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Articles 5121 through 5220 of 9735:
- The Right To Laugh At Gods (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Feb 05, 2006)
Last week newspapers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, in a gesture of solidarity with Denmark, reprinted the Danish cartoons that have enraged the Islamic world because one of them depicts the Prophet Mohammad, and . . .
- If You Ain’T Got Love... (Deccan Herald, Soumya Sitaraman, Feb 05, 2006)
Ruth Vanita’s recent work of non-fiction– Love’s rite: same sex marriage in India and the West– is an interesting and expansive look at societal interpretations of the concept of marriage and its application in particular to same sex unions.
- A Quantum Leap In Ties With Philippines (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
The relations between India and Philippines were taken to a new level with the signing of three agreements in the backdrop of the four-day visit of President A P J Abdul Kalam to this country.
- Literary Odyssey (Hindu, KAUSALYA SANTHANAM, Feb 05, 2006)
Sivasankari on the Knit India project and the manner in which it will deepen our understanding of the country. Excerpts from an interview...
- Shravanabelagola To Soon Be Declared `Sampoorna Nirmala Grama Panchayati' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
All families in five villages under the gram panchayat to have access to toilets
630 families already have access to toilets
Technical support from Karnataka Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
- A Journey Into The Past Through Manuscripts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
Survey of ancient texts under way in Pudukottai district Survey of ancient texts under way in Pudukottai district
- "Power In Every House A Priority" (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Feb 05, 2006)
Golden jubilee celebrations of Neyveli Lignite Corporation inaugurated
- Legend And History (Hindu, THEODORE BASKARAN, Feb 05, 2006)
Historians like David Shulman caution us that legends and folklores should not be discounted as sources of information for history. And India abounds in such tales, which need to be interpreted.
- Tamil Nadu Central Ministers Praised (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
Tamil language, Tamil Nadu and Union Ministers from the State received a special mention in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech on Saturday.
- Dose Of Sunshine (Hindu, KISHORE IYENGAR, Feb 05, 2006)
Penned in a lucid, easy-reading and informal style by India's only officially certified Sommelier and Wine Expert, Magandeep Singh, this handy book is an ideal ready reckoner for anyone interested in the romance, the mystery, the simplicity of wine and ..
- Graphic Graffiti (Hindu, Aditi De, Feb 05, 2006)
Like a photograph, a brilliant drawing or a graphic impression can prove more eloquent, more potent and memorable than a thousand words. Poet-graphic artist Arun Kolatkar's offering — in visuals sans words this time — makes one do a double take . . .
- Different Journeys And Destinations (Hindu, SOMA BASU, Feb 05, 2006)
Tabish Khair's latest anthology grew out of a casual lunchtime discussion with two of the other editors. "We started talking of Asian and African travel texts, and we listed almost 20 between the three of us. Later, research took us to a hundred, . . .
- Unpleasant Surprise? (Hindu, Bill Kirkman, Feb 05, 2006)
After the result of the Palestinian election, the fundamental question is about the values that underlie policy. Will Hamas renounce violence?
- Global Nature Of Protest (Hindu, Mike Marqusee, Feb 05, 2006)
A look at the significance of February 15, 2003.
Many demonstrators who hoped to deter the invasion of Iraq probably underestimated what they were up against ... ."
- Sharda Temple Untouched By Quake (Hindu, Luv Puri , Feb 05, 2006)
`No objection to Pandits visiting temple'
- King’S Very Productive Visit (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 04, 2006)
The two-day visit of Khadim-e-Harmain Sharifain King Abdullah ‘s visit to Pakistan would go a long way in bringing the two brotherly countries still closer in various fields. As a result of intensive interaction, the leadership of the two countries . . .
- Politics Of Pilgrimage: In The Name Of The Father (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 04, 2006)
Time was when India’s most stylish middle-order batsman Gundappa Vishwanath went to Tirupati on the eve of a Test against England in January 1982 and went on to score a double century at a time when the national selectors were breathing down his neck.
- Jewish Origin: Facts And Fiction (Dawn, Muhammad Ali Siddiqi, Feb 04, 2006)
President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad of Iran is now the latest of the Muslim bad boys in the West and is being portrayed as a Muslim Nazi talking nonsense.
- My Father’S Last Testament (Tribune, Inder Vidya Vachaspati, Feb 04, 2006)
We the two sons of Swami Shraddhanand were in the first batch of students when Gurukul Kangri was established by our father. There was still one year for our graduation.
- Gowda Skips Son’S Bash (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Janata Dal (Secular) rebel leader H.D. Kumaraswamy was today sworn in as Karnataka chief minister on the steps of Vidhana Soudha, the state’s seat of power, in a ceremony watched by thousands of ecstatic supporters who had crowded into . . .
