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Articles 2221 through 2320 of 9764:
- Who Decides What We Should See? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, May 26, 2006)
For a nation that was only last week joyfully defending its right to watch ‘The Da Vinci Code’ regardless of the injury it may cause to the sentiments of Catholics, the silence over the blackout in Gujarat of Aamir Khan’s ‘Fanaa’ is most revealing.
- Implement Farm Loan Scheme, Gowda Tells Son (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Shooting off yet another letter to his Chief Minister-son H D Kumaraswamy, JD (S) leader H D Deve Gowda has urged him to immediately start the implementation of the budgetary scheme of providing farm loans at 4 per cent interest rate, without waiting . .
- Besieged By Problems But Secure (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 26, 2006)
On its second anniversary, the United Progressive Alliance Government is every bit the regime under siege, with trouble on all fronts — worrying volatility in a market believed to be healthily ascendant, mounting anti-quota protests, resignation . . .
- Upa Is Losing Its Sheen (Daily Excelsior, Kedar Nath Pandey, May 26, 2006)
The UPA Government completed its two years in office on May 22, and it was a gala festivity at 7-Race Course Road.
- Gowda Not To Take Initiative For Third Front Formation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) president H D Deve Gowda today said his party will not take the lead in the formation of a third front in the country.
- 100 Days In Power, K'taka Cm Heaps Praises On Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Hundred days after sharing power with BJP in Karnataka, Janata Dal (S) leader and Chief Minister KD Kumaraswamy on Thursday showered lavish praise on its coalition partner, belying the Congress predicts about the longevity of his Government.
- No Stock Of Situation (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, May 26, 2006)
The Finance Ministry should have heard the alarm bells ringing when the sensex crossed 12,000 and taken steps to prevent the crash
- Social Activism Gone Awry (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Aamir Khan's attempt to project himself as a youth icon in the wake of Rang de Basanti has not gone down well with the people of Gujarat, says Anuradha Dutt.
- Cong., Bjp Back Decision On `Fanaa' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress in Gujarat have supported the decision of multiplexes association and the cinema theatres association not to screen the latest Aamir Khan starrer `Fanaa' in the State.
- Kumaraswamy Praises Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The Janata Dal (S)-BJP alliance is working well: Chief Minister
- Telugu Desam, Bjp Ask Trs Leaders To Resign (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Call to protect "self-respect" of Telangana people
PCC chief denies TRS sought appointment with Sonia
BJP also hits out at TDP chief
- Bjp May Soften Stand On ‘Fanaa’ If Aamir Apologises (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The BJP today said it was willing to put an end to the row over actor Aamir Khan’s movie “Fanaa” if the film star apologises for his stand on the Narmada dam project and the recent Vadodara demolition.
- ‘He Is Our Enemy, He Has No Standing Here’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
Narmada is the lifeline of Gujarat and anybody who makes an attempt to oppose it or create a hurdle will be blacklisted in Gujarat.
- ‘Aamir Hasn’T Spoken Against Gujarat’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
Every individual, whether an artist or otherwise, has the right to an opinion and nobody, least of all the government, should disrespect this.
- Intolerance In Modiland (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 26, 2006)
The message that is sought to be given is chilling and sinister: don’t oppose the Gujarat stand on the Narmada dam or else…! Aamir Khan begged to differ and is being made to pay for it by placing a ban on his latest release, “Fanaa”.
- Apolitical Nominees? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 25, 2006)
Norms not followed in nominations to Council
- Congress Criticises Bjp For Targeting Speaker (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
It adopted "obstructionist tactics"
- Left Scores A Win (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 25, 2006)
With the UPA-Left Coordination Committee having announced its decision to impose 27 per cent OBC quota from June 2007 on all specialist educational institutions run by the Union Government, the "reservation controversy" has more or less been settled.
- Reservation Blues (Indian Express, COLIN NICKERSON, May 25, 2006)
In his column in the May 28 issue of Organiser, M.V. Kamath has argued strongly against Arjun Singh proposal for OBC quotas.
- Screening Intolerance (Indian Express, SOLI J. SORABJEE, May 25, 2006)
The Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha has issued a diktat that the movie Fanaa or any other movie starring Aamir Khan should not be permitted exhibition in any theatre in the state of Gujarat coupled with serious threats in the event of . . .
