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Articles 6221 through 6320 of 9735:
- Khushboo: A Larger Question (Tribune, J. Sri Raman, Dec 07, 2005)
After Ms. Jayalalithaa, no actress of Tamil cinema has provoked so much political discussion as Khushboo has done. And, strangely, it is the lesser of the two stars, who raises a larger political question, though it has not figured so far in the furore
- Agreements On Space, Defence Signed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
India and Russia today signed four agreements, including one on Reciprocal Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in the field of Military Technical Cooperation, at the end of the annual summit meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ....
- In Ayodhya, Babri Demolition Anniversary Passes Off Peacefully (Indian Express, ARSHAD AFZAL KHAN, Dec 07, 2005)
The thirteenth anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya passed of peacefully. There was complete normalcy in the temple town despite the heavy media presence, deployment of security personnel and searching of vehicles.
- Vajpayee Shuts Door In Uma’S Face (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Breaking his silence on the Uma Bharati episode, former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee today denied her charges that the BJP was ‘‘anti-OBC’’ or that it had been ‘‘hijacked’’ by certain leaders for their own benefit, giving a clear indication . . .
- Gates’ Date With Indian Leaders (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Beginning his fourth visit to India, Microsoft Corporation Chairman & Chief Software Architect Bill Gates met President A P J Abdul Kalam and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday.
- India Invited To Join Mega N-Project (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
In a landmark development, the US and other partners in International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project have decided to invite India as a full partner in the ambitious multi-billion energy venture.
- Cong Mishandled Situation: Jagat (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Embroiled in a controversy over his role in the Iraqi Oil-for-Food scam, Union Minister Natwar Singh's son Jagat Singh on Tuesday said the Enforcement Directorate has not summoned him for questioning and blamed the Congress for "mishandling" . . .
- Parliament Will Function If Natwar Quits: Bjp (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
The BJP on Tuesday conveyed to the government its willingness to cooperate in the smooth functioning of Parliament from Wednesday provided Natwar Singh submits his resignation by the morning.
- Bjp Leaves No Room For Bharati Re-Entry (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 07, 2005)
Firmly shutting its doors on expelled leader Uma Bharati, the BJP on Tuesday ruled out any scope for her to appeal against the disciplinary action even as former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee rebutted her charges that the party was 'anti-OBC' . . .
- In Standalone Mode (Hindu, S. SRINIVAS, Dec 06, 2005)
At one point in history, the people of Bangalore Cantonment didn't want to be part of Bangalore city
- Everyone Loves A Lord (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Dec 06, 2005)
The rampant titles bazaar has been eroding the credibility of the new House of Lords, argues Sunanda K. Datta-Ray.
- Terrorism To Dominate Singh-Putin Summit Today (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
In a clear indication that terrorism will be high on the agenda during his summit meeting with President Vladimir Putin at Kremlin tomorrow, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today called for joint efforts by India and Russia to fight the menace, . . .
- Interpretation Of The Gita (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Dec 06, 2005)
Presents the entire gamut of the Vedantic interpretations of the Gita
- Valmiki's Epic (Hindu, C.L.Ramakrishnan, Dec 06, 2005)
VALAM TARUM VANMIKIYIN SUNDARA KANDAM: Pulavar A. Kalathi. Pub. by Killai Nilayam, 16/383, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600024. Rs. 120.
- Court Stays Waqf’S Order On Taj Mahal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the controversial order of the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board declaring Taj Mahal as waqf property, with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) asserting that the right of bestowing a “title” on the . . .
- Testament Of Faith (Hindu, Prema Nandakumar , Dec 06, 2005)
LETTERS FROM MIRTOLA — Written by Sri Krishnaprem and Sri Madhava Ashish to Karan Singh: Jyotsna Singh — Editor; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kulapati Munshi Marg, Mumbai-400007. Rs. 150.
- The Information Pagdandi As Bridge Across Social, Economic Divides (Indian Express, KIRAN KARNIK, Dec 06, 2005)
Knowledge is now the currency of power. No longer does power flow out of the barrel of a gun; rather, it flows from the barrel of a picture tube (TV or computer screen) or the barrel of a pen. Since knowledge derives from information, . . .
- Countrywide Alert For Babri Demolition Anniversary (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
A countrywide alert is on for the 14th anniversary of Babri masjid demolition tomorrow, which the Sangh parivar and minority community plan to observe as "Shaurya" (glory) and "Kala" (black) day separately.
- Citizens Must Be Consulted On Nurm Projects (Hindu, Alladi Jayasri , Dec 06, 2005)
Government yet to draw up public-private partnership model
Mandatory reforms
Introduction of independent regulators for urban services
Rationalisation of stamp duty
Repeal of the Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act
Reform of rent control laws
- Govindacharya Ropes In Former Bjp Leaders (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
Denies reports of Uma Bharti joining his organisation
- Landmine Kills Seven Sri Lankan Soldiers (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
At least seven Sri Lankan soldiers were killed on Tuesday when a landmine exploded in the northern Tamil town of Jaffna, military officials here said.
