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Articles 921 through 1020 of 8510:
- All The Bidders For A Troubled Bank (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Sep 14, 2006)
Just a fortnight ago, when United Western Bank (UWB) topped the first-ever customer satisfaction survey of banks, the findings and timing of the survey seemed outlandish.
- War On Terror, Ties With India: European Leaders Praise Pakistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
European Parliament President Josep Borrell Fontelles on Wednesday praised Pakistan for its efforts to improve relations with India and its front-line role in the ‘war on terror’.
- Terror Has Many Victims (Deccan Herald, Rachna Bisht Rawat, Sep 14, 2006)
When night falls, the lights of distant hill villages sparkle in the dark and the head lights of approaching vehicles make fascinating circles of yellow on dark pools of fallen rain water...
- Changing Labels Takes Time (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 14, 2006)
Old-fashioned packaging makes consumers think of botulism, not of the Empire.
- A Lib-Left Take On Terror (Pioneer, Hari Om, Sep 14, 2006)
On September 5, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh summoned Chief Ministers for an important meeting. The stated objective was to discuss "internal security issues" and find ways and means to surmount the problem being posed by terrorists.
- `System Has Become More Pervasive' (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Interview with Martin Macwan, founder of Navsarjan.
- Captured Live (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian literature, both in English and in the regional languages, has recorded the practice of untouchability in great detail.
- Death Squads Kill 60 In Iraq (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Police recovered 60 bodies over the past day across Baghdad, most bound and tortured, officials said on Wednesday, highlighting how sectarian death squads are still plaguing the Iraqi capital despite a major security drive.
- Talks Between Manmohan, Musharraf Should Be Productive, Says Cpi (M) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The leadership of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) would like the proposed meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the XIV Non-aligned summit in Havana "to be productive . . .
- Before The Storm (Telegraph, SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE, Sep 14, 2006)
A major turbulence is brewing in Manipur. On Monday, the police foiled an attempt by protesters to march through the streets of Imphal over the detention of two human rights activists.
- Two Killed, 20 Injured In Montreal School Shooting (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
A gunman sporting a Mohawk haircut and a black trenchcoat opened fire with an AK-47 rifle at a Canadian college on Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring 20 before police shot him dead, officials, witnesses and news reports said here.
- Dalai Lama To Get Highest Us Civilian Honour (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to award the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader, the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest US civilian honour.
- Has Musharraf Caved In To The Mullahs? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 13, 2006)
What, in God’s name, is going on? Has President Pervez Musharraf “caved in” to the mullahs, as a respected British paper commented yesterday, or is there something we have missed because we are so stupid? We refer to the government’s widely . . . .
- Laws Of Motion (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 13, 2006)
The 21st century will be an age of significant demographic changes around the world. Along with increasing globalisation - particularly the expansion of international trade and other forms of interdependence - our world is marked by increasing . . .
- Musharraf In Kabul (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 13, 2006)
Pashtunistan, Balochistan being ravaged by war An air of unreality and contradiction, even dark humour, marked General Musharraf’s summit meeting with Mr Hamid Karzai in Kabul. “Let me say neither the Government of Pakistan nor ISI is involved . . .
- Who Is The Real Handicap (Daily Excelsior, Gambhira Bhushan Bazaz, Sep 13, 2006)
During pregnancy, the mother and father look forward to their baby's arrival, with pride and joy.
- Will To Fight Terror? (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, Sep 13, 2006)
With terrorism and naxalism posing major threats to India's internal security, the Prime Minister Manmohan convened a meeting of chief ministers on September 5 to share with them the Centre's concerns over the menace which have taken 'inter-state . . .
- Ignoring Indigenous Drug R&d (The Economic Times, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Sep 13, 2006)
The pharmaceutical industry’s capacity to innovate and grow is often governed by the external environment.
- In Latin America, Dragon Flies High (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Sep 13, 2006)
As Dr Manmohan Singh completes his visit to Brazil, the first bilateral visit to Latin America by an Indian PM in 38 years, he would find China miles ahead in cultivating this important part of the world.
- Human Rights Body Slams Security Forces, Militants (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Sep 13, 2006)
Abuses in the backdrop of political systems failure HRW to release a similar report on human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on September 21
- China Resents Noble Nomination (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
China today strongly questioned the intentions of those who nominated “secessionist” Ms Rebiya Kadeer for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize after a court in the Communist nation sentenced her for leaking state secrets and endangering national security.
