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Articles 521 through 620 of 9735:
- Milestone En Route To A Deadend (Indian Express, Fali S. Nariman, Oct 13, 2006)
The headline ‘Defying World, North Korea’s Isolated Dictator blasts into Nuclear Club’ (IE, October 10) encapsulated a stark reality: despite all its pretensions and posturing, humankind is only a whisker away from total annihilation.
- Lashkar Issues Fresh Threats (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 13, 2006)
Islamist polemic proliferates in Pakistan despite detention of terror group's chief
- Hampi Prepares For Mega Cultural Festival (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
ICCR has agreed to invite cultural troupes from South Korea, Uganda and Sri Lanka
- India-Eu Bacchanalian Cup Runneth Over (Business Line, K. Subramanian, Oct 13, 2006)
Whisky may be too small an item to spoil India-EU trade and economic relations. But there could be twists and turns.
- Heritage On Wheels (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Oct 13, 2006)
An icon of a railway system, and a World Heritage Site — a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is unforgettable.
- In The Shadows (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 13, 2006)
What is the Lashkar's agenda in India? Who are its leaders and what is their relationship with the Directorate of the ISI?
- Kanshi Ram’S Flawed Legacy (Deccan Herald, Rajdeep Sardesai, Oct 13, 2006)
Many years ago, the frenzied search for an elusive sound byte led me to climb a rather perilously shaky electric pole.
- A Variation On Building Bridges (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Oct 13, 2006)
Mrs McAleese, lawyer, academic and television presenter, is Ireland’s first head of state from Northern Ireland, still a part of the United Kingdom. Born and bred in Belfast, a city once torn by intercommunal strife, she has made the theme of her . . .
- Karan Singh (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
Chairman of the ICCR, on the upcoming Festival of India in Brussels
- One Man's Radio: Another's Enemy! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 13, 2006)
In the 1960s’ USA, when flying had started becoming more common than rail travel, country singer Johnny Cash did a requiem on trains, which ended with the words “I’ll miss you when you’re gone!” While television has become familiar enough to be . . .
- Closer To The Bard (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 13, 2006)
This biography is an elaborate exploration of an elusive literary genius and his world in one turning-point year.
- Mother Miracle (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 13, 2006)
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman
existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
- Dark City, Shining Past (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 13, 2006)
Bihar, a smart alec once said, is a BC state. The point is not without substance.
- The Dialogue Of Cultures (Daily Excelsior, EDUARDO FALEIRO, Oct 13, 2006)
In the present age, international exposure is a requirement of an increasing number of jobs. The trend is likely to expand further in view of the ongoing globalization of the world’s economy, transnational movements of people and the emergence of . . .
- Nepal Panel Questions Gyanendra (Telegraph, J. HEMANTH, Oct 13, 2006)
King Gyanendra today was questioned by a commission probing his alleged role in the suppression of the pro-democracy movement in April this year.
- Lessons From The Field (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 13, 2006)
About the second Iraq war, it could be argued that the United States of America won the war only to lose the peace.
- Desai Inherits Literary Success (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 13, 2006)
She had spent the last eight years as a hermit, struggling to write The Inheritance of Loss, the follow-up to her acclaimed debut.
- 19 Child Labourers Rescued (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
As many as 19 children were rescued here on Wednesday after the ban on employing children as domestic help came into effect on Tuesday.
- China:waking Up To Aids (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, Oct 12, 2006)
The poor but scenic Yunnan province is in the forefront of China's battle against AIDS.
- The God Inside Us All (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Annihilate I, become He, that is the message of Shashi Verma whose "You are God" is being launched this Thursday in New Delhi, says ANUJ KUMAR
- We Can't Just Pick And Choose What To Tolerate (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 12, 2006)
WELL, WHO would have thought a bit of black cloth could have provoked such anger and such anguish. The anger is part of a growing and alarming trend. The general consensus in the United Kingdom among the anguished is that, in Cabinet Minister . . .
