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Articles 19021 through 19120 of 53943:
- Indian Diplomat Recalled From Malaysia (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The Government has recalled an Indian diplomat barely three months into his posting apparently because he misused his position.
- Us Lobbies For Nuclear Trade With India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The United States lobbied on Thursday for allowing nuclear trade with India but failed to get a key international group to take up the matter, diplomats said.
- 'India Needs To Market Itself Better’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Mar 24, 2006)
To be a journalist or a business tycoon in China is not an easy job. The reason is simple: The Chinese do not like to part with either information or profits.
- From The Mean Streets (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Mar 24, 2006)
It is deemed ‘politically incorrect’ to address, criticize or confront many realities that plague us all in some measure, in an attempt to appease one set of people as against another and thereby create anarchic situations in various spaces of . . .
- All About The Gods Of Cosmology (Deccan Herald, Tim Radford, Mar 24, 2006)
Questions about why we and the universe exist are worth asking even if there are no answers
- Two Wrongs Do Not Make A Right (Deccan Herald, Sakuntala Narasimhan, Mar 24, 2006)
Last Tuesday will remain a memorable day for me for the insights it provided about the way our public utility undertakings treat citizens. I spent the entire day going round with a resident of Bangalore who has been slapped with a demand notice . . .
- Apathy Is In The Air (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Mar 24, 2006)
Israel’s voters are apathetic in spite of the fact that the next government is expected to set the final borders of the Jewish state, thereby defining its relations with Palestinians, Arabs and the international community.
- The Mighty Nightie (Deccan Herald, SNEHLATHA BALIGA, Mar 24, 2006)
Rarely do we find an outfit that suits all ages, classes and times!
- Case For Cover (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 24, 2006)
The history of a case in the courts can be as tortuous as the conflicting perceptions behind it are irreconcilable.
- Protest Lodged With Kabul Over Killing Of Pak Civilians (News International, Mariana Baabar, Mar 24, 2006)
14 buried near Chaman; Afghan commander blamed for murders
- Rich And Poor In India, China (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Mar 24, 2006)
Opposite approaches of two countries
- Talks On Iran N-Issue Fruitless (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Russia, China remain adamant
- Bush Admn Briefs Nsg (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Mar 24, 2006)
Even as two Bush Administration officials today briefed members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in Vienna on the details of the US-India civilian nuclear agreement, a senior US official admitted that many members of the group will wait to see . . .
- Afghan Judiciary Says Won’T Bow To Pressure In Convert Case (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Says Islamic orders and constitution will be upheld
Analysts say the case could hinge on interpretations of the new constitution
- Karzai Urges Anti-Terrorism Cooperation On International Level (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday called for greater international cooperation against terrorism and again condemned irreverent cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) published in the European press.
- Foreign Miscreants Must Leave Or Face Action: Musharraf (News International, Ziaullah Niazi, Mar 24, 2006)
Shaukat says PML needs to revive spirit of early 1940s; Shujaat says president will become party member
- Hope For Patients Of Alzheimer's Disease (Hindu, Sarah Boseley, Mar 24, 2006)
A Controversial drug for Alzheimer's can reverse some of the mental deterioration experienced by people who are in the advanced stages of the disease, according to a study published on Thursday.
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The reference to OBC in the Editorial, "Sanyasin's fiery challenge" (March 23, 2006, page 10) should have been to Other Backward Classes, whose neglect is the plank of Uma Bharti's campaign.
- Cpm In A Mess In Kerala (Tribune, V. KRISHNA ANANTH , Mar 24, 2006)
CPM General Secretary Prakash Karat has talked about an international conspiracy against his party and its poll prospects in West Bengal and Kerala.
- A Terrorist Organisation Rises Again (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 24, 2006)
The Harkat-ul-Mujahideen's revival makes it clear that Pakistan's Islamist armies have no intention of joining in adétentewith India that promises them only their obliteration.
- Persisting Myths About Russia-U.S. Ties (Hindu, Boris Makarenko, Mar 24, 2006)
The aggravation of the Iranian nuclear problem alongside the active preparations for the G8 summit makes one think about the long road covered by Russia-U.S.