- Leaps Of Faith (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 25, 2006)
The government of India has reacted promptly and properly to the remarks Pope Benedict made about religious conversions and religious intolerance in India.
- Avoidable Hype (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 25, 2006)
In the turbulent 1990, an all-party delegation led by late Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal had visited Srinagar.
- Left Forces Quota Everywhere Except Home Turf (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, May 25, 2006)
The CPI (M)-led Left Front may have armtwisted the UPA Government to announce 27 per cent quote for OBCs in institutions of higher education from June 2007, but it is not prepared for the same in States like West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura where it rules.
- Quota: Bjp Against Dilution In Excellence (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
While favouring reservation for OBCs in institutions of higher education, the main Opposition party, the BJP, today drew the UPA government’s attention towards the constitutional amendment related to reservation, which was passed during the last . . .
- Hurriyet’S No To Rtc (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 25, 2006)
One can understand why the All Parties’ Hurriyet Conference has decided to boycott the “roundtable conference” called by Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in Srinagar.
- Pm Enters Third Year In Office (Daily Excelsior, Atul, May 25, 2006)
Manmohan Singh has entered his third year in office as Prime Minister of India amidst an ominous sign of student unrest all over the country, triggered ostensibly by the controversy over reservations for other backward classes (OBCs) in higher institutes
- Market, Quotas Poop The Party (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , May 25, 2006)
If it was baptism by fire for the gentleman-politician, Dr Manmohan Singh, in May 2004, when as dramatically as unexpectedly he was anointed Prime Minister by the Congress chief, Ms Sonia Gandhi, it was nothing short of a tumultuous second . . .
- Why Big Fish Get Away (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, May 24, 2006)
Corruption at high places has regrettably become rather pronounced in the last few decades.
- Noisy Scenes Over Rehabilitation Of Sardar Sarovar Dam Oustees (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2006)
Saifuddin Soz promises speedy relief for affected families
- Stock Market Turmoil Spoils The Upa Party (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , May 24, 2006)
More than the external and extraneous factors, the role of the regulatory agencies assumes importance.
- Pdf Is Not For Muslims (Pioneer, N Jamal Ansari, May 24, 2006)
Envisaging a political party that will exclusively represent the Muslim community, some Islamic organisations in Uttar Pradesh launched the People's Democratic Front with Shahi Imam Ahmad Bukhari as the patron and prominent Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe . .
- High Court Orders Cbi Probe Into Mla's Murder (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 24, 2006)
Uttar Pradesh Government may go in for appeal
- Kabul Calling (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 23, 2006)
The Union Social Justice Minister must realise that there won't be a society worth its name left in India after what she has set out to achieve.
- Rebellion In Jharkhand (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 23, 2006)
The resignation of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Lok Sabha is bound to be viewed as a big setback both for the party and the Jharkhand government.
- Peace Process With Pak To Continue: Pranab (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said country’s peace process with Pakistan will continue even though militant attacks are continuing in Kashmir from across the border.
- Jd(s) Decision Not To Re-Nominate Herur May Cause Trouble To Party (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
He is a leader of the Kabbaliga community which has a considerable population
Herur's supporters threaten a rebellion in Janata Dal (Secular)
Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal (Secular) make no nomination to the Council from the . . .
- Fair Polls Not Possible Under Mulayam Regime: Apna Dal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Assembly elections should be held under Presidents' Rule'
Previous experience has shown that whenever polls were held under Mr Yadav's regime, they were never free and fair'
`Our party is in favour of reservation to backwards in premier . . .
- Switch To Action Mode, Hdk Tells Officials (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Urging the officials to shift modes from plan to action, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday set a 100-day deadline to show results of developmental schemes announced by the JD(S)-BJP coalition government.
- Efforts On To Form Common Platform With Like-Minded Parties: Uma (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Bharatiya Jansakthi Party founder Uma Bharti today announced she would establish a common platform along with like-minded parties in a couple of months to provide an alternative to the Congress, BJP and Left parties.
- Sudarshan, Amarnath Shetty File Papers For Council Polls (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 23, 2006)
Vidhana Soudha wit nessed high political drama on Monday, the last to file the nominations to the Legislative Council election.
- Naxalism A Threat To Internal Security:parliamentary Committee (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
Voicing serious concern over "growing influence" of Naxalism across the country, a Parliamentary Committee has said it is "no more" a law and order problem but posed a threat to internal security and asked the Government to curb it with an "iron hand".