- Human Rights Versus Section 377 (Hindu, Anil Divan, Oct 12, 2006)
India must march in step with other democracies in removing legal restrictions on sexual orientation. With Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalises homosexuality, posing a threat to public health by impeding programmes for the . . .
- Musharraf Cites Bhindranwale's Killing (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 12, 2006)
`Likewise, I will not allow Pakistan's writ to be challenged'
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 12, 2006)
The Central Bureau of Investigation will have to do an infinitely better job following up the FIR it registered against George Fernandes than it did probing the Bofors affair if it desires retaining domestic and international credibility.
- Labour:asian Lessons (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Oct 12, 2006)
The ILO's new report on "Labour and Social Trends in Asia and the Pacific" has important lessons for labour market governance.
- Shadow Of Iraq (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, Oct 12, 2006)
The coming elections to the U.S. Congress will determine whether the Bush administration's Iraq policy has found favour with the people.
- Siamese Tragedy (Frontline, WALDEN BELLO, Oct 12, 2006)
The coup in Thailand is the culmination of a slide caused by the political bankruptcy of civilian rule and accelerated by IMF prescriptions.
- The Tourist Trap (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Oct 12, 2006)
Antiquated rules overshadow our heritage
- Efforts Are On To Include Chandigarh On Unesco’S World Heritage List ....... (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 12, 2006)
Efforts are on to include Chandigarh on UNESCO,_s World Heritage List, according to Union Territory Home Secretary Krishna Mohan.
- Jammu, A Wonderland (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Oct 12, 2006)
From archaeological viewpoint the Jammu region may not be one of the wonders of the world. But it has enough variety to fit into the description of a wonderland. It has a fascinating and typical art called "Bauli sculpture" (adjoining Himachal . . .
- The Business Of Politics (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 12, 2006)
Dynasty ought to become a four-letter word for politicians, as most family-run businesses have realised to their peril. There’s further evidence of that now from far away lands.
- Lives Being Made Over (New Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Oct 12, 2006)
Look first at two other novels that were in quiet contention for the Booker Prize this year. In Hisham Matar’s In the Country of Men, a young boy is rudely prepared for exile as the politics of 1979 Libya come streaming into his family home.
- Order, Order (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 12, 2006)
This is one matter in which the people have to seriously exercise their mind and influence.
- Abe's Empire (Frontline, P.S. Suryanarayana, Oct 12, 2006)
For new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the challenges are many as Japan seeks to reposition itself in the new world order.
- A "Hymn" To India And Indians (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 11, 2006)
Manmohan invites expatriates to join great adventure of creativity
- Culture Magic (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 11, 2006)
May the Goddess of culture... may the Goddess of wisdom in company with men, ordinary and intellectual, may the fire divine, and may the Goddess of divine speech with masters of language come to bless us and enshrine our hearts.
Rig Veda
- The Debt We Owe Kanshi Ram (Hindu, Harish Khare , Oct 11, 2006)
The BSP is a potent advertisement that numbers, not violence, work in democratic India. For this alone, modern India needs to be thankful to the party founder.
- Need For Detachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
The Almighty taught the truth during His advent as Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield and to Uddhava before His departure from the world and they are known as the Bhagavad Gita and the Uddhava Gita respectively.
- I’M Game For Another Bout: Karunakaran (Deccan Herald, R Gopakumar, Oct 11, 2006)
Veteran leader K Karunakaran’s political obituary was written umpteen number of times. But the wily leader always bounced back, mocking his critics. But now doomsayers have got powerful ammunition.
- N Korea Pulls Off Nuke Test (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
North Korea’s neighbours strongly condemned the nuclear test the country conducted today, throwing the region into the brink of security chaos.
- King Must Stay (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 11, 2006)
when dialogue becomes a public spectacle with the interlocutors playing to the gallery, the outcome, if any, is bound to be influenced by factors other than those on the agenda.
