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Articles 19421 through 19520 of 53943:
- 109 Arrested For Navi Mumbai Riots (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The Navi Mumbai police has arrested 109 persons on charges of rioting, the police said here today. While Navi Mumbai returned to normal, the police was carrying out round-up operations to seize crude weapons used to carry out violence.
- Chandigarh Airport To Go International (Tribune, Naveen S. Grewal, Mar 20, 2006)
The Chandigarh Administration's proposal to upgrade Chandigarh Airport to international level has been cleared in principle, with the Union Government allocating a sum of Rs 40 crore for the purpose.
- Beyond The Round Table (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Mar 20, 2006)
The Indian nation is a segmented entity
- Unsheltered (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 20, 2006)
Poor children who come to live in shelter homes are among the most vulnerable of human beings.
- Still An Unequal World (Telegraph, SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE, Mar 20, 2006)
When Wahida Prizm of Rajouri led the passing out parade at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, she made headlines for being the first woman officer to do so in the history of the defence medical services.
- Hush-Hush Talks To Maoist Pact (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Mar 20, 2006)
Following secret talks in Delhi, Nepal’s seven-party alliance for democracy and the Maoists have finally come to an understanding over a programme of mass agitation for the restoration of democracy.
- Synthetic Diamonds Here To Stay (Daily Excelsior, Kusum Mehta, Mar 20, 2006)
Synthetic diamond are produced through chemical or physical process in a factory.
- Russia Hardsells Migs To India (Times of India, RAJAT PANDIT, Mar 20, 2006)
Young IAF pilots prefer Mirages over F-16s. But the Mirage assembly lines are now being shut down.
- Indo-Pak Illegal Trade Reduced (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has said that not only illegal trade between India and Pakistan has gone down by 50 per cent but the two-way trade between the two nations has also accelerated by 400 million . . .
- Pak Still Hopeful Of Nuke Deal With Us (Hindustan Times, S Rajagopalan, Mar 20, 2006)
Despite the US's emphatic rejection of its demand for a copycat nuke deal, Pakistan is still not reconciled to the India-specific pact.
- Yatra Challenge (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Mar 20, 2006)
The socio-political context of the blasts and the BJP Yatras in their wake pose major challenges to the UPA .
- Cabinet To Clear B'lore Metro In A Few Weeks (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The Centre will give clearance for the Bangalore metro rail project within a few weeks, Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy said on Sunday.
- Economics Of Naxalite Resurgence (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Mar 20, 2006)
Home Minister Shivraj Patil has called a meeting of Chief Ministers of 13 states affected by Naxalite attacks.
- India, Pakistan Trade Crosses $1 Billion Mark (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and India almost doubled to cross the one billion dollar mark this year, an industry body said on Sunday.
- Afghan Fm Says Osama, Zawahri And Mulla Omar All In Pakistan (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 20, 2006)
Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah claimed here on Sunday that Osama Bin Laden, Ayman Zawahiri and Mulla Omar are all together and in Pakistan, where other Al Qaeda figures have been found and apprehended.
- Sunil Jain: Bypass For The Health Sector (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Anyone who’s met Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, if only at a public lecture, as I have, cannot but be impressed by what he’s . . .
- It Won`t Work (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
With the rival fronts about to finalise allocation of constituencies to their constituents, the focus will shift to selection of candidates this week.
Some smaller parties have already done that, presuming most of the constituencies they have . . .
- You Can Regain 'Lost Awhile' Powers (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Mar 20, 2006)
Naturally so, the ageing process takes its toll — on physical appearance as on memory, retention, enthusiasm and joie-de-vivre. However, various scientific studies and also practical experience point out to heartening and encouraging . . .
- The Man Who Said ‘No’ To Hollywood (Statesman, Nicholas Barber , Mar 20, 2006)
On Friday, Warner Bros are releasing a thriller about a terrorist who bombs London. True, the hero of V For Vendetta is carrying out his campaign in an alternate, fascist Britain, but he still assassinates politicians and dynamites the Houses . . .
- Rubin Diplomacy (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 20, 2006)
Robert E Rubin, US treasury secretary in the Clinton administration, is evidently still good at being diplomatic.
- Centre Plans Incentive To Tackle Naxal Violence (Statesman, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 20, 2006)
Worried over the increase in Naxalite activities, the Centre is planning to give special incentives to police forces fighting Naxalism and those engaged in helping security forces to check it.
