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Articles 8921 through 9020 of 23072:
- A Champion Of Equality Movement (Daily Excelsior, Dr K C Bhagat, Apr 14, 2006)
India's highest civilian award ''Bharat Ratna'' was very appropriately conferred posthumously on Baba Sahib Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on 6th December 1989 in recognition to his outstanding and distinguished service which he had rendered to his . . .
- Court And The Constitution (Tribune, Fali S. Nariman, Apr 14, 2006)
Good sense of judges is a help, not a hindrance
- Devil's Advocate: Caste Republics (Times of India, SWAGATO GANGULY, Apr 14, 2006)
The more reservation fails to deliver social justice, the stronger becomes political parties' determination to push it into newer areas.
- Taking Another Swipe At The Left (Telegraph, Bhaskar Chatterjee, Apr 14, 2006)
When a person purchases a book priced at no less than Rs 500, he expects it to broaden his mind and enrich his analytical faculty.
- Get The Real Picture (Telegraph, Kaushik Roy, Apr 14, 2006)
On 1 October 1949, a fifty-six-year-old fat, balding peasant named Mao Zedong proclaimed the foundation of the People’s Republic of China from a building in the forbidden city. Mao not only became the ruler of the world’s most populous . . .
- India Willing To Settle Kashmir Along Loc’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Apr 14, 2006)
A French academic has said that India is willing to accept the Line of Control, as it stands today, as the permanent dividing line between the two Kashmirs. He also believes that a pragmatic compromise around a soft border is possible.
- The Thin Edge Of The Naxal Wedge (Indian Express, Ajay K. Mehra, Apr 14, 2006)
The consolidation of Naxal power — with over 55,000 well-armed cadres, hi-tech weapons in plenty and a well-honed guerilla strategy in the “compact revolutionary zone” in 13 states — is now well established.
- When You Have Faith Miracles Do Happen (Times of India, SWAMI KRIYANANDA, Apr 14, 2006)
God has no favourites. Yet, His law seems to favour those who seek Him earnestly. For the sincere seeker, the cosmos is like the sounding board of a musical instrument. It reso-nates with his consciousness.
- Brief Case: Perfect Setting (Times of India, G K GUPTA, Apr 14, 2006)
Though living in Kolkata for years, we had hardly moved out. "How will our children grow unless they get good exposure?"moaned Sarla, my wife.
- Suite Extraordinaire (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 14, 2006)
The author of this book and how it came to be published can be the theme of a novel. Irène Némirovsky was born in Kiev in 1903.
- Turtle Bay (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 14, 2006)
We have a legal and moral obligation to protect turtles
- Students Told To Work For Country's Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Madhavan Nair receives award from D. Hanumanna The Government had opened Centres for Science Education at Kolkata and Pune to attract youths to follow a five-year course in basic sciences
- Creating Dispensable Citizens (Hindu, Usha Ramanathan, Apr 14, 2006)
This is not merely about whether the dam should be constructed or not. It is about condoning state inaction and then blaming the victim.
- Leader Article: Day Of Reckoning (Times of India, Akshaya Mukul, Apr 14, 2006)
Kathmandu is like any capital built on the tragic paradox of a glorious few enjoying the benefits achieved through subjection of many. Maybe the subjected lot here is even more naive than normal with a historically tested patience to let the few . . .
- 20,000 Houses Sanctioned For City (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Geeta Reddy tours Chudi Bazar as part of Praja Patham
- Annual Car Festival Of Narasimha Swamy Temple Held (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Special poojas performed for presiding deities
- Train-Wise Reservation Results In 30 Per Cent Increase In Fares (Hindu, S. Vijay Kumar, Apr 14, 2006)
Revision not informed to Railway officials even till the last minute Revision not informed to Railway officials even till the last minute
- Intelligence Man, 5 Militants Killed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
An intelligence official and five militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) were killed and two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) arrested in Jammu and Kashmir overnight, an official spokesman said today.
