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Articles 14921 through 15020 of 23072:
- Increasing Tax Revenue (Dawn, Sultan Ahmed, Nov 10, 2005)
Pakistan needs far more financial resources than it can readily mobilize in these difficult times. Much more funds are required than what the donors are willing to offer for relief and rehabilitation of the survivors of the earthquake of October 8.
- Paris Burning (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 10, 2005)
Issues about immigrants must be addressed
Vehicles up in flames, smoke billowing from warehouses and armed police fighting a grim battle is not the picture one can expect from what many consider as the global soul of fashion, art and culture.
- Oil For Junk Food (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 10, 2005)
If Karat is convinced, why have an inquiry?
- Kashmir Needs Help, Not Politics (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 10, 2005)
I was in Parliament House when the terrorists struck last time in Delhi, some four years ago. Not familiar with the building, they could not find the entrance. Still they killed three security guards before they were shot dead.
- Peace Plan For Gilgit (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 10, 2005)
One hopes that the recent jirga-approved peace proposals for restoring normality to Gilgit will lead to at least a temporary solution for the area that has been wracked by several months of sectarian violence.
- Iraq’S Occupiers Under Pressure At Home (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Nov 10, 2005)
Is there any country on the globe where the world’s most powerful man can travel without attracting protests? I certainly can’t think of one, other than the United States of America
- A Salute To Citizen Narayanan (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 10, 2005)
The life and times of Kocheril Raman Narayanan make for an extraordinary story — of struggle, high intelligence, will power, and courage.
- Failure Of Integration (Dawn, Niall Ferguson, Nov 10, 2005)
Which would you rather have in your capital city: a terrorist attack in the centre or a weeklong riot on the outskirts? After the experience of last July, most Londoners would probably be tempted to opt for the latter.
- Open Secret (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 10, 2005)
All the good boys and girls live in India. According to the latest sex survey by Durex, Indians are the last to lose their virginity
- Criminal Neglect (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 10, 2005)
Some heads must roll
It is more than shameful. The proposal for a new athletics facility for the 2010 Commonwealth Games because “we are told that the cost of renovating the Nehru Stadium will be much more than building a new one” (to quote the head....
- Saarc Spotlight On Poverty & Terror (Telegraph, Radhika Ramaseshan, Nov 10, 2005)
Three days before the Saarc summit begins in Dhaka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh identified poverty and terrorism as the big challenges for the region.
- For Natwar, News Is Good And Bad (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Nov 10, 2005)
New York, Nov. 9: Nirupam Sen, India’s permanent representative to the UN, yesterday met Paul Volcker for 45 minutes and received an assurance of cooperation in India’s investigations into wrongdoings by Indian entities and individuals in the $60 billion
- This November (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 10, 2005)
November 6 has come and gone and November 25 is around the corner. These two days are written in blood in the 1947 history of our State.
- A Ritual Sacrifice (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 10, 2005)
What, ask the wags, was the higher crime and misdemeanour of Paul Volcker in the eyes of K. Natwar Singh?
- Analysis - Imf Faces Test As It Mulls Greater Power For Asia (Reuters, Lesley Wroughton, Nov 10, 2005)
The International Monetary Fund faces the biggest test in its push for change as the World War Two-era institution weighs giving more power to emerging Asian economies after decades of U.S.-European dominance.
- Manmohan For More Regional Cooperation (Tribune, Prabhjot Singh, Nov 10, 2005)
Saying that the destiny of South Asia was interlinked, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today called upon India’s immediate neighbours to learn to work together to deal with the challenges of poverty, disease, natural disasters and terrorism.
- Lalu At Wits End (Daily Excelsior, Ashok Thakur, Nov 10, 2005)
The wit that conquered Pakistan seems dead; the oneliners that lit up his interviews and poll campaigns seem to have taken French leave.
- Sonia Quit: Bjp; Cong 'Slips' Off (Express India, Volcker, Nov 10, 2005)
The Congress on Wednesday rejected BJP-led Opposition’s demand for resignation of Sonia Gandhi as chairperson of the National Advisory Council in the wake of the Volcker report.
