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- Water Dispute With India (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Aug 04, 2005)
If the recent years of drought, particularly in the south of Pakistan, underscored the importance of more dams to store water, the current floods emphasize the urgency for large dams to prevent such calamities and use the water saved for cultivation.
- No Alternative To Democracy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 04, 2005)
It would be wrong, perhaps, to see too much in Christina Rocca’s views about the relationship between the war on terror and the safety of nuclear weapons on the one hand and President Pervez Musharraf retaining his uniform on the other.
- The World Is Still Round (Dawn, Robert J. Samuelson, Aug 04, 2005)
One of the unheralded contrasts of our time is this: Everywhere we see the increasingly powerful effects of globalization, and yet the single most important reality for the economic well-being of most people is their nationality.
- Prisoner Violence In Sukkur (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 04, 2005)
Prisoner violence broke out yet again in Sukkur Central Jail, which was also the scene of similar rioting last May.
- Judge This Prescription (Indian Express, Manoj Mitta, Aug 04, 2005)
The academic session for students joining high-stake medical or dental courses across the country began on August 1.
- A Severe Identity Crisis In Britain (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Aug 04, 2005)
Britain should follow the U.S. approach to citizenship, which emphasises not only diversity but the ties that bind.
- The Congress And Image Building (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, Aug 04, 2005)
Is there a case for a media policy that is party-centric and not personality driven?
- Iran Willing To Go Ahead With Pipeline Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 04, 2005)
Wants implementation to start by year end
- State Pins Hopes On Growth Initiative (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 04, 2005)
A composite vision of participatory development and freedom of choice: Jayalalithaa
A composite vision of participatory development
World Bank has offered to share cross-country expertise
Transition from agrarian to manufacturing and services sector
- After Fahd (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 04, 2005)
Newly crowned Abdullah must carry forward reforms in Saudi Arabia
- Pruning Of Government (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 04, 2005)
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), at its meeting held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz,
- To Put The Machinery In Place (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 04, 2005)
Extracts from the communique issued by the G8 nations at Gleneagles, July 8
Supporting the UNSG’s work to strengthen the international humanitarian response system:
- Walking History (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 04, 2005)
Modelled on the famous London Walks, a Bangalorean takes you through what he calls Bangalore Walks. ANAND SANKAR falls in step with him
History is not staring at you in Bangalore. Please be patient and sink into the past ARUN PAI
- Mutual Funds Must Invest In Transparency (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Aug 04, 2005)
A large body of investors may want to take advantage of a high equity market via the mutual fund route.
- A Cloudy Alternative (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 04, 2005)
DARK CLOUDS APPEAR to be stealing over the Kyoto Protocol with the signing last week in Laos of the `Asia-Pacific Partnership for Clean Development and Climate' among four Asian countries
- As Insecure As Before (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 04, 2005)
On the eve of another Hiroshima Day, Achin Vanaik exposes the hypocrisy of “responsible” nuclear powers like the US The author is professor of international relations and global politics, Delhi University.
- Suicide Terrorism Spreads (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 04, 2005)
It required London’s 7/7 for the West to realise two things: the lethality of suicide bombers and the centrality of Pakistan in fomenting and preparing the generation next of global jehad, not necessarily in that order.
- Stamp It Out (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 04, 2005)
Everyone from harassed home owner to indigent farmer to reluctant corporate investor has been waiting for this one.
- How A Writer Coped With Trauma (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 04, 2005)
She lost her boyfriend, her best friend and both her grandparents in the same year, any one of which would have been traumatic
- Policy Response Should Be Well Informed About The Costs And Benefits Of Offshoring (Business Line, D. Murali , Aug 04, 2005)
As professionals in the truth business, it is only but fair that we read a hot report titled Truth and consequences of offshoring' by L. Josh Bivens, posted on http://epinet.org, the site of the Economic Policy Institute.