- Bare Breasts And Bare-Faced Politics (Asia Times, Sudha Ramachandran, Apr 13, 2006)
India's morality stormtroopers were steamed up last week in response to two incidents of "wardrobe malfunction" at the Lakme India Fashion Week in Mumbai.
- Diarrhea Of Words: Enough Of It (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 13, 2006)
Glasnost on either side of the Line of Control has now started yielding what appears to be no more than mere diarrhea of words.
- Jessica Lall's Killing Haunts Movers And Shakers (Reuters, Palash Kumar, Apr 13, 2006)
A seven-year-old murder trial has returned to haunt prominent members of the capital's elite, with an influential politician's son, a leading socialite, a budding actor and senior police officers under the spotlight.
- Exit Of A Legend (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 13, 2006)
The thespian epitomised the image of a true Kannadiga
- History Lesson (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 13, 2006)
It's heartening to note that a Japanese association has offered to rebuild the ancient university of Nalanda, now lying in ruins, into a global institute of learning and a centre of excellence.
- Upa: Losing Out On The Two-Year Advantage (The Financial Express, P VAIDYANATHAN IYER, Apr 13, 2006)
The Manmohan Singh-led govt has failed to act in areas of disinvestment, banking and petroleum
- The Emotional Clash Of Civilisations (The Financial Express, DOMINIQUE MOISI, Apr 13, 2006)
The actual conflict lies between the European culture of fear and the Muslim one of humiliation
- Election Sans Commotion (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Apr 13, 2006)
Having witnessed most elections in West Bengal since the first one under the present Constitution in 1952, this writer finds the forthcoming Assembly poll a rather strange phenomenon.
- Italy Decides To Be Indecisive (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Apr 13, 2006)
In the run-up to this week’s Italian elections, the Western European press was filled with tentative political obituaries of Silvio Berlusconi, in the wake of opinion polls that showed him trailing by a few percentage points.
- Sectarian Violence (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 13, 2006)
Pakistan needs to root out all kinds of terrorists
- Rajkumar: The Making Of A Cultural Icon (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 13, 2006)
Over the years, Rajkumar came to symbolise the pride and honour of Kannadigas more than any political stalwart, social worker or litterateur.
- Rajkumar, Doyen Of Kannada Cinema, Passes Away (Hindu, A. Jayaram, Apr 13, 2006)
Dr. Rajkumar, the doyen of Kannada cinema and citizen extraordinaire of Karnataka, died at a hospital here on Wednesday following cardiac arrest, plunging the State in gloom.
- Left Democratic Front Set For Big Win In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
The Hindu-CNN-IBN Poll predicts 93-103 seats for LDF
- The Marxist Sleight Of Hand (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Apr 13, 2006)
Enter the land of world famous Baluchari sarees, Dokra art and teracotta temples, all that has given Bankura district its present name and fame
- Nda Convenor Turns Away Nitish, Makes Quiet Exit (Indian Express, J P Yadav, Apr 13, 2006)
The run-up to the polls for the post of JD(U) president was full of drama but after the victory of Sharad Yadav, an unceremonious exit was all that was left for George Fernandes. After remaining closeted in his hotel room for more than a day, the former D
- For Excellence To Be Inspired, It Must Be Acknowledged’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 13, 2006)
Honourable Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
- Acc: Cementing Gains (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Apr 13, 2006)
ACC has been able to get better realisations owing to strong demand
- Iran Enriches Uranium (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Apr 13, 2006)
Condemnation from US, Russia, UK
Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday declared his country had succeeded in enriching uranium, a development the United States described as a step in the wrong direction.
- ‘Stories That Matter Don’T Go Unnoticed’ (Indian Express, C VANAJA, Apr 13, 2006)
Uncovering India Invisible (Print)
For her journey into the deep forests of Dandakaranya to report on the parallel government run by the Naxalites
- Too Easy (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 13, 2006)
There can be too much of a good thing.
- Kalam Assures Help To Sarabjit's Family (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
The sister and daughter of Sarabjit Singh, incarcerated in Pakistan on spying charges, met President A P J Abdul Kalam seeking his intervention to save Singh from the gallows.
