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Articles 30121 through 30220 of 53943:
- Volcker To Again Rock Parliament (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Intensifying the Volcker storm and armed with new ammunition from return of ex-envoy Aneil Matherani, the opposition NDA will continue to stall Parliament tomorrow seeking removal of Mr Natwar Singh from the Cabinet and resignation of Congress president S
- Outcome Budget A Good Beginning (Daily Excelsior, SUMEDHA SUDHAMAN, Dec 05, 2005)
Government recently came out with the first-ever outcome budget aimed at keeping a tab on public spending by evolving a mechanism to measure physical targets to be achieved on outlays provided in the five lakh crore rupee General Budget to ministries . .
- Latest In Leh (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 05, 2005)
In a major development Mr Thupstan Chhewang, Member of the Lok Sabha from the Ladakh region, has assumed charge as President of the ad hoc committee of the Ladakh Union Territory Front (LUTF).
- Natwar Shuns ‘Sacrifice’ (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
A day after meeting the Prime Minister, Natwar Singh announced that he was not going to quit.
- The Architect Of An Idea Called Naya Kashmir (Greater Kashmir, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Dec 05, 2005)
Today we remember a man who shaped the modern history of state and influenced Kashmiris for more than four decades.
- Sheikh Abdullah - Naik Or Khalnaik? (Greater Kashmir, Z. G. Muhammad, Dec 05, 2005)
Revered as a hero, abhorred as a villain what will history remember him as, Z. G. Muhammad profiles Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
- Mirwaiz To Meet Musharraf In Makkah On Dec 7 (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is likely to meet Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of an extraordinary summit of Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) at the Holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia on December
- Joust On The Fence (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 05, 2005)
For all the simulated bonhomie at the recent Saarc summit in Dhaka, the BSF chief’s forthright assertion succinctly sums up the volatile nature of India-Bangladesh relations.
- Research Extension Linkage (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Dec 05, 2005)
In comparison to developed countries, hardly 10-15 per cent amount is being spent to meet the development and recurring cost on ''farm research'' in our country. Besides the agril. research is not cost effective as its potential is not being . . .
- A Year Of Precarious Peace (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Dec 05, 2005)
Since the beginning of this year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharraf have met twice — once in New Delhi and then again in New York. Two rounds of the composite dialogue process are over.
- Mathrani Questioned By Ed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Even as Minister without portfolio K. Natwar was being increasingly isolated in the Congress for being adamant in not resigning from the government, India’s erstwhile ambassador to Croatia Aneil Mathrani was being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate
- Advani To Act On Uma’S Reply Soon (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
The BJP today said party President L.K. Advani will act on suspended leader Uma Bharti’s reply to the show-cause notice in a couple of days.
- No Breakthrough In Bjp Mla Murder Case (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Even six days after the murder of Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, along with his seven supporters in Ghazipur, the state police was yet to get a major breakthrough in the case.
- Hurriyat Keen To Discuss Options (Tribune, M.L. Kak, Dec 05, 2005)
Notwithstanding their support to the idea of self rule, to be preceded by demilitarisation, for resolving the Kashmir issue, leaders of All-Party Hurriyat Conference wish to make it clear that the “idea is not our baby.”
- Crime Investigation -By Marianna Belenkaya (Statesman, Marianna Belenkaya, Dec 05, 2005)
On 31 October, diplomats from Russia, China, Algeria, India, Brazil and several other countries prevented the UN Security Council from passing a legally dubious resolution, which had been proposed by the United States, Great Britain and France.
- Watching The Watchdogs (Pioneer, Shailaja Chandra, Dec 05, 2005)
Media needs to observe the NGO sector more actively and objectively, says Shailaja Chandra
- Is India Inimical To Hindu Nepal? (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Dec 05, 2005)
To an average Indian it is a matter of shame that the UPA's coalition exigencies are subserving national interest, says Prafull Goradia
- 'India Seeks Russian Cooperation In Energy' (Pioneer, Shobori Ganguli, Dec 05, 2005)
Asserting that energy security is high on the agenda during his Russia visit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, "There have been some important developments. We are partners in Sakhalin I. I will discuss with President Putin how we can enlarge our ....
- Paying For Terror (US News & World Report, David E. Kaplan, Dec 05, 2005)
How jihadist groups are using organized-crime tactics--and profits--to finance attacks on targets around the globe
- Interview - Iran's Patience Running Out Over Nuclear Issue (Reuters, Paul Hughes, Dec 05, 2005)
Iran's patience regarding Western opposition to its nuclear programme is wearing thin and Tehran will give the EU only a few months to settle the issue through talks, the country's chief nuclear negotiator said on Sunday.
