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Articles 16021 through 16120 of 23072:
- Excitement And Fear Stalk The Land In Syria (Hindu, David Hirst, Sep 29, 2005)
U.N. success in Lebanon could shatter the political dominance of the military in the Arab world.
- Reforms In Iit’S Jee (Indian Express, Prof V G Idichandy, Sep 29, 2005)
The joint entrance examination (JEE) of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology has a long history.
- In Cyberspace We Must Trust (Indian Express, Nitya Jacob, Sep 29, 2005)
They are sprouting like mushrooms in the Indian monsoon. Information Communication Technology projects dot the country’s landscape like so many promises of better things to come,
- A Structural Reinforcement Plan: Reorientation Of Saarc-Ii (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmed, Sep 29, 2005)
In the context of “systemic re-orientation”, Saarc must adapt itself to the new realities even if it means the rewriting of its basic charter. All institutions are susceptible to change and improvement.
- The Diminishing Dal (Greater Kashmir, MUHAMMAD ZAHID, Sep 29, 2005)
Pity, that a capital asset like this which should have received care from us, faces apathy, laments
- History For Children (Telegraph, Tapas Majumdar, Sep 29, 2005)
The strange twist that the study of the past takes in India
- Bootleggers Brewed Row Over Hogenakkal Island (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
Free flow of illicitly distilled (ID) liquor by bootleggers at Hogenakkal falls, appears to have fuelled the fresh dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over a small island in the Cauvery river.
- Now And Again: In Search Of Roots (Statesman, BULA BOSE, Sep 29, 2005)
The young flight attendant was standing in the galley when I walked in looking for a cup of much needed coffee.
- Mastering The Mistress (Hindu, Aditi De, Sep 29, 2005)
Anita Nair says she donned in spirit the colours of a Kathakali artiste to write her novel, Mistress
- When J&k Assembly Hires Govt Staff, It's A Family Affair (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
On Tuesday, Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed challenged the Opposition to prove any irregularity in appointments to government jobs.
- Lahore-Amritsar Bus Set To Roll In November (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 29, 2005)
In yet another boost to their reconciliation process, India and Pakistan on Wednesday decided to start a bus service between Amritsar and Lahore in November and agreed to begin soon another bus to Nankana Sahib - home to some of the holiest Sikh shrines.
- Bhakra Gains Limited (Tribune, Shripad Dharmadhikary, Sep 29, 2005)
The piece by M.S. Menon “Why belittle Bhakra?” (Sept. 9) borders on an invective. It is clearly attempted as a criticism of our recently released report “Unravelling Bhakra”, a study of the contribution and impacts of the Bhakra Nangal project focussed on
- Emerging Trends (Deccan Herald, SANDEEP SHASTRI, Sep 29, 2005)
All political parties in Karnataka have moved away from the political spaces they occupied after the 2004 polls
- Close Encounters With Poverty (Tribune, Susan Spano, Sep 29, 2005)
AT lunchtime, office workers and tourists picnic on the manicured lawns of New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, a celestial observatory built in 1724 by Maharajah Jai Singh II. Its benches, flowerbeds and a huge pink sundial make it a welcome oasis in India’s.....
- Taj Corridor Case And Unhealthy Polity (Daily Excelsior, Jagmohan , Sep 29, 2005)
The Chief Vigilance Commissioner's report to the Supreme Court regarding prosecution of Ms Mayawati in Taj Corridor case has once again brought to sharp focus the issue of corruption in our public life.
- European Union And Ltte (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 29, 2005)
After years of equivocation, the European Union has finally woken up to the terrorist character of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
- Bangalore-Mysore Four-Lane Highway To Be Ready Soon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Work to be completed by September 30
Deadline for completion to be met
Work on nine bridges to be completed by December
Work going on round the clock on some stretches
Widened highway will cut travel time between cities to two hours
Funds sought
- Is It A Case Of Too Much Of A Good Thing? (Hindu, Harish Khare , Sep 28, 2005)
Judges increasingly find themselves getting involved in adjudicating essentially political disputes. This trend ought to be reversed. The institutional balance originally envisaged in the Constitution must be restored.