- Lessons From The New Intolerance (Hindu, Harish Khare , Apr 12, 2006)
Whether or not the IIMs and IITs are forced to open their doors a little wider, the new fashionable intolerance exhibited in these last few days should be a sobering experience for all of us.
- A Long-Haul Solution (Business Line, R. Krishnan , Apr 12, 2006)
More than an immediate merger of the state-owned carriers, needed are route rationalisation and synergy between them in the short-to-medium term. Air India and Indian Airlines should not be competing with each other and eating into each other's . . .
- The Great Transformation (Telegraph, Achin Vanaik , Apr 12, 2006)
The author is professor of international relations and global politics, Delhi University
- Art And The Controversy (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Apr 12, 2006)
Sunil Gangopadhyay and MF Husain must know that right to freedom of speech and expression is not unconditional, says Anuradha Dutt
- Stalin Launches His Re-Election Campaign In Thousand Lights (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, Apr 12, 2006)
Urges electorate to ensure victory of all DPA candidates
- Never-Ending Story (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 12, 2006)
More than a decade after creating a fictional character, Sampath Kumar finds it difficult to detach himself from it
- Navalpat Panchayat President Rajaram Hacked To Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
A special team has been formed to nab the gang which attacked the DMK leader He was attacked indiscriminately while returning home after taking part in a temple festival
- Clean Is Healthy (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 12, 2006)
One should feel satisfied that one has not yet developed cynicism about the need for keeping environment clean and healthy.
- It Will Pay, Thanks To Credit Information (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 12, 2006)
The draft rules and regulations put out by the RBI will activate the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005, to evolve a comprehensive credit information system.
- How Serious Is Baluch Trouble? (Deccan Herald, G S Bhargava, Apr 12, 2006)
Baluchistan is on the boil which has external dimensions linked to Iran and US
- Footsoldier Of Faith (Indian Express, Riju Dave Mehta, Apr 12, 2006)
Ideological battles are waged from unlikely turfs.
- While Facilitating Access To High-Quality Institutions, Quality Itself Must Not Suffer’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 12, 2006)
Ten days before Union HRD Minister Arjun Singh revealed a plan for 27 per cent reservation in higher education, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had spoken in detail about the need to balance social equity with a commitment to excellence
- 5 Years For Indian Arms Peddler (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
A man of Indian origin has been sentenced to five years in prison for involvement in a plot to sell Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to the Al-Qaeda terror network.
- Cyprus President Arrives On Five-Day State Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos arrived here today on a five-day state visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in trade and economic cooperation, and have discussions with Indian leaders on an array of issues including . . .
- Nepal Conflict Casts A Shadow On India (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 12, 2006)
It is India’s responsibility to safeguard its own interests by studying the implications of the situation in Nepal
- The Tube Keeps The Commuter Happy (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Apr 12, 2006)
Thanks to the metro, commuters are no longer a harassed lot in Delhi
- Interplay Between Politics And Economics (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Apr 12, 2006)
Pakistan has had many moments in its history when economics influenced politics in unexpected and negative ways.
- Opportune Time To Think Big (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Apr 12, 2006)
Considering the opportunities that have opened up in the textile and clothing industry, this is the opportune time to think big for the policy-makers and industry leaders.
- Pak, Yemen To Promote Economic, Defence Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
Pakistan and Yemen Monday agreed to further promote, expand and consolidate their bilateral relations, specially in economic, educational, cultural and defence areas.
- No Difference Between Naxalism, Terrorism: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
"Naxals frustrated with `Salwa Judum'; anti-naxal movement not halted"
- Dalits `Attacked' For Taking Part In Drive Against Untouchability (Hindu, Ravi Reddy, Apr 12, 2006)
Five dalits, including four women, were allegedly attacked by caste Hindus in Barawad in Bantaram mandal, even as the Samajika Chaitanya cycle yatra launched by CPI (M) State secretary B.V. Raghavulu against untouchability entered the 10th day on Tuesday.
- Bush's Childhood Home In Texas Now A Museum (Reuters, Jeff Franks, Apr 12, 2006)
The modest house in Midland, Texas, where the Bush family lived in the 1950s was reopened on Tuesday as a museum commemorating the childhood of U.S. President George W. Bush.
