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Articles 27621 through 27720 of 53943:
- Indian Gets Job Using `Forged Documents' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
In a breach of security, an Indian, `illegally residing' in Australia, had managed to get a job at the city airport using `forged documents', a media report said on Tuesday.
- Stigma Bogs Down Pre-Marital Hiv Screening (Hindu, M. Dinesh Varma, Dec 28, 2005)
Infrastructure is in place for anyone who wishes to have a check-up done
- Kuwait Death For Qaida Link (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A Kuwaiti court today sentenced to death six suspected militants linked to al Qaida for bloody attacks in the country.
- One-Third Wealth, Two-Third Squalor (Telegraph, Satrujit Banerjee, Dec 28, 2005)
Satrujit Banerjee lists some of the things not revealed by figures projecting India as the next economic giant
- Caste Prejudice (Telegraph, André Béteille, Dec 28, 2005)
Contrary to the expectations of forward-looking Indians at the time of independence, the caste system is still with us.
- Somnath Calls Expulsions A Step In The Right Direction (Hindu, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Dec 28, 2005)
The step taken by Parliament would at least help retrieve some credibility "The stock and image of the politician had come down considerably during the past few years"
- A Global Financial Centre In India? (Deccan Herald, Daniel Altman, Dec 28, 2005)
India must continue to expand and open up its markets to the world, and catching up will be just a matter of time
- Pakistan Speaker Praises J&k Government (Hindu, Luv Puri , Dec 28, 2005)
The Speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly has praised the Jammu and Kashmir Government for the quick measures taken for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake victims.
- Indian And Chinese Firms Sold Missile Equipments To Iran – Us Slaps Penalties (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Two Indian chemical companies along with six Chinese government-run firms have been slapped with US sanctions for allegedly selling missile goods to Iran, media reports said on Tuesday.
- Us Slaps Sanctions On Two Indian Firms (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Two Indian chemical companies along with six Chinese government-run firms have been slapped with US sanctions for allegedly selling missile goods to Iran, media reports said on Tuesday.
- N-Deal To Make World 'More Secure' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Dismissing the notion that its agreement with the US on sharing civilian nuclear technology amounts to weakening of non-proliferation regime, India has said the deal is based on a "very close" understanding of security interests of the two countries .....
- Lost In Development (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A year after the Asian tsunami devastated large parts of the Indian Ocean coastline, countries and governments continue to learn painful lessons.
- Has God Forsaken Us? - Ii (Greater Kashmir, ASMA YASRIB, Dec 28, 2005)
When happy we forget our Creator, when shaken up, we remember him. But that is not like a sincere worshipper, comments
ASMA YASRIB
- Revolt-Torn Kashmir Gets Record Tourists (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A record number of tourists visited Kashmir this year since a Islamist revolt erupted in the scenic Himalayan state 16 years ago, reassured by moves to bring peace to the region, officials said on Tuesday.
- We Have Lost An Alternative Voice Of History (Greater Kashmir, Nonica Datta, Dec 28, 2005)
Amrita Pritam’s idea of cultural community and identity testifies to a social history of Punjab’s shared cultural symbols, motifs and landscapes, writes
NONICA DATTA
- Anaemic Future (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 28, 2005)
If children are indeed the future of the nation hen we need to take better care of their health. The present scenario is far from happy. Nobody, for instance, can draw any pleasure from the fact that an overwhelming majority of the population . . .
- Education In India: Barely A Pass-Mark (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Dec 28, 2005)
In the fall of 2002, International Higher Education published a study titled `Privatisation of Higher Education in India' by Jandhyala B. G. Tilak, a senior economist at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration.
- Oic Bleeds For Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 28, 2005)
For a body that has existed for nearly 40 years the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) has earned a name for being long on rhetoric and short on substance.
- Scrap Reservation In Promotions? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Dec 28, 2005)
India is a young nation-state in the making obliged to discover new formulations for forging a strong pan-Indian identity.
- Image-Building In Politics (Dawn, Hafizur Rahman, Dec 28, 2005)
Top brass of the Pakistan People’s Party are reported to have finalized a deal with a well-known firm of publicity experts in the United States who will take up the job of whitening the political and public image of Ms Benazir Bhutto and . . .
- Not A Secret (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 28, 2005)
The latest report of the 9/11 Commission of the United States has stated the obvious about Pakistan. It has made twin observations. One is that Taliban forces freely operate in the tribal areas and the other is that terrorists from Pakistan . . .
