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Articles 24321 through 24420 of 31829:
- Like Fixing The Weather, Council Reform Eludes U.N. (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Like the weather, everyone talks about reforming the U.N. Security Council but no one seems able to change it.
- India Opposes Taking Iran Case To U.N. Security Body (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
India, facing U.S. pressure to take a tougher line on Iran's nuclear ambitions, said on Monday it did not want the issue to be reported to the U.N. Security Council, as sought by Washington.
- The Economic Fault Lines (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Sep 19, 2005)
Unlike geographical fault lines, the economic ones spread disaster everywhere — on the prudent and the successful as much as on the imprudent and unsuccessful. P. V. Indiresan offers a solution to give the poor what they value and is goo d for them too.
- Icar To Release New Varieties Of Pulses (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
For different climatic conditions
- Pak Coming Closer To Israel (Daily Excelsior, Atul Cowshish, Sep 19, 2005)
According to Western observers Israel is very pleased to have collected an early reward for its Gaza pullout from Muslim Pakistan which went public in establishing high-level contacts with the Jewish state.
- Bjp's Emergence As A Principal Alternative Was A Feat: Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
This is the text of the concluding statement made by Bharatiya Janata Party president L.K. Advani at the national executive meeting of the party on Sunday:
- Joint Exercises Planned With Leading Foreign Armies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
To act as diplomatic tool for pursuing national security strategies
Major plans with Russian, French, U.S. armies
Low-level exercises, joint training planned with Singapore, Mongolia and Uzbekistan
- Un Human Development Report 2005: Shocking Disparities Across Regions (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Sep 19, 2005)
The UNDP's latest Human Development Report has done a creditable job of stressing the importance of attaining the Millennium Development Goals.
- Musharraf In Row With Women Rights Activists (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 19, 2005)
Pandemonium at meet in New York:Dawn"You are against me and Pakistan," said the President when a human rights activist referred to his alleged comments in aWashington Postinterview.
- Blair Blasts Bbc's Coverage Of Hurricane (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Sep 19, 2005)
Prime Minister Tony Blair has raised hackles at the BBC after he reportedly called its coverage of Hurricane Katrina as "full of hate'' for America.
- "Merkel May Favour India" (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 19, 2005)
A conservative coalition between the Christian Democrats (CDU-CSU) and the Free Democrats (FDP) would,
- If There Is No Corn, Eat Potatoes: Mugabe (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has suggested people in his country are not hungry,
- India, Us Sit On Monday To Rule Out Crossed Wires On Iran (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Amidst the continuing war of words between the Bush Administration and Tehran,
- Population And Economics (Deccan Herald, Rishi Trivedi, Sep 19, 2005)
Breaking News: Sania Mirza first Indian to enter 4th round of Grand Slam in 18 years! This news item flashed across Indian news channels on September 1, 2005. For a nation terribly starved of sports icons,
- From Physicians To Pharmacists–I (Greater Kashmir, GEER MUHAMMAD ISHAQ, Sep 19, 2005)
With the advent of complex and sedentary life styles, fast changing dietary habits, rapid increase in population and emergence of contemporary disorders,
- Afghans Defy Threats To Vote In General Election (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Afghans defied threats from Taliban militants to vote in Sunday's landmark elections to the Afghanistan parliament and provincial councils.
- Rusal Keen To Invest In India But Puts Condition (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Russian aluminium major Rusal is keen to invest in India but wants the government to give it some flexibility with regard to bauxite mining.
- If The Heart Beats Too Fast (Tribune, John Briley, Sep 19, 2005)
Several readers have asked recently if their hearts were beating too fast during strenuous cardio exercise. Should they worry if their heart rates exceed 90 percent of maximum?
- Training Politicians Doesn’T Work (Indian Express, Sushila Ramaswamy, Sep 19, 2005)
Former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan has announced the opening of a school for training professional politicians under the auspices of the Maharashtra Institute of Technology modelled after the John F. Kennedy School of Government at . . .
