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Articles 17521 through 17620 of 53943:
- Taliban Return To Afghanistan Not Ruled Out (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Apr 11, 2006)
A strident propaganda is going on in Pakistan implicating India and Afghanistan in the on going insurgency in Baluchistan and its Army’s failures in the two tribal agencies in Waziristan.
- Media In The Mirror (Daily Excelsior, Srinivasan K. Rangachary, Apr 11, 2006)
The UPA Government is a planning to frame a new code of conduct for print and electronic media.
- 'Our Embassies Should Look After Expat Labour' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 11, 2006)
His grooming as a trade union leader in Kerala should help Vayalar Ravi in his current assignment as Union overseas affairs minister.
- Who Goofs Up? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 11, 2006)
On the flip side perhaps the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States can't be faulted.
- India Can Be A Intl Air Cargo Hub, Improve Infrastructure: Experts (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
India has the potential to be a global hub for air cargo but it would need to improve upon its infrastructure and cost efficiency for it to make a mark in international market, experts have said.
- Pressure Mounts On Nepal King, Protests To Continue (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Apr 11, 2006)
Pro-democracy campaigners in Nepal vowed to defy curfews and launch a sixth day of mass protests on Tuesday against the king's absolute rule as the monarch came under global pressure to end his crackdown.
- Opening Score (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 11, 2006)
Trade and industrial agreements rarely please all sides involved in them. But that cannot be any reason for not cheering them when they come.
- Wrong Headed (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 11, 2006)
Subsidies carry with it the baggage of welfare. But the notion of welfare carries with it the more important question, “Welfare for whom?” The obvious and the unobjectionable answer is welfare for the poor.
- Liberalizing Agriculture (Telegraph, Bibek Debroy, Apr 11, 2006)
The author is director, Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies, New Delhi
- Pak Responds To Friendship Gesture With More Letters (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Several thousand friendship letters and the Golden Bridge of Friendship is how Pakistan responded to India's overtures of friendship.
- Be More Proactive In Afghanisatan (Tribune, Maj-Gen Rajendra Nath, Apr 11, 2006)
The present democratic government in Afghanistan, established under US control and led by President Hamid Karzai, is resented by Pakistan. Pakistan wants Afghanistan under its control or under its influence, as it can provide Pakistan strategic depth.
- Big Brother Born Again (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 11, 2006)
THE Constitution gives the government some extraordinary powers, for a brief period at best, which come with the explicit provisio that these are to be used in the rarest of rare instances .
- Sbi Staff Work Overtime To Clear Backlog (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
After the end of week-long strike of over two lakh employees of the SBI employees last night, thousands of customers thronged at the branches creating chaos at some places though employees had come early in the morning.
- Indo-Pak Ties: Seeking New Horizons (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 11, 2006)
Like Pakistan's proposal for `demilitarisation' of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Manmohan Singh's idea of a Treaty of Peace, Security and Friendship will have to await more propitious times. This can happen only when the present atmosphere of mutual . . .
- Nepal Parties Defy Curfew, 15 Held (Tribune, Shirish B. Pradhan, Apr 11, 2006)
Defying curfew orders, Nepal’s main opposition parties held anti-King demonstrations in different parts of the capital today leading to the arrest of 15 activists.
- Sc Stays Arrest Warrants Against M F Hussain (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a bailable arrest warrant issued against noted painter M F Hussain by an Indore court on a complaint accusing him of having outraged religious sentiments of Hindus with his controversial paintings,
- Confusing Signals (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 11, 2006)
India appears to be pursuing an incoherent policy towards Nepal, now in the midst of political turmoil.
- America Planning Strike To Topple Iran Regime’ (Deccan Herald, Julian Borger , Apr 11, 2006)
In the New Yorker magazine, Seymour Hersh, America’s best known investigative journalist, concluded that the Bush administration is even considering the use of a tactical nuclear weapon against deep Iranian bunkers, but that top generals in the . . .
- Customers Mob B’Lore Sbi Branches (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The morning after the week-long strike by the State Bank of India employees was called off, the bank’s branches in the City on Monday opened to long queues ....
- ‘Bush Has Only Made Things Worse In Iraq’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Apr 11, 2006)
Dilip Hiro: The US stokes the fire among those who suffer...