- Tourism Day Fete Off To A Colourful Start (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Twin-deck luxury cruiser commissioned
Transport facilities to be strengthened
Renewed thrust to tourism highlighted
Various Buddhist circuitsto be developed
- Partners For Mumbai, Delhi Airports By November (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel On Tuesday said joint venture partners for upgrading and modernising airports in Mumbai and the national capital will be selected by November.
- Wiser Advani Is Lonely (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Sep 28, 2005)
Advani is trying to show himself as alive to the limitations of the hard Hindutva that catapulted the BJP to power
- The Koan Of Relationships (Deccan Herald, Amrit Sadhana, Sep 28, 2005)
Koan’ is an unsolvable puzzle created by Zen masters for their disciples.
- Malabar Ignored In Tourism Development (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
According to experts, it is the government’s undue dependence on private players and craving for high-end tourists that have stood in the way of developing north Kerala, especially Malabar, as a prime destination.
- We Can't Wait To Run Out (Hindu, George Monbiot, Sep 28, 2005)
No one knows how much oil is left but humankind can't wait any longer before coming up with alternatives.
- Ldf Sweeps Kerala Civic Elections (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 28, 2005)
The Oommen Chandy government’s development agenda put forth in the last one year appears to have cut no ice with the voters.
- Return Of The Native (Hindu, Luv Puri , Sep 28, 2005)
Shabir Shah crossed the LoC and re-entered India after 28 years
- South Asian Integration? (Dawn, SHAHID JAVED BURKI, Sep 27, 2005)
I suggested in this column last week that it is in India’s interest to develop closer and less hostile relations with Pakistan.
- Journey Of A Leader Called Jinnah (Greater Kashmir, SYED NOOR UL HASSAN, Sep 27, 2005)
From Jinnahbhai to Jinnah and finally to Qaid-e-Azam it was a journey of a leader who led his nation, writes
SYED NOOR UL HASSAN
- Indian Airlines Set To Take Off At Last (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 27, 2005)
Indian Airlines's $ 2.2 billion deal with Airbus Industrie for buying 43 aircraft is something of a breakthrough.
- Us Pressure On Syria (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Sep 27, 2005)
The continuing violence in Iraq and the escalating tension over Iran regarding its nuclear programme have diverted attention from another country in the region,
- Breast Cancer Risk Double For Left-Handed Women (Tribune, Maxine Frith, Sep 27, 2005)
Women who are left-handed are at increased risk of developing breast cancer at an early age, research has suggested.
- A New Way Of Doing The World’S Business (Deccan Herald, MARY ROBINSON, Sep 27, 2005)
Businessmen now want to fill up gaps left by the governments, forge new tie-ups and move things forward radically
- Dalit Question In Hollywood (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Sep 27, 2005)
There is need to draw the attention of the globally influential cultural centre towards untouchability
- India And Japan — Needed, Greater Economic Engagement (Business Line, Rohit Pandit, Sep 27, 2005)
A comprehensive economic engagement between India and Japan is vital.
- Dadu Deaths (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 27, 2005)
The weekend deaths of at least 44 people in two separate accidents on more or less the same stretch of highway in Sindh is a horrifying reminder of the hazardous state of road travel in the country.
- The Dispiriting Parallelism (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 27, 2005)
If Indian cricket is in poor health onfield, it is in worse shape off it. In Harare, differences between Sourav Ganguly and Greg Chappell, which were leaked to the media,
- Riding Out The Pain Of Costly Oil (Hindu, G. Ananthakrishnan, Sep 27, 2005)
Car pools may be the answer to high fuel prices, traffic snarls, and growing pollution.
- Belkhed: The Riots & Wrongs Of Caste (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Sep 27, 2005)
The Bhagwan Dattamandirin Belkhed, Akola, was built by Dalits when they were still Hindus. It was ostensibly the focus of the fiery violence there earlier this month. The real reasons? Caste, the decline of organised Dalit politics, the crisis in ...
- Ominous Portents For Bjp (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Sep 27, 2005)
There are many Lal Krishna Advanis. I recall accosting him in Parliament’s Central Hall after the fragile Janata Party government gave way, ostensibly on the question of the dual loyalties of the members of the then Jan Sangh. We shall live to fight ....