- Democracy And Iran Tension To Test Russia’S Innings At G8 Helm (Indian Express, RICHARD BALMFORTH, Dec 28, 2005)
Moscow’s tensions with the West over Iran’s nuclear programme and its patchy record on democracy will test Russia’s year at the helm of the G8 club of rich nations starting on Sunday.
- Small Hearted In The Land Of Waris Shah (Deccan Herald, Ayaz Amir, Dec 28, 2005)
Beautiful Punjab, fair land of the five immortal rivers, why, when so generous of heart, do you prove time and again so weak of understanding? When you have so much to offer why are you so poorly served by those who claim to lead you? . . .
- Sleaze Cd Hits Bjp As Rss Posterboy Quits Party Post (Deccan Herald, Manini Chatterjee, Dec 28, 2005)
Mumbai meet: Insider job suspected as a sexually explicit CD involving party secy Sanjay Joshi reaches Sangh leaders
- Will That Be All, George? (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Dec 28, 2005)
It was a few days before Christmas and verily a Santa was hauled out of a Wal-Mart, where he had patiently been lending an ear for much of the day to the seasonal demands of brats of all shapes and sizes, and driven away to an undisclosed location ....
- Visit Of Uae President (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 28, 2005)
The President of the United Arab emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has held wide-ranging talks with President Musharraf covering all aspects of bilateral relations and regional and international issues of interest . . .
- India-Iran Pipeline Talks To Focus On Gas Pricing (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The crucial issue of gas pricing is expected to be discussed by Indian and Iranian officials when they meet here Wednesday for the next round of bilateral talks on the ambitious $7 billion pipeline project. Slowly converging towards trilateral talks . . .
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegation (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan Tuesday rejected Indian statement regarding law and order situation in Balochistan and said that the Indian comments in this regard were “unwarranted and baseless”. Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam, reacting to the Indian Ministry . . .
- Pakistan Rejects Statement (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan on Tuesday rejected an Indian statement about the law and order situation in Balochistan and said the Indian comments in this regard were “unwarranted and baseless.” Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam, reacting to the Indian Ministry ...
- Disaster Management (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Finally, a national disaster management agency is to be up. As announced by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday in Islamabad, it will be called the Federal Disaster Relief Management Agency.
- Indo-Chinese Trade Through Nathu La To Start After March (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The border trade between India and China through the Nathu La pass in northern Sikkim is expected to start after March, 2006, Union Commerce Secretary S N Menon said today.
- Hammer And Sickly (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 28, 2005)
Octogenarians don’t have to retire. But if you are 80, as the CPI is now, and have plenty going against you, age can usefully become an excuse for banishment. A.B. Bardhan won’t agree, of course.
- The Third Round Of Talks (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan and India are to begin the third round of their composite dialogue on January 17.
- Balochistan In Turmoil Again (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Dec 28, 2005)
The war in Balochistan is once again making headlines. 2005 was a troubled year for the province with the insurgency simmering throughout the year interspersed with military action by the Frontier Constabulary from time to time.
- Importance Of Being M.P! (Daily Excelsior, MD Vazeeruddin, Dec 28, 2005)
Nothing became him so well in life as the leaving of it," says one character of another in Shakespeare’s "Macbeth". Most Indians are apt to say that of each of the 11 members of parliament who have now been expelled.
- Go On, Break The Mould (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Dec 28, 2005)
When climbing steep heights, you are advised not to look down. If you do and sense how far up you have already gone, the temptation to retrace your steps becomes irresistible. After a year of bold moves on the foreign policy front, the UPA government ....
- Wave Of Future (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 28, 2005)
One year ago, amidst churning oceans, India’s diplomacy tacked its sail differently
- Russian Atomic Plan Lacks Detail, Says Iran (Indian Express, Reuters, Dec 28, 2005)
Iran said on Tuesday a Russian proposal aimed at resolving its nuclear standoff with the West lacked detail and could neither be accepted nor rejected, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
- Rbi Announces New Measures To Expand Banking Services (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a slew of measures to take banking services to the vast section of the population. The measures include widening scope of regional rural banks (RRBs), introduction of general credit cards (GCC) . . .
- Prisoners Of Indifference (Indian Express, Himmat Singh Gill, Dec 28, 2005)
This is the sorry tale of 54 Indian PoWs of the 1971 war who continue to be locked up in Pakistani jails. The Indian government seems to have forsaken them, even though the fact and authenticity of their custody has been confirmed in Parliament.
- Tsunami: Lessons To Learn (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Dec 28, 2005)
This week the world marked the first anniversary of the catastrophic tsunami that devastated large areas of Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives.
