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Articles 821 through 920 of 9735:
- How Islam Differs With Christianity (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, Sep 24, 2006)
There is more at stake in the clash of civilisations between the West and Islam than just religion.
- Northern Lights (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
I guess you always ignore what is in your backyard and search for the distant mountains.
- Of Love, War And Chilli Powder (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Almost immediately you will hurtle into a love story — one that is hectored by adult wisdom and succumbs to the inevitable consequences.
- Second Thoughts (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Sep 24, 2006)
By declaring war on “worshippers of the Cross”, al Qaida militants remind us that Osama bin Laden could be an incarnation, albeit on the other side of the fence, of the 15th-century Spanish Dominican, Tomás de Torquemada, known as . . .
- Sometimes, A Hawk Must Wear Kid Gloves (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Sep 24, 2006)
John McCain is a conservative but his stand on torture is a timely reminder that the free world cannot win the battle against medieval fanatics if it doesn’t remain true to its moral heritage and political freedoms
- In The City Of Joy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Kolkata has much to offer a traveller who is willing to wander through its streets.
- 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
- The Beckoning Monoliths (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
The granite formations near Ramanagaram on the Bangalore-Mysore highway have something for everyone.
- 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.
- A Fine Retelling Of Classic Tales (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Sep 24, 2006)
The authors achieve a literary remix of the timeless appeal of the ‘Panchatantra’ without losing any of the original flavour.
- Moorish Mystique (Hindu, Sudha Mahalingam, Sep 24, 2006)
Being in Andalucia is like being inside an Arabian Nights tale.
- Praying To Be Secular (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Sep 24, 2006)
Vasundhara Raje’s handling of the Haj House issue has upset the Sangh; it’s the dilemma she faces in trying to woo all communities.
- 26 P.C. Fdi In Print Medium Will Stay For Now: Dasmunsi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
``Plans to strengthen basic AIR services''
- Faith At The Heart Of The Pope Controversy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 24, 2006)
An ability and willingness to apologise graciously and appropriately is a virture no one has the right to disparage. So the disagreeable part of the Pope’s indiscretion is better relegated to a closed chapter.
- Apology For What? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
It's difficult in these jihadi times to be a scholar, address controversy. Civilisation is under stress
- Can't Compel Corporate Compassion (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 24, 2006)
Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die, said Lord Tennyson in another age and context. Perhaps it’s time to modify that and add a word: “Theirs not to reason why not” to level the battlefield. Every profession or calling has its own . . .
- 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.
- Pakistan Denies Bin Laden’S Death Reports (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Pakistan has received no information from any foreign government that would corroborate a French newspaper report on Saturday that al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden died of typhoid in Pakistan, government official said.
- Navaratri Festival Begins Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The temples have been decked up for the Navaratri festival which begins on Saturday. The highlight of the festival will be the celebrations at Sri Saraswathy Temple, Panachikkad, also known as Dakshin Mookambi. Senior artists will participate . . .
- Facelift For Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Goddess presented with golden sari, bangles and ornaments worth Rs. 35 lakhs .
- "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 . . .
- Merit Of Moderation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The scriptures recommend a life of moderation for one who takes to spiritual life and its benefits are such that this can be followed to one's advantage in worldly life also.
- 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,
- Apology For What? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
It's difficult in these jihadi times to be a scholar, address controversy. Civilisation is under stress
- Temples Prepare For Dasara Fete (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Shirdi Saibaba Spiritual Centre announces special programmes
- '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.
- Police Focus On Local Body Polls, Anti-Naxal Drive (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
LAW &ORDER 1,885 polling stations in west zone identified as sensitive The West Zone police are gearing up to ensure a peaceful local body polls, writes V.S. Palaniappan.
- Brand Mahatma (Times of India, SHIV VISVANATHAN, Sep 23, 2006)
This is the era of Bollywood sequels. Dhoom 2 is threatening to emerge, Hera Pheri is promising a third round. A friend of mine, a perceptive critic, suggested that the sequel to Munnabhai is more than just laughs.
- Tourism Project Opposed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Hindu organisations form action council
- Quiet Restfulness (Telegraph, Malavika Karlekar, Sep 23, 2006)
In the summer of 1857, Debendranath Tagore found himself almost trapped in Simla. There were rumours of Gurkhas on the rampage...and Meerut suddenly seemed quite near.