- China's Second Manned Space Mission (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Sep 26, 2005)
October could see two astronauts in space as part of China's second manned launch.
- Glimpses Of Colombo (Deccan Herald, CHITTARANJAN ANDRADE, Sep 26, 2005)
Everything about Colombo reminds one of Bangalore, except the pothole-free streets maybe
- Despair Is Still Not An Option In Iraq (Hindu, Peter Beaumont, Sep 26, 2005)
To withdraw troops now would be a betrayal of the Iraqis.
- India's Iaea Vote Was Decided In Advance (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Sep 26, 2005)
In deciding to vote against Iran, India showed its foreign policy was not immune to outside pressure.
- Advertising That Works (Telegraph, Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, Sep 26, 2005)
The author, a retired diplomat, is currently a visiting distinguished fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi
- Germany's New Government — Grand Coalition Or Marriage Of Convenience? (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Sep 26, 2005)
The Bavarain Bavarian atmosphere at the Schottenhammel tent, the oldest private tent at Oktoberfest, in Munich,
- Policy Making Problems (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Sep 26, 2005)
ON September 20, an international broadcasting service brought former president, Farooq Leghari,
- Can We See A Real ‘Change’? (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Sep 26, 2005)
Can Canada in general and Pakistanis in Canada in particular play a leading role in changing Pakistan’s destiny? Minhaj Qidwai comments
- Save It (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Sep 26, 2005)
Notwithstanding the noises about its conservation, the Dal Lake is dying a slow but a sure death.
- Defacing Heritage Of Karachi (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Sep 26, 2005)
Every now and then one hears charming accounts embellished by personal asides of Indian visitors from Delhi crossing the great divide and praising the beauty and cleanliness of Lahore and saying how wonderful it is to be back in the land of their birth.
- Being A Diabetic, Should You Fast? (Greater Kashmir, DR. ABID HUSSAIN, Sep 26, 2005)
Fasting for diabetic varies from case to case, decisions are individual and doctors will have to do everything possible to educate patients about the element of risk involved, suggest
- Prove That You Are The Best (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Sep 25, 2005)
This fortnight I have two experiences to share. Both occupy a unique position in the social fabric of our society.
- Setting A Good Example (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 25, 2005)
The restoration of Tollinton Market, a colonial-time landmark on The Mall in Lahore, comes as a welcome move.
- Upgradation Of Madaris (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 25, 2005)
In a happy development, the Government and the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat Madaris-e-Deeniah on Friday sorted out the issue of registration of Madaris and as per agreement the religious institutions would register themselves by 31st of December, 2005.
- German Elections’ Impact On The Eu (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 25, 2005)
European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso is a cautious man, reluctant to get entangled in the complex domestic politics of the European Union’s 25 member-states.
- Prisoners' Exchange (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Sep 25, 2005)
The mutual exchange of 583 prisoners by India and Pakistan on September 12 brought joy to as many families, but it also accentuated the sorrow of many other families whose kith and kin are still languishing in jails, including the family of Sarabjit Singh
- India : Caught Between Iran-America Conflict (Daily Excelsior, M. A. Ansari, Sep 25, 2005)
In a new line on the lingering crisis over Iran’s controversial nuclear programme, Dr. Manmohan Singh made it clear to US president George W. Bush that India did not want another nuclear-weapon state in its neighbourhood.
- The Salim Debate-I (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 25, 2005)
Under a cloud for alleged acts of omission and commission, the Salims seized the opportunity to invest in West Bengal without being finicky about its investment climate
- `Foreigners Are More Confident About India Than We Are' — Mr C. J. George, Md, Geojit Financial Services (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Sep 23, 2005)
With the equity indices scaling new peaks in quick succession, it is time for retail investors to turn cautious and keep away from "rumours and tips", says Mr C. J. George, Managing Director of Geojit Financial Services.
- A Lost Leonardo? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Move over, Mona Lisa. If Carlo Pedretti’s hunch is right, the world may have another Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece to admire.
