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- The Lashkar's Message (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 23, 2006)
Although the Lashkar-e-Taiba will not be represented at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's round-table conference on Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, the terrorist group has succeeded in delivering its message to all those who will be present.
- The Wages Of Hate: Islamist Terror In India (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 23, 2006)
Two Lashkar cells targeting Gujarat are discovered, preventing major terror strikes. Their stories underline the disastrous fallout of the anti-Muslim pogrom of 2002.
- Reservation — An Alternative Proposal (Hindu, Satish Deshpande, May 23, 2006)
In this second and concluding part of their series, the authors offer a method to ensure both merit and social justice are taken into account.
- Us Congress To Reopen A Q Khan’S Case (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Less than a month after Pakistan said it has “closed” the chapter of investigation into its disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan, a subcommittee of the US Congress will hold a public hearing to ascertain whether his nuclear black market network . . .
- Contemporary Indian Philosophy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Surveys Indian philosophy both within the discipline and outside it.
- Exploiting The Vulnerable (Hindu, Geeta Ramaseshan , May 23, 2006)
A monumental report on an issue that involves serious human rights violations
- Merit Of Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
The Supreme Being in His incarnation as Krishna while teaching Arjuna on the battlefield (the Bhagavad Gita) spelt out clearly that He engaged in action in the world during His manifestations to set an example for humanity.
- China's Biggest State Bank To Go Public In 2006 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
China's biggest state bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) would go public this year ahead of the opening up of the huge Chinese banking sector to foreign competition, a senior official confirmed today.
- 18 Dead, 15 Injured In Baghdad Blasts (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
At least 18 Iraqis were killed and 15 injured in a series of bomb attacks in Baghdad and its surrounding suburbs on Monday, security sources and eyewitnesses said.
- American Ally~ii (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, May 23, 2006)
Although the Indian ministry of foreign affairs is trying to play down the status of “the non-Nato ally” as a matter of symbolic importance for Pakistan, the future looks very bleak for India.
- Switch To Action Mode, Hdk Tells Officials (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Urging the officials to shift modes from plan to action, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday set a 100-day deadline to show results of developmental schemes announced by the JD(S)-BJP coalition government.
- World Health Meet Focuses On Epidemics (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, May 23, 2006)
The 59th World Health Assembly began on a somber note on Monday following the death of the director-general of the World Health Organisation, Dr Lee Jong-wook, hours before the inaugural session.
- Kicking Off (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 23, 2006)
Its that time of the year again when 32 nations compete
- Unshackle The Writer (Deccan Herald, SHASHI DESHPANDE, May 23, 2006)
It will do both literature and the readers good if publishers spread the huge advance to more promising writers
- Bay Of Disgrace (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 23, 2006)
Washington will do well to heed the UN report calling for the closure of its prison camp at Guantanamo Bay.
- First Steps To Defence Deal With America (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, May 23, 2006)
Even as the Indo-US nuclear deal languishes in the US Congress, the military establishments of the two countries have gingerly initiated negotiations on a bilateral agreement which will set out the basis for future logistics support, supplies and . . .
- Buddhadev's Halfway House (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, May 23, 2006)
A clear choice between capitalism and communism could trip Buddhadev up
- Structural Changes In Chinese Economy (Daily Excelsior, Ranndil Sher Jitender Singh, May 23, 2006)
In understanding the faster industrial growth in China, one should take note of decline in the proportion of workforce dependent on agriculture.
- Just The Facts (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 23, 2006)
If one happens to meet a skilled Parliamentarian --- like, for instance, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee or former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee --- he will tell you why the question-hour in a legislature is very important.
- India Protests Dam Construction (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
India has conveyed its protest to Pakistan against the proposed construction of Bhasha Dam on Indus river in Gilgit, part of Jammu and Kashmir under occupation of Pakistan, Lok Sabha was informed today.
