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Articles 921 through 1020 of 9735:
- Nepal's Unsteady Foot Forward (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Sep 20, 2006)
Rumours travel like bushfire in Nepal. Whether it was Madhuri Dixit or Hrithik Roshan, and what they said or did not say, anti-India riots were rigged instantly across the country.
- Hindus Stand Vindicated (Pioneer, Vivek Gumaste, Sep 20, 2006)
Charges that the Congress's secular policy has an anti-Hindu slant is often met with derision or contemptuously dismissed as the rant of bigoted protagonists of Hindutva.
- Embodiment Of Sri (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2006)
The Padukas (sandals) of the Lord are considered as the manifestation of the Divine Mother, Sri, in the Srivaishnava tradition. The Paduka is also the embodiment of the preceptor who mediates between man and the Lord during the performance of . . .
- Scourge Of Terrorism (Hindu, R. K. Raghavan , Sep 19, 2006)
Demolishes the theory that licence to religions has worked well for the U.K.
- History Of Jainism Revisited In Bihar (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 19, 2006)
B V Prakash makes an exciting trip to Rajgir one of three places that form ‘The golden triangle of Bihar,’ where a pair of caverns lie cut out from reddish pink rock. One of them has the marking of a door where king Bimbisara’s treasure is believed . . .
- Congress Believes In Spirit Of Tieup (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2006)
The Congress on Monday clarified that it is observing coalition "dharma" better than any other party heading such a ruling alliance, while playing down the Nationalist Congress Party’s "call" for a third front.
- Move For Adventure Tourism In Chuttipara Evokes Protest (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2006)
District Tourism Promotion Council authorities deny the allegation
- Jumbos’ Day Out (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2006)
Dasara jumbos are working hard to ensure that we have a good time. Praveen Kulkarni is fascinated by the strict regimen followed by these jumbos.
- Conversions The Real Threat: Rss Chief (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2006)
Religious conversions are the real threat in India, K.S. Sudarshan, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh leader, said here on Monday. He said an invisible and silent attack was being made against Hindus to weaken the community from inside.
- China: Boom Or Bust? (Tribune, S.P. Seth, Sep 19, 2006)
In a recent forum on Australian television, the participants debated if China was headed for boom or bust. China’s continued economic growth of around 10 per cent is now regarded as a given by many commentators around the world.
- Reasons For Alienation (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Sep 19, 2006)
The efforts of the BJP to divide India on communal lines has been a failure. A fe w Muslim youth may be misled.
- Pope Launches Battle For Europe (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Sep 19, 2006)
Pushing the envelope firmly while regretting the 'misunderstanding' caused by his discourse on violence in Islam, Pope Benedict XVI has sounded the battle-cry for Christian domination in Europe.
- Assumptions And Innuendos (Dawn, M.J. Akbar, Sep 19, 2006)
An intriguing part of the conversation between the Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Paleologus and “an educated Persian” now made world-famous by Pope Benedict XVI, is that the Persian seems to have no name.
- Move Afoot To Develop Thoppur As A Tourist Spot (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
Free land scheme launched in districts
- ‘Get Planning Right’ (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 18, 2006)
"Heritage vs development: there is no way out. Developing old property is not wrong; buildings can be preserved if the available space is properly utilised."
- God's Manifestations (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
The scriptures describe the descents (Avatara) of the Supreme Being in the world and state that His births are divine in nature. Human birth is due to ignorance and determined by the Karma (both sinful and meritorious) of his earlier births.
- Tsr National Integration Awards Presented (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
India's unity in diversity reflected in its cultural and emotional oneness: Governor .
- Ncp Questions New Coalition Experiment In Jharkhand (Hindu, Anita Joshua, Sep 18, 2006)
Shameless, says Sangma; questions relevance of political parties
- Ncp Portrays Supriya As Pawar's Successor (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Sep 18, 2006)
Though Maratha leader and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar termed his daughter and newly elected member of Rajya Sabha Supriya Sule as an ordinary member of the party, the third convention of the NCP witnessed efforts to . . .
- Shocks To Come (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 18, 2006)
Nawab Akbar Bugti's killing could have consequences for the whole region.
- Solace Of Religion (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 18, 2006)
All religions of the world have some irrationalities and are critical of one another — the recent controversy raised by Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on Islam being merely the latest hot point. But if there’s one common enemy all religions have . . .
