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Articles 2821 through 2920 of 35809:
- Pm Warns Of Terror Strikes, Asks Cms To Tone Up Intelligence (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
A grim warning about "further intensification" of terrorist attacks involving greater use of fidayeen elements to target religious, economic and other "sensitive objects" was the centrepoint of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address to the . . .
- Indo-Pak Talks Should Never Break Down: Musharraf (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said the Indo-Pak dialogue process, which is going to resume soon, should never break down as result of any kind of terrorist activities as that would mean playing into the hands of terrorists.
- Violence Level Down In J&k, Infiltration Diminishes: Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir had diminished and his Government was sincerely pursuing dialogue with Pakistan and the people of the State in its endeavour to give them a . . .
- Sonia Voices Concern Over Terror Strikes In J&k (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Recalling the Congress’ support to the previous NDA Government, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today said as a political party Congress has always advocated dialogue with Pakistan even while being in opposition.
- Turmoil In West Asia (Tribune, Shelley Walia, Sep 24, 2006)
The recent ceasefire followed by a missile attack on Lebanon by the Israeli air force unmistakably indicates a posturing that the western interests lie in finding no immediate solution for bringing the Israeli blitz to an end, but rather in . . .
- Sonia Takes Up Cudgels For Farmers (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Sep 24, 2006)
Besides taking up the case of minorities, Congress president Sonia Gandhi also sought to refurbish her party's "pro-farmer" image today as she expressed serious concern about the government's policy on Special Economic Zones (SEZ), which has become . . .
- Pm Warns Of Terror Attacks (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Sep 24, 2006)
Obviously concerned at their party's dipping popularity among the minorities, both Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today took up cudgels for the minority community and asked the security agencies and state . . .
- Baluchistan Uprising (New Indian Express, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 24, 2006)
The extent to which the so-called ‘‘second War of Independence’’ in Baluchistan has been galvanised in the aftermath of the octogenarian Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti’s ‘‘martyrdom’’ on August 26 can be gleaned from three developments.
- Pm, Azad Differ On Infiltration (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Sep 24, 2006)
PM Manmohan Singh's take on cross-border infiltration — that its levels were decreasing — has set him squarely at odds with the official figures last released, which shows a 225% jump in cross-over while comparing the first six months of 2005 with . . .
- Protect Farmers' Interests, Go Slow On Sezs, Says Sonia (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Sep 24, 2006)
The ongoing controversy over special economic zones took a new turn on Saturday with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi disfavoring acquisition of farmlands for other purposes, setting the stage for a course correction by the Centre and party-ruled states.
- Go Slow On Sezs, Sonia Gandhi Tells Congress (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Sep 24, 2006)
The ongoing controversy over special economic zones took a new turn on Saturday with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi disfavoring acquisition of farmlands for other purposes, setting the stage for a course correction by the Centre and party-ruled states.
- Secular Ideology Will Stay, Says Kumaraswamy (Hindu, PARVATHI MENON, Sep 24, 2006)
Coordination panel to discuss contentious issues
Belgaum session will focus on Maharashtra's claims over some border areas
The Government will announce a rural development scheme on October 2
- Salve On Minorities, Rap On West (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
The Prime Minister today criticised the West for making an “erroneous linkage” between terrorism and Muslims and urged police not to make the minorities an automatic target of suspicion while probing terror.
- India’S Perception Of Security & Trade (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 24, 2006)
India has said that enhancing cooperation with ASEAN countries in
- Cultural Diplomacy Needs A Big Thrust, Says Karan Singh (Tribune, Satish Misra, Sep 24, 2006)
Culture is the third instrument of foreign policy and it must be effectively used as a tool for projecting India’s image globally, says Indian Council for Cultural Relations President Dr Karan Singh. India is rich in arts, culture, music and dance.
- Talks Should Never Break Down, Says Musharraf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Joint statement has "seeds of success and forward movement"
Manmohan a "very positive and a very sincere person"
Appeals to citizens of India, Pakistan to show "understanding and flexibility"
Says he was the "greatest believer in democracy"
- Pm Warns Of Terror Strikes (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Sep 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday warned that there could be more “externally-sponsored” terrorist attacks targeting a wide a range of religious, economic and sensitive places...
- Ready To Convert? (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 24, 2006)
India and China account for barely 2 per cent and 5 per cent of world GDP respectively, in current dollar terms. At current growth rates it will take half a century for them to find place amongst the world’s largest economies.
