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Articles 6321 through 6420 of 9735:
- Hoary Past (Pioneer, Tavishi Srivastava, Dec 03, 2005)
Bureaucracy is on the wheels. Perhaps this is the most apt description of UP's babudom. It is quite another matter that it is borrowed from the title of a book authored by a researcher called Vaishali Saxena, who has discussed the plight of the . . .
- Dispur Dithering (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 03, 2005)
And tribals keep pot boiling
Reports of renewed arson and attempted murder in Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills suggest Dispur is yet to restore administrative order in the two districts where recent ethnic clashes left 90 dead and . . .
- Eighty Plus And Going Strong (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Mr Balram Bhasin! Who? A younger colleague asked us this question out of sheer innocence the other day.
- Hallmark Of Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
There are many methods by which man's union with God is made possible. In the Bhagavad Gita the Lord Himself explains in detail these methods and paths, by following which man can attain liberation.
- Physicist Sudarshan's Omission Questioned (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Dec 02, 2005)
"Miscarriage of justice," say 10 scientists in appeal to Nobel Committee.
- Remorse, Rage In Africa Over Slow Progress Against Aids (Indian Express, ANDREW QUINN, Dec 02, 2005)
Rage and remorse marked World AIDS Day in Africa on Thursday as the continent worst hit by the global crisis remembered millions of deaths in a pandemic that even new drug treatments are doing little to slow.
- Edusat An Effective Educational Aid (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
E-content factor development was a major aspect of technology
Educational programmes available through the innovative system were aimed at bridging the digital divide
- Wahhabi Islam: A Misnomer (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal, Dec 02, 2005)
Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal writes about the contribution of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab who rose in revolt against the socio-religious corruption prevalent during his times everywhere in Ottoman provinces
Thereafter,
- Not Into The Sunset (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Dec 02, 2005)
After a few pleasantries and a quick round-up of Madhya Pradesh politics, I bluntly asked Uma why she was hell-bent on tormenting Patwa. Surely she should realize that you couldn’t get anywhere in the state by alienating a powerful group in the BJP . . .
- Nothing Is More Obstinate Than A Fashionable Consensus (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 02, 2005)
Recently,the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) spent five hours debating the rate of interest payable to more than three crore subscribers. But the board could not reach a consensus on the issue.
- Embattled Nepal King To Return To Face New Challenge (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Dec 02, 2005)
Nepal's King Gyanendra faces a fresh challenge to his rule on his return home from Africa on Friday after the main political parties and Maoist rebels joined hands to end absolute monarchy and restore democracy.
- Congress Will Approve India Nuke Deal: Us (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
The State Department expressed confidence that Congress would approve a nuclear deal with India and said it would work with lawmakers to make it happen.
- Strive For Aids-Free Society, Says Collector (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
Youth to stay away from sex before marriage Youth urged to stay away from sex before marriage
- Farming Water (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 02, 2005)
Agriculture is to India what water is to amphibious life — forming a much larger part of its existence than meets the eye.
- Rallies Mark World Aids Day (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
NGOs asked to take effective steps to check spread of disease
- Big Pharma’S Bitter Pills (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Dec 02, 2005)
When my two-year old daughter started bumping into furniture and tripping over her toes, I was puzzled; she had been walking for a year with reasonable co-ordination.
- More Than A Pinch (Indian Express, T V R Shenoy, Dec 02, 2005)
My doctors tell me I should cut down on the salt. I respond that this is not possible for an Indian journalist today, we must take every political statement with whole tablespoons of the briny stuff. Does anyone believe the high-sounding sentiments . . .
- Those Aren't Netaji's Ashes In Renkoji (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Dec 02, 2005)
The Justice MK Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry (JMCI), which presented its final report to the UPA Government in early-November, has conclusively established that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose did not die in an air crash at Taiwan's Taihoku airport . . .
- Those Aren't Netaji's Ashes In Renkoji (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Dec 02, 2005)
The Justice MK Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry (JMCI), which presented its final report to the UPA Government in early-November, has conclusively established that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose did not die in an air crash at Taiwan's Taihoku . . .
- Water Is For All (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 02, 2005)
Water disputes make headlines when there is scarcity or drought, or when politicians use them for winning votes.
- Make Love, Not War!where Artists Score Over Other Mortals (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Dec 02, 2005)
Artists have traditionally been looked down upon by those who lead more organised lives. An ancient Tamil proverb says, “If your son is born to be a king, crown him, if to be a poet, drown him!”
