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Articles 9621 through 9720 of 31829:
- Endorsement Followed Intense Debate On Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Lawmakers move about a dozen amendments and some even insisted on a division
- N-Deal Clears First Hurdle In Us Congress (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jun 29, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear deal cleared its first major hurdle in the Congress yesterday afternoon as the Bill that seeks to allow this cooperation sailed through the House International Relations Committee (HIRC) with strong bipartisan support.
- Don’T Repeat Mistakes (Tribune, Harwant Singh, Jun 29, 2006)
An agreement for mutual withdrawal of troops from the Siachen area could not be reached due to Pakistan’s intransigence in authenticating the positions physically held by Indian troops.
- Voting On N-Deal (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Jun 29, 2006)
President Franklin Roosevelt, as soon as he took over as President at the darkest hour of US history – the Great Depression – spoke to his countrymen in his inaugural address and told them “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
- Engage With Open Eyes (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- More Troops For War On Terror: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 29, 2006)
This disproves Kabul's charge of Islamabad helping militants in Afghanistan, says Kasuri
- Cpm Objects To Several Clauses In N-Deal Bill (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The CPM on Wednesday said the amendments in India-US nuclear Bill "completely contradicts the assurances given by the UPA that India will not become prey to United States' carrot-and-stick policy".
- Israeli Forces Enter Gaza Strip (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Israel launched multiple air strikes on the Gaza Strip as troops in tanks, armoured cars and bulldozers with lights blazing rolled several kilometers into southern Gaza where the missing serviceman was believed to be held, pushing into disused . . .
- Pakistan Voices Concern Over Deal (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Pakistan Wednesday reiterated its concerns over the US-India civilian nuclear cooperation deal, following the approval of a draft bill on the agreement by the American House of Representatives’ International Relations Committee.
- Small Is Beautiful (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 29, 2006)
The lead article in the latest issue of Organiser sharply attacks the entry of big business in retail and flays the Left for opposing FDI but welcoming Indian corporates into the sector.
- Sonia Is Nac’S Lifeline, But Will She Oblige? (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Jun 29, 2006)
With Sonia Gandhi yet to reveal her mind on the future of the National Advisory Council, there is growing concern within the Congress and Left that it may become dysfunctional — even if it is not formally disbanded — unless the Congress president . . .
- In Giving, Buffet Completed The Circle Of Capitalism (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Jun 29, 2006)
He demonstrated that essentially, that creating and giving wealth are two sides of the same gold coin
- A Deal Between Democracies (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 29, 2006)
It’s become a cliche‚ to speak of the US-India relationship as a bond between the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy.
- Imperial Apologists Peddle Poisonous Fairytale (Hindu, Priyamvada Gopal, Jun 29, 2006)
Neocon ideologues are being given free rein by the media to rewrite the history of Britain's empire and whitewash its crimes.
A wilful ignorance of other people's cultures and histories encourages the notion that freedom is intrinsically Western
. . .
- India Not To Cap N-Programme (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jun 29, 2006)
The Manmohan Singh Government believes that the 37/5 mark-up or vote in the House International Relations Committee in Washington yesterday outlines the legal basis for full Indo-US cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
- Cop Accused Of Molesting Us Tourist Suspended (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Umendra Mishra, a crime branch officer of Bilaspur Police accused of molesting an American tourist, was suspended by the Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday.
- On To Round Two (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 29, 2006)
The overwhelming approval by the International Relations Committee of the US House of Representatives of the Indo-US nuclear deal augurs well.
- India, Pak Have Made Progress On Kashmir: Us (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Observing that India and Pakistan have made "significant" progress towards resolving the Kashmir issue, the United States has said it supports dialogue and confidence-building measures between the two countries.
- Strategic Partner Or Threat? (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jun 29, 2006)
Nothing symbolises the confusion and ambivalence in our approach to relations with China more than the contradictory statements about Sino-Indian relations that have emanated from our Defence and External Affairs Ministries over the past year.