- A Slippery Friendship (Hindustan Times, Khushwant Singh, Feb 04, 2006)
I am glad we asked King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to be the chief guest at our Republic Day celebrations.
- Kalam Begins Philippines Visit (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
India and the Philippines are set to take bilateral ties to a qualitatively higher plane by signing four accords, including the first one ever on defence cooperation envisaging among other things exchange of Air Force planes, . . .
- Weakness Destroys Man (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Human relationships and social institutions are by nature fragile, and hence it is important to nurture them with care because once severed they can never be the same again.
- "Bilateral Partnerships Needed To Tackle Environmental Security" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Climate change, energy use major issues, says British High Commissioner
- Panchakalyana Utsava From Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Celebration of life of father of Bahubali
Rituals to go on till February 9
The Vice-President will be chief guest on February 6
Celebrations will feature the five stages in the life of Aadinatha
- 2 Cr. Sanctioned For Water Scheme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Plans being finalised to cover villages left outside the scheme
A third filtration plant and connecting well are proposed in the next phase.
Separate scheme to cover 30 villages in Srikakulam rural mandal
- What Do Godmen Have To Do With Govt? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Feb 03, 2006)
Amid all the hype and hyperbole, hope and hoopla over the formation of a new coalition government, has there been a more alarming sight than the chief minister-designate, and his deputy, falling at the feet of assorted godmen across and beyond the State?
- Rajnath Singh, Other Top Bjp Leaders To Attend Swearing-In Ceremony (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
A.B. Vajpayee, L.K. Advani cancel plans; security tightened around Vidhana Soudha
About 2,000 policemen are to be deployed
Secretariat will be closed during the ceremony as a security measure
- Council Of States Or Council Of Nominees? (Hindu, Era Sezhiyan, Feb 03, 2006)
Removal of secret voting in Rajya Sabha elections is an onslaught on a free and fair electoral process. And the removal of residential qualification for candidates negates the constitutional purpose of the Council of States.
- In His Guru's Footsteps (Hindu, M. SURYA PRASAD, Feb 03, 2006)
It is good news for Carnatic music, that youth in general and software engineers in particular are evincing lot of interest in it and have been able to win big audiences all over.
- When Stones Speak (Hindu, SUBASH JEYAN , Feb 03, 2006)
The landscape is expressive, speaking its own visual language.
Hampi is overwhelming, in the scale and splendour of its conception and construction and in the tragedy of its destruction and desolation.
- Easy Way To Liberation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Chanting the Divine name has been advocated in the scriptures as the easiest and the most efficacious of the means to liberation in this Kali age. What is the reason for this?
- Nepal: Us Commander Meets King, Expresses Concern (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
The head of US Pacific Command has met Nepal King Gyanendra and expressed Washington's serious concern at the Maoist threat and discussed the issue of restoration of democracy in the Himalayan Kingdom.
- Key For Kashmir Solution Lies With Hurriyat: Mirwaiz (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Calling upon the Centre to initiate positive steps for fulfilling aspirations and wishes of the residents of this violence plagued State, chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today claimed that only his outfit holds ‘key’
- Islamabad, Riyadh For Early Kashmir Solution (News International, Shakil Shaikh, Feb 03, 2006)
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday agreed in unequivocal terms on the necessity of reaching an early resolution of all outstanding issues between Pakistan and India especially the Kashmir issue through negotiations and emphasised that durable . . .
- Peace In Afghanistan Fragile, Says Annan: Islamabad Pledges $50m (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 03, 2006)
Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the joint initiative of the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and the United Nations for the ‘Afghanistan Compact’ development plan at the London Conference as UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan pointed out that recent attacks . . .
- Jaswant Asks India, Pakistan To Set Up Visa Camps (News International, Fasahat Mohiuddin, Feb 03, 2006)
Visiting Indian opposition leader of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) Jaswant Sing has called upon both India and Pakistan to establish visa camps till the formal re-opening of consulates in order to facilitate travel of the citizens . . .
- Asia Looks Up To India For Leadership (Times of India, Akshaya Mukul, Feb 03, 2006)
It is not only through history that India and its contribution in the making of this made-to-order country is remembered
- Diagnosing Underachievers (Daily Excelsior, S K Kakroo, Feb 03, 2006)
Every parent and teacher puts in the best efforts to help the child to excel in his studies. But still 20-30% of elementary level school children remain underachievers i.e. they remain scholastically backward.
- Slick Showcase--How Relevant Is It? (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 03, 2006)
The presentations were glitzy, the brochures glossy. Even military professionals would have been dazzled by all the hi-tech gadgetry on display and perhaps a trifle dizzy that the leading players in the international arms bazaar . . .
