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Articles 1421 through 1520 of 3665:
- Kerala: Close Race (Frontline, R Krishnakumar, Apr 19, 2006)
In Kerala the main contest is between the traditional rivals, the UDF and the LDF, with the BJP nowhere in the picture.
- Jayalalithaa Cancels Campaign In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Chief Minister and All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Jayalalithaa has cancelled her trip to Kerala on Thursday (April 20) to canvass for her party candidates in the State.
- Cong Upbeat Despite Pre-Poll Surveys (Times of India, P K SURENDRAN, Apr 19, 2006)
With Kerala set to go to polls on Saturday, pre-poll surveys are predicting a win for the CPM-led Left Democratic Front. But that's not dampened the spirits in the Congress camp with United Democratic Front making a brave surge for the . . .
- Cpm Infighting May Cost Isaac Dear (Times of India, Amrith Lal, Apr 19, 2006)
Thomas Isaac is not your regular politician. In spite of working his way up in the party by heading SFI in Kerala in the 1970s, he is more known as an academic from the Centre for Development Studies in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Pm Should Categorically Come Out On N-Agreement: Naidu (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should make a categorical statement on the nuclear agreement with the US as various reports emnating on the issue were "creating doubts in peoples' minds", former BJP president M Venkaiah Naidu today said.
- Bsp Will Get Majority In U.P. Polls: Mayawati (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati on Tuesday said that her party would secure an absolute majority in the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by contesting it alone.
- Karat Interview: Vs Refuses To Bite The Bullet (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
S Achuthanandan, CPI(M)’s top hardline honcho and likely chief minister if the Left comes to power this poll, declined to comment whether he agreed with his General Secretary Prakash Karat that the strife in Kerala CPI(M) was between two . . .
- Home Bound (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Apr 18, 2006)
Destiny brought us together in the same compartment of Kerala Sampark Kranti Express.
- World Of Changing Ammas (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Apr 18, 2006)
One thing in circulation most widely in Chennai is a word: Amma. Not merely Chennai.
- Udf Has Emerged Front-Runner, Says Moily (Hindu, Girish Menon, Apr 18, 2006)
People are happy with the UDF Government's performance'
- Congress, Allies Communalising Issues: Advani (Hindu, Roy Mathew, Apr 18, 2006)
Advani accuses Government of playing vote bank politics `Government is proposing religion-based reservation in the Army'
- Communists Are In For A Shock In West Bengal' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
`In Assam, no government can be formed without our support ,
- Priority For Amenities In Tourist Centres: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Estuary View Resort near Sadashivgad inaugurated
Two houseboats of Jungle Lodges inaugurated
Houseboats available for holding seminars, symposiums
- The Friendly Neighbourhood Cm (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Apr 17, 2006)
He doesn’t have a penchant for white Ambassadors or Black Cat security.
- India’S Left, Congress In State Poll Standoff (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Millions of people will vote in India’s West Bengal on Monday as part of elections in five states whose results could further strain ties between India’s left and the national ruling coalition it backs.
- The Power Of Public Opinion (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Apr 17, 2006)
The polling in Assam is over and the results will be announced in a month. Expectedly, before the 'numbers' are made public, 'alliances' will be struck and power sharing agreements signed between parties that contested the election.
- The End Of Macro-Economic Policy? (The Financial Express, Alok Sheel, Apr 17, 2006)
Macro parameters are insensitive to domestic policy with convergence in the real . . .
- Mullaperiyar: Minister Slams Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Says she is making it a campaign issue
- World Of Changing Ammas (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Apr 17, 2006)
One thing in circulation most widely in Chennai is a word: Amma. Not merely Chennai.
- Left, Congress In State Poll Standoff (Reuters, BAPPA MAJUMDAR, Apr 17, 2006)
Millions of people will vote in West Bengal on Monday as part of elections in five states whose results could further strain ties between the left and the national ruling coalition it backs.
