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Articles 4821 through 4920 of 9735:
- Heritage Status Sought For Fort At Gingee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
Proposal on Kailasanathar Temple also sent to UNESCO
- 25 Killed In Maoist Attack (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
Activists of anti-naxalite campaign targeted in Chhattisgarh
Twenty-five persons were killed and several injured in a landmine blast at Erraboru village in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.
- No Compromise On Capability (Tribune, Man Mohan Singh, Mar 01, 2006)
THE article has been excerpted from the statement made by the Prime Minister in Parliament on February 27on civilian nuclear energy cooperation with the United States.
- Naxalites Kill 25 Tribesmen (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 01, 2006)
In stepped-up violence, Naxalites ambushed two trucks killing at least 25 tribesmen and injuring 34 others, besides hijacking a third truck carrying about 125 villagers in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district.
- No Agreements To Be Signed During (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 01, 2006)
As the US President George W. Bush begins his maiden passage to India tomorrow evening, no agreements will be signed between the two sides — not because there aren’t any but because that is Mr Bush’s personal style.
- Aiadmk, Dpi Seal Electoral Pact (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Feb 28, 2006)
Thirumavalavan satisfied with allotment of nine seats
- Making Of Carnatic Music (Hindu, PUSHPA SUNDAR, Feb 28, 2006)
Traces the traditional music's adaptation to the postcolonial social realities
- Cultural Patronage Of The Marathas (Hindu, V. Gopalakrishna, Feb 28, 2006)
The patronage extended by Thanjavur Maratha kings to literature, music, dance-drama and religion is well known in the history of Tamil Nadu. These rulers were highly learned in literature and music, and they continued the tradition of fostering scholars a
- Tiger Terrain Again (Hindu, ANAND SANKAR, Feb 28, 2006)
Prerna Singh Bindra's book, The King and I, claims to take a new approach in writing about wildlife conservation
- Militants Killed In Saudi Gun Battle (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 28, 2006)
Slain men linked to attack on oil site
Saudi security forces have killed five more militants, who could be linked to the perpetrators of Friday's foiled attack on Abqaiq refinery, the world's largest, in Saudi Arabia.
- Terror Scene (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Feb 28, 2006)
How is the terror scene in the country especially in the State? If seen in terms of structure and statistics one will find that the monster of terrorism continues to raise its ugly heads in different manners.
- A Stimulating Study (Telegraph, VIMALA RAMACHANDRAN, Feb 28, 2006)
The independent ASER 2005 survey revealed that India’s school system is not geared to help children learn, writes Vimala Ramachandran
- State Of Liberation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
Liberation from bondage being the goal of human birth, the systems of Vedanta interpret the state of release according to the fundamental concepts of their philosophies. The Advaita philosophy is categorical that Jivanmukti . . .
- "We Cannot Accept Safeguards On Our Indigenous Fast Breeder Programme" (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 28, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says the decision on what facilities may be identified as civilian will be made by India alone, and not by anyone else.
- Enduring Cultural Traditions Of India (Hindu, Prema Nandakumar , Feb 28, 2006)
Reinterpretation of India's cultural heritage for the modern youth
- N-Ties, Kashmir On Bush’S Pak Agenda (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
Civilian nuclear technology cooperation will be on the agenda of President George W Bush when he meets President General Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad this week.
- Pak-Us Talks To Focus On Kashmir, Terrorism: Fo (News International, Mariana Baabar, Feb 28, 2006)
President George W Bush will be paying a two-day official visit to Pakistan later this week, the dates and timings for which are not being announced for security reasons. Both sides will focus on a wide range of issues besides Kashmir, terrorism and ...
- Self-Governance Being Discussed With India (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2006)
The Foreign Office said on Monday that Pakistan and India were discussing at various levels the proposal of self-governance in Kashmir.
- Control Of Indian Ocean Vital, Says Former Army Chief (Hindu, John L. Paul, Feb 28, 2006)
The Indian Ocean is the most important ocean in the world and those who control it control the world, General V. N. Sharma (Retd), who was Army Chief from 1988 to 1990, said.
- Bush India Trip To Spur Undertapped Business Ties (Reuters, Paul Eckert, Feb 28, 2006)
U.S. President George W. Bush will share the spotlight on his trip to India this week with corporate moguls from both countries who will try to cut India's red tape and intensify the country's economic reforms.
- ‘I Ask Myself What Exactly I Want To Do With Dance. I Want To Reinvent, Repossess It’ (Indian Express, Malvika Sarukkai, Feb 28, 2006)
Malvika Sarukkai has won acclaim in India and abroad for her Bharatnatyam performances and lecture demonstrations.
