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Articles 3421 through 3520 of 23072:
- Britain To Bury Ghost Of Cowardice (Telegraph, Amit Roy, Aug 17, 2006)
Indian soldiers who may have been shot for cowardice or desertion by their British commanding officers during World War I are likely to benefit from official pardons being granted under a review of policy being conducted by the ministry . . .
- Goodbye, Village (Times of India, ANAND SOONDAS, Aug 17, 2006)
This weekend, I'll be driving off to the swirling fields or what remains of it of Punjab. And I'll do this every weekend after that.
- The Recall Roll Call (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 17, 2006)
Laptop owners around the world were thrown into a tizzy when Dell announced on Monday that it was recalling 4.1 million batteries after several incidents of laptops catching fire.
- Well-Deserved Award For Kannur Tourism Council (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
It popularised several lesser-known spots
- Pak Diplomats’ Playground Shrinks (Telegraph, GAUTAM DATT, Aug 17, 2006)
India is thinking of strictly enforcing a rule that prevents Pakistani diplomats from travelling to Delhi’s satellite towns of Gurgaon and Noida.
- Pakistan Cites Cooperation With U.S., Britain (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 17, 2006)
"We have not received any evidence whatsoever in any terrorist act in India"
- Tight Security For Janmashtami (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
Special arrangements at ISKON and other temples .
- The Ltte's War Trap (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 17, 2006)
Learning from history is a phrase that is much used but little practised. The main lesson Sri Lanka should have learnt from recent history is that war is a trap by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to further its goal of an independent Eelam.
- Rationalism Faces Realpolitik (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Aug 17, 2006)
When the DMK was last in power, in 1996-2001, one minister, Anthiyur Selvaraj, sent shock waves through the party when he participated in the fire-walk ritual (walking on burning coals) in a temple.
- Icds — The Entitlement Of Every Indian Child (Hindu, Nirmala Lakshman, Aug 17, 2006)
The role of ICDS as an instrument to secure children's right to food cannot be overstated. In States like Tamil Nadu, its functioning has yielded positive results.
- Grenade Attack On Iskcon Temple Complex (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
At least five persons were killed and 50, including five American and three French nationals, injured when suspected militants lobbed a grenade in the complex of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) here on Wednesday evening.
- Senator’S Apology To Indian American (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
Under attack by various organisations for making racial remarks at a campaign rally about a young Indian political activist, US Senator George Allen has clarified that his remarks were in no way intended to be “derogatory”.
- Manipur Temple Blast Kills 5, Foreigners Wounded (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
The death toll in a bomb explosion at a Hindu temple in Manipur rose to five, and at least 35 people including foreign devotees were wounded, police said on Thursday.
- The Living Dead In Vrindavan (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Aug 17, 2006)
Thousands of Hindu widows lead miserable lives in the dharmashalas of Vrindavan on doles earned from bhajan singing.
- End Of 'Orange Revolution' (Frontline, Vladimir Radyuhin , Aug 17, 2006)
Ukraine's "Orange Revolution" comes to an end with the pro-Russia Viktor Yanukovich regaining the post of Prime Minister.
- Legitimising Moneylenders (The Financial Express, D Rajasekhar, Aug 17, 2006)
Historically, moneylenders, in different forms, played a significant role in meeting the credit needs of rural producers.
- 5 Killed In Big Blast At Iskcon Temple In Manipur (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
Five persons were killed and more than 30, including some American and French citizens, were wounded when a powerful bomb exploded in the complex of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) in Imphal on Wednesday evening when . . .
- Pm Consults Top Scientists, To Speak On N-Deal Today (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
With several of the country’s top scientists raising questionmarks on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday held consultations with top scientists in the nuclear establishment ahead of a discussion in Parliament . . .
- Ramayana And The Living World (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Aug 17, 2006)
One of the central figures in Ramayana is Hanuman who twice saved the lives of Ram and Lakshman, carried the former's message to Sita, incarcerated in Lanka, and burnt the latter down.
