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Articles 22621 through 22720 of 53943:
- Sultan Slams Indian Obduracy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
The ongoing peace process between Pakistan and Indian is going slow mainly due to the negative attitude of India.
- Bihar Assembly Dissolution (Tribune, MADAN BHATIA, Feb 16, 2006)
Blaming Buta Singh is unsustainable
Now when the dust has settled and passions have subsidised, it is time to make a critical analysis of the Supreme Court judgement which led to the exit of Mr Buta Singh as Governor of Bihar.
- Cheap Diversion (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 16, 2006)
It is much too curious for comfort. Within days of the world being treated to distasteful scenes of British soldiers thrashing Iraqi youth is released footage of what supposedly preceded the shameful beatings — a mob attack on the troops.
- India Everywhere, The Success Mustn’T Sour (The Financial Express, Vikram S Mehta, Feb 16, 2006)
The partnership our economic leaders, business, civil society showed at Davos must be deepened
- Americans Unrelentingly Cheerful (Tribune, Michael Powell, Feb 16, 2006)
A big new survey on happiness, among other findings, states that married Americans are more blissful than the unmarried by a ratio of almost 2 to 1.
- Two Immigrants, Two Standards (Tribune, Stacy Caplow, Feb 16, 2006)
We recently learned that U.S. immigration policy is, in fact, capable of fast action and flexibility. It just depends on who the immigrant is.
- Kalam To Visit Myanmar (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 16, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will pay a state visit to Myanmar from March 8-10 at the invitation of the Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar, Senior General Than Shwe. This will be the first visit by an Indian President . . .
- Nailing Mulford (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 16, 2006)
When Left pressures no longer work
Marxists believe that aggression is the best form of defence, even when Anil Biswas sounds unconvincing by blowing hot and cold against the Election Commission observers.
- Do Not Take Left For Granted, Says Bardhan (Hindu, R. Ramabhadran Pillai, Feb 15, 2006)
Hints at united forum with non-BJP parties to discuss various issues
Left parties submitted 19 notes to UPA Government
No talks on forming third front at present
- Little Chance Of Talks Before Bush Visit (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 15, 2006)
Implementing nuclear deal is far from easy
Kakodkar's blunt statement seems to have changed the equation for and against the separation plan
As of now, the Government seems to have adopted Kakodkar's approach
- No Dialogue With Maoists: Buddhadeb (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
``Anti-Left alliance will be blown off like hay by the wind of popular opinion''
- Partial Commissioning Of Water Scheme Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
DFID-aided scheme expected to provide relief to residents of West Kochi
Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan to inaugurate tank
Constructed at a cost of Rs.2.2 crores
- Going Beyond The Curriculum (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 15, 2006)
The Indian information technology and business process outsourcing industries have been witnessing a galloping growth of 25 per cent a year and they boast a $17.2 billion export revenue for 2004-05.
- "India Must Speak Up On Human Rights And Rule Of Law" (Hindu, Irene Khan, Feb 15, 2006)
The Secretary General of Amnesty International criticises the Bush administration's "war on terror" and urges New Delhi to be a fearless, principled international player.
- Iran Terms For Russian Plan (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Feb 15, 2006)
The Iranian side was expecting Russia to look for another partner, probably in Europe
- Protests Turn Violent In Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 15, 2006)
Two die in Lahore firing; 40 vehicles damaged in Islamabad
- Nepal’S Court Frees Deuba (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Almost 10 months after he was arrested from his residence in a midnight raid and jailed for alleged corruption, . . .
- Us, Israel Talk Of Hamas Ouster (Indian Express, STEVEN ERLANGER, Feb 15, 2006)
The US and Israel are discussing ways to destabilise the Palestinian government so that Hamas officials will fail and elections will be called again, according to Israeli officials and Western diplomats.
- Norms For Fdi In Retail Are Notified (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
The Centre has issued guidelines for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail that permit multinational companies to offer multiple products under a single brand with prior government approval.
- Peace In South Asia Is Priority: Manmohan (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 15, 2006)
Quotes Nehru that foreign policy was the "outcome" of economic policy
India had "worked hard" to have the freedom to make policy choices
Non-alignment is not an empty slogan
Turbulence in the Islamic world requires deeper analysis
- America's Plan Is To Force Gm Food On The World (Hindu, John Vidal, Feb 15, 2006)
Just A few years ago, World Trade Organisation officials used to act hurt when described by social activists as irresponsible, secretive bureaucrats who trampled over national sovereignty and placed free trade over the environment or human rights.
