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Articles 5821 through 5920 of 9764:
- Peaks Are For Scaling (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Oct 28, 2005)
We have been here before, any number of times. If the major political parties in the country continue to behave in the manner they have been doing, we will assuredly be here for any number of times in the future too.
- Bihar Headed For Hung Assembly: Exit Poll (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
Exit polls at the end of second phase of polling in Bihar Assembly elections on Wednesday projected a fractured verdict with a slight edge for NDA as against UPA in the 243-member House.
- Two Sides Of The Same Coin (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 27, 2005)
The CPI(M) has found it difficult to ‘discipline’ Subhas Chakraborty since he is supported by the less ideologically-driven cadre
- Fractured Mandate (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The exit polls for the second phase of polling in Bihar assembly elections have projected a fractured mandate with a slight edge for NDA against UPA in the 243-member House.
- It Is Introspection Time For Congress In J&k (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Oct 27, 2005)
It is introspection time for the Congress vis-ŕ-vis its turn to take on the reins of administration in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Kashmir Dilemma Bears Hope (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Oct 27, 2005)
Irrespective of the final decision on who will be the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after November 2 — Mufti Mohammed Sayed or Ghulam Nabi Azad
- Change Of Chief Minister In Jammu And Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Swami Raj Sharma, Oct 27, 2005)
Come November, the debate and discussion over the change of Chief Ministerial incumbent in Jammu and Kashmir has become a hot subject of discussion.
- Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Bihar (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Oct 26, 2005)
62 constituencies will go to the polls amid shoot-at-sight orders; red alert sounded on border
- Gujarat Elections Largely Peaceful (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
Barring stray incidents of violence, including private firing, polling for elections to 23 district panchayats, 209 taluk panchayats and 49 municipalities in Gujarat ended peacefully on Tuesday. Initial reports indicated a turnout of 45-50 per cent.
- Uses Of Domestic Dissent In Foreign Policy (Hindu, Harish Khare , Oct 26, 2005)
There is no reason why non-official voices cannot be raised to send a message to the Bush White House that public opinion in India will not permit an unequal deal.
- The Kashmir Dilemma Bears Hope (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2005)
Irrespective of the final decision on who will be the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after November 2 — Mufti Mohammed Sayed or Ghulam Nabi Azad — the decision-making process has been fascinating.
- To Douse The Raging Forest Fire (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Oct 26, 2005)
Instead of shelving the tribal bill, legislators can rework it to reconcile tribals’ claims to justice with the nation’s ecological concerns, writes Mahesh Rangarajan The author is an environmental historian. He has recently co-authored the book, . . .
- Throw Them Out (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 26, 2005)
THE Supreme Court’s obiter dicta on the manner in which VIPs have been overstaying in government bungalows in New Delhi was overdue.
- Wild? Well, Maybe (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 25, 2005)
Still unworthy of sanctuary
- The Kashmir Dilemma Bears Hope (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 25, 2005)
Irrespective of the final decision on who will be the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after November 2 — Mufti Mohammed Sayed or Ghulam Nabi Azad — the decision-making process has been fascinating.
- Bihar Governor Buta Singh And Veteran Cpi-M Leader Harkishan Singh Surjeet. . . (Indian Express, Sudhir Chadda, Oct 25, 2005)
They are powerful. They control the Indian Governmnet.
- Chitrakoot Musings (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
REFORMS mean many things to many people. When the RSS says the BJP is “slow” in carrying out ideological and organisational reforms, it has a different connotation than when the BJP says the government is slow in implementing economic reforms.
- Congress Must Take Responsibility (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 25, 2005)
Standing on the threshold of power in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress appears to have been seized by self-doubt.
- We Will Speak To Advani On `Remote-Control' Charge: Rss (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2005)
Breaking its month-long silence on BJP president L. K. Advani's charge that it was ``remote-controlling'' the party, the RSS on Sunday said it would speak to him about the issue.
- Mufti Must Remain Cm (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 24, 2005)
The Congress party’s coalitional arrangements with most of its allies are under severe strain.
