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Articles 821 through 920 of 11444:
- Midnight Reversal (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 21, 2006)
The military coup in Thailand that ousted Thaksin Shinawatra was the result of a number of immediate and long-term reasons.
- Using Tada, Pota To Check Terrorism (Tribune, R P SINGH, Sep 21, 2006)
The views of Prakash Singh (The Tribune, September 2, 2006) so far as these pertain to the fact that the State should have a clear policy on counter-terrorism are commendable.
- Friend Of India, Shinzo Abe To Be Japan’S Youngest Pm (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Sep 21, 2006)
Some people in the Indian community in Tokyo like to describe Shinzo Abe, who won a landslide victory as the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party today, as Japan’s “Rajiv Gandhi”. Why? Because he will become Japan’s youngest Prime Minister . . .
- Court Ruling On Animal Sacrifice Bolsters Activists (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Animal rights crusaders in Kolkata are celebrating a recent court ruling that has called for an end to the tradition of sacrificing animals in the open at the famous Kalighat temple.
- The Probability Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 21, 2006)
Around 1997, I got an interesting opportunity to work in an expert group appointed by the ministry of human resource development.
- Canara Bank Slaps Notice On Amisha And Family (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Canara Bank has issued a legal notice to actress Amisha Patel and her family members seeking recovery of dues amounting to Rs 11.75 crore, loaned to them for financing their business firm.
- For The People (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 21, 2006)
Few in Thailand and fewer outside would want to shed a tear for Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a midnight military coup in Bangkok. But the first coup in Thailand in 15 years raises broader questions about the political future . . .
- ‘Plan Now To Deal With Terror’ (Indian Express, RAJU NAYAK, Sep 21, 2006)
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today asked the western states to prepare a futuristic security plan for mega cities in view of threats from terrorist outfits.
- Sri Lanka Urges Rebel Tigers To Join Peace Process (Reuters, Paul Eckert, Sep 21, 2006)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa called on the separatist Tamil Tigers on Wednesday to give up violence and embrace democracy and the peace process, including international negotiations brokered by Norway.
- Optimism About Kashmir (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 21, 2006)
AS on many occasions in the past, President Pervez Musharraf seemed optimistic about a solution of the Kashmir issue when he said, during the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, that it was “within reach”.
- Rolling Back The Tanks (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 21, 2006)
That the idea of democracy and the notion that the place of the military is firmly in the barracks under civilian control cannot be taken for granted is shown by the sudden and condemnable coup staged by the military leadership in Thailand.
- Shinzo Abe Set To Become Japan's Prime Minister (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 21, 2006)
At 51, he is the youngest to lead Liberal Democratic Party
- Court Issues Notice On Temple Land Encroachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Petitioners allege "land grabbers" have financial muscle, political support Though the land belonged to the temple, the encroachers built a wall and prevented devotees from entering the premises.
- 'New Thai Pm In Two Weeks' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
The Army commander who seized Thailand's government in a quick, bloodless coup pledged Wednesday to hold elections by October 2007, and received a ringing endorsement from the country's revered king as ousted Prime Minister . . .
- Special Article (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, Sep 21, 2006)
“If our political progress is to be real, the underdogs of our society must be helped to become men” (Rabindranath Tagore, Letters from Russia)
- Thanks To Thaksin (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 21, 2006)
Political instability in Thailand has led to an army coup without the least resistance from anywhere.
- ‘Take Our Land, But Give Us A Place To Live’ (Tribune, Maneesh Chhibber, Sep 21, 2006)
The biggest problem that landowners, whose land is compulsorily acquired by the government, face is resettlement and earning a livelihood.
- Needless Quibble (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 21, 2006)
A wrong way to look at Tipu and history.
- Thaksin Shinawatra Could Face Prosecution (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Coup leader claims endorsement from the King
- If You Are Pretending That You Know Pretexting... (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 20, 2006)
Pretexting, also known as `social engineering', is the act of creating and using an invented scenario (pretext) to obtain information from a target.
- Lalu's Miracle (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 20, 2006)
The Railway Minister, and a cult figure in politics, Mr Lalu Prasad, has been making waves as management's new icon. Specialists in the field have adjudged the record of achievements by the Indian Railways (IR) under his stewardship as truly impressive.