- A Bad Deal With India (Washington Post, Lawrence J. Korb and Peter Ogden, Aug 03, 2005)
Many of the people who are made uncomfortable by President Bush's ideologically driven foreign policy have been pleasantly surprised by his recent decision to supply India with nuclear energy technology.
- Sweeping India Off Its Feet (Indian Express, Kuldip Nayar, Aug 03, 2005)
Whether we make the nuclear club status or not depends on India’s Parliament and the US Congress.
- Islands In The Dangerous Dark (Indian Express, ABHIK NAEEM SIDDIQUI, Aug 03, 2005)
Although a vast amount of work has gone into understanding international terrorism, relatively less has been written on the broad linkage between the local national context and international terrorism.
- Loss Of A Great Leader (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 03, 2005)
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia died in a Riyadh Hospital on Monday after protracted illness. Late King Fahd, 84, was installed as Saudi monarch in 1982 after the death of his elder brother King Khalid.
- Dubai Interlude (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 03, 2005)
In his immediate reaction, Maulana Fazlur Rahman has been quite subdued about his deportation from Dubai.
- New Murree Project (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 03, 2005)
The Government of Punjab has decided to go ahead with construction of New Murree project, an international standard tourist resort at Patriata, about 24 kilometre south east of Murree.
- Dramatic Change Unlikely In Us-Saudi Relations (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Aug 03, 2005)
Saudi King Fahd’s death is unlikely to dramatically alter the kingdom’s relationship with the United States of America, though it may add momentum to calls for political reform in the country.
- The Climate Change Deal (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Aug 03, 2005)
Important India-US deals seem to “come not single spies, but in battalions”, now that mutual suspicion and distrust have given way to trust and confidence.
- No Visa Power (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 03, 2005)
Liberalise entry norms for Chinese visitors
- Classrooms Without Commoners (Times of India, ANIL SADGOPAL, Aug 03, 2005)
The recent debate at the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) on the draft Free and Compulsory Education Bill generated more heat than light.
- Death Of A King (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 03, 2005)
King Fahd, who died on Monday after protracted illness, will be remembered as the architect of modern Saudi Arabia.
- Focus On Basic Services (Times of India, TATHAGATA CHATTERJI, Aug 03, 2005)
The clip-art drawing attention to the National Urban Renewal Mission in the Budget page of the finance ministry's website is a gleaming skyline — a Manhattan sans the Twin Towers.
- Blair’S Delusions (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 03, 2005)
IT was reported the other day in Britain that Tony Blair had told family members and close political allies that he had no intention of contesting another parliamentary election.
- In Praise Of Pcs (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 03, 2005)
Postcards don’t just save money, but also teach you to plan and limit your communication
- Lca And Project Management (Deccan Herald, S R Valluri, Aug 03, 2005)
The Indian LCA programme should have a full time DG-ADA who is professionally knowledgeable
- Extension Of Continental Shelf (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 03, 2005)
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Shahid Karimullah has said that the Pakistan Navy has been vigorously pursuing the case with the Government for extension of continental shelf from 200 to 350 nautical miles.
- Can Examinations Be Stress Free? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 03, 2005)
The rapidly expanding regime of examinations for admission to higher education courses has generated, in recent years, a great deal of debate on the extreme anxiety that it subjects young people to.
- Open Source Software Is A Movement That Is Gathering Momentum (Business Line, D. Murali , Aug 03, 2005)
It may be a matter of time before the Rs 9,990-price tag of HCL on the people's PC launched a couple of days ago loses its sheen,
- Janus-Faced (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Aug 03, 2005)
Have you noticed the marked dichotomy in the behaviour of the same big shots when they are before people in the mass and when they are approached by one of those very people in the throng as an individual?
- Little Credit For Financial Services (Business Line, S. Srinath, Aug 03, 2005)
The recently-concluded Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement,
- The Booming Nuclear Weapons Business (Hindu, George Monbiot, Aug 03, 2005)
August 6 is the 60th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. The nuclear powers are commemorating it in their own special way: by seeking to ensure that the experiment is repeated.