- Storm Clouds Over Budget Session (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 15, 2006)
Twenty months after the United Progressive Alliance came to power at the Centre, not much remains of the euphoria that attended that famous victory.
- Investing In Dollars (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
One hopes that Indian investors will soon be able to invest in instruments designated in foreign currency against underlying shares of domestic and foreign companies (IDRs) as indicated by the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
- Indian Consulate Car Damaged In Pak (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Protests against the publication of Prophet Mohammad’s caricatures in European newspapers flared up in Pakistan on Tuesday with thousands of angry demonstrators storming the diplomatic enclave in Islamabad, where an Indian diplomatic car was damaged, . .
- Deadline For Krishna Water Project Advanced (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Aim is to ensure supply of additional 9 million gallons per day to twin cities, says Governor Rameshwar Thakur Aim is to ensure supply of additional 9 million gallons per day to twin cities, says Governor
- Anti-Iran Vote In India’S Interests: Bjp (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Toeing the RSS line, the main Opposition BJP on Tuesday virtually endorsed the Government’s vote against Iran at the IAEA meeting saying it was not in India’s interest to have another nuclear neighbour in its vicinity.
- India Can Become A Major Hiv Drugs Supplier: Expert (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
India has all the prerequisites to become the leading supplier of the much-needed fixed dose combinations suitable for treating HIV-infected children, according to Dr Hans Hogerzeil, Director of Geneva-based Department of Medicines Policy and . . .
- Cartoon Row: Indian Mission Stoned In Pakistan (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Four diplomatic missions, including that of India, were stoned here on Tuesday by students protesting the caricatures of Prophet Mohammad.
- Iran Resumes Enrichment (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Iran has resumed small-scale enrichment of uranium, a senior Iranian nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday, showing the country was determined to proceed with its atomic development despite international moves to restrict it.
- Inscriptions Point To Horizontal Social Formations During Medieval Era (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Feb 15, 2006)
They challenged the hierarchical caste system, says Tokyo professor
- Hope At Last (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 15, 2006)
The deadline for the completion of the Dulhasti hydroelectric project in Kishtwar tehsil of Doda district has been revised too often
- Invest In Gas Exploration (Daily Excelsior, O P Modi, Feb 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his latest expansion and reshuffle of the Union ministry striped Mani Shanker Aiyar of Petroleum and Natural Gas portfolio and gave it to Murli Deora; one of the Maharashtra’s heavy weights.
- Ladakh: The Writing Was On The Wall (Indian Express, Balraj Puri, Feb 15, 2006)
The recent flare-up between the Buddhists and Muslims is a conclusion of the continuing polarisation , brought about by neglect in governance issues
- With Due Respect (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 15, 2006)
Welcoming debate, SC has been a key agent for policy change. Then why this departure?
- So Who Wants To Be A Citizen? (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Feb 15, 2006)
The decision of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) to set up a tribunal under the Foreigners Act to determine the citizenship status of persons suspected to be illegal migrants from Bangladesh, . . .
- Protests Turn Violent In Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 15, 2006)
Two die in Lahore firing; 40 vehicles damaged in Islamabad
At least 40 vehicles of the Government and diplomatic missions, including a car of the Indian High Commission, were damaged here on Tuesday by angry crowds protesting against . . .
- Nuclear Iran Not In India's Interest: Bjp (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Feb 15, 2006)
Vote at IAEA ``mismanaged''
India must maintain minimum deterrent
Must not accept curbs on production of fissile material
- Manmohan Likely To Launch Ongc Project In Mangalore Next Month (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Kumaraswamy meets President, Union Ministers, Plan panel Deputy Chairman
State's demands
Rs. 500 crores for improving infrastructure in Bangalore
Classical language status for Kannada
Funds for the development of northern Karnataka
- Kashmir Talks On 24 February (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has convened a round table conference here on 24 February to discuss the Kashmir issue, his media adviser Mr Sanjaya Baru said tonight.
- Jklf Dismissive Of Holding Talks On Kashmir Issue (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh invited the JKLF for talks on Kashmir, hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Tuesday said holding talks with leaders of "lanes and bylanes" would not help in resolving the issue.