- Bashing Pakistan (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Sep 13, 2006)
It seems no matter what we do as a country in the context of the war on terror, we will continue to be the West's whipping boy -- especially the US media. Given the close links with this media and the US Administration -- the two together having . . .
- Autonomy For Na (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 13, 2006)
Of late there has been frustration at the ambiguity surrounding the constitutional status of the Northern Areas and the desire among its population to have greater say in the running of their affairs. Both concerns are valid and need to be . . .
- Ensuring Security In The Age Of Global Terror (Hindu, A.S. Kalkat , Sep 13, 2006)
A structured two-pronged approach is needed to combat terrorism. First, a set of laws or `rules of engagement' for dealing with terrorists. Secondly, a special force with the authority to operate domestically and externally.
- Us Safety Hinges On Iraq Outcome: Bush (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 13, 2006)
President George W. Bush on Monday said the United States was engaged in “a struggle for civilisation” and stressed that the safety of America “depends on the outcome of the battle in the streets of Baghdad.”
- Musharraf For Results In Talks With Manmohan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 12, 2006)
Also to address Global Discourse on Kashmir Musharraf and Manmohan to have "detailed discussions on a broad agenda which will include Jammu and Kashmir, the peace process and whatever else they want to talk about" .
- In Year 5, Ground Zero Falls Silent (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
The World Trade Center site fell silent four times - twice each to mark jetliner crashes and the collapse of its iconic towers - and solemn remembrances were held around the United States and around the world on Monday to mark the fifth anniversary . . .
- Thorns In The Bush (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 12, 2006)
George W Bush may justify his war against terror but invasion of Iraq and questionable interrogation tactics are still inexcusable.’ — By Shyam Bhatia
- An Icon And Her Cult (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Sep 12, 2006)
When I was young, Nehru was my hero. He was an enchanting speaker and a great communicator, and I was quite under his thrall. So I went through school and college without entertaining any doubts about nationalization and commanding heights.
- Anti-Islamic Feelings (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Sep 12, 2006)
‘The events that lead up to the fifth anniversary of Sept 11 attacks indicate the West’s growing suspicion of Islam.’ — By Michael Jansen
- Govt Slammed Over Choice Of New Army Chief In Nepal (Indian Express, BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, Sep 12, 2006)
Lawmakers and human rights groups criticised Nepal’s government on Monday for appointing a new army chief who is accused of having a major role in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests earlier this year.
- Musharraf For Substantive Talks With Manmohan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Monday said he was looking forward to his talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Havana at the end of this week.
- Musharraf Optimistic About Talks With Singh (Pakistan Observer, Mahmood Hussain, Sep 12, 2006)
The President Gen. Pervez Musharraf left here on Monday for Belgium for talks with the European Union (EU) leaders, as part of tour that will include visits to Cuba, the United Nations and Washington. Members of the Cabinet and senior officials . . .
- Probe Into Indian Bombings Evades Evidence Of Hindu Involvement (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Sep 12, 2006)
While the intelligence agencies are once again suspecting outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), atleast three senior Indian ministers have shown discontent at the investigations of the Malegaon bombing.
- Summer Of Dissent And Dispossession (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 12, 2006)
If there are slums in Delhi, the Government should be blamed as these structures cannot come into existence without its knowledge, says Suvrokamal Dutta.
- Five Years On (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 12, 2006)
Exactly five years ago, on September 11, I was sitting with Pakistan's then foreign minister Abdul Sattar in the Foreign Office at 1 pm. The main thrust of our meeting was Pakistan's pro-Taliban policy and the urgency to change it.
- Social Work In Global Perspective (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
Coauthored by professionals who have had ample and rich experience in dealing with people from countries other than their own their writing has a ring of authenticity and authority.
- 3 Militants, Spo Killed; Pdp Activist Shot At (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
Three militants, including two exfiltrators, and a Special Police Officer were killed and two soldiers injured in separate encounters in Kashmir, where radicals shot at and injured a ruling PDP’s worker in Anantnag.
- Blast Kills Afghan Governor (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
An Afghan provincial governor was assassinated by a suicide bomber on Sunday, as Nato said it killed 34 more Taliban fighters in its biggest offensive against the resurgent group.
- Business As Usual (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Sep 11, 2006)
Self-appointed historians have been suggesting that just as the assassination of a little-known Austrian prince became the defining moment of the twentieth century, so too was 9/11 for the twenty-first.