- Last Tigers Count Days As Namdapha Readies For Census (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 28, 2005)
Tigers still survive in the Namdapha National Park, insists Field Director L.K. Pait. His hopeful words are echoed by Chakma villagers settled across Noa Dehing river along the park boundary, who suffer occasional livestock losses. “We saw one last month.
- The Closing Door For Peace Talks In Sri Lanka (Christian Science Monitor, Sunil Jagtiani, Dec 28, 2005)
Escalating violence in Sri Lanka involving government forces and separatist rebels has raised fears that the island could return to civil war. International pressure is intensifying for immediate peace talks.
- Kashmir Draws Record Tourists In 2005 (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A record number of tourists visited Kashmir this year since a Islamist revolt erupted in the scenic Himalayan state 16 years ago, reassured by moves to bring peace to the region, officials said on Tuesday.
- India And Iran Discuss Ipi Pipeline Today (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
India and Iran will begin a new round of talks on the gas pipeline project through Pakistan today (Wednesday) and New Delhi is still aiming for a deal by next June, said an Indian official on Tuesday.
- Air Force Fires Prickly Anjali (Daily Excelsior, Air Commodore (Retd.) Upendra Bajpai, Dec 28, 2005)
For the first time in the history of Indian Air Force Flying Officer Anjali Gupta (a female) has faced a court martial proceeding, and been cashiered from service.
- Rail Raid A Naxal Stratagem? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Andhra Pradesh government would not hesitate to use the Army to counter Naxalite attacks, State Home Minister K Jana Reddy has said.
- Mathrani To Get Security Guards (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Due to increased threat perception, the government has decided to provide security to former diplomat Aniel Mathrani, who recently alleged that former Union Minister Natwar Singh was involved in pay-offs in Iraq’s oil-for-food programme.
- Bjp: Foreign Policy In Disarray (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday accused the United Progressive Alliance government of not having an “integrated foreign policy”, saying it has complicated India’s relations with neighbouring countries.
- Pipeline Talks To Focus On Gas Pricing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The crucial issue of gas pricing is expected to be discussed by Indian and Iranian officials when they meet here Wednesday for the next round of bilateral talks on the ambitious $7 billion pipeline project.
- Metro Project May Be Delayed Further (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Dec 28, 2005)
The proposed Bangalore Metro project is headed for another round of delay. After the PIB cleared the Rs 5,747-crore urban transport venture, the Union Government has referred the matter to a Group of Ministers.....
- Indian Intimacy With Saddam (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Dec 28, 2005)
Recent revelations regarding former Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh's linkage to the UN oil-for-food programme scandal should not have come as a surprise to anyone who knew of the long history of close cooperation between India and the Saddam regime,
- New Round Between Pakistan And India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The mind boggles on learning that Pakistan and India are going to hold the "third round" of talks in New Delhi from Jan. 17. Given how much there has been to discuss and argue about, the starts and stops, . . .
- Untrained Birth Attendants (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Focussing on the state of maternal and neo-natal health care in the country, a workshop in Karachi drew attention to the high number of births that are being attended to by untrained midwives.
- Islamabad Asks Delhi To Mind Its Own Business (News International, Mariana Baabar, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan on Tuesday accused India of vitiating the atmosphere of improved relations by issuing provocative statements directed against Islamabad’s internal matters and asked New Delhi to refrain from interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
- India Fails To Provide Data On Baglihar Project (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan will not be able to submit answers to technical questions about the controversial 450MW Baglihar hydropower project to World Bank-appointed neutral expert Prof Raymond Lafitte by December 31 following a delay in the provision of certain . . .
- Fo Alert Against Secret India-Nepal Extradition Treaty (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Foreign Office has warned the government that India and Nepal were in the process of finalising a "secret extradition treaty" that might endanger safety of Pakistanis there as agreement would give full power to New Delhi to get hold of any . . .
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Comment On Balochistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Foreign Office on Tuesday rejected an Indian statement about events in Balochistan as “unwarranted and baseless”, APP reports.
- Pakistan Asks India To Mind Own Business (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Pakistan Tuesday accused India of vitiating the atmosphere of improved relations by issuing provocative statements directed against Islamabad's internal matters and asked New Delhi to refrain from interfering in the country's internal affairs.
- Pak Army Action In Balochistan Worries India (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Dec 28, 2005)
After protesting against the Pakistan army action in Gilgit and Baltistan, India on Tuesday turned its scanner to the insurgency in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
- Two Camps Overrun; Gas Pipeline Blown Up (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Paramilitary forces on Tuesday seized control of two more camps of Mari tribesmen in Bakar and Peekal on the border of Dera Bugti and Mari tribal agency and recovered a huge cache of weapons. According to sources, paramilitary troops entered the . . .