- Bjp Goes For A Collective Leadership – Ready To Take Hinutva In The Forefront (India Daily, Ashoke Khanna, Oct 24, 2005)
According to media reports, The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday said it wanted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to embrace collective leadership and return to its Hindutva roots.
- Onion Woes (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 24, 2005)
Normally, it is the price of the shares which should be under the magnifying glass of the government, not that of fruit and vegetables. But then, the onion is not just another vegetable.
- Parties Sans Democracy (Tribune, G.S. Bhargava, Oct 24, 2005)
Perhaps, it was Khushwant Singh who recently raised in his popular column two pertinent points:
- Grasp The Moment In Kashmir (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Oct 24, 2005)
The Indian political class and civil society have failed the Kashmiris in their hour of need. Their response to the calamity that has hit the people of Kashmir has either been slow in coming or inexplicably non-existent.
- Congress Sweeps Pacs Chiefs' Elections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2005)
Stray incidents of violence reported from five districts
- Carrot And Stick Policy (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Oct 23, 2005)
The first phase of the Bihar poll starts and 57 seats go to the polls and nothing reflects the 'fragmented' vote better than the last result where the RJD won 23 seats, the JD[U]/BJP 18 and the LJP 9.
- Rss Chalks Out Roadmap For Bjp (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
RSS’ all-India chief campaigner Adheesh Kumar, however, said it was up to BJP to heed the Sangh’s advice.
- Riot-Hit Mau Limps Back To Normal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
Even as the riot-hit Mau is limping back to normal, the district authorities have geared up for Saturday’s proposed visit of Governor T V Rajeswar for an on-spot view of the affected areas.
- Finding Advani A Worthy Successor (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 22, 2005)
I was expecting radical changes in the cast of principal actors and in the revolutionary roles the BJP would play in speeding up the country’s march to prosperity. I was sorely disappointed:
- On Record (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 22, 2005)
We will allow the relief goods. Yes I will allow Kashmiris. But we have to formalise the methodology. I mean, it cannot be free for all. But we would like to encourage it. — President Pervez Musharraf, a day after Pakistan offered to open the LoC . . .
- Bjp Demands Govinda’S Expulsion (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 21, 2005)
A footage that was telecast showed Govinda in a lively mood with Dawood Ibrahim and his brothers. BJP’s Ram Naik demands Govinda’s expulsion from the Lok Sabha.
- Conservative Wisdom (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Oct 21, 2005)
As a political creed, Conservatism, with a capital C, is naturally nation-specific. Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan and even Lee Kuan Yew may inspire Conservatives across national boundaries but, at the end of the day,
- Promises Galore (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 21, 2005)
TN parties eye the Muslim vote
- Bjp Demands Removal Of Two Ministers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 20, 2005)
On Election Commission orders, police team formed to probe release of Rashtriya Janata Dal candidate
Jaiprakash Narayan Yadav "pressured" police to release his brother on bail
Two senior CRPF officials met Lalu Prasad "surreptitiously" in Patna
- Uma To Continue Bihar Campaign (Deccan Herald, CP Bhambri, Oct 20, 2005)
The Madhya Pradesh BJP chief, however, claimed that the crisis triggered by Uma loyalists stood resolved.
- Promises Galore (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 20, 2005)
It is the Muslim month of Ramzan and the season for iftar parties. Elections to the Tamil Nadu Assembly are just a few months away. What better time to hold out promises?
- Given Uma Bharti, Who Needs Enemies? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 20, 2005)
Uma Bharti is seeking to return as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for the same reason she chose to step down last year — more power, greater political leverage.
- Price Of Oil Vs Consumer Welfare (Indian Express, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Oct 20, 2005)
The price of oil shows no signs of abating. A further increase in the price from the present $60 per barrel to $100 per barrel would not be altogether unexpected.
