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Articles 26321 through 26420 of 53943:
- Importance Of Being Mp! (Daily Excelsior, MD Vazeeruddin, Jan 10, 2006)
"Nothing became him so well in life as the leaving of it," says one character of another in Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
- Budget 2006-07 Should Be Growth Oriented (Daily Excelsior, S. V. Vaidyanathan, Jan 10, 2006)
The North Block mandarins are burning mid-night candles to give a shape to Budget 2006-07.
- Wise Move (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 10, 2006)
If ever a count is taken our State will doubtless top in this sphere. No other region of the country is afflicted by such high number of mysterious fires as ours.
- Hurriyat To Delhi: Show Flexibility On Kashmir (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The Hurriyat Conference has urged the Centre to show flexibility in resolving the vexed Kashmir issue and called for immediate demilitarisation in the state, saying peace cannot be restored in a “heavily militarised environment.”
- The Mobile Revolution: Global Scale Is Critical (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
From the 1910s to the mid-1990s, the United States dominated the mobile business. It was the delay in the commercialisation of the cellular technology — from 1947 to 1983 - that opened the window of opportunity to mobile challengers in Europe and Asia.
- China And India Hold Border Talks In Beijing (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
China and India opened a second round of talks Monday aimed at ironing out difficulties over their disputed border and strengthening their strategic partnership, an Indian official said.
- It Could Be A Trying Time (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 10, 2006)
How Pervez Musharraf handles India will determine if his seventh year in office will be a dream or a nightmare, writes How Pervez Musharraf handles India will determine if his seventh year in office will be a dream or a nightmare, writes Jyoti Malhotra
- Pakistan Has Evidence Of Indian Involvement In Balochistan: Fo (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan lodges protest with US forces in Afghanistan over cross-border firing incident
No unilateral demilitarisation in Kashmir
- National Population Policy — When Will It Start Ticking? (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Jan 10, 2006)
On the second day of the New Year and the first working day in 2006, the highest court of the land issued a notice to all States and Union Territories asking them to indicate the action taken by them in implementing the National Population Policy (NPP)...
- ‘India Should Use Knowledge Potential Fully’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Appreciating knowledge resources of overseas Indians and its significance in India’s march to becoming a developed economy, industry leaders at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas have said that the country should find ways to leverage this knowledge . . .
- Insurgency In Iraq Sunnis Hold The Key (Tribune, Maj-Gen Ashok Mehta (retd), Jan 10, 2006)
Since the fall of Saddam Hussein, plenty of water has flown down the Euphrates and the Tigris.
- The $4 Bn Industry That Is America’S Guilty Secret (Tribune, Rupert Cornwell, Jan 10, 2006)
Lobbying is Washington’s grubby secret. Some say it is part of the democratic process. Others claim it is legalised bribery, even corruption. But love it or loathe it, it is the way Washington works.
- Sufferers’ Woes (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Jan 10, 2006)
Thanks to the indifference of the government and the lethargy of the administration, many precious lives may be lost in the coming days in the quake hit areas of Uri.
- Overseas Indians Unsettled Over Delhi’S View Of Them (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Say government should be open to their ideas and innovation, not just their money
* Troubled by governmnet’s emphasis on money and investment
- It Stands For Indian Talent ! (Daily Excelsior, Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, Jan 10, 2006)
One of the most important change in recent times is the perception about India. I was reading Times magazine recently. I browsed through the interview of Peter Mandelson, who is Tony Blair’s most valued adviser. I was struck by what I read.
- Tourists, Locals Make Merry On Frozen Dal (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The frozen Dal lake is an attraction for the tourists and local residents these days in the Valley where cold wave has slowed down everything else.
- Financing Change (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 10, 2006)
Will the National Advisory Council’s (NAC) suggestion of linking governance to disbursal of central funds to states improve the quality of governance? Unlikely.
- Musharraf’S Kashmir Plan (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Jan 10, 2006)
Pak to join India in combating militancy if troops are withdrawn from 3 cities
- Water Wars Everywhere - Ii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Jan 10, 2006)
Land disputes have ended paving way for battles over water resources, Zahid Samoon (Abraham) responds to Saadut Hussain’s article Water Wars
- Pak No To Troop Pull-Out From Pok (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan today ruled out unilateral withdrawal of troops from Pakistan occupied Kashmir and said the future of Indo-Pak dialogue process was not “bleak” in the wake of India’s rejection of its suggestion to pull-out troops from three cities in the valley.