- Pope Invites Muslim Envoys To Meeting On Monday (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI has invited ambassadors of Muslim countries at the Vatican, as well as leaders of Italy’s own Muslim community, to a meeting at his summer palace on Monday, a senior Vatican official said on Friday.
- 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:
- 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.
- Praying To Be Secular (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Sep 23, 2006)
Ever since she became CM Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje seemed to be in constant communication with the Gods. Every time the state needed a divine intervention to end human misery, she was at the doorstep of some temple or the other making a public . . .
- After Temple Tryst, Subhas Back To Marx & Dialectics (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Exactly a week after his temple tryst at Tarapith, the maverick state Transport minister, Subhas Chakraborty, had to finally swear by Marx, not by Goddess Kali, on Friday.
- Sometimes, A Hawk Must Wear Kid Gloves (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Sep 23, 2006)
Those of us who are supporters of the U.S. war against “Islamic Fascism” (an expression coined by President Bush) need to thank a feisty American senator.
- September 11: Before And After (Dawn, Shameem Akhtar, Sep 23, 2006)
IF a catastrophe of the magnitude of September 11 were to occur in the horrific manner in which it did in New York, any nation would go mad, and if the victims of this brutal act were to see the hidden hand of militants of whatever persuasion . . .
- Can't Compel Corporate Compassion (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 23, 2006)
Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die, said Lord Tennyson in another age and context. Perhaps it’s time to modify that and add a word: “Theirs not to reason why not” to level the battlefield. Every profession or calling has its own . . .
- Bad News From Tibet (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Sep 22, 2006)
The extension of Tibet Railway to Nepal's border will have serious strategic implications for India, says Claude Arpi
- Congress Turns Ram's Votary (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Sep 22, 2006)
No single party or religious group can decide the Ayodhya issue on its own and the Congress needs to understand this, says Anuradha Dutt
- Muscular Japan (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 22, 2006)
The election of Shinzo Abe as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (and therefore as the next Prime Minister) was a foregone conclusion. Although he has held only one political office, of chief cabinet . . .
- Pinnacle Of Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Love of God for His own sake is the end that a devotee aspires for when he embarks on the spiritual path. Devotion to God is both a means to realise Him and an end in itself.
- Threat Is From Those Who Accept Climate Change (Hindu, George Monbiot, Sep 22, 2006)
If the biosphere is ruined it will be done by people who know that emissions must be cut _ but refuse to alter the way they live.
- Coalition Dharma In Karnataka (Hindu, PARVATHI MENON, Sep 22, 2006)
What is it that cements the alliance between the Janata Dal (Secular) and the BJP?
- Miracles Of Music (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, who intrinsically changed the way the violin sounded in Carnatic music, recalls how he was asked to invoke the rain gods
- 76th Anniversary Of The National Day Of The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Today, 23rd September, (1st day of Libra) every year the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Government and people celebrate a great historical anniversary, the National Day anniversary on which the proclamation of unification of the Kingdom of Saudi . . .
- Lord Paul Among Top Three Entrepreneurs In Uk Manufacturing (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Leading NRI entrepreneur Lord Swraj Paul has been voted as one of the top three most influential people in manufacturing in the United Kingdom in 2006.
- China Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Pyramid Sales (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
The Chinese cabinet has ratified a new regulation for better protection of the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world, which is facing a threat due to damages caused by nature and human activities.
- Vishwa Hindu Sammelan In Prayag Next Year: Togadia (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Under the aegis of VHP, grand three-day Vishwa Hindu Sammelan will be held at Prayag between February 11 to 13, 2007, VHP International secretary Praveen Togadia said at the Dharma Sansad held at Akshar temple here.
- Freedom Of Thought In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Sep 22, 2006)
Freedom of thought enables an individual to draw an independent and logical conclusion and serves to boost creativity, which is the core of progress.
- Pastoral Disquiet (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 22, 2006)
What Pope Benedict XVI dubbed “startling brusqueness” has never been the sole preserve of lesser-known 14th-century Byzantine emperors.
- All Things Rotten (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Sep 22, 2006)
It is a Delhi phenomenon, one that is in the news, but symptomatic of the appalling urban planning, norms and regulations across urban India.
