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Articles 1021 through 1120 of 9735:
- The Infinite Mind (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 15, 2006)
The mind is the source of all human actions though the body is given more importance in human interactions with the world. Even an action like opening one's eyelid has its origin in the mind and all actions leave imprints in the mind as memory.
- Pope Tells The Truth (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 15, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI, unlike his predecessor Pope John Paul II, clearly suffers from no illusions about averting the inevitable fullscale clash between civilisations by striking a compact or entering into an accommodation with Islam.
- Maoist Pawns Need A King (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Sep 15, 2006)
No positive outcome can be expected from the present opportunistic partnership between Nepal's seven-party alliance and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). Perhaps the only factor they have in common - shared also by the third party in the . . .
- Work Towards Real Democracy (Pioneer, Sunita Vakil, Sep 15, 2006)
For the past several years, Pakistan has been pursuing a duplicitous policy regarding Islamist violence.
- The Sword Of Islam (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 15, 2006)
Theology is inquiry into the rationality of faith. A reason which is deaf to the divine and which relegates religion into the realm of subcultures, says Pope Benedict XVI, is incapable of entering into the dialogue . . .
- Divided And Ruling (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 15, 2006)
Tensions leading up to Muzaffar Beig's resignation as Deputy Chief Minister put the Congress-PDP marriage to the test.
- Bandit Hero (Times of India, Sauvik Chakraverti, Sep 15, 2006)
It is useful, when considering political rulers of ages past, to make a clear distinction between "roving bandits" and "stationary bandits". In English history, Norsemen like Hagar the Horrible go down as "roving bandits" who killed, raped, looted . . .
- Making Indianness Work (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, Sep 14, 2006)
The fulfilment of aspirations of the people of Arunachal Pradesh has taken long and the Union Government must do more, says Vinayshil Gautam
- Ongc Signs Pact With Petrobras Of Brazil (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), India's largest oil producer, has signed an agreement with Petrobras of Brazil for cooperation in oil and gas exploration.
- Captured Live (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
Indian literature, both in English and in the regional languages, has recorded the practice of untouchability in great detail.
- Dancing Divinity (Hindu, ATHREYAATHREYA, Sep 14, 2006)
Keshav, essentially a political cartoonist, uses striking colours and form to portray Krishna and other deities of the Hindu pantheon as well as episodes from well-known tales
- Seize Opportunity For Talks With Ltte, Chidambaram Urges Rajapaksa (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Sep 14, 2006)
``Talks can bring down tensions and halt flow of refugees into India''
- The Eternal Truth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 14, 2006)
The Supreme Being revealed the truth in the scriptures for the sake of humanity after creation and it has come down to this day through successive generations.
- Ponder Over This (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 14, 2006)
The stance taken by Union ministries of tourism and culture vis-à-vis private participation in their affairs gives some food for thought.
- Rash Of Indologists In Russia (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 14, 2006)
Russia should pay more attention to Indology, a science which studies about India and different aspects of its culture.
- Learning To Shield Our Academic Excellence (Indian Express, Arun Shourie, Sep 14, 2006)
About 8,000 foreign students are studying in India. In Australia, on the other hand, there are about 350,000 — and remember, we add to our numbers every year more than the total population of Australia.
- Before The Storm (Telegraph, SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE, Sep 14, 2006)
A major turbulence is brewing in Manipur. On Monday, the police foiled an attempt by protesters to march through the streets of Imphal over the detention of two human rights activists.
- Nepal Flares Up Against India’S ‘Blunder’ (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Sep 14, 2006)
In yet another display of New Delhi’s ill-advised and ill-timed Nepal policy, the Indian government rushed a consignment of trucks to the Nepalese army, only to be dragged into an intense media controversy.
- Out In The Open (Frontline, S. Dorairaj , Sep 14, 2006)
Tamil Nadu has miles to go before eliminating manual scavenging.
- Bhubaneswar Hotel’S Bias Against Aids Stalls Awareness Programme (Indian Express, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 13, 2006)
We cannot let you use our towels and bedsheets,” the general manager of Hotel Arya Palace in Bhubaneswar told Abraham Kurien, the president of Indian Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS (INP+), when he went to finalise the arrangements for . . .