- Kalam Calls Them India's Societal Ambassadors (Hindustan Times, Sajjan Singh Thakur, Jan 10, 2006)
"Be wherever you are. But adopt one village of India, because each one of you belongs to one."
- Pak-India Peace Process (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The reports that India is not ready to accept President Pervez Musharraf's invitation for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan during the cricket series between the two countries indicates a palpable cooling down in bilateral ties.
- Terror Kept Nris Away: Govt (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Minister of State for Overseas Indian Affairs, Oscar Fernandes, on the sidelines of the 4th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, explains how the mega event this year was different from the previous ones, instead of being a carnival to a . . .
- Iran Has The Right To Pursue Nuclear Technology : China's Deputy Foreign Minister For International Affairs (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Iran has the right to pursue nuclear technology, China's deputy foreign minister for international affairs,
- Return To Nuclear Talks: Us Urges North Korea (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The United States has urged North Korea to return to international nuclear talks, saying economic sanctions levelled at the communist-led country are unrelated to diplomatic efforts to rid the North of nuclear weapons.
- Of Ris And Nris (Hindustan Times, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 10, 2006)
It wasn’t so long ago when the acronym, NRI, came across to most Indians as something more than just ‘Non-Resident Indians’.
- Pakistan Says India Peace Process "Not All Bleak" (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan said on Monday the prospects for success in a two-year old peace dialogue with India were less gloomy than presumed, despite President Pervez Musharraf's disappointment at the slow progress so far.
- Meet The Pravasi Samman Winners (Hindustan Times, Sajjan Singh Thakur, Jan 10, 2006)
Prominent Indian-American physician, Sudhir Parikh, Indian-origin agriculturalist Eliyahu Bezalel from Israel, Mauritius Vice President Raouf Bundhun and Newsweek International magazine Editor Fareed Zakaria are among the 15 NRIs and . . .
- Andrabi Slams Pak, Mirwaiz For Kashmir ‘Sellout’ (Indian Express, MUZAFFAR RAINA, Jan 10, 2006)
Two days from her release after more than four months behind bars, Dukhtaran-e-Millat chairperson Asiya Andrabi condemned today what she called the Hurriyat and the Pakistani sellout on the Kashmir issue and said that she would continue her . . .
- Graft Case Not To Be Dropped: Lok Ayukta (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The Lok Ayukta has made it clear that the case initiated on the basis of corruption charges against Health Minister K. K. Ramachandran's office will continue even if the Kerala Government Medical Officers' Association (KGMOA) backed out of the complaint.
- Amar Singh Apologises To Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Samajwadi Party general secretary and spokesman Amar Singh on Monday offered an apology to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his remarks that some people in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) were also involved in the phone tapping case.
- Musharraf Floats Joint Management Plan For Kashmir (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Jan 10, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has proposed a joint management by India and Pakistan for the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, a move that would leave both countries with reduced sovereignty over the territories they now control.
- Bullying Iran Is Not An Option For The West (Hindu, Mary Riddell, Jan 10, 2006)
Before western leaders seek sanctions against Iran, they should put their own houses in order on nuclear weapons and nuclear power.
- Building Bonds (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 10, 2006)
OCI scheme is the first step towards conferring full citizenship rights on NRIs.
- Pakistan Lodges Strong Protest With Allied Forces (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday announced that Islamabad has lodged a strong protest with Allied Forces for the killing of eight persons in Waziristan and is also looking into evidence regarding Indian involvement in Balochistan and if needed it will be shared . . .
- Atheists Seem Ready To Believe Anything (Hindu, MADELEINE BUNTING, Jan 10, 2006)
Richard Dawkins's latest attack on religion is not worthy of a great scientist.
- That Buzz From Shopping (Hindu, Barbara Ellen, Jan 10, 2006)
Many women can feel a little empty at times. Luckily, it's easily cured at the sales.
- The European Union (Eu) Regards Scientific Collaboration With India As A Strategic Priority (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
The European Union (EU) regards scientific collaboration with India as a "strategic priority" and is looking forward to strengthen cooperation under its Research Framework porgramme, a senior EU official said here on Jan 4.
