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Articles 10721 through 10820 of 31829:
- Suicides At Guantanamo (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 14, 2006)
Far from being a “good public relations move” for the “jihadi cause”, as one US State Department official dubbed it, suicide by three prisoners at the US detention centre in Guantanamo speaks of the level of despair felt by the inmates.
- Azad Kashmir: Longing For Normality (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Most visitors to the earthquake-devastated areas in Azad Kashmir come away with a distinct impression that while the victims are showing great courage and resilience in rebuilding their shattered lives and broken houses brick by . . .
- A Tax Is Best Offence (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 14, 2006)
Sideshows sometimes show up fundamental flaws in our system. For example, the little drama going on about Amar Singh, the Bachchans and income tax returns demonstrates gross political immaturity.
- Plenty Of Enemies To Go (Deccan Herald, Thomas L Friedman, Jun 14, 2006)
Al-Zarqawi reminds us that open societies are threatened by his kind of ruthless jihadists
- Bush’S Surprise Visit To Baghdad (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
US president George W. Bush assured Iraqis in a surprise visit to Baghdad on Tuesday that the United States stands with them and their new government.
- ‘Reports About Arms Sales From Pakistan Are Misleading’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 14, 2006)
The peace process between Sri Lanka and the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), begun with Norwegian mediation in 2002, remains stalled, violence is the order of the day in the . . .
- Nlc Inks Pact With German Company And Iit-Madras (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
The research collaboration is to replenish ground water level
"Simple rainwater harvesting technique will not serve the purpose"
NLC has already adopted a technology successfully to recharge water level at two natural points
- 5 Die, 17 Injured In Quetta Blast (Pakistan Observer, Ghulam Tahir, Jun 13, 2006)
Five persons including a women and a child were killed and 17 others received serious injuries today in a bomb blast at Sariab old customs post, a suburb seven miles from here.
- China Arming Hr Abusers: Amnesty (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
China is selling arms to an array of human rights abusers such as Sudan and Myanmar to extend its trade and diplomatic reach, human rights group Amnesty International said on Monday, an accusation Beijing denied.
- Desperate For A Brighter Future (Economist, Editorial, Economist, Jun 13, 2006)
MOST seem to agree. Though the death last week of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an American bomb attack was a good thing, it will not end the insurgency—indeed, violence continued over the weekend. Mr Zarqawi was a powerful figure.…
- The Shrinking Power Of America's Unions (Economist, Editorial, Economist, Jun 13, 2006)
Concessions and conciliation do not come easily to trade-union leaders in the United States.
- Time To Close (Economist, Editorial, Economist, Jun 13, 2006)
Three suicides at the weekend among inmates at Guantánamo Bay have brought renewed calls for the closure of the already widely-condemned American prison.
- New Fronts Open In Quota War (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Jun 13, 2006)
Quota within quota row in Andhra ---- Even as the debate rages on reservation in academic institutions and private sector employment, the beneficiaries of caste quota are busy fighting among themselves to corner maximum advantage.
- India-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begin (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Discussions likely to centre on "123 agreement" that will form the basis for deal
- Cpi(m) Gesture To People Of Palestine (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Appeals to all citizens to donate money
Concerned over `illegal and immoral financial blockade' imposed by U.S., E.U.
Palestinians facing a serious assault on basic rights, livelihood
- Us Could, India Can (Pioneer, Surajit Dasgupta, Jun 13, 2006)
It is not only military belligerence and arm-twisting economics that has raised the US to the pinnacle of political power. It is also for the fact that there was a time when that country embraced all.
- Greek To Us (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 13, 2006)
A shoebox-sized metallic device retrieved from a 2,000-year-old shipwreck in 1900 that had baffled scientists for years has now been established as the world's oldest surviving astronomical computer.
- The Wrong Aroma (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 13, 2006)
The commerce ministry’s move to notify “Super Basmati” (developed originally in Pakistan) as an approved Indian variety of Basmati for export may have gone down well with exporters, who sense a new trade opportunity, but it is fraught with certain . . .
- Just A ‘Namaste’ (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 13, 2006)
Recently, I have stopped shaking hands with people. No, not because of any loss in self-esteem. I have begun to love India’s traditions and greet people with folded hands — a “namaste”.
