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Articles 5821 through 5920 of 23072:
- Dravid Or Draw-Id? (Pioneer, Surajit Dasgupta, Jun 29, 2006)
The closing score of 298 for four in the third India-West Indies Test match tells a misleading story.
- Quota Grail Race (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 29, 2006)
PM must call off this competition ---- Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh has reason to feel worried. As does his colleague Social Welfare Minister Meira Kumar.
- China And India Eclipsing Japan For Property (Pioneer, Reuters, Jun 29, 2006)
Booming China and India appear to be eclipsing an increasingly expensive Japan as the favoured Asian property markets for global funds, but some money managers worry big inflows of capital will underprice risk.
- Poor Pakistani Children Head To Sea For A Living (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
A year in an Indian jail hasn't put 13-year-old Rasool Baksh off returning to Pakistan's Arabian sea coast and going back to sea.
- Anna Pavlova Back Atop Victoria (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 29, 2006)
When the waif-like ballerina Anna Pavlova performed at the newly-built Victoria Palace Theatre, London, nearly 100 years ago, she proved such a hit she was immortalised in a statue on the roof.
- Tigers Seen Admitting Rajiv Gandhi Killing, India Unmoved (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jun 29, 2006)
India said it was not ready to forgive Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers after they came the closest yet to admitting killing former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and rejected calls to mediate in the island's conflict.
- Lure Of Retail (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 29, 2006)
Only businesses with a durable last-mile connectivity with the customer can secure a satisfactory return on their investments.
- How Big Is Togo? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 29, 2006)
How big is Togo? How small is Togo? How big is India? How small is the Indian? How petty is the mind that manages Indian sports? How minuscule is the pride that a nation should have in its sports team?
- Mapping India From The Sky (Daily Excelsior, G V Joshi, Jun 29, 2006)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), launched Cartosat-1 weighing 1,560 kg to its polar orbit in space 600 km above the earth from the newly built second launch pad at Sriharikota using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in 2005.
- Interview Schedule For Pg Courses In Sanskrit University (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
Interview schedule for admission to the postgraduate programmes offered by the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit will begin on July 3.
- Goa To Set Up Coastal Security Police Force (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
`To check subversive activities along the coastline'
- Us Seeks Pakistani Help In Last Ditch Effort To Save Afghanistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 29, 2006)
US seeks Pakistani help in last ditch effort to save Afghanistan
- The Jehadi Kitchen Diary (OutLook, B Raman, Jun 29, 2006)
What's cooking in the jehadi kitchen? What's boiling in the cauldron? What's simmering? Well, here's the full monty: a compilation of various news and intelligence stories with the author's insights and commentary.
- Dangerous Dollar Dependence (OutLook, Editorial, Outlook, Jun 29, 2006)
The world economy's reliance on the dollar smacks of dysfunctional co-dependence whereby the US and the rest of the world both rely on the dollar's strength, but neither is well served by it.
- Reject Tigers’ Bait: Be Part Of Global Peace Effort (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 29, 2006)
The LTTE’s confession to the brutal assassination of Rajiv Gandhi is a typical mixture of desperation and cold-blooded cunning.
- Chasing A Chimera (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 29, 2006)
Recent government initiatives to significantly add to the list of products protected with geographical indicators (GI) are misplaced and need to be reviewed.
- Tigers Seen Admitting Rajiv’S Killing; India Unmoved (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
New Delhi says LTTE wants to dilute India’s opposition towards the group
- We Will Never Let Kabul’S Ruthless Enemies Win: Rice (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
US secretary of state vows US will stay in Afghanistan until victory
Says no world leader more respected than Karzai
- The Law And The Ass (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 29, 2006)
A report from the temple town of Kancheepuram tells us that a donkey had to face court proceedings after it was used by an NGO in a protest demonstration.
- Rare Manipur Bush-Quail Sighted In Indian Park (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
A quail feared to have become extinct has been spotted for the first time in 74 years in India’s northeast, officials said on Wednesday.