- All Roads Lead To Rome: Even 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Oct 11, 2006)
In a climactic scene in the movie Ben-Hur, Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator of Judaea, is confronted by the hero who tells him that his mother and sister had contracted leprosy after being unjustly imprisoned for years in an underground dungeon.
- Pm, Blair For ?Global Effort? To Tackle Terrorism (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his British counterpart Tony Blair on Tuesday called for a “coherent global effort with shared perspectives and commitments” to combat the menace of terrorism.
- The Parable Of The Neo-Rishi’S Sacrifice (The Economic Times, VITHAL C NADKARNI, Oct 11, 2006)
Once upon a time, when disks used to flip-flop and writing was on a star, the Blue Giant made the Pea Sea for the world. But he needed a soft creature to navigate the waters with the support of a few rams.
- Stop The Desecration (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 11, 2006)
In an ultimate insult to any place of worship, a Hindu temple in Karachi has reportedly been encroached upon by local butchers and parts of its compound have been converted into a slaughterhouse.
- Elephant Corridor In Kottagiri, Moyar Forests To Be Expanded (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Forest Department to acquire 398 acres from private parties.
- Classics In Current Idiom (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
This anthology of articles is the outcome of a seminar held with the main objective of exploring and interpreting the ancient Tamil classics in the light of modern research carried out in the inter-related areas of history, archaeology, . . .
- Bridal Mysticism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
With the advent of Kali yuga the time became ripe and conducive to realise God by the easier method of chanting the Divine name and singing His glory.
- Fission And No Fizz (OutLook, Kanti Bajpai, Oct 10, 2006)
N-power status put India back a notch on all counts. What saved us from the hole: the economy.
- Pressure Grows For A Lengthy Closure Of Everest (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 10, 2006)
Conservationists condemn the tourism turning the world's highest peak into a rubbish dump and are pressing for controls on climbing.
- Kanshi Ram Passes Away (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
President, Prime Minister and other leaders pay rich tributes
He played an important role in post-Independence India: Kalam
Commanded respect from all, says Sonia.
- Seer Moots Revival Of Temple Stir (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Giving a new twist to the Ayodhya dispute, Shankracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati of Dwarika peeth has declared that they would go for a parikrama (perambulation) of the disputed site on 30 November in order to revive the issue before the public.
- Rs 30 Crore Central Aid (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
In view of the increase in tourist activity in the holy city, the Union Government has sanctioned an amount of Rs 30 crore to upgrade the tourism infrastructure in the city of the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh shrine.
- Civilizational Confluence In India (Daily Excelsior, MAHENDRA VED, Oct 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last week rejected what he called ‘‘erroneous linkages’’ made by the Western world, of treating the actions of a few as typical of an entire community, thus tarring a single faith with the same brush.
- Signs Of The Times (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 10, 2006)
While some of us groan on about all that does not happen in India and the other daily horrors that afflict us because of gross malgovernance, the world has begun to look at this subcontinent differently. India is the buzzword abroad.
- 25 Kg Rdx Found Near Temple In Doda (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Twenty-five kg RDX was found buried near Sukrala temple in Kishtwar town of Doda district, a few days ahead of its annual festival, Army officials said on Monday.
- U.N. Vows Strong, Swift Response (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Members of the U.N. Security Council condemned North Korea's claim of a nuclear test Monday, demanding during an emergency meeting that the country return to six-party talks on its weapons programme, U.N. ambassadors said.
- New High Commissioner To Pakistan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 10, 2006)
Senior diplomat Satyabrata Pal, India's envoy to South Africa, was on Monday appointed the next High Commissioner to Pakistan. A 1972 batch IFS officer, Mr. Pal is expected to take up his assignment shortly, an official announcement said here.
- Extracts From ‘My Days’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 10, 2006)
I enjoyed every moment of living in Mysore. Sometimes I loitered through the parks and the illuminated vicinities of the Maharaja's palace.