- Cpi(m)'s Kerala Crisis (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Which coalition wins the May assembly elections in Kerala matters a lot to those vying for power in the state, but not for anyone else. For, politics in Kerala is like football — both contenders carry on a ferocious rivalry, have devoted fan followings .
- Selling India: A Look At The Complete Picture (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Mar 20, 2006)
Export-related direct tax concessions for software parks and export-oriented zones can are demonstrably good value for money. If sympathetically implemented, they will make a big difference to our level of export earnings.
- Stymied By The Bogey Of National Security (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Mar 20, 2006)
Cross-border takeovers
- Putin It Right (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 20, 2006)
Russia's promptness in supplying 60 metric tonnes of uranium to India, thereby ensuring enough fuel for the Tarapur 1 and 2 reactors (2 X 160mw) for the next five years, is confirmation that the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal is on the right track.
- Congressman Bobby Jindal Supports India-Us Nuclear Deal (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Piyush (`Bobby') Jindal, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives, has again come out extending support to the India-US nuclear deal signed earlier this month in New Delhi.
- Protests Mark Iraq Invasion’S Anniversary (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Organisers of a round-the-clock protest outside the Thai Prime Minister's office vowed today not to budge, inviting the police to arrest them after the government urged protesters to leave.
- Overwhelmed By A Guest (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Mar 20, 2006)
George W. Bush's recent visit to India is a clear instance of hospitality being accepted and then turned inside out.
- Appreciating Argentina (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Mar 20, 2006)
The recent changes in the Argentine economy point to a wider range of progressive possibilities for people across the developing world.
- Nuclear Deal At What Price? (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Mar 20, 2006)
The Manmohan-Bush `understanding' on implementing the July nuclear deal leaves many questions unanswered about the `hidden' costs.
- Unemployed In A Thriving Economy (Frontline, C.P. CHANDRASEKHAR, Mar 20, 2006)
India's trajectory of growth is not matched by employment generation. This will lead to social unrest unless the government rethinks its economic priorities.
- Minority-Ism A Crime: Advani (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Terming “minority-ism” a “political crime”, BJP leader Mr LK Advani today said that objective of his forthcoming “Rashtriya Ekatmata Yatra” was to caution the government against dangerous path of minority appeasement it was treading for “petty . . .
- Three Under Observation For Bird Flu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
While no case of bird flu in humans has been reported in the country, three people have been admitted to the district hospital in Jalgaon, including a doctor, with complaints of fever. The doctor complained of fever after an egg broke in his hands.
- Angkor Vat And Much More (Statesman, Nivedita Ganguly, Mar 20, 2006)
“Temple fatigue’’ gripped my husband and me on the third day of our tour of Angkor Vat.
- Heed This Fatwa (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 20, 2006)
This is one fatwa against terrorism which deserves to be admired. For, if followed in letter and spirit it can usher in sanity in the present world.
- Rights Of Man (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 20, 2006)
UN takes a major leap forward
- The More The Merrier! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
There are instances of countries sending just one athlete to the Olympics to make the point that it’s all about participation and not a hunt for medals. There are instances of individual athletes finishing the marathon after being overtaken by . . .
- Pm Says Sees Merit In Greater Convertibility (Reuters, Anirban Nag and Surojit Gupta, Mar 20, 2006)
The prime minister said on Saturday the country's economic position internally and externally had become "far more comfortable" and it was worth looking into greater capital account convertibility.
- Handle With Care (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 20, 2006)
Tarapore roadmap valid even today
- Ongc To Invest Rs. 50,000 Crores In Mangalore Csez Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
This will be apart from the investment by other industries
ONGC had till now envisaged a total investment of Rs. 25,000 crores in the project
MRPL, ONGC to open retail outlets in Mangalore and Bangalore
- New Delhi, Dhaka Looking At `Cbms' Route (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 20, 2006)
India may raise alleged presence of training camps of insurgent groups; water management will also figure in talks Both sides are anxious to get the bilateral agenda on to a firmer political footing
"We want to make sure there is sustained . . .