- Beneficial Guidelines (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
The glitter of sense objects continues to attract those born into worldly existence.
- Positioning Cultural Industries With Creative Intervention (Hindu, Rajeev Sethi, Dec 01, 2005)
A dynamic tradition never stops or slackens. The creative moves, nourishes, transforms, shapes, and furthers. Iqbal celebrates when he writes: "there is something that prevents our very being from being wiped out."
- Solving Kashmir-I (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 01, 2005)
India, being a liberal democracy in its constitutional law, cannot do in Jammu & Kashmir what Czechoslovakia did to the “Sudeten Germans” after World War II. On June 18 1945 the new Czechoslovakia announced those Germans and Magyars within their borders..
- The Responsibilities Of A Free Press (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 01, 2005)
The press in the United Kingdom has been warned that it will face legal action under the Official Secrets Act if it publishes a document that apparently shows how the United States administration was considering an even more savage assault on the media.
- Pm: Guru Granth Sahib’S Teachings Still Relevant (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 01, 2005)
I am delighted to be amongst you to inaugurate this international seminar on “Guru Granth Sahib and its context” to mark the 400th anniversary of the installation of the Adi Granth at Harmandar Sahib.
- Rs. 20,000 Cr. To Be Invested In Infrastructure (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Karnataka is set for a leap in industrial growth, says Sindhia
Exports from State touched Rs. 62,000 crores last year
Bangalore international airport to become operational by December 2007
Karnataka produces over 60 per cent of construction equipment
- House Informed Of Anti-Naxal Force (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Karnataka has informed the Centre that a force has been constituted to deal with the Naxal problem in the State, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
- Rivers Should Link, Not Divide, Us: Manmohan (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Dec 01, 2005)
Concern over inter-State disputes
Improve water management practices
Plan outlay to be raised for water resources
- Hunt On For Peace Activists In Iraq (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Dec 01, 2005)
As combined US and British special forces hunt for four Christian peace activists kidnapped by militants in Baghdad, British relatives of the oldest member of the group describe him as a pacifist and promoter of human rights.
- Bjp: The Siege Within (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Dec 01, 2005)
Judging by the absence of support to Uma Bharati by other Sangh parivar members, it's clear that she is in the minority, says Anuradha Dutt
- Sikhs From India, Pak Unite In Guru Ki Nagri (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Several thousand Sikhs from Pakistan and India, cutting across political and diplomatic barries, today gathered in this ‘Guru Ki Nagri’ to celebrate the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib.
- Uma May Be Suspended From Bjp (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Uma Bharti, who remained defiant and trained guns on the BJP top brass on Tuesday over the Madhya Pradesh leadership issue, is expected to be formally suspended by the party's Parliamentary Board which meets on Wednesday.
- Historical Monuments Come Alive On His Canvas (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
66-year-old Chinnappa has come a long way in his career
- Run Uma Run – Bring Bjp Back To Home (India Daily, Preetam Sohani, Nov 30, 2005)
It is time to reengineer BJP. The current BJP does not know if it is Congress or the Left Front. It is time for the core conservatives in the party to bring BJP back to home.
- Sikh Procession Enters Pakistan (Deccan Herald, Satinder Bains, Nov 30, 2005)
Amidst the chanting of Gurbani and slogans of ‘Jo Bole So Nihal’, the gold palanquin, carrying the holy Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib, led by ‘Panj Pyaras’ (Guru’s five beloved), Tuesday, crossed the Wagah joint check post at the international border,.
- Caught Between Iraq And A Hard Place (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, Nov 30, 2005)
In Jordan, there are fears that home-grown militancy aping Al-Qaeda could grow without effective action to tackle poverty, unemployment and exclusion.
- ‘India Unable To Stem Maoist Violence’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
The Indian government said Tuesday it has been unable to stem growing Maoist insurgencies in parts of the country.
- Pml Plans Pak-India Peace Conference (News International, Shakil Shaikh, Nov 30, 2005)
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League will host a Pakistan-India peace conference in the near future for demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir, self-governance and solving the Kashmir dispute through dialogue.
- Formula For Work (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
The Bhagavad Gita, hailed as a compendium of the highest philosophy, is replete with practical guidelines for the day-to-day life. To the common man caught in the mire of Samsara, who is plagued by doubt, fear and restlessness, . . .
- Divide And Lose (Tribune, Amulya Ganguli, Nov 30, 2005)
While sections within two of India’s most ideologically driven and, as a result, sectarian parties — the BJP and the CPM — have recently woken up to the perils of their divisive politics, a third, the RJD of Mr Lalu Yadav, has been taught the . . .