- An Event To Cherish (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
It cannot be over-emphasised that the short order of the Supreme Court about privatisation of the Steel Mills was one of the most important decisions in the history of Pakistan.
- Restriction On Coverage (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 29, 2006)
According to several recent reports, the government is displeased at the media being allowed into hearings of various standing committees of the National Assembly and the Senate and is considering prohibiting journalists from attending their proceedings.
- Protesting Nazims End Boycott Of Hyderabad C (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2006)
The protesting members of the Hyderabad District Council ended their boycott and took part in the budget debate on Wednesday after hectic efforts of the majority party.
- Kashmir’S Iron Maidens (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Jun 28, 2006)
Long before the sex scandal in Jammu and Kashmir erupted in angry street demonstrations in the Valley, the minister of health in the Mufti . . .
- Running On Empty (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 28, 2006)
With the Indo-US nuclear deal entering the final lap, it would be interesting to second-guess the BJP’s take on it.
- Retracing The Ancient Silk Route (Daily Excelsior, K.N. Pandita, Jun 28, 2006)
On June 18, 2006 Indian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss among other bilateral matters the question of setting a date for the opening of Nathu La. The historic event is scheduled to take place this month (June 2006)...
- Encourage It (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
Undoubtedly the Pakistani comedians --- one of them Rauf Lala has actually emerged "the king of hilarity"
- Religious Fanaticism (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
The recent list of those released from the US security prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, holding Al Qaida suspects, indicated Muslims of different nationalities. Interestingly India, home to the world's second largest Muslim population, did not . . .
- Indo-Us Nuclear Deal Clears Hurdle In House Committee (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Jun 28, 2006)
History was on the verge of being written on Capitol Hill, Washington, when the US Congress took the first stride towards endorsing the India-US nuclear deal by turning down opponents' amendment by convincing margins.
- Chinese Netizens Breathes Fire (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 28, 2006)
For a country that employs some 30,000 Internet censors, that turned out to be stunningly easy. In about 10 minutes, I started Ji Sidao's blog -- that's my Chinese name -- on two Chinese Web hosts, at no cost and without providing any identification.
- Vs: No Clout, And An Identity Crisis (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Jun 28, 2006)
It's a question that would beg for an answer soon in Kerala:
- Tigers Urge India To Help End Sri Lanka Strife (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels urged India on Tuesday to set aside years of distrust and once again try to bring peace to the island.
- Entering A Golden Age Of Philanthropy (Tribune, Rupert Cornwell, Jun 28, 2006)
America has had many legendary philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie, but they have been eclipsed by the man whose knack for spotting a good investment has made him the second richest individual in the world.
- Cop ‘Molests’ American On Train (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
An American woman travelling on the Geetanjali Express was startled out of sleep last night by a police officer allegedly trying to kiss her.
- Women In Uniform (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 28, 2006)
Indian history is full of heroic tales of women warriors. Even today there was no dearth of such brave and chivalrous women who had excelled in the field of sports, adventure, mountaineering, flying and many other fields.
- Nationwide Aids Awareness Campaign Involving Youth Launched (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
More than two crore volunteers will travel to different parts of the country to spread AIDS awareness as part of the Youth Unite for Victory on AIDS (YUVA), a nationwide programme launched here today.
- Gandhi Accuses Raje Govt Of Discrimination In Drought Work..... (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Stepping up her attack, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today accused the BJP Government of discrimination in the drought relief work and not paying minimum wages to workers in the Congress-dominated areas.
- Tribe Against Tribe, Village Against Village (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 28, 2006)
The landscape of Bastar is gorgeous.
- Peace Process Loses Steam (Deccan Herald, Sushant Sareen, Jun 28, 2006)
Domestic compulsions appear to restrain Manmohan Singh and Pervez Musharraf from taking bold initiatives
- The Accidental Developers: India's Emerging Elite (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
In a rush to build shops, offices and houses worthy of a thriving economy, a new elite is emerging in India -- young men asked to turn plots of family land into a property business.
- Rajiv Assassination ‘A Monumental Tragedy’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The Indian Government reacted quickly, saying that there was no question of forgiving the LTTE for Gandhi’s killing and ruling out playing a direct role in Sri Lanka’s now faltering peace process.
