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Articles 20921 through 21020 of 53943:
- No Beating About The Bush (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Mar 04, 2006)
When Inder Kumar Gujral, then India’s prime minister, met President Clinton in 1998 — the first summit after many years — the former is believed to have remarked that America seemed to have forgotten that “there is a country called India.
- Improving Ties With Kabul (Dawn, Javid Husain, Mar 04, 2006)
AFGHANISTAN, a neighbour with close cultural, historical, ethnic and economic links with our country, has always occupied a very prominent position on the radar screens of Pakistan’s policymakers.
- Grabbing A Great Opportunity (Dawn, Fateh M. Chaudhri, Mar 04, 2006)
IN the run-up to President Bush’s South Asian trip, a lot of energy and effort has gone into discussing the key objectives of his visit. In his interviews to the electronic media President Bush has laid great emphasis on strengthening US-Pakistan ties tha
- Dangers Of Used Syringes (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 04, 2006)
HEALTH authorities have noted that the use of recycled syringes is responsible for 90 per cent of hepatitis B and C cases in the country.
- Failure Of Intelligence (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 04, 2006)
Thursday's bomb blast in Karachi showed just how fragile the security situation in the country really is. This is the second bombing in the city’s high security zone in a period of three or so months, occurring at a stone’s throw from the residence ...
- Primacy Of Nuclear Evenhandedness (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 04, 2006)
The nuclear deal signed by the US and India on Thursday during President George Bush’s visit to New Delhi is being perceived by both sides as having made history.
- The China Factor (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Mar 04, 2006)
Fuelling attempts by the U.S. to strengthen links with India is the rise of China, which it views as a military adversary of the future.
- Russia Says Deal With Iran Still Possible Before Iaea Meeting (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that a deal with Iran on its uranium enrichment programme was still possible before next week’s meeting of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, news reports said.
- Indian Left Slams N-Deal, Nehru’S Legacy Overturned (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 04, 2006)
While Indian scientists have welcomed the nuclear deal with the United States, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s allies the Left parties and other socialist groups have accused the government of “completely altering” the independent foreign policy foundatio
- Taliban Stop Tribal Elders From Visiting Govt Official (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Mar 04, 2006)
Talks between visiting US President George W Bush and President Pervez Musharraf are likely to focus on regional security.
- A New Era In Indo-Us Ties (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 04, 2006)
The intensity of the reactions to the nuclear deal, both positive and negative, must not distract from the fact that President Bush’s historic visit is the culmination of a larger change in the global order that has already taken place.
- Ahmadinejad Says Iaea Politically Motivated (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
The UN nuclear watchdog’s treatment of Iran is politically motivated, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday, the day set for his country’s last-ditch nuclear talks with European nations.
- Kasuri, Not Musharraf Or Aziz, Receives Bush At Airport (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Bush staying at US Embassy, not State Guest House
Constitutional Avenue declared red zone
Margalla Hills sealed by security forces
- Asia Cautiously Optimistic On Us-India Nuclear Deal (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Japan and Australia back the nuclear agreement
- A Budget For Growth And Consolidation (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Mar 04, 2006)
The Budget proposals have created the environment for India to be economically vibrant and socially equitable. It lays the foundation for the country's full integration with the world economy.
- A Power Deal (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 04, 2006)
A historic fusion has happened between the world's oldest and the largest democracies, and the energies released are sure to benefit both, perhaps the latter more.
- Natural Partners (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Mar 04, 2006)
Indo-US economic ties set to touch new heights
- Investment Commission (The Financial Express, Manoj Pant, Mar 04, 2006)
In setting up the Investment Commission a year back, the government had set in motion a revolutionary practice, in that the panel is made up of major private sector players, like Ratan Tata
- Economic Patriotism Defeats Market Discipline (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Mar 04, 2006)
Arcelor’s management is trying a grand menu of sentimental appeals to politicians, wooing shareholders with unprecedented promises and every other trick to ward off the Mittal bid.
- French Finesse (The Week, R. Prasannan, Mar 04, 2006)
Former US secretary of state Colin Powell contemptuously called France and Germany ‘Old Europe’, but the ‘New World’ still has a lot to learn from them. Even as US Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns was planning to fly to ...
- The Left Perspective (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Mar 04, 2006)
Interview with CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat.