- Cm Puts Ball Back In Cj’S Court (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Chief Minister Kumaaraswamy on Monday said Hubli Bar Association members have decided to meet the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court to press for setting up the proposed circuit bench in between Hubli and Dharwad cities, and the government will . . .
- What Will Ec Do About Arjun: Jaya (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling AIADMK General Secretary J Jayalalitha has accused the Election Commission of adopting one yardstick for Union Minister Arjun Singh and another for Chennai Police Commissioner R Nataraj over the model code of conduct
- Congress And Coalition Realpolitik (Hindu, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Apr 11, 2006)
The outcome of the Assembly elections may have no direct impact on the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre, but the emerging situation has accentuated the pressure on the Congress.
- India Can Be Global Air Cargo Hub, Say Experts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
India has the potential to be a global hub for air cargo but it would need to improve upon its infrastructure and cost efficiency for it to make a mark in international market, experts have opined.
- New Delhi Talks Terror, Pak Transit With Karzai (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
For all the concern over increasing terrorist activity in Afghanistan along its border with Pakistan, President Hamid Karzai showed faith in ‘‘brother’’ Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and hoped that along with India, the three countries . . .
- Bush Denies Reports Of Possible Us Attack On Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
US President George W. Bush reaffirmed his commitment to resolving the dispute with Iran over its nuclear activities peacefully and rejected reports he was preparing a bombing campaign as "wild speculation".
- Us Plays Down Talks Of Iran Strike (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
While stressing that diplomacy is the first course for dealing with Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House is not ruling out a military response and says ‘‘normal defense and intelligence planning’’ is under way.
- Humiliated, Sarath Resigns From Dmk (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Tamil film star Sarath Kumar on Monday resigned from the primary membership of the DMK, alleging humiliation by “close relatives” of party president M Karunanidhi.
- Us Asks Nepal King To Restore Democracy (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The United States has asked Nepal's King Gyanendra to restore democracy immediately, describing his decision to impose direct palace rule in the Himalayan Kingdom a complete failure.
- Thirty Workers Of Security Firm Arrested In Iraq (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Thirty employees working in an Iraqi security firm have been arrested after they were found to be plotting "terrorist" activities, Iraq's interior ministry said on Monday.
- Fair Trade Winds (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 11, 2006)
When the new foreign trade policy was first announced in 2004, there were many who felt that the policy’s target of more than doubling India’s share of world exports from 0.8 per cent to over 2 per cent in five years was perhaps too ambitious.
- A Friend In Need (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 11, 2006)
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s second visit to New Delhi in less than a year is in keeping with the growing congruence of interests between the two South Asian countries.
- Dmk First Family Hits Road, Amma Meets Mdmk Amma (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Apr 11, 2006)
Coconut in hand, Baby (53) waits patiently. She leans against a small red jeep that would carry DMK chief M Karunanidhi through Chepauk constituency in the heart of Chennai .
- Why Is Sonia Gandhi Silent On Volcker Issue, Asks Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
With whose consent did Natwar write to Iraq?
I am raising the issue of illegal foreign funding: BJP leader
Is Natwar Singh being made a scapegoat?
- Narmada: Team Meets Manmohan (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Apr 11, 2006)
They inspected rehabilitation sites
Team denied submitting a report to PM on findings
Medha Patkar's fast entered 13th day on Monday
- Hubli Lawyers Told To Convince High Court On Circuit Bench (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Kumaraswamy inspects WALMI premises; lawyers call off protest
Tender process for construction of building to continue
Work scheduled to start on July 10
- Soft Talk With Karan (Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan, Apr 11, 2006)
Collection of Thapar's weekly newspaper columns on varied subjects
- Nepal Beyond The Monarchy (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 11, 2006)
After years of upheaval, Nepal is on the brink of a major political change. What will a country of citizens — and not subjects — look like? Three books provide some answers
- Ruia Plans Industrial Products Facility At Ambattur Unit (Hindu, Indrani Dutta, Apr 11, 2006)
Unit to commence production by July; Rs. 125 cr. capex planned
- U.K. Journal Sparks Trans-Atlantic Spat (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Apr 11, 2006)
The controversy over an essay on U.S. foreign policy by two American academics in theLondon Review of Booksshows that free speech remains a tricky issue not only for traditional faith groups but also for the enlightened elite.
