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Articles 1421 through 1520 of 23072:
- Papal Call For A New Crusade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI has given fresh impetus to post-9/11 Islamophobia by recalling a vision of Islam which was relevant in the 14th century
- The Great Divide (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 24, 2006)
The Pope, by issuing a historic apology, has tapped a groundswell of rage. Many Christians are reading the irrational outburst following his Regensburg address in the language of the 14th century Byzantine emperor whom the Pontiff quoted.
- Apology For What? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
It's difficult in these jihadi times to be a scholar, address controversy. Civilisation is under stress
- Angry (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 24, 2006)
Muslims are angry with the Jews. We are angry with the Christians. Pakistani Muslims are angry with Jews, Christians and Hindus. People of the Book -- Jews, Christians and Muslims -- are all at war while China and India stride ahead.
- Anchoring A Sinking Ship Don't Shoot The Mes (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 24, 2006)
Fantasy author Terry Pratchett unintentionally summarised the dilemma of the semi-educated, quasi-religious middle of the road Pakistani when he said 'the trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and . . .
- 'There Is A True Global Talent Market' (The Economic Times, VIVEK SINHA, Sep 24, 2006)
Indian labour market has never been this red hot. There is a massive churn in the organised market for skilled people, a reflection of the level of economic activity in the country. Global salary surveys and cross-country outlook for recruitment . . .
- Barbs Of Truth (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 24, 2006)
Kurt Vonnegut is like Mark Twain or Chekhov, extremely funny when depressed.
- Democratic Federalism (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Sep 24, 2006)
The military regime in Pakistan has not learnt any lesson from its own history and has followed the same policy of ruthless suppression of sub-nationalist movement in Balochistan. It has forgotten that the birth of Bangladesh as a separate country . . .
- Second Thoughts (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Sep 24, 2006)
By declaring war on “worshippers of the Cross”, al Qaida militants remind us that Osama bin Laden could be an incarnation, albeit on the other side of the fence, of the 15th-century Spanish Dominican, Tomás de Torquemada, known as . . .
- Supreme Court Cracks The Whip (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Sep 24, 2006)
HERE is some telling feedback from a recent discussion I was witness to:
Quote (a): “If you go by the law book then what are we for”? Asked a local leader of a new entrant in police service, who was strictly going by the law book.
- The Havana Puzzle (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Sep 24, 2006)
Even if the general delivers, can we hope for any sort of continuity in the post-Musharraf era?
- Kargil Boosted Kashmir Cause: Opposing Us Would Be Disastrous, Says Musharraf In Book (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Sep 24, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf’s yet-to-be-released book — In the Line of Fire — has painted a bleak picture for Pakistan had it not joined the United States in the war on terrorism and says that the 1999 Kargil standoff with India boosted the cause . . .
- Manmohan Chastises Police For Alienating Muslims (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged regional leaders on Saturday to recruit more Muslims into the police and intelligence agencies to help counter a growing sense of insecurity in the minority community.
- A General Intent On Staying On, Come What May (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Among other things, this self-congratulatory book stands l'affaire Kargil on its head and presents an over-the-top reading of what propels India-Pakistan relations.
- Protests Against Minister's Remarks Against Tipu Sultan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Various organisations demand dismissal of the Minister Various organisations demand dismissal of Shankaramurthy from the Cabinet
Criticism
The BJP is trying to expand its political base by raking up religious and linguistic issues . .. .
- Navaratri Festival Begins Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The temples have been decked up for the Navaratri festival which begins on Saturday. The highlight of the festival will be the celebrations at Sri Saraswathy Temple, Panachikkad, also known as Dakshin Mookambi. Senior artists will participate . . .
- Kerala Travel Mart To Begin On Wednesday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will inaugurate the fourth Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday evening. The mart is held every two years to showcase Kerala to global tourism players.
- It’S Confirmed: Dawood Plotted 1993 Blasts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The fact that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim masterminded the 1993 serial bombings with the help of Tiger Memon was no secret, but for the first time since that gruesome event, his direct involvement in the terror attacks has been judicially . . .
