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Articles 12421 through 12520 of 31829:
- 'Indo-Us Nuclear Deal To Open Trade In The Sector' (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, May 12, 2006)
Asking Congress to support the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, a Republican lawmaker has said it would open trade and investment between both countries in the nuclear energy sector and also give India the oppurtunity to create alternatives to "oil . . .
- Us Govt Stops Probe Into Nsa Surveillance Programme (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
The US government has stopped its probe into the warrantless surveillance programme after the National Security Agency refused clearance to Justice Department lawyers.
- Bush Denies Spying Infringing On Americans' Privacy (Reuters, Matt Spetalnick, May 12, 2006)
President George W. Bush denied on Thursday the government was "trolling through" Americans' personal lives, despite a report that a domestic spy agency was collecting phone records of tens of millions of citizens.
- A Failed State Of Understanding (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, May 12, 2006)
Pakistan’s irate response to its rating on the Failed States Index is a knee-jerk denial
- Will Shows The Way To Talk About Sex (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, May 12, 2006)
Storm over Shakespearean smut reveals parental thought control
- Water Shortage Plays Havoc On Bharatpur's Wildlife (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
The Keoladeo National Park situated in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan is home to a variety of birds, animal and water life species. It is a habitat to cross-section of national as well as migrated birds. A perfect get-away from the humdrum of city life.
- Hayden’S Appointment Sets Off Alarm Bells (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, May 12, 2006)
President George W. Bush’s nomination of Gen Michael Hayden to head the Central Intelligence Agency has set off alarm bells in Washington where some members of Congress are worried that U.S. intelligence services are being put exclusively in the hands. .
- China And U S Commanders Upgrade Military Ties (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 12, 2006)
China and the United States have agreed to upgrade military exchanges after commanders from the two often wary military powers met in Beijing, Chinese state media reported today.
- War On Iran (Daily Excelsior, Tanveer Jafri, May 12, 2006)
American President George Bush may have made up his mind, personally, to thrust war upon Iran, but it doesn't seem easy to attack.
- Democrat Proposes Compromise On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, May 12, 2006)
A leading Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday that a landmark U.S.-India nuclear deal lacks the necessary support to pass the U.S. Congress and he put forward a compromise intended to keep the accord alive.
- Social Audit Of Employment Guarantee (Frontline, Sowmya Kerbart Sivakumar, May 12, 2006)
A mass social audit initiative of employment guarantee works in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan produces encouraging results.
- Narmada Vs Narmada (Tribune, B.G. Verghese for and Sanjay Sangvai , May 12, 2006)
The Supreme Court has reiterated its earlier decision to permit the Sardar Sarovar dam to be raised from 111m to 122 m.
- This Will Reduce Umpiring Errors (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 12, 2006)
All sports must change with the times. The proposal to allow both teams three appeals per innings to be referred to the third umpire, if they feel that on-field umpires have got it wrong, is a sign that cricket is moving with the times.
- Lessons In Democracy (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 12, 2006)
It seems appropriate that, due to the Iraq war, the world has been debating the nature of democracy 200 years after Alexis de Tocqueville's birth.
- U.S. Joins India's Moon Mission (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 11, 2006)
India's first space probe for the scientific exploration of a celestial body, has matured into a truly international effort.
- On Indo-Us N-Deal, Jaswant Test For Pm (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, May 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to have some explaining to do as the BJP brings up the Indo-US nuclear deal in Parliament, especially after the government has remained silent on Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Jaswant Singh’s . . .
- Over The Moon (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 11, 2006)
It's a small step for science, but a large one for political symbolism. Given the large number of lunar missions that have already taken place the scientific value of an Indian spacecraft surveying the moon's surface for minerals and ice is questionable.
- Bjp To Raise Demolition Issue (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , May 11, 2006)
"Government looking on helplessly as drive continues"
Amnesty scheme needed: Malhotra
All-round criticism of court order
- Indian Obduracy (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 11, 2006)
DESPITE much flexibility having been displayed by General Musharraf on Kashmir, Islamabad has not succeeded in making a dent in Indian obduracy.