- Eyecatchers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Geet Govinda: Paintings in Kanheri Style; Narmada Prasad Upadhyaya, Shri Beni Madhava Prakashan Graha in association with Mapin Publishing, price not mentioned.
- Matching Credit And Debit (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 24, 2006)
Higher spending upsets budget projections
- Energy Security Remains An Elusive Goal (The Financial Express, N K Singh, Sep 24, 2006)
Few will quarrel with the thrust of the Kirit Parikh Report, but implementation needs more attention.
- India In Interpol Executive (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
India has been elected to the Executive Committee of Interpol, a body which finalises the agenda for the General Assembly of the world police organisations.
- Sonia: Do Not Target Minorities In Action On Terror (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, speaking at the Congress chief ministers’ conclave here on Saturday, feared more "fidayeen" elements would target religious, economic and "sensitive objects" while Congress president Sonia Gandhi asked the government . . .
- The Next Palestinian Struggle (News International, RAMZY BAROUD, Sep 24, 2006)
An expert in international law and an old friend of the Palestinian people wrote me with utter distress a few days after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismael Haniyeh were reported to have reached an agreement on . . .
- The Great Divide (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 24, 2006)
The Pope, by issuing a historic apology, has tapped a groundswell of rage. Many Christians are reading the irrational outburst following his Regensburg address in the language of the 14th century Byzantine emperor whom the Pontiff quoted.
- Red And Mad (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
There seems to be a virulent bug in the air which selectively hones in on practitioners of Marxist mumbo-jumbo and triggers momentary lapse of reason.
- Musharraf For Direct Talks With Singh (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf has called for a direct dialogue with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to settle Kashmir and other bilateral issues.
- 'There Is A True Global Talent Market' (The Economic Times, VIVEK SINHA, Sep 24, 2006)
Indian labour market has never been this red hot. There is a massive churn in the organised market for skilled people, a reflection of the level of economic activity in the country. Global salary surveys and cross-country outlook for recruitment . . .
- Slash St On Petro-Goods (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 24, 2006)
Taxes and levies on petroleum products need to be rationalised and reduced, says a National Institute of Public Finance and Policy study. About time, too. The tax rates for downstream oil products like petrol, diesel and natural gas are an . . .
- Delhi's Disastrous Rise To Riches (Business Standard, Sunil Sethi, Sep 24, 2006)
The confrontation between angered citizens and the police in Delhi this week, in which four people died, is a perfect example of the kind of blind ignorance that seizes governments from time to time—myopia would perhaps be too kind a word.
- Pm Warns Of More Fidayeen Attacks (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Describing as 'worrisome' the activities of externally-sponsored terror groups, prime minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday warned of a spurt in suicide attacks targeting religious, economic and sensitive institutions in the country.
- Mind Your Language Politics (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 24, 2006)
The Minister for the Preservation of Local Languages is a portfolio that Basavaraj Horatti seems to be hankering for. No such ministry exists yet, but that hasn’t stopped him, as Karnataka’s Education Minister, from issuing a diktat to strike . . .
- Bsnl Offers Lower Rates For Mtnl's Std Traffic (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Faced with stiff competition from private telecom operators, BSNL is considering to offer reduced rates for carrying long distance calls of MTNL, a move that would benefit both the public sector undertakings.
- Palestinians Inching To Recognise Israel (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 24, 2006)
Assembly that the new Palestinian Government will recognise Israel. Addressing the UN General Assembly, he also reaffirmed that any future Palestinian government will commit to all the agreements that the PLO and the Palestinian Authority have concluded.
- Kargil Boosted Kashmir Cause: Opposing Us Would Be Disastrous, Says Musharraf In Book (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Sep 24, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf’s yet-to-be-released book — In the Line of Fire — has painted a bleak picture for Pakistan had it not joined the United States in the war on terrorism and says that the 1999 Kargil standoff with India boosted the cause . . .
- Astro Logic: Thaksin Ouster 'Follows Planet Pluto's' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Thailand is as bad as India when it comes to astrology.
- Musharraf Unveils Strategy To Curb Extremism (News International, Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, Sep 24, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has announced a six-point strategy to curb extremism and said extremism paves the way for terrorism.
- The Charades Of Power Politics (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 24, 2006)
Given that Pakistan came into being as a separate state in the name of the Muslims of the subcontinent, it is not surprising that Islam has played a defining role in the shaping of the polity.
- The Havana Puzzle (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Sep 24, 2006)
Even if the general delivers, can we hope for any sort of continuity in the post-Musharraf era?