- Price Of Oil Vs Consumer Welfare (Indian Express, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Oct 19, 2005)
The price of oil shows no signs of abating. A further increase in the price from the present $60 per barrel to $100 per barrel would not be altogether unexpected. It is time to proactively deal with the pricing of this vital imported commodity.
- Bihar: Notification For 3rd Phase Of Polls Issued (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2005)
Bihar Governor Buta Singh today issued notification for the third phase of state assembly elections in 72 constituencies on November 13.
- Manmohan Condemns Lone Killing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 19, 2005)
The BJP too condemned the killing and asked the UPA government to review its ‘soft’ policies towards militants.
- How They All Stack Up (Telegraph, Sanjay Kumar, Oct 19, 2005)
Two things hold the key to success in Bihar —political alliances and voter turnout.
- Signs Of Hyperinflation In India - India's Tata Motors Hints At Price Hike Due To Continued Pressure On Margins Because Of Increased Input And Freight Costs (India Daily, Ratan Tomika, Oct 18, 2005)
India is facing delayed hyperinflation.
- Editorials (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 18, 2005)
Cracking up and wilting in the wilderness after the last Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to be floundering in its quest for a leader.
- A Sanyasin’S Anger (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 18, 2005)
Signals from Bhopal suggest that Ms Uma Bharati is no pushover. Even if the assertion that 80-85 BJP legislators have written to party chief L.K. Advani to requisition a meeting of the state legislature party to elect a new leader is exaggerated,
- Arrest The Violence (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 18, 2005)
This is not the time to make political capital out of a crisis
- An Unlikely Pair (Deccan Herald, Prem Shankar Jha, Oct 18, 2005)
Opening of retail trade to foreign investors could lead to loss of millions of jobs over a period of time
- Stuck In The Middle (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 18, 2005)
Uma Bharti has now openly asserted her strength and is making a concerted bid to get back into the gaddi.
- Bjp Frowns On Dissidents (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 18, 2005)
No proposal to change leader in M.P
Talk of signature campaign
Discipline will be maintained: Jaitley
- No Respect For The Pm? (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
Everyone in the Congress knows that Manmohan Singh holds the office of prime minister thanks to supreme leader Sonia Gandhi.
- Supporters Want Uma Bharti Back (Hindu, Lalit Shastri, Oct 17, 2005)
She says meetings had nothing to do with politics
BJP MLAs, former Ministers visit her
Over 90 MLAs had sent a letter to Advani, say sources
Uma Bharti denies knowledge of letter to Advani
Says letter to RSS chief is a "closed chapter"
- Bihar: Who Is The Culprit? (Deccan Herald, B S Arun, Oct 17, 2005)
President Kalam could have avoided the current embarrassment by looking back at precedents
- Campaign For Phase I Ends In Bihar (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
Poll campaign in 57 Assembly constituencies in Bihar came to an end on Sunday. The first phase of polls is scheduled for October 18.
- Bihar Polls: No Criminals As Ministers, Warns Bjp (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
BJP president L K Advani on Sunday went on the defensive on the issue of NDA fielding of people with criminal backgrounds for the Bihar polls saying it would be ensured that such people were not made ministers it came to power.
- Bihar Set For Elections Tomorrow (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
Campaign ends for first phase, unprecedented security in place
- Brigadier Goes (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 17, 2005)
The contrast could not be starker. Military justice has been firm and speedy, with the officers besmirched by the Tehelka scandal being served their just desserts in an exemplary manner.
- Campaigning Ends In Bihar (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
Though all the parties utilised the services of their star campaigners, with the strict enforcement of election code of conduct the campaign was low-key.
- ‘Bjp Yathre Is To Hide Rift Within’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
The BJP's Sangarsha Yathre is aimed at hiding the internal squabbling within the party, veteran Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa has said. Addressing a Congress party workers meet in Shikaripura town ....
- Parties Sans Democracy (Deccan Herald, G S Bhargava, Oct 17, 2005)
Most political parties in the country today are either family affairs or are plagued by infighting
- No Respect For The Pm? (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 17, 2005)
Everyone in the Congress knows that Manmohan Singh holds the office of prime minister thanks to supreme leader Sonia Gandhi.