- Army Takes Charge In Karbi Anglong (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
The army has been put in charge of violence-torn Karbi Anglong district on Sunday after the Assam Police and paramilitary forces failed to contain the month-and-half-long mayhem ....
- A Tale Of Woes For Pms’ Wives (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Their husbands might have held the most powerful post in the country, but the wives of four British Prime Ministers have described their life in Downing Street as “incredibly stressful”......
- Air Assault Kills Qaeda Top Plotter (Washington Times, Munir Ahmad, Dec 05, 2005)
One of al Qaeda's top five leaders, said to be responsible for planning overseas strikes, was killed by Pakistani security forces, with U.S. help, in a rocket attack near the Afghan border, American and Pakistani officials said yesterday.
- Registration And Monitoring (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 05, 2005)
With the promulgation of the Societies Registration (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2005, one hopes that the process of registration of the madressahs will be undertaken in right earnest and the deadline of Dec 31 will be met. In view of the initial . . .
- Nepal’S Endless Predicament (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Dec 05, 2005)
As one writes this piece, the three-month old unilateral ceasefire announced by the ‘Maoist’ guerrillas of Nepal on September 3, 2005, expires.
- Issue Of Farm Subsidies (Dawn, Editorial, Economic Times, Dec 05, 2005)
AS the year draws to a close, the European Union faces trouble on at least three key fronts. EU governments are embroiled in an increasingly acrimonious row over a new 2007-2013 budget, and hopes that EU leaders will be able to clinch a deal on the . . .
- Us Slowly Confronts The Truth (Dawn, Robert Fisk, Dec 05, 2005)
Watching the pathetic, old, lie-on-its-back frightened Labrador of the American media changing overnight into a vicious Rottweiler is one of the enduring pleasures of society in the United States. I have been experiencing this phenomenon over the . . .
- Taking Liberties With English (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Dec 05, 2005)
Every once in a while a political columnist suffers from what is known in the fourth estate as writer’s cramp’. This is more a mental than a physiological condition and describes his sudden inability to come up with a worthwhile subject on which . . .
- Welcome Mission (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Dec 05, 2005)
The Centre’s NURM initiative meets an important UPA commitment
- India Accelerating (International Herald Tribune, AMY WALDMAN, Dec 05, 2005)
In the middle of the old Grand Trunk Road a temple sits under a peepul tree. The surrounding highway is being widened to four lanes, and vehicles barrel along either side. But the temple and tree thwart even greater speed, and a passing contractor . . .
- Needed, More Whistle-Blowers (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Dec 05, 2005)
Wherever one looks one sees rampant corruption. In India there is no department which does not offer an opportunity to a person to make a climb from rags to riches. Revenue earning departments are well known for offering vast opportunities for corruption.
- Brazil And India Surprise G-7 On Trade (International Herald Tribune, Graham Bowley, Dec 05, 2005)
Brazil and India have made a surprise offer of trade concessions to the world's leading industrial nations, but one that depends on those countries resolving their discord over agricultural subsidies, challenging the rich nations to find a solution.
- Natwar Knot Ties Up Cong (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Natwar Singh today called on the Prime Minister amid mounting concern in the Congress over the political cost of retaining the portfolio-less minister after fresh claims linked him to the Iraq oil-for-food scandal.
- Manmohan Arriving To Cement Strategic Partnership With Russia (Press Trust of India, Vinay Shukla, Dec 04, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is arriving here today on a three-day visit to cement Indo-Russian strategic partnership in defence, space and energy security in the backdrop of bilateral relations reaching an "unprecedented level of intensity".
- Natwar Singh Meets Pm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
A day after the political storm over his allegedly receiving oil vouchers from Saddam Hussain regime in Iraq, Union Minister Natwar Singh today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fuelling speculation about his resignation but highly placed sources . . .
- Haj Pilgrims To Pray For Peace In Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
"Hum Hindustan aur Pakistan may dosti aur Kashmir may aman key liye Mecca aur Madina may dua karangay (we will pray for friendship between India and Pakistan and peace in Kashmir valley in the holy cities of Mecca and Madina)" said the Haj pilgrims who bo
- Natwar Singh Meets Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
A day after the political storm over his allegedly receiving oil vouchers from Saddam Hussain regime in Iraq, Union Minister Natwar Singh today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fuelling speculation about his resignation but highly placed sources said he
- The Competent Corrupt (Statesman, DEBAKI NANDAN MANDAL, Dec 04, 2005)
Otherwise competent officers are equally efficient in amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income because the business of give and take is the order of the day
- The Sari And The Fan (Telegraph, GITHA HARIHARAN, Dec 04, 2005)
Some time back, a burglar broke into the small flat I use as a workplace. Since then, I have wasted a lot of time speculating on what he made of the place.
