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Articles 8221 through 8320 of 29048:
- Wheeling ‘N’ Dealing (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Jun 18, 2006)
New Delhi’s voluntary moratorium on testing will not be legalised in the Indo-US bilateral agreement but will be recognised as a commitment by a country whose nuclear record has been impeccable.
- Unsafe Blood (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 17, 2006)
Need to step up voluntary donation
Blood safety standards are hugely compromised because of higher prevalence of HIV and other blood-borne pathogens among paid and replacement donors than among voluntary and altruistic donors.
- Indo-Us Co-Op Important For Global Marketplace: Bodman (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 17, 2006)
Cooperation between United States and India is important to the global marketplace and the relationship has the "power to transform" the world using science and technology, a senior American official has said.
- The Blair Doctrine (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 17, 2006)
The politically literate public in the US has never broken lances over United Nations reforms. Neither have reforms ever come up in US-UK bilateral relations.
- India To Ratify Int'l Convention On Nuclear Terrorism (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
India will soon ratify the International Convention on Suppression of Nuclear Terrorism adopted by the UN General assembly providing for international cooperation in investigation, prosecution and extradition of those committing terrorists acts . . .
- Air Strikes Continue In Sri Lanka (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Sri Lanka’s air force carried out aerial strikes against suspected LTTE positions for the second day today after a bus bombing, suspected to be carried out by the rebels, killed 64 people.
- Palestinian Freedom Under Israeli Guns (News International, IMTIAZ GUL, Jun 17, 2006)
Once again Palestine finds itself in extremely hot water. President Mahmoud Abbas has announced a public referendum on the Prisoners' Document to be held on July 26.
- Hutchison To Buy Out Hindujas For Rs 2,025 Cr (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Hindujas have virtually decided to sell their 5.1 per cent stake in mobile company Hutch-Essar to Hong Kong-based Hutchison
- Nuke Incentive Offer A ‘Step Forward’: Iran (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadinejad today said the international incentive offer aimed at getting his country to halt uranium enrichment was a “step forward” and that Teheran would “carefully” consider it.
- India To Ratify Anti-Nuke Terrorism Convention (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
The Union Cabinet on Friday gave its approval for signing and ratifying the International Convention on Suppression of Nuclear Terrorism adopted by the UN General Assembly providing for international cooperation in investigation, prosecution and . . .
- Prove Holocaust: Iran Prez (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Iran's president on Friday questioned evidence of the Nazi Holocaust, calling it an unproven fact that needed to be verified.
- Rda Members Threaten To Quit If Venugopal Resigns (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Rallying behind its Director P Venugopal embroiled in a war of attrition with Union Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss, members of AIIMS Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) today threatened to resign in case he quits and some senior faculty . . .
- Cracks In Aiims Faculty, Many Threaten To Quit (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Cracks appeared on Friday in the AIIMS Faculty Association with a section of its members supporting its Director P Venugopal embroiled in a war of attrition with Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss while another group accusing the Director of . . .
- Tharoor's Time (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 17, 2006)
Shashi Tharoor's name had been doing the rounds for the UN's top job, which will fall vacant when Kofi Annan steps down at the end of this year. Now the MEA has confirmed that New Delhi will officially back Tharoor.
- Indian Cabinet Approves Signing Of Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Treaty (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jun 17, 2006)
The Indian cabinet approved on Friday the government’s plans to ratify the United Nations International Convention for Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
- Musharraf Hopeful Of China Frigate Deal (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Friday expressed the hope that the deal under which China would provide four frigates to Pakistan by 2,013 with transfer of technology would be successfully accomplished.
- N-Terrorism Pact To Be Ratified (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
India will soon ratify the International Convention on Suppression of Nuclear Terrorism adopted by the UN General Assembly providing for international cooperation in investigation, prosecution and extradition of those committing terrorists acts . . .
- Bereft Of Sincerity (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 17, 2006)
If ever an award is instituted for making announcements without conviction it ought to go to the leadership of "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory is locally known.
- Bmic: Bjp Stand Will Strain Ties, Says Gowda (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Jun 17, 2006)
These are very early days for Indian campaign for Shashi Tharoor’s elevation to the UN Secretary-General’s job.
- Nepal To Set Up Interim Government With Rebels (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Jun 17, 2006)
Nepal's Maoist rebel leader held ground-breaking talks on Friday with the government, which agreed to dissolve parliament and set up an interim administration to include the rebels.