- Threat Rewarded, Docility Ignored (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 29, 2006)
It is strange to see the Government providing relief packages to terrorists, but leaving Hindu victims to fend for themselves, notes YK Sharma
- Khamenei Virtually Rules Out Talks With Us (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said negotiations with the United States on the nuclear program would be of no use to Iran, state television reported on Tuesday.
- Emergence Of Soulless Sirens (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Jun 29, 2006)
In a world where infamy is better than obscurity, grabbing media attention through vulgarity is a big temptation, writes Anuradha Dutt.
- Us Senate Panel To Vote On Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Today (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 29, 2006)
A key US Senate panel will consider a bill today to 'mark up' the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, a second major hurdle to cross for the approval of the landmark agreement.
- Blackwell Hopeful Congress Would Clear Indo-Us Nuke Deal (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Lauding House International Commitee's endorsement of a bill to implement the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, former US ambassador to India Robert Blackwell today said he was optimistic that the similar bill in the corresponding Senate committee . . .
- No N-Cap, Iran Stand Shift: Delhi (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
India today ruled out capping its strategic programme or diluting its stand on Iran but feels the “first and most important hurdle” in the implementation of the nuclear deal with Washing-ton has been removed with last night’s crucial voting in a . . .
- Now, Maoists Launch Diplomacy Offensive (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jun 29, 2006)
After 10 years of guerrilla warfare, Nepal’s Maoist rebels exchanged their guns for diplomacy, kicking off international lobbying for their cause with a rendezvous with Indian ambassador to Nepal Mr Shiv Shankar Mukherjee at the latter’s office in . . .
- Us Senate Committee To Vote On Indo-Us N-Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
A key US Senate panel will consider a bill on Thursday to 'mark up' the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, a second major hurdle to cross for the approval of the landmark agreement.
- Job Of The Cop (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, Jun 29, 2006)
Beyond Crime And Criminal Law
Sankar Sen
Policing, despite many existing stereotypes, is an extraordinarily complex endeavour.
- "If You Want To Be Treated Like India, Be Like India" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Even as the landmark India-United States nuclear deal sailed through the 50-member International Relations Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, supporters in the House termed it a defining moment in relations between the two countries.
- Nuclear Fuel Supplies Issue Still Remains (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Government determined not to allow deal to become an "albatross" around the neck
- Mapping India From The Sky (Daily Excelsior, G V Joshi, Jun 29, 2006)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), launched Cartosat-1 weighing 1,560 kg to its polar orbit in space 600 km above the earth from the newly built second launch pad at Sriharikota using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in 2005.
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal: Round 1 Won, Worries On Finer Points (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Asserting that India has crossed the "most important hurdle" in the path of the India-US civilian nuclear cooperation deal, senior Government officials here on Wednesday said they are optimistic that the same degree of bipartisan support, perhaps better,
- Resume Talks, S Korea Tells Usa (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
South Korea’s unification minister today pressed for reopening dialogue between the USA and North Korea, which he felt was crucial to solve the tension over Pyongyang’s missile launch threat.
- 2 British Soldiers, 13 Taliban Killed In Afghan Violence (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Militants killed two British soldiers in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, while 11 suspected Taliban fighters and two Afghan troops died following an insurgent ambush, officials said.
- Pakistani Chicken Diners Turn Finger-Orderin' Good (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
What's chicken wings in sign language? The staff at a new Karachi KFC know the answer.
- Rs.521-Crore Scheme For Wayanad Submitted To Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The State Government has submitted a Rs.521-crore scheme to the Union Government for assistance to revive the crisis-ridden farm sector of Wayanad district.
- U.S. Bill Confirms Our Fears, Says Cpi(m) (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
"Adhere to foreign policy commitments"
"India's moratorium on nuclear tests cannot be subservient to U.S. conditionalities"
Bill seeks to force India to comply with FMCT
- Tiger Terror (OutLook, B Raman, Jun 29, 2006)
LTTE is being ruthless as ever, forever evolving its tactics and strategy - rejection of the conciliatory offer and assassinating Major General Parami Kulatunge are only the latest in the gruesome series of never-ending terror acts.