- Now Delhi Metro To Faridabad And Bahadurgarh? (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, Nov 10, 2005)
Though still some time away from making a foray into any of the satellite townships around the Capital, the Delhi Metro is now engaged in studies to plan its entry into Faridabad and Bahadurgarh in Haryana.
- Preserving The Vibrancy Of Cultures (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 10, 2005)
The adoption of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions by UNESCO last month is unlikely to keep the communication and content industry out of global trade negotiations.
- Politics Of Accusation, Culture Of Suspicion (Hindu, Harish Khare , Nov 10, 2005)
The Volcker storm goes beyond Natwar Singh's travails. The cumulative consequence is that attention gets diverted from serious issues of policies and programmes.
- Keeping A Watch On Winged Visitors (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Nov 10, 2005)
A key part of the Union Government's strategy to protect the country from bird flu outbreaks is to monitor wild birds for signs that they might be diseased or infected.
- Shravanabelagola-Mangalore Rain Link Soon: Deve Gowda (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Nov 10, 2005)
Former Prime Minister and Hassan MP H.D. Deve Gowda has expressed confidence that the railway line between Mangalore and Shravanabelagola will be completed by January 22.
- Indo-Pak Diplomatic Row Erupts (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Nov 10, 2005)
A teenaged son of a non-diplomatic staffer of Pakistan High Commission here was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons last evening — an incident which triggered diplomatic reverberations today.
- Oil For Junk Food (Express India, Editorial, Express India, Nov 10, 2005)
In an article on the Volcker Committee report, Prakash Karat, CPI(M) general secretary, has sought to discount corruption in the UN-administered Oil for Food scandal in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. Stressing “K. Natwar Singh’s assertion that the US is intent on
- Who Do You Feel Is Richer, You Or I? (Financial Times, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 10, 2005)
Who is richer, you or I? As long as we both have enough to live comfortably, it shouldn’t matter much. Many of us try not to let it matter.
- East-West Violence Inevitable? (Tribune, James P. Pinkerton, Nov 10, 2005)
It's Baghdad here.’’ So say the rampaging Muslims of Paris, according to Newsweek. Those words are a reminder that the West and Islam are engaged in a worldwide struggle, along many different flashpoints — a clash of civilizations.
- Solar-Empowered (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 10, 2005)
As symbolic gestures go, the decision to install a 5-MW solar energy plant at Rashtrapati Bhavan is important.
- Rfid Tracker Tags For Visitors To Us (Business Line, Raja Simhan T.E., Nov 10, 2005)
Planning to visit the US? An electronic tag will keep track of you during your stay there
- Decline In Bush’S Popularity (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Nov 09, 2005)
Since my last article on this subject the results of two other opinion polls carried out by the Washington Post and ABC have appeared.
- Basle Ii Norms: Challenge And Opportunity For Indian Banks (Business Line, Manoranjan Sharma, Nov 09, 2005)
The traditional face of banks as mere financial intermediaries has changed because of the paradigm shifts from balance-sheet to off-balance-sheet intermediation, from capital adequacy to capital efficiency, and pure banking to financial services.
- Success Of National Literacy Mission (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 09, 2005)
The educational scene in 1947 was dismal. The literacy rate was just 14 per cent.
- Let Loc Truly Melt (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 09, 2005)
When Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf spoke the other day about allowing the people of the undivided Jammu and Kashmir as it had existed in 1947 to cross the Line of Control at will he was clearly trying to score a point.
- Iqbal And The Concept Of Knowledge (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai, Nov 09, 2005)
He was the one to give us a new concept of knowledge and experience, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai writes
- Clearance Sale! Politicians Going Cheap (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Nov 09, 2005)
The Mitrokhin Archives dealt with the Soviet period. The UN’s Independent Inquiry Committee Report investigating corruption in Iraq’s oil-for-food programme during President Saddam’s regime deals with recent events.
- Flower Stealing Day (Tribune, Jayanti Roy, Nov 09, 2005)
Dawn is yet to alight. Night’s left hand is still in the sky. There are light steps outside in my garden, hushing tones, furtive activity then fading noises and at last silence.
- Iqbal: A Mirror Of Indian Muslim Psyche (Dawn, Prof Sharif al Mujahid, Nov 09, 2005)
Multidimensional are Iqbal’s thoughts as are his intellectual forays and philosophical shifts at various times in his four-decade long active career as a poet and philosopher.