- Sanyasin Or Out? (The Week, Deepak Tiwari, Dec 06, 2005)
Emerging from the BJP office in Bhopal on November 27 to start her Ram-Roti march, Uma Bharti was at her symbolic best when she stood on top of an Ambassador car with her foot on its red beacon (symbol of power) to address the people.
- British Council Keen To Attract Students From The U.K. To India (Hindu, A. A. Michael Raj, Dec 06, 2005)
10-day `Education UK Festival' concludes
- Congress, Bjp In A Bind (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 06, 2005)
In one of his more perceptive comments, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani had declared some time ago that he would be concerned if the Congress party were to disintegrate. In a similar vein, he had urged voters in the lead-up to an . . .
- Purity Is Precious (Pioneer, Ajit Bishnoi, Dec 06, 2005)
Valmiki muni, who compiled the epic, Ramayana, had a different name when he was younger. He was also diametrically opposite of what he later became. His name was Ratnakar, and he was a robber. One day, he chanced to catch hold of Narad Muni.
- Indian Ethos In Management (Business Line, R. Devarajan, Dec 06, 2005)
The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time is the noblesse oblige in the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.
- Sc Forms Committee For Rehabilitation In Taj Corridor (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 06, 2005)
The Supreme Court today constituted a high-level Committee to look into the removal of debris and rehabilitation of the affected people in the area due to construction of the controversial Rs 175 crore Taj Heritage Corridor, which has now been stopped.
- B. R. Ambedkar, The Economist (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Dec 06, 2005)
As the nation observers his 49th death anniversary today (December 6), it may surprise many to know that Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, celebrated as the "Father of Indian Constitution," found economics closest to his heart and got his doctorate for a thesis . . .
- Moving From Argument To Dialogue? (The Financial Express, Ashima Goyal, Dec 05, 2005)
Since the title of Professor Sen’s new book captures how we think about ourselves, it has become a buzz word. He reminds us of the long Indian roots of reason, secularism and democracy, and invites us to rediscover these.
- Suspected Rebels Kill Six Sri Lanka Soldiers With Mine (Reuters, Simon Gardner, Dec 05, 2005)
Six soldiers were killed in a fragmentation mine attack by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka's war-torn north on Sunday, the military said -- the deadliest in a spate of attacks since a 2002 ceasefire.
- Monumental Neglect (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 05, 2005)
Lahore's Mughal monuments are fast losing their glitter, not only to a natural decaying process but also to the alarmingly high noise and air pollution levels in the metropolis.
- Gentle Persuaders (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 05, 2005)
THE Indian Liberal Group, headed with great dedication by Mr S. V. Raju, deserves a big salute for holding aloft the values (freedom, fair play, tolerance, intellectual honesty, ....
- The Struggles Of Kannada (Deccan Herald, N Divakar, Dec 05, 2005)
It is Karnataka’s 50th year of unifcation. The people need to preserve the heritage and glorious past of the Kannada language. This is the true fighting spirit.
- Democracy May Save The King (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 05, 2005)
Events in Nepal last week suggest that the Himalayan kingdom’s tripolar power struggle may become a bipolar one.
- Mission To Save Planet Is `Failing' (Hindu, Heather Stewart, Dec 05, 2005)
Sports stars join campaign for trade justice as report says governments are not doing enough to protect environment
- Ppmhs School Emerges Champion In Youth Fete (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
PPM Higher Secondary School at Kottukara, near Kondotty, won the overall championship in the 18th sub-district school youth festival held on the campuses of Padma AUP School and GLP School, Karad.
- Spiritual Endeavour (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
The basic requirement for attaining union with God is to fully comprehend the truth about Him, the universe, and the Jivatma, and the interrelatedness of these.
- Land Of The Fusion God (Hindu, H.S. MANJUNATHA, Dec 05, 2005)
Harihara may not pull many tourists but pilgrims consider it the Kashi of the South
- Behind Chennai's Music Season (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 05, 2005)
Chennai's annual music festival — led by the Music Academy, which was founded in 1928 following an inspired decision taken at the first All-India Music Conference held in South India — is among the world's largest entertainment extravaganzas devoted ....
- Ancient Legends Warn Of Modern Disasters (Hindu, Robin McKie, Dec 05, 2005)
The new science of geomythology is being harnessed by researchers who believe folklore can save lives
- Uma Threatens War As Axe Dangles (Telegraph, RASHEED KIDWAI, Dec 05, 2005)
Raisen (Madhya Pradesh), Dec. 4: Uma Bharti was today back at her blistering best, threatening to unleash a virtual Mahabharata in the Sangh parivar if she is thrown out of the BJP.