- 100 Injured In Bangla Protest (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
At least 100 people were injured and many vehicles damaged in Bangladesh today as sporadic clashes erupted between police and Opposition workers protesting against rising commodity prices, police and witnesses said.
- Q&a: 'We Will Raise Finances For The State From Nris' (Times of India, Amrith Lal, May 11, 2006)
He is one of the founders of CPM and a member of its powerful politburo. Despite that V S Achuthanandan , 83, has never held ministerial office. That could change if the Left Front wins this election.
- Get Cracking (Pioneer, Editorial, The News International, May 11, 2006)
In announcing an increase in troop mobilisation in Jammu & Kashmir, Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has only accepted that the UPA Government's wishy-washy approach to terrorism has been a failure.
- Reckless Andolan (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 11, 2006)
?----Any agitation, when conducted by individuals consumed by self-righteousness and the urge for self-publicity, loses sight of its goal and degenerates into reckless, irresponsible statements and actions that are both defamatory and destructive.
- Arms Trade: Truly Global (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Few businesses have globalised as successfully as the arms trade, with a network of international dealers fuelling dozens of conflicts across the world, according to a new report.
- Bbc's Coverage Comes Under Fire (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, May 11, 2006)
FOR YEARS, the British Broadcasting Corporation has been accused by the Israeli Government, its diplomats in Britain, and by Jewish groups of displaying an anti-Israeli "bias" in its coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the height of the . . .
- Another Spin (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 11, 2006)
Spinning around the moon together is not a bad way to make friends. India is hoping to launch its unmanned lunar orbiter, Chandrayaan-I, in 2008.
- New Mexico Renames State Highway On Indian-American Sikh (Indian Express, KALYANI VASAN, May 11, 2006)
In a rare gesture, the New Mexico State Transportation Commission has renamed a state highway — Highway 106 — as ‘Yogi Bhajan Memorial Highway’ in memory of the late Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji. An Indian-American, he was known to his followers as . . .
- Over The Moon (Indian Express, Ajey Lele, May 11, 2006)
While some uncertainty continues to dog the future of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the Indo-US space agreement does not suffer from similar constraints.
- Aids-Affected People Protest Pharma Company's Move (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Multinational firm has filed a patent application on key AIDS drug tenofovir in India
- Australia Denies Plan To Lift Uranium Ban On India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Australia on Thursday denied it had plans to lift a ban on selling uranium to India even if nuclear-armed New Delhi refused to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
- Us Firm’S Patent Claim On Aids Drug Opposed (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Apprehending steep price hike, voluntary outfits and the Indian network of HIV positive people have filed a pre-grant opposition to a patent claim on a crucial AIDS drug made by an American company.
- India Climbs Up In Global Competitiveness (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, May 11, 2006)
India has improved its global competitiveness ranking this year jumping to 29th rank from 39th position last year, according to World Competitiveness Yearbook 2006.
- Israeli Threat To Hamas On Borders (Hindu, Atul Aneja , May 11, 2006)
Accept terms and resume talks, Palestinian group told
- Pak Woman ‘Funniest Mom’ In America (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The plump Pakistani-origin mom, who lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and two daughters aged three and six, says in her routine that she “fits in just fine,” except that “every time my daughter leaves her Barbie Jeep in someone else's . . .
- India To Make U.N. Rights Council A Strong Body (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The election is a recognition of the country's "diplomatic standing," says the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson
The council has 47 members
India's solidarity with G-77, NAM key to garnering votes
Council's first meeting to be held on . . .
- Us Conditions Irk Palestinian Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The money to be given to the Palestinians will be funnelled directly to Hamas’ rival, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Fatah Party, who supports holding peace talks with Israel.
- Limits Of Privacy (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, May 11, 2006)
A book explores the relative merits of the cases for the individual's right to privacy and press freedom.
- Learning, Language And Literacy (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
An examination of the role of literacy in the study of language and the learning process, and in the development and democratisation of societies.
- A New Equation (Frontline, Deb Mukharji, May 11, 2006)
Indo-Nepal relations must evolve from one of largely personal linkages to one truly between two sovereign states.
- For Lasting Peace (Frontline, Kanak Mani Dixit, May 11, 2006)
The people and the political players pull Nepal back from the brink, with some help from India; now it is time to let the U.N. to play its part.