- Quota For Need (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 22, 2006)
The Union Social Justice Minister must realise that there won't be a society worth its name left in India after what she has set out to achieve.
- Attack Will Not Hamper Peace Process: J&k Governor (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , May 22, 2006)
Terror tactics will not deter the people, says Ghulam Nabi Azad; A barbaric act, says Mufti Mohammed Sayeed
A desperate bid of isolated militants to make their presence felt, says Azad
Move to scuttle Prime Minister's roundtable conference, says . .
- `Delhi Politicians Have Let Down The Common Man' (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, May 22, 2006)
But saved their dwellings, majority of which are unauthorised or built on public land, feel many
The manner in which demolitions at the house of BJP leaders was raised indicates `selfish attitude' of leaders
Focus has been on how to project the . . .
- Divine Right (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 22, 2006)
You belong to a family that for generations has voted for the Congress party in elections. However, one day, you decide that you wish to vote for the BJP because you feel that it is better equipped to deliver the goods as far as you are concerned.
- No Quota, Says India (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 22, 2006)
The striking medicos of Delhi have become a symbol of the anti-quota protest, and the spark that they lit up is spreading like forest fire across the country.
- Politics Of Muslim Identity (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 21, 2006)
The formation of the People's Democratic Front (PDF) in Uttar Pradesh by a group of Muslim outfits is a positive development.
- Pope Remarks Are Irrelevant: Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
The Vatican's omnibus criticism of India's secular credential for not allowing unbridled religious conversion by the Christian missionaries, has been sharply criticised by the BJP and the RSS even while the so-called secular parties have remained . . .
- Politics Of Dr Singh (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, May 21, 2006)
Manmohan Singh has said he learnt of politics from Joan Robinson; he must have realised he became politically committed as PN Haksar’s protégé
- Vested Interests (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 21, 2006)
Fundamentals of bad governance
What is there in common between the Government of India’s actions regarding (a) OBC quotas in higher education; (b) the US-India nuclear deal; (c) spending $12 billion ($1200 crore) on new aircraft for bankrupt Air . . .
- More Protesters Join Striking Students, Medicos In Delhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
Engineers, traders, accountants join in, medicos from other States arrive to show solidarity
- Goa Exempts 4 Posts From `Office Of Profit' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 21, 2006)
The Goa Government on Friday, through an ordinance, exempted four offices from the definition of office of profit.
- Verify, But Trust, Is The Best Formula For Siachen Pullout (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, May 20, 2006)
In the absence of trust, authenticating existing ground positions offers India no greater diplomatic or military protection than a well-demarcated zone of mutual disengagement.
- Why Free Trade May Not Deliver (Daily Excelsior, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, May 20, 2006)
Prime Minister Dr Manmo-han Singh has suggested the formation of a Pan-Asia Free Trade Area including China and Japan.
- Tribal Politics Comes To The Fore In Jharkhand (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, May 20, 2006)
Going by all available indications and barring any unforeseen development, the simultaneous resignations by Mr Babulal Marandi and Mr Stiphen Marandi from the BJP and UPA respectively, are likely to make their effects felt beyond Jharkhand.
- Politics Of Muslim Identity (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 20, 2006)
The formation of the People's Democratic Front (PDF) in Uttar Pradesh by a group of Muslim outfits is a positive development.
- A Brave New Left On The Horizon? (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , May 19, 2006)
Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee riding the crest of a popular tsunami is raring to go, even if it means breaking loose from the stalwarts of the Left living in the past. The chances of a schism within the CPI(M) are very real with Mr Bhattacharjee . . .
- 'You Can't Take Away Sez Benefits' (Business Standard, Sunil Jain, May 19, 2006)
It’s been an eventful week for Commerce & Industries Minister Kamal Nath.
- Give Reasons For Rejecting Mukherjee Report, Centre Told (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
Questioning the Government's reasons for rejecting the Mukherjee Commission report on the disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 1945, the Opposition NDA and the Left forced the Government to agree to a structured debate in Parliament . . .
- Assembly Elections In Five States (Daily Excelsior, Pallab Bhattacharya, May 19, 2006)
There is something positive for all the UPA constituents which had contested the recent assembly polls. If the Left parties chalked up landslide wins in their traditional bastions West Bengal and Kerala, Congress managed to overcome . . .
