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Articles 5521 through 5620 of 31829:
- Police Crack Down On Prostitution In Agra (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
More and more girls, some still infants, are being groomed to become prostitutes in the Taj Mahal city of Agra. But the police are determined to end it all.
- The Born Again Terrorist (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
Less than a fortnight after Heathrow, another scare aboard a Northwest Airline flight has the world’s headlines. Perhaps we’d be less scared if we learnt more. There is no convenient ‘us’ and ‘them’ when it comes to terrorism. ‘Converts’ who join . . .
- Fog Of War (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
Call it the fog of war.
- On Quotas, Hasten Slowly (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
The cabinet’s nod to the bill on OBC reservations in institutions of higher education has revived the spectre of 1990. The high emotive potential of the issue should have induced caution.
- Senator Apologises To Indian Student (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Aug 25, 2006)
The US Senator who mocked Indian student Shekhar Ramanuja Sidarth by calling him “Macaca”, a French word for monkey, has telephoned him with a personal apology.
- Stalwart Ally Or Leading Jihadi? (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Aug 25, 2006)
At last, the realisation that Pakistan is running with the hare and hunting with the hounds has dawned on the US, says Anil Narendra.
- India To Continue Nuclear Tests (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 25, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that his country will not forfeit its right to carry out future nuclear tests despite civilian nuclear deal with the United States.
- Anti-Americanism In Russia (Dawn, Rajan Menon, Aug 25, 2006)
The Bush administration’s imposition of sanctions on two Russian companies this month for selling military technology to Iran certainly sends the Kremlin a message — but it won’t be the one the White House has in mind.
- The War In Lebanon (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Aug 25, 2006)
Doubtless the cease-fire in Lebanon is extremely fragile. The UN’s unambiguous condemnation of Israel’s commando raid on a Hezollah stronghold inside southern Lebanon as a “violation” of the Security Council’s unanimous resolution 1701 has not . . .
- Road To Telangana Hyderabad, Congress Politics Are In The Way (Tribune, Ramesh Kandula, Aug 25, 2006)
The indefinite fast undertaken by Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhar Rao is oddly reminiscent of the one in the early 1950s that led to the creation of Andhra state, though no two persons can be as dissimilar as Potti Sriramulu . . .
- Iran, N. Korea Fears A Boost For Patriot Missile: Firm (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Fears of North Korea and Iran seem to be spurring broad interest in Patriot PAC-3 missile upgrades, an executive of Lockheed Martin Corp. the prime contractor, said on Wednesday.
- Tehran Asks West To Outline Timetable: Offer On N-Plan (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Iran’s reply to an offer of incentives to halt nuclear work asks world powers to clarify key points including a timeline to implement the package, Iranian experts with diplomatic contacts said on Thursday.
- Brutality Against Teachers (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 25, 2006)
Things took an ugly turn on Tuesday in Karachi when teachers protesting against the ban on teachers’ union activities in Sindh were treated to the usual highhandedness of the . . .
- Rise Of Women Ceos In Indian Industry (Business Standard, T Thomas, Aug 25, 2006)
Despite familial and societal restrictions, Indian women executives can perform better than their western counterparts.
- Israel May ‘Go It Alone’ Against Iran (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Aug 25, 2006)
Israel “may have to go it alone” against Iran if international efforts to restraint Tehran from pursuing its nuclear programme, which it insists is peaceful, fail.
- Us Says Raid Killed 7 Al Qaeda Operatives, Police Say Locals Targeted (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
US and Afghan forces killed seven suspected Al Qaeda operatives in a pre-dawn raid on Thursday in eastern Afghanistan, the US military said. But police said local families meeting to resolve a dispute were targeted.
- Arms And The Raj (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 25, 2006)
Britain emerged as the world’s sole superpower during the first half of the 19th century. Despite withdrawals from North America between 1837, the date of Victoria’s accession to the throne, and 1861, the . . .
- Rjd, Jd(u) Fight It Out In Lok Sabha (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed scenes similar to a “street fight” with Sadhu Yadav, the RJD MP and brother-in-law of Lalu Prasad, coming close to bashing up Prabhunath Singh of the JD(U) after the House was adjourned in the afternoon following . . .