- Lanka Truce Takes A Hit As Army Vehicle Is Blown Up In The North (Indian Express, Simon Gardner, Dec 05, 2005)
Six soldiers were killed in a claymore fragmentation mine attack by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka’s war-torn north on Sunday, the military said.
- The Architect Of An Idea Called Naya Kashmir (Greater Kashmir, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Dec 05, 2005)
Today we remember a man who shaped the modern history of state and influenced Kashmiris for more than four decades.
- Is India Inimical To Hindu Nepal? (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Dec 05, 2005)
To an average Indian it is a matter of shame that the UPA's coalition exigencies are subserving national interest, says Prafull Goradia
- Seafaring Hindus (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, Dec 05, 2005)
General Ashok K Mehta's article, "Navy: Full steam on course" (November 30) presumptuously informs that India's sea-faring traditions slowly died out with the arrival of Mughals and 'the great Maratha Admiral Kanhoji Angre was perhaps the last . . .
- Paying For Terror (US News & World Report, David E. Kaplan, Dec 05, 2005)
How jihadist groups are using organized-crime tactics--and profits--to finance attacks on targets around the globe
- Nepal’S Endless Predicament (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Dec 05, 2005)
As one writes this piece, the three-month old unilateral ceasefire announced by the ‘Maoist’ guerrillas of Nepal on September 3, 2005, expires.
- Us Slowly Confronts The Truth (Dawn, Robert Fisk, Dec 05, 2005)
Watching the pathetic, old, lie-on-its-back frightened Labrador of the American media changing overnight into a vicious Rottweiler is one of the enduring pleasures of society in the United States. I have been experiencing this phenomenon over the . . .
- Uma Says Bjp Leadership 'Incapable' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 05, 2005)
Virtually setting the stage for partying ways with BJP and hinting at a new political address, suspended leader Uma Bharti on Sunday alleged the party chief leadership of being incapable of carrying out basic responsibilities and said it was time . . .
- India Accelerating (International Herald Tribune, AMY WALDMAN, Dec 05, 2005)
In the middle of the old Grand Trunk Road a temple sits under a peepul tree. The surrounding highway is being widened to four lanes, and vehicles barrel along either side. But the temple and tree thwart even greater speed, and a passing contractor . . .
- The Sari And The Fan (Telegraph, GITHA HARIHARAN, Dec 04, 2005)
Some time back, a burglar broke into the small flat I use as a workplace. Since then, I have wasted a lot of time speculating on what he made of the place.
- Floods Swamp Chennai And Suburbs (Hindu, Kannal Achuthan, Dec 04, 2005)
Thousands of people living along waterways, vulnerable areas evacuated to safety
Tiruvallur district the worst hit
Virugambakkam, Madipakkam, Pulianthope and Vysarpadi badly affected
Tambaram receives maximum rainfall
- A Touch Of Glamour To A Primate Existence! (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
Hugh and Colleen Gantzer live it out in a tree house in Wayanad.
- Demilitrisation Of Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Dec 04, 2005)
There used to be a time when retired Indian military personnel (including the current Governor of Jammu and Kashmir) were fond of rushing to the Press to demand a unilateral Indian withdrawal from the Siachen Glacier borrowing and quoting . . .
- Celebrating A Timeless Epic (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
The nine-day Mahabharata Utsav celebrated Mahabharata, the epic for all times and all people, writes Mala Kumar.
- In Defence Of The Drama Queen (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Dec 04, 2005)
I’m going to come right out and say this at the very beginning — so now is the time to let your jaws drop if you are going to look incredulous — but I am completely on Uma Bharti’s side.
- Rights And Courtesies (Hindustan Times, Karan Thapar, Dec 04, 2005)
Does anyone have a right to security exemption at airports? My answer is a firm no.
- Light On Iraq Dawns On George Bush (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Dec 04, 2005)
President Bush has declared, more often than anyone would care to count, that as long as he is president America will not withdraw from Iraq until the “job” was done and “victory” was achieved. What exactly this job is and his idea of victory remain . . .
- Chennai Braces For More Rains (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
About 8,000 people were today evacuated from suburban villages of the metropolis after they were marooned by flood waters following heavy downpour last night, even as more rains were predicted in the next two days under the influence of a low pressure ...
- Yercaud: The Poor Man’S Hill Station (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 04, 2005)
For a nature lover, this is a perfect getaway, says Marianne de Nazareth.
