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Articles 3821 through 3920 of 9735:
- For Nepal, This Can Be A New Beginning (Indian Express, Deb Mukharji, Apr 24, 2006)
The seven party alliance in Nepal have shown wisdom and foresight in rejecting the terms offered by the King of Nepal in his proclamation of April 21.
- Mughal-E-Azam Screened In Lahore, Taj Mahal’S Next (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Apr 24, 2006)
The official screening of the two Bollywood films — Mughal-e-Azam and Taj Mahal in Lahore and Karachi this week — will be yet another milestone in the journey to normalise relations between the two estranged neighbours.
- Art And The Auction House (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 24, 2006)
Despite the current euphoria, India struggles to emerge as a true superpower. A key reason is the nation's developmental vision lacks originality from within. India has underutilised and virtually destroyed its artistic and cultural heritage . . .
- Elusive Peace In Sri Lanka (Tribune, Shylashri Shankar, Apr 24, 2006)
The peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE have not made any headway.
- Value Of People’S Power (Tribune, S. D. Muni , Apr 24, 2006)
Events can throw up parallel government in Nepal
- Manmohan, Merkel Open Hanover Fair (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and German Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday on jointly inaugurated the Hanover Fair, where the rising Asian economy that is emerging as a magnet for global investment is the partner country after 22 years.
- Indo-Myanmar Relations (Daily Excelsior, Indu Prakash Singh, Apr 24, 2006)
The military rule in Myanmar is on the agenda of the UN General Assembly beginning September 20.
- Global Steel Industry Development (Daily Excelsior, MAHENDRA VED, Apr 24, 2006)
Lakshmi Narayan Mittal's bid to purchase European steel consortium Arcelor is the latest example of how the Empire can strike back at its erstwhile colonisers, and how the Europeans turn tail and indulge in protectionism to keep ''these Indians'' out.
- Troops Must Stay In Helmand: Reid (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Coalition troops must continue war against Taliban and Al Qaeda militants in Afghanistan to prevent their return to power, Britain’s visiting defence secretary said on Sunday.
- Nature's Splendour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
Kaziranga is an example of how an area can regain its natural vitality if given due protection.
- Squaring The Circle (Hindu, GEETA DOCTOR, Apr 23, 2006)
The Ramanujan-Hardy story finds a new equation with a film on their relationship.
- So Many Shades (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
Drawing with coloured pencils is not a spontaneous art and Jay Varma is a master of this medium.
- Travel Guides (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
"From the heights of the Himalayas to the majesty of the Taj Mahal enjoy the Eastern delights of India with this essential guide. Unique cutaways and 3D pictures take you on a visual tour round holy temples and the top nature reserves.
- Protests Swelling On The Streets Of Nepal (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 23, 2006)
At the end of the day, the King has simply not accepted the fact that state authority lies with the people: Communist Party
"The King is not paying any attention to the peoples' aspirations"
India has placed itself out of step with Nepalese . . .
- King Offer Rejected, Fury On (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Apr 23, 2006)
Even 24 hours after Nepal’s most hated King Gyanendra said he had returned power to people, nothing changed in the turmoil-torn kingdom.....
- Stones Come Alive (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 23, 2006)
The town of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh gets its name from the Khajur trees growing in abundance there, writes Ambuja Narayan.
- More Than Shia-Sunni Strife (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Apr 22, 2006)
Sectarianism is spreading fast in Pakistan. The emerging polarisation is between the Barelvis and the Deobandis
- Bjp Opposes India's Military Role In Nepal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
The BJP has opposed any military intervention by India in Nepal and asserted that both Constitutional monarchy and functional democracy were important for the Himalayan Kingdom.
- Nepal Faces King-Size Questions (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Apr 22, 2006)
India, whose involvement was as inevitable as it was active, should be relieved at the Nepal king finding favour with democracy again. Gyanendra’s announcement is in line with the Indian prescription to tide over the current crisis.
- Malaysia Demolishes Century-Old Hindu Temple In Kuala Lampur (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Malaysian authorities have demolished a century-old Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, bulldozing the building as devotees cried and begged them to stop, Hindu groups said today.
- Us Gave Nepal A Piece Of Its Mind (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
US pressure may have contributed to Nepal King Gyanendra’s decision to restore democracy to his kingdom.