- What Happened? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 28, 2006)
The move towards excessive tightening of liquidity and rising rates will inevitably dampen global growth and lead to a slowdown in corporate profits.
- Morocco's Veiled Feminists (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 28, 2006)
It is often assumed that modern feminism has no place in societies under-going a religious revival, particularly in the Islamic world.
- Reliance To Invest Rs 25,000 Cr In Retail (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
India’s largest corporate, Reliance Industries Ltd, said it would invest Rs 25,000 crore over the coming years and employ close to half a million Indians in a new push into the growing retail sector.
- Reliance Unveils Retail Plan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A new 100 p.c. owned company Reliance Retail Ltd. will be floated
- 'Sacrilege' At Sabarimala Temple (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
In a startling disclosure, Kannada actress of yesteryear Jayamala has admitted that she had entered the shreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) at the Sabarimala Temple in 1987 and touched the Lord Ayyappa idol, against the traditions of the famed temple.
- Juggernauts Roll On (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
The ‘Rathyatra’ of Jagannath (Lord Krishna), his brother Balbhadra (Balram) and his sister Subhadra, commemorating the deities’ visit to the countryside in summer, was enthusiastically staged in several parts of the country, amidst tight security . . .
- Yuva For ‘Victory On Aids’ Launched (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
More than two crore volunteers will travel to different parts of the country to spread AIDS awareness as a part of the Youth Unite for Victory on AIDS (YUVA).
- How Mumbai Came To Discover Vidharbha (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit to Vidharbha has had an impact even before he's reached the place. It would, however, be a limited and transient impact if he does not see through the charade.
- Trs Out Of Favour In Separate Telangana Movement's Citadel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
No one in village ready to contest on party ticket
Village consists of 5,000 people
TRS swept the entire mandal in 2001 elections
`People angry with KCR's negligence, convenient politics of leaders'
- Is It Ok...To Use A Cell Phone? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 28, 2006)
In just two years the number of people using cell phones across the globe has increased from one to two billion.
Among the concerns are constant exposure to the electromagnetic fields generated by cell phones and their base stations
- India, China To Check Animal Trade Across Nathu La (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
What has the opening of the Nathu la to do with the National Wildlife Crime Control Bureau announced here last week after the National Wildlife Board meeting chaired by the Prime Minister? A lot, if one considers the trade of wildlife, especially . . .
- Congress Panel Moves On U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Jun 28, 2006)
A key committee on Tuesday took the first step toward approval by the U.S. Congress of a nuclear cooperation deal with India that lawmakers said would promote historic new ties between the two democracies.
- Indo-Us Nuke Agreement Set To Face Congress Vote (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
A crucial congressional panel met on Tuesday to consider a US plan to share civilian nuclear technology with India, which the White House is pushing aggressively despite criticism that it would undermine the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- Dark Clouds On India's Horizon (Pioneer, Vivek Gumaste, Jun 28, 2006)
Nation states do not disintegrate overnight. It takes years, decades or even centuries before the actual demise or the decay to set in, with predators first nibbling away at the periphery.
- First Vote Won Hands Down, Nuclear Deal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 28, 2006)
Warding off many deal-breaking amendments, the juggernaut of Indo-US nuclear cooperation rolled out of the House International Relations Committee in Washington tonight with solid support from both Republicans and Democrats.
- The War That Was (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 28, 2006)
The news media’s ability to cover the Vietnam War without censorship was unlike anything that has been seen since, correspondents who covered that conflict for The Associated Press said during a reunion.
- Blinking On Iran (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 28, 2006)
No US Government since 1979 has had a serious political strategy regarding Tehran and the Bush Administration is no different, says Richard Perle.
- When Soya Knocks Meat Out (Pioneer, Maneka Gandhi, Jun 28, 2006)
Development means, "progress". It means replacing the inferior with the superior.
- No Way To Ensure Urban Reform (Business Standard, Subir Roy, Jun 28, 2006)
Last week the prime minister inaugurated work on metro rail projects in Mumbai and Bangalore.