- Japanese Aid For Mini Hospital At Gandhi Ashram (Hindu, Sandeep Joshi, Sep 18, 2006)
The project is brainchild of famous Gandhian, Nirmala Deshpande
- Krishna Leela In Jeans Ruffles Devotees (Telegraph, Tapas Chakraborty, Sep 18, 2006)
Had he been born in this age, Krishna might have chosen to wear jeans, carried a mobile phone and put on sunglasses to protect his beautiful eyes from the harsh sun. Or he might have chosen to wear the dhoti, Gandhi style, and left his torso bare.
- Pope Says Speech Didn’T Reflect His Personal Opinion (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI said on Sunday that he was “deeply sorry” about the angry reaction to his recent remarks about Islam and holy war, saying the text he quoted did not reflect his personal opinion.
- To Amritsar And Back (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Sep 18, 2006)
It was on Independence Day this year when a group of Pakistani lawmakers, businesspeople, media persons and NGO workers were invited to Amritsar by the South Asia Free Media Association’s India chapter. Safma Pakistan had made arrangements to cross . . .
- A Responsibility We All Share (Hindu, Kofi A. Annan, Sep 18, 2006)
Twelve years ago the U.N., and the world, failed the people of Rwanda in their time of need. Can we now stand by and watch as the tragedy deepens in Darfur?
- Another Feather In Kerala Tourism's Cap (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2006)
The "Honorouble Mention" award that the renovated Arakkal Palace here has won from the UNESCO in its announcement of its Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for 2006 is seen as a recognition of the efforts by the Department of Archaeology and . . .
- Pope's Error Of Judgement (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Sep 18, 2006)
Despite the lip service by President Bush and Pope Benedict to isolate the jihadi fringe, by their words and deeds they have succeeded in accomplishing exactly the opposite
- What A Raja Has To Do (OutLook, Manohar Singh Gill, Sep 18, 2006)
Good for a long train or air journey. The tale is interesting and amusing, and describes a period which, thank God, can never be again.
- Living Under Constant Terror (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Sep 18, 2006)
After the Mumbai serial explosions in July, we have witnessed blasts in Malegaon, Maharashtra, in which 38 innocent people were killed and hundreds injured.
- A Prayer In Fudomyoo’S Shrine (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Harish Bhat tells us the story about how Naritasaan Temple, shrine of Fudomyoo in Japan was born.
- Mahant’S Resignation Face-Saving Exercise, Says Board Ceo (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Mahant Deependra Giri, custodian of Chhari Mubarak of Lord Shiva, has cited “the raising of artificial Shivalingam having hurt the sentiments of pilgrims and the decision to preserve the holy Lingam through artificial means” as reasons, among others, for
- Simmering Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
The much publicised ceasefire declared by Comrade Prachanda and his thugs in Nepal, which has been used by Comrade Sitaram Yechury and his unabashed admirers in the UPA Government to claim the mainstreaming of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), is . . .
- Smiling Again (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Sep 17, 2006)
The Manjushree Vidyapith Orphanage in Arunachal Pradesh, against heavy odds, keeps the hopes of many children alive.
In 1998 Lama Thupten quit his job, purchased seven acres of land with his own savings and opened the first orphanage of Arunachal Prades
- Beyond The Urgent (Hindu, Anita Joshua, Sep 17, 2006)
Edward Luce, former South Asia bureau chief of Financial Times, talks about his book on India and on aspects of modern Indian political life.
- Sculptural Perfection (Hindu, Aruna Chandaraju, Sep 17, 2006)
The Somnathpur temple is one of the most exquisite specimens of Hoysala temple art.
- Crossroads Of Celtic Culture (Hindu, SMITA IYENGAR , Sep 17, 2006)
The open air ruins of Celtic monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise in Central Ireland is a spectacular heritage site.
- Is Management Affecting Technology? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 17, 2006)
Congratulations to the IIM graduates getting the gigantic start-up salary package! This attractive package and benefits have fascinated people so much in India that a management storm has started.
- Where The Past Still Lives (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
It is very difficult to escape the past in Mussoorie, pervaded by a genteel colonial air.