- Fighting Terror Differently (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 03, 2005)
There are reports that the US now intends to put greater emphasis on “ideology” than on military means in the war on terror.
- Get The ‘vittal’ Statistics In Gold And Silver (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2005)
Michael Patrao tells us about Vittal Shet whose intricate designs and carvings in precious metals like gold and silver has brought him name, fame and a huge fan following.
- Growing Up With Magic (Deccan Herald, Kaavya Viiswanathan, Aug 02, 2005)
I wish I could say I started reading Harry Potter before the mania hit, but the first time I ever heard about the books was months after the release of “Sorcerer’s Stone,”
- Ch Rehmat Ali’S Remains (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 02, 2005)
President Pakistan Muslim League has made the much-awaited announcement. At long last, arrangements have been finalized to bring back to Pakistan the remains of late Ch Rehmat Ali, who had the singular distinction to propose the name of Pakistan.
- Time Spent Under Water (Indian Express, Jyoti Punwani, Aug 02, 2005)
That's the one word that best sums up the qualities of Mumbai’s ‘teeming millions’, seeing their conduct on Deluge Tuesday.
- Labour Of Love Frees You From Greed & Discontent (Times of India, SADHU VASWANI, Aug 02, 2005)
An ancient Tao thought says: "Choose a job you love — and you won't have to work a day in your life!" The first secret of success is: Don't work just for wages, work for the love of God.
- Inspiring Autobiography (Hindu, AMBIKA ANANTH, Aug 02, 2005)
Abdul Kalam Aatma Katha: Telugu Translation of "Wings of Fire: An autobiography by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari" by Saroja Prasad; Pub. by Alakananda Prachuranalu, Publication Wing of Ashok Book Centre, Opp. Maris Stella College, Vijayawada-520008.
- Manipur Students Begin Stir Against Centre's "Apathy" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2005)
Naga tribal students against talks
Truck drivers refuse to operate on NH 39
Essential commodities to be brought from Silchar
NGOs, women vigilantes to join stir
- Climate Change: Gleneagles And After (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 02, 2005)
The Gleneagles Summit of the G8 in early July, which British Prime Minister Tony Blair had relied upon to bring the United States in line with the European commitment to targeted reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, has had a contrary outcome.
- Helping Hand In Times Of Need (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 02, 2005)
Extracts from the communique issued by the G8 nations at Gleneagles, July 8
- New `Knowledge' And The Farming Community (Business Line, Jayati Ghosh, Aug 02, 2005)
How farmers get access to knowledge and information about new and existing technologies can be critical in determining the viability of cultivation.
- Sin' Tax: Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't (Business Line, Madan Sabnavis, Aug 02, 2005)
Should cigarette smoking be banned because it is injurious to health?
- Cool Technology (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 02, 2005)
US-Asia-Pacific partnership on clean development to deal with emissions
- Double Standards (Telegraph, Jay Bhattacharjee, Aug 02, 2005)
Why is it that one Japanese MNC clamps down on unions in Gurgaon while another welcomes them in Canada? asks Jay Bhattacharjee
- Acceptability Of Reforms (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Aug 02, 2005)
The challenge before the Prime Minister is to link economic reforms with the lives of the poor people
- Decoding The India Inc. Boom (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 02, 2005)
India Inc Is once again abuzz with news of surging profits and sales. Ever since the watershed of 1991, Indian business has seen at least three cycles of euphoria followed by depression, the most stressful being the 1998-2001 period.
- Kashmir As Catalyst (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 02, 2005)
Terrorist influx into India indicates US pressure on Pakistan is not yielding desired results
- Buta Singh’S Ways (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 02, 2005)
The standoff between Bihar Governor Buta Singh and Chief Secretary G.S. Kang over the transfer of 17 IPS officers has snowballed into a major controversy with Mr Kang having proceeded on long leave in protest against the decision.
- Europe In Crisis (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Aug 02, 2005)
A common theme permeates the European continental countries as they face a future of some uncertainty and foreboding.