- Help Us Salvage Bangalore Infrastructure: Cm To Pm (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Feb 15, 2006)
In his first meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh since becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy sought Rs 1,000 crore today to salvage Bangalore’s crumbling infrastructure.
- Red Whine (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 15, 2006)
There is a fairly simple word for the tactics of the Left parties in relation to the government — not quite yet ‘blackmail’ but brinkmanship’.
- Maharashtra Grants Relief For Onion Farmers (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
The Maharashtra Agricultural Marketing Board has announced a relief package for onion farmers after the crop’s crashing prices led a farmer to commit suicide and caused widespread protest in Vidharbha and Marathwada.
- India Marches Together (Indian Express, V. R. Raghavan , Feb 15, 2006)
This country’s army does not need to reflect its social composition
The fascinating public debate consequent to the questions by the Sachar Committee on the number of Muslims in the defence forces is cause for reflection.
- Pak Protesters Go On Rampage, Two Dead (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Security guards shot dead two men, police used tear gas on students in Islamabad’s diplomatic enclave and protesters attacked Western businesses on Tuesday in Pakistan’s most violent reaction yet to cartoons of the Prophet.
- Iran Confirms It Has Resumed Small-Scale Enrichment (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Iran has resumed small-scale enrichment of uranium, a senior Iranian nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday, showing the country was determined to proceed with its atomic development despite international moves to restrict it.
- Quake Shakes Indo-China Border In Uttaranchal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
A moderate intensity earthquake shook the India-China border region in Uttaranchal early on Wednesday morning, the MeT Office said in New Delhi.
- Hiv+ Men Want Singles Only (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Many HIV+ men in Mumbai are keen on finding HIV+ life partners but don’t want to marry widows and divorcees.
- Imperilled Nuclear Freedom (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Feb 15, 2006)
India has succumbed to US pressure and voted at the IAEA against Iran which is not in its interest
- India To Respond If L'bourg Plays Dirty (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
India may not limit itself to watching from the sidelines if Luxembourg carries out its move to bring in a legislation to prevent Mittal Steel from taking over European steelmaker Arcelor.
- Self-Governance Proposal (Tribune, Sushant Sareen, Feb 15, 2006)
India’s Kashmir policy — if at all there is such a thing — is bizarre. To the rest of the world India never fails to point to the existence of an elected government, but this same government is ignored when it comes to making critical decisions . . .
- Courting Army Awards (Tribune, Lt-Gen (retd) G.S. Sihota, Feb 15, 2006)
Promotions and awards go hand in hand. Promotions are a measure of the overall success of a soldier’s career and awards that of his bravery/distinguished service. An individual aspires to be recognised for his professional excellence deeds of valour.
- Ec Spurs Again (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 15, 2006)
Aware of offence, but loathe to act
As important as the arrest of seven Bangladeshis from Hooghly district — a routine measure one would have imagined — is the fact that the administration took action only after orders were issued . . .
- Joys Of Recycling (Times of India, ARADHANA SINHA, Feb 15, 2006)
He is keen on using waste. Recycling helps save our planet. And he is enthusiastic about it. Recycling first, then saving the Earth. He gets one mango drink in a tetrapack, finishes the drink and is ready for his experiment.
- France Looks Into Asbestos On Ship Sent To Scrap (Reuters, Emmanuel Jarry, Feb 15, 2006)
Paris ordered a probe on Tuesday into the removal of asbestos from a French warship bound for an Indian scrapyard, a new twist in a saga that has embarrassed France ahead of a visit to India by President Jacques Chirac.
- Pakistan Sees Most Violent Reaction To Cartoons (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Feb 15, 2006)
Security guards shot dead two men, police used teargas on students in Islamabad's diplomatic enclave and protesters attacked Western businesses on Tuesday in Pakistan's most violent reaction yet to cartoons of the Prophet.
- Rice And Lentils (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 15, 2006)
The quickest way to stop little girls from being married off or trafficked is to give them free rice and lentils.
- Israel Urges World Action Against Iran Nuclear Bid (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Israel's Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert renewed a call by the Jewish state on Tuesday for a united world effort to bar Iran from obtaining atomic arms.
- First Among Equals (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 15, 2006)
The odd man out Raoji Bandodkar
The fourth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ended only recently.
- Models Of Change (Telegraph, Warisha Farasat, Feb 15, 2006)
Perhaps change is a highly overrated subject. When Pringles reached my hometown in Bihar, it was intimidating.