- Islamabad Rejects Sinha’S Remarks On Kashmir (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday snubbed the former Indian External Affairs Minister for his naive remarks made regarding the status of Kashmir dispute saying that anyone who knows even little about Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan would . . .
- China Rejects Amnesty Report Of Arms Exports (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
China on Monday rejected charges by rights group Amnesty International that it is one of the world’s most reckless arms exporters and guilty of sustaining violence in countries like Sudan, Nepal and Myanmar.
- North Korea Flexes Missile Muscle To Grab Us (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
North Korea’s preparations for possible long-range missile tests, its first in nearly a decade, may be an attempt to grab the attention of a US government distracted by its nuclear row with Iran, experts said Monday.
- Saddam’S Trial Resumes (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Saddam Hussein's former intelligence chief was manhandled by guards as they dragged him out of court Monday for arguing with the judge, fuelling defence protests that it is being treated unfairly in the trial of the ouster Iraqi leader and members . . .
- Debate Over Iraq War Back In Washington (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
The No. 1 issue for American voters - the future of the Iraq war - moves to the fore this week, both among President Bush's wartime advisers and on the floor of Congress.
- Sense And Sensuality: New Food Writing (Business Standard, Nilanjana S Roy, Jun 13, 2006)
Just a decade ago, food memoirs and histories were as exotic as the cheeses and chocolates kind friends would bring back from “phoren”. Now that even Manchegos, Reblochons and a growing selection of gourmet chocolates are available if you know . . .
- Tv Channels And The Hudood Debate (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 13, 2006)
The current debate about the abolition of Hudood laws is throwing up an interesting array of opinion.
- Bush Says Us Will Hunt Zarqawi Successor (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
US President George W Bush said on Monday that the successor to slain Al-Qaeda chief Abu Musab al-Zarqawi "is going to be on our list to bring to justice."
- Reliance, Haryana Govt To Sign Sez Deal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday said Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' proposal to set up one of the biggest special economic zones (SEZ) in the state is very much on track and an agreement will be signed June 19.
- International Call (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Jun 13, 2006)
While most ministers try to escape the Indian summer, a few have more important things on their plate, writes Jyoti Malhotra.
- Ignore Young People's Protests At Your Peril (Hindu, Gary Younge, Jun 13, 2006)
Forget nostalgia for 1968 — youth activists today have real political savvy, and they are making their governments listen.
- Lgeil Plans New Unit For Washing Machines (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Will concentrate on manufacturing range using `Direct Drive' technology
- Low On Fizz (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 13, 2006)
For the Union health minister, it is perhaps show time again. After having dimmed the aura of smoke-exhaling stars with his ban on cigarettes on screen last year, Mr Anbumani Ramadoss once more turns his guns on film personalities.
- Left, Right Vs Centre (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 13, 2006)
Politics of hypocrisy over oil price hike. And only the RSS making some sense!
- Increase In Drug Trafficking (Daily Excelsior, SREEDHAR, Jun 13, 2006)
In the middle of the night on June 1, Rahul Mahajan, son of late Pramod Mahajan and one of his accomplices Vivek Moitra could procure narcotics for personal use in the national capital, surprised every one.
- North-East: Troubling Portends (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jun 13, 2006)
Insurgency and instability in the north-eastern segment of India appears set to exacerbate and there could be no worse omen of unpleasant things to come than the flowering of the bamboo, a phenomenon that repeats itself every half century and brings . . .
- The Khan Investigation (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Jun 13, 2006)
Pakistan’s claim that it has completed investigation into the underground nuclear network of A.Q. Khan, the so-called father of its nuclear bomb, came just when the US had started to mount fresh pressure on Islamabad for direct access to the . . .
- Overview Of Global Economic Trends (Hindu, Jayan Jose Thomas, Jun 13, 2006)
This annual publication of the U.N. gives a good analysis of the current issues and trends in the world economy. According to its latest issue, global economic output has grown at a moderate pace of 3 per cent in 2005 and is projected to grow at . . .
- Cm Dares Nice To Open Debate (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Accusing the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) of trying to “buy me” in return for official favours, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswa-my on Monday invited the NICE owners for an open dialogue on all the controversial issues surrounding . . .
- Bush War Cabinet To Meet On Iraq Review (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
US President George W Bush convenes a war council this week hoping to build momentum after Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s death, but the big question overhanging the talks is when American troops will finally return from Iraq.
