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Articles 15721 through 15820 of 23072:
- Subcontinent Susceptible To Natural Disasters (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 10, 2005)
About 54 per cent of the subcontinent’s landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes, said M. Sashidhar Reddy, a member of the National Disaster Management Authority.
- Ending Algeria’S Agony (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Oct 10, 2005)
JUST as the travails of the Turkish people and their heroic war of independence under Mustafa Kemal aroused the passions of the Muslims of South Asia, the Algerian struggle for freedom burnt into the consciousness of the generation that grew up in 1950s.
- Forgotten Victims-I By Sankar Sen (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 10, 2005)
In our criminal justice system based upon Anglo-Saxon adversarial pattern, victims of crime are very often forgotten and neglected. During the last 100 years,
- Journey To Jails (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2005)
It is less than a year that Gopalkrishna Gandhi has taken over as Governor but during this time he has done remarkably well in interacting with sections of society having unique problems.
- Imagine If John Lennon Was 65! (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 10, 2005)
What would John Lennon be doing now, if he were still with us today? Celebrating his 65th birthday, that’s the easy answer. Whatever his circumstances, we would like to think he’d give a party similar to the one in 1967 for Magical Mystery Tour when all t
- Negotiating Tradition (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 10, 2005)
The well-known art historian and curator, Dr. Alka Pande's new exhibition Turning the Wheel: Traditions Unbound deals with the specifics of south Indian art, as it locates itself between tradition and the present.
- Storm Clouds Gather Over World Markets (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 10, 2005)
STOCK MARKETS around the world are braced for bad news from the United States this week when official data are published on consumer and business confidence in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, soaring gasoline and oil prices, and softening demand f
- What Were They Thinking? (Deccan Herald, Thomas L Friedman, Oct 10, 2005)
Saddam Hussein was playing a cat and mouse game with the Americans
- Adm Nanda: Man Of Action (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 10, 2005)
They say destiny favours the brave and the bold. Every major event in history has its man of the moment.
- Srinagar: A City Of Dumps And Bumps (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 10, 2005)
All of us contribute towards making a once beautiful city a big dumping ground of all dust, dirt and garbage. Srinagar will regain its glory the day reality dawns on us, laments Dr Bashir Ahmad
- Change In Attitude (Greater Kashmir, Samuel Baid, Oct 10, 2005)
Last week Delhi had visitors from the part of Kashmir which is under Pakistan’s control.
- Karishma, Tamanna, Madhu... (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Oct 09, 2005)
For a stretch of nearly four consecutive days last week, if an overseas traveller happened to be on a brief visit to India and switched on the television to update himself about what was going on in this country,
- Sino-Indian Relations And Asia (Daily Excelsior, V. N. Paranjape, Oct 09, 2005)
As India and China try to bypass the 37-years-old distrust between the two countries following the 1962 war, there appears to be a new dawn of understanding that in all likelihood 21st century will be an Asian century.
- Complicating The Problem (Greater Kashmir, DR HAMID, Oct 09, 2005)
Inadequate obstetric care results in pituitary disease in huge number of young women in Kashmir valley,
- Creating Political History Through Computer Graphics (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 09, 2005)
What a ‘feat’ it is - getting Hari Singh’s signatures through computer, quips Abdul Majid Mattu
- Peaks And Valleys (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Oct 09, 2005)
The Economy continues to do well and we have top Economic experts giving opinions on the future trends and in particular on the Stock markets and with the benefit of hindsight most experts will be 'right' and 'wrong' as it is impossible to predict. . . .
- Turkey And Eu: Rough Road Ahead (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Oct 09, 2005)
The opening on October 3 of Turkey’s negotiations to join the European Union was supposed to be a solemn affair, a ceremony marked by dignified speeches and toasts to the beginning of a new era in relations between Ankara and the 25-nation bloc.
- Foreign Aid Welcome, Says Shaukat Aziz (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 09, 2005)
Rs. 1 billion announced for relief
- Multiple Challenges Of Global Migration (Indian Express, N K Singh, Oct 09, 2005)
Four days ago, the report of the Global Commission on International Migration (GCIM) entitled ‘‘Migration in an interconnected world: New directions for action’’ was presented to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
- A Stonebreaker’S Lesson On Finding Divinity In Work (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Oct 09, 2005)
One of the greatest lessons I learnt in development — it was also a profound experience that revitalised my Hindu roots after my communist background had nearly scythed them — was from an ordinary woman stone-breaker.