- Nuclear Deadlock (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Mar 04, 2006)
THE nuclear component of the Manmohan Singh-George Bush Joint Statement of July 18 has inexplicably become the key to the changing contours of India's foreign policy.
- On A Mission To India (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Mar 04, 2006)
United States President George W. Bush is visiting India at a time when he is buffeted by controversies. Many U.S. commentators have said that the "lame duck" phase of his presidency has already begun. The Republican Party is showing signs of restiveness.
- Realising A Vision (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Mar 04, 2006)
M. Ramachandran, Uttaranchal Chief Secretary, spoke about the State's efficient administrative machinery and its contributions to realising the political leadership's vision of development. Excerpts from the interview:
- `Development For All' (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Mar 04, 2006)
The priority of Narayan Dutt Tiwari, the Chief Minister of Uttaranchal, has been the complete, integrated development of the State in tune with its unique ecology and environment. Excerpts from an interview:
- A Tourist's Paradise (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Mar 04, 2006)
Located in the foothills of the Shivalik range, Uttaranchal is renowned for its flora and fauna and pilgrimage centres. There are immense opportunities for tourism in the State; nature, wildlife, adventure and religious tourism are some of the options.
- Bird Flu In India (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 04, 2006)
Avian influenza hits India and claims 30,000 chickens in Maharashtra in its first strike.
- Ratan Tata Silent On Idea Tussle (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Tata group chief Ratan Tata, on Friday, maintained silence on the ongoing tussle with the Birla group on their GSM joint venture Idea. Mr Tata declined to take any questions
- Budget More Media Event: Experts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Speakers who provided valuable insights on Budget 2006-07 at Bangalore International Centre, at TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) complex in Domlur, included B K Bhattacharya, Former Chief Secretary, Dr Vinod Vyasulu, Director, . . .
- Editorials (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 04, 2006)
A different poll
Five days, and it’s now a Test
- Iran-Eu Bid For Atomic Deal Before Iaea Meet Fails (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Mar 04, 2006)
Iran and top EU powers failed on Friday to resolve a standoff over its nuclear work before a U.N. atomic watchdog meeting next week that may lead to Security Council action over fears Tehran seeks nuclear bombs.
- Howard Says Policy Prohibits Indian Uranium Sales (Reuters, Richard Pullin, Mar 04, 2006)
Australia welcomed a nuclear deal between India and the United States, but would not sell uranium to India under current policy, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Friday.
- Key Atomic States To Weigh U.S.-India Deal - Germany (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
The world's top suppliers of atomic technology, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, will assess the U.S.-India nuclear agreement at one of their next meetings, Germany's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
- Bush Embraces India As Natural Partner (Reuters, Steve Holland, Mar 04, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush declared on Friday that the United States and India were "closer than ever before" and united in the drive against terrorism but said New Delhi needs to lower trade barriers.
- Bush, Musharraf Set To Discuss Joint Fight Against Terrorism (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush and his Pakistani counterpart were set to discuss this Muslim nation's role in the U.S.-led war on terror Saturday, during a high-profile, high-security visit.
- Us Won’T Mediate On Kashmir, Bush Tells Manmohan Singh (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 04, 2006)
US President George W Bush has told Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that he will not mediate on the Kashmir issue
- Protests Precede Bush In Pak (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
US President Mr George W Bush arrived here tonight amidst unprecedented security for his maiden visit to Pakistan for talks with President Pervez Musharraf during which he is expected to ask Islamabad to do more to fight terrorism.
- After Patiala Peg,now A Quartet (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Mar 04, 2006)
Just as a Patiala Peg is double that of the regular measure that whisky drinkers take at one time, so the men and women of Patiala are larger in life than other Punjabis.
- Azad Asks Hurriyat To Change Attitude (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that separatist leaders of Hurriyat Conference are neded to bring change in their attitude and should actively participate in the dialogure process over Kashmir as no solution to any problem is possible by . . .
- Bush Defends Controversial Nuclear Pact With India (Reuters, Steve Holland, Mar 04, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday defended a controversial nuclear agreement with India against criticism from Democrats in the Congress who say the deal rewards New Delhi for bad behaviour.
- Penny For Your Money (Hindustan Times, Khushwant Singh, Mar 04, 2006)
One Diwali day a Sardarji rang me up to say he had met God and wanted to tell me about it. He also wanted to wish me a happy Diwali. He turned up a little later.