- The Temple Bull (Deccan Herald, T C NARAYAN, Apr 17, 2006)
The male calf presented to a Shiva temple was revered and feared by local devotees
- Development Smokescreen In Kerala Elections (Tribune, T.P. Sreenivasan, Apr 17, 2006)
Kerala is a state that has prided itself on experimenting with and evolving ideologies, but no candidate seems to be fighting the elections on the ideological platform this time.
- The Tragedy Of Want In India (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Apr 16, 2006)
Poverty has always dogged India’s heels, although the situation has improved over time.
- Pre-Poll Survey Lacks Credibility: Chandy (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Dismissing a recent survey predicting a sweep by the CPM-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala in the three-phase Assembly elections, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said today that the situation was quite favourable to the Congress-led combine.
- Naxal Bid To Extend Sway In South Cause For Concern (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Apr 15, 2006)
Emphasis on planning on the lines of the military
Increasing attacks on rail infrastructure
Multiple attacks on police, security apparatus
Affected States to launch joint operations
- "State Preparing Itself For Programmatic Alliances" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is contesting 13 seats in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu. Its State unit secretary N. Varadarajan discusses a wide range of issues, from the need for a common minimum . . .
- Police To Probe Violence Following Rajkumar's Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Investigation will tackle `conspiracy' angle, says Ajai Kumar Singh
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563 people have been arrested and 43 cases registered
It will be ascertained whether those arrested
- Wonderful Parties And Graceful Living (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Apr 15, 2006)
At one time Jantar Mantar Road from its junction with Ashoka Road to Sansad Marg with the planetarium on one side, Free Church on the other was the abode of the five top building...
- Poverty In The Midst Of Plenty (Daily Excelsior, Jayant Muralidharan, Apr 14, 2006)
Most of the villages in Kerala are populated entirely by old people.
- Ravi’S Rough Ride (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 14, 2006)
Vayalar Ravi, cabinet minister for overseas Indian affairs, is rarely seen in Delhi.
- Thirst For Profit (Frontline, P. SAINATH, Apr 14, 2006)
The corporate hijack of water is on and if the current trend continues, India's water sources will be in private hands before long.
- Quota Of Diminishing Returns (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Apr 14, 2006)
Reservation ruse is unlikely to help the Congress win more seats in the Assembly elections, says Kalyani Shankar
- Congress: Survey Contrary To Reality (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Party questions methodology in Kerala
- Bearding The Kerala Lion In Its Den (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Apr 14, 2006)
The 59 constituencies in the six southern districts of Kerala that go to polls on 22 April, according to well-established tradition, decides the shape of the new Assembly.
- Winnable Reforms (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 14, 2006)
Buddha can afford to smile
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 14, 2006)
In the detailed report on The Hindu-CNN-IBN poll in Kerala ("As always, the floating voters hold the key", April 13, 2006), the bar chart relating to the popularity rating of Kerala leaders has errors in two figures.
- Of Plastic Rain And Tigers (Deccan Herald, VIJAY NAMBISAN, Apr 14, 2006)
Tourists cannot afford to pollute the environment with plastic bags and biscuit wrappers
- Storming Bastions Of Privilege (Times of India, D Raja, Apr 14, 2006)
In 1915, leader of the untouchables Ayyankali (1863-1941), who led Dalits to emancipation in Travancore in Kerala, took a Pulaya untouchable girl for admission to a school in Ooruttambalam. On refusal of admission, there was a violent confrontation.
- Jayalalithaa Vows To Strive For Raising Dam Height (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
My Government always works in interest of ryots: Chief Minister
Winds up three-day campaign for Democratic People's Alliance in Madurai district
- Venkaiah Naidu Hits Out At Upa Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
`Vote-bank policies create dangerous situation in the country'
- The Politics Of Water (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
Severely depleted water resources will impact on the Kerala elections, with the focus on Plachimada, says G. Prabhakaran
- `Jamaat-E-Islami Offer Of Support To Ldf To Protect Vested Interests' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee leaders slam the outfit and the PDP
KPCC spokesperson says UDF does not consider PDP, Jamaat-e-Islami as fascist organisations
KPCC general secretary alleges that CPI(M) is trying to mislead the minorities on quota
- Renunciation And After (Daily Excelsior, Sunil Gatade, Apr 13, 2006)
The Congress President's resignation from the Lok Sabha in the wake of the 'office of profit' storm was literally the blitzkrieg technique, which took the wind out of opposition sails.