- Islamabad Rules Out Unilateral Demilitarization: India Urged To Show Flexibility (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Jan 10, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday made it clear that there would be no unilateral demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed the hope that India would show flexibility on the issue.
- Aphc Ready For Second Round Of Talks: Mirwaiz (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
All Parties Hurriyat Conference on Monday said it was ready for second round of talks with New Delhi and expressed hope that the government would do more to redress human rights problems and custodial killings in the occupied Kashmir.
- How Lobbyists Poison Politics (Hindu, Gary Younge, Jan 10, 2006)
The U.S. Congress stands at the pinnacle of American democracy, which the nation is proud — on occasion — to export at the barrel of a gun. Inside, 100 senators and 435 members of the House of Representatives balance the interests of the nation and . . .
- The Rake's Progress (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2006)
From next month, the Samjhauta Express between Amritsar and Lahore will not chug alone across the border between India and Pakistan.
- Not Bleak, Says Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 10, 2006)
Pace of peace process disappointing but forecast is not bleak
"Unilateral demilitarisation possible only if New Delhi agrees to it"
Information on Balochistan being processed
Categorically denies charge of cross-border infiltration
- Support A Family Programme (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 10, 2006)
Ch Shujaat Hussain, President Pakistan Muslim League and Chairman Disaster Relief Management Society has said that local and foreign individuals and organizations were taking active part in Punjab Government’s ‘Support a Family Programme’ . . .
- Pak Says No Unilateral Withdrawal Of Troops (Indian Express, K J M Varma, Jan 10, 2006)
Islamabad today ruled out any unilateral withdrawal of troops from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, even as it denied that the future of the Indo-Pak dialogue process was ‘‘bleak’’ despite India’s rejection of its suggestion to pull out troops . . .
- Eu Mulls Ban On Ltte (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 10, 2006)
Any decision on ban will have major implications There is, however, some resistance from within to formally ban the outfit, with some arguing that a high level of proof is needed
- Icar Clinches $250 M Deal (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Jan 10, 2006)
The project coincided with the 11th Plan so that the positive outcomes of the project “can be integrated with national development.”
- Budget: Chidambaram Hints At Rural Bias (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Unanimous call by corporates for removal or simplification of Fringe Benefits Tax
- Suburbs Move Closer To Implementing New Water Schemes (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, Jan 10, 2006)
Local bodies hope for temporary increase in Siruvani supply
More regional news on Page 6 Tenders called for Kavundampalayam and Vadavalli (with River Bhavani as the source) scheme Bids to be finalised in February A time frame of 18 months has been . . .
- Sharon’S Legacy Of Brutality (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Jan 10, 2006)
The exit of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon from Israeli political scene has removed the last colossus that bestrode Middle East politics.
- Behind Bangalore: The Long Jihad Today (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jan 10, 2006)
The second and concluding part of an investigation into the Lashkar-e-Taiba networks that operate across India.
- Britain’S New Opium War (Dawn, Simon Jenkins, Jan 10, 2006)
In the next few weeks, an army of 3,400 British troops expects to be deployed to Helmand province in southern Afghanistan. This is nearly half the number deployed in Iraq. Everything I have heard and read about this expedition suggests that it makes . . .
- Two Years After The Saarc Declaration (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Jan 10, 2006)
Two years have passed since President Musharraf and Prime Minister Vajpayee, taking advantage of their participation in the Saarc summit, held official talks that led to the Islamabad Declaration of January 6, 2004. Since then, the two sides have met . .
- Time To Fine-Tune Policies (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 10, 2006)
Despite the tightening of monetary policy, the consumer price index is still hovering around eight per cent while the increase in the cost of money has made essentials ever dearer for the poor and rendered investment in export-oriented ventures,
- Hurriyat Ready For Talks With Centre : Farooq (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Hurriyat Conference today said it was ready for second round of talks with the Centre and expressed hope that New Delhi would do more to redress human rights problems and custodial killings in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Protest Marks End Of Pravasi Divas (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Protest and controversy marked the presentation ceremony of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at the concluding function of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2006 today.
- Lobbying Scandal Set To Engulf Us Political System (Tribune, Rupert Cornwell, Jan 10, 2006)
Jack Abramoff, the disgraced former Republican super-lobbyist, has agreed a deal with US government prosecutors, opening the way for what could be the biggest political influence peddling scandal in Washington for decades.
