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Articles 16721 through 16820 of 23072:
- Nail This Fraud (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
Civilisation travels with roads is an old adage. It is also well known that it does so with all its good and bad effects.
- A Landscape That Need Be Loved And Taken Care Of -I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Aug 31, 2005)
We need to join hands and save our beautiful environs from getting spoiled, writes M G Hassan Mukhtar writes on the people, water and architecture of Kashmir
- Rs 8 Crore For Development Of Tourism, Infrastructure (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
Tourism Minister D T Jayakumar has said that a total of Rs 8 crore has been released for development of infrastructure and tourist potential at historical sites in Bijapur.
- Zonal Power (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 31, 2005)
Need For Economic Integration In Black Sea Region
- Left To The Tiger (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 31, 2005)
We were simply thrilled when our driver pointed towards a tree and said the random scratches on the bark were the work of a tiger. A hushed silence fell on the jeep carrying children and women on a safari in the Kaziranga.
- How Andhra Was Duped (Tribune, Ramesh Kandula, Aug 31, 2005)
The Volkswagen affair in Andhra Pradesh, nicknamed Hoaxwagen scam, is a classic case of what can go wrong when there is mindless competition among politicians to attract FDI into their states.
- Afghan Bank (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
It is ironic that the historical closeness between India and Afghanistan has been surpassed by the diplomatic distance between the two countries.
- Tn Showcases Its New Tourist Spots (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
Efforts to showcase lesser-known destinations like Pulikat Lake as a land of lagoons, Yercaud for its cascading waterfalls along with Pichavaram as a botanist’s and ornithologist’s delight will be undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Board (TNTB) with...
- Gains Of Cooperation (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
The Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana shared a common platform after jointly inaugurating the new Bhakra-Beas Management Board building in Chandigarh on Monday and,
- Unwind On Turtles' Beach (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
On a deserted beach near Kozhikode, a committed group gets together every year to save the Olive Ridleys
- Japan Awakening To New Realities (Business Line, Raghu Dayal , Aug 31, 2005)
Recongising the country's archetypal resoluteness, creativity and vitality, John Nathan's Japan Unbound makes a convincing case that Japan, now a showpiece of nationalist pride "has a long history of discovery in the darkest days... a source of renewal".
- The Oil Scenario — Need For A Comprehensive Response (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Aug 31, 2005)
From fully compensating the oil marketing companies by raising prices of petroleum products and reducing the subsidy element to exploring alternative renewable energy sources such as wind,
- Agenda For Hong Kong Wto Ministerial — Will Developing Nations Trip On Trips? (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Aug 31, 2005)
The success of the Hong Kong Ministerial of the World Trade Organisation scheduled to be held in December 2005 . . .
- The Purana Tradition (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
A prayer addressed to Adi Sankara describes him as an abode of compassion since he enabled mankind to follow the teachings of the Vedas, Smritis and the Puranas in day-to-day life
- How To Avoid Civil War In Iraq (Hindu, George Monbiot, Aug 31, 2005)
Between the idea and the reality falls the shadow of occupation. Whatever the parliamentarians in Iraq do to try to prevent total meltdown,
- The Problem With Creating Islamist Phantoms (Hindu, Adam Curtis, Aug 31, 2005)
We dreamed up "Al-Qaeda." Let us not do it again with "evil ideology."
- A Politics Of Transfusion In Maharashtra (Hindu, Ranjit Hoskote, Aug 31, 2005)
The Congress, the NCP, and the Shiv Sena all represent various facets of a public sphere that has become increasingly intolerant of dissent or difference.
- Conservative Leader Springs India "Bait" (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Aug 31, 2005)
Shadow Foreign Secretary's plan to swing votes his way
- Grooming A Reluctant Heir Apparent (Hindu, Harish Khare , Aug 31, 2005)
Rahul Gandhi remains a reluctant politician and this has serious repercussions for the Congress as an organisation and for its much-delayed process of renewal.