- Wonders Of The Wild (Hindu, R. KRITHIKA, Dec 04, 2005)
We need wild animals because we are dependent on them, says Ruth Padel, in conversation with
- Labour Of Love (Hindu, Sonya Dutta Choudhury, Dec 04, 2005)
This book has a little bit for everybody.
City of Sin and Splendour: Writings on Lahore, edited by Bapsi Sidhwa, Penguin, Rs.395.
- It Is A Penguin Classic, Boss! (Hindu, Pradeep Sebastian, Dec 04, 2005)
The man we have to thank for making literature urgent and handy enough to be carried around in our pockets is Allen Lane, founder of Penguin.
The Life and Times of Allen Lane, Jeremy Lewis, Viking, p.496, price not stated.
- A Gandhian Committed To Women's Cause (Hindu, V. Parukutty Amma, Dec 04, 2005)
She is a Gandhian, biographer, painter and woman of strong political conviction committed to women's cause. In conversation withMaleeha Raghaviah
- Exiles And Strangers (Hindu, RAVI VYAS, Dec 04, 2005)
Exile and the Kingdom, Albert Camus, first published in English translation 1957, Vintage, $6.50.
- Alternative History (Deccan Herald, Cynthia Stephen, Dec 04, 2005)
After the feminist movement and the subaltern school, it is now the turn of that silenced majority of India, the lower castes, to make its voice heard.
- Poetics Of Protest (Hindu, C.VIJAYASREE, Dec 04, 2005)
Remembering Mulk Raj Anand on his birth centenary, which falls on December 12.
- Solving Kashmir-Iii -By Subroto Roy (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 03, 2005)
Pakistan has demanded its flag fly in Srinagar. This too can happen though not in the way Pakistan has been wishing to see it happen. A Pakistan flag might fly in the Valley just as might an Afghan and Iranian flag as well.
- Spinal Stretches For Spiritual Energy! (The Economic Times, SANDEEP DESAI, Dec 03, 2005)
During my first visit to Friezing, Germany, my teacher Dr Bob Bacher, told me that if I were to practise do just two T’ai Chi spinal stretches every day, it would greatly improve my physical and mental health.
- Enlighten Me (Hindustan Times, Khushwant Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
Whenever I am confused about some Hindu religious text, I write to Swami Ram Swarup Yogacharya of Ved Mandir in Kangra.
- Land Of The Fusion God (Hindu, H.S. MANJUNATHA, Dec 03, 2005)
Harihara may not pull many tourists but pilgrims consider it the Kashi of the South
- Tourism Zone At Kundli-Palwal Expressway Soon (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
A new tourism policy for promotion of religious, cultural and archaeological tourism to be unveiled
More tourist circuits to be established
ISCON temple to be built in Kurukshetra
- Bharat Mata Heading The Other Way (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
The dinner party our Minister of Commerce and Industry gave last week for delegates attending the India Economic Summit was in my view a most interesting sign of how much India has changed in the 21 years that the summit has been held in New Delhi.
- Dozens Injured As Leftists, Royalists Clash In Nepal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Maoists announce extension of unilateral ceasefire by a month
- Sleuths Sniff Out Maoist Meet (Deccan Herald, Anirban Bhaumik , Dec 03, 2005)
The intelligence agencies in the northeastern states and West Bengal were put on alert following a report that leaders of some of the ultra-leftist movements across South Asia would meet somewhere along the India-Bangladesh border this month.
- Intimations Of Mortality (Indian Express, PALLAVI AIYAR, Dec 03, 2005)
Intimations of mortality
Everyone’s talking about China. Well, not quite everyone. India, which should perhaps be obsessing about its northern neighbour, is not an avid China watcher. The proportion of public discussion and media space . . .
- R-Day To Miss Flower Power (Deccan Herald, Rashmi Murthy, Dec 03, 2005)
Flower shows may take a short break from the Garden City. With rains hitting floriculture crops in a big way, it could take a couple of months before the regular Lalbagh venue gets ready for another flower show.
- They Share No Chemistry With Physics Teachers (Deccan Herald, Vijesh Kamath, Dec 03, 2005)
Here is a story of a “property dispute” of a unique kind. Unique in that that the dispute is not in “possessing” the “property” but rather in palming it off on others.
- Nepal Maoists Extend Truce As King Returns To Protests (Indian Express, Gopal Sharma, Dec 03, 2005)
Nepal’s Maoist rebels extended a unilateral ceasefire by one month on Friday as thousands of protesters rallied against King Gyanendra’s seizure of power in February and a crackdown on political dissent.
- Withdrawal Symptoms (Indian Express, Vandita Mishra, Dec 03, 2005)
The debate on the Iraq war has been flattening out in the capitals of Europe. But it has visibly perked up again in Washington. Suddenly, the agonising over ‘‘time-tables’’ and demands for measurable ‘‘exit strategies’’ fills the air.
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