- Indian Flip-Flop (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, May 11, 2006)
The Indian government managed to retain some credibility by going with popular sentiments despite its slipshod initial reaction.
- B Raman: Should We Believe General Malik? (Rediff on the Net, B Raman, May 11, 2006)
The perennial debate over the functioning of the intelligence agencies between the Indian Army and the agencies has once again been revived following the publication by General Ved Prakash Malik, the Chief of the Army Staff at the time of the . . .
- Ssssssswiretapping Oversight (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 11, 2006)
AT least some spines in Congress are stiffening when it comes to challenging President Bush’s assertion that the National Security Agency can eavesdrop on Americans without a court order.
- 'Shut Down Projects, Leave Afghanistan' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
The new Taliban spokesmen peddle their version, claim that K. Suryanarayana confessed during interrogation that he was an American spy.
- Taliban's Target (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, May 11, 2006)
The kidnapping and killing of the Indian telecom engineer is another warning from the Taliban against the Indian presence in Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan, Us Believe Pakistan Not Doing Enough: Experts (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Afghan and US officials believe that Pakistan is not fully cooperating in the war on terror, and want Pakistan to ‘do more’ to capture Osama Bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahri and Mullah Muhammad Umar, experts and analysts said in Geo television’s Foreign . . .
- An Enormous Wheel Of International Deceit (The Financial Express, Vikram S Mehta, May 11, 2006)
Globalisation and technology have also fuelled international criminal enterprise on a huge scale
- Regulator For Rehabilitation (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 11, 2006)
The Supreme Court’s decision not to deliver an interim order, which would stay the ongoing work on raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam from 110.64 metres to 121.92 meters, smacks of inconsistency.
- Caviar For The Masses (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 11, 2006)
Caviar is likely to be dearer this year, never mind reduced rates for hospitality and entertainment under the fringe benefits tax (FBT)! This is because only Iran has got the go-ahead to export its quota of the prized delicacy from the Caspian Sea.
- Lessons From La Paz (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 11, 2006)
Should events in far off Bolivia be of any concern to us in India? On the face of it, no. Even in a globalising world, where we’d like to proclaim the end of geography and talk of the global village, proximity does make a difference.
- China, India Are Fast-Growing Polluters - World Bank (Reuters, Deborah Zabarenko, May 11, 2006)
Greenhouse gas pollution from China and India rose steeply over the last decade, but rich countries, including the United States, remain the world's biggest polluters, a World Bank official said on Wednesday.
- Putin Pledge To Know India, China & Usa Better (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Russia would expand its interaction and cooperation with India, China and the USA, which remain its “key” partners in ensuring global security and stability, President Vladimir Putin said here today.
- Towards The Moon (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 11, 2006)
Indo-US space cooperation moves ahead
- Avert Grave Danger (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, May 11, 2006)
Sustained diplomatic pressure is needed to stop Tehran from developing weapons of mass destruction, says Daniel Pipes
- Nepal Rising (Frontline, Siddharth Varadarajan, May 11, 2006)
A road map exists, and the people of Nepal are anxious to get moving. But there are also seven roadblocks to be overcome.
- This Day, That Year (Pioneer, C UDAY BHASKAR, May 11, 2006)
May is very hot in the plains of India and, by a combination of complex causal factors that include design and coincidence it is deeply associated with India's nuclear narrative.
- Sino-Pak Cooperation Provoking Us, India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
Analyst says Balochs afraid of being displaced from Gwadar
- At Least 1,000 Sq Km, That Should Be The Minimum Sez Size (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 11, 2006)
Ideally, a special economic zone (SEZ) should be several thousand sq km in area, with quality infrastructure, good connectivity to ports and airports and an administrative eco-system that promotes rather than hinders productivity.
- Options In Fata (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 11, 2006)
Pakistan’s tribal areas have been hitting world headlines now for several years because of the security operations against Al Qaeda.
- Mr Mukherjee’S Second Thoughts (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 11, 2006)
Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee must have made Tuesday a field day for those who remain sceptical about the possibility of rapprochement between his country and Pakistan.