- Intra-Kashmir Dialogue Raises Voice (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2005)
Acknowledging the recent Indo-Pak peace initiatives, participants of the first intra-Kashmir dialogue here have appealed to the militant groups and governments of the two countries to effect ceasefire and an end to violence for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
- More To Rally Than Meets The Eye? (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Aug 01, 2005)
The benchmark Sensex shimmied up 91 points in the first 30 minutes of trading last Friday when Indian stockmarkets re-opened for trading after the biggest deluge in history crippled India’s commercial capital and its largest listed company suffered extens
- Learning Losses (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 01, 2005)
Alarming decline in students opting for science stream
- The Holy Cow (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Aug 01, 2005)
December 13, 1982, was a normal day at the UN General Assembly. I was elated that morning as my boss,
- Call A Friend (Times of India, KAMALA BALACHANDRAN, Aug 01, 2005)
Over the years, in buses, in trains, in doctor's waiting room and at parties, I have made innumerable friends.
- Transparent Allotments (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 01, 2005)
Sindh Chief Minister Arbab Ghulam Rahim’s remarks at the opening of a housing industry exhibition in Karachi that his government would enact a law to make the process of land allotments more transparent are welcome.
- Local Bodies: Whose Fiefdom? (Dawn, I. A. Rehman, Aug 01, 2005)
This year's local government elections have generated unprecedented interest among all those who seek power by capturing elective offices.
- There Is No Such Thing As 'Islamic' Terrorism (Times of India, SYED ZAFAR MAHMOOD, Aug 01, 2005)
So-called Islamic organisations are under scrutiny as likely suspects for both the attack on the disputed site in Ayodhya and the suicide bombings in London. This has created two impressions:
- Nuclear Puzzle (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Aug 01, 2005)
The nuclear deal between India and the US contained in the joint statement signed by the Indian Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and the US President, Mr George W. Bush, has been hailed as a spectacular achievement by official quarters as also the . . .
- Germany's Baby Bust (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Aug 01, 2005)
Germany's plunging birth rates are a cause for worry amidst the country's growing aging population.
- Shujaat Is Right (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 01, 2005)
Former Prime Minister and PML President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that the foreign students, studying in seminaries of Pakistan should be allowed to complete their education.
- Gourmet's Pride (Deccan Herald, Rashmi Vasudeva, Aug 01, 2005)
God has given me a gift — the knowledge that as much stress as I take can all be dissolved in food
- Gentle Touch (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 01, 2005)
The impending visit of the external affairs minister, Mr K. Natwar Singh, to Bangladesh will give an opportunity to both the countries to review their ties. It is no secret that relations between the two countries have been far from smooth in the last cou
- Benefits Of Peace Should Be Felt: Dialogue Group (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Aug 01, 2005)
India, Pakistan, militants told to move forward
Take the situation to a non-violent phase
Reopen Poonch-Rawalakot, Mirpur-Jammu and Kargil-Skardu routes
Involve people in peace process
- Asian Markets From Bombay To Sydney Soar To Record Highs -- While China Languishes (Post-gazette, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2005)
Seoul, South Korea -- In Asia, stocks are suddenly hot.
- Effects Of The Yuan Revaluation (Business Line, B. Venkatesh , Jul 31, 2005)
China revalued the yuan last week. What are the implications of this move?
- Mystery Of "Fifth" Suspect Solved (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 31, 2005)
The mystery of a fifth man, suspected to be linked to last week's failed bombings in London, has been solved after the police identified him as among the three arrested in Friday's dramatic raids in west London.
- Presidential Concerns Over The New Rti Act (Hindu, Mandakini Devasher, Jul 31, 2005)
It is clearly in public interest to know what kind of advice the President gives
- Along The Strain Of People’S Anger (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Jul 31, 2005)
August 1 would see the formal release of Professor Amartya Sen’s book The Argumentative Indian (Penguin) at the India Habitat Centre. It’s
- Making World A Better Place (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Jul 31, 2005)
I had two memorable yet totally different experiences from two separate visits one followed by the other.
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