- We Want Your Tech, Money, Us Cos Told (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
In a bid to woo more investments from US companies, Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on Friday, said the government is committed to reforms and easing FDI regime, especially in insurance and banking, as it was crucial for economic development.
- For A Knowledge Society (Deccan Herald, M V Rajeev Gowda, Mar 04, 2006)
The FM has come up with some new initiatives in education but much more needs to be done
- The Blunted Strike Weapon (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Mar 04, 2006)
The Left affiliatedwtrade unions will perhaps do well to mull over their age-old strategies now that the airport workers strike that they had engineered in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata had brought only egg on their face.
- The Blunted Strike Weapon (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Mar 04, 2006)
The Left affiliatedwtrade unions will perhaps do well to mull over their age-old strategies now that the airport workers strike that they had engineered in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata had brought only egg on their face.
- A System That Killed The Verdict (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Mar 04, 2006)
Ayoung girl is murdered in a crowded restaurant in full view of 600 people. Eye-witnesses tell the police that they can identify the murderer.
- No Mediation By Us On Kashmir: Bush (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
US President George W Bush has firmly ruled out his country’s mediation between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue and promised to convey in strong terms to Gen Pervez Musharraf that there must be an end to support to terrorist groups ...
- Umpteenth Day Of Anti-Us, Anti-Europe Demonstrations (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 04, 2006)
Complete shutdown and anti-US, anti-Europe demonstrations marked the concluding day of the American President's visit to this country as Kashmiri Muslims shouted slogans and clashed with Police while burning George Bush's . . .
- Islamists Promise Protests As Bush Meets Musharraf (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Mar 04, 2006)
Anti-U.S. Islamist parties promised more protests on Saturday, as President George W. Bush prepared to round off a South Asian tour in Pakistan by urging President Pervez Musharraf to do more in the war on terrorism.
- Thank You, Mr President (Rediff on the Net, Sheela Bhatt, Mar 03, 2006)
This is what Prime Minister is most likely to say when President George Bush meets him in New Delhi, says a source in the Prime Minister's Office.
- Nuclear India (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Mar 03, 2006)
The Bush administration concluded a deal yesterday on nuclear cooperation with India, stating its willingness to supply India with civilian nuclear technology and thereby effectively accept India's status as a nuclear-weapons power.
- Explosion At Us Consulate In Karachi Kills Diplomat (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
A suicide bomb killed an American diplomat and three other people in the port city of Karachi yesterday on the eve of President George Bush's first visit to Pakistan.
- Kalam’S Main Course: We Share Us Vision For Future (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
The people of India share the American vision for a better future and would partner the US for making India a modern, developed nation, President APJ Abdul Kalam said this evening in his address welcoming President George W Bush and the US . . .
- Leader Editorial: Blood On His Hands (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 03, 2006)
In August 2001, George Bush told Americans that he worried about a culture that devalues life, and that he believed that, as US president, he has an important obligation to foster and encourage respect for life in America and throughout the world.
- Pak: Blast Kills American Diplomat, 4 Others Near Us Consulate (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
In an audacious attack just two days before President George W Bush's visit to Pakistan, a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle carrying an American diplomat, killing him and four others outside the highly guarded US Consulate here
- State Dep Mourns The Death Of Two Colleagues In Karachi Blasts (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
The US State Department has identified an American diplomat and a Pakistani employee who died in the blasts near the American Consulate in Karachi and vowed to bring those responsible for the incident to book.
- A Win-Win Agreement (Times of India, Anupam Srivastava & Seema Gahlaut , Mar 03, 2006)
The civilian nuclear energy deal between India and the US has finally been concluded, which means that the Indian plan to separate civilian and weapons-dedicated nuclear facilities has met US benchmarks of being credible, verifiable, and defensible from a
- India, Us To Further Eco Ties, Double Trade In 3-Years (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
India and US will double bilateral trade in three years by reducing trade and investment barriers and expand cooperation in agriculture.
- India, Us Clinch 'Historic' Nuclear Deal (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
India today agreed to open 14 of its 22 nuclear reactors to international safeguards under a last-minute deal clinched after intense discussions between the visiting US President George W Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
- U.N. Watchdog Welcomes U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 03, 2006)
The U.N. nuclear watchdog welcomed a landmark civil nuclear deal between India and the United States on Thursday, saying it would end New Delhi's nuclear isolation and spur global non-proliferation efforts.
