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Articles 18021 through 18120 of 31829:
- U.N. Security Council Powers Meet On Iran Atomic Case (Reuters, Madeline Chambers, Jan 30, 2006)
The European Union and United States will on Monday seek to persuade Russia and China to back tough diplomatic action against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme before a crunch meeting on Thursday
- Peaceful Rise, In Three Steps (Indian Express, C. RAJAMOHAN, Jan 30, 2006)
While the Indian leaders merely rule, the Chinese tend to reign.
- 'Iran Making Nuke Not In India's Interest' (Hindustan Times, PTI, Jan 30, 2006)
Iran going in for nuclear weapons might not be in the interest of India, but that country could not be faulted, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), MR Srinivasan, said on Monday
- Muftis’ Reluctance Landed Soz His Berth In Union Cabinet (Deccan Herald, Zahoor Malik , Jan 30, 2006)
Reluctance by PDP leaders Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Mehbooba Mufti to join the union council of ministry paved way for senior Congress leader Saif-u-Din Soz to get a berth in the cabinet for the third time on Sunday.
- Giant Murugan Statue Unveiled In Malaysia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 30, 2006)
Tens of thousands of Hindus and onlookers gathered near the Batu Caves temple near here to witness the unveiling of a gigantic statue of Hindu deity, Lord Murugan, reportedly the tallest in the world.
- Let’S End This Dance Of Death (Deccan Herald, Paul Oestreicher, Jan 30, 2006)
We need to come out of the ‘them-not-us’ syndrome and learn to forgive and move on
- The Devil And The Deep (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Jan 30, 2006)
India’s decisions at the IAEA meet will be difficult as all its options are going to have serious repercussions
- Measured Moves (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 30, 2006)
Sunday’s expansion-cum-reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers was overdue,
- The Oic And India: Signals Of A Re-Think (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Jan 30, 2006)
Neither an ostrich-like posture of ignoring the OIC nor an avid embrace would serve India's purpose. Incremental interaction, and a quiet insistence on the restoration of the original membership, would be a better alternative.
- Energised Ties (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 30, 2006)
Several agreements signed during the visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah to India signal a new chapter in bilateral ties.
- Pouring Troubled Water On Oil (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jan 30, 2006)
The Cabinet reshuffle disrupts the gathering momentum on energy security while leaving unaddressed core areas of underperformance such as home and foreign affairs.
- Russia, U.S. In New Race For The Moon (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jan 30, 2006)
Russia and the United States look set to join a new space race for the Moon. Russian space officials have announced plans to set up a permanent base on the Moon by 2020 to mine valuable fuel.
- An Unedifying Exercise (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 30, 2006)
A key to understanding a government's overall direction and policy thrust is the composition of its Council of Ministers.
- Saddam, Co-Defendants Evicted Amid High Drama In The Court (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Jan 30, 2006)
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was ordered out of the courtroom following an argument with the Chief Judge in a trial whose credibility has now been seriously brought into question.
- Five Old-New Faces In The Union Cabinet (Hindu, Harish Khare , Jan 30, 2006)
A look at the Congress veterans who have been inducted into the Government.
- Bush's Choice On Iran (Washington Post, Jackson Diehl, Jan 30, 2006)
The debate on Iran is drifting toward the ugly question that the Bush administration would most like to avoid.
- 'Us Expects India To Vote On Iran Based On Self-Interest' (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States has said that it expects India to vote on Iran based on its self interests at the IAEA meeting on February 2 and it has "no desire" to interfere in this process.
- Ten Reasons To Doubt Nuclear Deterrence (Daily Times, Ahmad Faruqui, Jan 29, 2006)
It is often said that poor countries have a right to nuclear weapons since the rich countries have them; not letting the former have them is reprehensible and reeks of double standards, a kind of nuclear apartheid.
- Crucial Pak Role In Combating Terror (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 29, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has underlined Pakistan’s critical role in anti-terror war and said that sharing of vital intelligence by her helped avert terrorist attacks in a number of countries. Addressing a select gathering of intellectuals, . . .
- Saving Darfur (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The risk still exists that we may eventually look back on the present decade and conclude to our shame that its greatest scandal was not who did what to whom in Iraq, or even in Palestine, but the way the world ignored genocide in the Darfur . . .
- Serious Journalism Must Remain Part Of Democratic Dharma (Tribune, B.G. Verghese, Jan 29, 2006)
As we observe Newspaper Day today, there is much for the Indian press to celebrate. Much more to ponder. The importance of an independent press remains greater than ever before to enhance democracy, civil liberties, empowerment and good governance.