- Lucky Escape (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 13, 2006)
IT has been an extremely lucky escape for Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, his two ministers, Pratap Singh Bajwa and Chaudhary Jagjit Singh, and other staff members.
- "Good Ties With U.S. Not At The Cost Of Others" (Hindu, N. Ravi, Sep 13, 2006)
Improved relations with all nations vital for development, says Manmohan .
- Directionless At Dehradun (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 13, 2006)
THE meeting of the national executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party ended in Dehradun as tamely as it began.
- Significance Of Janmashtami (Deccan Herald, Swamy Nimishananda , Sep 13, 2006)
Lord Krishna is best pleased when a devotee approaches Him with love.
- To Fight Terror, Sharp Hindutva Our Up Poll Plank, Says Kalyan (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Sep 13, 2006)
If Vande Mataram was the rallying chorus for the BJP’s national executive two days ago, its Chief Ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh said today that “prakhar Hindutva (sharp-edged Hindutva)” will be the key plank for the . . . .
- Iran Assures Iraq Help In Firming Up Security (Indian Express, ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Sep 13, 2006)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made his first official visit to Iran on Tuesday since taking office and planned to ask Tehran to prevent al-Qaeda members believed in Iran from crossing into Iraq to carry out attacks, an Iraqi official said.
- Minister Unveils Plans For Sadhanakeri's Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Bhoomi puja' to be performed on November 1: B. Sriramulu
- Udupi Gearing Up To Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Krishna Janmashtami is on September 14 and Vittal Pindi on September 15
Devotees offer water to the deity through a conch and `Bilva' leaves
Clay idol of Lord Krishna is worshipped and carried in a procession
- Hindi Chini Chai-Chai (Business Line, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 13, 2006)
Tea, introduced to India from China, is on its way back a century and half later.
- Philosophy Of Numbers? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 13, 2006)
If the fetish to acquire VIP registration numbers for their cars wasn’t enough, many Indians display another disturbing trend.
- Tdp Mla Held In Row Over Temple Demolition (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
They allegedly violate prohibitory orders by entering into a mining company
A temple in the mining company was reportedly demolished on September 2
The MLA wanted to examine mining was being taken up at the temple site
Karnataka Chief Minister accus
- Nun Séance (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 13, 2006)
In a city where university and college politics are defined by violence, Lucknow's better-known schools have been oases of relative peace.
- Man Of Wisdom (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 13, 2006)
Self-realisation is described in the scriptures as the ultimate goal of human life attaining which there is nothing more to be gained.
- Forgotten In Peace (Telegraph, BRIJESH D. JAYAL, Sep 13, 2006)
Government has recently announced its intention to form the sixth pay commission following which it is reported that the chairman chiefs of staff committee has requested the government to include a serviceman as a member.
- Nepal Wants Share In Gandhi Legacy, Invites Indian ‘Socialists’ For . . . (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Sep 12, 2006)
In a significant move underlining that Gandhian satyagraha has ramifications beyond India and South Africa and is not the legacy of any one party alone, leaders of the Seven Party Alliance in Nepal have invited a delegation . . .
- Need For Restraint (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 12, 2006)
Why, sir, do you get angry at someone Who is angry with you? What are you going to gain by it? How is he going to lose by it? Your physical anger brings dishonour on yourself; Your mental anger disturbs your thinking. How can the fire in your . . .
- Q&a: 'Archaeology Can Provide Continuous History' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 12, 2006)
Dilip K Chakrabarti is professor of South Asian Archaeology in Cambridge University. In New Delhi recently for the launch of his latest book, The Oxford Companion to Indian Archaeology, Chakrabarti speaks to Avijit Ghosh:
- For Terror Solutions, Think Local (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 12, 2006)
The killing of innocents in Malegaon is a grim reminder that terror has no consideration for faith or penury.
- Freud At 150 (Times of India, ASHIS NANDY, Sep 12, 2006)
This summer the global academe has celebrated, with much flourish, the 150th birth anniversary of Sigmund Freud, one of the four eponymous individuals who have defined the dominant world image in our times the others being Darwin, Marx and Einstein.