- From Doubt To Mistrust To Anger (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Apr 12, 2006)
Last summer after Nepal’s King Gyanendra engineered a bloodless coup and seized absolute power, royalists washed his feet with “holy water” to express allegiance.
- Killers On The Roads (Daily Excelsior, Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, Apr 12, 2006)
More than forty people are killed as overspeeding bus falls into Chenab in Kishtwar, a small school girl is killed on Kachi Chawni road, where traffic moves at snails pace at any given time, due to driver's fault.
- Infernal Apathy (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 12, 2006)
The Meerut blaze and its tragic toll is a chronicle of a story re-told many times in India — Dabwali, Baripada, Uphaar cinema, Srirangam and Kumbakonam.
- Keep The Elixir Flowing (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 12, 2006)
Water is an essential life-sustaining element. It pervades our lives and is deeply embedded in our cultural backgrounds.
- Iran: Us To Consult Unsc Members On Next Course Of Action (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's statement that Iran has successfully enriched uranium for the first time has only underscored the international community's "serious concerns", the United States has said and made it known that it will be consulting . . .
- A Nation Built On Immigrant Genes (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Apr 11, 2006)
If you've been following the big immigration debate, you might get the impression that the primary economic advantage of liberal economic immigration policies is that they supply America with low-wage workers willing to do grueling, unskilled jobs . . .
- Interplay Between Politics And Economics (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Apr 11, 2006)
Pakistain has had many moments in its history when economics influenced politics in unexpected and negative ways.
- Sick Of Information? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 11, 2006)
Information is power. It can be irrelevant absurdity, too. And if the various questions with the chief information officer’s office are anything to go by, then one could easily claim that the Right to Information Act is allowing people to traverse . . .
- On The Rampage (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 11, 2006)
While not an agreeable pastime, reading Mr Arjun Singh's mind is not rocket science either.
- Deal With Iron Fist (Pioneer, RN Chawla, Apr 11, 2006)
The recent bomb blasts in Varanasi is largely understood to be an act of terrorism.
- India Through Dalit Paradigm (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 11, 2006)
Jagjivan Ram's birth centenary year gives us an opportunity to debate how best to take education and progress to marginalised sections, says . . .
- Hindu Temple Vandalised In Us (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
A Hindu temple, that was to be inaugurated in June, was vandalised in the city of Maple Grove leaving its idols damaged and the 20,000 strong Indian American community in the state of Minnesota "outraged".
- Israel Will Not Be In Forefront Of Nuke Crisis, Says Olmert (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
Israel will not be in the forefront of a war to stop Tehran from developing nuclear weapons even though Iran was as much a threat to Tel Aviv as to Europe and America, Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said.
- Hamid Karzai Bats For Pakistan (Times of India, Hamid Karzai, Apr 11, 2006)
Hamid Karzai batted for his "brother" Pervez Musharraf on Monday, saying while Pakistan should allow India transit for its goods to travel to Afghanistan, New Delhi should also allow Islamabad the same facility for its goods to travel to East Asia.
- The Menace (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 11, 2006)
A reader has shown concern on this page recently by drawing attention to the menace of begging in this city.
- Corruption And Development~ii (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, Apr 11, 2006)
In his work “Grand Corruption in Third World Development”, George Moody-Stuart, identified areas which are most vulnerable to corruption.
- China To Launch Third Manned Spacecraft In 2008 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
China will launch its third manned space mission Shenzhou-7 spaceship in 2008, the year when Beijing will host the Olympics.
- Media In The Mirror (Daily Excelsior, Srinivasan K. Rangachary, Apr 11, 2006)
The UPA Government is a planning to frame a new code of conduct for print and electronic media.
- Pressure Mounts On Nepal King, Protests To Continue (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Apr 11, 2006)
Pro-democracy campaigners in Nepal vowed to defy curfews and launch a sixth day of mass protests on Tuesday against the king's absolute rule as the monarch came under global pressure to end his crackdown.
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