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Articles 9421 through 9520 of 23072:
- Centre Defends Denial Of Entry To Pak Acting Cj (Tribune, S. Satyanarayanan, Mar 31, 2006)
The Centre today strongly defended the decision of the Immigration Authorities at the Wagah border over the denial of entry to the kin of Acting Pakistan Chief Justice Rana Bhagwandas saying "the denial was due to Justice Bhagwandas's family . . .
- The Legacy Of Historic Mewar (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, Mar 31, 2006)
Some princely states of India, especially the Rajputanas, were far more dynamic and benevolent than what is commonly believed, says Vinayshil Gautam
- Hawking India's Soul? (Business Line, Sridhar Jagannathan, Mar 31, 2006)
The recent deal to allow India to have its nuclear cake in public and eat it in private too will adversely impact the global goal of reducing the spectre of a nuclear war.
- Ale And Hearty (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 31, 2006)
The story of how beer was discovered is history. Remembering the nutritional value of beer, however, has prompted a Belgian organisation to push for replacing fizzy drinks in schools with light ale.
- This Brigade Will Charge India Into Glory! (The Financial Express, VIVEK BHARATI, Mar 31, 2006)
The contribution of IT and BPO sectors to India’s economy is much bigger than its export achievement or the brand equity in foreign markets that has raised India’s economic profile abroad.
- Escap Report: Of Opportunities, Challenges (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Mar 31, 2006)
This year's ESCAP report focuses on Asia's bid to emerge stronger even as it grapples to leverage its high savings and reserves.
- Manmohan Singh Likely To Visit Brazil (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 31, 2006)
The first formal India-Brazil-South Africa forum meeting in September
- Populists Can Be Right (The Economic Times, Jeffrey D Sachs, Mar 31, 2006)
Does the rise of Left-leaning governments in Latin America, particularly the election of Evo Morales as President of Bolivia, presage a shift to the hard left across the continent? Does it mark a repudiation of the US foreign policy in the region?
- Vijaykant Hits Campaign Trail In Pondicherry (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Crowds line the route for a glimpse of actor
- Living Dangerously (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
In the rearview mirror of history, President Bush's decision to visit India and Pakistan may loom larger than his decision to invade Iraq. Iraq, after all, was found to have no weapons of mass destruction.
- Mohanlal Munshi Of Kasauli (Tribune, Baljit Malik, Mar 30, 2006)
The man is no more. Or so they say. Mohanlal Munshi... businessman, poet of fine timbre, collector-seller of abandoned antique furniture has travelled on for a rendezvous — body, soul, spirit — with his Maker of mixed gender.
- Changing Geostrategic Landscape (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Mar 30, 2006)
President George W. Bush’s recent visit to Pakistan continues to be the subject of debate and discourse at all levels and in every segment of our society.
- Endorsing Return Of Stolen Inheritance (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Mar 30, 2006)
Israelis convivced themselves that this was to be the dull election, the one marked by record low turnout and apathy. A people who complain they live in a land with too much history seemed in no mood to make some more.
- Nation Salutes Female Pilots (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 30, 2006)
The Convention ceremony of the 116th General Duty (Pilots) Course at the College of Flying Training, PAF Risalpur Academy, held on Tuesday, had a distinct feature. Aviation cadets who received Bachelor of Science degrees included a pioneering . . .
- A Pat On Secretaries’ Back (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 30, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that senior bureaucrats are a national asset and they should act as change agents.
- Historic Win (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 30, 2006)
The elections in Israel brought a predicted victory to Kadima
Although the centrist Kadima Party has, as expected, won the largest number of seats — 28 of the 120 seats — in elections to Israel’s parliament, its victory is smaller than predicte
- Young At Heart (Deccan Herald, Anselm Brito, Mar 30, 2006)
It's the attitude to aging that keeps a person young, irrespective of their age
- Legacy Of Bansi Lal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 30, 2006)
Haryana loses its chief architect
The political career of Mr Bansi Lal, who died on Tuesday, aged 78, can be summed up in three phases. During the initial terms of his Chief Ministership, he committed himself to development of his state, . . .
- Jimmy Carter Tries His Hand At Nepal Peace (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Mar 30, 2006)
He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, including mediation between Israel and Egypt that led to the Camp David Accords.
