|
Articles 33121 through 33220 of 53943:
- Quake Relief Point Opened (Deccan Herald, PTI, Nov 08, 2005)
Pulling down the wall of animosity, India and Pakistan on Monday opened the first frontier post on the LoC for quake relief in Kashmir.......
- Dhaka Gears Up For Saarc Meet (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Senior officials from South Asian countries have started arriving in Dhaka for the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) summit, to be held here on November 12 and 13.
- Us Allows Pak To Delay F-16 Deal (Deccan Herald, Ed Vulliamy, Nov 08, 2005)
Pakistan and the United States have reached an understanding which allows Islamabad to temporarily delay a deal to purchase F-16 fighter jets.
- Avoidable Tragedy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 08, 2005)
Restrict load in boats to prevent mishaps
- What The Delhi Blasts Portend (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Nov 08, 2005)
India needs to re-evaluate the peace process and insist on hard evidence that Pakistan is serious about dealing with terrorist organisations based within its territorry.
- Get It Right (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 08, 2005)
This is in the nature of a reality check. The response to the Volcker Committee Report appears to be taking on a life of its own. Part of the problem is that it has become intensely politicised.
- Evolving A New Foreign Policy (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Nov 08, 2005)
ARE we witnessing the end of India’s famed bipartisan consensus on foreign policy? The July 18 Indo-US agreement certainly represented a departure point in the country’s professed policy of non-alignment, in today’s circumstances to denote its independent
- A Wing-Wing Strategy (Indian Express, Jasjit Singh, Nov 08, 2005)
The decision of the Left parties to publicly demonstrate and try to disrupt the India-USA air exercises being held in West Bengal raises many doubts,
- Indian Shares Rise On Fund Buying (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Indian shares extended a winning streak into a fourth straight session on Monday, led by technology and auto stocks, as foreign funds returned to the market after recent falls, dealers said.
- Impediments To Culture Of Peace (Deccan Herald, E P Menon, Nov 08, 2005)
Life for everyone in the world needs to be quantitatively and qualitatively equal
- For Those Who Love The Beauty Of Nature (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 08, 2005)
It’s a charming valley which need be explored, A R Bhat writes on the topography, history and the landscape of a lovely piece of land called Gurez
- Be Alert (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 08, 2005)
Hardly a day has passed of late without one or more earthquakes not rocking the State.
- U.S. Urges India To Permit More Foreign Ownership (Reuters, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
India's economy could benefit greatly from permitting U.S. and other foreign firms to take a greater ownership role in its financial sector, U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Monday.
- Cope India '05, A Two-Week Indian-U.S. Joint Military Air Exercise Started (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Cope India ''05, a two-week Indian-U.S. joint military air exercise,
- India's Foreign Exchange Reserves Increased By Us$678 Million To Us$143.774 Billion (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by US$678 million to US$143.774 billion during the week ended October 28, 2005, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.
- Nda Writes To Annan Seeking Papers On Oil Deal (Hindu, Special Correspondent, Hindu, Nov 08, 2005)
Two-pronged attack begins; delegation led by Advani meets President, presses for criminal investigation
- India, U.S. Air Exercises Begin Amid Protests By Left (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
19 planes, including F-16s, SU-30s and MiGs, take part
Exercises to continue till November 19
Policemen cordon off the airbase at Kalaikunda
A shift from India's foreign policy: Left
- They Said It (Deccan Herald, H N ANANDA, Nov 08, 2005)
Each looks after his own interest or looks the other way when it rains in Bangalore
- Nda Too Seeks Un Info (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Gearing up for a pitched political battle with the government on the controversial Volcker report in the coming winter session of Parliament, the NDA on Monday approached the United Nations and sought documents which had named the Congress and Union Minis
- World Energy Outlook — A Global High-Tension Act (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 08, 2005)
As development triggers increasing demand for energy, the producing and using countries will have to do a balancing act so that economic growth remains unaffected.
- Clio In Mea -Historical Research Can Guide Diplomacy (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 08, 2005)
Blending academic pursuit with governance has never been the style of functioning of Bharat Sarkar.
- Insurgency In Nepal -By Jr Mukherjee (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 08, 2005)
According to Prachanda, general secretary Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), the Nepalese Maoists see their armed struggle, based on Marxism-Leninism-Maoism, from three perspectives — international, Nepalese and Indian.
- A Wise Decision (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 08, 2005)
The Pakistan government has done well to delay the deal with the US for the purchase of 75 F-16s.
- Riots In France (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 08, 2005)
THERE are few signs that the violence in France, sparked by the accidental death of two young men of African descent in an alleged police chase late last month, is abating.
- Mulayam’S Gamble-Left Confronted With A Tricky Choice (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 08, 2005)
The idea of a third front that cropped up when Harkishen Singh Surjeet was CPI-M general secretary was a non-starter. The next best option for the Left was to support the Congress-led UPA to check the NDA.
- Freedoms Under Attack (Dawn, Charles Kennedy, Nov 08, 2005)
A crucial division of opinion is opening up in Britain between the party of civil liberties and the party of authoritarianism.