- Tenuous Peace (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 17, 2006)
The United Nations-sponsored ceasefire, which has halted Israel's justified drive against Hizbullah in Lebanon, could well prove a historic dampener. While on the one hand it has stalled the end of one of the world's most well-organised terror . . .
- Maharashtra: Bill Against Superstition (Frontline, LYLA BAVADAM, Aug 17, 2006)
A Bill in Maharashtra drafted to help eradicate exploitation using superstition comes under fire.
- Genes, Ancestry, And Where We Came From (Hindu, Johnjoe McFadden , Aug 17, 2006)
DNA research can tell us a great deal about our ancestry _ but the jury is still out on its results.
- Massive Environmental Damage In Lebanon (Hindu, Wael Hmaidan , Aug 17, 2006)
Israeli attacks have killed civilians and destroyed infrastructure; they have also annihilated the environment.
- On The Highway To Prosperity (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Aug 17, 2006)
From not a single kilometre of highway in 1988, China now has a world-class network of some 41,000 km of highways, second only to the U.S. in size.
- The Mumbai Death Cells (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Aug 17, 2006)
Investigations into the serial bombings in Mumbai might end in a replay of the 1993 terror strikes — with the perpetrators out of reach.
- Olmert, Bush Lose (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 17, 2006)
Israel’s democracy speaks Israel, for all its faults, is a democracy, and a vigorous one at that which does not spare stupid governance.
- Hindu Forum In Uk Condemns Iskcon Temple Blast (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
The Hindu Forum of Britain has strongly condemned the bomb attack on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Imphal which killed at least five and injured several others during the festival of Janmastami to . . .
- Two Dead, 17 Injured In Blast At Iskcon Complex In Imphal (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
At least two people were killed and 17 injured, many of them seriously, when a powerful hand grenade was lobbed in front of the lord Krishna temple at the ISKCON complex here where more than a 1000 people had gathered to offer prayers to mark . . .
- Oil Prices Have To Rise, Hints Pm (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Standing on the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday addressed the nation on the 60th Independence Day after unfurling the tricolour.
- Iran’S Leader Takes To Blogging (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 16, 2006)
For the leader of a country well known for its suppression of freedom, information, and the use of the internet, this is a turnaround. But, then, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad always likes to shock.
- Clear As Crystal: Challenge Is On (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 16, 2006)
It is not for nothing that concerned citizens sit glued to their radio and television sets across the country on every Independence Day.
- Human Story Behind The Headlines (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 16, 2006)
A week ago the body of a woman clutching a baby was found in a bombed apartment block in Beirut; the image was printed across the world. By tracking down the surviving members of her family, this reporter has managed to piece together her . . .
- Doubters Spoil Pakistan's Party (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 16, 2006)
Some are asking if Islamabad's role in the uncovering of the alleged terror plot in London was as crucial as is being made out.
- `Indian Support For Nepalese Quest Unwavering' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
India said on Tuesday it stood firmly behind the Nepalese people in their quest for peace.
- Israel’S Answer To Terror In The Air (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
After the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington, a spokesman for El Al, the Israeli national airline, said: “One of the ways we maintain the security of our passengers is not to talk about how we maintain the security of our passengers.”
- Bombs And Bullets Can’T Queer Colombo’S Pitch (Indian Express, Trevor Chesterfield, Aug 16, 2006)
Seeing the Berlin Wall go up in 1961gave one an uncomfortable feeling. A year later the experience of a bus being strafed in Cyprus was decidedly scary; by mid-1965 they warned you in Saigon that a ride in a rickshaw could make you a target for . . .
- Terror Bred Of Terror (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Aug 16, 2006)
Having averted a possible disaster of unimaginable proportions, Britain and America continue to be threatened by ‘terrorism’.
- Hezbollah Comes Out Stronger (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 16, 2006)
For the second time in six years, Hezbollah has won a resounding victory. In 2000, Hezbollah forced a humiliating withdrawal on Israel from southern Lebanon after Tel Aviv suffered hundreds of casualties in the . . .
- Indian Allegation Rejected (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
The Foreign Office spokesperson on Tuesday rejected the Indian allegation that Pakistan was involved in cross-border terrorism.