- Mountain Lines (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2005)
Package them for tourists
The minister of state for railways was moving down a siding when suggesting that the Tamil Nadu government promote a “Nilgiris Mountain Odyssey”,
- Heritage Protection (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 30, 2005)
The Chennai offices of the British Council and the Association of British Scholars recently organised a cute little function to launch an impressive photomontage titled "Madras that is Chennai: Gateway to the South" . . .
- Pml Plans Pak-India Peace Conference (News International, Shakil Shaikh, Nov 30, 2005)
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League will host a Pakistan-India peace conference in the near future for demilitarization of Jammu and Kashmir, self-governance and solving the Kashmir dispute through dialogue.
- Dangerous Bluster (Guardian (UK), Peter Beaumont, Nov 30, 2005)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's belligerent new President, wears his revolutionary heritage on his sleeve.
- Atomic Hypocrisy (Guardian (UK), Tony Benn, Nov 30, 2005)
Britain has played a leading role in the negotiations with Iran about its nuclear programme and the risk that it might lead to the development of an atomic bomb, and may well seek to take the matter to the UN security council.
- A Decaying Society (Daily Excelsior, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Nov 29, 2005)
Abraham Lincoln, when he was the President of America, once wrote a letter to the headmaster of the school in which his son was studying in class 8th.
- Safety Not A Concern (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 29, 2005)
Roads and highways have become death traps. With a boom in the automobile industry,
- Let The Monarchy Pass Into History (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 29, 2005)
The Nepali monarchy has sought and received 18 truck-loads of arms and ammunition from China. That is a development that New Delhi can ill-afford to ignore. The government should continue with its embargo on supply of armaments to Nepal . . .
- Special Economic Zone Act: `Provides The Right Combination Of Facilities' (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Nov 29, 2005)
Major objectives of the SEZ Act include generation of additional economic activity, promotion of export of goods and services, investment from domestic and foreign sources and creation of employment opportunities.
- Inner Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
A joyful existence totally free of difficulties is certainly not what one can expect from life on earth.
- Don't Demean Divine Radha (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Nov 29, 2005)
In north India, particularly in the Mathura region, Krishna is worshipped as the Lord of Radha, and "Radhe Radhe" is the common civilian greeting in this part of the country. Krishna is also revered as Radha-Ramana (Beloved of Radha), and as Radha-Krishna
- Our Loss In Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 29, 2005)
By choosing to isolate King Gyanendra of Nepal and support discredited, thoroughly corrupt politicians and the Maoists after last February's palace coup, the UPA Government adopted a disastrous policy whose impact is now beginning to take shape.
- Tribal People And Preserving Prime Forests (Hindu, Vikram Soni, Nov 29, 2005)
The proposed Scheduled Tribes (Recognition of Land Rights) Bill 2005 could sound the death-knell for prime forests. This could also result in the end of the tribal people's identity, which derives from the forests.
- Apostle Of Sri Ramakrishna (Hindu, C. S. Ramakrishnan, Nov 29, 2005)
Coffee-table book depicting how Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's message was brought to the South
- Uma Bharti Walks Out Of Meet (Hindu, Lalit Shastri, Nov 29, 2005)
Begins march from Bhopal to Ayodhya saying it is for the cause of "Ram androti"
- Stuck In The Middle (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 29, 2005)
E.T. The extraterrestrial, in Spielberg’s flick about a faecal-looking-but-cute alien stranded on Earth, regularly used its finger as a phallus symbol.
- Fundamentalism In America (Dawn, Naeem ul Haque, Nov 29, 2005)
Although Islamic fundamentalism is blamed by many in the West for being responsible for all the chaos prevailing in the world today, a close look at Christian fundamentalism in America leads one to conclude that this powerful movement has become . . .
- Hindu Mythology (Hindu, V. N. VEDANTA DESIKAN, Nov 29, 2005)
EXPLAINING THE UNEXPLAINED — Myths, Miracles and Mysticism in Hinduism: Anbil Ramaswamy; Pub. by Sri Ramanuja Mission, U.S., copies can be had from 25, Second East Park Street, Pritivipakkam, Ambattur, Chennai-600053. Rs. 75.
- Temple Of Modern India (The Week, Ajay Uprety, Nov 29, 2005)
The Ganga is many things to many people. It is, in Jawaharlal Nehru’s words, the "symbol of India’s age-old civilisation". In the Hindu ethos, it is more than a river—a goddess. The river, brought down from heaven by King Bhagiratha, fell into Shiva’s ...