- No One Listening But Advani Keeps Demanding Pm Manmohan Singh's Resignation – When Will The Joke End And Bjp Take On Real Work? (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Oct 16, 2005)
While terrorists are planning to use Google’s satallite mapping service to pin point and take out strategic Hindu targets in India,
- Brand India: All Power, No Vision (Indian Express, Bharat Wariavwalla, Oct 16, 2005)
Advertisments say many things about the mood and taste of the people.
- Kgb Damp Squib (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Oct 16, 2005)
For a party that has been dreaming ever since its humiliation at the hustings over a year ago of acquiring a politician’s . . .
- The Bihar Verdict (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Oct 16, 2005)
The Supreme Court gives its verdict on Bihar and it is a stinging reverse for the UPA.
- Crusader On Foreign Origin Issue (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Oct 16, 2005)
In the weird world of politics, morality and ethics have been the biggest casualty and rare are persons who hold on to these values.
- Godhra: Centre Refuses To Part With Documents (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
The Centre has decided not to produce the letters between Vajpayee and the then president during the probe saying public interest would suffer.
- Second Rung Ringtone (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 15, 2005)
He has taken the debate another step back
- Brand India: All Power, No Vision (Indian Express, Bharat Wariavwalla, Oct 15, 2005)
Advertisments say many things about the mood and taste of the people.
- Uma Bharti Complains To Sudarshan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 15, 2005)
"RSS leader Suresh Soni is preventing my comeback to Madhya Pradesh politics"
- Nda Meets Kalam To Oust Governor (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
BJP president L K Advani and his party’s allies met President A P J Abdul Kalam on Thursday to demand that Governor Buta Singh of Bihar be removed..
- Nda Meets Kalam Over Bihar, Seeks Pm's Resignation (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
Accusing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of "misleading" the nation over the Bihar Assembly dissolution, the NDA today urged President A P J Abdul Kalam to advise him to resign and to recall Governor Buta Singh.
- Who’S Afraid Of Kgb Wolves? (Indian Express, Balbir K Punj, Oct 14, 2005)
The front-page article ‘‘When KGB got cosy with BJP’’ by Bhibhuti Bhusan Nandy, a retired RAW official (The Statesman October 3, 2005) has kicked off dust.
- Second Rung Ringtone (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 14, 2005)
BJP General Secretary Pramod Mahajan’s sudden comments on the state of his party are easily slotted.
- Bjp May Go For ‘Collective Leadership’ After Advani (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Oct 14, 2005)
The party might change its constitution to accommodate the concept of a Presidium with a rotational post of party president.
- `Advise' Manmohan To Quit, Nda Urges Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 14, 2005)
Bihar Assembly dissolution a "fraud" on the Constitution
The dissolution even before the Assembly was constituted was a "classic example" of the "worst-ever misuse" of Article 356: Advani
Blames the Prime Minister for "misleading" the President
- A Desi Grand Coalition? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Oct 13, 2005)
The news that Angela Merkel is set to become Germany’s next chancellor is significant for more reasons than one.
- Bjp Groping In The Dark (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Oct 13, 2005)
PRIMA facie, the Congress and the BJP today can be said to represent the core of a two-party system, the Holy Grail of Indian politics.
- Who’S Afraid Of Kgb Wolves? (Indian Express, Balbir K Punj, Oct 13, 2005)
The front-page article ‘‘When KGB got cosy with BJP’’ by Bhibhuti Bhusan Nandy, a retired RAW official (The Statesman October 3, 2005) has kicked off dust.
- Red-Faced Leaders In New Delhi (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Oct 12, 2005)
The Congress high command has to decide how much longer it can tolerate Laloo who treats Bihar as his fiefdom
- Bjp Into The Political Twilight? (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Oct 12, 2005)
IF proof were at all needed that the Bharatiya Janata Party can no longer summon up a half-way cogent response to major events of the day, then recent developments provide it in ample measure.
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