- Make This Council Work (Times of India, Kofi A. Annan, Mar 24, 2006)
The resolution passed on March 15 by the United Nations GeneralAssembly, establishing a new Human Rights Council, should mark a historic new beginning for the UN's human rights work.
- Row Over Bush Being Depicted As Lord Shiva (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Mar 24, 2006)
US president Bush just can't seem to put a step right it seems even when it comes to India and the nuclear deal.
- New American Moves In Asia (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Mar 24, 2006)
The partners in the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue — the U.S., Australia, and Japan — seek to checkmate China and also woo India at the same time.
- Common Ground Against Gyanendra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The "second understanding" between the democratic political parties of Nepal and the Maoists is certain to inject fresh energy in the agitation against King Gyanendra.
- Turning Outrage Into Applause (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The extraordinary series of events that culminated in the resignation of Congress president Sonia Gandhi from both Lok Sabha membership and the chairpersonship of the National Advisory Council (NAC) marks the second time she has turned apprehension . . .
- A Rancid Relationship (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
Britain's close alliance with the U.S. has become one-way traffic.
- Common Ground Against Gyanendra (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The "second understanding" between the democratic political parties of Nepal and the Maoists is certain to inject fresh energy in the agitation against King Gyanendra.
- Jet Lagged (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 24, 2006)
Despite bites about the government making the aviation sector market- and consumerfriendly, the reality is very different.
- In The Eyes Of Storm (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 24, 2006)
The Supreme Court of Pakistan completed 50 years of its existence on March 23. The apex court is the final arbiter of law and the Constitution, and is invested with the responsibility to maintain harmony between the legislature, executive and judiciary.
- Remittances By Domestic Migrants (The Economic Times, Prabhu Ghate, Mar 24, 2006)
Internal labour migration has a long history in India, and is increasing rapidly as differences in the rate of growth between and within states, and between the urban and rural areas, increase.
- Ride The Celestial Chariot (Hindu, S Balakrishnan, Mar 24, 2006)
The temple was so close to the shore that it was a navigational point referred to as the "Black Pagoda".
- Hundred Years Of Kala Pani (Daily Excelsior, Arvinder Kaur, Mar 24, 2006)
Once infamous as Kala Pani , this historical monument at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marked its centenary on 10th March this year.
- Office Of Profit ? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 24, 2006)
Jaya Bachchan is out of Parliament and, if their political opponents are proved right, a host of MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, could also be shown the door.
- 'Amend Atomic Energy Act To Formalise Indo-Us Nuke Deal' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
A Republican Congressman has mooted a proposal to amend the US Atomic Energy Act, 1954 so that it could formalise the civilian nuclear deal reached between India and the United States early this month.
- ‘China And Russia In Accord On Iran’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Beijing supports Moscow’s efforts to resolve nuclear issue
- Afghan Faces Death For Rejecting Islam (International Herald Tribune, Abdul Waheed Wafa, Mar 24, 2006)
The judge presiding over the prosecution of an Afghan man facing the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity said Thursday that international pressure would not affect his rulings in the case.
- U.S. Ups Pressure In Afghan Christian Convert Case (Reuters, Saul Hudson , Mar 24, 2006)
The United States told Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday it wanted Afghanistan to show it respects religious freedom and quickly resolve the case of a man facing possible execution for converting from Islam to Christianity.
- Bush Feels The Heat In Iraq (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 24, 2006)
The announcement of American President that his troops are there to stay in Iraq for years is, in fact, reflective of the fact that all is not well in that country and Bush has started feeling the heat of the fire he himself initiated. Rejecting . . .
- Expansion Of Industrial Base (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 24, 2006)
Federal Industries Minister Jehangir Tareen has said that the government has chalked out an ambitious plan to expand the nation’s industrial base by setting up industrial parks throughout the country.