- "Minorities Appeasement A Crime Against Society" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
BJP against minorityism: Advani
- India Takes Stock Of Ties With West Asia (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Mar 20, 2006)
"Time to take fresh look at the region under a `look west' policy"
- Pakistani Muslim Emerges As Britain's King Of The Ring (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The young Asian women, with diamond studs in their noses and bindis on their foreheads, stood by the boxing ring of the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, their cellphone cameras at the ready.
- Three Years Later (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 20, 2006)
The third anniversary of the adventure in Iraq would not have brought Washington the air of contentment that was envisioned at its onset, for obvious reasons. Despite the constitution and the general election, the installed machinery is struggling . . .
- Misplaced Optimism (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 20, 2006)
Both General Musharraf and Punjab Chief Minister Ch Pervaiz Elahi were effusive in their praise for each other at their meeting in Lahore on Saturday, which focused on the PML’s centenary celebrations as well as the country’s overall political situation.
- Hamas Unveils Cabinet (Hindu, Peter Beaumont, Mar 20, 2006)
Abbas unlikely to grant approval until after Israeli polls
- "Islamabad Will Not Accept Discriminatory Treatment" (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 20, 2006)
Karamat urges U.S. to devise a plan for both India and Pakistan
Package should be in the interest of balance of power in South Asia
"Minimum deterrence" is pillar of Islamabad's security strategy
- China For Closer Trade Ties In Asia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Beijing, New Delhi will set the tone for the beginning of the Asian century: Bo Xilai
"We can learn from Indian experience in software, education," says the visiting Minister
China does not enjoy cutting edge in the manufacturing sector
- It Promises To Be A No-Holds Barred Campaign (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Mar 20, 2006)
Aladmk tries to match Opposition
There appears to be a balance between the two formations
DMK to make "misdeeds and misrule" of AIADMK regime its plank
- Dhaka Hopes Visit Will Be A "Milestone" (Hindu, HAROON HABIB, Mar 20, 2006)
"Begum Khaleda is going with an open mind"
Trade and economic cooperation to take centrestage
Border demarcation, terrorism to be discussed
- Eta Now Ready To Give Up The Gun (Hindu, Alfonso Daniels, Mar 20, 2006)
Hopes are rising for an end to four decades of guerrilla war, but Basque militants still want a separate state.
- Concern In The Earthquake Zone (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 20, 2006)
A report on the involvement ofjihadigroups in earthquake relief and reconstruction in Pakistan raises questions about the Musharraf Government's policies.
- The Problems Of Profusion (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 20, 2006)
"I have so far sent over 500 letters. Only two or three have been published." "I wrote more than 50 letters. Nothing was published." "I find it sickening when my letters are rejected but I continue to write, sometimes two letters a day."
- Double Standards Over Fdi In Developed Countries (Hindu, C. R. L. Narasimhan, Mar 20, 2006)
FDI inflows, mostly in the form of acquisitions, can cause concerns in host countries
Even the most advanced economies wear blinkers as far as FDI is concerned. At another level, issues of security can never be wished away in countries such as India.
- Digital Networks To Aid Research (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 20, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam rightly emphasised at the conference on `Computing for High Energy and Nuclear Physics' held recently in Mumbai, that high bandwidth networks are vital to extend the capabilities of advanced research today.
- Time-Tested Friendship (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 20, 2006)
The long-standing strategic partnership between India and Russia was reaffirmed once again during the visit of Premier Mikhail Fradkov .
- A New Twist To The Growth Debate (Hindu, N. Ravi, Mar 20, 2006)
It is ironic that the economy should have entered a new, higher growth phase when reforms in the conventional sense appear to be in the pause mode. Can the economy coast along with a reform-less growth?
- Nepal Maoists, Parties Sign Pact (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
They agree to form an interim government and to hold polls to the Constituent Assembly
Alliance partners urge rebels to end three-week-long economic blockade
General strike, civil disobedience movement to be launched from April 6
- Negatives That Can Slow Down China's Growth Momentum (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Mar 20, 2006)
Both democracy and demographics favour India in the long run
Fifty per cent of India's population is under 20 years and people in this age group are likely to face the future with confidence.
- Maiden Budget A Headache For Dy Cm (Deccan Herald, Vijesh Kamath, Mar 20, 2006)
Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, who holds the finance portfolio, is faced with the delicate task of implementing the promises made in the Common Minimum Action Plan (CMAP) and ....