- India, Afghanistan Pitch For Joint Fight On Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Concerned over increased terrorist activities in Afghanistan, India and Kabul today agreed on a collective fight against the menace in which Pakistan could also join.
- A Trip To Talk It Out On Trade (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Apr 11, 2006)
China's President Hu Jintao is to visit the United States next week. A number of economic and trade related disputes are on the table.
- A Different Historical Trajectory (Hindu, R. CHAMPAKALAKSHMI, Apr 11, 2006)
This concluding part of the review focusses on Sanjay Subrahmanyam's main contributions to a better understanding of the complex historical processes
- Pak, China May Sign Civil N-Deal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
A civil nuclear technology deal between Pakistan and China may be signed during Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharraf's visit to Beijing in June to counter the Indo-US nuclear agreement, the Daily Times reported on Monday.
- The Treadmill Of Unnecessary Consumption (The Financial Express, Mahesh Bhatt, Apr 11, 2006)
The advertising explosion has democratised luxury with serious socio-political . . .
- Protecting Islands Of Excellence (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2006)
The proposal of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development to extend reservations to the other backward classes (OBCs) in Central educational institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institutes of Management,
- Kalam's Intervention Sought (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
329 commercial properties sealed in 10 civic zones on Monday
- 10 Days Before Arjun’S Quota Quote, Pm Said: Challenge Is To See Equity And Excellence Walk . . . (Indian Express, MANINI CHATTERJEE & J P YADAV, Apr 11, 2006)
Union HRD minister Arjun Singh’s announcement on April 5 that the government intended to implement 27% OBC reservation in all Central educational institutions not only embarrassed the UPA government but also sought to undermine Prime Minister . . .
- Street Chef In A City That Loves Its Food (Deccan Herald, Thomas Fuller, Apr 11, 2006)
Food stalls in Bangkok are good enough to draw the food nuts and cheap enough to draw the labourers
- Sub Selection: Some Points (Deccan Herald, PR Franklin, Apr 11, 2006)
The Scorpene should not meet the same fate as the HDW submarine
- 60 Perish In Meerut Fire (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
At least 60 people, mostly women and children, were charred to death and more than 100 injured, some of them seriously, in a devastating fire that ravaged a consumer goods fair here on Monday evening.
- ‘I Definitely See The Bjp Coming Back To Me After 3 Years, Not My Going Back . . . (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 11, 2006)
In this, the second and concluding part of her interview with Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express, on NDTV’s ‘Walk the Talk’, former MP Chief Minister Uma Bharati traces the course of BJP politics — from her expulsion from the . . .
- Can The Poor Buy Life-Saving Drugs? (Deccan Herald, GOPAL DABADE, Apr 11, 2006)
Though India is a major drug manufacturer many people lack access to drugs
- Us Congress Likely To Ratify Nuke Deal Before November (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Apr 11, 2006)
The Indo-US civil nuclear energy cooperation deal would be ratified by US Congress before the biennial Congressional elections in November, a leading American Senator, who is currently on a visit to India, has said.
- Will It Or Won't It? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 11, 2006)
If a ceasefire is meant to be permanent, it should be properly termed a cessation of hostilities.
- President's Eye Fixed On Iran (The Seattle Times, Editorial, The Seattle Times, Apr 11, 2006)
Beware an American president at bay. Haunted by tumbling poll ratings and the chaos of post-war Iraq, the eye of George Bush is fixing on Iran's nuclear plans.
- Cherie Blair Visits Afghanistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Cherie Blair, the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, arrived in Afghanistan Sunday for a visit that will include a meeting with President Hamid Karzai, the president’s office said.
- Peshawar-Jalalabad Regular Bus Service From15th (News International, Mohammad Ali Khan, Apr 10, 2006)
All is set for starting a regular bus service between Jalalabad and Peshawar by April 15, channelising a road link between Pakistan and Afghanistan after a gap of 27 years.