- Election Sans Commotion (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Apr 13, 2006)
Having witnessed most elections in West Bengal since the first one under the present Constitution in 1952, this writer finds the forthcoming Assembly poll a rather strange phenomenon.
- "Cooperation And Conflict Co-Exist" (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Apr 13, 2006)
One year after assuming charge as general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist),Prakash Karatdiscusses the Left's relationship with the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre and the prospects for a third alternative . . .
- Left Democratic Front Set For Big Win In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
The Hindu-CNN-IBN Poll predicts 93-103 seats for LDF
- Why Stagger Elections? (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 13, 2006)
EC must strive for one-day polls
- Ploughed Out (Business Line, Vinod Mathew, Apr 12, 2006)
A. M. Chacko, an avid farmer in Kerala's mid-Travancore for over 15 years, has decided to rest his plough. It was not an easy decision for him to make, as agriculture was a passion for him, having spent all his time and effort on it after . . .
- N-Deal Violates Sovereignty: Rajnath (Indian Express, Manoj Prasad, Apr 12, 2006)
Taking a break from the Bharat Suraksha Yatra in Ranchi today BJP president Rajnath Singh rushed to Meerut to pay his condolence to the victims of the Monday inferno.
- Mayawati: "No Promises, No Manifesto, Only Performance" (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Apr 12, 2006)
From a negatively perceived champion of narrow caste interests to a confident, self-assured leader of all communities,Mayawatihas transformed beyond recognition. Today, all eyes are on her — to see if the Bahujan Samaj Party can reach the finish . . .
- Rejuvenating An Idea? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 11, 2006)
The decision of Aditya Birla Novo Ltd (ABNL) to hike its stake in Idea Cellular marks the first stage in the resolution of differences between the Tata and AV Birla camps over their stakes in the telecom company.
- 'Our Embassies Should Look After Expat Labour' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 11, 2006)
His grooming as a trade union leader in Kerala should help Vayalar Ravi in his current assignment as Union overseas affairs minister.
- Nabard Aid To Tamil Nadu, Pondy Crosses Rs. 2,345 Cr. (Hindu, S. Vydhianathan, Apr 11, 2006)
Rs. 604 crore for infrastructure projects
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Total aid sanctioned includes Rs. 1,827 crore as refinance to banks
Rs. 547 crore to cooperative banks, regional rural banks
- Congress And Coalition Realpolitik (Hindu, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Apr 11, 2006)
The outcome of the Assembly elections may have no direct impact on the United Progressive Alliance Government at the Centre, but the emerging situation has accentuated the pressure on the Congress.
- A Subtle Change In Style And Strategy (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Apr 11, 2006)
Carefully avoiding personal attacks on her rivals, Jayalalithaa has chosen to dwell on the `positives'
- Why Is Sonia Gandhi Silent On Volcker Issue, Asks Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
With whose consent did Natwar write to Iraq?
I am raising the issue of illegal foreign funding: BJP leader
Is Natwar Singh being made a scapegoat?
- A Different Historical Trajectory (Hindu, R. CHAMPAKALAKSHMI, Apr 11, 2006)
This concluding part of the review focusses on Sanjay Subrahmanyam's main contributions to a better understanding of the complex historical processes
- Good Borders, Good Neighbours (Deccan Herald, Srikanth Kondapalli , Apr 10, 2006)
Resolving the border issue with China will help better the India-China trade ties too
- Arjun Denies Ec Charge (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Human Resources Minister Arjun Singh on Sunday denied the Election Commission’s charge that he had prima facie violated the model code of conduct for elections ....