- Poll Proposals: More Unrest In Bangladesh (Deccan Herald, Hassan Shahriar, Feb 28, 2006)
Bangladesh’s fragile parliament has again become tumultuous since Sheikh Hasina’s Opposition Awami League party returned to House on February 12 ending 16 months of boycott, but it may not last long, as Prime Minister Khaleda Zia . . .
- From "China Fear" To "China Fever" (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Feb 27, 2006)
China's deft diplomacy is drawing other nations to it: as a model for development, a source and destination for investment, and a trading partner.
- ``Urban Development Cannot Supersede Environment Concern'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Executive acting under public trust could not abdicate natural resource: Court
- Lakhs Offer Prayers At Siva Temples (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Religious fervour and gaiety marks Maha Sivaratri
- Paying Back In Kind (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Feb 27, 2006)
Most people are ambivalent about ‘brain drain.’ On one hand, it’s hard to blame young doctors or teachers or engineers from poor countries for moving to rich countries where the pay is higher, the working conditions are better, and . . .
- Nepali Troops Kill 16 Maoist Rebels In Clash - Army (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Nepali soldiers killed at least 16 Maoist rebels on Sunday in fighting in the west of the revolt-torn Himalayan nation, the army said.
- Residents Venture Back Out As S.Lanka Violence Ebbs (Reuters, Peter Apps, Feb 27, 2006)
People have returned to the streets in Sri Lanka's multi-ethnic east after talks between the government and Tamil Tigers pulled the island back from the brink of war, but distrust remains.
- Over 350 Sena Activists Arrested (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Over 350 Shiv Sena activists were arrested from different parts of the city on Sunday as they proceeded towards the Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer `jalabhishek' en masse on the occasion of Shivratri, police said.
- Cultural Extravaganza At Chalukya Utsav (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
The land of Chalukyan Kings wore a festive look on Sunday evening as part of “Chalukya Utsav”.
- Marine Chief Axed By Arroyo (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
The chief of the Philippines’ marines was relieved of his command on Sunday as the government tightened a net around politicians and military brass it accuses of plotting to overthrow President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
- Mysteries Of Budget-Making (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Feb 27, 2006)
While Budget analysts concentrate mainly on the tax proposals, they would do well to linger a while on other aspects, such as the composition of resources raised, including extra budgetary resources of PSUs. Indeed, given the months . . .
- Rosetta Stone And Decay Of Culture (Deccan Herald, Vasudev Murthy, Feb 27, 2006)
The ‘forgetting’ of cultural heritage, encouraged by our government, is a reality
- Here, It’S Bjp-Congress Vs Naxalites (Indian Express, Vivek Deshpande, Feb 27, 2006)
In the last six months, scores have been killed in the war between Naxalites and the government-backed tribal army, Salva Judum, in South Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. But it never made it to national headlines or political debates because . . .
- Al Qaeda Says It Carried Out Saudi Oil Plant Attack (Reuters, Souhail Karam, Feb 25, 2006)
Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for Friday's attack on a Saudi oil facility at Abqaiq, when security forces fired at suicide bombers trying to storm the world's biggest oil processing plant.
- Kunti's Haunt (Hindu, KISHORE PATWARDHAN, Feb 25, 2006)
Kunti Betta offers a nice break from stretched city nerves
- Only Images Of Tipu's Souvenirs Remain (Hindu, R. Krishna Kumar, Feb 25, 2006)
Several artefacts of the `Tiger of Mysore' were taken away by the British
- Nothing To Cheer For Kerala In Railway Budget Proposals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Survey of two lines to be completed by 2007
Despite lobbying by the State Government and the Opposition MPs for more allocation, the developmental needs of the railway network in the State have not been addressed to in the Railway Budget presented ...
- A Spineless Nation (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Feb 25, 2006)
No book I have read depressed me more than B N Tandon's PMO, Diary II The Emergency (Konark).
- Justice Triumphs (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 25, 2006)
For modern day Neros, a reminder from the court: you have to pay for your fiddling
- Arroyo Declares Emergency (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo on Friday proclaimed a state of national emergency and ordered the arrest of key military officers for allegedly leading a plot to topple her government.
- Ap University On Bush List (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
US President George Bush is likely to visit the prestigious Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University and the Indian School of Business at Gacchibowli, during his four-hour visit to Hyderabad on March 3.