- Slice Of Self And Nature (Hindu, ATHREYA, Sep 23, 2006)
Bhavani's images reframe the known landscape in multiple ways
- Facelift For Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Goddess presented with golden sari, bangles and ornaments worth Rs. 35 lakhs .
- India, Pak Can Solve Kashmir Issue: Bush (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
US President George W Bush has said the US is prepared to help India and Pakistan resolve their dispute over Jammu & Kashmir, but insisted America cannot "force" nations to reach agreements.
- Disability Within (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
It is not without reason that the global polio Technical Consultative Group has singled out India as one of the few countries that continue to carry the risk of transmission of the dreaded illness.
- Apology For What? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
It's difficult in these jihadi times to be a scholar, address controversy. Civilisation is under stress
- Papal Call For A New Crusade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI has given fresh impetus to post-9/11 Islamophobia by recalling a vision of Islam which was relevant in the 14th century
- Bush Offers Pak Help On J&k (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
US President George W. Bush, with Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf standing at his side, said on Friday his country is prepared to help India and Pakistan in any way to resolve their long-standing dispute over Kashmir.
- The Great Divide (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 23, 2006)
The Pope, by issuing a historic apology, has tapped a groundswell of rage. Many Christians are reading the irrational outburst following his Regensburg address in the language of the 14th century Byzantine emperor whom the Pontiff quoted.
- Us Won't Intervene In Kashmir, Says Bush (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Sep 23, 2006)
President Bush on Friday told Pakistan "it's very important that the issue of Kashmir move forward and be resolved peacefully,"but declined to intervene in the matter besides offering help to move the process forward.
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Sep 23, 2006)
Despite knowing that Al Queda and Taliban are dangerous, Pakistan cannot wage a war against them.
- Fighting A War For Truth (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 23, 2006)
In a brilliant lecture at the University of Regensburg last week, Pope Benedict XVI made three crucial points that are now in danger of being lost in the polemics about his supposedly offensive comments about Islam.
- Kashmir Bilateral Issue: Bush (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 23, 2006)
President George W. Bush on Friday said it was very important that the issue of Kashmir move forward and be resolved peacefully.
- Temples Prepare For Dasara Fete (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Shirdi Saibaba Spiritual Centre announces special programmes
- A Sensational Week (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
So many amazing things have happened in the week gone by that it is difficult to pinpoint which was the most significant event. I find it more feasible to discuss these events and leave it to the readers to determine their relevant importance.
- Resolve Kashmir Issue Bilaterally, Says Bush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The United States President, George W. Bush, on Friday said India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue bilaterally and Washington would extend all support.
- Proposed Sale Of Uni: Cpi (M) Seeks Manmohan's Intervention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Government should act as regulatory agency, demands Prakash Karat .
- Mulford Hopeful Of Senate Nod For Bill (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The United States Ambassador, David C.Mulford, on Friday termed the civilian nuclear agreement between his country and India the most important diplomatic initiative in the past 50 years.
- Tourism Project Opposed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Hindu organisations form action council
- Celebrate India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 23, 2006)
It has been said that Indians'propensity to celebrate festivals is a drag on the economy. Not only does each of India's many religions contribute its share of holidays, but cities are virtually shut down during events like Ganesh Chaturthi in . . .
- Kashmir To Be Resolved By India, Pakistan: Bush (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Making it clear that the issue of Kashmir has to be resolved between India and Pakistan, President George W Bush today said US can only help create conditions for peace and cannot "force" nations to reach agreements.
- Quiet Restfulness (Telegraph, Malavika Karlekar, Sep 23, 2006)
In the summer of 1857, Debendranath Tagore found himself almost trapped in Simla. There were rumours of Gurkhas on the rampage...and Meerut suddenly seemed quite near.
- Tougher Than They Thought (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
According to an apocryphal account, a Taliban preacher told his Friday congregation soon after the American invasion of Afghanistan:
- Brand Mahatma (Times of India, SHIV VISVANATHAN, Sep 23, 2006)
This is the era of Bollywood sequels. Dhoom 2 is threatening to emerge, Hera Pheri is promising a third round. A friend of mine, a perceptive critic, suggested that the sequel to Munnabhai is more than just laughs.