- Myanmar Not Seeking Nuclear Power Capabilities’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Russia says Mynamar not a threat to international peace
- Restructuring Of Oic Imperative: Musharraf (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Restructuring of the Organisation of Islamic Conference and adoption of a new charter was imperative for making the body an effective voice of the Islamic world and play its due role in the comity of nations, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today said
- Soura Fidayeen Died While Planning Attack On Radio Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
While eliminating five more cadres of Lashkar-e-Toiba in Kashmir valley today, Police and security forces have learned that the three Pakistani militants of the organisation, who were killed in Soura area the other day, had planned a high-profile suicide
- Information About N Scientist To Be Provided To Iaea Thru Govt Channels (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Pakistan has said information about any Pakistani nuclear scientist will be provided to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through government of Pakistan.
- True Seeker (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
K.G. SUBRAMANYAN challenges you to think. As an artist, scholar and ideologue, he edges you out of comfort zones to upend established notions, as he has through his artistic oeuvre over six decades.
- Us Isolated On Linking Un Budget With Reforms (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The US stood isolated at the world body here with the European Union and developing nations virtually rejecting its demand that passage of the biennium budget of the United Nations be linked to implementation of reforms and that the members adopt . . .
- Some Are More Equal (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 04, 2005)
In the week when the government bill setting up a unified Commission for Equality and Human Rights reached its committee stage in the Commons, the Commission for Racial Equality has unilaterally declared that it is pulling out of the plan.
- Iaea Cannot Contact Dr Qadeer: Fo (Dawn, Mariana Baabar, Dec 04, 2005)
Pakistan will not allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) direct access to nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and other scientists.
- The Dangling Man (Hindu, RUMINA SETHI, Dec 04, 2005)
Masculinism is, quite possibly, a sham, a rhetoric which cannot find approximations in the real world, yet it is built up to enormous proportions.
- Import Of Mild Steel From India Allowed (Dawn, Khalid Mustafa, Dec 04, 2005)
In a big development, the government has allowed import of 'mild steel structures' from India that will be used for construction of houses and office buildings in earthquake hit areas.
- Top Al Qaeda Commander Killed In Pakistan — Officials (Jordan Times, Reuters, Dec 04, 2005)
An Al Qaeda commander ranked the third most senior leader in Osama Ben Laden's network was killed in a tribal region of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, President Pervez Musharraf said on Saturday.
- Safety At Any Cost (Hindu, G. Ram Mohan, Dec 04, 2005)
It is absolutely necessary for the Railways to strengthen the track patrol gangs
- Floods Swamp Chennai And Suburbs (Hindu, Kannal Achuthan, Dec 04, 2005)
Thousands of people living along waterways, vulnerable areas evacuated to safety
Tiruvallur district the worst hit
Virugambakkam, Madipakkam, Pulianthope and Vysarpadi badly affected
Tambaram receives maximum rainfall
- Remove Natwar From Ministry: Advani (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Considering Croatian Ambassador Aneil Matherani’s disclosure in Iraq’s oil-for-food programme ministry, Congress president Sonia Gandhi should immediately resign owing responsibility for the corruption in the party, BJP president L K Advani said . . .
- A Film Man's Life Without The Gossip! (Hindu, V. Gangadhar, Dec 04, 2005)
The book is all about the blessings showered on the author and these are the members of his family. It is a moving account of a family-loving gentleman.
- The Wisest Man In India (Hindu, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Dec 04, 2005)
Who might it now be?
- Failure And Futility Of Mid-Day Meal Scheme (Daily Excelsior, A S Bahar, Dec 04, 2005)
Mid-day meals scheme was launched previously during the year of 1995 and withered away in the year of 1997 as a total failure scheme I remember it well when the mid-day meals scheme was announced by the Government and the teachers were asked to furnish th
- Harmonising Trade Agreements (Daily Excelsior, M.N. Minocha, Dec 04, 2005)
The developed countries protect self-interest and violate agreements. For example, all importing countries had agreed that the multi-fibre agreement and the detailed textiles and garments quotas that resulted from it, would expire in 2005.
- Demilitrisation Of Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Dec 04, 2005)
There used to be a time when retired Indian military personnel (including the current Governor of Jammu and Kashmir) were fond of rushing to the Press to demand a unilateral Indian withdrawal from the Siachen Glacier borrowing and quoting . . .
- Pak Tries To Divert (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Dec 04, 2005)
The October 8 earthquake appears to have infused a fear in Pakistani rulers about their future ability to maintain their traditional lordship over the people in occupied Kashmir once this region recovers from its present trauma.
- Coming Soon: A Very Special Museum For Women (Hindu, Mandira Nayar, Dec 04, 2005)
There might be a special place on a wall for women artists here in the Capital soon.