- Us, India Close To N-Deal: Negotiator (Dawn, Anwar Iqbal, Jan 29, 2006)
The US official negotiating a nuclear deal with India has said that the two countries are “very close” to reaching an agreement, but “some of the most difficult issues” have arisen towards the end of the negotiating process.
- Merkel Visits Israel Amid Worries About Hamas, Iran (Reuters, LOUIS CHARBONNEAU, Jan 29, 2006)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel begins her first official trip to Israel on Sunday, where she will voice concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and the victory of Islamist militant Hamas in the Palestinian election.
- More Powers For The Provinces (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Jan 29, 2006)
The majority of the people and political parties in Pakistan favour a parliamentary form of government with full autonomy for the provinces. The sentiment for autonomy is particularly strong in Balochistan, Sindh and the NWFP, perhaps in that order, . . .
- Left Writes To Pm: India Must Abstain If Iran Put To Iaea Vote (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The Left parties have given the government little room for manoeuvre on the Iran issue, telling the Prime Minister that India should abstain if there is a vote at the International Atomic Energy Agency to take Iran’s case to the UN Security Council.
- Nuclear Pact With India May Not Be Ready For Bush Visit: Burns (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States indicated on Friday that a controversial civilian nuclear agreement with India might not be ready by the time US President George W Bush makes his first visit to New Delhi in March.
- Bush's Bolivian Paradox (The Economic Times, R K NANDAN, Jan 29, 2006)
Iraq is not the only real problem for the USA. In what the USA has, according to its Monroe Doctrine, regarded as its backyard, the inauguration on January 22 of the presidency of the first tribal to be elected Bolivia’s head of state could be . . .
- Us Warns India Against Investing In Syrian Oilfield (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Washington, which is negotiating a landmark civilian nuclear deal with India, has asked New Delhi to reconsider its decision to buy a Syrian oilfield with China, a report said on Saturday.
- Us Opposes Indian Investment In Syria (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
After expressing reservations to India’s gas pipeline project with Iran, the US has “strongly opposed” New Delhi’s decision to invest in oil and gas projects in Syria and asked it to reconsider it.
- Sounding Alarm (The Economic Times, SUDHIR KUMAR JHA, Jan 29, 2006)
Red alert is a term much abused by the media. It is not a term to be found in the lexicon of the government or the administration. Even the Blue Book governing the arrangements for the protection of the president and the prime minister does not use . . .
- India Inc’S First 40 Technopreneurs (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Kerala-based D Ramaiah is among those at the helm of pathbreaking cancer research, but he'd never thought about translating his work into a successful commercial venture ...
- Indo-Us Focus Bonus At Davos (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The relationship between the USA and India is blossoming, but a proposed pipeline with Iran, nuclear proliferation and bureaucracy are just a few of the hurdles that could stall its progress, leaders have said at the World Economic Forum.
- Reading The Pose (Telegraph, Malavika Karlekar, Jan 29, 2006)
From the 1840s onwards, the interface with the camera was marked by the ruling elite in various colonies patronizing a growing number of photographic studios.
- Self-Interest Will Decide Indian Vote On Iran: Us (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States has said that it expects India to vote on Iran based on its self interests at the IAEA meeting on February 2 and it has "no desire" to interfere in this process.
- U.S. Close To Nuclear Deal With India, Official Says (Reuters, Sue Pleming, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States is close to reaching a nuclear cooperation deal with India and may clinch it before President George W. Bush visits there in March, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
- Hamas Slams Us Aid Threat (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyehon on Saturday rejected international calls for the Islamic militant group to disarm and renounce violence to prevent cuts to international aid for the Palestinian Authority. ‘‘This aid can not be a sword over . . .
- Us, India Close To Agreement On Civil Nuclear Technology:burns (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 29, 2006)
India and the United States are very close to an agreement on civilian nuclear energy cooperation but towards the end of the negotiating process "some of the most difficult issues arise", a senior State Department official has said.
- On This One, Follow The General (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Jan 29, 2006)
It has been a while since you read about Kashmir in this space. This is because I have been too bored with the subject to write about it.
- Soli Loquies (Indian Express, Soli Sorabjee, Jan 29, 2006)
Buta Singh has made legal and political history. His reports to the President recommending dissolution of the Bihar Legislative Assembly have been faulted by the Supreme Court, . . .