- War Of Discontent (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 02, 2006)
With the insurgency in the Balochistan province escalating into a bloody conflict between the tribal rebels and the Pakistan Army, General Musharraf's regime is vulnerable as never before.
- Need A Bolder Approach To Integrate Asia (The Financial Express, RAJIV KUMAR, Feb 02, 2006)
At the recently concluded Davos conference, one session was devoted to a discussion on the prospects for integration of Asian economies.
- At Aiadmk Poll Counter, 400 ‘Amma’ Nominations (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Feb 02, 2006)
Sycophancy in the AIADMK reached new heights today with partymen flocking to the imposing party headquarters in the heart of the city to file their applications for the coming Assembly elections—not for themselves but for their ‘puratchi thalaivi’ . . .
- Competitive Wealth (Hindu, Rebecca Front, Feb 02, 2006)
AT A student party many years ago, the conversation moved into competitive poverty: whose parents were the poorest.
- Embodiment Of Bliss (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
The Ramayana of Valmiki occupies a distinctive place in the genre of scriptural literature as it has as its theme the narration of the life of the Supreme Being when He manifested as a human being in the world.
- Surajkund Festival Opens; Nation's Rich Heritage On Display (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Tourism has key role in economic development: Ambika Soni
Stating that tourism played an important part in the economic development of the country, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni on Wednesday said both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh....
- Maoists Kill 20 Soldiers On Royal Coup Anniversary (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Feb 02, 2006)
As he completed one year of absolute power on Wednesday, Nepal’s King Gyanendra appeared increasingly out of touch with ground realities and dead set on collision course, claiming to have reduced the 10-year-old Maoist insurgency to “petty crimes” . . .
- Expounding Indian Heritage, Culture (Deccan Herald, Geetha Srinivasan, Feb 02, 2006)
Vishva Spandana, a value-based programme to create an awareness of the comprehensive nature of Indian culture and heritage is being organised jointly by Sri Bhagavan Mahaveer Jain College (SBMJC) and Human Networking Academy (HNA) at the College . . .
- West Picks A Losing Battle (Deccan Herald, Simon Jenkins, Feb 02, 2006)
Washington’s kneejerk belligerence ignores Iran’s influence and the need for engagement
- Memorable Journey (Deccan Herald, D B N Murthy , Feb 02, 2006)
The Jagdalpur - Visakhapatnam route over the Eastern Ghats offer scenic sights
- A Balancing Act (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Feb 02, 2006)
The BJP has come in the way of the Congress’s teaming up with the TMC to put the Marxists on the backfoot in Bengal, writes Sumanta Sen
- Absolute Poverty (Telegraph, ABHIRUP SARKAR, Feb 02, 2006)
India needs both the market and the state
The author is professor of economics, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
- Aiding And Abetting (Telegraph, Satrujit Banerjee, Feb 02, 2006)
It was without doubt a bizarre report. Tucked away in the inside pages of this paper, it claimed that Britain’s Department for International Development has come under fire for allegedly using nearly £27 million of taxpayers’ money to make redundancy ...
- Noose Tightening Around Bb (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 02, 2006)
Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Zardari have reportedly admitted the ownership of Rockwood Estate, Surrey (England) and other properties abroad before different courts.
- Pakistan, India Urged To Make Peace Process Kashmir-Specific (News International, Mariana Baabar, Feb 02, 2006)
"Are you with the Kashmir problem? Please walk through," a security guard told us as we entered the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace.
- Rites Of Spring (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 02, 2006)
It’s Basant Panchami today and while everyone who can will rush out for an eyeful of blooming yellow mustard in Punjab and Haryana, rustic Rajasthanis will wear yellow turbans or veils and maidaani Indians flourish yellow saris and handkerchiefs.
- Peace In Afghanistan Fragile, Says Annan: Islamabad Pledges $50m (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the joint initiative of the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and the United Nations for the ‘Afghanistan Compact’ development plan at the London Conference as UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan pointed out that recent attacks . . .
- Hdk In Dilemma On Eve Of Govt Formation (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Chief Minister-designate H D Kumaraswamy said here on Tuesday that he was in a dilemma on the issue of heading the new JD (S)-BJP coalition government following doubts expressed over his father H D Deve Gowda’s secular credentials.
- Control The Senses (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
" Even if the vilest sinner worships Me with exclusive devotion, he should be accounted as a saint; for he has rightly resolved," says Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.
- Stage Set For Spiritual Gala (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
A sprawling stage spread over 3.5 acres designed on the lines of Hampi architecture. A seating capacity of over 5,000 with a 3,800-member orchestra playing in the background and 25 lakh people training their eyes on the stage.