- Celebrating A Timeless Epic (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The nine-day Mahabharata Utsav celebrated Mahabharata, the epic for all times and all people, writes Mala Kumar.
- In Defence Of The Drama Queen (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Dec 04, 2005)
I’m going to come right out and say this at the very beginning — so now is the time to let your jaws drop if you are going to look incredulous — but I am completely on Uma Bharti’s side.
- Old Wine In Very Old Bottles (Hindustan Times, Ashok Row Kavi, Dec 04, 2005)
Here we go again! Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code cannot be abolished or read down because (1) It protects our children. (2) To protect public morality. (3) To prevent obscenity. Choose any, or all, of the three to stop those nasty homosexuals from o
- Rights And Courtesies (Hindustan Times, Karan Thapar, Dec 04, 2005)
Does anyone have a right to security exemption at airports? My answer is a firm no.
- Musharraf Confirms Qaeda Commander Killed (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Dec 04, 2005)
An al Qaeda commander ranked the third most senior leader in Osama bin Laden's network was killed in a tribal region of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, President Pervez Musharraf said on Saturday.
- Air Deccan Plans Flying Schools (Business Standard, P R Sanjai, Dec 04, 2005)
Low-cost carrier Air Deccan is planning to set up a residential flying school in Bangalore for training pilots, engineers and airhostesses.
- Natwar Should Quit: Cpi (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The national executive of the Communist Party of India (CPI) today demanded the resignation of former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh from the Union Cabinet following damaging comments by Indian Ambassador to Croatia Aneil Matherani.
- Natwar Meets Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Minister without portfolio K. Natwar Singh met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Saturday, a day after Parliament was disrupted over allegations made by Aniel Matherani, India's ambassador to Croatia (since recalled), against him in the oil-for-food s
- Wfp Needs Cash To Fly Food To Quake Survivors (Reuters, Abu Arqam Naqash, Dec 04, 2005)
The U.N. food agency said on Saturday it had enough supplies to feed thousands of Pakistani earthquake survivors through the winter but it needed more money to maintain food distribution until spring.
- Volcker Report: Left Defends Govt (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The Left parties, who were vocal in their attack on the Bofors issue, yesterday virtually defended the government on the Volcker oil-for-food scam and rejected the resignation of Sonia Gandhi as demanded by the NDA-led Opposition.
- Pm’S Visit: India Sounds Out Russia Over N-Fuel (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Dec 04, 2005)
With the July 18 Indo-US nuclear deal gradually easing restrictions on India, New Delhi has sounded Moscow ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Russia visit that it can be the first country to do nuclear business with India by agreeing to . . .
- Residents Had Little Inkling Of Water Release From Canals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Many colonies submerged, causeways cut off
Senior citizens and women put to lot of hardship
Chennai Corporation issues flood warning in low-lying areas
Residents unhappy with relief distribution at Mogappair
- Financial Support For Balochistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 04, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has ordered release of Rs 2.5 billion for development of Balochistan. The decision was taken at a high level meeting held under the Prime Minister’s chairmanship in Islamabad on Friday. Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mohammad
- Advani Seeks Resignation Of Natwar, Sonia Gandhi (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Considering Croatian Ambassador Aneil Matherani's sensational disclosure in the Iraq's oil-for-food programme, the Congress president Sonia Gandhi should immediately resign owning responsibility for the corruption in the party, BJP President L K Advani...
- Indian Ocean: Management And Maritime Security (Tribune, K.K. Nayyar, Dec 04, 2005)
Navy Davy, being observed on December 4 every year, provides us with an opportunity to introspect on the maritime issues which are linked with the destiny of our nation. It is not a mere coincidence that India is the only country to have an ocean . . .
- We Will Build A New, Vibrant Bihar: Nitish (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, Dec 04, 2005)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wants to introduce a new political culture in the state.
- Un Security Council To Discuss Myanmar Democracy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Myanmar’s military junta came under fresh pressure to move towards democratic set up with the UN Security Council agreeing to a US proposal to discuss the situation there in wake of extension of the house arrest of opposition leader Ms Aung San Suu Kyi.
- Iaea Will Not Get Direct Access To Aq Khan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Pakistan has reiterated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will get information about any Pakistani nuclear scientist only through the government.
- Light On Iraq Dawns On George Bush (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Dec 04, 2005)
President Bush has declared, more often than anyone would care to count, that as long as he is president America will not withdraw from Iraq until the “job” was done and “victory” was achieved. What exactly this job is and his idea of victory remain . . .
- Thursday Deadline For 4 Hostages (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Dec 04, 2005)
The fate of a Canadian NRI and three fellow hostages kidnapped in Iraq hangs in the balance as a leading member of the British anti-war movement takes the initiative to secure their safe release.
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