- What, Balochistan Again? (News International, M B NAQVI, Dec 28, 2005)
For the fifth time since 1947, Islamabad is using military force against Baloch nationalists. Indeed, the soldiers have to unavoidably target ordinary Baloch as well.
- Sense From Sensex — Don't Just Keep Count, Keep Abreast (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 28, 2005)
As the stock market soars, it is the responsibility of policy-makers and stakeholders of all descriptions to steer the bourse and the goings on there in the right manner and direction. Their duty is to see that the Sensex does not soar for the . . .
- Kashmir Solidarity Day Preparations Reviewed (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
To observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 in a befitting manner, a high level meeting was held here Tuesday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat.
- Arms Sales To Pakistan, India In 2006: Rivalry Could Put Us ‘On The Hook’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The Bush administration is manoeuvring to balance possible big new US arms sales to archrivals India and Pakistan in the New Year.
- 3rd Round Of Composite Talks On Jan 17: Fo (Dawn, Qudssia Akhlaque, Dec 27, 2005)
The Foreign Office announced on Monday that foreign secretary-level talks between Pakistan and India, marking the beginning of the third round of the composite dialogue process, would be held in New Delhi on January 17-18.
- Now Lng Pipeline From Iran To India Via Pakistan (Pakistan Observer, Amanullah Khan, Dec 27, 2005)
Apart from the natural gas pipeline from Iran meant for Pakistan and India, another pipeline project for the mammoth LNG deal between Iran and India is aimed at piping LNG to India from Iran via Pakistan, it is learnt.
- Pak, India Third Round Of Dialogue From Jan 17 (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan and India will initiate the third round of the composite dialogue with a meeting in New Delhi on Jan 17-18 to work towards the resolution of lingering Jammu and Kashmir dispute
- Changing Scenario In Far-East (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 27, 2005)
Japan has decided to develop, in collaboration with the United States, next generation missile shield arguing that it will help the country secure a capability to deal with the future threat of ballistic missiles in the current global environment.
- Rural Connectivity (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 27, 2005)
Sadak Yojana must be implemented in right earnest
- India, Iran To Discuss Gas Pipeline On 28th (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
India and Iran will hold bilateral talks this week in New Delhi to discuss the progress of a proposed $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline and a separate liquefied natural gas deal between the two nations.
- Third Round Of Indo-Pak Talks On Jan 17 (News International, Mariana Baabar, Dec 27, 2005)
Pakistan on Monday announced fresh dates for the third round of composite dialogue with India and technical-level talks for opening the Khokhrapar-Munabao train service.
- Who Wins Over Ltte Cadre (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Dec 27, 2005)
A few months after the monster waves engulfed Sri Lanka and parts of southern India, a World Health Organisation (WHO) team landed up in the LTTE-controlled region of Sri Lanka.
- Fatal Neglect (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 27, 2005)
Immidiately after dug-up earth caved in at the site of an under-construction shopping mall in South Delhi on Saturday evening, claiming the lives of at least a dozen labourers, there was a chorus led by the police that the accident happened because . . .
- 'India, Pakistan Discuss Kashmir Self-Rule' (Hindustan Times, Muhammad Najeeb, Dec 27, 2005)
Pakistan and India are discussing a proposal to demilitarise Kashmir and introduce self-governance in the region, an official said in Islamabad on Monday.
- 'Self-Respect Should Be Known Through Language' (Times of India, Sowmya Aji Mehu, Dec 27, 2005)
At the risk of being called a chauvinist, award-winning Kannada author U R Ananthamurthy has supported the demand to rename Bangalore as Bengaluru. A former professor of English language and literature, Ananthamurthy tells Sowmya Aji Mehu that . . .
- Hong Kong’S Shaky Outcome (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Dec 27, 2005)
The Doha round of negotiations had an inauspicious beginning. The first attempt to begin the dialogue in 1991 ran into stiff resistance setup by a variety of non-governmental groups.
- A Horrifying Crime (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 27, 2005)
Yet another heinous crime committed in the name of honour has made international headlines and may again give Pakistan the reputation it is trying to shed.
- Iran, India, Pakistan Discuss Implementation Of Pipeline Project (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
An Iranian delegation along with its Pakistani and Indian counterparts discussed the means and procedures for the implementation of the Peace Pipeline project on Sunday [25 December].
- History In The Making (Hindu, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 27, 2005)
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