- Credit To Sonia And Upa (Deccan Herald, B K Chandrashekar, Sep 23, 2005)
The expenditure on the scheme is only a small price to be paid for the welfare of millions of rural poor people
- Gagging Writers Turkish Style (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Sep 23, 2005)
Ankara is set to commence negotiations on October 3 for membership in the European Union. But Turkey still has many hurdles to clear before it can gain entry to the club of 25.
- Pakistan Army (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, Sep 23, 2005)
Abortive attacks on the Ayodhya temple by terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba have been followed by another suicide bomber attack in Srinagar killing six soldiers and injuring fifteen others.
- Vvip Aircraft (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 23, 2005)
Necessity not luxury
- Maharaja Hari Singh's Tiff With Nehru (Daily Excelsior, Major (retd) Dr Brahma Singh, Sep 23, 2005)
In March 1946 came the Cabinet Mission to India for negotiating with the Indian leaders the manner in which the transfer of power was to be made.
- Tribute To Mahjoor (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Surely, Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor, described by Tagore as "Wordsworth of Kashmir" will not be turning in his grave these days. Before his death in 1952 he had poured his heart out:
- Kumbakonam-Thanjavur Train From Today (Hindu, G. Srinivasan , Sep 23, 2005)
A passenger train between Kumbakonam and Thanjavur will be flagged off by the Union Minister of State for Railways, R.Velu, from Kumbakonam at 9.00 a.m on Friday
- Cold War Corruption (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
The Mitrokhin revelations should make us sit up and think about our national interest
- New ‘Sick Men’ Of Europe (Dawn, TIMOTHY GARTON ASH, Sep 23, 2005)
The Indian restaurant owner in Berlin said this kind of post-election confusion was quite normal where he came from.
- Destroyers Of Indianness (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Sep 23, 2005)
BJP leader Mr. Jagmohan has supported Dr Man Mohan Singh's assertion that British rule over India has been good for India.
- Of Byzantine Plots And Saffron Twists (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Sep 23, 2005)
Mr. Advani did not disobey the RSS. He did worse. He captured the moral high ground. But it might be a futile fight begun too late in the day.
- Time Of Reckoning For King (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 23, 2005)
The defence by the Nepal Foreign Minister of his country's "model of democracy"
- What’S In A Name? -I (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
It’s always been a name game after World War II. Bigger powers had to have some sweet names for smaller nations to colonize them once again.
- Policy Must Fly (Indian Express, S Krishnaswamy, Sep 23, 2005)
It is indeed a welcome resolve by the government to handle firmly any attempt to hijack aircraft in our territory.
- India Losing Us Congress Support On Civil Nuclear Cooperation (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Influential US Congressman Gary Ackerman, a long-time pro-India legislator, believes India will not get the support needed in the House of Representatives to clear any Bush administration proposal for civilian nuclear cooperation.
- Storm Over Kgb Funding (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Sep 23, 2005)
Reactions to the revelations about the activities in this country of the KGB, the notorious spy agency of the late Soviet Union,
- Domestic Airfares May Go Up (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Sep 22, 2005)
Fuel prices are increasing and profit margins thinning
International airlines have imposed fuel surcharge
Prices of ATF touch Rs. 36,000 a kilolitre
Fuel price accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the operational cost of the domestic airlines
- Showpiece Of Mughal Era Up For Grabs (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Sep 22, 2005)
The carpet from the Deccan may fetch at least Rs 1 crore (£100,000-£150,000), according to experts.
- What If Bush Admits To His Errors In Iraq? (Deccan Herald, Nathaniel Fick, Sep 22, 2005)
Bush can change US prospects in Iraq if he musters enough courage to face the reality and change the course
- Don’T Take Al Quds From Us (Greater Kashmir, HAMID NILNAGI, Sep 22, 2005)
The speculations have come to an end which had arisen due to formal meeting of foreign ministers of Pakistan and Israel at Istanbul, Turkey.
- Minar-E-Kashmir (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 22, 2005)
The historic Mujahid Manzil is again in news, this time for reasons other than those the structure was known for. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the historic structure is Wakf property and should go to the Wakf Board. However, the National
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