- More Blood-Letting In Iraq (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 25, 2006)
According to reports, gunmen shot dead 130 people in two days of violence in Iraq sparked by bombing of the shrine in Samarra and reprisals against mosques elsewhere in the country. UN envoy to Iraq Ashraf Qazi has invited Iraqi political and . . .
- Ravenous And Bird-Brained (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 25, 2006)
It’s the presence of certain birds — rather than their absence — that has been construed as a portent of things to come.
- ‘Bird-Brained’ In Bikaner (Tribune, Chetna Keer Banerjee, Feb 25, 2006)
With bird flu in the air and stories in the media flying faster than the avians, birdwatching has overnight turned into a national pastime. Our cricket-crazed countrymen are suddenly more busy counting the number of roosters falling, . . .
- The India Option (Daily Times, Charles Tannock, Feb 24, 2006)
The world is beginning to notice that India has nearly the same number of people as China, plus a more benign system of government. China hawks in both India and the West dream that “strategic partnership” will link the world’s great democracies.
- Let Them Eat Cake! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 24, 2006)
For a leader with a reputation for getting partymen to toe the line, the response of AIADMK workers to J Jayalalithaa’s 58th birthday celebrations seems out of tune, to say the least. Despite the Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK general-secretary’s decree . . .
- State Rapidly Losing Its Forest Cover (Hindu, VANI DORAISAMY, Feb 24, 2006)
Forests account for only 17.5 per cent of the total area
What little is left is under severe stress and mostly degraded
"Adequate attention not paid to assess biodiversity"
Nilgiris tops the list of district-wise forest cover
- Beating About The Bush! (Daily Excelsior, Vazeeruddin, Feb 24, 2006)
If forthrightness is the very antithesis of diplomacy, it needs to be said that both the Indian and the US establishments are diplomatic to a fault! Suddenly it has been made known to the nation that one more round of talks . . .
- Of Gags And Licences (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Feb 24, 2006)
On February 21, a court in Austria sentenced the British “historian”, David Irving, to three years’ imprisonment for denying the Nazi Holocaust against Jews in a speech made to a neo-Nazi meeting as far back as 1989.
- What Will The Cm Learn On The Road? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Feb 24, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy’s flying visits to Tiptur, Shravanabelagola and Hirekerur within ten days of promising that he would mostly travel across the State by road underlines the disconnect between public relations and practice.
- Sting In The Tail! (Indian Express, V. N. Kakar, Feb 24, 2006)
The honourable director-general of malaria control was taking his biannual pre-monsoon meeting of directors to review the national malaria control programme.
- Steadfast Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Meditation on God with true love and devotion is the means of Bhakti Yoga. In a discourse, Sri Goda Venkateswara Sastrigal pointed out that Kunti's exceptional devotion to Lord Krishna was strengthened because of the affliction and . . .
- Preserving Manuscripts (Hindu, Abdul Latheef Naha, Feb 24, 2006)
The need to preserve manuscripts is increasingly felt these days. The National Manuscript Mission, a Central agency, has launched a campaign to create awareness among people about the importance of protecting various kinds of manuscripts.
- Introduce Values In Education (Daily Excelsior, Lt Col R K Langar, Feb 23, 2006)
In ancient days, India followed the Gurukul system of education where students were placed under direct supervision of teacher. Indian sacred literature like the Vedas and Upanishads formed the core of teaching.
- Long Way To Go (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
If one looks at the progress made under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in the State one will be somewhat disappointed.
- Huntington’S Forebodings (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Feb 23, 2006)
Followers of the great Semitic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam share a common belief in the Old Testament.
- Resisting Filial Pulls (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 23, 2006)
Better late than not at all. By suspending from the party Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and 39 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the Janata Dal (Secular) high command has brought to an end an untenable state of affairs in the organisation.
- For Peace Of Mind (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
Bhakti is the flow of a spontaneous attachment towards God. It springs from the awareness of His Supreme nature that is multi-faceted and multidimensional. The Bhagavata Purana, hailed as a repository of Bhakti, is an invaluable guide . . .
- Bird Flu: Intensive Farming Link (Hindu, John Vidal, Feb 23, 2006)
Animal farming and man's intrusion into the environment are major factors in the spread of new diseases.
- India Will Sign Two Unesco Conventions On Culture, Heritage (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 23, 2006)
India will be a signatory to UNESCO conventions on promotion of cultural diversity and intangible heritage, Secretary to the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Neena Ranjan, said in Mysore on Wednesday.
- Bird Flu Scare Sends Royal Ravens Indoors (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The ravens at the Tower of London have been moved indoors to protect them from the threat of bird flu, the man in charge of the royal birds has said.