- V.P. Presents Memo To Kalam (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Former Prime Minister V.P. Singh, accompanied by CPI general secretary A.B. Bardhan and rebel SP MP and actor Raj Babbar, noted jurist Rajendra Sachchar several notable socialists like Surendra Mohan and Lok Jan Shakti Party leader Ranchandra . . .
- Our India’ Fills Us With Pride (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Sep 20, 2006)
The Parliament Museum is a journey through the history of Indian democracy.
- Thai Pm ‘Ousted’ In Army Coup (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai army took control of Bangkok on Tuesday without a shot being fired and announced a commission to reform the constitution, despite the prime minister's declaration of a state of emergency from New York.
- Thaksin Govt Dismissed In Thailand After Coup D'état (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai armed forces dismissed the government and revoked the country's 1997 constitution on Wednesday after a coup to oust Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- The Pope On The Prophet (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Sep 20, 2006)
Why is Sonia Gandhi silent on the Pope's remarks against Islam and Mohammed, asks S Gurumurthy.
- Empowerment Denied (Pioneer, RAHUL RAMAGUNDAM, Sep 20, 2006)
A gram panchayat, clinging steadfastly to a dynastic stranglehold since independence, still does nothing for basic amenities, says Rahul Ramagundam
- Thai Army Seizes Power, Ousts Pm: C-In-C Revokes Constitution, Imposes Martial Law (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Thailand’s army commander wrested power from Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, sending tanks and troops into the streets of the Thai capital and declaring martial law on Tuesday.
- Iran Tells U.N. Nuclear Program Peaceful (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Iran's nuclear activities are "transparent, peaceful and under the watchful eye" of United Nations inspectors, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said.
- Coup Rolls In Bangkok (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Thailand’s army seized power from Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra this evening without a shot being fired.
- Searching For A Convenient Forum (Business Standard, M J Antony, Sep 20, 2006)
Rushing to the high court with contractual disputes may not be a good strategy, according to a Supreme Court decision.
- Thai Military Stages Coup Against Thaksin (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Sep 20, 2006)
Martial law declared and Constitution revoked; Thaksin, now in New York, announces the dismissal of General Sonthi.
- Thai Army Says Military Rule Only Temporary (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Thailand's army chief vowed on Wednesday to clean up the country's political landscape and return "power to the people" as soon as possible after a bloodless coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- Thai Prime Minister To Leave New York After Coup (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will leave New York on Tuesday night for an undisclosed location, a senior Thai official said, hours after the armed forces seized control of Bangkok in a coup.
- Japan's Abe Set To Win Party Leadership, Become Pm (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Shinzo Abe, a staunch advocate of a bigger say for Japan in global affairs, was poised to win a ruling party leadership contest on Wednesday, setting the stage for his election as prime minister next week.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 20, 2006)
Doc helps doc
Towards an end to sham inquiries
The circular of West Bengal’s director of health services is a belated effort to streamline investigations against doctors after incalculable harm has been done to the sick and the dying.
- Emergency Declared In Thailand As Army Seizes Power (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai Army took control of Bangkok on Tuesday without a shot being fired and announced a commission to reform the constitution, despite the prime minister's declaration of a state of emergency from New York.
- Hindus Stand Vindicated (Pioneer, Vivek Gumaste, Sep 20, 2006)
Charges that the Congress's secular policy has an anti-Hindu slant is often met with derision or contemptuously dismissed as the rant of bigoted protagonists of Hindutva.
- In Nepal, Time To Check The Dangerous Drift (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Sep 20, 2006)
The road map for the formation of an interim government with Maoist participation is more or less in place. But powerful forces are intervening to derail the process.
- Old Ideas For The Young (Indian Express, Bibek Debroy, Sep 20, 2006)
India is supposed to be looking at a demographic dividend.
- Papal Akrasia And Apology (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 19, 2006)
What a lot of trouble a quotation-mongering Pope, apparently out of touch with a complex and increasingly volatile world, can cause! Some akratic passages in his address at the University of Regensburg in Germany, where he once taught, have provoked . . .
- Section 377 Must Go (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 19, 2006)
The argument against Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code is writ large indeed.