- Hurriyat’S Standing Apart Will Benefit None: Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Ahead of the Kashmir roundtable in Srinagar, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight said the Hurriyat decision to boycott the meet did not surprise him and that their "standing apart" will benefit none.
- U.S. Said Flexible On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 23, 2006)
The Bush administration is willing to consider changes in its legislative proposal to win congressional approval of a controversial U.S.-India nuclear energy cooperation accord, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said on Monday.
- Sudarshan, Amarnath Shetty File Papers For Council Polls (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Vidhana Soudha wit nessed high political drama on Monday, the last to file the nominations to the Legislative Council election.
- Development & Empowerment~upa’S Birthday Vows (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
With the raging quota storm and the swinging Sensex casting shadows on his government’s second anniversary, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, sought to give a big picture today, pledging his regime to the programme of “development and empowerment”.
- How To Take All The Pleasure Out Of Life (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, May 23, 2006)
The saddest part of seriousness is that it’s grim. And the stupidest myth about it is that serious somehow means important.
- For Gladder Rags: Textiles Need Better Support (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 23, 2006)
It is welcome that the government has woken up to the need to equip the textile industry to take on the post-2008 competition when China will be freed from the trade restrictions it accepted while joining the WTO.
- Hauling Up Cement And Oil Cartels (The Economic Times, PRADEEP S MEHTA, May 23, 2006)
The new competition law in India has provisions for extra territorial jurisdiction, and it too can take on abusive cartel behaviour abroad. But when will the new law be implemented is a moot question.
- Price Of Essence (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 23, 2006)
Look beyond imports to manage agri-prices
- One More Headache? (The Financial Express, Saumitra Chaudhuri, May 23, 2006)
In the past few months, food prices have been rising quite sharply. The WPI index for primary food was rising by over 6% in March and April, though it has moderated in recent weeks.
- Gas Pipeline: Iran-Pak Differences To The Fore (Tribune, K.J.M. Varma, May 23, 2006)
Top petroleum officials of India, Pakistan and Iran today held talks on pricing, trilateral framework and appointment of consultants to carry out feasibility studies on the proposed 2,600-km-long IPI gas pipeline.
- The Healing Touch (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, May 23, 2006)
The national agricultural research system should develop technology that helps promote medicinal plants.
- The Fall Of Stock Markets, A Global Story (The Financial Express, ILA PATNAIK, May 23, 2006)
However, the greater part of the plunge in India has to do with domestic developments
- Afghanistan: The Looming Dangers (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, May 23, 2006)
Because of American short-sightedness, the forces of the erstwhile Northern Alliance in Afghanistan have been disarmed. India has, therefore, to be prepared for a worsening security situation, where its nationals will be threatened when working in . . .
- Tall On Promises, Short On Delivery (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 23, 2006)
The disturbingly low utilisation of public sector development funds during the first nine months of the current fiscal year belies the official claim of having improved governance, reduced inefficiencies and the higher absorption capacity of the economy.
- Curbs On Nepal’S Monarchy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 23, 2006)
In yet another victory for the people of Nepal, the newly reinstated parliament curtailed the king’s powers on Thursday and deprived him of his position as head of the army whose chief will now be appointed by the lawmakers.
- Healthcare For Rural Areas (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 23, 2006)
The Sindh government’s move to table a bill on compulsory healthcare services in the country’s rural areas should be widely welcomed.
- India Makes Formal Basha Protest (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, May 23, 2006)
India has conveyed an official protest to Pakistan against the construction of Basha Dam on the Indus River in Pakistan’s Northern Areas, a minister said on Monday.
- ‘Taliban More Aggressive And More Numerous’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
French admiral says plan ready to move rebels away from civilian areas
- Collateral Damage (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, May 23, 2006)
Fall in stock prices eroded loan collaterals forcing lenders to liquidate the pledged shares.
- Caught Napping Yet Again (Pioneer, B Raman, May 23, 2006)
Sunday's terrorist attack on a Congress rally in Srinagar underscores the inadequacies in our security apparatus, says B Raman
- D-8: Imperatives Of Unity (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, May 23, 2006)
One theme that has inspired succeeding generations of Muslims but as a goal has remained elusive is the unity of the Islamic world.