- Defenceless Defence Of Indo-Us N-Deal (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 24, 2006)
Us ambassador in Pakistan Ryan C Crocker has said that Indo-US nuclear deal will enhance security and stability in South Asia. Talking to a selected group of journalists in Islamabad on Wednesday, he asserted that the agreement will not in any way . . .
- Ties Strengthened, Made More Meaningful (Dawn, Anwar Kemal, Mar 24, 2006)
Rarely if ever has such a major visit to Pakistan as that of President Bush taken place against a background so laden with negative overtones and a sense of foreboding.
- Agreement On Crime Control (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 24, 2006)
The agreement reached between India’s Central Bureau of Investigation and Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency to fight some categories of crime is a major development in their bilateral relations.
- Cii’S Eminently Sensible Proposals (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 24, 2006)
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has come up with some significant observations. It says that acts of terrorism cannot be dubbed as jihad; all camps training militants or terrorists should be shut down immediately; the government should . . .
- Police On The Loose (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 24, 2006)
AS many as four policemen were arrested and another six booked in a murder case for killing two citizens in their custody at different places in the Punjab.
- Witness Protection (Statesman, AMIYA K SAMANTA, Mar 24, 2006)
Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Desirable
- Seeking Guidance (Telegraph, RAVI VYAS, Mar 24, 2006)
If you put aside all the hype about Indian writing in English that springs up every now and then because of the huge advances given, the vast bulk of Indian publishing still deals with educational books for schools and colleges, professional . . .
- N-Deal Will Put India In Npt Loop: Burns (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
India has been kept out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and America’s civil nuclear deal with it would bring it into the global regime, according to US under-secretary of state for political affairs Mr Nicholas Burns.
- Cas On The Warpath (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 24, 2006)
Chartered accountants are an angry lot these days and their ire is directed at the Finance Minister, Mr P. Chidambaram, and his latest Budget. Mr Chidambaram has taxed certain services rendered by the CAs which were exempt from the service tax.
- Making Development A Way Of Life (Business Line, Sudhansu R. Das, Mar 24, 2006)
The economy of a nation is like a living being. Its growth must be planned on the basis of a clear understanding of the impact on society. Cultural and economic activities and people's dependence on environment should be understood properly.
- Cynical 'Sacrifice' (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 24, 2006)
Crowns the ham-handedness
- Targeting Schools (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 24, 2006)
Terrorists must be thwarted
- Bangla Pm's India Visit "Turning Point" In Ties: Dhaka (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Describing the just-concluded India visit of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as a "turning point" in bilateral ties, Bangladesh today said it infused a renewed spirit for strengthening cooperation between the two sides to address issues of common concern.
- But Amend The Disqualification Act (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 24, 2006)
Just as the muck was about to hit the fan, Sonia Gandhi, following her famous ‘renunciatory’ impulses, resigned both as a Lok Sabha member and chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC).
- India's Exports To Cross $92 Bn Target For 2005-06 (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
India's exports are growing at 20 per cent an year and will cross the target of 92 billion dollars set for 2005-06, according to the annual report of Commerce Ministry released today.
- Government Taken To Task For Affidavit In Supreme Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Affidavit says Idgah Maidan in Hubli will be converted into a park, maintains Sindhia
Sindhia's statement takes everyone by surprise
Accuses Government of not taking Opposition into confidence
Shettar says statement will be made on Friday
- Precaution Needed (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 24, 2006)
As the enthusiasm for industrial development of the State grows there is need for stepping up safety measures for employees.
- Sonia Had No Option: Naidu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
"Unfortunate that Sonia Gandhi's compulsion is made out to be a sacrifice"
Election laws have to be uniform for all parties
People will see through the game
President urged not to approve the ordinance
- Reduced Allocation For Education In Budget Draws Flak (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Government criticised for `neglecting' education
Government criticised for allowing private managements to introduce courses in agriculture
Legislation sought on the fee structure for professional courses and sharing of seats
- Bring Deemed Varsities Under Government Control: Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The party condemned the "undemocratic" approach of managements, and urged them to re-admit expelled students
- Back To The War Front (Telegraph, Kaushik Roy, Mar 24, 2006)
The institute for Defence Studies and Analyses is a premier institution in south Asia for strategic studies. It brings out two journals: Strategic Analysis (called IDSA Journal before 1987) and Strategic Digest.