- If Bill Has His Way, H-1b Gates Will Open (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 20, 2006)
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates is among those lobbying for a substantial increase in the number of H-1B visas that would benefit Indian techies and others hoping to work in the US. Another linked proposal up for ...
- Ongc-Mrpl Investment To Cross Rs 50,000 Crore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The Oil & Natural Gas Company (ONGC) investment in Mangalore may cross Rs 50,000 crore, informed ONGC-MRPL Chairman Subeer Raha.
- Metro Project Will Begin Soon: Jaipal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Union Minister for Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy reiterated that the Bangalore Metro project will get going as soon as the Union Cabinet considers the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM), which studied the technicalities of the project.
- India, Japan To Benefit From Tax Pact (Hindu, PRADEEP NARAYANAN, Mar 20, 2006)
Changes in treaty provisions will boost two-way investments
- Pressure On Afghan Refugees (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 20, 2006)
While so far the residents of the Katcha Garhi Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar have managed to resist government pressure to vacate the settlement, it is uncertain how long they will be able to ward off the move to close down the camp.
- Development In Tribal Areas (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 20, 2006)
Reiterating his government’s commitment to socio-economic development in the tribal areas on Friday, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz emphasised that those sabotaging peace in the area would be severely dealt with.
- The New Cec’S Task (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 20, 2006)
The appointment of a Chief Election Commissioner has not drawn very positive reactions from the two mainstream parties, the PML-N and PPP. While the former regretted that the opposition had not been consulted in the choice of the CEC, the latter . . .
- 'Cong Playing Minority Card For Votes' (Times of India, Mohua Chatterjee, Mar 20, 2006)
Continuing his offensive against the Congress-led government for indulging in "politics of minorityism" for "vote-bank politics", leader of opposition L K Advani on Sunday set the stage for his proposed National Integration Yatra by saying that the . . .
- Iraq, 3 Years Later: Dispute On Definition (International Herald Tribune, DAVID E. SANGER, Mar 20, 2006)
On the third anniversary of a war that they once expected to be over by now, President Bush and senior officials argued Sunday that their strategy was working despite escalating violence in Iraq, even as a former Iraqi prime minister once . . .
- Afghans Rebel Against Us (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 20, 2006)
Qari Baba, a former Governor of Ghazni Province of Afghanistan was killed along with his four companions in an ambush on Saturday.
- High Court Cj All Praise For Sonia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Women urged to play an active role in Lok Adalats to help reduce pendency of cases
- Mullaperiyar Row A Repeat Of Sutlej-Yamuna Canal Dispute (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Mar 20, 2006)
The row has two precedents on inter-state river water disputes
- Hamas Party Dominates Palestinian Cabinet Picks (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Prime Minister-designate Ismail Haniyeh announced a Palestinian Cabinet dominated by his Hamas party yesterday as the U.S. diplomats pressed Palestinian and Israeli officials to head off a potential humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
- Vaiko's Flip-Flop (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, Mar 20, 2006)
The MDMK ends the prolonged suspense by joining hands with the ruling AIADMK to fight the Assembly elections.
- Afghan Man Faces Death For Christian Conversion (Washington Times, Daniel Cooney, Mar 20, 2006)
An Afghan man is being prosecuted in a Kabul court and could be sentenced to death on a charge of converting from Islam to Christianity, a crime under the country's Islamic laws, a judge said yesterday.
- On Anniversary, Bush And Cheney See Iraq Success (New York Times, DAVID E. SANGER, Mar 20, 2006)
On the third anniversary of a war that they once expected to be over by now, President Bush and senior officials argued Sunday that their strategy was working despite escalating violence in Iraq, even as a former Iraqi prime minister once favored . . .
- Bsnl Suffers Loss From Data Access India Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Possibility of recovering money is remote as the company is in the process of liquidation: CAG
Bank guarantees not submitted by private firm for 10 of 17 PoIs
52 post-dated cheques worth Rs. 85 crores bounced
BSNL failed to disconnect PoIs in time
- Metro Project Will Not Be Delayed, Says Jaipal Reddy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
State has favoured standard gauge: Minister
Centre to provide all support for the project
JBIC had agreed in principle to extend a loan of Rs. 1,800 crores
- Is India Being Let Into The World’S Nuclear Family? (Deccan Herald, Thomas L Friedman, Mar 20, 2006)
People want an objective that is hardly outdated to be served: preventing nuclear proliferation
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