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Articles 19821 through 19920 of 26861:
- U.N. Envoy To Visit Sri Lanka (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Aug 31, 2005)
Lakhdar Brahimi, special adviser to U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka shortly. The visit is in the aftermath of the assassination of Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar on August 12.
- Balancing Act (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
India’s Afghan policy cannot ignore its ties with Pakistan
- Implications Of Karzai-Singh Overtures (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 30, 2005)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have said that the threat of militancy can be defeated only with Pakistan’s help.
- Voting For Reform (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 30, 2005)
The fact that both Germany and Japan will shortly be holding general elections within a week of each other means a vintage time for international psephologists.
- 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.
- Looking For A Winning Colour Combination (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Aug 30, 2005)
The uncertainty over how voters will behave on September 18 has convinced Germany's two main parties, the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats, that they have to keep all their options open.
- Democracy Not The Preserve Of The West: Karzai (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Aug 30, 2005)
Former King Zahir Shah lays the foundation stone
Project is part of New Delhi's quiet emphasis on infrastructure creation in Afghanistan
Two chambers — for the Wolesi Jirga and the Meshrano Jigra — to be constructed
- Jvp's Conditional Support For Rajapakse (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Aug 30, 2005)
Sri Lanka's former ruling ally, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on Monday offered "conditional support" to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse for the presidential election.
- Government To Construct More Student Hostels (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
More hostels will be constructed in a phased manner to accommodate 5 to 6 lakh students belonging to SC/ST and minority communities, said Social Welfare Minister Dr Y Nagappa.
- Parliament Versus Judiciary (Indian Express, Kuldip Nayar, Aug 30, 2005)
If this is the attitude of the government, then wind up the courts and do whatever you want.” Strong words from Chief Justice of India R.C. Lahoti,
- A Son Rise In Kabul (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 30, 2005)
Rahul Gandhi is back in business. After lying low for many months, he emerged at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s side, during his just-concluded visit to Afghanistan.
- Metro Rail Very Much On Track: Dharam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
While ruling out a rethink on the ambitious Metro Rail project in Bangalore, Chief Minister N Dharam Singh on Monday said he would look into the objections raised by Janata Dal (Secular) national president, Mr H D Deve Gowda about the project.
- Ap Surrendering To Wb Whims’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
The allies alleged that the YSR govt was following in the footsteps of TDP as far as reforms in the power sector were concerned
- Tata Steel Joins Hands With Nippon Steel (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
Tata Steel, in its progress towards the planned six million tonne per annum steel plant in Kalinganagar, Orissa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) of Japan.
- Policy Is The Key To Wind Power' — Mr Ramesh Kymal, Md, Neg Micon (India) And Chairman, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Assn (Business Line, N. Ramakrishnan , Aug 30, 2005)
POLICY. This is the single most important issue to help grow the renewable energy sector, particularly wind power, says Mr Ramesh Kymal, Managing Director, NEG Micon (India) Pvt Ltd, a leading Chennai-based manufacturer of wind turbines.
- The Fallen Angel-Ii (Statesman, SATRUGHNA KANTA ACHARYYA, Aug 30, 2005)
When elections were held under the Government of India Act of 1935, Jinnah was still thinking in terms of cooperation between the Congress and the Muslim League and with coalition governments in the provinces.
- 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
- Two-Day Visit To Kabul 'Productive': Pm (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
Terming his 2-day visit to Kabul as "productive", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday that India was working hand-in-hand to accerelarate the reconstruction tempo of the war-ravaged country and the two sides had identified new areas ....
- Latin Catholics To Oppose Udf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
High-power political committee to finalise community's stand for polls
- Municipal Elections On September 24 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
Election Commissioner announces poll schedule in Andhra Pradesh
- The Bihar Stables (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 30, 2005)
CEC’s cleansing operation raises hopes
- Tata Steel Signs Tech Pact With Nippon Steel (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
Tata Steel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nippon Steel Corporation (NSC) of Japan for its proposed 6 million tonne per annum steel plant in Kalinganagar, in Jajpur district of Orissa.
- Andhra Pradesh Municipal Elections On September 24 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2005)
State Election Commissioner announces poll schedule
- Better Late Than Never (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Aug 30, 2005)
It is time ripe enough to take bold steps and to be practical as well, Arshad Dijoo comments on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza
- Control Them (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Aug 30, 2005)
Notwithstanding the assurances of successive governments that gunmen enjoying official patronage shall be taken care of,
- Manmohan, Karzai Pledge To Work Together (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today announced a 50-million dollars additional assistance to Afghanistan and pledged to work together with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to ensure that his country never again becomes a haven for terrorism and extremism
- Congress Asks Local Leaders To Go For Alliances (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Strategy meeting on municipal elections gets under way
Bank on winnability, leaders told
Alliance partners key to victory, says YSR
Ward-wise meetings suggested to select candidates
- 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 . . .
- The Fallen Angel-I (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 29, 2005)
The virulent reaction in India to LK Advani’s comment on Jinnah in Pakistan arises out of a deep-rooted prejudice. Prejudice literally means pre-judgment
- 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.