- Not A Surprise (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 22, 2006)
That hardcore Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has turned down the invitation to participate in the second roundtable in Srinagar should not come as a surprise.
- India To Seek Enhanced Interaction With Chinese Armed Forces (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
India will seek larger interaction with the Chinese armed forces by proposing scaling-up the level of joint exercises and training programmes in a bid to enhance confidence building measures.
- Indo-Us Strategic Partnership (Daily Excelsior, Vinod & Rao, May 22, 2006)
The sound of the words "Indo-US Strategic Partnership" is being sought to be imparted a resonance as that in a cathedral but the fact that US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice set the ball rolling on the basis of a decision to resume F-16 supplies . . .
- Food For Serious Thought (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 22, 2006)
In pursuing the uplift of the oppressed and the underprivileged, it’s time HRD Minister Arjun Singh inquired about one scheme that has the potential of making a real difference on the ground — the mid-day meal.
- Pm To Go Ahead With Srinagar Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would go ahead with his two-day visit to Srinagar from Wednesday for the second roundtable meeting on Kashmir despite today’s attack by militants on a Congress rally there.
- Rti : A Preliminary Audit (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 22, 2006)
The Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2005 came into force from 12 October 2005.
- A Foul Decision (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 22, 2006)
Artists are artists and not diplomats. By temperament they call a spade a spade.
- Papal Bull (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
No purpose is served by criticising Pope Benedict XVI for pleading the cause of missionaries in India seeking to harvest the souls of 'heathens'.
- Taliban Plans Attacks From Pakistan - Afghan Minister (Reuters, SAYED SALAHUDDIN, May 22, 2006)
Leaders of the ousted Taliban movement and al Qaeda are living in Pakistan where they organise attacks in Afghanistan, the Afghan foreign minister said on Sunday, in the latest in a war of words between the neighbours.
- Transparency And Corruption (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, May 22, 2006)
Corruption in high places has regrettably become rather pronounced in the last few decades.
- Code Of Sustained Minorityism (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
UPA has shown rare maturity in allowing the Da Vinci Code to be shown, but will it brush aside Muslims when they protest, wonders Anuradha Dutt.
- Peak Of Glory (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 22, 2006)
Triumph of the human spirit
- Mayhem In Stock, Commodity Markets (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The wobble started with the dollar but spread far beyond the currency markets; the cost of borrowing has gradually begun to grind upwards
- The Fate Of India’S Bull Market (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, May 22, 2006)
After the bloodbath on our bourses, several foreign investors have reiterated their ‘bullishness’ about India in the long run and welcomed what they call a long overdue correction.
- Medicos Turn Down Pm's Appeal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Turning down Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's appeal, the striking medicos today continued their agitation saying it carried no meaning as it did not address their demands.
- Military Distrust Dogs India-Pakistan Glacier Talks (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, May 22, 2006)
India and Pakistan hold a new round of talks this week to try and end their bitter conflict over the Siachen glacier in the Himalayas, but lingering distrust between their militaries may stall a breakthrough.
- The A Q Khan Effect (Tribune, K SUBRAHMANYAM, May 22, 2006)
The fact that the United States continues to be soft on Pakistan even though its leaders are aware that Pakistan is the epicentre of Jehadi terrorism, is a great puzzle for the Indian government and strategic analysts in India.
- India To Join Talks On Gas Pipeline Today (Tribune, K J M Varma, May 22, 2006)
Amid reservations expressed by the USA over the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, officials from Islamabad and Tehran held talks here today to discuss issues like pricing, trilateral framework and appointment of consultants to carry out feasibility . . .