- Softening Of The Border (Tribune, Sushant Sareen, Nov 09, 2005)
UNLIKE individuals, nations can seldom afford mushy sentimentalism.
- Loc Incident And ‘Official Positions’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
As India allowed the first of the five openings on the Line of Control in Kashmir, earthquake victims from the Pakistani side tried to rush across the heavily mined Line of Control (LoC) and had to be kept back by Pakistani police with teargas shells.
- Only Relief Material To Be Ferried From Second Loc Point (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
Only relief material will be sent across the LoC to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir from Kamanpost-Chakoti crossing point in the Uri sector, which would be opened today as documents for people, willing to travel, have not been cleared by the Pakistani . . .
- More Relief Material Sent To Pok (Hindu, Luv Puri , Nov 09, 2005)
Pakistan Army out in full force to prevent attempts to cross over to the Indian side
15 trucks with Indian relief material given to PoK authorities
Unexpected meetings between families who had come to the LoC
- Paris Burning (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 09, 2005)
Vehicles up in flames, smoke billowing from warehouses and armed police fighting a grim battle is not the picture one can expect from what many consider as the global soul of fashion, art and culture.
- We Were Able To Bring Back A Sense Of Purpose: Chandrika (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 09, 2005)
After 11 years as Sri Lanka's Executive President,Chandrika Kumaratungaspeaks of her days in power and plans for the future.
- Locked Approach (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 09, 2005)
The symbolic opening at the Line of Control yesterday at Chakan da Bagh in the Poonch Sector, as part of Indo-Pak quake diplomacy, ended in security forces on the Pakistani side (Titrinote) firing tear gas shells on the large number of people who were ...
- Two More Loc Posts To Be Opened Soon (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Nov 09, 2005)
Pakistan on Tuesday named the designated authorities from whom application forms could be obtained by people intending to cross the five points along the Line of Control (LoC).
- Slew Of Tourism Projects For Visakhapatnam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
Tourism Department signs MoU with Vizag Beach Resorts
Beach resorts, theme parks, malls to come up
Marine helicopters, seaplanes (amphibians) to be provided for tourists
YSR reiterates commitment to develop Vizag as international tourist hub
- Breakthrough In Delhi Blasts Probe (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Nov 09, 2005)
Suspect detained at Banihal in Jammu
- Pakistan And India: Pioneers In Global Disaster Response? (Christian Science Monitor, Mansoor Ijaz, Nov 08, 2005)
The terrorist bombs that rocked New Delhi recently must not be allowed to wreck a painstakingly crafted peace process between India and Pakistan.
- India, Us Flying High After Historic Pact (Deccan Herald, Pulak Sen, Nov 08, 2005)
A new chapter has opened in Indo-US air travel. Low, affordable fares are the key to aviation development
- Loc Opened As India Sends Relief To Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Hindu, Luv Puri , Nov 08, 2005)
Teargas shells fired to disperse crowds wanting to cross over the divide
- Watch India’S Hand At Iaea (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Nov 08, 2005)
The world’s standoff with Iran on its alleged nuclear intentions is getting more interesting by the day.
- Hospital Standards (Daily Excelsior, Dr Arun Sharma, Nov 08, 2005)
Recognizing that the care of the sick is their first responsibility, hospitals must at all times strive to provide the best care and treatment to those, who are in need of hospitalization.
- Plunder Of Indian Antiques (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
Long romanticised as genteel larceny, plunder of art heritage in India has touched scandalous proportions. And nobody is losing sleep over it.
- Rs.50-Lakh Tourism Scheme (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Nov 08, 2005)
The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has prepared an outline for a Rs.50-lakh project at Ezhattumukham, near Edamalayar.
- The Caribbean: Opportunities To Be Tapped (Business Line, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
THE gravity model is often used to predict movement of people, information, and commodities between cities, countries and even continents.
- Indo-Us Air Exercise Takes Off (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The 13-day joint air exercise involving state-of-the-art aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and US Air Force began on a robust note at this strategic eastern IAF base here on...
- Far From Home, No Rest For A Weary Bush (Hindu, Elisabeth Bumiller, Nov 08, 2005)
The President is not in charge when he is one among many big-winded leaders.