- Sri Lanka Says Sinks 5 Tiger Boats In New Violence (Reuters, Peter Apps, Jun 17, 2006)
Sri Lanka's military said it sank five Tamil Tiger rebel boats after an attack in the island's northwest on Saturday, while two suspected rebel frogmen were arrested and attempted suicide after landing near the capital.
- Q&a: 'Indian Art Sees Crossover Interest' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 17, 2006)
Auctions in London, Hong Kong and Dubai indicate that the bull run in the Indian art mart is real. Yamini Mehta, specialist and head of modern and contemporary Indian art at Christie's, tells Manoj Nair in an e-mail interview that the Indian art . . .
- New Phase In Ties With India: Hu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Beijing committed to forging long-term strategic cooperation
Discussed energy cooperation: Deora
Says developing friendly ties with Beijing is top priority
- Pro-Poor Policy Shift In Governance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Governor's address says State mulls quasi-judicial body to help farmers in debt
Special attention to marginalised sections of society
Efforts to be made to mobilise additional resources
IT, biotechnology, tourism new growth sectors
Public . . .
- Pak, China To Strengthen Strategic Partnership (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan is awaiting for China’s support in attaining full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and considers its relations with China as most valued. While Chinese President has lauded Pakistan’ . .
- Realpolitik In Region (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 17, 2006)
Iran and Syria have signed a military cooperation pact against the “common threats” presented by Israel and the United States.
- Let Down By India? (OutLook, B. Raman , Jun 17, 2006)
After its initial expression of concern over the military operations, the Balochs are disappointed at Indian silence on the continuing suppression by the Pakistani military establishment.
- Oil, Gas Exploration Being Accelerated: Pm (Pakistan Observer, Sharafat Kazmi, Jun 17, 2006)
Underlining the vital link between energy security and the growth momentum, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the government is taking all steps required to accelerate exploration of oil and gas to enhance the energy security of Pakistan . . .
- Another Multimillion-Dollar Scam To Hit Rail (News International, Rauf Klasra, Jun 17, 2006)
Another multimillion-dollar scam is about to explode in the Ministry of Railways after its Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed confirmed on the floor of the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan had purchased 1,300 containers flat wagons worth $57 . . .
- An `Interest'ing Us Is Draining For India (Business Line, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jun 17, 2006)
Foreign investors have exited Indian markets to avail themselves of the American bonanza
- Air India Or A Bongo-Bongo Carrier? (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jun 17, 2006)
‘Market forces rather than the bureaucracy should shape the future of smiling Maharajah.’
- India, China Relations Enter New Phase: Hu (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Sino-Indian relations have entered a 'new phase' and Beijing is committed to forging long-term strategic cooperative partnership with New Delhi, President Hu Jintao said here on Friday.
- Sweet Memories Of Kodaikanal (Business Standard, Geetanjali Krishna, Jun 17, 2006)
It’s a tiny shop, shelves agleam with shelves full of sweets. There are chocolates in over 30 flavours; fluffy marshmallows in a veritable rainbow of colours, and marzipans in fanciful shapes.
- Game In Shanghai (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 17, 2006)
In criticising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not attending the fifth summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Indian Left has yet again made evident its craven surrender to blind anti-Americanism.
- No Concrete Solution In Sight (Pioneer, Kanchan Lakshman, Jun 17, 2006)
Prime Minister's wavering over an Islamabad visit is intended to send a message to Pakistan that its policy of simultaneously pursuing the 'peace process' and promoting cross-border terror is unacceptable to New Delhi ----
- Back To No Talks (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Jun 17, 2006)
National Security Adviser MK Narayanan is right in suggesting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh the futility of going to Pakistan, which has no intention of ending terror as an additionality to its diplomacy.
- Now, Call A Spade A Spade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 17, 2006)
Manmohan Singh would do well to reconsider his fetish for peace with Pakistan -----
- Stand Up, Bbc; Resign, Rumsfeld! (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 17, 2006)
On June 3, just two weeks ago, writing about the conduct of US troops specially the much-vaunted Marines in Iraq, I had said: "Indeed, this is not all. . .
- Swarajists At The Savoy (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jun 17, 2006)
In Paris, during the students’ riots of the late Sixties, a pretty young Indian girl, now high in the Communist hierarchy, smoked foul-smelling French Gauloise cigarettes because they reminded her of Char Minars.