- Reliance Says It's Ready For Retail (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2006)
Organised retailing
Outlets will sell food, groceries, apparel and footwear, lifestyle and home improvement products, electronic goods and farm implements and inputs.
To also offer products and services in energy, travel, health and entertainment.
- A Chance To Do Justice By Vidarbha's Farmers (Business Line, Sharad Joshi , Jun 28, 2006)
While farmers of the region are hoping for the best outcome from the Prime Minister's fact-finding visit to Maharashtra's Vidarbha district, it would be fitting and in the larger interests of the nation if agriculture is to occupy centrestage, at . . .
- Art As Aroma! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 28, 2006)
Oil paintings are old hat. Some artists have even been known to use elephant manure as a medium. Coffee strikes a more refined balance between the idea and the work! Those who talk of the Eliotian shadow between the inspiration and the creation . . .
- Mulayam Announces Sops For Emergency Detenus (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
Alleges coercive measures by the UPA Government against SP workers
- Pigeon English (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2006)
Birds- Instead of cruelpractices like starvation and poisoning of pigeons, cities must adopt healthier ways.
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Jun 27, 2006)
Musharraf, unlike Zia-ul-Haque is not serious about religious nationalism
- Uighur Terrorism In Pakistan (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 27, 2006)
The Chinese embassy in Islamabad has reportedly complained that members of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) are planning to kidnap senior Chinese diplomats and consular officers in the country.
- The Miracle That Was Helen Keller (Deccan Herald, L SUBRAMANI, Jun 27, 2006)
Few men and women in history have proved that wisdom and human will can transcend the most hopeless of limitations.
- Waziristan: A Ceasefire Offer? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
The news from turbulent Waziristan, if correct, will be widely welcomed. The militants who have kept the Pakistan Army embroiled in hostilities in the region have reportedly offered a ceasefire, though doubt has been cast on its credibility by the . . .
- New Flare-Up In Gaza (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2006)
MoreE Palestinian civilians are likely to be killed since Tel Aviv has vowed to step up attacks on Gaza following two Israeli soldiers’ death in a Palestinian militants’ raid on Sunday.
- Headed For A Taliban State (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 27, 2006)
The word "politician" is synonymous these days with everything that is wrong, corrupt and incorrigible.
- India's Tortuous Trail In Telecom Industry (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Jun 27, 2006)
Twenty-five years ago, making a telephone call from a southern state to an upcountry number was an exercise that could extend beyond one day. One booked a trunk call
- When The Shareholder Held All The Aces (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jun 27, 2006)
Shareholder revolt obliged the Arcelor management to enter into negotiations with Mittal
- Diverse Canvas Of The Land And Its People (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
A must for understanding the North-Eastern States of India
- Language Of Haridasa Kirtanas (Hindu, V. Gopalakrishna, Jun 27, 2006)
THIS BOOK is an analysis of the language used by Haridasas in their compositions. Pioneers in the propagation of devotional literature, Haridasas used poetry called Kirtanas set to music as their medium to take the common man to the highest . . .
- Still A Riot (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 27, 2006)
There are many objections to the communal violence (preventions, control and rehabilitation of victims) bill, 2005.
- India Seeks Consular Access To 308 Nationals In Pak Jails (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2006)
India has sought consular access to its 308 nationals lodged in Pakistani jails as Islamabad prepares to set free 240 of its fishermen on Friday.
- The Traditional Art Form Of Kerala (Hindu, S. A. K. DURGA, Jun 27, 2006)
This book is a detailed account of the performance of the shadow puppet theatre of Kerala.
- We’Re Buying, Can We Sell? (Indian Express, Narayanan Madhavan and Rosemary Arackaparambil, Jun 27, 2006)
Twelve years ago I passed by a tiny Belgian mountainside town called Huy to write about an Indian steel success story.
- Animals, Agriculture, And City Planning (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, Jun 27, 2006)
Providing multipurpose farmland within urban areas could help alleviate poverty besides improving the aesthetics of our cities.
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