- Today's Hit Is Tomorrow's Niche (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 23, 2006)
Hits are not quite the economic force they once were, declares Chris Anderson, in The Long Tail, explaining why the sales that go with Number Ones are not what they used to be.
- Maharaj Hari Singh -A Visionary (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 23, 2006)
On 23rd September 1895, Raja Amar Singh Ji was blessed with a son. Little was known at that point in time, that, this child would, one day, rule the State of Jammu & Kashmir and emerge as the leader of all the Princely States of India.
- Ready To Convert? (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 23, 2006)
India and China account for barely 2 per cent and 5 per cent of world GDP respectively, in current dollar terms. At current growth rates it will take half a century for them to find place amongst the world’s largest economies.
- 'There Is A True Global Talent Market' (The Economic Times, VIVEK SINHA, Sep 23, 2006)
Indian labour market has never been this red hot. There is a massive churn in the organised market for skilled people, a reflection of the level of economic activity in the country.
- After Temple Tryst, Subhas Back To Marx & Dialectics (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Exactly a week after his temple tryst at Tarapith, the maverick state Transport minister, Subhas Chakraborty, had to finally swear by Marx, not by Goddess Kali, on Friday.
- First Principles (Indian Express, Ravi Sharma , Sep 23, 2006)
A news report said that rescue operations to pull out a grounded merchant ship had been suspended because the tug engaged in the rescue bid itself ran aground! I have had plenty of similar experiences and had begun to wonder if I was some kind of a Jonah.
- State Cong Cast In Disarray (Deccan Herald, Ramakrishna Upadhya, Sep 23, 2006)
The euphoria generated by the recent induction of Siddaramaiah into the Congress fold at a massive rally addressed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi appears to have all but dissipated in less than three weeks. Why?
- Hizbollah Will Not Disarm: Nasrallah (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Sep 23, 2006)
Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday made his first public appearance since the war with Israel ended on August 14.
- Loose Canines (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 23, 2006)
Staring in the eye could be the best way to discourage a chasing canine.
- Woman Aviation Cadet Makes Paf History (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The coveted Sword of Honour for best all-round performance was claimed by Aviation Cadet Saira Amin, who made history by being the first woman pilot to have won the Sword of Honour in any defence academy of Pakistan.
- First Woman To Win Sword Of Honour (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Aviation cadet Saira Amin on Friday became the first woman cadet in the history of the country’s defence forces to win the Sword of Honour at a passing-out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur.
- The Havana Puzzle (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Sep 23, 2006)
Even if the general delivers, can we hope for any sort of continuity in the post-Musharraf era?
- Barbs Of Truth (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 23, 2006)
Kurt Vonnegut is like Mark Twain or Chekhov, extremely funny when depressed.
Imagine there’s no country,
It isn’t hard to do.
Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too, John Lennon
- S.Korea, U.S. Working To Spur Nuclear Talks (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Sep 23, 2006)
The United States and South Korea are working on an initiative to try to restart stalled six-country talks on the North's nuclear program, South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon said on Friday.
- Planning For Funds (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 23, 2006)
The Finance Ministry and the Plan panel have diverging views on the pattern of growth and financing the Plan.
- A Night In Dera Bugti (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
A decent funeral was not permitted to an honourable man who died a brave death in the Bambore Hills. The empire played no dirge at the death of a Baloch Sardar.
- Special Article (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 23, 2006)
Representation Of The Marginalised
- Kashmir Issue Has To Be Resolved Between India And Pakistan: Bush (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Making it clear that the issue of Kashmir has to be resolved between India and Pakistan, President George W Bush on Friday said US can only help create conditions for peace and cannot "force" nations to reach agreements.
- Praying To Be Secular (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Sep 23, 2006)
Ever since she became CM Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje seemed to be in constant communication with the Gods. Every time the state needed a divine intervention to end human misery, she was at the doorstep of some temple or the other making a public . . .