- Teheran Threatens To Bar U.N. Inspections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 01, 2006)
Iran's nuclear negotiator says country will resume nuclear activities if referred to Security Council
- Jaswant Visits Hinglaj Temple (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 01, 2006)
The shrine is held in veneration by both Hindus and Muslims
Leading an 86-member delegation, the former Foreign Minister and senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh visited the ancient temple of Hinglaj in Balochistan on Tuesday.
- ‘I Had Two Choices Before Me — Wealth And Fame, Or Poverty And Fame’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 01, 2006)
The 80-year-old Hindi poetess-novelist, is characteristically blunt when she says the Padma Bhushan and its honorary status may have come a little late in the day, but she is equally fervent in accepting it with gratitude. Only two years ago, . . .
- Davos Promises (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 01, 2006)
The India team needs to prove that it means business
After the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum which concluded in Davos on Sunday, what would interest most is whether India will live up to the expectations it created during . . .
- Kalam In Singapore With Science In Mind (Indian Express, Vipin Pubby, Feb 01, 2006)
President and scientist, APJ Abdul Kalam, clearly had science at the top of his agenda as he landed here this evening as part of the three-nation tour of Singapore, the Philippines and South Korea.
- Nepal Set For Anniversary Protests, Rebels Hit Army (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Feb 01, 2006)
Nepal's Maoist rebels launched an attack on army barracks ahead of anti-king protests on Wednesday called by political parties to mark the first anniversary of the monarch's assumption of absolute power.
- President Apj Kalam Kicks Off Three-Day Visit To Singapore (Press Trust of India, Pallab Bhattacharya, Feb 01, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam today kicked off his three-day official visit to Singapore holding wide-ranging talks with the city state President S R Nathan during which bilateral and international issues were understood to have figured.
- Over 100 Women Activists Arrested In Nepal (Press Trust of India, Shirish B Pradhan, Feb 01, 2006)
More than 100 women activists of an opposition alliance were arrested today as they prepared to hold a rally to call on people to boycott upcoming municipal polls even as Nepal's royal government shifted many election candidates to police . . .
- Diplomatic Wisdom (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 01, 2006)
Indian diplomacy has, almost accidentally, shown some wisdom. The King of Saudi Arabia should have been long ago invited to be Chief Guest on Republic Day.
- Hamas At The Crossroads (Dawn, Najmuddin A. Shaikh, Feb 01, 2006)
Belying the predictions of experts and the results of exit polls, the Hamas, formally known as the Islamic Resistance Movement, scored an overwhelming victory, garnering 76 of the 132 seats in the Palestinian legislature and bringing to an end the . . .
- Religious Tolerance (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 01, 2006)
Have you noticed how every nation, every society and every individual often claim that tolerance of political, religious and social views of others is a cardinal feature of their culture?
- Please Change The Topic (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jan 31, 2006)
Having bad-mouthed Sonia Gandhi for decades, having been personal and superficial in the public political discourse, having projected irrelevant issues on the national agenda, having been unable to debate and find solutions to the real problems . . .
- All About Terror (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 31, 2006)
Two developments have taken place in the world which concern terrorism but are different in nature and content.
- Epigraphia Carnatica In Digital Format (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Jan 31, 2006)
The Bangalore-based Southern Regional Centre of ICHR recently brought out a single CD containing 17 volumes of rare Epigraphia Carnatica
- Death In The Name Of Sport (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 31, 2006)
All adventure sports have an inherent element of danger. But none poses a threat to participants and spectators alike as does Jallikattu, the traditional bull taming ritual in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Food Giants Target Children (Tribune, Martin Hickman, Jan 31, 2006)
Food companies have hijacked new technology such as the internet and text messaging to promote sugary and fatty food to children, a report on junk food’s “marketing tricks” claims.
- Diplomatic Wisdom (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 31, 2006)
Indian diplomacy has, almost accidentally, shown some wisdom. The King of Saudi Arabia should have been long ago invited to be Chief Guest on Republic Day.
- Remove Gender Stereotypes (Deccan Herald, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, Jan 31, 2006)
Despite NCERT’s efforts, sexist stereotying in textbooks is on
Reinforcing sexist stereotypes, a primary school textbook depicts daddy as the king of the family and mummy as a caring deputy, thereby perpetuating the gender bias ...
- ‘Bjp’S First Southern Success Significant’ (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Jan 31, 2006)
Rajnath Singh took the reins of the BJP at a time when the party was in a transition stage and beset with the Advani-Jinnah controversy. The winds of ‘positive change’ for the party almost coincided with his taking over the party Presidentship.
- The Divine Name (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 31, 2006)
There are moments in the life of even a successful and accomplished person when he will sink into depths of despondency for no obvious reason at all.
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