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- Lanka On The Brink (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 15, 2005)
Kumaratunga should not be provoked to war
- Shadow Over The Isle (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 15, 2005)
Will the ceasefire in Sri Lanka survive?
- A Green Revolution For Energy (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Aug 15, 2005)
Soaring crude prices have made it imperative for us to make a conscious effort to drastically reduce our dependence on petroleum and its by-products.
- Costly Education (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 15, 2005)
The SC judgement could lead to social injustice to millions of students
- New Dark Age For Iraqi Women (Hindu, Peter Beaumont, Aug 15, 2005)
Earlier this year I was in Iraq's second city, Basra, lunching with a group of Iraqi women professionals.
- Funeral Mood Descends Upon Neighbourhood (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Aug 15, 2005)
A funeral mood has descended upon the neighbourhood of the official residence of the assassinated Foreign Affairs Minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, who was shot dead by a sniper on Friday.
- Monsoon Magic (Tribune, Ramesh Luthra, Aug 15, 2005)
Moments ago it was bright sunshine accompanied by scorching heat. Making the earth a virtual inferno. Lo! In no time dark clouds hovered all over the sky flying fast with the wind. Sweet rumblings of concealed vapours.
- Few Options Over Oil Price (Hindu, C. R. L. Narasimhan, Aug 15, 2005)
Tough task of spreading burden
It is a fact that the Centre and States are overwhelmingly dependent on petro taxes
- Sme Package: Lingering Lacunae (Hindu, P. M. Mathew, Aug 15, 2005)
The basic issue is a lack of vision of the Government on the role of a vital sub-sector of the economy
There is need for a professional approach to SME policy through proper coordination of initiatives of different agencies
- British Foreign Office Plotted To Kill Netaji In 1941, Says Historian (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 15, 2005)
The British Foreign Office had ordered the assassination of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in March 1941 during his great escape from India and reconfirmed the order in June 1941,
- President Calls For Energy Independence (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 15, 2005)
"Entrust the job to young leadership to achieve the objective in 25 years"
Need to minimise import of fossil fuel stressed
Larger reliance on solar energy suggested
- A Pioneering Tea Wage Pact (Hindu, Indrani Dutta, Aug 15, 2005)
The new settlement has diluted the job norms through some exceptions
The pact transcends traditional areas of employee concern to look at larger industry issues
- The Independent Judge (Tribune, Fali S. Nariman, Aug 15, 2005)
The ultimate saviour of an independent judiciary is the brave, individual judge — if fear is infectious, so is fearlessness! It is because of the fearlessness of some judges (and not their learning) that we fondly remember them.
- Mumbai Tragedy (Statesman, Jagmohan , Aug 15, 2005)
In my recently published book, Soul and Structure of Governance in India,
- Lanka Under Siege (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 15, 2005)
The assassination of Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is a grim reminder that terrorism continues to stalk the island republic.
- Arrogant As Ever (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 15, 2005)
Ulfa seems mentally challenged
- A Future In Gaza (Hindu, Inigo Gilmore, Aug 15, 2005)
The residents of the Muassi settlement in Gaza look forward to being free, without checkpoints, without Israeli soldiers stopping them and demanding ID cards.
- President Calls For Energy Independence (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 15, 2005)
"Entrust the job to young leadership to achieve the objective in 25 years"
Need to minimise import of fossil fuel stressed
Larger reliance on solar energy suggested
- Chandrika To Renew Efforts For Devolution (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Aug 15, 2005)
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga on Sunday said she would "redouble" her efforts to provide for political devolution to find an end to the island-nation's decades-long separatist conflict.
- Worst Case (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 15, 2005)
The savagery in the West Bengal healthcare sector continues unabated. And the worst is reserved for people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
- Energising Self To Take On The Power Challenge (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 15, 2005)
With country’s power sector throwing open several business opportunities for players, India’s power equipment manufacturer — BHEL is gearing up to corner a major share of the market, finds ADITYA RAJ DAS.
- Death Of A Master Diplomat (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 15, 2005)
The assassination of Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar is a monstrous act of terrorist aggression against the Sri Lankan state and against the ceasefire supposedly in place.
- New York's Heart Loses Its Beat (Hindu, Paul Harris, Aug 15, 2005)
It was the spiritual home of Dylan and Kerouac, and the centre of boho culture. But now even Greenwich Village has fallen victim to gentrification.
- Power And Profits In The Wind (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Aug 15, 2005)
Last week,Torben Larsen, my Danish friend, and I flew a cross-country check ride from Bremen to Copenhagen. Most of the 35-minute flight time, the winds were off the ocean and there was not much in the way of strong crosswinds.
- Education De-Reserved (Business Line, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 15, 2005)
The Decision of the seven-judge Supreme Court Bench that the state shall not impose any reservation of seats in unaided private professional colleges is a ruling that has not come in a day too soon.
- To Know Is To Be Free (Telegraph, RABINDRA SEN, Aug 15, 2005)
Recent reports that prisoners are being kept without being charged and without counsel at the American military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have brought into focus the role of media in the protection of human rights.