- China’S War On Terrorism (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Nov 08, 2005)
Tragedy does at times bring adversaries closer together, even those with vastly different ideologies.
- Pandemic Planning (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 08, 2005)
President Bush has called it a “crash programme.” Mike Leavitt, the secretary of health and human services, used the word “blueprint.” Unfortunately,
- Death In Awful Majesty (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 08, 2005)
Aid alone can save Kashmiris in the winter after the quake
- Get To The Truth Quickly (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 08, 2005)
The Manmohan Singh Government's response to the crisis created by the Volcker Committee Report can be characterised as slow, confused, and politically inept
- Natwar As An Extra (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 08, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s decision to take away the External Affairs portfolio from Mr Natwar Singh and retain him as a minister without portfolio is the best option he could exercise under the circumstances.
- Graceless Exit (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 08, 2005)
The position of Mr K. Natwar Singh, the minister for external affairs, had become untenable in the Union cabinet.
- Facts Of The Matter (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 08, 2005)
Natwar Singh and his son continue to dominate the news — no fresh inputs, no worthwhile responses except for the left position on the issue.
- Adding To The Frills (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Nov 08, 2005)
wonders if Bihar will gain anything from the elaborate bandobast the Election Commission has put in place this time
- The Two Modern Scourges (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 08, 2005)
At the start of the 21st century we live in a divided world.
- Lesser-Known Saiva Siddhanta Text (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Nov 08, 2005)
The first complete translation in English of all that survives of any Saiva Siddhanta Agama
- Politicking On Human Misery (Greater Kashmir, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
Let’s not fish in the troubled waters by making political use of a sheer human tragedy, comments Col. Riaz Jafri (Retd)
- Pak-India Trade Doubles (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 08, 2005)
TRADE between Pakistan and India has doubled during the year 2004-05 to 835 million dollars as compared to 359 million dollars in 2003-04.
- Kashmiris Protest As Loc ‘Opens’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Police fire tear gas to disperse villagers, men arrested for trying to cross LoC
* Protestors say they don’t need aid, just want to visit families on other side
* Army officer says crossing points ‘could be permanent’
- God's Manifestation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The scriptures recommend Lord Subramanya (Muruga) for worship among the Vedic deities to overcome the ills of this Kali age.
- From The Blurb (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The Nice Guy Who Finished First — A Biography of Rahul Dravid: Devendra Prabhudesai; Rupa & Co., 7/16, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002. Rs. 295.
- Hero And Villain (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 08, 2005)
Any comparison between Mahatma Gandhi and Osama bin Laden is odious. But for one reason or the other their names have come up around the globe of late . . .
- Who Needs Doha? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Nov 08, 2005)
The Hong Kong ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation is a little over a month away. Recent indications are that Hong Kong may go the Cancun way.
- Why Is The Economy Doing So Well? (Business Standard, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
The gap between commentary and performance could hardly be starker. As the UPA government enters its middle period, the absence of political support for economic reform has been widely noted.
- Natwar Singh Resigns Over Iraq Report (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Nov 08, 2005)
Foreign Minister Natwar Singh resigned his post on Monday, becoming the first political casualty of an independent report into irregularities in the United Nations' oil-for-food programme for Iraq.
- Jirga Okays Peace Proposals To End Gilgit Violence (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The grand jirga that held its session on Monday approved a number of proposals to maintain peace in Gilgit, including unlocking the sealed mosques of both Sunni and Shia communities and to release all people detained under the maintenance . . . .
- Loc Points Only For Kashmiris’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Pakistan said on Monday that the five crossing points at the Line of Control (LoC) were meant for Kashmiris on both sides of the LoC to meet and help each other and not for the nationals of Pakistan and India.
- Voters Waking Up After Four Years (Hindu, Naomi Wolf, Nov 08, 2005)
George Bush made his white constituency feel good about themselves, but no longer. Citizens are rediscovering democracy.
- The State Withdraws — At What Cost? (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
The game plan appears to be to let private players seek profit in the space vacated by the state, especially in the social sectors.
- Iran Calls For Resumption Of Talks (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Nov 08, 2005)
Teheran initiative on nuclear issue timed to coincide with E.U. Foreign Ministers' meeting
- An Agenda For Safta’S Dhaka Summit (The Financial Express, Nagesh Kumar, Nov 08, 2005)
The thirteenth summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) will be taking place over the coming weekend in Dhaka,
- Us Treasury Secretary John Snow Arrived In New Delhi On A Five-Day Visit To India (India Daily, Special Correspondent, The Financial Express, Nov 08, 2005)
According to media sources, Snow, who arrived here this morning, is scheduled to meet captains of Indian industry and visit the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange tomorrow, a US embassy spokesperson said.
- Temples Of Contrasting Styles (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
Only a few places bear representations of two different architectures made famous by rulers of the day.
- A Shrine With The Elephant’S Rump (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
There is a tale hidden in every temple. Dr K R Srinivasan helps unravel some of the mysteries of the apsidal temple at Aihole.
- Investigators Believe Militants Behind Delhi Blasts (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
A lack of concrete evidence has not sidetracked Indian investigators from a firm belief that well-organised Kashmiri militants planted bombs that killed 62 people a week ago in New Delhi.