- Tax Sops An Illusory Attraction (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 31, 2005)
The letter written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calling for the withdrawal of Central excise and income-tax concessions
- New Constructions Near Water Bodies, Catchment Areas Opposed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
Protection of natural resources sought at public hearing on Hussainsagar Protection of natural resources sought at public hearing on Hussainsagar
Feeble support for beautification of Necklace Road
1,300-acre-Hussainsagar lakebed shrunk to 900 acres
- Uk Automotive Design Team Coming (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, Aug 31, 2005)
``The growing importance of south India to the Indian economy is obvious''
- Quarrying Moves Away From Brigand’S Shadow (Deccan Herald, Madhuprasad N, Aug 31, 2005)
The State’s share in the country's granite exports has declined to 15 per cent from a peak of 75 per cent in 1992.
- Is Science A Religion? (Deccan Herald, B M Hegde, Aug 31, 2005)
If man doesn’t develop a proper scientific temper, he will become a moral nihilist or a religious fanatic
- Parliamentary Farce (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 31, 2005)
The National Assembly's session that opened on Monday and the disgraceful conduct of the treasury benches simply reinforce the view that is gaining ground that neither the government nor the political leaders attach much importance to democratic . . .
- Towards Evolving A Language Policy For Development (Deccan Herald, Vijay Padaki, Aug 31, 2005)
We need to constantly distinguish between the responsibility of identifying societal needs and that of serving them.
- Ncert Framework Flayed (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2005)
Labelling the National Curriculum Framework 2005 of the NCERT a “dubious enterprise”, historian Irfan Habib said the document would be disastrous for scientific and secular education in India if implemented.
- The Preacher And The President (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Aug 31, 2005)
American televangelist Pat Robertson came up with a priceless piece of advice last week.
- These Irresponsible Parliamentarians (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 31, 2005)
Treasury Benches in the National Assembly faced worst humiliation on Monday when the Opposition succeeded in barring a Govt legislation by defeating a motion for presentation of report thereon and then forced it to concede debate on the rigging in the ...
- India's Extinct Green Prime Ministers (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 30, 2005)
To grow as a nation without depriving future generations of a rich natural heritage is a tough ask.
- Less Population, Less Poverty (Dawn, Zafar Iqbal, Aug 30, 2005)
There may be a great deal of talk about poverty alleviation but we have not been able to do much about it. There are two main reasons. The first is that left to the market,
- Indian Diplomats Meet Convicted Spy Today (Dawn, Raja Asghar, Aug 30, 2005)
Pakistan said on Monday Indian diplomats would meet a convicted Indian spy on death row in a Lahore jail on Tuesday in the latest of efforts to save his life while the two rival nations are also discussing release of hundreds of each other’s nationals. .
- Turmoil In The Bjp (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Aug 30, 2005)
TO say that the Bharatiya Janata Party is in a crisis would be an understatement. It would seem that the party has lost its mooring and is undergoing a period of intense turmoil before it can re-invent itself or revert to its traditional constraining.....
- Darwin Go Home (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
What did I do this summer? Part of the time I sat on the beach discussing Darwin vs. creationism. Those who believed in Darwin sat on one side of the sand and used suntan oil, because scientists say you don’t want to burn your skin.
- Indian Classical Treasure-Trove Goes Digital (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
A million rare manuscripts, palm leaves, copper plates and age-old classical literature are to be digitised under a project jointly undertaken by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Indian ministry of communications and information technology.
- Afghanistan — Then And Now (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 30, 2005)
That friendly relations between Pakistan and India help Afghanistan should be obvious to anyone familiar with history.
- Will The Draft Iraqi Constitution Succeed? (Hindu, Rory Carroll , Aug 30, 2005)
Noboyd Said drafting Iraq's constitution would be easy. And nobody said Sunday's result was destined to succeed. But it was a result.
- Of Mangal Pandey And The Madras Army (Hindu, V.R. RAGHAVAN, Aug 30, 2005)
The Madras Army did not join the upheaval of 1857, but it had lit a fuse in Vellore.
- A Review Of The Economy — Good Intentions Must Lead To Tangible Results (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Aug 30, 2005)
If the Government is to successfully launch the twin rural schemes for generating employment and ensuring basic amenities, the allies from within and without need to come on board the reform agenda.
- India, Pak Fail To Reach Agreement (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 30, 2005)
The Home Secretaries of India and Pakistan today discussed at length the first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between them on prevention of drug trafficking, but failed to reach an agreement on it, sources disclosed to The Tribune tonight.