- Israeli Troops Pullout Start From Lebanon (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Israel began slowly withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon on Tuesday and made plans to hand over its captured territory as hopes were raised that a U.N.-imposed cease-fire would stick, despite early tests on its first day.
- Pm Tells Pak To Take Steps To Prevent Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today made a rare departure from unwritten protocol.
- Us Eases Luggage Rules (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Air travellers in the US yesterday were given permission to carry small amounts of liquid non-prescription medicine onto a plane and instructed to remove their shoes during security checks.
- Freedom Fighters To Get Da On Pension (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced here dearness allowance for the freedom fighters of the state on the the central government’s pattern in accordance with the existing price index.
- Apex Court Celebrates First-Ever I-Day (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
For the first time in the history of the Supreme Court, Independence Day was celebrated on its premises on Tuesday.
- Embryonic End (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 16, 2006)
The clock turns back in globalised India
- Top Honour For Kashmir, Manipur Documentaries (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Films win John Abraham award in SIGNS 2006
Vipin Vijay winner in environmental section
Corporation will support festival: Mayor .
- I-Day In The Name Of God~ Dmk Style (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
On Independence Day, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is springing a surprise. The party which has its roots in atheism will be doing a round of temples on the day.
- A Study In Contrasts (Deccan Herald, ANIRUDHA DASGUPTA, Aug 16, 2006)
In Nepal Maoists have laid down their arms for peace, while in Lanka the obstinacy of the LTTE has brought war.
- '50 Terrorists Across Globe Involved In Uk Terror Plot' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Up to 50 people across the world may have been part of the alleged conspiracy to explode bombs on planes heading from Britain to the US, an official document has said, even as some prisoners in Pakistan were questioned in connection with the plot.
- Lebanon To Start Mopping Up Oil Spill This Week (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Lebanon will today start mopping up 10,000-15,000 tonnes of oil that spilled into the Mediterranean Sea and covered the coast with sludge after Israel bombed a power plant over a month ago.
- Pm Urges Pakistan To Fulfil Terror Pledge (Reuters, Palash Kumar, Aug 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pressed Pakistan afresh on Tuesday to fulfil a pledge to curb cross-border militant violence, saying peace between the old rivals was not possible in the face of terrorist attacks.
- Pm Asks Pak To Go Tough On Terrorism (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
With the dark shadow of terror looming large both in the national and global arena, the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has asked Pakistan to take concrete steps in curbing cross border terrorism before going ahead smoothly with bilateral . . .
- India's Response To Aids Campaign Encouraging, Says Richard Gere (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Aug 16, 2006)
It is celebrities galore at the XVI International AIDS Conference with the world's most rich and powerful pouring in to associate themselves with the anti-AIDS campaign.
- Japanese Encephalitis:a Vaccine Row (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Aug 16, 2006)
A vaccine for Japanese encephalitis was used in an immunisation campaign without a `bridging study'.
- Enigma Of Arrival (Pioneer, Jagmohan , Aug 16, 2006)
Into the 60th year of its Independence, the country is still struggling to provide basic amenities to large sections, says Jagmohan
- End Of A Fragile Peace In Sri Lanka (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Aug 16, 2006)
As the events unfold in Sri Lanka and newer areas in the troubled nation are drawn into the conflict zone, it is fairly certain that the uneasy, fragile peace has been shattered.
- Consensus On National Issues Must: Manmohan (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the political class in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on Tuesday to "shun the politics of divisiveness" and adopt the politics of "change and progress".
- Build A New India (OutLook, Manmohan Singh , Aug 16, 2006)
...shun the politics of divisiveness and adopt the politics of change and progress ... recognize and reward individual merit and hard work while working for an inclusive society
- How Nooyi Became Nooyi (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 16, 2006)
And the lesson for workplaces
- Natwar Singh In The Dock (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Aug 16, 2006)
The Pathak report sets off events that culminate in former Minister Natwar Singh's suspension from the Congress.
- Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegations (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Aug 16, 2006)
Pakistan on Tuesday rejected allegations from Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that Pakistan was allowing terrorist groups to operate from its territory.