- The Jehadi Kitchen Diary (OutLook, B Raman, Jun 29, 2006)
What's cooking in the jehadi kitchen? What's boiling in the cauldron? What's simmering? Well, here's the full monty: a compilation of various news and intelligence stories with the author's insights and commentary.
- Dangerous Dollar Dependence (OutLook, Editorial, Outlook, Jun 29, 2006)
The world economy's reliance on the dollar smacks of dysfunctional co-dependence whereby the US and the rest of the world both rely on the dollar's strength, but neither is well served by it.
- The Law And The Ass (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 29, 2006)
A report from the temple town of Kancheepuram tells us that a donkey had to face court proceedings after it was used by an NGO in a protest demonstration.
- Minister Parries Crucial Queries Over Privat (News International, Rauf Klasra, Jun 29, 2006)
Minister for Privatisation Zahid Hamid here on Wednesday refused to comment on reports that some top officials of the Pakistan Steel Mills opposed its privatisation to consume the $250 million first invested in the mills from its own resources . . .
- India’S Hands Are Tied, Say Bjp & Cpm (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jun 29, 2006)
The United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006, which cleared the House International Relations Committee with an overwhelming majority on Tuesday, has met with stiff opposition here, with both the NDA and the CPI(M) protesting . .
- Desperation Of The Poor (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Jun 29, 2006)
A factory worker in Lahore killed his three minor daughters recently as he was convinced he would not be able to give them an “honourable life” with his meager earnings, however hard he may try.
- Baseless Accusations (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
One feels frustrated when senior political leaders make wild and senseless accusations against another political party without providing any reasonable proof.
- Decline Of Welfare State (News International, Simon Jenkins, Jun 29, 2006)
When the world's second-richest man gives most of his money to the world's richest man we do well to count our spoons.
- The Demise Of Objectivity (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
The fag end of the twentieth century saw freedom of the press run on a fail-safe line in many first world countries.
- Us Military Admits Killing ‘Non-Combatant’ I (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The US military, in the spotlight over murder charges against its troops accused of killing Iraqis, said it had killed a “non-combatant” during a raid in which an al-Qaeda militant was detained on Wednesday.
- The Rice Mission (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2006)
The American secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, described her discussions with President Musharraf as “excellent” and termed US-Pakistan relationship as “broad and deep”.
- Right Dose (The Financial Express, Niraj Bhatt, Jun 29, 2006)
Pfizer has seen its operating profit (including service income) improve by 34.7 per cent y-o-y to Rs 42.64 crore for the quarter ended May 2006, on a 21.1 per cent growth in operating income to Rs 172.88 crore.
- Privatisation On Track: Shaukat (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The government is fully committed to the process of privatisation and respects the Supreme Court’s judgment regarding Pakistan Steel Mills’ case, said Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation . . .
- Rice's Advice (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was in clear breach of protocol during her brief visit to Pakistan. On her way for talks with President Musharraf, she told a press conference that President Pervez Musharraf should hold "democratic, free and . . .
- Iran Rejects Nuke Talks With The Us (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected the prospect of talks with the United States on the nuclear programme, saying nothing would be gained, state television reported today.
- Kashmir’S Iron Maidens (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Jun 28, 2006)
Long before the sex scandal in Jammu and Kashmir erupted in angry street demonstrations in the Valley, the minister of health in the Mufti . . .
- Cop Held For Harassing Us Tourist (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Assistant sub-inspector Umesh Mishra was arrested here on Tuesday on charges of molesting an American tourist on the Howrah-Mumbai Geetanjali Express.
- Running On Empty (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 28, 2006)
With the Indo-US nuclear deal entering the final lap, it would be interesting to second-guess the BJP’s take on it.
- General View From Us Changing (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jun 28, 2006)
Pakistan's military regime might take comfort in the Bush administration’s support for reinstating the $ 300 million in U.S.
- Religious Fanaticism (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
The recent list of those released from the US security prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, holding Al Qaida suspects, indicated Muslims of different nationalities. Interestingly India, home to the world's second largest Muslim population, did not . . .