- Us Claims Killing Of 7 Al-Qaeda Men (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The U.S. military said American and Afghan forces killed seven suspected al-Qaida operatives Thursday after coming under fire during a raid in eastern Afghanistan. Police, however, claimed those killed were members of two families trying to resolve . . .
- Unreality Tv (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 25, 2006)
A college lecturer filing a PIL in Mumbai has led to the information and broadcasting ministry yanking adult content from television across the country.
- Tirumala Temple To Get A Sparkling Look (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Balalayam', performed every 12 years, to conclude on August 25 .
- A Helping Hand For Hiv-Infected (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Women's Co-operative Finance Corporation launches training programme
- Future Of The Nuclear Deal (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Aug 24, 2006)
After having wasted huge amounts of public money for two weeks on puerile controversies generated by the foibles two former Foreign Ministers, Jaswant Singh and Natwar Singh, the Members of the Rajya Sabha showed they are capable . . .
- Alarm On Mumbai-Bound U.S. Plane (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Northwest Airlines flight returns to Amsterdam airport escorted by F-16s; 12 passengers arrested
- Natwar: I Will Serve Nation In Or Out Of Party (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Thousands attend Jaipur rally
- Manmohan: I Have Bush's Assurance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Not compromising strategic programme
- Down But Not Out, Leading Reformist Looks Ahead (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Aug 24, 2006)
A former Speaker of the Majlis,Mehdi Karroubiwas the leading reformist contender in Iran's presidential election of 2005 but lost to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under circumstances he considers improper. In an interview toThe Hinduin Tehran, he discusses . . .
- The Great Hurdle Race For School (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 24, 2006)
In cities all over the country, getting one’s child into a good school is becoming one of the toughest hurdles for parents today. Take Delhi, for instance.
- Israeli Prez In Sex Scam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Israeli police on Wednesday questioned President Moshe Katsav over allegations he forced a former female employee into having sex with him, police said.
- Bottled-Up Plans (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 24, 2006)
There'sll now be bottles full of comments, not all of them objective or scientific, on whose science is better:
- Tatas Swallow 30% Of Glaceau For $677 M (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Executing India Inc’s biggest non-oil foreign acquisition yet, the Tata Group is all set to invest $677 million (Rs 3,152 crore) in Glaceau, for a 30 per cent stake in the US-based flavoured water maker.
- Enforcing The Peace: New Role For Indian Army In Lebanon (Asia Times, Seema Mustafa, Aug 24, 2006)
The Indian Army has no reservations about continuing as part of the strengthened United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, although a final decision is still to be taken by the government.
- Pm Fails To Impress (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s defence of the Indo-US nuclear deal in Rajya Sabha last week may have earned him a lot of admirers and silenced both BJP and the Left, but Organiser is clearly not impressed.
- Road Ahead For N-Deal (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Aug 24, 2006)
AFTER having wasted huge amounts of the tax payer’s money for two weeks on puerile controversies generated by the foibles, two former Foreign Ministers, Mr Jaswant Singh and Mr Natwar Singh, the members of the Rajya Sabha, showed they are capable . . .
- ‘Money Goes To Black Coat, White Coat And Thieves’ (Deccan Herald, CP Bhambhri, Aug 24, 2006)
Janardhan Reddy released 4 video CDs and 1 audio CD. While 3 video CDs showed the conversation (in Hindi & English) among the mine owners, exporters and a ‘sting’ operator, the audio CD . . .
- Big Powers Seek Time To Study Iran Reply (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
World powers need “a few days” to study Iran's response to their offer of incentives to suspend nuclear work some fear may lead to it making atomic weapons, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said on Wednesday.
- Marlboro Lights To Go Up In Smoke? (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
They are the world’s best-selling cigarettes, a fashion prop for celebrities, an icon of marketing and the preferred smoke of millions.
- Discordant Notes (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 24, 2006)
Song and dance over Vande Mataram
- Tata Tea In India Inc`s Biggest Buy Overseas (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Tata Tea’s power brew is getting stronger. In the biggest overseas acquisition by an Indian company, Tata Tea today announced the acquisition of a 30 per cent stake in the US-based Energy Brands Inc (EBI) for $677 million (nearly Rs 3,148 crore), . . .