- Indian Ministry Says Kashmir Doesn’T Need Self-Rule, Autonomy (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 30, 2006)
* Says violence level in Kashmir has declined considerably
* Major leadership of militant groups eliminated
- First Nankana Sahib-Amritsar Bus Returns To Pak (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
The 39-seater Nankana Sahib-Amritsar bus that ferried 35 passengers to India, left for Pakistan today with just two on board.
- Ec Plays Spoilsport In Cong Revelry (Statesman, Bijay Sankar Bora, Mar 30, 2006)
The Congress BMW has run into the Election Commission hurdle in eastern Assam’s tea belt.
- Logic Of Democracy (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Mar 30, 2006)
Parliament may unanimously vote for a bill on the “Office of Profit” issue but this will have to be consistent with the spirit and letter of the Constitution and with natural law if it is not to be struck down by the Supreme Court.
- Nda On Holiday (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
After all the tensions that a good number of ruling party MLAs in Jharkhand have experienced over their positions being threatened by the office-of-profit law, no one would grudge them a vacation in Rajasthan with the chief minister . . .
- Power Play (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Mohinder Singh reveals the mantra of success in the highly competitive world of jealous people'
- Reliance Petroleum In Talks With Us Majors For Stake Sale (Pioneer, Bhagyashree Pande, Mar 30, 2006)
Reliance Industries Ltd. has said that it is in talks with oil majors Chevron Corporation and Exxon Mobil for a possible strategic stake sale in the new 29 mn tns Reliance Petroleum Ltd refinery that is coming up in Jamnagar
- India — Monuments And Museums (Daily Times, Razi Azmi, Mar 30, 2006)
Rajasthan gained infamy in 1987 when, in the village of Deorala, the widowed Roop Kanwar performed sati under controversial circumstances burning herself to death at her husband’s funeral pyre, watched by over 100 people.
- Whither Transparency? (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Mar 30, 2006)
Large government balances with the RBI, quietly allowing sub-accounts and participatory notes to ensure continued FII flows and directional shifts in the liquidity, are recent developments on which there has been only silence.
- It Happens Only In India (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 30, 2006)
The first signs of Ambika Soni’s taking over from Renuka Chowdhury as Union minister for tourism and culture are beginning to be felt. The ‘Incredible India!’ tourism campaign is now appearing in the rashtrabhasha
- Students Find `Heritage Walk' From Mud Fort To Temple Useful (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Students of History Department at K.G.S Arts College, Srivaikundam, carried out a `heritage walk' from the mud fort at Srivaikundam to the nearby Sri Kailasnathar Temple, recently.
- The Countdown In Kathmandu Has Begun (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 30, 2006)
India's Nepal dilemma must be resolved soon, in favour of popular sovereignty.
- Trust Boards To Control Temples In Andhra Pradesh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Upper income limit of temples raised
With a view to avoiding outside interference in day-to-day affairs of the 31,891 "C" category temples in Andhra Pradesh, the Government has decided to keep them away from executive officers and retain them . . .
- Allahabad Imam Held For Varanasi Blasts (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh probing the 3/7 Varanasi serial blasts has picked up Imam Waliullah, the Pesh Imam of Phulpur in Allahabad for his alleged involvement in the terror attack.
- Not A Blueprint For Peace (Dawn, Mahdi Masud, Mar 30, 2006)
While proposing during his Amritsar speech on March 24, a treaty of friendship, peace and security with Pakistan, as “the ultimate culmination of the peace-making process”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh rejected the linkage by Pakistan of the Kashmir . .
- All Set For Palani Temple Kumbabhishekam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
95 per cent of construction activities have been completed with the help of donations offered by devotees
- Yet Another Yatra (Daily Excelsior, Sunil Gatade, Mar 30, 2006)
BJP leader L K Advani has been the past master in the matter of Yatras, having got the national stature following his first Ram Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya in 1990 which created a history of sorts-- brought down the VP Singh Government and . . .
- Entire Balochistan To Get Gas: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Vows to do away with sense of deprivation; says locals to be employed at Gwadar port
- The Time Was Out Of Joint (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
People in a much larger region of the world saw a partial eclipse, with the moon blocking only a fraction of the sun’s disk.
- Carter Wants The Nepal Call (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Mar 30, 2006)
He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, including mediation between Israel and Egypt that led to the Camp David Accords.