- Nepal: Democracy In Thin Air (International Herald Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 28, 2005)
Nepal's Maoist rebels and a coalition of opposition parties agreed on a program to try to end direct rule by King Gyanendra.
- Rising Above Desire (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Nov 28, 2005)
The Carnatic classical singer from Mysore, sitting next to me on a Delhi-Mumbai flight, speaks as much with his soulful eyes as with his resonant voice.
- Militants Threaten Bangladesh Judges (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 28, 2005)
Jab Hamara Naya Ghar Ban Jayega...Kya Aap Hamare Ghar Aayenge? (Will you come to our house when we reconstruct it?)," asked 5-year-old quake survivor, Simran, to President A P J Abdul Kalam during his visit to Uri today.
- The Taliban Turns Its Attention On India (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Nov 28, 2005)
It is entirely possible that the Taliban has decided that India is once again taking sides in Afghanistan's internal affairs.
- Sena Fight In Open As Raj Quits Posts, Slams Uddhav (Indian Express, Rakshit Sonawane, Nov 28, 2005)
Plunging the Shiv Sena into its worst crisis, Raj Thackeray today quit as Leader and chief of its students’ arm Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena but not the party and accused cousin Uddhav Thackeray, executive president and son of Bal Thackeray, of destroying the
- Sino-Indian Boundary Impasse (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Nov 28, 2005)
The atmospherics between India and China have certainly improved. During the meetings of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on the border or the Special Representative (SR) talks, the environment is relaxed. Even when there is no forward movement, the two side
- Call To Save Heritage Buildings (Tribune, Rashmi Talwar, Nov 28, 2005)
The decaying heritage buildings virtually served as a wake-up call for all to save the rich architecture of the historic city as the “Heritage Walk” proceeded to unfold the past as part of the Heritage Festival here this morning.
- Anti-Muslim Racism? (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Nov 28, 2005)
My talks at university campuses sometimes occasion protests featuring Leftists and Islamists who call me names. A favourite of theirs is "racist."
- Indian Workers In Afghanistan To Get Extra Security (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Nov 28, 2005)
Stands by statement that Pakistan may have had hand in Maniappan's killing
- The King And We (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 28, 2005)
The continuing Chinese arms supply to Kathmandu is more than a tactical threat to India’s attempt at promoting democracy and stability in Nepal.
- Raj Thackeray Resigns From Shiv Sena Posts (Hindu, Special Correspondent, Hindu, Nov 28, 2005)
Says he will not join any party and will always respect his uncle
- Music And Dance (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 28, 2005)
Commemorating the silver jubilee celebration of the Chowdiah Memorial Hall, the Academy of Music organised a mega event from 21st to 24th November.
- Will Congress Do It Again? (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 28, 2005)
An all important question that will be answered out in the due course of time, Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain comments
- China Delivers Military Supplies To Nepal - Report (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 28, 2005)
China sent truckloads of arms to Nepal this week to help its poorly-equipped army fight a violent Maoist revolt, a newspaper reported on Friday.
- Mobility Unlimited (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 28, 2005)
As society is deafened by the ringtones of its cellular community, Simer Preet wonders if she will dial-in or disconnect to the craze
- Jaundiced History (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 28, 2005)
In an ideal situation, the state should not get involved with the writing of textbooks, especially those dealing with history. But the situation that prevails in India is far from ideal - although we claim to be an open, democratic society,
- The Buddhas The Taliban Destroyed —Khaled Ahmed (Daily Times, Khaled Ahmed, Nov 27, 2005)
When the two colossi were newly carved, the great Chinese traveller Hsuan Tsang saw them in 642 AD and noted their brilliant reflection from a distance. The smaller Buddha was Maitreya and the taller one was Rocana
- Nepal Army Will Continue To Get Arms From 'Friendly Nations' (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
Amid reports that it has received weapons from China, Nepal's Army has said it would continue getting arms and ammunition from "friendly nations" in the future.
- Flood Situation In Tamil Nadu Grim (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
Tamil Nadu had a respite on Saturday from the rains which wrought havoc durinng the last four days, claiming many lives and leaving a trail of destruction.
- A Search For New Identity (Deccan Herald, LEKSHMY RAJEEV, Nov 27, 2005)
Kanimozhi is a poet who values social mores but finds them constraining nevertheless.
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