- Medical Breakthrough (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 29, 2006)
There aren’t a lot of things that could save half a million children annually, but an effective rotavirus vaccine could. This diarrheal disease is one of the world’s top killers — less murderous than Aids (which caused an estimated. . . .
- Grammar With A Bit Of Humour (Deccan Herald, Christine Krishnasami, Jan 29, 2006)
No stranger to Deccan Herald readers, K S Yadurajan has brought out a readable and useful work of reference for senior students, writers, teachers and other practitioners of the English language, especially in India.
- Nuclear Reactions (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The July 18, 2005 nuclear deal with the US has divided Indian public opinion as never before.
- Society’S Willing Murderers (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Jan 29, 2006)
If you are reading this in Bombay, then you probably know all about Daya Nayak.
- Gone With The Wind? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 29, 2006)
Sometimes an expression picked up at random remains relevant for all ages. One such is "gone with the wind". It was made famous by American writer Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell.
- Newspapers As A Public Trust (Daily Excelsior, B G Vergbese, Jan 29, 2006)
India's first newspaper, Hicky's Gazette, more formally titled the Bengal Gazette, appeared in Calcutta on January 29, 1780, an occasion now fittingly celebrated nationally as Newspaper Day.
- Engaging In Power (Hindustan Times, K. Shankar Bajpai , Jan 29, 2006)
For nations, as for human beings, different stages of life, or circumstances, demand different levels of maturity
- Nuke Deal May Not Be Finalised Before Bush's India Visit (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 29, 2006)
Indicating that the Indo-US nuclear deal may not be finalised by the time President George W Bush visits India in March, Washington has said there are a "few issues" that remain "barriers".
- Last Man Standing? (Deccan Herald, T C NARAYAN, Jan 29, 2006)
In one sentence it is an unique book in the sense that it deals with highly emotive matters of current relevance and reading it, one could almost feel the temperature of the venues of those speeches and interviews.
- Who Shall Watch The Watchdog If It Errs? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 29, 2006)
The transformation in the India media scene in the intervening 225 years has been enormous. Yet the importance of an independent press remains greater than ever before to enhance democracy, civil liberties, empowerment and good governance.
- External Forces Not Allowed To Operate Here: Musharraf: Bajaur Raid: An Issue Of Sovereignty (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan has condemned the Jan 13 US missile attack on a village in Bajaur Agency as “an issue of sovereignty” and cannot allow any external force to operate within its territory.
- Us Warns Of Aid Cut If Hamas Forms Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
The United States has warned that it may cut back its $234 million aid earmarked for Palestinians this year because the militant group Hamas is expected to form a new Palestinian government.
- India's Passion For Clout (News International, S M H Bokhari, Jan 29, 2006)
India is an emerging world power. It is one of the world's seven nuclear states and has strong armed forces. It exudes considerable power but wants to have more of it.
- Sri Lanka Extends Detention Of Five Indians (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
A judge on Saturday extended the detention of five Indians held by Sri Lanka's Navy, allegedly with tens of thousands of detonators that authorities believe were intended for Tamil Tiger rebels.
- We Will Not Interfere With Indian Vote, Says Burns (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
"Great countries make their own decisions based on their interests"
Our views blown out of proportion
It is imperative to send a broader message to Teheran
All democracies must come together
- Thousands Join Anti-Imperialist Rally At World Social Forum (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Hugo Chavez calls for unity to defeat the American ``empire''
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez led a rally against imperialism at the World Social Forum on Friday, telling thousands of activists they must unite their distinct causes to defeat the U.S.
- Short Of Enchanting (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Jan 29, 2006)
Manmohan Desai is one director in the history of Indian mainstream cinema who trod his own path, making blockbuster after blockbuster with top stars of his time and almost single-handedly perfecting the madcap, illogical storytelling style that Hindi ....
- No Nuke Deal Before Bush Visit (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Indicating that the Indo-US nuclear deal may not be finalised by the time President George W Bush visits India in March, Washington has said there are a “few issues” that remain “barriers”.
- Iran Vote Or Investment Is Our Business: Rajnath (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
India's interests will dictate foreign policy
Manmohan must discuss issue to evolve national consensus
U.S. trying to cap nuclear programme
Assurances negated
- Cpi(m) Resents U.S. Intervention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Acquiring Syrian oilfield: "India's national interest should be kept in mind"
India being pressured to fall in line with U.S. interests
U.S. objected to Iran pipeline too
Forge energy ties with other nations
- Defenders Of The Wild (Deccan Herald, BITTU SAHGAL, Jan 29, 2006)
In an ocean of bad news on the wildlife front there are bright sparks of light that give us hope. These are the quiet ones. The people who wake every morning and get to work defending the world we love.