- India Will Go Beyond Geographical Borders To Protect Interests: Iaf (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Aug 24, 2006)
India will have to “forget geographical boundaries to protect its interests outside its boundaries”, Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi of the Indian Air Force (IAF) said here on Tuesday.
- Bush Phones Musharraf; Me Crisis Discussed (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
US President George W. Bush telephoned President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday and expressed words of appreciation for Pakistan’s support in the global fight against terrorism.
- Nation & States: Iii (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Aug 24, 2006)
UP's economic resurgence cannot be brought about merely by bringing into the state a few industrialists or entrepreneurs.
- Manmohan-Musharraf Meet At Unga Not Ruled Out (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
A meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), scheduled for next month, "cannot be ruled out", Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri said today.
- If We Require N-Tests, We Will Have Right To Decide, Says Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Brushing aside speculation that India had signed away its sovereign right over its strategic programme with the Indo-US nuclear agreement, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted in the Lok Sabha today that the deal would not close . . .
- Mba: Needs Of The Modern Day (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 24, 2006)
Each student comes from a different background and hence the priorities vary.
- Mass Hysteria (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 24, 2006)
Miracles are born of blind faith and insecurity.
- Singh, The Gladiator? (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Aug 24, 2006)
Dr Singh was clever enough to speak a lot, leaving the main contentious issue at bay.
- A Bitter Pill To Swallow (Deccan Herald, KATHYAYINI CHAMARAJ, Aug 24, 2006)
Citizens rights seem to be the ultimate price demanded for implementing JNNURM.
- Looking For Items Instead Of The Person (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Aug 24, 2006)
Analysis- Farcical security measures in airlines have been enforced more on the British side of the Atlantic than American, to the discomfort and fury of both the crew and passengers.
- Illusions On Sale (Deccan Herald, Don Lee , Aug 24, 2006)
In this populous city of fanatical shoppers, Plaza 66 is what some locals call a gui gouwu zhongxin — a ghost mall. The prices are so high that no one buys much. But then, no one really cares.
- Parity’, Did You Say? (Indian Express, Arun Shourie, Aug 24, 2006)
While India fantasises about “parity”, the US aims to acquire, in the form of an “ally”, an instrument that will do its bidding because it is dependent on the US, says Arun Shourie in the final part of his series on the nuclear deal.
- A Shame For Congress (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 24, 2006)
In the latest judicial rebuke of the Bush administration’s tactics against terrorism, a federal judge in Detroit ruled last week that warrantless wiretapping of US citizens violates the Constitution and federal law.
- Us Dismisses Syrian Objections To Lebanese Force (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
The United States on Wednesday flatly dismissed Syria's strong objections to the possible deployment of a multinational force along the Syria-Lebanon border.
- Ramadoss’ Defence Of Colas Angers Mps (Asia Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Colas seem to be losing their fizz in India, with parliamentarians, environmentalists and ordinary citizens demanding a complete ban on carbonated drinks, which according to a recent study contains high quantities of pesticides, which are health hazards.
- Sez Numbers Game (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 24, 2006)
The 46 new special economic zones (SEZ) cleared by the government takes the total to 150, the ceiling set by the empowered group of ministers. The government is still to decide on the many remaining proposals.
- Demise Of The Development Round (The Economic Times, JOSEPH E STIGLITZ, Aug 24, 2006)
Hopes for a development round in world trade — opening up opportunities for developing countries to grow and reduce poverty — now seem dashed.
- Anxious Lebanese Ponder Post-War Life With Hizbollah (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
A Pakistan-born Australian architect was jailed for 20 years today for planning bomb attacks in Sydney, a court official said.
- Asean Urges Wto To Resume Trade Talks Before 2006-End (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to resume trade negotiations before the end of 2006, saying breakthroughs must be forged in agriculture and market access.
- No Commitment On Future N-Tests: Pm (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today categorically told the Lok Sabha that India was not willing to give any commitment on future nuclear tests.
- Biblical Water System Found (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 24, 2006)
Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed an ancient water system which was modified by the conquering Persians to turn the desert into a paradise.
