to deal with various aspects of the problems of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Germany’S World Cup Dilemma: Should Ahmadinejad Get The Red Card? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
German security forces are ready to deal with hooligans, right-wing protesters, and even suicide bombers. But the possibility of Iran’s president making a surprise appearance at next month’s World Cup is giving the country’s leadership a . . .
- A Tirupur Story (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Examining the role of caste and class in the transformation of Tirupur into a booming global centre for knitwear production.
- Approve N-Deal, Iaea Chief Appeals To Us Congress (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 26, 2006)
MOHAMMED ElBaradei, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, on Wednesday urged members of the U.S. Congress to approve a deal that would let the U.S. share civilian nuclear technology with India.
- Glacial ‘No-Go’ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 26, 2006)
That the defence minister opted to personally report the lack of progress at the discussions to resolve the Siachen stand-off articulates reality more emphatically than the diplomatically-worded statement issued thereafter.
- Factors Behind Sugar Crisis (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 26, 2006)
Talking to newsmen on Tuesday in Islamabad, the prime minister attributed the sugar crisis to a hike in international prices and said his cabinet colleagues had no hand in it. In his budget speech, he would deal with reasons behind the scam.
- ‘Aamir Hasn’T Spoken Against Gujarat’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
Every individual, whether an artist or otherwise, has the right to an opinion and nobody, least of all the government, should disrespect this.
- Israel Threatens To Draw Its Own Border (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 26, 2006)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday acknowledged Palestinians' "national aspirations" and extended his hand in peace to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
- India Upbeat On Us Nuclear Deal After Talks (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
India said on Thursday that it was confident US laws could be changed soon to allow a landmark nuclear deal between the two countries to come into force.
- Iran Ready To Stop Enrichment: Iaea (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Foreign ministers to meet next week: US
* We don’t want conflict with Iran: Blair
* Nejad accuses ‘enemies’ of plotting ethnic tensions
- Abbas Threatens Referendum On Palestinian State (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he will call a national referendum on accepting a Palestinian state alongside Israel if Hamas does not agree to the idea within 10 days.
- Brand Buddha~ii (Statesman, Pradip Bose, May 26, 2006)
West Bengal communists can certainly learn a lesson or two from China on how to attract foreign investment, which in itself has nothing to do with communism.
- Devoid Of Ideas And Hope (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, May 26, 2006)
India has taken on the avatar of a dictatorial regime that sanctifies state power and gives it supremacy within the framework of a ‘democracy’.
- Realpolitik And Nepal (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , May 26, 2006)
Fudging objective reality is a pointless exercise. The view that the Maoists in Nepal have agreed to return to the ‘democratic’ path is sheer hokum.
- Say No To Tehran's Gambit (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, May 26, 2006)
All of a sudden, revolutionary Iran has offered direct talks with the United States. All of a sudden, the usual suspects -- European commentators, American liberals, dissident CIA analysts, Madeleine Albright -- are urging the administration to take . . .
- It's Time To Engage With Iran (Washington Post, David Ignatius, May 26, 2006)
"Only connect." That was the trademark line of E.M. Forster's great novel "Howards End."
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