- Change Procedure (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Sep 19, 2005)
The state government could solve the problem of unemployment to a great extent if only it refers the vacancies to the recruiting agencies and makes some changes in the recruitment process. Every now and then,
- Raising The Curtain On Disney's Top Managers (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Sep 19, 2005)
The court has proclaimed its judgment. Michael Eisner, Chief Executive Officer of Walt Disney Co.,
- Taking A Call On Emotional Labour (Business Line, S. Subramanyan , Sep 19, 2005)
The first conclave of call centre unions are on in Mumbai. Problems facing the call-centre workers such as `abusive client calls',
- Advani Keeps Promise With Rss, To Step Down In December (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Plunging the crisis-ridden BJP into greater turmoil and bringing into the open his rift with the RSS, BJP president Lal Krishna Advani . . .
- Tracking The Global Fdi Movement (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Sep 19, 2005)
Going by recent economic trends, an FDI upturn is in the works following the recent investment recession. Generally, the UNCTAD report says, that prospects for almost all regions "are expected to be bright in both the short and the medium term".
- Navigating Galileo (Tribune, Sridhar K Chari, Sep 19, 2005)
India‘s bid to join the Galileo satellite navigation project promoted by the European Union (EU)
- Through The Roof, And Higher (Telegraph, DIPANKAR BOSE, Sep 19, 2005)
Why do international crude oil prices continue to rise, even now when they have touched unheard of levels?
- "There Is A Need To Calibrate Subsidies" (Hindu, SUSHMA RAMACHANDRAN , Sep 19, 2005)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation chairmanSubir Raha, in an interview, warns profits and investment plans abroad will be affected by the increasing burden of subsidy. Excerpts
- India, Pakistan And Us (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
While large sections of the Indian media bemoaned the lack of some much-anticipated positive outcome out of the Manmohan Singh - Musharraf dinner meeting in New York some important aspects of that meeting appear to have been overlooked in most of the ....
- Spam `Could Make Internet Unusable' (Hindu, David Smith, Sep 19, 2005)
The information superhighway is becoming choked by spam, viruses, and fraud.
- Iranian Leader Alleges "Nuclear Apartheid" (Hindu, Joel Brinkley, Sep 19, 2005)
U.S. bullying other nations, charges President Ahmadinejad
- Banks Push Credit Cards At Indians (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
After squeezing growth from mortgages and car loans in recent years, Indian banks are turning to credit cards in a potentially lucrative drive that could also leave more people floundering in debt.
- Piety Breaks Out (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Sep 19, 2005)
President Bush brings God into the limelight as he calls for prayers in response to the disaster that has undermined faith
- When The General Was Told A Thing Or Two (Hindu, Harish Khare , Sep 19, 2005)
India tells Musharraf that his speech at the U.N. was not conducive to forward movement
- Too Big To Last? (Hindu, Lucy Siegle, Sep 19, 2005)
Good News and bad news this week. Research shows that the planet could feasibly provide food for 10 billion people. Since the global population is estimated to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, this leaves us with a bit of slack in the world's breadbasket.
- Capital Robbed Of A Thousand And More Trees (Hindu, Sandeep Joshi, Sep 18, 2005)
The incessant rain and accompanying squalls that lashed the Capital for well over 30 hours beginning Friday morning have left a gaping hole in the Capital's green cover with close to a thousand full-grown and small trees uprooted across the city.
- A Mine Of Scholarship (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
T S Parthasarahty, master of many languages and renowned among scholars around the world for his knowledge of culture, shows no signs of slowing down even at 92. Sakuntala Narasimhan profiles the extraordinary scholar.
- An American Empire In Denial (Deccan Herald, PRASENJIT CHOWDHURY, Sep 18, 2005)
The author feels that the US should face its imperial obligations as Britain did. He is sure that the ‘new empire’ is destined to do good for mankind
Colossus— the Rise and Fall of the American Empire , Niall Ferguson,
Penguin, 2005, pp 386, £ 6.30
- 200 Years Later (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
A Ganesha idol that hid a bounty,oranges grown by Armenians, temples as old as thousand years and a Rajput settlement, all right here in the outskirts of Bangalore. These are some teresting facts uncovered in tracing Francis Buchanan’s trail.
- This Is Even Better Than The Real Thing’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Zadie Smith’s homage to E M Forster, On Beauty is deliciously funny and beautifully nuanced, says Stephanie Merritt.