- Sc Orders Police Reforms (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Sep 23, 2006)
In a judgement that would go down as a landmark in the history of reforming criminal justice system and strengthening the rule of law in the country, the Supreme Court today ordered drastic changes in the police administration to make it more . . .
- Democratic Federalism (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Sep 23, 2006)
The military regime in Pakistan has not learnt any lesson from its own history and has followed the same policy of ruthless suppression of sub-nationalist movement in Balochistan. It has forgotten that the birth of Bangladesh as a separate country . . .
- Videocon Gets Nod To Set Up It, Biotech Sezs In Wb (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The Videocon group has finalised its proposed IT and bio-tech special economic zones (SEZs) with the West Bengal government. The consumer electronics and home appliances major is also keen to set up three more SEZs in the state.
- Coalition Dharma In Karnataka (Hindu, PARVATHI MENON, Sep 22, 2006)
What is it that cements the alliance between the Janata Dal (Secular) and the BJP?
- 76th Anniversary Of The National Day Of The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Today, 23rd September, (1st day of Libra) every year the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Government and people celebrate a great historical anniversary, the National Day anniversary on which the proclamation of unification of the Kingdom of Saudi . . .
- Miracles Of Music (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, who intrinsically changed the way the violin sounded in Carnatic music, recalls how he was asked to invoke the rain gods
- Man In A Hurry (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 22, 2006)
Not many can boast a CV that reads `Chief Minister at age 35.' Yet that is not all there is to Madhu Koda, the newest head of government in Jharkhand and among a handful of independents to reach the high office in any State.
- Cooing Coup! (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 22, 2006)
Mention of military coups immediately conjures up visions of erstwhile civilian leaders stood up against a wall and shot or, at the minimum, marched off in hand-cuffs to rot in the nearest prison.
- ‘Belgaum Session, A Strong Message To Outside Forces’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has asserted that the historical legislature session to be held in Belgaum would send a strong message to ‘outside forces,’ which are trying to divide people by raking up boundary dispute issue.
- A Public Nuisance (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 22, 2006)
There are public rules and regulations that are useless, a waste of time, money and effort.’
- Panic In Bangkok (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 22, 2006)
It is obvious that deposed Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatara did not take adequate precautions before leaving for New York to address the UN General Assembly on September 18.
- Bad News From Tibet (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Sep 22, 2006)
The extension of Tibet Railway to Nepal's border will have serious strategic implications for India, says Claude Arpi
- How Terror Corrodes The Economy (Business Line, Sudhansu R. Das, Sep 22, 2006)
Sans the trouble of terror, India would have made far greater economic strides.
- Labouring The Wrong End (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 22, 2006)
Make training integral to labour reform
- Congress Turns Ram's Votary (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Sep 22, 2006)
No single party or religious group can decide the Ayodhya issue on its own and the Congress needs to understand this, says Anuradha Dutt
- Us & Iran Needn’T Be Us & Them (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 22, 2006)
The crucial distinction is in separating the Tehran regime from the people when drawing up the list of sanctions, says the noted dissident in this ‘Letter to America’
- Spread The Butter, Not Non-Usable Nukes (Indian Express, JAGAT S. MEHTA, Sep 22, 2006)
If the aftermath of the Bush-Singh agreement on civil nuclear cooperation has been tortuous, with the US Senate set to vote on it today, it may be an apt moment to recall that the original principles behind the Non-Proliferation Treaty were . . .
- King, Country And The Coup (Indian Express, Inder Malhotra, Sep 22, 2006)
Remarkably, almost all reports on Thailand’s coup have stressed that though 18th during the last seven decades, it is the first in the 15 years since the country opted for democracy.
- Pastoral Disquiet (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 22, 2006)
What Pope Benedict XVI dubbed “startling brusqueness” has never been the sole preserve of lesser-known 14th-century Byzantine emperors.
- Neon Coloured Ice Cream (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 22, 2006)
Bill Bryson is renowned as a writer of travel memoirs.
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