- Nepal King Agrees To Cede Power (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Asks seven-party alliance to name new premier; Opposition says offer is not enough
- Difficult Customer (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Apr 22, 2006)
The supreme regional umpire cannot afford to take sides
- Protests Resume In Nepal Despite King's Offer (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Apr 22, 2006)
Tens of thousands of people held anti-monarchy protests across Nepal on Saturday despite the king's promise to restore multi-party democracy, saying they wanted his powers limited by a new constitution.
- Horrors That Don’T Go Away (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 22, 2006)
When I am in Mumbai I stay on Marine Drive and happened to be there last Monday when the chief minister and other dignitaries gathered to launch the Rs 130 crore scheme that will hopefully turn this city’s most famous road into the magnificent promena
- Nepal Opposition Rejects King’S Offer, Promises More Protests (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
King Gyanendra asked the opposition to name a new prime minister to run Nepal, but the three main parties said that was not enough and vowed pro-democracy protests would go on.
- In Nepal, The Beginning Of The End (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Apr 22, 2006)
People power has forced Gyanendra to cede executive power. But only a democratically elected Constituent Assembly can bring the people true sovereignty.
- The King's Proclamation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 22, 2006)
This is the full text (unofficial translation) of the address to the nation by King Gyanendra of Nepal on April 21:
- Throw Open The Books, Let's See What Everyone Earns (Hindu, Polly Toynbee , Apr 22, 2006)
Trust and social glue are corroded by pay secrecy and the greed-is-good culture. Transparency would change all that.
- Going Ganga (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
Varanasi is easily among the most frequented places in the country by world-weary travellers. Artists, writers, backpackers and hipsters - from Beat poet Allen Ginsberg to pop diva Tina Turner, popular filmmakers to classical singers, thousands of . . .
- Amcs Plan To Showcase Global Products In India (Business Line, Nilanjan Dey, Apr 22, 2006)
Idea is to use international concepts to promote schemes
At the moment, a significant portion of the domestic asset management industry is on account of foreign fund houses.
- Jaswant Grills Indian Govt Over Nuclear Deal With Us (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Apr 22, 2006)
Criticising the India-United States nuclear deal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former foreign minister Jaswant Singh on Thursday accused the Manmohan Singh government of accepting nuclear arms control and a cap on the nuclear tests . . .
- Heir Today (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 22, 2006)
Gone Tomorrow Divine right of kings means the divine right of anyone who can get uppermost.
Herbert Spencer
- Brief Case: Lungi Lunge (Times of India, K R LAKSHMIKANTAN, Apr 22, 2006)
Only after coming back to Delhi did we come to know that a pilgrim's visit to Vaishno Devi temple would be considered complete only when one visits Bhairon Mandir.
- Temple Festival Held (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Thousands of devotees pull the 300-tonne car fitted with iron wheels made by BHEL It was pushed from behind using bulldozers
- Nepal: India Exults At The Kingly Move (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
India which had mounted immense pressure over the last one year on Nepal’s King Gyanendra to restore democracy in the Himalayan kingdom, welcomed the king’s Friday vow to transfer power to a government constituted by the Opposition Seven Party Alliance.
- Bird Flu: Like Mad Cow Disease, Is It A Revenge Of The Victims? (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Apr 21, 2006)
While even humans have the right to kill for food, no other species on this planet subject their victims to calculated, cold-blooded savagery because they are a source of food. One should live and . . .
- Nepal Out On The Streets; Police Fire At Protesters (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Over 30,000 people who had walked in from surrounding villages began marching along the main road to the heart of Kathmandu
- Ball In King's Court: Karan (Pioneer, Shobori Ganguli, Apr 21, 2006)
Amid indications that Nepal's King Gyanendra may not be tuned to India's roadmap for democracy in the Himalayan kingdom, the Prime Minister's special envoy Karan Singh on Thursday returned to New Delhi and said the ball is now in the King's court.
- Gyanendra’S Buddies (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 21, 2006)
This is certainly not the most opportune moment for a former Indian foreign minister to fly out to Kathmandu at King Gynanendra’s invitation, when the people of Nepal are seething with a palpable rage against their monarch and are desperate to . . .