On Beauty ; Zadie Smith, Hamish Hamilton, 2005, pp 445, £ 16.99
- Nuke Deal: Subtext Of A Sell-Out (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Sep 18, 2005)
Both the American ambassador speaking in New Delhi and the US Under-Secretary of State Robert Joseph testifying in Congress have almost simultaneously spelled out the implications of the US-India nuclear agreement.
- Farce Of The Comity Of Nations (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Attend a General Assembly session and see why the United States does not like the United Nations.
- From Ladies Coupe To The Mistress (Deccan Herald, BALA CHAUHAN, Sep 18, 2005)
Bala Chauhan in conversation with Anita Nair, whose book Mistress, out shortly, is an interplay between the forces of passion and art.
- Musharraf's Remarks On Women Draw Flak (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 18, 2005)
Disparaging language, says ex-Premier Benazir
- Tamil Nadu Government Agrees To Hold Public Hearings On Port Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Submission made during hearing on writ petition filed by Tuticorin Port Trust
- India Pioneered Open Access Publishing System’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
The roots of open access publishing (OAP), free online availability of digital content can be traced back to S R Ranganathan, considered the father of library science in India, Ms Judith Turner, Editor of Journal of Electronic Publishing, said in Bangalor
- Fight Still On Against Assam Oil Well Fire (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
American experts working round-the-clock; ONGC providing back-up, equipment
- India-Pakistan Talks Setback Seen As Temporary (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Sep 18, 2005)
The apparent failure of talks between the leaders of India and Pakistan in New York has dealt a blow to the peace process between the South Asian nuclear rivals but the setback is likely to be temporary, analysts said.
- Rain Harvesting In Govt Primary Schools: Minister (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
The ambitious rainwater harvesting scheme, Suvarna Jala, is all set to be launched in 23,683 government primary schools across the State on October 2.
- Pak Responsibility For Democracy In Afghanistan (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Sep 18, 2005)
Amid threats of violence from warlords and Taliban, the people of Afghanistan are voting today (September 18) for democracy in their country.
- Misery Unending For Sonia Naz (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 18, 2005)
The continuing misery of Sonia Naz should put to rest the views of those in this country who think that rape is used by some as a means to seek a better life in the West.
- Afghan Poll: Some Misgivings (Dawn, Amir Usman, Sep 18, 2005)
Before discussing the implications of the forthcoming elections for Afghanistan and the Afghan people,
- How India Has Forged Ahead (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Sep 18, 2005)
India has negotiated to buy nuclear equipment from America Pakistan is negotiating to buy fighter aircraft because its prime minister believes that the “geopolitical realities”
- Hurriyat Wants India-Pakistan To Speed Up Talks (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Separatists in Indian Kashmir have urged India and Pakistan to speed up peace moves to resolve a long-running dispute over the Himalayan region, days after summit talks between the neighbours ended in a stalemate.
- Wanted: A Definition Of Terror (Tribune, Shruti Bedi, Sep 18, 2005)
Amazingly, there are several international conventions that define war crimes, but there is no internationally accepted definition of terrorism. It is an important issue that requires immediate attention.
- India Faces Us, Pak Hiccup (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Returning home tonight after consultations with world leaders on the margins of the UN General Assembly, Manmohan Singh might conclude a week is a long time in diplomacy
- New Rules For Iit Admission From 2007 (Tribune, Subhrangshu Gupta, Sep 18, 2005)
The new admission rules for IITs will not be applicable to the students appearing in the 2006 examinations. They become applicable from 2007, according to the decision taken by the Joint Admission Council of the IITs at a meeting here today.
- Indo-Latin American Meet To Be Held In Goa (Hindu, Prakash Kamat, Sep 18, 2005)
Ambassadors, Charge d'affaires and High Commissioners of several prominent Latin American and Caribbean countries will attend a three-day seminar — `Indo-Latin American and Caribbean relations' — to be held here from October 7 to 9.
- Lalu In Search Of Lost Crown (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 18, 2005)
The RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has hit the campaign-trail in poll-bound Bihar atop his own version of rath.