- Govt Unveils Anti-Hijack Policy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 15, 2005)
The policy, which rules out negotiations with hijackers and provides for death penalty to them, has been welcomed by all political parties.
- Sri Lanka Hunts For Assassins (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 15, 2005)
Though the LTTE denied responsibility for the killing, 15 parties issued a statement blaming the Tigers for the murder
- Requiem For A Peace Process (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 15, 2005)
The assassination of Lakshman Kadirgamar has shattered the last remaining illusions about the peace process in Sri Lanka, about the LTTE, and about Norway's role and abilities as a peace facilitator
- Crisis In Niger — Acute Poverty In A World Of Plenty (Business Line, P. Nagarajan, Aug 15, 2005)
The looming humanitarian crisis in Niger is mostly the result of the tragic failure to effectively tackle the distributive problems in the global village of plenty.
- On Second Thoughts (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 14, 2005)
In philosophical terms, one can be wise only after the event. It was Hegel’s memorable observation that the owl of Minerva flies only after dusk.
- We Want The Centre To Act And Not Wait, Says Tarlochan (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Aug 14, 2005)
National Commission for Minorities Chairman Tarlochan Singh has taken steps to promote goodwill among various religious communities in the country and remove grounds for misunderstanding.
- Last Train From Pakistan (Deccan Herald, Dinesh Kumar, Aug 14, 2005)
14 August, 1947. 11:00 hours. My parents, my siblings and I boarded a tonga with a bare trunk under our feet.
- Train Cops On Crowd Control (Tribune, Monika Saroha and Aditi Datta, Aug 14, 2005)
The brutal assault of innocent workers in Gurgaon is a reflection of the Haryana Police’s inability to tackle protests and demonstrations.
- A Tale Of Morality (Deccan Herald, Vijjay Nair, Aug 14, 2005)
Babyji may not hold any appeal to many of the readers of Deccan Herald. Especially those who hail from south Bangalore and like their novels to be imbued with hues of what is traditionally considered literary.
- Changing The Tracks Of Jaded Diplomacy (Deccan Herald, Sudha Ramachandran, Aug 14, 2005)
Manjrika Sevak’s book Multi-Track Diplomacy between India and Pakistan provides exciting insights into how multi-track diplomacy between these two countries can transform bilateral relations and more importantly, . . .
- Hockney Works (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2005)
Unprecedented demand for David Hockney paintings has prompted the first major London auction house sale of his works, featuring up to 100 examples of his sought-after art.
- Centre And The States — A New Compact (Indian Express, N K Singh, Aug 14, 2005)
Last week, I wrote about the Central Government focusing on their achievements and inadequacies.
- Pakistan Was Not The End In Itself (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 14, 2005)
The nation is celebrating its 58th Independence anniversary today amidst mixed feelings of success and failure on different counts during the last six decades.
- Shaukat Markets Pakistan Well (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 14, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has concluded his visit to Japan and Hong Kong with a grand success in marketing Pakistan for trade and investment.
- Troubled Times (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 14, 2005)
The monster of terrorism stalks the land as Pakistan celebrates the 58th anniversary of its independence today.
- Bush’S Threat To Iran (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2005)
As the impasse between Iran and the European Union on uranium enrichment intensifies,
- Swaminathan: Father Of Green Revolution (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Aug 14, 2005)
M. S. Swaminathan is one of India's and, for that matter, Asia's outstanding scientist.
- Need For Strategy (Statesman, JR MUKHERJEE, Aug 14, 2005)
Increasing people to people contact between India and Pakistan, talk shows on the electronic media, articles in the media and pressure from countries across the globe are steadily creating an influential group of our citizens that favour a peaceful . . .
- One Too Many (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 14, 2005)
Without seeking to challenge the latest scientific pronouncement that men really find it difficult to hear what women are saying, it would be worth drawing attention to the plight of a lorry driver in Malaysia,
- Tokyo Monogatari (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 14, 2005)
Japan is on the turn following its Prime Minister’s decision to embark on a risky gamble. The Lower House has been dissolved and snap elections are scheduled for 9/11,
- Salute To Three Brave Women (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Aug 14, 2005)
Last fortnight I met with three national rainbows, read outstanding women of our country:
- Black Gold Becomes More Gold (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 14, 2005)
Oil prices have raced to record highs of about 67 dollars on Friday a barrel due to increasing demand and lack of spare capacity cushion to production and refinery. The International Energy Agency has cut its estimates of non-Open supply growth while . .
- Battling The Big C (Hindu, Ramya Kannan , Aug 14, 2005)
A profile of Dr. Shanta, chairperson, Cancer Institute, Chennai, who won this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service.
- All Action, No Rhetoric (Hindu, K.K. GOPALAKRISHNAN , Aug 14, 2005)
Eugenia Cano Puga is an internationally known mime artist from Mexico. On a tour of Kerala for research and conducting workshops, she found time to talk about her art form.