- Chinese Netizens Breathes Fire (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
For a country that employs some 30,000 Internet censors, that turned out to be stunningly easy. In about 10 minutes, I started Ji Sidao's blog -- that's my Chinese name -- on two Chinese Web hosts, at no cost and without providing any identification.
- Vs: No Clout, And An Identity Crisis (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Jun 28, 2006)
It's a question that would beg for an answer soon in Kerala:
- ‘Talks With Us Will Not Benefit Iran’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
“Negotiating with America does not have any benefit for us and we do not need such negotiations,” Mr Khamenei was quoted as saying by state television.
- Addressing Relationships (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2006)
In English there are only eight clear-cut and unambiguous modes of addressing relationships — father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband and wife.
- Entering A Golden Age Of Philanthropy (Tribune, Rupert Cornwell, Jun 28, 2006)
America has had many legendary philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie, but they have been eclipsed by the man whose knack for spotting a good investment has made him the second richest individual in the world.
- European Secret Services Colluded In Cia Terror Transfers (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
European secret services collaborated with CIA agents in the detention and transfer of terror suspects in or across the continent, the author of a report on the renditions told the Council of Europe rights watchdog today.
- Cop ‘Molests’ American On Train (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
An American woman travelling on the Geetanjali Express was startled out of sleep last night by a police officer allegedly trying to kiss her.
- Regime Change In Mogadishu (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jun 28, 2006)
Apologists for the pre-eminent global superpower frequently complain that the object of their allegiance all too often attracts unfavourable publicity even when it does a good deed.
- Dial And Catch (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
A report in this newspaper gives an interesting insight into the benefits of mobile technology sweeping the country.
- Hdfc Bank’S Quickremit For Nris (Deccan Herald, CORPORATE BUREAU, Jun 28, 2006)
Hdfc Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of Online remittances from USA, UK and Singapore using the RTGS platform. NRIs can now send remittances using HDFC Bank’s Quickremit Online remittance service and the credits can be made directly to the . . .
- The Secret Of Superman’S Success (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
Man of steel- Superman has universalappeal that reaches beyond the shores of America.
- Us N-Bill Moots Severe Curbs On India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
It primarily seeks to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.
- Rough Rides On Oil Price Hikes (Deccan Herald, Bhamy V Shenoy And A Madhavan, Jun 28, 2006)
Reduction in petrol and diesel costs doesn’t actually benefit the poor
- He Is No Outlaw (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 28, 2006)
The global war on drugs seems to have been lost. Over the past 20 years, nearly two million people in the US alone have tested positive for substance abuse. The US continues to be the world's largest consumer of illegal substances.
- Somali Militants Seize Checkpoints, Demand S (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Somali Islamists seized more territory near Mogadishu overnight, witnesses said on Tuesday, as their Islamist leader said he was would negotiate with the government but it must accept Islamic law.
- Chhattisgarh Cop Held For Harassing Us Tourist (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Assistant sub-inspector Umesh Mishra was arrested here on Tuesday on charges of molesting an American tourist on the Howrah-Mumbai Geetanjali Express.
- Morocco's Veiled Feminists (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 28, 2006)
It is often assumed that modern feminism has no place in societies under-going a religious revival, particularly in the Islamic world.
- U.S. Underestimates Ahmadinejad At Its Peril (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, Jun 28, 2006)
It ignores the forces that brought him to power and his political skills.
- "We Have To Reconstruct Our Society" (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jun 28, 2006)
Afghanistan's Urban Development Minister on the challenges his country faces.
- Crisis Of Governance Feeding Naxalism, Says Ved Marwah (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
More than the lack of development, Naxalism is thriving due to a “crisis of governance’’ where the political will to tackle the menace is “lacking’’, feel experts. According to them, the oft-given excuse of underdevelopment to explain the reason . . .
- Capital Hit Hard By First Pre-Monsoon Showers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Roads flooded, traffic jammed, thousands stranded, flights disrupted, drains clogged
- Transatlantic Tensions (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 28, 2006)
The European Union's relations with America continue to be a source of perennial concern for US President Bush and his cohort.
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