- Dharam Singh Orders Probe Into Two Explosions (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Chief Minister N. Dharam Singh on Sunday asked Commissioner of Police Ajaikumar Singh to conduct an inquiry into the two explosions reported in the offices of Janata Dal (Secular) and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Friday.
- Crisis Deferred (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 29, 2005)
Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda has got a reprieve.
- 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.
- Pakistan Dogs Pm On Kabul Trip (Telegraph, SUJAN DUTTA, Aug 29, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Hamid Karzai today made common cause in the fight against terrorism, but Afghanistan’s ruler brought Pakistan into the frame for a happy South Asian family picture.
- Just Anger And More (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Aug 29, 2005)
The author is president, Centre for Policy Research
- Select Without A Cause (Telegraph, Raju Mukherji, Aug 29, 2005)
So an injured Sachin Tendulkar is considered fit enough to represent the World XI?
- Wind Is A Powerful Alternative (Business Line, N. Ramakrishnan , Aug 29, 2005)
Among the non-conventional sources of power, wind seems to be the best bet, and is the biggest success story in renewable energy. Though still an insignificant contributor to the overall power demand, wind may soon become the fastest growing source in. .
- India's Progress And A Grim Story (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Aug 29, 2005)
The PM will have to indicate which way India is moving in realising the Millenium Development Goals
- Where Does India Stand In Central Asia ? (Daily Excelsior, N. B. Menon, Aug 29, 2005)
First, it was the "revolution of roses" in November 2003 when a reluctant president Edward Shevardnadze capitulated and handed over the Georgian presidency to the pro-West Mikhail Saakashvili. Then, a little over a year later, the "orange revolution" . .
- Pm Offers Helping Hand To Kabul A Bridge To Entire Region (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
In the first joint statement at the highest level ever since the ouster of the Taliban, India on Sunday formally endorsed Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s vision to restore Afghanistan’s ‘‘historic role’’ as a ‘‘land bridge’’ between Central Asia . .
- Goa Seeks Central Aid To Remove Ship (Hindu, Prakash Kamat, Aug 29, 2005)
M.V. River Princess is an eyesore
Five years after it ran aground, the ship endangers tourism
Previous Government gave removal work to a U.K.-based company
NISD officials to submit report on floating new tenders for its removal
- Iraq Considers Charter, Sunnis Oppose (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2005)
Sunnis are objecting to federalism which they fear would lead to disintegration of the country.
- Dead Fish Move With The Flow (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Aug 29, 2005)
Discarding old methods of farming and blindly adopting foreign ones has been extremely unprofitable
- Reforming The System (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2005)
The Shaukat Aziz government completes its first year in office today. Mr Aziz’s elevation to the prime ministership had come in bizarre circumstances:
- The Alice I Knew — And Her Indian Commitment (Hindu, Barbara Harriss, Aug 28, 2005)
She was a living example of what we now call `development'
- Nostalgia For Saddam Days (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 28, 2005)
Nobody could have believed that there would be a pro-Saddam march in Iraq within two and a half years of the fall of Baghdad on April 9, 2003.
- Indian Pm To Renew Old Bonds On Rare Afghan Trip (Boston Globe, Y.P. Rajesh, Aug 28, 2005)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh begins a rare visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, the first by an Indian premier in nearly 30 years, as New Delhi steps up efforts to deepen historic links hit by years of conflict
- Indian Pm To Renew Old Bonds On Rare Afghan Trip (Boston Globe, Y.P. Rajesh, Aug 28, 2005)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh begins a rare visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, the first by an Indian premier in nearly 30 years, as New Delhi steps up efforts to deepen historic links hit by years of conflict
- After The Pullout (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 28, 2005)
Israel has completed its evacuation of Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank far more quickly and easily than virtually anyone — including the government of Ariel Sharon — expected.
- India: A World Power? (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Aug 28, 2005)
Many of India’s spokesmen assert that it is, or that it is on the way to becoming, a major world power.
- Consult Ngos Before Fmcc Bill Is Enacted (Tribune, Pooran Chandra Pandey, Aug 28, 2005)
The voluntary sector is seriously concerned over the Centre’s proposal to enact a new Foreign Contribution Management and Control (FCMC) Act by replacing the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 1976.
- Restraint On Pakistan Poll Result (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Aug 28, 2005)
Pakistan Supreme Court on Friday restrained Election Commission of Pakistan (EC) from issuing gazette notification of the names of all the religious school (Madaris)
- Muslims Facing Social Boycott In India (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 28, 2005)
A High level committee appointed by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to study the economic, educational and social status of Indian Muslims has said that the Muslims are facing virtual social boycott in India. The Banks are declining loans to them and
- Iraq Sunnis To Review Draft Constitution (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2005)
Shi’ites have agreed to leave the issue of the status of former Baathists in Iraqi public life to the new parliament.