- Nepal Rebels Want King Suspended (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Oct 09, 2006)
As Nepal’s multi-party government and the Maoist guerrillas resumed peace negotiations Sunday after a hiatus of over three months, the rebels stuck to their contentious demands regarding monarchy.
- A Rare Bloom Is Fading (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 09, 2006)
The celebrated kurinji flowers only once every 12 years in Kodaikanal. Experts fear habitat loss may end its magical cycle forever.
- Ncp-Cong Tie Unraveling As Cong Set To Ride Alone In Local Polls (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
At a time when relations between the BJP and Shiv Sena is seeing an all time low, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are also going through a tough phase in Maharashtra.
- Desire For Salvation Will End Delusion (Pioneer, Acharya Mahaprajna, Oct 09, 2006)
People are practising different faiths according to their religion. Still there is immorality, dishonesty and chaos in the society. A materialistic outlook needs to be seriously contemplated upon.
- Church Heat On Multi-Faith Uk (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
The Church of England has launched an astonishing attack on the government’s drive to turn Britain into a multi-faith society.
- After The Sahibs (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Oct 09, 2006)
It is strange how the tide has turned for Indian managers in the last seventy years. In the Thirties, British nationals preferred life in lively Britain to nationalistic India.
- Everything According To Karma (Tribune, Iqbal Singh Ahuja, Oct 09, 2006)
Bhagwan! Why are you still awake in the middle of the night? You should be sleeping,” said the better half.
- Power Of Synergy And Co-Operation (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Oct 09, 2006)
ADI Sankaracharya once set out to locate the ideal place for his first monastery (mutt). He wanted this to be located in a place where each inhabitant lived in harmony and trust with the other.
- Government Guarantee To Lic, A Non-Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
With a comfortable margin, there is no need for huge infusion of fresh capital
- Spiritual Evolution (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2006)
Devotion encompasses practices like worshipping the consecrated images of God in temples, recitation of hymns and going on pilgrimages to hallowed places.
- Power Shift Or Balance Of Power? (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Oct 09, 2006)
The recent coup has left Thailand unsettled. The challenge for the new leadership is to heal the divisions.
- Sycophancy, Now With A New, Desperate Edge (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Oct 08, 2006)
Last week I spent a whole day attending a Congress Party rally in Jaipur and it left me feeling unusually depressed about the future of our sad and ancient land.
- Capital Suggestion (News International, Editorial, The News International, Oct 08, 2006)
Al Azhar Mosque was founded on the 14th day of Ramadan the year 359 H or 971 AD (after the name of Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra). In 975 AD, Chief Justice Abdul Hasan Al-No'man of the Fatimid Caliphate gave his first lecture on Shiite . . .
- Terror, Trade High On Manmohan’S Agenda (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Oct 08, 2006)
India is likely to share with the United Kingdom and the European Union the evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in July 11 Mumbai blasts when the Prime Minister visits London and Helsinki next week.
- Upa Govt Has Given New Meaning To Development In J&k: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that coalition Government with the help of UPA Government at the Centre and by the keen interest of Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has given a new meaning to the development processes in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Terrorists Cannot Be Dubbed Freedom Fighters: Justice Anand (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) Justice A S Anand today said that to term a terrorist as a freedom fighter was to insult freedom fighters.
- Theatre Everywhere (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
London puts on many performances for its visitors.
- We Keep Experimenting With New Ideas (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 08, 2006)
A mini revolution is going on in Doon School in music and art. Our students excel not only in studies, but also various other activities” Kanti Bajpayee, Headmaster, Doon School
- Child Labour Of A Different Kind? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
Recently, I joined my friend for dinner, and saw him reprimanding his son, studying in Plus Two, for scoring only 99 out of 100 in his internal examination.
- U.K. To Probe Data Theft In Call Centres (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2006)
TV channel reported that Britons' financial records available for $15
- Do Not Slaughter What God Has Created (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 08, 2006)
"I believe in finer values and hence advocate life in jail so that the convicted can do a valmiki."
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