- Manmohan To Discuss N-Deal With Scientists (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Prime minister Manmohan Singh will meet the country’s top nuclear scientists on Wednesday to discuss areas of concern in the Indo-US nuclear deal.
- `Jhulan Seva' Attracts A Large Number Of Devotees At Iskcon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Temple premises decorated with flowers and lamps
- War And Solidarity (Frontline, Atul Aneja , Aug 16, 2006)
The Lebanese forge a national identity in the face of Israeli aggression and appear determined to bargain for a truce on their terms.
- Independence Day Celebrated In Befitting Manner (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
The nation celebrated 59th Independence Day of the homeland on Monday in a befitting manner with traditional zeal and enthusiasm all over the country.
- Calibrate Response To Terrorism (The Financial Express, JANMEJAYA K SINHA, Aug 16, 2006)
Governments should ask people how, and at what cost, they would like to be protected
- Pakistan Denies Quake Charity Links To Terror Plot (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 16, 2006)
Charge cooked up to malign the country, says official
- The Global War Among Fascists (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Aug 16, 2006)
The Bush-Blair combine will never be satisfied with Pakistan, no matter what it does. That is why while Bush was effusive in his thanks to Blair on unveiling an alleged plot to blow up airliners across the Atlantic, there was no thanks coming . . .
- Celebrating What? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 16, 2006)
August 14, 2006, was the 59th anniversary of Pakistan. But exactly what did we celebrate or does no one care anymore.
- Pak Wants ‘Evidence’ To Fight Terror (Tribune, K.J.M. Varma, Aug 16, 2006)
Pakistan today said it would be "unfortunate" if India allowed incidents of terrorism to undermine the peace process and suggested that it was not possible to cooperate with New Delhi "in the absence of evidence" about Pakistani involvement in . . .
- India On Alert Mode Ahead Of Independence Day (New Indian Express, PTI, Aug 14, 2006)
Security forces were today put on heightened alert across the country and crack anti-terrorist commandoes were positioned at vital installations like nuclear plants and airports in the run up to the Independence Day after intelligence reports warned . . .
- Iranian President Launches Blog, Lambasts Us (New Indian Express, Reuters, Aug 14, 2006)
Iran's president has launched a Web log, using his first entry to recount his poor upbringing and ask visitors to the site if they think the United States and Israel want to start a new world war.
- Is Might Always Right? (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Aug 14, 2006)
From time immemorial to the present days power in certain regions and countries has grown out of the barrel of the gun. Whether it is the Russian Revolution of 1919 or Hitler or Mussolini's take over of power, in Germany and Italy, . . .
- Tourism Dept To Put Up Toilets Along Beaches (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
‘Beaches are not toilets, keep them clean’, this is the message the State Tourism Department will be propagating in the Coastal districts in a bid to keep the coastal line free from human waste.
- Where Rooms Don't End (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
A useful guide and memento for tourists. And it's for a good cause, too: the proceeds will go towards helping the disabled staff of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- 'Son Of Indian Immigrant, Qaeda Leader In Uk Among Suspects' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The teenage son of a Muslim immigrant from India and suspected al-Qaeda leader in Britain are among the 24 people arrested in connection with the foiled plot to blow up the US-bound planes from the UK, according to a media report here.
- Sezs: Boon Or Bane? (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Aug 14, 2006)
The Union and State Governments have given green light to the establishment of about 25 Special Economic Zones by private players.
- Travellers, Check (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 14, 2006)
Disasters — or potential disasters defused at the nick of time — have the effect of completely changing the methods by which one tries to prevent them in the first place.
- Bedfellows In (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 14, 2006)
Glance at a newspaper or a television scroll and you will invariably notice a headline on a protest by leaders of the CPI-M, CPI, RSP and Forward Bloc over some decision of the central government.
- Peace Within Striking Distance (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Aug 14, 2006)
Even if the rest of India has not noticed, a historic breakthrough has taken place in the peace talks with the Nagas. After nine years of negotiations between New Delhi and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), the Phizo doctrine . . .
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