- U.S. Urges Suppliers To Back India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Francois Murphy, Mar 24, 2006)
Washington on Thursday lobbied the world's top suppliers of nuclear technology to back a U.S.-India civilian nuclear energy deal that critics say threatens the global arms control regime, diplomats said.
- Punjab Has Come A Long Way Since The Years Of Turmoil (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 24, 2006)
It's a sign of absolute normality. As a young reporter, this correspondent had gotten used to the ubiquitous AK-47s and self-loading rifles (SLRs) in the hands of the Punjab Police during the years of turmoil in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Second Thoughts (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 24, 2006)
The Congress party has made a habit of doing the right thing after taking a first mis-step.
- Expect Turbulence (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 24, 2006)
If the merger of Indian Airlines and Air India is being pursued in order to arrest the two airlines’ loss of market share over the years (as some reports have suggested), it is a bad idea.
- Afghanistan Killed Civilians: Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 24, 2006)
They were Taliban militants, says Kabul
- Indian Defence Ministry Lowers Pakistan’S Threat Level (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The latest annual report of the Ministry of Defence has tempered its criticism of Pakistan as a security concern and instead focussed on the need to keep an eye on “unsavoury aspects” abroad such as the instability in Iraq, nuclear stalemate on the . . .
- Profit And Loss: Sonia Goes (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Mar 24, 2006)
In a stunning move to take the wind out of the BJP-led Opposition’s legal campaign for the termination of her Lok Sabha membership over the raging “office of profit” dispute, Sonia Gandhi on Thursday quit her parliament membership and resigned . . .
- Cabinet Committee Skips Metro, Loan Hangs Fire (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The much-expected Bangalore Metro issue did not come up for discussion before the Union Cabinet which held its meeting here on Thursday.
- ‘India Will Not Accept Any Amendments To Nuclear Deal’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 24, 2006)
Indian ambassador Ronen Sen has declared in an interview published here that there is absolutely no chance of India accepting any amendment or condition to the US-India nuclear agreement, as negotiated.
- Iran And Us: A Replay Of Iraq Unlikely (Arab News, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Let me begin by saying that I belong to the group of people who reject the use of weapons of mass destruction.
- Good Versus Evil Isn't A Strategy (Los Angeles Times, Editorial, Los Angeles Times, Mar 24, 2006)
The Bush administration's newly unveiled National Security Strategy might well be subtitled "The Irony of Iran."
- Afghan Consulate Stoned In Quetta (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
A large crowd of angry tribesmen resorted to stoning of the Afghan consulate-general here on Saturday afternoon.
- Afghan Convert May Be Freed After Karzai’S Intervention (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
There is a "strong possibility" an Afghan man facing execution for converting to Christianity will be freed on Sunday after intervention by President Hamid Karzai, a senior government official said.
- India-B’Desh Train On Anvil (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
As part of the confidence-building measures (CBMs), India and Pakistan have agreed to expedite the disposal of pending Interpol references in each others’ country, which included that of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and setting up of Joint . . .
- Khamenei Reaches Out, Ready To Talk Iraq With Us (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Iran pushed ahead on its nuclear programme on Tuesday as the country’s most powerful figure reaffirmed its willingness to hold face-to-face talks with the US on Iraq — sending a somewhat mixed message to the international community. Talks . . .
- Icici Bank’S American Express Card (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
ICICI Bank and American Express, on Wednesday announced the launch of the ‘ICICI Bank Gold American Express Card’, offering customers a powerful value proposition of enhanced rewards and superior international and domestic travel benefits.
- Dialogue With Dhaka (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 23, 2006)
Tackle terrorism, enrich economic ties
- Free The Rupee (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 23, 2006)
The economy is ready for it
- Fighter Crashes (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 23, 2006)
THE country seems all set for full convertibility of the rupee.
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