- Indo-Us Air Exercises Begin Today (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
The CPM is planning a massive demonstration in front of the airbase to protest against the exercises.
- Natwar Favours Reversal Of Iran Vote (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Nov 07, 2005)
"Nothing will prevent us from raising our voice"
Not an apologist for government of Saddam Hussein
Hopes U.S. will be able to see nuclear deal through
Appeals to African countries to close ranks with India
- Special Envoy' To Verify Volcker Charges (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
Separate judicial probe into report to be announced today
- India Could Revise Stance On Iran’S Nuclear Programme: Natwar (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
India, which earlier this year voted in favour of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) motion against Iran’s nuclear programme,
- Welcome Rethink On F-16s (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
President Pervez Musharraf has told the BBC that his government has decided to postpone the purchase of F-16 fighter planes — worth a couple of billion dollars
- To Bring The Feet Back To The Ball (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Nov 07, 2005)
A comprehensive effort comprising long-term programmes is needed to revive the popularity of football in India
- Erosion Of Blair's Authority (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 07, 2005)
The resignation of David Blunkett from Tony Blair's Cabinet in the face of charges of ministerial impropriety holds important lessons for those in public life everywhere.
- Probe Into Oil Scam Ordered (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
The BJP has demanded that the CBI should inquire into the bribes alleged by the Volcker Committee.
- New Confidence To Harness The Growth Potential Of Economy (Hindu, P. A. SESHAN, Nov 07, 2005)
Positive pointers offset oil price, interest rate concerns; bullish fervour on bourses
The anxiety to nurse the growth momentum has perhaps been responsible for the decision of RBI Governor to keep the Bank Rate and the Cash Reserve Ratio unchanged.
- Get It Right (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 07, 2005)
Give a reasoned response not wild theories
- A New Concept Gains Ground (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Nov 07, 2005)
The U.K. experiment of creating technology clusters around education centres has seen quick results.
- Iran: Building On The Revolutionary Agenda (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Nov 07, 2005)
By saying Israel should be wiped off the face of the earth, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has underscored the point that the national consolidation of opinion is his ultimate strength.
- Intolerance Of Dissent (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Nov 07, 2005)
UNITY, uniformity, conformity, consensus — all of them sound so very virtuous. Their desirability is apparent in times of a crisis such as war when the nation’s very survival is at stake.
- The Avian Flu Threat (Dawn, Eric S. Margolis, Nov 07, 2005)
It seems inappropriate to write about anything but the earthquake that devastated Pakistan, but since this writer is deep in northern China, he leaves this tragic subject to colleagues closer to home.
- Bridges Over The Bombs (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 07, 2005)
IT is hard to get inside the minds of people who are prepared to plant bombs in order to destroy innocent lives on buses, markets or in restaurants, especially when the precise identity of the perpetrators remains unknown, as it does with the . . .
- Boom In Civil Aviation Calls For Modern Airport Infrastructure (Hindu, Ramnath Subbu, Nov 07, 2005)
Public-private partnership route for viable growth
"Civil aviation is one sector that will attract huge investments in the next five years."
- Volcker Report (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 07, 2005)
The government probe should establish the veracity of the Volcker findings
- India Growth View Improved, Risks Seen - Rbi Governor (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
India’s growth outlook has improved but global imbalances and high oil prices pose risks and any large interest or exchange rate adjustments could impact the economy indirectly, Reserve Bank of India Chief said on Friday.
- Un Chopper Strays On Indian Side Of Loc (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
In another such incident in post-quake Jammu and Kashmir, the Army on Sunday returned a UN chopper to Pakistan after it landed at Udoosa, two km inside Kaman bridge-the symbol of Indo-Pak bonhomie.
- New Fed Chairman From February — Daunting Task Before Bernanke (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Nov 07, 2005)
To succeed the US Fed Chairman, Mr Alan Greenspan, is a challenge, especially when the successor is a comparatively unknown, albeit brilliant, economist.
- A Wing-Wing Strategy (Indian Express, Jasjit Singh, Nov 07, 2005)
The decision of the Left parties to publicly demonstrate and try to disrupt the India-USA air exercises being held in West Bengal raises many doubts,
- Sleepy Elephant, Hungry Dragon (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Nov 07, 2005)
When the leaders of the subcontinent gather in two weeks at the long delayed South Asian summit in Dhaka, the venue might be more important than the easily forgettable final declaration they would put together.
- Gobal Currencies’ Fluctuation Will Impact India: Rbi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 07, 2005)
India will experience an adverse impact on its economic growth if the valuation of major world currencies varies along with the fluctuation of exchange rate and also any changes in the global interest rates, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) . . .
- Men In Uniform Need A Civil Code (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 07, 2005)
The reputation of the police, never too high in India,
- Culture Is Just The Icing (Business Line, Prashant Sarin , Nov 07, 2005)
Consumer behaviour is largely a matter of the lifecycle stage in a nation's economy at a given point in time and not, as is commonly believed, owing to culture.
Previous 100 Foreign Affairs Articles | Next 100 Foreign Affairs Articles
Home
Page
|