- Only In Darkness Do We Appreciate Light (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 12, 2006)
Why does evil exist? How can one recognise and avoid it?
Both good and evil originate in the mind. So do pain and sorrow, joy and happiness. Many times what is welcomed by one person as a great opportunity is shunned by another as a terrible . . .
- Plea To Tap Central Funds For Temple Maintenance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board has suggested to the Tamil Nadu Government that funds earmarked for promotion of heritage tourism by the Union Ministry of Tourism can be tapped for maintenance of very old temples having . . .
- Dasara Itinerary A Treat For Tourists (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
They can witness fireworks atop Chamundi Hills and try out ethnic cuisine
The music festival is the high point of the celebrations
The Naada Habba will be inaugurated by G. Narayan
Yuva Dasara to be held between September 25 and 30.
- An Icon And Her Cult (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Sep 12, 2006)
When I was young, Nehru was my hero. He was an enchanting speaker and a great communicator, and I was quite under his thrall. So I went through school and college without entertaining any doubts about nationalization and commanding heights.
- Landmark Vanishes In Time’S Abyss (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
A nearly 100-year-old building has bit the dust in Bangalore. On Monday when Cash Pharmacy was pulled down, another of the City’s landmarks got obliterated.
- Speak Up (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 12, 2006)
A reporter of this newspaper has walked through this city and come up with a problem that needs to be addressed without delay. He has found dirty water spilling over from choked drains almost all over.
- Sa Deputy President Arrives (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka arrived here this morning on an official visit to India at the invitation of Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. As a departure from normal protocol, she was received at the airport . . .
- Finally, Doing The Right Thing (Pioneer, A Surya Prakash, Sep 12, 2006)
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government's decision at the fag end of the Monsoon Session of Parliament to move for constitution of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to comprehensively examine the ticklish 'office of profit' issue has finally . . .
- Diddy No Longer Diddy (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 12, 2006)
He may have made it to Time magazine’s 2006 list of 100 most influential people. Wikipedia may describe him as “perhaps the first hugely successful music industry executive to successfully jump midstream into an even more hugely successful career as . . .
- Who Is Right, Who Is Wrong? (Pioneer, MC Joshi, Sep 12, 2006)
In the past few weeks, the nation has witnessed a debate on whether singing the National Song should be optional or compulsory.
- Toxic History Books (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 12, 2006)
Those seeking to cleanse history textbooks of toxic 'secular' content have scored an important victory last week with NCERT being instructed by Delhi High Court to issue an advisory against three passages which council officials and their . . .
- Schemes To Promote Tourism Announced (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
Minister for Home and Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said here on Monday that Kozhikode would be given priority while chalking out tourism projects in the Malabar region.
- Rdx Used In Blasts: Police (Hindu, ARUNKUMAR BHATT, Sep 12, 2006)
Forensic lab director confirms findings
Bombs were made of RDX, ammonium nitrate and petroleum
Findings of other laboratories awaited
Police release sketch of third suspect.
- Identity Crisis (Hindu, K. Kunhikrishnan, Sep 12, 2006)
Existential dilemma haunts a girl, picked up and raised by a childless couple. The apparently simple story has dimensions of the sufferings of pretty girls in society and destruction of their individuality. The theme is universal: that oppressed . . .
- Temples In Thevaram (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Sep 12, 2006)
This book provides optimum guidance to the mode of worship in Siva temples besides the list of works in the Saiva canonical literature, list of temples region-wise covered under the Thevaram hymns and the table of the temples in the `Thondai mandalam' .
- Total Detachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 12, 2006)
The manifestations of the Supreme Being in the world from time to time are undertaken with specific purpose, though generally, they are to reinstate Dharma whenever there is threat to it.
- Fear & Anxiety (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 11, 2006)
Abandon all supports and look to me for protection. I shall purify you from the sins of the past; do not grieve.
Bhagavad Gita 18.66
- Lawless Indians (Times of India, Manju Vaish, Sep 11, 2006)
What the devil were the 12 passengers on board the Northwest Airlines from Amsterdam to Mumbai doing, prancing up and down the aisle when the plane was about to take off and the instructions to fasten seat belts had been given?