- Grain Exports And Imports: A Losing Game (Tribune, S.S. Johl, Jun 17, 2006)
India is moving on the fast track in integrating its economy with that of the world. But it seems as if the hidden objective of the decision makers in exporting 35.6 million tons of food grains during the five years ending September 2005, and . . .
- India’S Nominee (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 17, 2006)
Senior Un functionary and the Great Indian Novel-fame Shashi Tharoor has impeccable credentials to be the next Secretary-General of the world body.
- The Kiss That Almost Did Not Make News (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jun 17, 2006)
If I tend to write more about NDTV and CNN-IBN than other TV news channels, as some of the mail I receive have pointed out, there’s a very good reason for it: my brief is TV news, I have, for better or for worse, a certain definition of news and . . .
- Bjp Wants Kumaraswamy To Resign, Say Two Former Ministers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Ties between coalition partners worsening, say Chandrashekar and Parameshwar
The right decision is to recommend elections
JD(S) has no moral right to table a Bill to take over BMIC project
- U.S. Declines Comment On Tharoor's Nomination (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Disagrees Asia has sole right to field candidate for top U.N. job
- Thrust On Capital City Development In Governor's Speech (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Speedy steps to set up Vizhinjam project
Government to acquire Sreepadam Palace
Modern bus terminal complex at Thampanoor planned
Chitra Art Gallery to get a facelift
Proposal to establish centre of good governance
- Govt, Maoist Reach Pact (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Jun 17, 2006)
The last time he was seen in Kathmandu was nearly 11 years ago when he came to visit his ailing mother.
- Iran's Tactics Pay Off In Nuclear Standoff (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Jun 17, 2006)
Washington's willingness to talk directly to Teheran is a significant departure from the past.
- China And Iran: A Perfect Match (Taipei Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
Those who argue that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a dangerous zealot have plenty of resources to back this opinion, not the least being his call for the destruction of Israel. Such is the extreme nature of his language that potential . . .
- The Choice For Iran (Boston Globe, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
It took awhile, but the Bush administration has wisely joined with European allies, Russia, and China in making an offer to Iran so valuable that Iran's rulers can reject it only at the price of confessing to the world that they are lying about . . .
- ‘Missing’ Journalist’S Body Found (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 17, 2006)
A tribal journalist missing for about seven months has been killed. His body was found lying outside a village in Mirali in the restive North Waziristan tribal region on Friday afternoon.
- 64 Killed In Anuradhapura Blast (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Jun 16, 2006)
There is no iota of doubt that it is the LTTE, says Colombo; LTTE denies hand
LTTE denies involvement, blames Government for attack
Worst massacre of civilians since February 2002 ceasefire agreement
- Atomic Brotherhood (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 16, 2006)
In regard to nuclear proliferation and arms control, the fundamental problem is clear: Either we begin finding creative, outside-the-box solutions or the international nuclear safeguards regime will become obsolete.
- Tharoor India’S Candidate For Un Top Job (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
India has thrown its weight behind the candidature of Shashi Tharoor for the post of UN Secretary- General.
- Darn Dangerous (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 16, 2006)
There is black irony in Mr George W. Bush waiting for a Supreme Court decision before deciding what to do about Guantanámo.
- Nepal Rebel Chief To King: Abdicate Or Face Execution (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Jun 16, 2006)
A ceremonial monarchy will never work in Nepal and if the king does not abdicate he could end up facing trial and even execution, the Himalayan nation's powerful Maoist rebel chief said on Thursday.
- Luxury Brands Take Baby Steps In India (Reuters, Rina Chandran, Jun 16, 2006)
Flanked by a swish Swarovski store and a Ruby Tuesday restaurant, India's first Versace boutique opened in an upmarket Mumbai mall, its bright displays and steel-and-white interiors drawing several shoppers.
- A Passage To China (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 16, 2006)
Opening of the Nathu-la pass has much potential for bilateral trade and development on both sides of India-China border.
- Rbi Employees To Oppose Outsourcing (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
The decision to outsource the Reserve Bank of India's core functions has met with strong opposition from the bank's employees and economists.