- Holy Texts And Unholy Strictures (Deccan Herald, Karen Armstrong, Aug 30, 2005)
It is both wrong and dangerous to believe that literal truth about life and beliefs can be found in religious texts
- India To Ask Pakistan For Transit Facility (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today rounded up his first two-day bilateral visit to Afghanistan by targeting the common man or the “aam aadmi of Afghanistan, saying that with India’s help,
- India's Natural History (Hindu, Meena Menon, Aug 30, 2005)
A sequel to Salim Ali's India, with over 70 colour plates, this is a record of India's rich wildlife, of which very little remains
- After Gaza, What Next? (Dawn, A N Sudarsan Rao , Aug 30, 2005)
No one would be have been happier at Israel’s disengagement from Gaza than Um Hussein al-’Ayidi. This 70-year old woman has fought a lone battle against the Israeli army’s attempts to force her out of her home for the last five years.
- Hurriyat May Again Insist On Meeting Musharraf First (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
The much-awaited meeting between the Centre and the Hurriyat Conference is likely to be delayed further as the amalgam leaders may again seek an audience with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf at New York on the sidelines of UN General Assembly next mon
- Feature - Alienation Breeds Insurgency In Manipur (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Aug 30, 2005)
Nearly five years ago, human rights activist Irom Sharmila went on a hunger strike in Manipur.
- Crafting A Future For Kinhala Kale (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
In recent years concerted efforts have been made to revive the beautiful, painted wood-craft of Kinhal which had languished with the erosion of traditional markets and declining patronage, writes Geetha Rao.
- Holy Texts And Unholy Strictures (Deccan Herald, Karen Armstrong, Aug 30, 2005)
It is both wrong and dangerous to believe that literal truth about life and beliefs can be found in religious texts
- God's Own Children (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
As curious onlookers entertained themselves, the Gotipuas from Orissa went on with their act of faith
- `You're The Opposite Of Me!' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
A father and son talk of common roots, divergent paths, of walking meekly in the shadows and taking one's place under the sun
- Myriad Facets Of Krishna (Hindu, M. Narasimhachary , Aug 30, 2005)
IN THE FOOT-STEPS OF KRSNA — Researches in Krsna Lore (Based on the Mahabharata and the Puranas): Asha Goswami; Y. R. Publications, 7694, G.T. Road, New Delhi-110007. Rs. 1100.
- No Return (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 30, 2005)
In any other state, the event should have been a cause for celebration. But Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee returned from his tour of Singapore and Jakarta to find himself in the thick of controversies.
- Social Novel (Hindu, K. Kunhikrishnan, Aug 30, 2005)
CHILA VISUDHA JANMANGALUDE SUVISHENGAL — Novel: C. Ashraf; DC Books, DC Kizhakemuri Edam, Good Shepherd Street, Kottayam-686001. Rs. 75.
- Vibrant Metropolis (Hindu, C. G. Rishikesh, Aug 30, 2005)
Vazhum Nagarin Netru Inru Nalai: Vamanan; Manivasagar Pathippagam, 31, Stringer Street, Parrys Corner, Chennai-600108. Rs. 100.
- Educating A Girl Educates A Family: Sarojini Varadappan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
The project, which began in 1997 with 50 students in Lady Sivaswami Ayyar School, now has 234 students in four schools on its list
- India Reaches Out To Afghanistan (Asia Times, Siddharth Srivastava, Aug 30, 2005)
It is the first visit of an Indian head of government to Afghanistan in 29 years.
- Ilo Urges Ban On (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Aug 30, 2005)
In 1999, Markapur in Prakasham District of Andhra Pradesh, where slate mining is the prime occupation, there were 4584 children involved in mining and related activities.
- Wherein Moses(as), Jesus(as) And Muhammad(saw) Meet-Ii (Greater Kashmir, DR. SHEIKH MOHAMMAD IQBAL, Aug 30, 2005)
The desecrators should not forget that the fountainhead of all truth, all divinity, all revelation is one, writes
- Bridge Over Troubled Lands (Telegraph, Jyoti Malhotra, Aug 30, 2005)
Afghanistan could play a crucial role in improving India-Pakistan ties and breaking the stalemate over Kashmir, writes Jyoti Malhotra
- Obscurantist Face Of America By A.B. Shahid (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 29, 2005)
People may differ with Pastor Pat Robertson’s view, but it is undeniable that he speaks the way he feels. His advice to President Bush to “take out"
- Islamabad, Delhi Agree To Expand Protocol On Visits (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Pakistan and India on Wednesday agreed in principle to expand the 1974 bilateral protocol on visits to religious shrines to increase the number of shrines to visit and pilgrims in both countries.