- Box-Office Suicide (Telegraph, Ruchir Joshi, Sep 17, 2006)
Often simple moments are the most revealing. In 1993, I made a film called Tales from Planet Kolkata and was invited to show it at the Oberhausen Film Festival in Germany.
- A Native In Alien Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Rajesh Bhat, Sep 17, 2006)
Visiting Kashmir is always an obsession for any Kashmiri Pandit in exile.
- 1993 Blasts And Lessons In Delay (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Sep 17, 2006)
If we learn one thing from the Mumbai bomb blasts case it should be that the wheels of justice must never be allowed to move so slowly again.
- The Necessity Of Inequality (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Sep 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh quoted Pandit Nehru in his Independence Day address to the nation to the effect that "the two challenges before a free India was to end the ancient scourge of poverty, ignorance and disease and end the inequality of . . .
- Anita’S Story (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
In the turbulent last years of the Raj, an Indian maharaja defied convention and married a Spanish flamenco dancer, who was then barely 17.
- Kali And The Law (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 17, 2006)
All visitors to the Kalighat temple will be relieved by the verdict of the Calcutta high court that removes the pandas from having anything to do with the temple and its rituals.
- Twin Temples Of Gandharadi (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Located 14 km from Boudh, the district headquarters of Boudharaj in Orissa, are the twin temples of Gandharadi. Dedicated to Siddhesvar Shiva and Nilamadhava Vishnu, respectively, they hold great significance when it comes to temple architecture.
- Temple On Agenda, Vhp Targets Sonia (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Sep 17, 2006)
Signalling the return to hardline Hindutva line, the VHP on Saturday formally revived the Ayodhya issue and targeted Congress president Sonia Gandhi, accusing her of seeking to divide the Sant Samaj through Dwarka Shankaracharya, Swami Swaroopanand . . .
- Khajuraho Flies Back On Indian Map (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
As the plane banks for the last time before hitting the small runway of Khajuraho, the rain clouds clear.
- Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terrorism: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
"A message must emanate from us that we are united in our desire to fight and eliminate the scourge of terrorism''
Vital concerns such as poverty, ignorance and disease should not be ignored
`Our problems are global, so must our solutions be' .
- Indian Mp In March For A Hindu Nepal (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Sep 16, 2006)
Yogi Adityanath, BJP MP from Gorakhpur, threw his weight behind two die-hard royalist former generals of Nepal army, as they led a “Hindu march” in the heart of the capital today, defying prohibitory orders to demand that Nepal become a Hindu . . .
- Simmering Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
The much publicised ceasefire declared by Comrade Prachanda and his thugs in Nepal, which has been used by Comrade Sitaram Yechury and his unabashed admirers in the UPA Government to claim the mainstreaming of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), is . . .
- Colourful Beginning For Humanity (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 16, 2006)
Lawrence Barham has been studying tools and other artefacts left by ancient humans at a site in Zambia. He says the range of mineral pigments, or ochres, found there hints at the use of paint, perhaps to mark the body. If correct, it would push . . .
- Cm Questions Two Cds’ Authenticity (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a counter attack against the Opposition Congress leaders who have urged the governor to dismiss his government in the wake of mining bribery episode.
- The Meditative State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Yoga has been defined in the Bhagavad Gita as skill in action in the context of Karma yoga and as the state which is totally free from sorrow.
- Koda To Be Sworn In As Jharkhand Cm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibtey Razi has invited UPA leader and Chief Minister- designate Madhu Koda to form the next government in Jharkhand.
- Pope’S Jihad Remarks Spark Muslim Anger (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Muslims deplored today remarks on Islam by Pope Benedict and many of them said the Catholic leader should apologise in person to dispel the impression that he had joined a campaign against their religion.
- Chinese & Islamic (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 16, 2006)
Orthodoxy among Chinese Muslims is on the rise but Chinese Islam retains characteristics that set it apart.
- Limits Of Judicial Authority (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Sep 16, 2006)
A case against the judiciary encroaching on the domains of the legislature and the executive.
- India Moving Forward `On A Remarkably Stable Trajectory' (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 16, 2006)
Edward Luce's book In Spite of the Gods takes one on a quick ride across an India characterised as much by a `schizophrenic economy' and shrewd businessmen as by vedantic detachment and Gandhiji's legacy. D. MURALI recommends this meandering read.