- Some Food For Thought (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Oct 09, 2005)
If I told you that all it will take to empower all of India’s destitute, dispossessed children is Rs 6,000 crores (0.2% of GDP) a year would you believe me? No, you would not.
- Quake Devastates Pak, J&k (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2005)
Many people were buried alive in an upmarket apartment block in Islamabad.
- Shaken And Shocked By The Mighty Earthquake (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2005)
The Capital along with many other cities and towns emerged shaken from the shock of the earthquake that hit North India on Saturday morning. A total of seven aftershocks were recorded during the day, all measuring above 5 on the Richter scale.
- More Powerful Earthquakes In The Offing? (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Oct 09, 2005)
Central Himalayan Gap' has the potential to generate more than one great earthquake, warn seismologists
- More Than 2,000 Feared Killed As Quake Rocks Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 09, 2005)
40 aftershocks cause panic; 400 children, 200 soldiers killed
- Eurozone Caught In A Statistical Tizzy (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Oct 08, 2005)
The major European Union economies are passing through a phase of "statistical uncertainty" but the poor record of the main economies is a "side issue" for investors.
- Engagement, Dialogue, Key To Improving Indo-Iran Ties: Natwar Singh (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
External Affairs Minister K.Natwar Singh on Friday said that constant and consistent engagement and dialogue were the key instruments for taking relations between India and Iran forward.
- The Complex Battlefields Of Iraq (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Oct 08, 2005)
Deadly games are in progress in Iraq. The glue that held the state and its civil society together has been washed away by the Occupation and post-Occupation policies.
- India’S ‘Apartheid’ Under Us Gaze (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Oct 08, 2005)
An unprecedented Congressional hearing on the caste system in India gets wide publicity on the Christian news networks.
- Madressahs: Need For A Broader Curriculum (Dawn, Mansoor Alam, Oct 08, 2005)
The opposition of Islamic orthodoxy to the teaching of sciences, mathematics, economics, history, philosophy, other secular subjects and foreign languages, especially English, is inexplicable, for Islam places great emphasis on knowledge and learning.
- Poor Outcome Of Un Summit (Dawn, Sartaj Aziz, Oct 08, 2005)
The year 2005 was expected to be a landmark year for shaping the global economic and security system.
- Foreign Funding For Political Parties (Dawn, Sartaj Aziz, Oct 08, 2005)
The year 2005 was expected to be a landmark year for shaping the global economic and security system.
- Thiruvattaar: Treasure House Of Art And Architecture (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
There are three famous Vaishnavite shrines in Kanyakumari district: while at Parakkai Lord Vishnu is in the standing pose, he is in the sitting pose at Thiruppathisaram.
- Peace Prize, In Hope (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 08, 2005)
The goal for which ElBaradei has been honoured is still some way from being achieved
- On Record (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 08, 2005)
India has always supported anti-imperialist struggles in other countries and taken a leading role in the non-aligned movement. It’s a pity that today the UPA government is supporting the USA which wants to stop Iran from developing nuclear energy . . .
- Get Rid Of Connectivity Problem (Greater Kashmir, SHABIR AHMAD MIR, Oct 08, 2005)
WAP enabled services can minimize the load on the JK Bank’s network. The inconsistency is being noticed still and should be addressed first, suggests
- Calculus Of Happiness (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Oct 08, 2005)
When is one `absurdly happy'? Maybe, when one is having the ice-cream of one's choice in the pleasantest of surroundings and company, with not a care to disturb the state of one's mental solace and feeling of contentment.
- Running A Business Is Tougher Than Chess (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 08, 2005)
"Failure is all around us. Failure is pervasive... Failure is the most fundamental feature of all systems," writes Paul Ormerod in Why Most Things Fail: Evolution, Extinction and Economics.
- Indian, Pak Women Deserve Equality (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Oct 08, 2005)
In recent days at least two cases of rape of Muslim women — one in Pakistan and the other in India — rocked the subcontinent.