- One World Order~ii (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 13, 2006)
India’s Commitment To Disarmament Should Be Exploited
Klaus Schlichtmann
If foreign policy makers in Europe and elsewhere would concentrate on the “One world” idea as the basis for disarmament, and some European nations . . .
- The Perils Of Dissent In U.S. Universities (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Jun 13, 2006)
The quest for sanity should begin by undoing thought-control devices such as the Campus Watch in American universities.
- Re-Energising The Gulf Bilaterals (Indian Express, P.R. KUMARASWAMY, Jun 13, 2006)
When Shaikh Sabha al-Ahamd al-Jaber al-Sabah arrives in India on Wednesday for a six-day state visit, he would be marking a new phase in Indo-Kuwaiti relationship.
- Marx On India Under The British (Hindu, VENKATESH ATHREYA, Jun 13, 2006)
His essays in The New York Daily Tribune thoroughly expose the hypocrisy of "Free Traders"
- What Would Life Be Like Without All That It? (Hindu, Andrew Shanahan, Jun 13, 2006)
Without modern technology it would be peaceful, but what would we do all day?
- Guantanamo: U.S. Hard Line Provokes Censure (Hindu, Suzanne Goldenberg, Jun 13, 2006)
Renewed calls to bring inmates to trial or close down the camp
- Aid Cut Is Not Linked To Khan, Says Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 13, 2006)
Pakistan said on Monday it had taken up the reduction in its financial assistance package from the U.S. with Washington. It dismissed a link between the cutback and its refusal to hand over Abdul Qadeer Khan, the country's most important nuclear . . .
- In India, More College Seats To Lower Castes (Christian Science Monitor, ANUJ CHOPRA , Jun 13, 2006)
When Nitin Kamble was growing up, a career in information technology was unimaginable. He was, after all, born into a low-caste community, and raised in a tiny hamlet in rural India.
- From Cold Calls To Hot Leads (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 13, 2006)
'Permission marketing' seems like the best alternative for the rude and helpless 'Interruption Marketing'.
- It's More About Equity Than Equality (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 13, 2006)
More than reservation, creating the right learning atmosphere for the OBC's and tribals is the best long term solution.
- After Zarqawi, What? (Pioneer, B Raman, Jun 13, 2006)
If the US is serious about reaping the benefits of the death of its biggest enemy in Iraq, it should not be seen working against the Sunnis, says B Raman.
- Arcelor Board Rejects Mittal Bid (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Proposes meeting with Mittal officials to better offer; Bows to rebel shareholders on Severstal vote
- A Regional Grouping Spreads Its Wings (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Jun 13, 2006)
Whether one sees it as a forum for regional cooperation and stability or as a new military alliance along the lines of NATO, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation today is an international body of considerable weight.
- ‘Shut Down Guantánamo’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Europeans seized on the suicides of Guantánamo prisoners as more proof the US camp should be closed, and a top US official on Monday disowned a colleague’s comment that the deaths were a “good PR move”.
- Stars Rally To Save Farm (Hindu, Paul Harris, Jun 12, 2006)
The stereotype of the ecological protester, sitting up a tree and refusing to budge, has stringy hair, poor personal hygiene and colourful, ancient clothing. But in Los Angeles they might just be a glamorous movie star.
- China And America's Grand Strategy (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Jun 12, 2006)
The U.S. wants China to demystify its military investments, as part of its "obligation" to preserve the existing world system Washington wants to preside over.
- Musharraf To Press China For 2 Reactors (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 12, 2006)
As the implementation of the historic Indo-US nuclear deal gathers momentum this week, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is stepping up the pressure on China to announce the sale of two civilian nuclear power reactors.
- Musharraf Turns To China (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 12, 2006)
President Musharraf's visit to Shanghai is being seen as an attempt to look beyond the U.S. in international relations.
- Social Malaise That Needs Sensitive Coverage (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 12, 2006)
It was a reader who alerted me to a significant news report buried in one of the inside pages ("Agrarian crisis, wheat import discussed", May 19, 2006): over one lakh farmers committed suicide in the six years from 1998.
- Vidharbha: Slowing Down The Suicides (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 12, 2006)
There are several immediate steps both the Centre and the Maharashtra Government could take to ease the situation in Vidharbha. These would not solve the long-term crisis, but would surely slow down the farm suicides that continue to rise.