- Pope Condemns Indian Bans On Religious Conversion (Reuters, TOM HENEGHAN, May 19, 2006)
Pope Benedict condemned Hindu nationalist attempts to ban religious conversions in India in a speech on Thursday reflecting growing tension among major faiths about the role and nature of missionary work.
- New Trouble (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 19, 2006)
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s troubles show no signs of abating. After Mr Madan Lal Khurana and Ms Uma Bharati, it is now Mr Babulal Marandi who has cried foul over the state of the party before leaving it.
- The Making Of An Extraordinary Verdict (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 19, 2006)
Was the election ever too close to call? What gave the DMK alliance the edge? What do the results signify for Tamil Nadu's political future? Yogendra Yadav tackles these and other questions.
- J&k Panel Wants Common Rolls For All Polls (Statesman, Kavita Suri, May 18, 2006)
The State Election Commissioners’ conference has decided to recommend common electoral roll for local bodies, Assembly and Parliament elections to facilitate formulation of a compact electoral roll.
- For & Against: Quota Voices Get Shriller (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Anti-quota protests by medical students and doctors across the country continued on Wednesday even as Union HRD minister Arjun Singh told Parliament that "the Centre would take an appropriate decision... without diluting its commitment to raise . . .
- Opposition Set To Corner Govt. On `Office Of Profit' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Delhi Govt. has convened a one-day session of the Assembly to save Congress MLAs from being disqualified over "office of profit"
- Marandi Quits Bjp, Resigns Lok Sabha Seat (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
In a major setback to the BJP, its national vice-president and lone Lok Sabha member from Jharkhand, Mr Babulal Marandi resigned today both from the primary membership of the party and Parliament.
- Post-Poll Possibilities (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, May 18, 2006)
A Two-Party System Is Achievable
Elections to five states are over. What do they tell?
- Scramble To Salvage Nuclear Deal With Us (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , May 18, 2006)
Indian and American officials are engaged in a hectic effort to breathe new life into the Indo-US nuclear deal, which faces extinction on account of political exigencies on both sides.
- Parliament Approves Bill On Office Of Profit (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Parliament has approved a bill that provides for exempting 56 posts, including the Chairperson of National Advisory Council, from being considered office of profit with the Rajya Sabha today passing the Bill amid a walkout by the BJP.
- Sonia Likes It, Priya Has A Problem (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi has read The Da Vinci Code and enjoyed it too, but her party has no answer why Priya Ranjan Das Munshi chose to play high priest-cum-moral cop by deciding to arbitrate on whether the film was fit for screening.
- Bjp Stalls Proceedings In Rajya Sabha (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The Opposition BJP today stalled proceedings in the Rajya Sabha when its senior member Yaswant Sinha was disallowed to raise a privilege notice against the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, forcing a brief adjournment of the House.
- "Office Of Profit" Bill Passed By Parliament, Seeks To Exempt 56 Posts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
109 members, including Manmohan Singh, vote in favour of the Bill in the Rajya Sabha
- A Story Of Political And Ethnic Fragmentation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The formation of a coalition government is the logical culmination of a process that followed the Assam movement, says Yogendra Yadav
- Patil Assures Safer Transportation Of Villagers From Doda (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Describing today’s grenade attack by terrorists on a group of protestors at Doda as "serious", Home Minister Shivraj Patil said the Government would "qualitatively upgrade" security apparatus in the area, including beefing Village Defence Committees . . .
- Office Of Profit: The Wages Of Neglect (Hindu, N. Ravi Kumar, May 17, 2006)
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, as countless petty litigants are reminded every day in courts across the country, and it is inexplicable that so many members of Parliament should have allowed themselves to be ambushed by a fundamental provision . . .
- Nac Not An Office Of Profit, Asserts Cong (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Even as Parliament was discussing the amendment Bill aimed at excluding the National Advisory Council (NAC) chairpersons and a number of other positions from the office-of-profit (OoP) list, the Congress on Tuesday said it was “convinced” that the . . .
- Bad Omens For The Economy (Business Standard, Subir Roy, May 17, 2006)
The economic outlook for India has just turned a little negative.
- Advani In Panel To Commemorate First War Of Independence (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Government is setting up a broad-based National Committee to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the First War of Independence that would include among others Leader of Opposition L K Advani.
- Opposition Slams Mulayam Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
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