- Indian Street Kids Offer Glimpse Into Their Lives (Daily Times, Parul Gupta, May 11, 2006)
In India most children, who run away from home to escape poverty or sexual abuse and sometimes to experience the dazzle of big city life, make the station their home.The busy station provides them ingenious ways to survive the mean streets
- India Elected To New Un Rights Body (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 11, 2006)
India has been elected to the newly constituted UN Human Rights Council, securing the highest votes in the Asian category, in the largest ever election conducted in the UN history.
- Spaced In (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 11, 2006)
The memorandum of understanding signed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) opens a new chapter for India’s space programme.
- Meeting The Spirit Of Enterprise (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, May 11, 2006)
While visiting a town in western Rajasthan, Vinayshil Gautam discovers the way a private industry has shaped the destiny of its inhabitants
- Another Pitch To Iran (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, May 11, 2006)
It was hard not to be struck by the sequence of developments on Iran on Monday.
- In Iran, Apocalypse Vs. Reform (Washington Post, Jackson Diehl, May 11, 2006)
In a dusty brown village outside this Shiite holy city, a once-humble yellow-brick mosque is undergoing a furious expansion.
- Blair Denies Straw-Iran Link (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, May 10, 2006)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has dismissed as "rubbish'' reports that Jack Straw was removed from the Foreign Office because of his opposition to any military intervention in Iran, or because of pressure from Washington.
- Ahmadinejad's Letter To George Bush (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, May 10, 2006)
Flat rejection of the offer will be interpreted by Teheran and others as confirmation that the U.S. is using the nuclear issue as a lever for regime change.
- Three Steps To Mid-Course Correction (Hindu, Harish Khare , May 10, 2006)
The challenge is to convert the UPA arrangement into a maximal concord, which will re-design the polity as the facilitator of a forward-looking Indian state.
- Pakistan's Jihadi Problems (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 10, 2006)
While Pakistan claims to have lost more than 600 of the 80,000 troops it has committed to the campaign against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, Afghanistan and the United States remain unimpressed.
- 21st Century India (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 10, 2006)
Nothing can quite match the horror of a pavement life in India where small children are sold, maimed and sometimes blinded so that they can induce their more fortunate countrymen into parting with 50 paise.
- Agriculture In Strategic Policy Making (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, May 10, 2006)
The productivity gains made in the last forty years can be the foundation for India's agriculture sector to be globally one of the best. If these gains are compounded, the country's exportable surplus in many commodities and . . .
- No Troop Cuts In Kashmir Till Militancy Halts, Says India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 10, 2006)
Pakistan rejects Mukherjee’s allegations
- Engineering A Safer World (Deccan Herald, Cornelia Dean, May 10, 2006)
Petroski, 64, has preached his gospel of failure in books, lectures and articles for publications as diverse as Forbes and American Scientist, where he has a regular column.
- Liberalism Has Failed, Ahmadinejad Writes To Bush (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 10, 2006)
Iran’s President declared in a letter to Mr George W. Bush that liberalism and democracy had failed, criticising the USA, among other things, for invading Iraq and supporting Israel.
- Cpi-M Protests Against Price Rise Continue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 10, 2006)
The State Committee of the CPI-M held demonstrations against price rise at number of places in the state for the second day today. In the state capital the Secretary of the Party Rakesh Singha addressed two protest meetings in the Himachal . . .
- Us Court Rejects Moussaoui’S Request (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 10, 2006)
A US judge has rejected a request by convicted terror conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui to withdraw his guilty plea, in which he had claimed he lied about his role in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- Bring Cheer To The Aged (Telegraph, TUMPA MUKHERJEE, May 10, 2006)
The abuse of old people can take many forms — physical, psychological, emotional or financial.
- Emerging Coalition Of Jihad (Pioneer, Wilson John, May 10, 2006)
With Al Qaeda far from being vanquished, and Pakistan and Bangladesh inevitably turning into jihadi outposts in the emerging pan-Islamist network in Asia, India is more than likely to be caught in the vicious tail-wind of the next wave of terrorism,
- Nettlesome Letter (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 10, 2006)
It is not surprising that the United States' Secretary of State, Dr Condoleezza Rice, has stated that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's letter to President George Bush of the United States does not provide an "opening to engage on the nuclear. . .
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