- Providing Water, Power And Gas To All (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Mar 30, 2006)
AT a time when people are clamouring to have at least a small share of the fruits of high economic growth, President Musharraf has promised water, power and gas for all by 2008, and if possible by the end of 2007.
- Sleaze Ennobled (Telegraph, Anabel Loyd, Mar 30, 2006)
O dear, the smell of rotten eggs rises once more over Westminster and threatens to engulf the parliamentary Labour Party.
- Follow The Leader (Telegraph, RABINDRA SEN, Mar 30, 2006)
At the first east Asia summit last year — which had China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand as participants, together with members of the Asean — the Malaysian prime minister recognized India’s importance and . . .
- Blossoming Mutinies In Kashmir (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 30, 2006)
India-Pakistandétenteis transfiguring the structure of power within Jammu and Kashmir, sparking off an energetic struggle amongst political groups.
- Cong Dares Opposition To Contest Against Sonia (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
A day after the massive rally in Rae Bareli, Congress on Wednesday virtually dared opposition parties to put up a candidate against party chief Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha bypoll expected soon following her resignation from the House in the . . .
- Ale And Hearty (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 30, 2006)
The story of how beer was discovered is history. Remembering the nutritional value of beer, however, has prompted a Belgian organisation to push for replacing fizzy drinks in schools with light ale.
- Sonia Drips Fire & Steel (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
A combative Sonia Gandhi poured her heart out to Rae Bareli today, launching her bid to return to Parliament.
- Kashmir Politicians In Pakistan (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 29, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf's decision to meet with pro-accession politicians from Jammu and Kashmir has been hailed as a historic departure from Pakistan's traditional position.
- Businessmen At Work (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Mar 29, 2006)
While all eyes were on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, businessmen from both countries presented a wish list of reforms to the two governments.
- Bjp's Yatra (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Mar 29, 2006)
The RSS leadership is not fully convinced of the political utility of two "national integration" yatras planned by the BJP.
- Verghese Kurien's Exit (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Mar 29, 2006)
Dr. Verghese Kurien's resignation brings an end to an important era in the dairy industry and the cooperative movement.
- In The Name Of Free Speech (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Mar 29, 2006)
Defining the issues - textual, legal and political - behind the Danish cartoons is essential to understand the rage it provoked in the Muslim world.
- March Of Democracy In Chile (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Mar 29, 2006)
Interview with Jaime Gazmuri, Vice-President, Chilean Senate.
- Plotting A War On Iran (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Mar 29, 2006)
The decision to refer Iran to the Security Council takes the United States a step closer to effecting yet another "regime change" in West Asia.
- Israel: Violence For Vote (Frontline, Atul Aneja , Mar 29, 2006)
As parliamentary elections approach in Israel, Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gets tough in Palestine.
- Israel Votes In Crucial Election (Press Trust of India, Harinder Mishra, Mar 29, 2006)
Amid heightened alert, Israelis cast their ballots today in a crucial election that could decide the borders of the future Jewish state and dislodge tens of thousands of settlers from the occupied West Bank.
- Catalonia Clamps Down On ‘Uncivil’ Tourism (Statesman, Elizabeth Nash, Mar 29, 2006)
Authorities in Catalonia, alarmed that Barcelona’s architectural landmarks and Costa Brava resorts are gaining an unsavoury reputation as “booze and babes” playgrounds, are planning a summer crackdown on rowdy visitors.
- Bury The Congress (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Mar 29, 2006)
The current crisis over the Ordinance controversy impels one to recall events.
- Straw Gives Uk, Usa Credit For Stopping Indo-Pak War (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Intense diplomatic efforts by Britain and the United States prevented India and Pakistan from going to war four years ago, British foreign secretary Mr Jack Straw said today.
- As Kalam Would Have It (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Bihar’s law-makers were today taught a “lesson” in development by the President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who said they could not afford to ignore the pivotal role they were required to play.
- Charges Framed Against Kanchi Seer (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
The Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Mutt today suffered a setback as the Pondicherry sessions court today framed murder and conspiracy charges against the two acharyas of the Mutt and 22 others, setting the stage for their trial in the sensational . . .