- Curfew Clamped, At Least 3 Killed In Kathmandu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Once a placid, hospitable city, Kathmandu turned into Asia’s curfew capital today as the government reportedly extended the 18-hour curfew by seven hours till Friday morning.
- Quest For Liberation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Just as it is necessary for the spiritual aspirant to keep alive his thirst for knowing the ultimate purpose of life, it is equally important for him to receive instruction from a preceptor who is knowledgeable, clear in his ideas and is able to . . .
- Chaos Reigns Over Nepal (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Apr 21, 2006)
Once a placid, hospitable city, Kathmandu turned into Asia’s curfew capital on Thursday as the government clamped down a draconian 18-hour curfew but seething protesters marched in thousands ....
- Memories Of Another Day (Telegraph, ARNAB BHATTACHARYA , Apr 21, 2006)
Bene Israelis represent a tiny Jewish community living peacefully on the western coast of India for centuries.
- King Sends Karan Packing (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Apr 21, 2006)
“Failure” seems to be the only likely word to describe the Prime Minister’s special envoy Karan Singh’s foray to the Nepalese capital. He beat a hasty retreat to Delhi this afternoon, leaving a day earlier than scheduled.
- Town Within A Temple (Hindu, A. SRIVATHSANA, Apr 21, 2006)
An island formed by the Cauvery and its tributary, Srirangam, is unique in many aspects.
- Our Past For Our Future (Indian Express, Jagmohan , Apr 21, 2006)
Fellow citizens, do not touch even one stone...the old buildings, articles, documents; all this is your history, your pride...These words are not those of a sentimental conservationist but of one of the . . .
- Karan Singh Returns With Hope (Tribune, Satish Misra, Apr 21, 2006)
Prime Minister’s Special Envoy Karan Singh today expressed hope that King Gyanendra would make an “announcement” shortly on the political crisis there. “I am optimistic.
- Envoys Embarrass (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 21, 2006)
MEA needs some cleansing
It is just as well that India’s image abroad is only partially fashioned by its diplomatic missions else we could be cutting an even more sorry figure in the wake of recent disgraceful developments.
- Sangh Says It's Time For Democracy (Times of India, Mohua Chatterjee, Apr 21, 2006)
Just when he is faced with a massive pro-democracy upsurge, Nepal's ruler Gyanendra seems to be running out of friends in India as well.
- India Tells King To Urgently Restore Democracy In Nepal (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
A special Indian envoy on Thursday told King Gyanendra of Nepal to restore democracy urgently, as police shot dead three protesters breaking a curfew in the capital.
- For A Democratic Future (Dawn, Imran Khan, Apr 21, 2006)
MICHAEL SCHUEUR, former head of the CIA’s Al Qaeda Unit, warned in an opinion piece in the Washington Times that if the US keeps pushing Gen Musharraf to “do US’s dirty work against his country’s national interest”, he could be toppled and . . .
- Khurana Quits Bjp With A Threat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
"Will unveil sensational sex scandals involving party leaders and reveal behind-the-scenes details of the 1999 hijacking episode"
- Tyres Burn In Nepal Capital Ahead Of Curfew (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Apr 21, 2006)
Anti-monarchy protesters in Nepal burned tyres and threw logs and barbed wire across the streets of the capital Kathmandu on Thursday ahead of a curfew imposed to prevent a march on King Gyanendra's palace.
- Poll Affidavits A Sad Joke? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Apr 21, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s brave declaration while filing her nomination papers that she does not own a car — followed by a similar claim by Buddhadeb Bhattacharya the next day —suggests that the time has come to ask if the filing of affidavits has become a sad joke.
- Nepal King Extends Curfew Ahead Of Protest March (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Nepal's government re-imposed curfew in the capital Kathmandu on Friday after political parties announced they would hold fresh anti-monarchy protests and try to march on King Gyanendra's palace.
- Nengti’S Wedding (Telegraph, AVEEK SEN , Apr 20, 2006)
The journey from Nengti’s village, Gobindopur-Johoratola, into Malda town is incredibly short. It takes about half an hour on a motorcycle.
- Karan And The King (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 20, 2006)
India must save Nepal from itself
- Ksa Arbitrating Between Pakistan, India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Saudi Arabia has started an arbitration process between Pakistan and India, Geo television quoted Saudi Deputy Prime Minister Prince Sultan as saying to an Arab news agency.