- Strategies For Acquiring Mutual Knowledge (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
THE REPORT and interview with Umberto Eco on October 23 described the Pondicherry meeting of the group promoting Transcultura, strategies for acquiring mutual knowledge.
- Avoidable Tragedy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 08, 2005)
Restrict load in boats to prevent mishaps
- A Wing-Wing Strategy (Indian Express, Jasjit Singh, Nov 08, 2005)
The decision of the Left parties to publicly demonstrate and try to disrupt the India-USA air exercises being held in West Bengal raises many doubts,
- For Those Who Love The Beauty Of Nature (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 08, 2005)
It’s a charming valley which need be explored, A R Bhat writes on the topography, history and the landscape of a lovely piece of land called Gurez
- The Road To N(i)rwana! (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
A weekend visit to Sirsa with a driver new to the route turned out to be a bittersweet experience.
- The Moment Has Arrived (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Nov 08, 2005)
THERE are moments in a nation’s history when its leaders must look at their performance and also around themselves, take stock of the situation they and their country face, and, if need be, adopt a new course.
- Clio In Mea -Historical Research Can Guide Diplomacy (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 08, 2005)
Blending academic pursuit with governance has never been the style of functioning of Bharat Sarkar.
- Back From The Precipice (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Nov 08, 2005)
Writing in these columns on August 18, I had expressed the fear that the fundamental lack of moral and legal legitimacy in the invasion of Iraq would vitiate subsequent efforts to build a new political order.
- Burning Problems (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 08, 2005)
France needs to heed the problems that immigrants have
- Freedoms Under Attack (Dawn, Charles Kennedy, Nov 08, 2005)
A crucial division of opinion is opening up in Britain between the party of civil liberties and the party of authoritarianism.
- China’S War On Terrorism (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Nov 08, 2005)
Tragedy does at times bring adversaries closer together, even those with vastly different ideologies.
- Death In Awful Majesty (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 08, 2005)
Aid alone can save Kashmiris in the winter after the quake
- Lesser-Known Saiva Siddhanta Text (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Nov 08, 2005)
The first complete translation in English of all that survives of any Saiva Siddhanta Agama
- Kashmiris Protest As Loc ‘Opens’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Police fire tear gas to disperse villagers, men arrested for trying to cross LoC
* Protestors say they don’t need aid, just want to visit families on other side
* Army officer says crossing points ‘could be permanent’
- A Public Intellectual (Hindu, RUDOLF C. HEREDIA, Nov 08, 2005)
An intellectual marathon runner' with a message to deliver
- From The Blurb (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The Nice Guy Who Finished First — A Biography of Rahul Dravid: Devendra Prabhudesai; Rupa & Co., 7/16, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002. Rs. 295.
- India Opens Border, Pok Shouts For Freedom, Pakistan Cops Shoot (Express India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Pakistani police fired tear gas and shots to disperse hundreds of villagers trying to approach a border crossing with India alongside Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir after it was opened to facilitate earthquake relief efforts.
- Voters Waking Up After Four Years (Hindu, Naomi Wolf, Nov 08, 2005)
George Bush made his white constituency feel good about themselves, but no longer. Citizens are rediscovering democracy.
- Tackling Naxals, A Tough Task For Police In Andhra Pradesh (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Nov 08, 2005)
After a brief lull, Maoists are back in action. The series of losses suffered by them in the hands of the police is believed to have prompted them to plan a spree of violent acts.
- Fringe Damages (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 08, 2005)
The government has done well to defy the pressure from the Communist parties and go ahead with the joint air exercises with the United States at Kalaikunda in West Bengal on Monday.
- Restoring Heritage Back To Glory (Deccan Herald, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Nov 08, 2005)
With the signing of the MoU between the Karnataka government and the Hampi Foundation on October 18, the stage is set for the restoration of a part of the World Heritage site of Hampi, Nirmala Rao tells us.
- Kudli Village: The Sign Post To The Past (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The importance of a place is decided by its ability to preserve the uniqueness of its culture. Here is a village that kept alive its traditions for a long time, says B P Premakumar.
- Temples Of Contrasting Styles (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
Only a few places bear representations of two different architectures made famous by rulers of the day.
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