- From Myths To History (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Oct 08, 2005)
Terrorism is a universal threat, demanding a universal response
- Foot Loose (Deccan Herald, Venkatesh R Rao, Oct 08, 2005)
Forgetfulness will take on a new meaning, especially when it comes to matters of the sole
- The True Role Of Religion (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 08, 2005)
Founders of every major religion of the world addressed themselves to the problems facing human societies of their time. They were clear in their priorities. Hebraic religions like Judaism, Christianity and Islam made one God the centre-piece of their....
- Coping With Variations In The Monsoon (Hindu, Sulochana Gadgil, Oct 08, 2005)
Simulation and prediction of the Indian monsoon remains a tough challenge. Yet, we possess a wealth of data that can be used to derive farming strategies tailored to local rainfall variability.
- What Does The Amu Verdict Imply? (Hindu, Valson Thampu , Oct 08, 2005)
If the minorities have the right only to establish institutions, but not the right to administer them, then these institutions will cease to be institutions of their choice.
- Dowry Harassment Of A Different Kind (Daily Excelsior, Jagjit Singh and Tameem Hashmi, Oct 08, 2005)
The recent study by USAID and Centre for Social Research (CSR) on the misuse of anti-dowry laws by estranged wives has come as a breather for many harassed husbands.
- 'Practical' Theory Of Revolving Doors (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 08, 2005)
In diplomacy doors are never closed." So said External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh in Islamabad recently.
- Indonesia's Terror Dilemma (Asia Times, Bill Guerin, Oct 07, 2005)
The al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) organization once again has its footprints all over a series of suicide bomb blasts on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
- Stage Set For Upgrading Of Mysore Airport (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Centre promises aid to develop Mangalore airport
Joint venture airport projects in Hassan, Gulbarga likely
State urged to help make new airports economically viable
- Kashmir, Taiwan And North Korea Are Potential Hotbeds: John Reid (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
British Defence Secretary condemns terrorism; favours Kashmir dialogue
No attempt to "contain" China
Islamic terrorism on the rise across Asia
- Fasting To Ward Off Evil (Dawn, Sirajuddin Aziz, Oct 07, 2005)
The literal meaning of Saum (fasting) is to be at rest and it implies abstinence. The word Ramazan is derived from the word “Ramz” which means “to burn” and here it applies to the burning of selfish desires.
- Impact On India (Deccan Herald, Bhamy V Shenoy And A Madhavan, Oct 07, 2005)
Unless India corrects its oil pricing anomalies, it cannot really hope for a sustained rate of economic growth
- Breaking America's Grip On The Net (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
You would expect an announcement that would forever change the face of the Internet to be a grand affair — a big stage, spotlights, media scrums, and a charismatic frontman working the crowd.
- Troubling Issues For The Nwfp (Dawn, Khalid Mahmud Arif, Oct 07, 2005)
Three separate issues of national importance — all concerning the NWFP — have engaged public attention, two in the recent past and the third on occasions but for a long while. Brief comments on each based on historic realities are in order.
- Iran Faces New Pressures (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Oct 07, 2005)
Mr Blair’s officials have accused Iran-backed groups of supplying arms to Shias to attack British soldiers in Iraq.
- No Reason For Iran To Be Angry With India (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Oct 07, 2005)
After the first bitter outburst over the Indian vote on the European Union resolution on its nuclear programme Iran has moderated it attitude on economic and commercial contacts with India.
- Giving A Voice To Women (Daily Excelsior, Meenakshi Sundaram, Oct 07, 2005)
It was not just an off-the-cuff remark when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described the just-concluded monsoon session of Parliament as "historic"
- An Art Form For The Hipper Audience (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 07, 2005)
The 27th Dance Umbrella festival is just underway in London, and right on cue, because contemporary dance has never been more popular.
- How Much Is Enough? (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 07, 2005)
Something rotten in Ibobi’s ’kingdom’
- Keep Smiling (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 07, 2005)
On the face of it this may appear to be an innocuous sidelight but it says a lot. At the end of his joint press conference with External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh in Islamabad recently Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri was asked whether....