- India Steps Up Efforts To Resolve Nepal Crisis (Press Trust of India, V Mohan Narayan, Apr 20, 2006)
India today launched a fresh initiative to resolve the political crisis in Nepal where authorities clamped curfew to thwart opposition from holding a massive rally here tomorrow.
- India's Prescription For King Gyanendra (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
As India’s special envoy Karan Singh and foreign secretary Shyam Saran met Nepali Congress leader and former PM G P Koirala in Kathmandu on Wednesday, they bounced off India’s solution to the Nepal crisis:
- The Source Is Still With Us, Say Science And Religion (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 20, 2006)
Science and technology have improved our lives by giving us material abundance. But science has also provided us with weapons of mass destruction.
- India's Emissary (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 20, 2006)
The Government has acted wisely in deciding to send Dr Karan Singh to advise King Gyanendra of Nepal on defusing the crisis sweeping the mountain kingdom.
- Midstream Of Utter Confusion (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Apr 20, 2006)
While the logic of building the Tehri dam can be challenged, the benefits from Sardar Sarovar are hardly questionable, says Anuradha Dutt
- China Skeletons Attest To Medieval War Crime (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 20, 2006)
Chinese archaeologists have unearthed some 30 beheaded skeletons, dating back to more than 2,000 years, from central China’s Henan Province, the cradle of Chinese civilisation.
- I Can’T Give You Anything But Love, She Said. And Did. (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 20, 2006)
Early in her reign, Queen Elizabeth II made Britons an offer they could scarcely refuse.
- Vanvasis’ & Conversions (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 20, 2006)
In keeping with the RSS’s long-standing campaign against the so-called “forcible conversions” of tribals to Christianity, the latest issue of Organiser devotes its entire front page to a report on a “mammoth Vanvasi rally” in interior Orissa . . .
- Katiyar's Entry May Spice Up Contest (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Sonia's winning margin will be "historic"
- Why ‘Kashmir Royal’ As Envoy To Nepal Is Not A Good Idea (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Apr 20, 2006)
At a moment when Nepal needs political surgery, Karan Singh, the Indian special envoy to the Himalayan Kingdom, appears to have landed in Kathmandu with a band-aid.
- Code Of Dharma (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
There are times when individuals are caught in situations where decision-making becomes difficult as moral issues clash with worldly/family ties.
- Crucial Debate (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 20, 2006)
Two important documents have brought to the fore problems, fears and hopes of the Muslim community in the country.
- For Sustainable Development (Daily Excelsior, Diksha Rajput, Apr 20, 2006)
Environmental protection and tourism are closely linked with each other , as vacations and outdoor recreation require a healthy environment.
- Nepal Capital Deserted, Protesters Gather Outside (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Apr 20, 2006)
Anti-monarchy protesters gathered outside the city limits of the Nepali capital Kathmandu on Thursday where a strict curfew has been imposed to block a pro-democracy rally.
- Building Bridges With Myanmar (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Apr 20, 2006)
India's determination to follow an independent policy on issues of its national security was clearly manifested when President APJ Abdul Kalam undertook a State visit to Myanmar within a week of the visit of President George Bush to India.
- Debating On The Future (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Apr 20, 2006)
As in Bengal, the election campaign of the CPI(M) in Kerala shows the deep rifts within the party on . . .
- Myanmar Deserves Attention (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 20, 2006)
India’s determination to follow an independent policy on issues of national security was amply demonstrated by the visit of President Abdul Kalam to Myanmar within a week of the visit of President George Bush to India.
- Intach Awards Presented (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Six landmark buildings from the city selected for the honour These structures that have survived the onslaught of nature's fury are our greatest possessions reminding us of our glorious past, says the Governor
- Peace In Nepal Vital, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here on Wednesday that peace and stability in Nepal was vital to India for more than one reason. "Nepal is a flourishing democracy and all concerned should work to realise these goals," he said.
- Karan Singh Meets Deuba, Koirala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Says he is optimistic about talks he will be holding with the King and political leaders
- India's Ultimatum To Nepal King: Set Up Interim Govt (Pioneer, Rahul Dutta, Apr 19, 2006)
India on Tuesday decided to dispatch Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) president Karan Singh as Special Envoy to Kathmandu on Wednesday with a simple brief:
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