- I’Ll Pass Women’S Bill: Musharraf (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Sep 24, 2006)
Says extremism and terrorism prime obstacles to national progress
He will win battle against extremists
Calls Bugti cruel dictator
- Military Rule: Then And Now (Dawn, Zafar Iqbal, Sep 24, 2006)
There is a great deal of clamour that General Musharraf should remove his uniform.
- Population Planning Strategies (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 24, 2006)
The federal secretary of population welfare’s remarks that two new cities the size of Sargodha and Sialkot were needed to absorb the three million people being added to the population every year were hardly surprising.
- Vijaya Bank Plans Business Of Rs. 1 Lakh Crore By 2009 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Vijaya Bank has crossed the lending limit stipulated by the Government, according to the executive director of the bank T. Valliappan.
- Adoration Of The Divine Mother During Navratri (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 23, 2006)
Dusk is falling, lamps are lit, The autumn air is cool and still. The bells are calling from afar Come join in Mother's adoration hour.
- A General Intent On Staying On, Come What May (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Among other things, this self-congratulatory book stands l'affaire Kargil on its head and presents an over-the-top reading of what propels India-Pakistan relations.
- Sensex Snaps Bull Charge, Falls Marginally (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Profit-sellers chased away the bulls that characterised trading in the last two sessions, as a result of which the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex Friday declined marginally by 37.49 points to end at 12,236.78.
- "A Country Like India Must Have A Land Use Plan" (Hindu, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Sep 23, 2006)
George B. Schaller, a pioneer in field biology, says it is possible to achieve economic growth without destroying the environment and losing wildlife. In an interview in Bangalore recently, he says even India and China, the two most populous . . .
- Health Ministry Mulls Law To Mandate Rural Posting For Medical . . . (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss' latest fiat is to enact legislation which will make rural posting in first year compulsory for fresh medical graduates. This will also apply to students who pass out from private medical institutions, even having . . .
- Tata Aig Life Launches Investassure Plus (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Tata AIG Life Insurance Company Limited recently announced the launch of its first single premium unit linked plan - InvestAssure Plus.
- Reliance Mf Acquires 6% In Voltamp (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
Reliance Capital Asset management Ltd on Friday said it has acquired 6.10 per cent stake in Voltamp Transformers Ltd through open market purchases.
- How Islam Differs With Christianity (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, Sep 23, 2006)
There is more at stake in the clash of civilisations between the West and Islam than just religion. It is about the survival of a free world, based on unfettered spirit of inquiry, and triumph of reason. These concepts have emerged from Christian Europe,
- The Great Divide (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 23, 2006)
The Pope, by issuing a historic apology, has tapped a groundswell of rage. Many Christians are reading the irrational outburst following his Regensburg address in the language of the 14th century Byzantine emperor whom the Pontiff quoted.
- Stay The Course (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 23, 2006)
Even before India and Pakistan have had a chance to give concrete shape to the joint "anti-terrorism institutional mechanism" announced by the two sides in Havana, a torrent of criticism has come from the Bharatiya Janata Party and a host of . . .
- Red And Mad (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
There seems to be a virulent bug in the air which selectively hones in on practitioners of Marxist mumbo-jumbo and triggers momentary lapse of reason.
- Stpi Directors To Man It Sezs (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The Commerce Ministry has decided to appoint directors of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as development commissioners of information technology Special Economic Zones (SEZs) but rejected the demand by IT and Communications Ministry to . . . .
- Wheat Importers Asked To Declare Stocks Within A Week (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Importers of wheat are required to declare to the Centre the particulars of wheat imported and received by them within seven days from the date of receipt of stocks; according to the Import of Wheat (Stock Declaration) Order 2006 notified by the . . .
- Apology Slip (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 23, 2006)
It is very unpleasant to take the time and trouble to put together a contribution for this page only to receive, at the end of the day, what is commonly but mistakenly described as a rejection slip.
- Tata Teleservices Targets 2.2 Million New Connections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Tata Teleservices, the CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) mobile service provider, on Friday unveiled aggressive plans to reach a target of adding 2.2 million fresh connections in the post and pre-paid segments to its existing network of . . .
- 'Buy The Book!' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Did Armitage threaten to bomb Pakistan back into the stone age? Did Mush buckle under that? Would Bush launch strikes into Pakistan? No answer, just usual book promotion that seems to be the new flavour of the week.