- Shift In Opinion On Iraq War: Poll (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Americans increasingly see the war in Iraq as distinct from the fight against terrorism, and nearly half believe president Bush has focused too much on Iraq to the exclusion of other threats, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
- Archaeology And The Vedas (Daily Excelsior, Abhijit Pathak, Aug 24, 2006)
Harappan studies have reshaped our understanding of the urban efflorescence in South Asia.
- Three Cheers (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 24, 2006)
The statement of Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss seeking to clear the pesticide controversy in cola drinks must be seen in its proper perspective.
- Shameful Indeed (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 24, 2006)
It is a matter of deep regret and shame that close on the heels of the Srinagar sex scandal another instance of exploitation of women has come to light in the State.
- Right, Left Refuse To Swallow Pm's Energy Security Bait (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday once again tried to sell the Indo-US nuclear deal to Parliament by stressing how it was in India's interest to have good relations with all major powers, including the US.
- Mourn, Reflect, Hope... (OutLook, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Aug 24, 2006)
A perfidious piece of legislation, the Quota Bill, is about to arrive. The dark clouds it brings in its wake will dissipate only when this crisis becomes an occasion for genuine soul searching, for focusing attention on the meaning of citizenship . . .
- Iran’S No (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 24, 2006)
The much-awaited Iranian response to the UN Security Council’s demand that Teheran should suspend its uranium enrichment programme by August 31 or face economic sanctions has created a tricky situation.
- Thorn In The Side (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 24, 2006)
One of the most serious threats to India's security is from the proxy war unleashed against it on the eastern front, says Hiranmay Karlekar.
- Bush To Raise Funds For Indian Baiter (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
President George W. Bush has no reservations about raising money for a Republican Senator under sharp criticism for calling a rival-campaign worker of Indian descent “macaca,” the White House said today.
- Israel’S Prez Quizzed In Sexual Misconduct Case (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
The police questioned Israeli President Moshe Katsav for several hours today as part of a probe into allegations of sexual harassment and graft.
- Iran Wants Talks, France Says Stop Atomic Work First (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
World powers, which backed a package to defuse a dispute with Iran over its nuclear ambitions are ready to respond to Iran’s call for talks but only if it first suspends uranium enrichment, France said today.
- India Free To Conduct N-Tests: Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Allaying fears about the Indo-US nuclear agreement being detrimental to India’s long term strategic interests, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today said India would abide by the “unilateral moratorium” on nuclear tests but would be free to . . .
- Bjp Mulls Case Against Arjun (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Stepping up its attack on Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh over the Vande Mataram issue, the BJP yesterday said it was contemplating legal action against him for “insulting” the national song by declaring there was no compulsion . . .
- Israel Deliberately Hit Civilian Targets: Amnesty (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
A report by the human rights organisation Amnesty International accuses Israel of deliberately attacking civilian targets during the recent conflict in Lebanon.
- Nuke-Switch Option Not Clear: Pm (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh admitted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that there was a question mark over the inter-changeability option — from the civilian to military and vice versa—in the separation plan New Delhi has furnished to Washington . . .
- Tehran's Response (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 24, 2006)
Keeping to the deadline it had named for its response, Iran gave its formal reply on Tuesday regarding the package of nuclear "incentives" the west had offered it. Predictably, it ignored the demand by the UN Security Council that it freeze its . . .
- Elders Concerned Over Farmers’ Suicides (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Members in the Rajya Sabha today expressed concern over the rising cases of suicides by farmers and demanded an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for foodgrains.
- Indian Fliers In F-16 Fear Zone (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
F-16 fighter jets scrambled to escort a Mumbai-bound plane back to Amsterdam today, triggering a nerve-wracking wait on the tarmac that culminated in the arrest of 12 passengers who aroused the crew’s “suspicion”.
- Victory Elusive In Modern War And Politics (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 24, 2006)
In the wake of the war in southern Lebanon, claims of victory are legion. Hardly had the shooting stopped than Sheik Hassan Nasrallah was asserting that Hezbollah had triumphed. Others see Syria or Iran or even Shiite Islam as the big winner.
- Shed Passive Approach To Security (Tribune, P.C. Dogra, Aug 24, 2006)
Another strike at Mumbai has benumbed our nerves and made us feel helpless in the face of the inevitable. India’s history right from 1947 onwards had been to yield, to buy peace.
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