- Kofi Airs World’S Deep Concern (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 16, 2006)
UN Chief Kofi Annan has said that most Middle East leaders he recently conferred with considered the Iraq war ‘a real disaster’.
- Home Stay Facility Gets Ready To Host Tourists For Dasara (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
It ensures comfortable stay for tourists and extra income for local residents It ensures comfortable stay for tourists and extra income for local residents
- Bjp, Vhp Tightlipped Over Pope's Remarks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday preferred to maintain silence on remarks reportedly made by the Pope, perceived by some as anti-Islam.
- Back To Gondwanaland (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
An expedition starting in Asia and across the length of Africa by road, in an effort to retrace the long-lost land link between the continents.
- Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terrorism: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
We must be united in eliminating the scourge, he says
- Elderly Woman Murdered, Two Held (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Policemen apprehend the accused within hours after the crime was committed
- Uk Terror Has Isi, Kashmir Links (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The much dreaded ISI-Al Qaida-Taliban-Kashmiri militant nexus has come to light in a London courtroom where the hearing in the March 2004 fertiliser bomb terror trial is on.
- Japan Gets Glance Of ‘Serene’ Heir (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Japan on Friday got its first glance at Prince Hisahito, the long-awaited heir to the throne, who had a full head of hair and slept calmly in his mother’s arms as he was brought out of the hospital.
- Pm: Nam Should Not Be Ambiguous On Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Warning that NAM cannot be ambiguous on the issue of terrorism if it wants to be relevant, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told its leaders to unitedly fight the scourge and not allow the forces of extremism to distract the world’s attention . . .
- Plight Of The Original Americans (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 15, 2006)
By all accounts, the United States of America is a unique experiment in human history.
- Into The Void (Telegraph, AVEEK SEN , Sep 15, 2006)
Vikram Chandra’s masterly new novel — exactly 900 pages long — starts with a white pomeranian, Fluffy, flying out of the window in upper-middle-class Mumbai: “Fluffy screamed in her little lap-dog voice all the way down, like a little white . . .
- Lubricating The Consumer Boom (Daily Excelsior, M.N. Minocha, Sep 15, 2006)
Much has been said about the boom in the consumer goods industry in India. Along with manufacturers of various consumer durables, finance companies are also getting into the act. Great fortunes have been made in fuelling and lubricating the . . .
- Revitalising Tourism In J&k (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 15, 2006)
Tourism the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir State's economy of late has been accorded top priorities by Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad to be rejuvenated and for this purpose his bold initiatives can be . . .
- Krishna Jayanthi Celebrated (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Colourful processions, organised by Balagokulam, marked Sri Krishna Jayanthi celebrations on Thursday. Hundreds of children dressed up as Krishna participated in the `Shobhayatra' taken out in the evening.
- Thousands Partake Of Ashtami Rohini Feast In Aranmula Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Vallasadya, which is believed to bring good fortune, held with religious fervour
- Bmp Begins Work On Overbridge On Vrishabhavathi Valley (Hindu, Anil Kumar Sastry, Sep 15, 2006)
If everything goes as planned, in a year's time, the KIMCO Junction on Mysore Road will become signal-free and traffic on the congested stretch between the junction and Gali Anjaneyaswamy Temple could flow smoothly.
- Agro, Eco-Tourism Complex Opened At Icrisat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Place offers placid ambience amidst scenic dry land
Site is located in erstwhile Manmool village
Place comprises castle, running track, etc.
Manmool has historic significance.
- Rs.300 Crore To Be Sought From Centre For Wasteland Development . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
For overall development of 60,000 hectares, says Perambalur Collector Anil Meshram
- Enduring Freedom Or Enduring Musharraf? (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 15, 2006)
Under the US leadership, the so-called war against terrorism has essentially become a war against Al Qaeda, but there are other adversaries too. To win against them all, US has to realise that freedom and Musharraf do not go together.
- Elaborate Rituals Mark Krishna Janmashtami At Udupi Math (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated traditionally here on Thursday. The Sri Krishna Math was the centre of all religious activities connected with Krishna Janmashtami.
- Telengana Tantrum (Frontline, S. Nagesh Kumar, Sep 15, 2006)
The Telengana Rashtra Samithi seeks to force the statehood issue with the resignation of its two leaders from the Union Cabinet.
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