- Tata Indicom Announces `Navarathri Golu' Contest (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Tata Indicom has announced a `Navarathri golu' contest for its customers for the festival season.
- Centre's Economic Policies Identical To Nda's: Dasgupta (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Gurudas Dasgupta, CPI leader in the Lok Sabha, on Friday warned of a "much bigger confrontation" with the Union Government if it failed to listen to the Left parties.
- Special Trains To Clear Festival Rush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The East Coast Railway has announced that weekly special trains will be operated on the Guwahathi-Yasvantpur-Guwahathi route on six days in September and October to clear extra rush of passengers during Durga Puja.
- Ioc Chemical Park In Haldia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Mulls foray into E&P and city gas distribution
- Learner's Licence Application Simplified (Hindu, P. Oppili, Sep 23, 2006)
The Transport department has simplified the application form for obtaining learner's licence. A single-sheet format will be in use from Friday. Earlier, an applicant had to fill forms 1, 1A, 2, 3, and a duplicate for Form 3.
- `No Need For Curbs On Labour Rights To Attract Fdi' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Absolute curtailment of labour rights is not necessary to attract more investments from foreigners and corporate bodies, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, said.
- Celebrate India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 23, 2006)
It has been said that Indians'propensity to celebrate festivals is a drag on the economy. Not only does each of India's many religions contribute its share of holidays, but cities are virtually shut down during events like Ganesh Chaturthi in . . .
- Economy Is Vital (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 23, 2006)
If Israel pursues the path of confrontation, the price paid by the Palestinian economy can only mount.
- Pranab, Condoleezza Rice Discuss Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee met the U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, on Thursday night and held discussions with her on the civilian nuclear deal.
- A Sensational Week (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
So many amazing things have happened in the week gone by that it is difficult to pinpoint which was the most significant event. I find it more feasible to discuss these events and leave it to the readers to determine their relevant importance.
- Who Is To Blame? (News International, Hafizur Rahman, Sep 23, 2006)
"Cherchez la femme," says the French maxim widely used in English. Loosely translated, it means that behind every ill, every odd happening, every trouble, you will find the hand of a woman. Somehow, in our country most of the ills of society are . . .
- Bush Presses Gen On Taliban, Fixes 3-Way Talks With Karzai (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Sep 23, 2006)
Public praise and private pressure. The tough love that has marked US President George W. Bush’s engagement with Pakistan’s General Pervez Musharraf since 9/11 appears unchanged after five years.
- Mind Your Language Politics (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 23, 2006)
The Minister for the Preservation of Local Languages is a portfolio that Basavaraj Horatti seems to be hankering for. No such ministry exists yet, but that hasn’t stopped him, as Karnataka’s Education Minister, from issuing a diktat to strike out . . . .
- Assertive Japan? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 23, 2006)
Shinzo Abe’s election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) paves the way for his election as Japan’s new prime minister. Mr Abe comes from a political family but comes to the job with little political experience.
- Tougher Than They Thought (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
According to an apocryphal account, a Taliban preacher told his Friday congregation soon after the American invasion of Afghanistan:
- Crime Of Future (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 23, 2006)
In this age and day it is amazing that a teenager in Srinagar virtually snatches a brand new car from the hands of the State police chief. His identity is well established before he commits the crime.
- Maharaj Hari Singh -A Visionary (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 23, 2006)
On 23rd September 1895, Raja Amar Singh Ji was blessed with a son. Little was known at that point in time, that, this child would, one day, rule the State of Jammu & Kashmir and emerge as the leader of all the Princely States of India.
- We’Ll Hunt Taliban, Qaeda: Musharraf To Bush (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Sep 23, 2006)
US president says Musharraf committed to fighting terrorism
Musharraf committed to holding free and fair polls in 2007
US and Pakistan want long-term broad-based strategic relationship
US willing to help resolve Kashmir
- Ready To Convert? (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 23, 2006)
India and China account for barely 2 per cent and 5 per cent of world GDP respectively, in current dollar terms. At current growth rates it will take half a century for them to find place amongst the world’s largest economies.
- Reckless Breeding Must Stop (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Sep 23, 2006)
There must be times when you get seriously worried over the state of affairs in our country and think, if you could help in changing them for the better, what would you do? I think it is the duty of every citizen to ponder over questions like why . . .
- Imf Quota Formula Needs Reality Check (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 23, 2006)
The second stage of the IMF quota review must consider need-based economic indicators while contemplating a revision of the outdated Bretton Woods formula.
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