- They Don’T Teach Us Only To Learn But To Live (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 07, 2005)
K. Asif takes the teacher student relation beyond the confines of a classroom
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops”
- Vat Benefits (Deccan Herald, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 07, 2005)
States outside the new regime are losing out
- India And Pakistan Have Formed A Joint Working Group (Jwg) To Explore Opportunities For Promoting Tourism (India Daily, Kiran Chaube, Oct 07, 2005)
As a follow-up to the initiatives taken at the revived Joint Commission meeting here,
- U.P. To Approach Court Over Night Viewing Of Taj Mahal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
The Uttar Pradesh Government is planning to move the Supreme Court early next year seeking relaxation for tourists visiting the Taj Mahal at Agra for moonlit viewing.
- American Pie, Sliced Up (Deccan Herald, JAITHIRTH RAO , Oct 07, 2005)
I write this from America, from what is today a troubled country possessed of over-articulate television anchors, a country bombarded and persecuted by a plethora of inane channels.
- Indo-Us Warmth: Navy Chief Visits Us Base In Japan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Confirming the new Indo-US strategic partnership, Navy chief Admiral Arun Prakash became the first Indian service chief to visit the US Naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, as part of his three-day visit to the country.
- Indian Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up 11.4 Pct In Sept (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Foreign tourist arrivals in India rose 11.4 percent in September from a year earlier, as the country's tourism industry booms amid a strong economy and growth in business and leisure travel.
- Us Occupation Of Cyber-Space Continues (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Oct 07, 2005)
The Bush Administration is characteristically intent on retaining - and possibly enhancing - the role of the US in Internet management. And its intentions have been all too clear long before the current face-off.
- Real’ Bard Claims Whip Up Tempest Anew (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Henry Neville, a Tudor politician and diplomat, is the latest contender for being the Bard.
- Uncle Sam Takes Peek At Indian Caste System (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Oct 07, 2005)
Having understood the differences between Shias and Sunnis, US lawmakers now examine the age-old caste system in India.
- Norway Bid To Salvage Shaky Lanka Truce (Deccan Herald, P KARUNAKHARAN , Oct 07, 2005)
Amnesty International’s ex-chief Ian Martin is to hold talks with the Lanka government and Opposition leaders and LTTE representatives next week.
- A Brief History Of Development Economics (Business Line, Alok Ray, Oct 07, 2005)
An economist's answer to the question `how to promote growth' has substantially changed over time.
- The Value Of Share Buybacks (Business Line, Pratap Ravindran , Oct 06, 2005)
In most cases, buybacks create value because they help improve tax efficiency and prevent managers from investing in the wrong assets or pursuing unwise acquisitions.
- Hope Influence Of Indo-Pak Tensions On Saarc Are Over: Natwar (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Oct 06, 2005)
Foreign ministers of nuclear-armed Pakistan and India said on Tuesday they would try to reach agreement on a disputed Himalayan glacier before January but announced no progress on their core difference over Kashmir.
- India, Pakistan Vow Sincere Effort On Kashmir (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Oct 06, 2005)
Foreign ministers of nuclear-armed Pakistan and India said on Tuesday they would try to reach agreement on a disputed Himalayan glacier before January but announced no progress on their core difference over Kashmir.
- Many Faces Of Islamism (Hindu, Soumaya Ghannoushi, Oct 06, 2005)
Islam is the second-largest and the fastest-growing religion in the world. In its heartlands in Asia and Africa,
- Indian Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up 11.4 Pct In Sept (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Foreign tourist arrivals in India rose 11.4 percent in September from a year earlier, as the country's tourism industry booms amid a strong economy and growth in business and leisure travel.
- Ghost Of Old Self (Deccan Herald, Bharati Prabhu, Oct 06, 2005)
Rajajinagar is no longer what is used to be. Still, I’d live there than anywhere else
- Moving Closer, Yet Staying `Neutral' (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 06, 2005)
The Confederation of Switzerland, which joined the United Nations only in 2002 and has kept out of the European Union, voted recently to allow citizens from the 10 new E.U. member-states to work in the country.
- A Revered Dasara Tradition Comes Alive In Mysore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Cultural programmes get off to a rousing start
Flute recital by Praveen Godkhindi and vocal recital by Balamuralikrishna kick off the programme
The Wadiyars patronised musicians and artists from all over the country
- Award For 25 Junior College Teachers Conferred (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
The Best Teacher Award 2005-06 has been conferred on 25 junior lecturers in various Government junior colleges in the State, according to a release from the State Intermediate Education Commissioner.
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