- 'Indo-Us Partnership Consequential Development In Intl Polity' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Describing it as a "hopeful time" in the relationship between the United States and India, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns has said the fact that the two countries are becoming strategic partners . . .
- Abstain At Iaea In The Absence Of Consensus On Iran Issue: Left (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 29, 2006)
Left parties write to Prime Minister explaining their perceptions
- In Central Asia, New Players, Same Game (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Jan 29, 2006)
Two hours north of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, an Iranian construction firm is boring a hole in the side of the Fan Mountains.
- Oh, For That Great Cup Of Coffee! (Tribune, Joel Achenbach, Jan 28, 2006)
PEOPLE always say to me, “How can I make the perfect cup of coffee?” And I have to break the bad news: One does not make the perfect cup.
- Interpol Notices Politically Motivated: Bhutto (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 28, 2006)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto said the Interpol’s Red Notices issued against her and husband Mr Asif Ali Zardari that alerted its member countries to the fact that the two faced arrest back home on corruption charges were part of . . .
- Al-Qaida Passport Ring Busted In Columbia (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Colombian authorities say they have uncovered a criminal network with links to Al-Qaida and Hamas that supplied false passports to citizens from the Middle East and Pakistan.
- “Mulford’S Views Echo Us Congress’ ” (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jan 28, 2006)
Even as the Bush administration distanced itself from United States Ambassador to India David Mulford’s comments about a civilian nuclear deal with India, congressional sources said his remarks are an accurate reflection of the sentiment in the U.S.
- Congress: Between Hope And Despair (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Jan 28, 2006)
The Congress and the Government have settled into a dither and delay routine. This is unfortunate given the unmatched potential of the Sonia Gandhi-Manmohan Singh team.
- Iran Changes Russia Tune (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
A Russian proposal to carry out sensitive nuclear fuel work outside Iran to allay fears Teheran is seeking the bomb is “not sufficient” for the Iranians, a top nuclear negotiator said today.
- India, Saudi Agree On Terrorism, Energy (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Heralding a new era in their relations, India and Saudi Arabia today agreed to cooperate to fight terrorism and other trans-national crimes and also develop a strategic energy partnership.
- The Harvest That Never Was (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Jan 28, 2006)
Farmers should be compensated for the failure of technology just like any other consumer in a city
- Hardline High For Hamas (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Fatah doesn’t want coalition, Turkey offers to mediate between Israel, Palestine
- We Must Prefer Bush, Warts And All (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jan 28, 2006)
For those painting Iran as a valuable Indian ally and heroic underdog whom India must support against US imperialism, we have news.
- 'Clemenceau Should Be Decontaminated In France' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 28, 2006)
As part of the fight to keep Le Clemenceau out of the ship-breaking yard in Alang till its toxic material is removed, Annie Thebaud-Mony flew in from France to depose before the Supreme Court monitoring committee. Representing Ban Asbestos Network (BAN)..
- Not A Good Idea For Pmo To Have Interns (The Financial Express, HARSH SHRIVASTAVA, Jan 28, 2006)
Ramesh Ramanathan (FE, Jan 3) has suggested a Prime Minister’s Internship Programme to build citizens’ participation, get new ideas into the system and, if I may paraphrase him, make governance glamorous for our young people.
- Mittal Steel Guns For Arcelor (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Mittal Steel Co., the world’s biggest steelmaker, made an unsolicited cash bid to buy Arcelor SA for 18.6 billion euros ($22.7 billion) in a transaction that would transform the industry.
- Former Pm Bhutto Says Ready To Face Pakistan Charges (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Pakistan's exiled former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, has told a U.S. government radio network she is ready to return face what she said are "scurrilous" charges against her by her country's military-led government.
- 18 Tourism Corporation Hotels Franchised Out, Says Official (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Eighteen hotels and restaurants of the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation have been franchised out to well-qualified and professional firms, Tourism Secretary V. Varaprasada Rao said on Friday.
- Rice Waves Red Rag To India On Iran Vote (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jan 28, 2006)
Barely 48 hours after US Ambassador in India, Mr David C Mulford, linked up the fate of the Indo-US nuclear deal to how New Delhi votes at the IAEA’s resolution in Vienna on February 2-3, it was today the turn of none other than Secretary . . .
- Iran: India Backs Russian Initiative (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 28, 2006)
India has consulted all key members of IAEA board of governors and Iran
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