- 84,681 Indians Got Green Cards Last Year, Says U.S. Study (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Drastic increase in the last two years due to migration through employment
Mexico tops with 1,61,445 green cards
Also, largest number of green card applications pending clearance is in India
- Indian-American Wins Long Beach Council Seat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Indian-American Suja Lowenthal has won the city council election for Long Beach in Los Angeles.
- Parts Of Package Acceptable: Iran (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
No time limit to respond, says Minister
- Pakistan Faces Cut In U.S. Aid (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 12, 2006)
Failure to usher in sufficient democratic reforms cited Pakistan faces cut in U.S. aid
- Us Aid Cut:an Eye-Opener (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 12, 2006)
The US House of Representatives has substantially reduced military and economic aid for Pakistan for the next financial year. The cut, which, according to some reports, is in the range of 200 to 350 million dollar has been made on the pretext of the . . .
- The ‘Other’ Failure In Afghanistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 12, 2006)
Pakistan Army helicopters bombed a militant hideout in a village in North Waziristan Saturday in a pre-dawn raid, killing up to 20 militants.
- Dealing With Market Manipulators (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 12, 2006)
The Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for once seems to have acted well in time.
- The 100 Million Club (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 12, 2006)
Lowering of tariffs and a constructive policy regime have raised the cell phone numbers 100 fold in six years.
- Secret Parleys With Nepal’S Maoist Chief (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jun 12, 2006)
Stung by the Maoist’s accusations that the government was delaying peace negotiations, Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on Sunday sent two envoys for a secret meeting with Maoist supremo Prachanda
- Much Ado About Reservation (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 12, 2006)
Social justice can be ensured by rearranging the starting blocks rather than interfering with the race. This is the method adopted by JNU, where the underprivileged are allowed some grace marks while competing with others.
- Too Early To Celebrate In Iraq (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Jun 12, 2006)
The Bush Administration may rejoice in the death of Zarqawi, but there is no indication that its nightmare of stabilising Iraq will be over soon------ The dramatic killing of Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an American air-strike is being . .
- Coalition Or Arm-Twisting? (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jun 12, 2006)
The tragedy for the Mahajan family continues as Mr Rahul Mahajan is in custody and his father's secretary Bibek Maitra is dead.
- The Cat Who Missed The Cream (OutLook, HARI MENON, Jun 12, 2006)
Wish she had brought her claws out. Instead the lady's intellectual baggage weighs her book down.
- As American As Apple Inc (Pioneer, Anoop Chugh, Jun 12, 2006)
As we were exchanging hi-fives over the news/ rumours about the 'Apple' mulling plans to build its first monolithic offshore tech support center in Bangalore, in came the shocking part that the company is getting cold feet, already, about the whole . . .
- Only Killings Is No Answer (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 12, 2006)
Eighteen militants, including 10 foreigners, were killed after Army helicopters bombed a compound in the Madakhel area in the North Waziristan Agency on Saturday.
- Are The Tigers Invincible? (Pioneer, Sudhir Hindwan, Jun 12, 2006)
The recent suicide bombings at the Army headquarters in Sri Lanka, killing more than 10 soldiers and civilians, needs to be condemned. Despite the Sri Lankan Government's repeated efforts to find a solution of the vexed problem, the LTTE has given . . .
- Pakistan Wants Strong, Stable Afghanistan, Says Mushahid (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League, Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that Pakistan having shared history, culture, common faith and economic interdependence with Afghanistan wants to further . . .
- Eu Should Pressure Us To Close Guantanamo Camp: Un (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
The United Nations rapporteur on torture has said that the European Union should pressure Bush at an upcoming summit in Vienna to close the Guantanamo camp.
- Us Congress And The N-Deal: Substance To Process (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 12, 2006)
As India and the US begin technical talks in New Delhi today on a formal bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement, the focus of the American debate on the nuclear deal has shifted from substantive issues to process-related questions.
- Brutal Bears Crush Wedding Plans (Deccan Herald, Gopal Sutar, Jun 12, 2006)
Those who have been dabbling in Indian shares might have been jolted out of their ‘get it rich dreams’ when the shares tumbled to an unprecedented level recently...
- Ahmadinejad Turns The Tables (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Jun 12, 2006)
About wiping Israel off the map, what the Western media attributed to Ahmadinejad was a mistranslation from Farsi
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