- Iran, Uzbek Leaders Hit Out At Interference By Foreign Powers (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Uzbek president under criticism from the US for his anti-democratic leanings
A strengthened SCO would be a new force against the West
- Pakistan, India To Slug It Out For Top Un Slot? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 16, 2006)
The current UN secretary-general, Kofi Annan, is scheduled to step down at the close of this year when his second five-year term ends.
- Norway’S Booster Shot To India’S Call On Bio-Piracy (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jun 16, 2006)
India and other developing countries – which are demanding multilateral disciplines to stop bio-piracy – received a major boost on Wednesday at the World Trade Organization when Norway supported their demand for amending the controversial . . .
- Why Deve Gowda Is Bad For Bangalore (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Bangaloreans must banish H D Deve Gowda if they wish to see any developmental works come to fruition.
- Pakistan Proposes Outline Of Counter-Terrori (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Pakistan has proposed an outline for a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy that includes short-, medium- and long-term measures to be taken by UN member states to combat the scourge.
- Kashgar Bus Service (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 16, 2006)
The introduction of a bus service between Gilgit in the Northern Areas and Kashgar in China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region could help reverse the sharp decline in international tourism in the country.
- India: Emerging Market Caught In External Factors (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Jun 16, 2006)
In search of returns, global liquidity found its way here leading to Sensex’s upward march
- ``A New Concept Will Inform Future Plans'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Needs at village level will be considered: Mani Shankar Aiyar
- India Can Absorb More Fdi: Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Achievement in 10th Plan below potential'
India now being perceived as one of the best performing emerging markets
This has created a favourable impression among potential foreign investors
- Aiema Signs Mou With Sri Lanka Chamber (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Over 17 per cent of Sri Lanka's imports are from India' ``Over 17 per cent of Sri Lanka's imports are from India''
- Nri Aviator Plans Us-India Airline (Times of India, Byas Anand, Jun 16, 2006)
An America-based entrepreneur is all set to join the burgeoning list of wannabe Indian aviators.
- Poland To Support India's Bid For Unsc Seat (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Poland has assured that it will support India's candidature for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, Anand Sharma, visiting Indian minister of state for external affairs, said here on Wednesday.
- India Roots For Tharoor At Un (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Jun 16, 2006)
India on Thursday officially named Shashi Tharoor as its candidate for the post of UN secretary-general based on 'his impeccable credentials', saying it would be a 'matter of pride' for an Indian to be occupying the office.
- 'Indo-Us N-Deal Weakens Proliferation Regime' (Pioneer, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jun 16, 2006)
A body of American scientists, backed by a group of Nobel laureates, has opposed the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, claiming that the accord "weakens" the existing non-proliferation regime and urged the US Congress not to approve it in its present form.
- Bus Explosion Kills 64 In Lanka, Triggers Army Bombs In Tiger Areas (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
A powerful land mine ripped through a packed bus in northern Sri Lanka on Thursday, killing at least 64 people in the worst act of violence since the 2002 cease-fire, the Army said.
- Vat Panel Puts Fuel-Price Ball In Centre Court (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
Quibbling between the Centre and the states on who should provide more relief to consumers on fuel prices intensified.
- Koirala, Prachanda Talks Anytime Soon (Hindu, Ameet Dhakal, Jun 16, 2006)
Most of the differences sorted out: Maoists
Meeting may take place today
Our trust level is high, says Minister
- Musharraf Hails China's Saarc Status (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 16, 2006)
"Its role will provide more security"
Pakistan seeking full membership status in the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation
Pakistan's geo-strategic location highlighted
China invited to transport oil from West Asia through Pakistan
- Sco Pledges To Fight Terror, Extremism (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members issued a joint communique here Thursday, saying that the fight against the “three evil forces” remains the organization’s top priority.
- Congress Must Not Approve Indo-American Nuclear Deal . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 16, 2006)
"In its present form, deal endangers U.S. non-proliferation goals"
Such ad-hoc bilateral deals will undercut U.S. and world security
Growth of civilian nuke power increases amount of fissionable material
- Beyond Gesture Diplomacy In Nepal (Indian Express, Virendra Gupta, Jun 16, 2006)
Indian government’s offer of liberal aid package of Rs 1000 crore must have pleased the visiting Nepalese premier.
- Forget The Figures, Save Lives (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 16, 2006)
Controversy has erupted again between UNAIDS and NACO figures—this time regarding Persons Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHWAs) in India.
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