- Advani Hits Out At Centre's Path Of ``Appeasement'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
`Yatra' aimed at creating awareness about UPA's divisive policies
Yatra enters Maharashtra
Says Centre trying to create a rift between religious communities
POTA repeal against national interest
- Achuthanandan Is Our Choice For Chief Minister: Paloli (Hindu, C. Gouridasan Nair, Apr 10, 2006)
Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener Paloli Mohammed Kutty has said that the Leader of the Opposition V.S. Achuthanandan will certainly be the LDF's choice for Chief Minister if the Front wins the Assembly elections.
- Arjun: Code Not Violated (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Apr 10, 2006)
"No new announcement on quota"
- More Teeth To Commission On Minority Edu Institutions (Daily Excelsior, M Rama Rao, Apr 10, 2006)
Critics are quick to take the Government to task for the recent amendment to the National Commission for Minority Educational institutions Act.
- Failing The Farmer (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 10, 2006)
Punjab’s chief minister is in consultation with the Centre for a solution to the deepening debt crisis that farmers in his state face.
- Left To Review Govt Support After Polls (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Apr 10, 2006)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) on Friday said it would review its support for the government after state elections are out of the way next month.
- Tight Security For Final Ballot In Assam (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 10, 2006)
Security personnel carrying automatic weapons guarded polling centres across Assam on Monday as voting began for the second and final phase of elections.
- Harvest Of Life (Indian Express, Ruchi sharma, Apr 10, 2006)
It is that time of year. Nach Baliye time, with Baisakhi round the corner.
- Kerala's Highway To Nowhere (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 10, 2006)
K Govindan Kutty on why grandiose projects like metro have support of politicians and bureaucrats alike in Kerala
- A Violation Of The Code, Says Ec (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 09, 2006)
Announcement on quota for OBCs
Commission slaps notice on Cabinet Secretary
Minister should explain by Monday
- Left To Review Govt Support After Polls (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Apr 08, 2006)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) on Friday said it would review its support for the government after state elections are out of the way next month.
- Book On Ambemule Govinda Bhat (Hindu, Coomi Kapoor, Apr 08, 2006)
Seer of Sri Edaneeru Math Sri Keshavananda Bharati swamiji will release `Yaksha Vallari'
- Damn Good Dam (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Apr 08, 2006)
On 15 March the Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a Bill to nullify the 27 February Supreme Court order authorising the raising of water level in the Mullaperiyar dam from 136 feet to 142 feet and permitting further strengthening of the . . .
- Secular Vend For Islamist Cause (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Apr 07, 2006)
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.George Santayana
- Sonia's Third Resignation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
After her resignation from the National Advisory Council (NAC) and from the Lok Sabha in the aftermath of the office-of profit controversy, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has resigned as chairperson of the prestigious Jallianwala Bagh National . . .
- The Evolution Of The Model Code (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Apr 07, 2006)
With its origins in 1951, the code emerged out of a political consensus. So long as it remained on paper, there was hardly any protest. The situation changed when the focus shifted to enforcement.
- Names As Labels (Deccan Herald, S V Vijayan, Apr 07, 2006)
Names of seasons and professions are often extended to places, objects and people
- Third Stepdown For Sonia (Telegraph, Radhika Ramaseshan, Apr 06, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi has resigned for the third time — now as the chairperson of the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust whose first head was Mahatma Gandhi.
- Law And Order Has Broken Down' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
We will highlight the failure of the UDF Government to help farmers. The debts incurred by them resulted in 1,500 suicides.
- Justice For Joshi, Joy In The Parivar (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 06, 2006)
The forensic report clearing RSS leader Sanjay Joshi in the sleaze CD controversy is cause for much joy in the Parivar.
- Yatras To Highlight "Failure" Of Cong-Led Coalition: Bjp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
BJP today said it was forced to undertake the twin-yatras to highlight the "failure" of the Congress-led coalition on all fronts and to protest against politics of "minority appeasement" being practised by it.
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