- Kidnapped: More Than Just A Child’S Story (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 19, 2006)
British newspapers have recently been highlighting Louise Campbell’s tearful plea that her daughter, Molly Campbell, had been abducted by her ex-husband, Sajjad Ahmad Rana. Pakistani papers, on the other hand, have been stressing on statements made . . .
- Strategic Thinking (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 19, 2006)
A recent report by the CIA's National Intelligence Council, Mapping the Global Future, predicts that by 2020 India's GNP will have overtaken, or be on the threshold of overtaking, European economies.
- Reasons For Alienation (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Sep 19, 2006)
The efforts of the BJP to divide India on communal lines has been a failure. A fe w Muslim youth may be misled.
- Forget Bhai Bhai, Focus On Business! (Business Standard, Govindraj Ethiraj, Sep 19, 2006)
Few turned up to listen to former National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra speak at a seminar organised by the Observer Research Foundation on India-China relations at Calcutta University’s Alipore campus last weekend. The stiflingly hot Kolkata . . .
- More Autonomy, Please (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 19, 2006)
If you feel that you have had enough of Bugti, Qazi, Osama, Mulla Dadullah, Pope Benedict XVI and the likes, check out the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's most recent report titled 'Northern Areas of . . .
- ‘Adult Slot On Tv Needed’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 19, 2006)
I said banning adult films is unjustifiable. I didn’t talk about pornography because the two aren’t the same.
- ‘Get Planning Right’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 18, 2006)
"Heritage vs development: there is no way out. Developing old property is not wrong; buildings can be preserved if the available space is properly utilised."
- 'Nri's Should Work As Facilitators To Resolve Indo-Pak Issues' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has urged NRIs to work as facilitators for settlement of issues between India and Pakistan, stressing that peaceful, hostility-free and cooperative bilateral ties are a must for creating conditions . . .
- Azad Seeks Investments By Us Muslim Entrepreneurs (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has urged NRIs to work as facilitators for settlement of issues between India and Pakistan, stressing that peaceful, hostility-free and cooperative bilateral ties are a must for creating . . .
- Farmers In The Doldrums (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 18, 2006)
Sir, ~ Mr YP Gupta deserves praise for his article “Death of a farmer” (15 September). He has highlighted the shocking and distressful state of affairs among farmers ~ “... in the last eight years, at least 14,000 farmers have committed suicide”.
- Shocks To Come (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 18, 2006)
Nawab Akbar Bugti's killing could have consequences for the whole region.
- Koirala, Prachanda Hold Talks (Hindu, Ameet Dhakal, Sep 18, 2006)
Prime Minister urges Maoist leaders to abide by the code of conduct signed by them
- Gen Musharraf's Rule: How Long? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 18, 2006)
The October 1999 coup, in Pakistan which brought Gen. Musharraf in power, was shown as triggered by his legal dismissal by Nawaz Sharif when the former was not in the country.
- Mahant’S Resignation Face-Saving Exercise, Says Board Ceo (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Mahant Deependra Giri, custodian of Chhari Mubarak of Lord Shiva, has cited “the raising of artificial Shivalingam having hurt the sentiments of pilgrims and the decision to preserve the holy Lingam through artificial means” as reasons, among others, for
- Nam Change, Anyone? (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Sep 17, 2006)
On the eve of the NAM summit in Havana, that Vatican of anti-Americanism, go to Google and see how many cities in the entire world still have a boulevard, or a landmark named after Tito.
- India, Pakistan To Set Up Anti-Terror Mechanism (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 17, 2006)
Breakthrough at Manmohan Singh-Musharraf talks
Manmohan likely to ask Musharraf help reduce cross border terrorism
India, Pakistan should seize historic opportunity: Musharraf
- Simmering Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
The much publicised ceasefire declared by Comrade Prachanda and his thugs in Nepal, which has been used by Comrade Sitaram Yechury and his unabashed admirers in the UPA Government to claim the mainstreaming of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), is . . .
- Judge Stresses On Need For Education (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Every person in society must learn their rights and responsibilities and in turn enlighten rural folk about them, according to Kadapa Additional District Judge S. Surendrababu Reddy.