- Playing With Resources (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, May 22, 2006)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research
- Medicos Say No To Pm’S Appeal; To Continue Stir (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, May 22, 2006)
Neither the Prime Minister’s appeal nor the threat of severe action have actuated medicos to call off their stir. Buoyed by the support from a cross section of society as was evident from Saturday’s ‘dilli chalo’ rally, the anti-quota struggle . . .
- Medicos Turn Down Pm's Appeal, Continue Strike (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The deadlock over the anti-quota agitation by medicos continued today with students and junior doctors sticking to their demands of total rollback of the proposed OBC quota and a review of the reservation policy.
- Poverty, Jobs And Inflation Govt’S Focus: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Inaugurates Rs 5.95b water project
Will announce Vision Pakistan on
- Law Reforms Commission To Be Set Up In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
"Incompetent Government pleaders will be dropped"
- Pm Visit On; Ultras Warn Of Disruption (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The Prime Minister will go ahead with his two-day visit to Srinagar from Wednesday for the second roundtable meeting on Kashmir.
- `Aids Patients Are Not Untouchables' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Collector, MLA dispel misgivings
- Nda’S Time To Get Even (Statesman, Manoj Chaurasia, May 22, 2006)
It is score-settling time in Bihar. Eighteen months after the railway minister, Mr Lalu Prasad, had secured the Union cabinet’s approval to get a February 2002 Sabarmati Express fire near Godhra probed afresh by a judicial inquiry . . .
- Igp Injured, 7 Killed In Fidayeen Strike On Azad's Rally (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, May 22, 2006)
In yet another major security lapse, militants in Police uniform today reached close to the dais and struck on a Youth Congress rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, killing three political workers and two Police personnel, minutes before the scheduled . . .
- Tall On Promises, Short On Delivery (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 22, 2006)
The disturbingly low utilisation of public sector development funds during the first nine months of the current fiscal year belies the official claim of having improved governance, reduced inefficiencies and the higher absorption capacity of the economy.
- Influx Of Refugees On The Rise (Hindu, C. Jaishankar, May 22, 2006)
As many as 91 arrived from Sri Lanka on Sunday, the second highest since January 12
Security agencies concerned
Thousands waiting to board boats
There is scarcity of boats
- Cyber Crime Law (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 22, 2006)
The cabinet would do well to approve a piece of legislation sent to it by the information technology ministry to deal with cyber crimes.
- Much Ado About Nothing (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, May 22, 2006)
It is a sign of the times we live in that after appearing to have moved to the backstage worldwide during the last half of the 20th century, religion has moved right back into public discourse.
- Upa’S Good In Parts (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 22, 2006)
It is two years since the Congress-led UPA government took over the reins at the Centre.
- Intelligence Is In The Details, And Patience (Pioneer, Ajit Bishnoi, May 22, 2006)
In Mahabharat, there is a mention of Shishupal, a cousin of Lord Krishna. However, he was very jealous of the Lord and repeatedly offended Him. Krishna wanted to punish him, but Shishupal's mother begged for his mercy.
- Take Off To The Suburbs (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Today, if you have to travel from Delhi to Meerut, you don't have much of an option but to take that spittoon of a bus. But three years down the line, you could be waiting at the airport lounge, waiting for that plane to take you to Meerut.
- India To Double Power From N-Plants (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The Government has already chalked out plans to double the electricity production from nuclear power plants by 2030 with the possibility of international cooperation, Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar said in Tarapur on Sunday.
- Democracy Of The People... (Pioneer, Shailaja Chandra, May 22, 2006)
Born a Mumbaikar, success stories about my birthplace have always held fascination for me.
- D-8: Imperatives Of Unity (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, May 22, 2006)
One theme that has inspired succeeding generations of Muslims but as a goal has remained elusive is the unity of the Islamic world.
- American Ally~i (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 22, 2006)
President Bush has authorised the sale of F-16 to Pakistan. More will follow.
- …Asks West To Engage Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 22, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the world needs to engage with Iran to end its controversial nuclear stand-off with the West and offered that Pakistan will be willing to play a role in a peaceful settlement of the issue.
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