- Grief And Comfort (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 29, 2006)
CPM and challenges of change
A paradoxical trait of communist parties in democracies is their ability to reform and reinvent themselves to make the most of both challenges and change for furthering their political prospects.
- Beware Of Communal Politics (Tribune, J. Sri Raman, Mar 29, 2006)
As five states prepare for Assembly elections over the next two months, the country will do well to prepare for a sharp and potentially dangerous spurt in communal politics and passions.
- Because Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 29, 2006)
"The premise behind the separation of powers is that when a single person or group has a large amount of power, they can become dangerous to citizens."
- Legal Angles (Frontline, AMAN SETHI, Mar 29, 2006)
The "office of profit" issue has all the essential ingredients of a political controversy. The somewhat technical nature of the case has invited a degree of legal wrangling as well. The issue has its genesis in Article 102 (1) (a), which forbids . . .
- Give The Less-Favoured A Credible Chance (The Financial Express, S NARAYAN, Mar 29, 2006)
A friend quoted Confucius to me the other day: “A king must rule as you would fry a small fish— lightly.” Certainly the lightness of the current rule would do Confucius proud.
- Indo-U.S. Love-Fest (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Mar 29, 2006)
Faced with eroding public support because of its elitist policies, the Congressparty will be left with difficult choices between left- and right-leaning options.
- In Pursuit Of Excellence (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Mar 29, 2006)
The quality of higher education is determined by factors such as academicfreedom and physical facilities and not by salary differentials.
- Unlearning History The Rbi Way (Frontline, C.P. CHANDRASEKHAR, Mar 29, 2006)
India seems to have forgotten the lessons of the process of financial liberalisation that had led to crises in Asia not long ago.
- Israelis Vote For West Bank Occupation's Future (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Israelis voted on Tuesday in a historic election billed as a referendum on the future of the West Bank, with the leading candidate, acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, promising to pull back from most of the territory and draw Israel's final . . .
- Window Dressing (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 29, 2006)
Addressing a meeting of three Nobel laureates with Pakistani students and young scholars, Mr Shaukat Aziz could not have been more right in asserting that human resource development was essential to achieve success in research and technology advancement.
- Kashmir Before Treaty (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 29, 2006)
The Foreign Office spokesperson is right in pointing out that Pakistan could not accept Dr Manmohan Singh's suggestion to separate the Kashmir dispute from other issues and enter into a peace and friendship treaty with India.
- Human Resources,a Real Asset (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 29, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the Government is taking adequate measures to develop human capital as it’s the most important element for success in the nation’s socio-economic development.
- Jayalalithaa Says Dmk Impeding Growth (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Mar 29, 2006)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa today accused the DMK-led Democratic Progressive Alliance of hindering the implementation of several ongoing welfare schemes in the state by ‘‘using the Election Commission’’ for . . .
- Sonia Taunts Govt's Initiative (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
- In the midst of the UPA Government's move to evolve a political consensus to bring in a legislation to exempt certain posts from the category of 'office of profit', Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday sang a different tune, virtually . . .
- Charles Promises Help To Bring Back Guru’S Artefacts (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Prince Charles of Wales today assured the SGPC of all possible help in bringing artefacts belonging to Guru Gobind Singh and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, which are lying in the British Museum, to India. He met SGPC leaders during his visit . . .
- All At Home In Namma Bengalooru (Deccan Herald, Rachna Bisht Rawat, Mar 29, 2006)
It is truly a world city. If you step into the air conditioned environs of the sprawling Marks and Spencer, you could be in London. If you hit the lush green Barista with its rich pastries and steaming coffee, you could be in Paris. If you step out . . .
- Toxic Waste Dumped In State Wildlife Parks (Deccan Herald, DEVIKA SEQUEIRA , Mar 29, 2006)
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) Chairman L U Joshi told Deccan Herald that notices were being issued to all five sponge iron units operating in the state.
- Ti’S Templeton Bets Big On India Business (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Texas Instruments is excited about the business opportunities in India and hopes to ride on the communication and entertainment boom.
- Kalam Turns On ‘Growth Engine’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Tuesday laid out a road map for the development of Bihar.
- Diplomacy Saved India, Pakistan: Jack Straw (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Admits Britain's historical failings in its two former colonies
Straw, Powell worked "tirelessly" to defuse standoff
Benefits from having British and U.S. diplomats was "huge"
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