- India, Pakistan Got Nukes Legitimately’ (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
The US Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, said on Wednesday the way India and Pakistan had obtained nuclear arms was legitimate, in contrast to Iran, which he accused of pursuing atomic weapons in violation of its international undertakings
- Iran: No Bowing To Excessive Demands (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that Tehran will oppose “any excessive demands” from world powers, as he visited Malaysia to seek backing for his country's nuclear programme.
- Congress Divided, But Iaea Backs Us-India Deal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
The US Congress was divided on the groundbreaking India-US nuclear cooperation agreement finalised on Thursday by President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, even as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) came out in support of the
- New Clear Deal (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 03, 2006)
After weeks of intense diplomatic activity, India and the US have reached an agreement on implementation of the nuclear deal struck last year
- Karachi Blast Kills Us Diplomat (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
Bush Visit Bomber with explosive-laden car strikes outside American consulate
- Why It’S Not Just About Nuclear Power (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 03, 2006)
The understanding that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh clinched with visiting US President George W. Bush today was only peripherally about renewing civil nuclear energy cooperation.
- Bush In Afghanistan (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 03, 2006)
George Bush’s flying visit to Afghanistan yesterday took him to the first place outside the US where the world really changed after the 9/11 attacks.
- The Other India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 03, 2006)
George Bush is spending a day in Hyderabad during his three-day India visit. His predecessor, Bill Clinton, went to Bangalore and Mumbai when he came calling in 2000. So did Chinese prime minister Zhu Rongji in 2002.
- In Each Other We Trust (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Mar 03, 2006)
Amidst the celebrations that have followed President George W. Bush’s decision to clinch a nuclear accord with India yesterday, it would be unwise to forget how close the UPA government came to squandering a historic opportunity to break out of the nuclea
- Summer Simmer (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 03, 2006)
If Left Front has nothing to hide, it’ll also have nothing to fear from EC’s pre-poll exertions
- Between Good Nukes And Bad Nukes Lies Enlightened Hypocrisy (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 03, 2006)
Juxtaposed this week are the two poles of the emerging world: India and Iran. They are alpha and omega, the dream and the nightmare. One symbolises the promise of globalisation, the other the threat of global. . .
- Revenge Of The Delivery Boy (Indian Express, Raman Kirpal, Mar 03, 2006)
Why does Abu Salem’s confession on Sanjay Dutt sound so familiar? RAMAN KIRPAL returns to earlier statements in the case to find the reason
- India-Us Joint Statement (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 03, 2006)
The following are excerpts from the Indo-US statement issued on March 2, 2006:
- Last-Ditch Eu-Iran Talks Agreed Before Iaea Meets (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Mar 03, 2006)
Top EU powers meet Iran's chief nuclear negotiator on Friday for a last stab at dialogue before a U.N. atomic watchdog meeting that may bring Security Council steps against Tehran over fears it secretly seeks atom bombs.
- Landmark Pact (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 03, 2006)
India’s three-decade long nuclear isolation is about to end with New Delhi and Washington shaking hands on a nuclear deal. The landmark agreement on the deal, reached on Thursday during US President George Bush’s visit to India,
- Chidambaram Overcautious (Tribune, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Mar 03, 2006)
There is a danger in trying to please a lot of people simultaneously. You might end up spreading the happiness so thinly that no one is overjoyed. On the contrary, everyone feels a little dissatisfied.
- Water Shortage (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 03, 2006)
Though there was a reasonably good rainfall in Karnataka during the last monsoon, 7,000 to 8,000 villages in the State are likely to face scarcity of drinking water this summer.
- U.S. Critics Slam India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Mar 03, 2006)
U.S. critics accused President George W. Bush on Thursday of selling out weapons non-proliferation goals in order to close a landmark nuclear deal with New Delhi, hardening battle lines as the U.S. Congress prepares to debate its fate.
- India, U.S. Seal Nuclear Deal Amid Anti-Bush Rallies (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 03, 2006)
India and the United States sealed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation pact on Thursday, the centrepiece of President George W. Bush's first visit to the world's largest democracy.
- Abandon Nukes, China Tells India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 03, 2006)
China urged India to abandon nuclear weapons and strengthen atomic safeguards as President George W Bush and the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sealed a controversial nuclear pact on Thursday.
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