- Pm Gives Credit Where It Is Due (Tribune, Kishore Gandhi, Aug 28, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s presentation at Oxford raised many a storm in the academic tea cup of India International Centre, New Delhi. Among others, the Cambridge celebrity, Khushwant Singh,
- Scrap Them! (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 28, 2005)
Awards of acrimony
- Indian Communists Finally Start To See Light In Economic Reforms In India – West Bengal Chief Minister Head Of Eastern States Wants Controlled Reform Like China (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2005)
As reforms in eastern state of West Bengal make political waves in India, Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee . . .
- Asia - Pacific To Reduce Green House Gases (Daily Excelsior, Pallab Bhattacharya, Aug 28, 2005)
The dramatically changing face of Indo-US relations is restricted not just to the recent civilian nuclear cooperation deal clinched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with US President George W Bush but was also expanded to cover the crucial climate issue.
- Learning To Relearn (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2005)
The politician shook his head and looked with pity at the young woman who had introduced herself as a student of political science (honours) in a prestigious institution. He said matter-of-factly: "I wish you all the best. I had also studied Aristotle, Pl
- The Battle Of Bihar (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Aug 28, 2005)
The Battle for Bihar [2nd time] is to begin and I think the month of September will be full of events related to the unfortunate state [bottom of the list on economic growth]
- Revolutionary Initiative (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Aug 28, 2005)
A Delhi-based NGO's unique progamme may be the first step in finding a solution to a major health hazard.
- Antics Of Suki (Hindu, MANDIRA MODDIE, Aug 28, 2005)
One of the nicest things that Manjula Padmanabhan's cartoon character Suki does for you is that she makes you laugh uncontrollably at an absurd person doing absurd things:
- Metro Rail Service Is Essential For Bangalore, Says Dharam Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2005)
The project is not new. It was proposed by the State Government in 1983, and a survey was also conducted'
- Sunnis Defiant On Iraq Charter (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Aug 28, 2005)
Differences yet to be resolved; U.S. frees 1,000 inmates from Abu Ghraib
- India Offers Help To Afghanistan In Dealing With Terrorism (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2005)
India today offered all possible assistance to Afghanistan in effectively dealing with terrorism and rebuilding the war-ravaged country.
- Polluted Waters (Greater Kashmir, SHAKEEL-UR-RAHMAN, Aug 28, 2005)
Condition of water resources in Kashmir should concern us all
- Manmohan Singh To Renew Old Bonds On Rare Afghan Trip (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Aug 28, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh begins a rare visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, the first by an Indian premier in nearly 30 years, as New Delhi steps up efforts to deepen historic links hit by years of conflict.
- Iraqi Constitution Does Not Have Broad Vision (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Aug 27, 2005)
The Iraqi Constitution poses a danger to Iraq’s very existence as a country, as it is an imposition by the occupying power
- Chandrika’S Term Ends This Year: Sc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 27, 2005)
Parties are projecting either incumbent Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse or former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to succeed Chandrika Kumaratunga
- Anura Meets Manmohan, Sonia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 27, 2005)
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Anura Bandaranaike held discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh on Friday.
- Who Will Say ‘No More’? (Dawn, Gary Hart, Aug 27, 2005)
Waist deep in the Big Muddy and the big fool said to push on,” warned an anti-Vietnam war song those many years ago.
- Back On The Backburner (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Aug 27, 2005)
There is now little doubt that the Women's Reservation Bill will not see the light of day for some time which, clearly, will be a setback for the United Progressive Alliance Government if one is to go by its Common Minimum Programme (CMP).
- Govt Spends Rs.700 Crore In State Annually For Pds’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 27, 2005)
The State Government has been spending Rs.700 crore every year to distribute rice and wheat at much cheaper rate to 74 lakh families having ration cards under Public Distribution System (PDS), said Deputy Chief Minister and also Revenue Minister. . . .
- Brash. Brazen. Banal!! …… (Daily Excelsior, Dr R L Bhat, Aug 27, 2005)
He won’t be removed. He is my nominee.’ Thus spake the ex-CM, who recently lost a state election, of the Governor, who now rules the state in the name of president under the constitution.
- Left To Multinationals (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 27, 2005)
Anil Biswas quotes from capitalist manual!
- Guarding The School Gates (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 27, 2005)
Today, as students, my children face the same learning experiences as me 20 years ago.
- Into Election Mode (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Aug 27, 2005)
The Sri Lankan Supreme Court's unanimous verdict that the Presidential election should be held later this year has ended a nearly year-long period of uncertainty and put the island-nation in election mode.
- Economic Development Challenging In Functioning Democracy: Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 27, 2005)
Noting that India had the potential to achieve eight per cent growth for sustained period, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the task of economic development was "challenging" when it is to be realised through a functioning democracy, as "politics
- A Liability Called Buta Singh (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 27, 2005)
The more things change, the more they remain the same — so goes the lament in Bihar, with Governor Buta Singh reportedly quite happy to act on the `aid and advice' of Union Railway Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad.
- Manoeuvring An Election (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 27, 2005)
A head of government pulling down his own regime through parliamentary manoeuvres is not a new phenomenon for the people of Germany.
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