- Considerable Progress On Siachen: Musharraf (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Exuding confidence in the ongoing peace process between India and Pakistan, President Pervez Musharraf has said the two countries have made "considerable " progress on Siachen and Sir Creek issues and have shown commitment to resolve the Kashmir issue ami
- Afghanistan Set For Landmark Elections Though Beset With Perils (Hindu, Declan Walsh, Sep 18, 2005)
Poll fires the imagination of youth who want to wrench power from men of violence
- German Outcome Hinges On The Undecided (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 18, 2005)
Two major political coalitions running neck and neck in today's election
Candidates to campaign till the polls close
Reforms are working, says Schroeder
Both woo 600,000 strong Turkish minority
- Regret Vs Apology (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 18, 2005)
What does Bharatiya Janata Party leader Madan Lal Khurana mean when he says that he has merely offered regrets to his party president L.K. Advani and not tendered an apology?
- Manmohan Returns (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned here on Saturday night from a week-long overseas tour after securing France's commitment to assist India in its nuclear energy programme and making a strong case in New York for a permanent seat in the United Nations
- Musharraf - U.S. Can't Just Pack Up And Leave Iraq (Reuters, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 17, 2005)
The world should stop dwelling on the consequences of the U.S. war in Iraq and move on to resolving problems like Kashmir and the Palestinian conflict, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on Friday.
- If Forced, India Will Vote With U.S. On Iran In Iaea (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Sep 17, 2005)
India will vote with the United States, France, Britain and Germany in the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA)
- U.N. Summit Endorses Modest Reforms (Reuters, Paul Taylor, Sep 17, 2005)
World leaders endorsed modest reforms of the United Nations on Friday at the end of a summit that made only limited progress on fighting poverty and terrorism, boosting security or protecting human rights.
- Don't Give In To U.S. Pressure On Iran: Karat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
Pursue independent foreign policy, UPA Government urged
Government should adhere to the stand that the nuclear issue be resolved through talks
United States would like India to support its proposal in the IAEA
- U.S. Experts Arrive At Dikom (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
50 fire-tenders pressed into service to douse the blaze
No loss of lives and property
2,500 families temporarily evacuated, sheltered in camps
Special device designed
- A Casual Remark, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Harish Khare , Sep 17, 2005)
No intention to discuss domestic politics
- The Familiar Script (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Sep 17, 2005)
There are many reasons why the joint statement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President General Pervez Musharraf is so insipid and so disappointing.
- Global Nuke Project:india’S Role Discussed (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
Conventional N-power depends on fission reaction. ITER intends to generate fusion energy, so far confined to the laboratory.
- Cutting Through The World Of Work (Deccan Herald, Andrew RatnerLos, Sep 17, 2005)
In one newspaper job I had, my co-workers and I began each day by debating issues and current events.
- Israel Pulls Out But Gaza Is Still Not Free (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
During his address to the UN General Assembly this week, Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon claimed Israel’s unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip ended Israel’s legal “responsibility” for its Palestinian citizens.
- Iran No Hurdle To Indo-Us Ties: Pm (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Sep 17, 2005)
Denying that his talks with Pervez Musharraf had failed, Manmohan Singh said his meeting with the Pakistani leader was ‘an essay in mutual comprehension’.
- Afghan Elections: Some Unanswered Questions (Dawn, S. Mudassir Ali Shah, Sep 17, 2005)
As 12.5 million registered Afghan voters go to the first post-Taliban parliamentary polls on Sunday,
- Nuclear Iran Not India's Wish: Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
In a new line on the lingering crisis over Iran’s controversial nuclear programme,
- Hope With Caution (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 17, 2005)
With the smooth passage of talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday,
- Arctic Warming Beyond Control (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 17, 2005)
A record loss of sea ice in the Arctic this summer has convinced scientists that the northern hemisphere may have crossed a critical threshold beyond which the climate may never recover.
- Growth Of Technology (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 17, 2005)
Plato might not have had technology in mind when he wrote “Necessity is the mother of invention”,
- What A Day! (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
Last week there was a particular day which ought to not have been there at all. Not many of us may be aware that September 10 is observed every year as the World Suicide Prevention Day which is better known as the macabre World Suicide Day not merely. . .
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