- ''Hindutva'' Still Influences Indian Politics: Us Report (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
''Hindutva'' continued to influence Governmental policies and societal attitudes in some regions at the state and local levels in India, despite the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government's rejection of the ideology, a US Government report has said.
- Kali And The Law (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 17, 2006)
All visitors to the Kalighat temple will be relieved by the verdict of the Calcutta high court that removes the pandas from having anything to do with the temple and its rituals.
- Muslims Take Protest Against Pope To Streets (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
The muslim street erupted in anger over Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on jihad and community leaders asked the Pontiff to retract his comments and apologise to Muslims.
- Ncp For Greater Say Of Allies (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Sep 17, 2006)
Upping the ante against the total dominance of the Congress in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Friday demanded 'say' for all allies in running the coalition Government at the Centre.
- Temple On Agenda, Vhp Targets Sonia (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Sep 17, 2006)
Signalling the return to hardline Hindutva line, the VHP on Saturday formally revived the Ayodhya issue and targeted Congress president Sonia Gandhi, accusing her of seeking to divide the Sant Samaj through Dwarka Shankaracharya, Swami Swaroopanand . . .
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Terror's Forgotten Victim (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Sep 17, 2006)
Between 2001 and August 2006, India lost 23,753 people to terrorism. Tens of thousands of others were maimed and injured. Hundreds of thousands were bereaved. Millions of lives were disrupted. The direct and developmental costs of this terrorism . . .
- Restore The Confidence (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
There is evidence, or perhaps an illusion, of sudden and great activity on the internal security front, with an apparent shift in emphasis to long-neglected issues of 'hinterland . ..
- 'Cas Crucial For Digital Migration' (The Economic Times, BHANU PANDE, Sep 17, 2006)
The Delhi High Court directive on implementing CAS in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata has brought the need for robust CAS solutions to the forefront.
- What Ails Our Foreign Policy (Dawn, Javid Husain, Sep 17, 2006)
Pakistan's foreign policy currently suffers from problems of substance and image, a combination that has made the country vulnerable to the challenges of the 21st century.
- Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terrorism: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
"A message must emanate from us that we are united in our desire to fight and eliminate the scourge of terrorism''
Vital concerns such as poverty, ignorance and disease should not be ignored
`Our problems are global, so must our solutions be' .
- For Mps It Is Simple (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Sep 16, 2006)
As the turbulent monsoon session of Parliament neared its end it was very interesting to see Lok Sabha members spending an unusually quiet afternoon one day.
- Nam Change, Anyone? (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Sep 16, 2006)
On the eve of the NAM summit in Havana, that Vatican of anti-Americanism, go to Google and see how many cities in the entire world still have a boulevard, or a landmark named after Tito.
- Terror's Forgotten Victim (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Sep 16, 2006)
Between 2001 and August 2006, India lost 23,753 people to terrorism. Tens of thousands of others were maimed and injured. Hundreds of thousands were bereaved. Millions of lives were disrupted. The direct and developmental costs of this terrorism would . .
- Simmering Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
The much publicised ceasefire declared by Comrade Prachanda and his thugs in Nepal, which has been used by Comrade Sitaram Yechury and his unabashed admirers in the UPA Government to claim the mainstreaming of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), is . . .
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Restore The Confidence (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
There is evidence, or perhaps an illusion, of sudden and great activity on the internal security front, with an apparent shift in emphasis to long-neglected issues of 'hinterland security', the restoration of the integrity of the police station, . . .
- Asean, Thailand To Step Up Lobbying For Top U.N. Post (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai said on Friday he was encouraged by his third-place finish in an informal straw poll for U.N. secretary-general as ASEAN vowed renewed support for his bid.
- 'Cas Crucial For Digital Migration' (The Economic Times, BHANU PANDE, Sep 16, 2006)
The Delhi High Court directive on implementing CAS in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata has brought the need for robust CAS solutions to the forefront. This includes, end-to-end content protection solutions — conditional access, digital rights management . . .
- Stories On The Move (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Sep 16, 2006)
Midway through Kiran Desai’s Man Booker Prize shortlisted novel, The Inheritance of Loss, a young Gurkha man in the process of being won over to the GNLF insurgency of the 1980s recalls meeting an old uncle.
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