- `State To Set Up Nri Department' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Mixed reaction to oppose presentation of Pravasi Samman award to Sudhir Parikh
- Congress-Jd(s) Crisis Deepens (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
"The media and my opponents call me a dictator and say that mine is a party of father and sons. I have given time for consultation within the party." Deve Gowda
- Visit Us To Improve Ties: Gulf Nris Tell Kalam, Pm (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Jan 10, 2006)
To evince better response from the Gulf administration towards their problems, Indians based in the region urged President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit them and strengthen bilateral ties.
- Persons Of Indian Origin Honoured (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards presented by President Abdul Kalam
- Iran All Set To Resume Nuclear Research (Indian Express, PARISA HAFEZI , Jan 10, 2006)
Iran confirmed it would resume research on nuclear fuel on Monday, prompting warnings by Germany of ‘‘consequences” and by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog that the world was running out of patience with Tehran.
- Protest Mars Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award Function (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
A group of overseas Indians opposes selection of US-based doctor for honour
Kalam attends Pravasi Bharatiya Divas valedictory
Police seize placards and detain three
11 overseas Indians given the prestigious award
President releases special postal
- Five Nuclear Powers Send Messages To Iran, Says U.S. (Reuters, Sue Pleming, Jan 10, 2006)
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have sent strong messages telling Iran to halt plans for nuclear fuel research and resume talks with European powers, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.
- Farmers Should Be Made Aware Of Benefits Of Bt: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 10, 2006)
'Biotechnology can help reduce nutritional deficiencies among the poor'
- Spectre Of Exclusion (Hindu, SRIDHAR SEETHARAMAN , Jan 10, 2006)
Analyses the dimensions of deprivation in Uttar Pradesh amidst no sign of a let-up
- Puerile Pervez (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 10, 2006)
Merits the cold-shoulder
Applause, of the derisory slow-handclap variety, is due to the President of Pakistan for an unfailing ability to come up with childish, or mischievous, suggestions to resolve the Kashmir issue every time a television camera ....
- When Power Subverts The Law (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 10, 2006)
Two seminal books question the possibility of international criminal justice in a unipolar world
- Ltte Abusing Our Restraint: Colombo (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jan 10, 2006)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse on Monday said his Government "will continue to act with restraint" but would take "all necessary measures" to check "further terrorist attacks."
- Needed Measure (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 10, 2006)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) decision to ask stock exchanges to impose a 50% circuit filter on the day of listing is both wise and warranted.
- Summit Failure (Tribune, Girish Bhandari, Jan 09, 2006)
LONG back in a university a situation just flared up. There was a tradition of regular exchange of “views” between the students of a girl’s hostel and a boy’s hostel.
- The Greying Of India (Tribune, Amar Chandel, Jan 09, 2006)
MODERN medicine and better nutrition have wrought quite a miracle in India. Life expectancy has increased dramatically during the last century and people are also leading a far better life.
- Food Subsidy (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 09, 2006)
THE UPA government’s decision to slash the food subsidy by Rs 4,524 crore is quite likely to be misread as anti-poor.
- What It Means When You Fall, Die Or Cheat (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jan 09, 2006)
DREAM experts have much to say about the meaning of common dreams. Ultimately, it’s up to the dreamer to figure out how a dream applies to his or her life.
- Vip Movement And Traffic (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 09, 2006)
ONE wonders who is to blame for the traffic chaos created by frequent VIP movement on Karachi’s roads.
- Keep It Private (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 09, 2006)
Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa and Samajwadi Party MP Amar Singh have a case when they complain about phone tapping.
- Significance Of The Oic Summit (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Jan 09, 2006)
THE usual diversity of assessments has followed the Third Extraordinary Summit of OIC held at Makkatul Mukarrama on December 7-8 2005.
- Turkey’S Eu Prospects (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 09, 2006)
GIVEN the hard entry negotiations that are likely to delay Turkey’s membership of the EU, one should not be surprised if the number of Turkish enthusiasts for entry into the European Union has gone down from 70 to 55 per cent.
- Dreaming Of A New India (Times of India, KIRAN KARNIK, Jan 09, 2006)
The start of a new year is a time to look back with nostalgic memories of happiness, and sometimes sorrow but also to look ahead.
- Governance May Pay For States (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 09, 2006)
Stability index proposed for key officials, two year term suggested..
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