- Iskcon Temple Anniversary Celebrations From Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The 13-day festival will conclude with `Dhwaja Avarohana' on April 23
- China's Strategy, Australia's Autonomy (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Apr 10, 2006)
A long-time U.S. ally, Canberra has, through the latest uranium deal with Beijing, signalled its own set of priorities.
- In Conflict We Need An Ethical Code (Hindu, Martin Kettle, Apr 10, 2006)
The fight against jihadist terrorism carries real costs -- so it needs public legitimacy and support.
- "Cyprus Welcomes Nuclear Deal Between India And The U.S." (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Apr 10, 2006)
Cyprus PresidentTassos Papadopoulosbelieves it is time to rekindle Nicosia's traditionally strong bonds with New Delhi. Mr. Papadopoulos, who arrives in India on Tuesday, believes Cyprus needs to focus more on Asia. Excerpts from an exclusive . . .
- ``U.S. Congress Will Ratify Deal'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Deal is simply about helping India: Sibal
Indian-American community has an exceptionally important role
Praises Rice statement in Congress on the deal
- Protectionism Not The Solution (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 10, 2006)
China's President Hu Jintao's visit later this month to Washington takes place in the context of renewed momentum in Congress on retaliatory legislation following the U.S. trade imbalance of $202 billion with China and an overall current account . . .
- "Prime Responsibility Of Cinema Is To Entertain The Masses'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Youngsters are as nationalist as anyone else, says Kunal Kapoor in conversation with Madhur Tankha...
- Good Borders, Good Neighbours (Deccan Herald, Srikanth Kondapalli , Apr 10, 2006)
Resolving the border issue with China will help better the India-China trade ties too
- From Afghanistan With Love (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The Afghan President was earlier scheduled to visit India for six days. His private visit to Shimla on April 13 was called off because of some political engagements back home.
- Ysr Rules Out Nine-Hour Power Supply To Farm Sector (Hindu, N. Rahul, Apr 10, 2006)
Says Government will take all steps to save standing crop
Farmers will have to do with seven hours supply
If need be power cut will be imposed on domestic users
Ryots urged to fix capacitors to their pumpsets
- Crpf Observes `Valour Day' With Peace Run (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Apr 10, 2006)
Rain notwithstanding, people participate to honour fallen heroes
- Do Private Insurers Give More Access? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 10, 2006)
The Indian insurance industry has seen sharp growth since the opening up of the insurance sector in 2000.
- Conglomeration To Catch The Perfect Match A Matchless Initiative (Hindu, M. Balaganessin, Apr 10, 2006)
A face-to-face interaction between parents of prospective brides, bridegrooms in Tiruchi
- End Strike, Traders Tell Sbi Employees (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Trading, industrial activities crippled
- 70,000 Candidates Appear For Braou Test (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
The eligibility test for courses offered by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University conducted at 237 centres across the State on Sunday had 70,000 candidates trying their luck.
- Patil For Analysis Of Parliament Attack (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
To understand "far-reaching and deep implications" of the incident
Patil honours CRPF recipients of Shaurya Chakra
Sportspersons honoured for performance at Commonwealth Games
- Iraq, Iran, And A Strategy Of A Thousand Errors (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Apr 10, 2006)
America has brought anarchy and indescribable misery to Iraq. Now it is eyeing Iran. Would American and world public opinion be mute spectators to another exercise in monumental folly?
- Arjun: Code Not Violated (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Apr 10, 2006)
"No new announcement on quota"
- The Lexicon Of Lewd (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Apr 10, 2006)
Meher Bhargava was the quintessential Lucknow memsahib;
- Improved Tool To Assess Diabetic Status To Be Put To Test (Hindu, M. Dinesh Varma, Apr 10, 2006)
Chennai centre to collaborate in global study
- "Nda Govt. Shielding Political Nexus Of Ranveer Sena'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Demand to extend the tenure of Amir Das Commission
A large number of dalits were killed in Bathepur massacre engineered by the Ranveer Sena'
Party leader to call on the Governor in this connection with a request to intervene into the matter
- More Teeth To Commission On Minority Edu Institutions (Daily Excelsior, M Rama Rao, Apr 10, 2006)
Critics are quick to take the Government to task for the recent amendment to the National Commission for Minority Educational institutions Act.
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