- Paradise Calling (Greater Kashmir, NAILA NEELOFAR, Aug 29, 2005)
What are the roots that clutch out of this ‘Firdous’, writes
- Wherein Moses(as), Jesus(as) And Muhammad(saw) Meet-I (Greater Kashmir, DR. SHEIKH MOHAMMAD IQBAL, Aug 29, 2005)
“For the United States, it would be a complete folly to see the latest protest on the desecration issue as a storm that will eventually blow over. Instead, it is one storm which is set to continue in cycles, sometimes becoming visible while on other. . ..
- Life Forms From Distant Planets (Hindu, Robin McKie, Aug 29, 2005)
They have been the focus of an interstellar search that has absorbed astronomers for more than 50 years.
- Does Hasba Bill Conform To The Quran? (Dawn, Qazi Faez Isa, Aug 29, 2005)
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has virtually struck down the Hasba bill as many of its provisions were found to be contrary to the Constitution of Pakistan. The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA)
- Pm Stresses India-Afghan Ties (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Declaring that a stable and prosperous Afghanistan was essential for peace and stability in the region, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India intended to continue its support for economic reconstruction of the war-ravaged country.
- Warm Welcome For Pm In Kabul (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was accorded a warm reception as he began a two day visit to Afghanistan Sunday during which he will discuss cooperation in various areas, including security, and announce developmental projects worth $ 50 million . . .
- Employment Guarantee Shield (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Aug 29, 2005)
The National Rural Employment Guarantee (NREG) Bill has been passed but the debate it engendered will possibly never achieve closure given the polarised positions on it.
- Author Breaks The "Shakespeare Code" (Hindu, Vanessa Thorpe , Aug 29, 2005)
A book, which aims to change the image of William Shakespeare and reveal him as a subversive who embedded dangerous political messages in his work, is to be published.
- Din And Siasat --- To (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 29, 2005)
"Juda ho din siasat se to reh jati hai Changaizi" (when a religious belief leaves politics, what takes over is tyranny).
- From An Adored White Knight To A Duelling Adversary (Hindu, Indrani Dutta, Aug 29, 2005)
Faceoff triggered by Indian Oil's entry in Haldia Petrochemicals
The west bengal government had nixed Purnendu Chatterjee's plans to leverage HPL's assets to acquire an European petrochemical giant.
- The Price Of Privileges (Tribune, Ruchi sharma, Aug 29, 2005)
I was travelling from Kathgodam to Delhi. I had barely seated myself when a battery of jawans entered the compartment. They were dressed in immaculate uniforms.
- There Is A Definite Change In Kashmir: Mufti Sayeed (Tribune, Ehsan Fazili, Aug 29, 2005)
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed took over as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on November 2, 2002, as the head of a multi-party coalition government.
- Maoists Abduct 200 People (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Maoist rebels have torched two passenger buses and abducted more than 200 persons from various places of Nepal in the past few days, the Army said on Sunday.
- National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme — Last Straw On The Camel's Back? (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Aug 29, 2005)
While it is all right for the political parties to bask in the praise for bringing in the NREGS, it is important to communicate to those who matter that there can be no free lunch in the economy.
- Not All Black, Not All White (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 29, 2005)
A renowned sociologist from the University of Pennsylvania rightly pointed out in a talk in Islamabad that Pakistani scholars accept easy black and white explanations while narrating history.
- What After Gaza Evacuation? (Dawn, Tariq Fatemi, Aug 29, 2005)
What a remarkable transformation within one lifetime. The Israeli general (Ariel Sharon) known for his swagger and bluster,
- Manmohan, Karzai Moot Gas Pipeline Project (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Aug 29, 2005)
Afghanistan keen on seeking closer links with SAARC
First visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 29 years
India says it needs Iran pipeline project too
Afghanistan directly affected by India-Pakistan friendship
- Iato Seeks More Consideration For Tourism Industry (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
National convention seeks nod for hotels to add more rooms
- Lackeys Of The West? No! (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Aug 29, 2005)
India's concession to the United States to place her civil nuclear programme under international supervision without the US conceding to India's demand for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council leads one to question whether India's ruling class ....
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