- Eschew Extremes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
Spiritual aspirants are advised to eschew extremes in life as moderation is the byword for spiritual progress.
- This Is The Third World War (The Financial Express, SANDIPAN DEB, Sep 11, 2006)
When the World Trade Centres came down, they triggered a war that is more complex than any in human history.
- A Just Cause (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 11, 2006)
This is a war between progress and regress
- End Trial By Media: Law Panel (Pioneer, Abraham Thomas, Sep 11, 2006)
The Law Commission has recommended that the Government ensure that journalists covering court proceedings are trained in certain aspects of law.
- Vehicle Of Victory (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Sep 11, 2006)
It’s not easy, but try it. As you read this column, give your complete and undiluted attention to it.
- Hoc Habet (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Sep 11, 2006)
Restraint is not the word sportsmen of today are familiar with.
- Won’T Let It Go (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 11, 2006)
There are some less obvious ways in which terrorism — or anticipated terrorism — can disrupt civilized life.
- Hindi At The United Nations (Daily Excelsior, Arvinder Kaur, Sep 11, 2006)
More people speak Hindi than French, Russian or Arabic, but Hindi is not an official language of the United Nations.
- The One And The Many (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 11, 2006)
Amartya Sen writes in Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny, “a Bangladeshi Muslim is not only a Muslim but also a Bengali and a Bangladeshi, typically quite proud of the Bengali language, literature and music, not to mention the other . . .
- For Happiness, Learn To Sacrifice (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 11, 2006)
The desire to have more is the real cause of our sufferings and to counter this one should start sharing with others whatever one possesses
- Trouble Feared In Jharkhand Today (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
Jharkhand could well be heading towards imposition of President’s Rule.
- `Reservation Is Necessary To Provide Equal Opportunities' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
It is seen only as a temporary solution
- Kochi In The List Of Unesco's Cities Of Living Heritage (Hindu, K.S. Sudhi, Sep 11, 2006)
UNESCO-supported network to be launched at a conference in Jaipur
- Pm Leaves For Brazil, Cuba (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today left for a nine-day visit to Brazil and Cuba to attend the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summits in Brasilia and Harana, respectively.
- Pm Nominated Cpa Vice-Patron (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been nominated vice-patron of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has been elected its president at a meeting of the CPA General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria.
- Epic Haste (New Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Sep 10, 2006)
If there is one word that can synopsise King of Ayodhya, it is “but”. The first of this six-part series began well — fresh, energetic, imaginative.
- A Lifelong Revolutionary (New Indian Express, GEETA DOCTOR, Sep 10, 2006)
It’s strange to contemplate how distant we have become from a country such as Egypt. Even Cairo — that once lively capital of intrigue and adventure, burnished by Francophile longings and Nasserite glory in the after-glow of empire — has now become . . .
- The Forgotten City (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2006)
India has a way of reclaiming its colonial past.
- Uk Is Willing To Talk To Mullah Omar (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Sep 10, 2006)
Only days after Pakistan brokered a deal with the local Taliban in the tribal areas, the United Kingdom has shown interest to talk to former Afghanistan ruler Mullah Omar to achieve peace.
- Flowers And Guns (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 10, 2006)
Guns and roses or, for that matter, flowers and insurgency, are an incongruous combination. But in Mizoram, the two are intertwined, as if destined to be made for each other.
- Freedom Song (New Indian Express, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 10, 2006)
The irony is inescapable. Last month, the country mourned the death of the nonagenarian shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan in Varanasi. The obituaries gushed over his enlightenment and his ability to combine his devotion to Goddess Saraswati with . . .
- `Heritage Walk' To Take Tourists Through Mysore's Culture (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 10, 2006)
Buildings and structures in the heart of the city to be showcased
The concept of Heritage Walk was introduced in 2004
Participants will be given a detailed note on the array of structures to be showcased to them.
- A Sepia Portrait (Hindu, Sudha Mahalingam, Sep 10, 2006)
How does it feel to step into a sepia portrait? You will find out if you visit Toledo, Iberia's Rome, Damascus and Cairo, all rolled into one.
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