- Iran Should Take Steps To Resume N-Talks: Annan (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Feb 15, 2006)
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has urged Iran to take steps to resume talks on its controversial nuclear programme before the IAEA meeting next month and prevent any action that might escalate its dispute with the West.
- Hilton Sees Growth In China, India (Reuters, Christian Plumb, Feb 15, 2006)
Hilton Hotels Corp. will look for partners in China and India who are willing to do large scale development of branded hotels as the company seeks to expand into those markets, its president said on Tuesday.
- Military, Not Iran, Drives Bjp (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Senior leaders of the NDA today complained to President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam about what they described as the government’s decision to assess the level of Muslim representation in the armed forces.
- Cartoon Anger Turns To Violence (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
* Thousands protest nationwide
* Punjab Assembly, private businesses burnt in Lahore, fires could not be put out till late at night
* Telenor shops and hoardings attacked
* Two shot by security guards
* Students storm Diplomatic Enclave
- Lankan Parliament Extends Emergency (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Sri Lankan Parliament today extended by another month the state of emergency imposed in August last year after the assassination of then Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, giving sweeping powers to security forces to arrest suspects.
- ‘Conflict Resolution A Must For Progress’ (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said South Asia must overcome political conflicts in order to pave the way for progress of the region.
- Death From The Sky (The Nation, Roedad Khan, Feb 15, 2006)
Friday, January 13, will go down in our history as a black day, a day of infamy, a day when every self-respecting Pakistani, who loves this country, must hang his head in shame. On that day, "America's war on terror" reached Damadola village . . .
- Pm Offered Pak White Paper (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Feb 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered a "white paper" on the measures India has taken to promote "self-rule" in Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan through its foreign secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan last month.
- Afghan Gas Pipeline Nears Reality (Christian Science Monitor, Scott Baldauf, Feb 15, 2006)
If all goes well this week, Afghanistan may soon be on its way to having a gas pipeline going through its territory.
- Pakistan's Costly 'Other War' (Washington Post, Selig S. Harrison, Feb 15, 2006)
The usual explanation for Pakistan's failure to go all-out against al Qaeda and Taliban forces along the Afghan frontier is that Gen. Pervez Musharraf's armed forces and intelligence services are riddled with Islamic . . .
- Left Rumble (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 15, 2006)
Don’t rock the boat too much
WHEN you pillion-ride a cycle, it is in your own interest not to shuffle this way or that excessively lest the cyclist has a fall, in the process injuring you too.
- Dangerous Trend (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 15, 2006)
Don’t communalise foreign policy
FOREIGN policy is not a holy cow. Political parties have every right to differ with the government on such issues.
- Pakistani Spy Arrested After 10-Year Hunt (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
A suspected Pakistani spy who had been on the run for 10 years was arrested at the international airport here while trying to flee to Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.
- Manmohan Gets Bjp Vote On Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
At a time when it is having to fend off surrender charges from its allies — significantly the Left — Manmohan Singh government’s decision to vote against Iran for nuclear proliferation has been endorsed by the BJP.
- Indian Mission Stoned In Islamabad (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Four diplomatic missions, including that of India, were stoned Tuesday by students protesting the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed while two people were killed during a demonstration in Lahore.
- Bjp Backs Govt On Iran (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Succumbing to the RSS pressure, the Opposition BJP today virtually endorsed the government’s vote against Iran at the IAEA meeting, saying it was not in India’s interest to have another nuclear neighbour in its vicinity.
- Carrying Out New Responsibilities (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 15, 2006)
Extracts from the ILO’s regional high-level tripartite meeting on the Role of Labour Inspections in Combating Child Labour, Harare, 2001
- Kashmir Resolution Only Way To Regional Progress: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 15, 2006)
Political conflicts must be resolved in order to pave the way for prosperity in the South Asian region, said President Pervez Musharraf. Speaking to Khaleda Zia, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, at the Aiwan-e-Sadar on Tuesday, . . . .
- A New Theme At Davos (Dawn, Sartaj Aziz, Feb 15, 2006)
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum at the beautiful Swiss ski resort of Davos, in the last week of January each year, has become a unique international event.
- Life In A One-Party State (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 15, 2006)
Political parties in Pakistan used to charge the military regime of General Pervez Musharraf with trying to build up what is termed as “the king’s party” and thereby planning to have a sort of one-party state.
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