- Signature Campaign For Classical Language Status To Kannada (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Gulbarga-based organisation takes the initiative
Sankalana' to launch the campaign on February 25
Volunteers of the organisation to go to different colleges, universities and schools to collect signatures
- Bird Flu Spreads Further, Thousands Tested In India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
The H5N1 strain of bird flu was confirmed in Hungary and Croatia on Tuesday as the deadly virus spread around the globe, while EU officials considered measures to vaccinate millions of birds in France and the Netherlands.
- `Temple Renovation Being Carried Out In Accordance With Religious Norms' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Work going on at Talacauvery and Bhagamandala temples
35 per cent of renovation work has been completed
It will be completed by May next
The project cost has escalated from Rs. 10.5 crores to Rs. 12.65 crores
- India's Ties With Iran As Strong As Ever: Ahamed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
In the first high-level contact between the two countries since the February 4 International Atomic Energy Agency's vote, Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed met Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday and said bilateral relations . .
- U.S. And India Part Company On Nepal (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Feb 22, 2006)
Washington has denounced an agreement between the Maoists and the Nepalese parliamentary parties that New Delhi sets much store by.
- In Japan, Finding One's Roots Is No Problem (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Tracing one's roots in some detail beyond 10 or even five generations may be difficult for many, but not for Professor Noboru Karashima. The respected Japanese scholar specialising in Indian studies says he has records of his ancestors, . . .
- Heritage Project For Kochi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
Fundacao Oriente, a Lisbon-based cultural, philanthropic and social organisation, is working on a heritage conservation project titled "Reanimation Kochin" in collaboration with the Kerala Government and the Our Lady of Hope Church, Vypeen.
- A Quantum Leap (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Feb 22, 2006)
Not many realize the significance of Chirac’s visit to India
The Elysee Palace, it would seem, has no faith in astrology. If its present occupant, Jacques Chirac, had faith in soothsayers — like politicians in India and elsewhere in the Orient
- Renovation Of Big Temple Tower In Thanjavur Completed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 22, 2006)
As a prelude to mahakumbabishekam to be held next year
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has completed the renovation of Keralandhagan tower at the entrance of the Big Temple.
- Six Poll Panel Teams To Oversee Rolls Verification (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Feb 22, 2006)
They will ascertain if claims are being disposed of as per Election Commission norms
The panels will cover all 30 districts, with each team taking care of five districts Team members likely to meet Chief Electoral Officer Naresh Gupta . . .
- Jinnah And The Bag Of Jewels (Daily Times, Mian Ijaz Ul Hassan, Feb 22, 2006)
Mr Jinnah asked, “How long does the British Indian Railway run through the state?” Maulvi Ghulam Hussain answered, “About 300 miles, sir”. Mr Jinnah then informed, “According to their own rules, British owe one hundred and twenty million . . .
- Cultural Treasure Trove (Hindu, C. S. Ramakrishnan, Feb 21, 2006)
Collection of articles on the cultural glory of India from the time of the Vedas
- Sri Aurobindo On Speech (Hindu, GODAVARISHA MISHRA, Feb 21, 2006)
Sri Aurobindo on the origin of human speech by analysing Sanskrit language
- Law Of Contempt-Ii (Statesman, Sudhanshu Ranjan, Feb 21, 2006)
The Supreme Court has accepted that its power in this regard was limited. One Handwari Lal, in his reply to an SLP filed against a majority judgment of Punjab and Haryana High Court by Dr Ram Gopal in 1986,
- Hampi Is A Very Special Heritage Site, Says Visiting Unesco Representative (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 21, 2006)
It has potential to attract more international tourists: Minja Yang
- Iran, Upa ‘Minorityism’ Targeted In Ls (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Feb 21, 2006)
The BJP signalled a return to full-fledged Hindutva while the Samajwadi Party and the CPI(M) sharply criticised the UPA government’s economic and foreign policies in course of the debate on the motion of thanks on the President’s address that began . . .
- Cartoons: Spontaneous Rage? Look At Drama, Well-Scripted (Indian Express, AMAN SHARMA, Feb 21, 2006)
Inspecting a new stage erected outside his residence in Meerut’s Gola Kuan, Uttar Pradesh Minister for Haj and Minority Welfare, Haji Yakoob Qureshi, tells his aides he needs a loudspeaker too. ‘‘I have a sore throat now.
- Fading Options (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 21, 2006)
Rulers who steal the people’s freedoms must be prepared to face the consequence of their actions.
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