- From Tragedy To Disaster (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 11, 2006)
Five years after the Al Qaeda’s spectacular attack on the United States, the ensuing “war on terror” has gone badly wrong.
- Lessons From Terror (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Sep 11, 2006)
Five years since 9/11, and we are still being told that the world has changed forever.
- Day Of Terror - A Grisly Reminiscence (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 11, 2006)
Exactly five years back, September 11, 2001 acquired historical significance as this day got christened as a Day of Terror.
- Iranian Jews Sue Former President In Us; Allege Kidnappings (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
A group of Jewish Iranians who say their missing relatives were kidnapped and tortured by the Iranian government have sued the country's former president, delivering the summons to him directly while he was visiting the United States.
- Hudood Changes A Test For Musharraf (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 11, 2006)
Opposition, sections in ruling party against amendments
- All The Bidders For A Troubled Bank (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Sep 11, 2006)
Just a fortnight ago, when United Western Bank (UWB) topped the first-ever customer satisfaction survey of banks, the findings and timing of the survey seemed outlandish.
- A Just Cause (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 11, 2006)
This is a war between progress and regress
- Remember The Unseen Victim (The Financial Express, MIR ALI RAZA, Sep 11, 2006)
Of all the nationalities represented among the victims of 9/11, Indians ranked third, after citizens of the USA and UK. Every year, we remember these decent human beings, victims of a senseless act of violence.
- Neo-Colonialism In The Name Of Aid (Pioneer, Azim A Khan Sherwani, Sep 11, 2006)
Rich countries have a moral imperative to combat world poverty to prevent the 'silent' tsunamis of 30,000 children dying from poverty related illnesses every week. 2,800 million people, constituting 46 per cent of humanity, live below the poverty line.
- Time To Rewrite The Future (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Sep 11, 2006)
Domestic violence has plagued marriages since the dawn of history.
- A New Idea Was Born (Deccan Herald, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU, Sep 11, 2006)
Gandhiji had passed through a serious illness early in 1919. Almost from his sick bed he begged the Viceroy not to give his consent to the Rowlatt Bills.
- West Asia In Turmoil (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 11, 2006)
On the morning of September 11, 2001, as hijackers crashed airplanes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania, few would have guessed the dramatic repercussions of these actions on West Asia.
- End Trial By Media: Law Panel (Pioneer, Abraham Thomas, Sep 11, 2006)
The Law Commission has recommended that the Government ensure that journalists covering court proceedings are trained in certain aspects of law.
- Utterly Sick (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 10, 2006)
Causes of perversion must be examined
When Sadat Hasan Manto made a comment on the perversion of society through one of his short stories where an aged dead woman is raped by a disturbed youth, readers were revolted.
- Only Through Dialogue (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Sep 10, 2006)
I HAD the privilege of meeting Akbar Khan Bugti, the slain Baloch leader, after the birth of Bangladesh and before the Shimla conference. My main purpose of visit to Pakistan was to interview Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, then
- Losing The Plot Over Five Years (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 10, 2006)
Five years after September 11, 2001, it is clear that President George W. Bush and the US have lost their way. The war has had its successes.
- Nawab Akbar Bugti As I Knew Him (Dawn, M.P. Bhandara, Sep 10, 2006)
“At once insanely proud and filled with hatred, omniscient and doubting everything, cold and violently passionate, contemptuous and self abasing, tormented and detached, surrounded by devoted followers...
- A Sepia Portrait (Hindu, Sudha Mahalingam, Sep 10, 2006)
How does it feel to step into a sepia portrait? You will find out if you visit Toledo, Iberia's Rome, Damascus and Cairo, all rolled into one.
- For Whose Peace? (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 10, 2006)
At Havana, the media attention will be riveted on the Manmohan Singh-Pervez Musharraf sideline talks. In the media circus that will ensue, few will recall the original slogans behind non-alignment and, like on previous occasions, the event will pass . . .
- Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy Adopted By U.N. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2006)
The U.N. General Assembly adopted on Friday a global strategy designed as a unique instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to combat terrorism.
- Us Continues To Hunt Terrorists, Says Bush (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2006)
US President George W Bush assured Americans on Saturday that the United States was relentlessly hunting down suspected terrorists in order to avoid a new attack.