- ‘Belgaum Session, A Strong Message To Outside Forces’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has asserted that the historical legislature session to be held in Belgaum would send a strong message to ‘outside forces,’ which are trying to divide people by raking up boundary dispute issue.
- A Hanuman Leap For Bollywood (Tribune, Shakuntala Rao, Sep 22, 2006)
My four year old is addicted to the movie, Hanuman.
- Law And Justice In An Independent Nation (Hindu, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Sep 21, 2006)
If the rule of law must run close to the rule of life, a transformation of the system is needed.
- 76 Yrs After March, Dandi To Find Place On Tourism Map (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Seventy six years ago, Mahatma Gandhi and his followers took 24 days to walk cross five districts to break the salt law on the Arabian sea, near Dandi in Gujarat, by making it themselves after boiling sea water.
- 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.
- India Plays Safe On Thailand (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
India played safe on Tuesday's military coup in Thailand — merely taking note of the "evolving situation" in Thailand and the commitment of the "Administrative Reforms Council" to return power to the people at the earliest.
- Up Is Andher Nagri, Chaupat Raja: Sonia (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi descended on Bareilly’s Government Inter-College grounds on Wednesday to address a rally.
- Overcome Anxiety (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Stress has become a way of life in this fast-paced age. Both the young and the elderly have some reason or the other to feel stressed out in day-to-day life.
- Prayers For World Peace To Accompany Festival (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, Sep 21, 2006)
Two-day annual celebrations of Lord Srinivasa to begin on Saturday
- 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 . . .
- What’S Your Last Name? (Tribune, Anurag, Sep 21, 2006)
I have a short name. One word of six letters, that is. In the heydays of Nehruvian Socialism when it was fashionable to talk of a classless and casteless society, my historian father wished his children to be known by one-word names, sans suffix or . . .
- Gold: Why Is India's Influence Not Worth Its Weight? (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Sep 21, 2006)
With India consuming almost a fourth of the world's gold production, it is surprising that it plays but a marginal role in influencing policies pertaining to the precious metal's pricing, output or quality. It is time the country leveraged its . . .
- 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.
- Navaratri Festival To Begin On Saturday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The 10-day Navaratri Puja Mahotsavam will be held at the Pakadasala Mandapam, Fort, here from September 23 to October 2.
- Question Of Development (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The three books under review deal with important questions using development economics as the focus.
- 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.
- The Dalit Objection (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Sep 20, 2006)
It is not just the Muslims and the Christians who feel offended by the idea of singing the song but also Dalits.
- Mediating Role (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
A spiritual seeker who is unable to follow the means to liberation prescribed in the scriptures can take refuge in the Almighty expressing his helplessness. Surrender to God has been formalised as a method to redemption in Srivaishnava . . .
- Thirumanjanam Performed At Tirumala Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
`Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam' was performed on Tuesday at the Hill Temple in connection with the nine-day annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara slated to commence on September 25.
- From Ruins To Ruined (Deccan Herald, Richard C Paddock, Sep 20, 2006)
Known as Monument No. 751, the structure is one of hundreds of new temples that have popped up all over the ancient city of Bagan, which ranks with Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex as one of Asia’s most remarkable religious sites.
- Sealing Delhi's Fate (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 20, 2006)
We haven't yet resolved a fundamental issue — whether we want Delhi to be just the seat of India's sarkar or a vibrant commercial city as well.
- In Defence Of Marxist Opium Eaters (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 20, 2006)
West Bengal’s intellectual class eats Karl Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right for breakfast. So when critics of the Left point out how hypocritical Bengal’s communists are each time comrades are ‘caught’ participating in religious . . .
- Tourism Potential (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 20, 2006)
Federal Minister for Tourism Nilofar Bakhtiar has rightly pointed out that Pakistan has vast tourism resources in terms of nature, culture, religion and shopping and it is waiting to be promoted as ‘value for money’ destination for tourists from all . . .
- Musharraf Seeks Peace, Justice For Muslims (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Sep 20, 2006)
In a consistent pursuit to acquire peace and justice for Muslim world, President General Pervez Musharraf in his landmark speech on the opening day of 61st United Nations General Assembly session has again called upon the world community to take . . .
- 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.
- 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.
- Talk Straight To Musharraf On Terrorism: Expert To Bush (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
US President George Bush should make it clear to Pakistan that there is no justification for violence in Kashmir, an expert of a conservative think tank has said.
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