- A Market Flourishes Despite Insurgents (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2005)
The high cost of Indian goods is attributed to extortion by insurgent outfits
- Governance Key To `Equitable Growth' (Hindu, M.G. Devasahayam, Aug 14, 2005)
Only in a decentralised scheme of decision-making and implementation can there be meaningful participatory development
- Fatwas' & Dilemma Of Indian Muslims (Hindu, V.M. Habibullah, Aug 14, 2005)
ISLAM IS being portrayed often in the media as a two-headed monster, for wrong reasons — terrorism and `fatwas.'
- A Man Who Transcended The Ethnic Divide (Hindu, V. S. Sambandan, Aug 14, 2005)
Kadirgamar was in many respects the country's crown jewel
- Challenges Facing The Country (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Aug 14, 2005)
Born amid dire predictions of early collapse, Pakistan has proved ill-wishers wrong by its very survival, though it went through the trauma of parting with its distant wing within the first 25 years.
- Evidence Points To Ltte, Says Colombo (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Aug 14, 2005)
Emergency declared; Kadirgamar a hero, says President Chandrika
"There is no other group with weapons like this"
"It is a grave setback to the peace process"
"Status of the ceasefire agreement will continue
- Pronouncing (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 14, 2005)
The English language is full of illogicality. Especially when it comes to pronunciation.
- Lanka Govt Declares Emergency (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Aug 14, 2005)
The LTTE rebels have denied any involvement in the killing and said the government must look at insiders for the killers.
- Norway Flays Kadirgamar Killing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2005)
The US and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan also deplored the killing of Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar.
- Lulled Into Ethereal Bliss (Hindu, NEETA LAL , Aug 14, 2005)
From a honey-citrus wrap to a Dead Sea mineral salt scrub, a repertoire of spa treatments is promising nirvana to a cash-lush clientele.
- Dividends Of Peace For Locals Along The Loc (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2005)
Schools function without fear of shelling from across the border
- Helping Women Prisoners (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Aug 14, 2005)
The stereotype of a jail in Pakistan has not altered over the years.
- Hamas Militants To Stay Armed (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2005)
Hamas leaders say they will increase their force and arms to liberate all of the Palestinian land.
- Mixed Reaction To Court Order (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2005)
Tamil Nadu should go for appeal , says K. Krishnasamy
- Wars Of The 21st Century (Dawn, M.P. Bhandara, Aug 13, 2005)
Writing in these columns on March 30, 2003 on the Iraq war, I had said: “It is a strange war.
- Kadirgamar Assassinated (Deccan Herald, V. S. Sambandan, Aug 13, 2005)
Shot by unidentified gunman near his residence; LTTE hand suspected
- Use Existing Laws (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 13, 2005)
The screw continues to turn. After Tony Blair’s draconian 12-point anti-terrorist plan, a 13th front has emerged: the use of centuries old treason laws against prominent Islamic clerics promoting terrorism.
- The Bindaas Lexicon (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 13, 2005)
The Indians have arrived with their Hinglish and are no longer chamchas
- Ministry Pitches For Sharp Hike In Fuel Prices (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2005)
All state-run oil marketing companies will turn sick if retail prices of petroleum products are not raised, the ministry argues.
- It’S Okay To Ignore A Ringing Cell Phone (Tribune, Paul Levinson, Aug 13, 2005)
There is a famous story about Samuel Taylor Coleridge, author of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.’’
- A.Q. Khan's Kin Held Over Attack On U.K. Diplomats (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Aug 13, 2005)
The police here have detained a son-in-law of Pakistan's disgraced nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan for allegedly assaulting two British diplomats.
- Testing Babur (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 13, 2005)
Pakistan tested its first cruise missile on Thursday, joining a small group of countries capable of producing such projectiles.
- Navy Seeks Patrol Aircraft From Us (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2005)
The US is likely to field a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in the Malabar exercises later this year.
- N-Row: Us Says Iran Must Be Taken To Unsc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2005)
The US State Department said Iran is being ‘given an opportunity to make things right’ but its ‘behaviour’ is being viewed with serious concern.
- Pakistan's Cruise Missile Will Spur Arms Race In Asia, Says Expert (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Aug 13, 2005)
"This sounds an alarm bell for all adjacent regions"
- Sound Strategies Put Railways On Track (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Aug 13, 2005)
Buoyancy in economy has also contributed to the growth in traffic
- Minor Flaw (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 13, 2005)
It is a rare country where the word minority can be made to bear major loads.
- Election Commission Does It Again (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 13, 2005)
When in doubt omit, could well be the new mantra of the Election Commission of India.
- The Continuing Fight Against Corruption (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Aug 13, 2005)
To some people, writing about corruption in Indian public life is tantamount to wasting time and effort because of the intractable nature of the problem.
- Creditors Can Cheer Now (Business Line, S. Murlidharan , Aug 13, 2005)
S. Murlidharan on the semblance of parity between creditors and debtors
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