- The Trail Of Justice (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 10, 2006)
The unrelenting public gaze unleashed by the Jessica Lal judgment in late February appeared to have had the salutary effect of stirring into action a criminal justice system renowned for its lethargy.
- Weapon Supply: Ltte Role Under Probe (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2006)
Nellore police team in Chennai for investigating possible connection
- The Trail Of Justice (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 09, 2006)
The unrelenting public gaze unleashed by the Jessica Lal judgment in late February appeared to have had the salutary effect of stirring into action a criminal justice system renowned for its lethargy.
- Kabul Blast Kills 16 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 09, 2006)
A huge car bomb exploded near the US embassy in Kabul on Friday, killing at least 16 people, including two U.S. soldiers and about seven foreigners, police and witnesses said.
- 3 Killed, 14 Hurt In Baluchistan Blast (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 09, 2006)
The situation in Baluchistan continues to remain unstable and unpredictable, 13 days after the killing of senior Baluch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti.
- China’S Foreign Policy (Tribune, S.P. Seth, Sep 09, 2006)
I would appear that China’s former president and party general secretary, Jiang Zemin, is not quite ready yet to retire into political oblivion. He wanted a role like Deng Xiaoping as the ultimate arbiter of Chinese politics and policies even after . . .
- For Whose Peace? (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 09, 2006)
At Havana, the media attention will be riveted on the Manmohan Singh-Pervez Musharraf sideline talks. In the media circus that will ensue, few will recall the original slogans behind non-alignment and, like on previous occasions, the event will . . .
- Arms Haul Boosts Ap Anti-Maoist Drive (Pioneer, Omer Farooq, Sep 09, 2006)
In the biggest ever such operation against the outlawed Maoists in the country, the Andhra Pradesh Police has recovered a mind boggling 875 sophisticated rockets along with several rocket launchers and other explosives in two districts of Mahbubnagar . .
- Balochistan After Bugti (Dawn, Sherry Rehman, Sep 09, 2006)
History and nature have one thing in common. They rarely teach lessons without bloodshed and trauma. Although we have never officially embraced it as a potentially preventable wound, one of the lessons etched like a deep scar on our body politic . . .
- Demand By Bugti’S Sons (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 09, 2006)
The crisis in Balochistan is nowhere near being resolved. The mystery surrounding the death and burial of Nawab Akbar Bugti has heightened people’s anger and resentment.
- Losing The Plot Over Five Years (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 09, 2006)
Five years after September 11, 2001, it is clear that President George W. Bush and the US have lost their way. The war has had its successes. The Taliban, which sheltered al-Qaeda, have been toppled; key personnel have been killed or captured; . . .
- Seeking Joint Responses To Global Challenges (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 09, 2006)
Asia and Europe look to the future on ASEM's tenth anniversary.
- Myanmar: Junta Blamed Over Tribes' Poor Health (Hindu, John Aglionby , Sep 09, 2006)
The tribes of eastern Myanmar (Burma) have some of the worst health conditions in the world as a result of persecution by the junta, a report published on Thursday reveals.
- `Expedite Works In Theerthamalai Temple Before September 30' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 08, 2006)
Collector M. Chandrasekaran instructed PWD officials to expedite the development works in Theerthamalai temple in Harur taluk before September 30.
- What The Heart Does Not Feel, The Eye Cannot See (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Sep 08, 2006)
After 15 years of a battering from hostile policies and governments, the world of the peasant has turned highly fragile. But the onus of changing is on the farmer. Not on those driving a cruel process and system.
- The Queen’S English In India (Tribune, Harish Dhillon, Sep 08, 2006)
I read a hilarious book, “Eats, Shoots and Leaves”, which deals with the corruption of the Queen’s English due to negligence in the use of punctuation. But the corruption in Newspaper English in India stems largely from a transference of usage . . .
- Progress At What Cost? (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Sep 08, 2006)
The government is concerned about statistics and graphs on GDP but not greenery and the welfare of people.
- Cbi Pleads For Death Sentence In Mattoo Case (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 08, 2006)
Pointing out that they have enough circumstantial evidence, the CBI today asserted before the Delhi High Court that Santosh Singh, accused of raping and killing Priyadarshani Mattoo, should be awarded death sentence for the offence.
- Minor 'Scuffle' In Kashmir Politics (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Sep 08, 2006)
Politics rarely takes a holiday and events in Kashmir are of interest as there is a minor 'scuffle' for control and clearly it did not succeed.
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