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Articles 6721 through 6820 of 9735:
- Good Bye Or Good Riddance? (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 02, 2005)
Why not? should be the question as we need to turn back and take a leaf from history. Kashmir deserves a relief from the agony it had been put through earlier. What they say a Good Bye can be a Good Riddance for others, Javed Iqbal Shah comments . . .
- Call For A New Forum (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 02, 2005)
This week, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage celebrates its 20th anniversary.
- Age Of Wisdom (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 02, 2005)
The will to retire is not very strong among most Indians. The resistance is rooted in reasons both economic and psychological — in that order.
- Vedas And Tamil Classics (Hindu, C. L. Ramakrishnan , Nov 01, 2005)
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- Sanary Sur Mer (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Nov 01, 2005)
The port of Toulon nestles in a corner between Côte d’Azur and the peninsula of St Man-drier. It is not a very attractive city. But just across the peninsula to the west is a charming little port called Sanary sur Mer. Its promenade is like many . . .
- Arming The Hills (Telegraph, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 01, 2005)
Historically, communists have had more to fear from their comrades than from their enemies.
- Sri Lanka: Elections And The Tsunami (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 01, 2005)
Tsunami relief has not emerged as a major, island-wide issue with the potential to sway the electorate. It now jostles for space with other local issues.
- How Does It Happen? - I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Nov 01, 2005)
How does earth shake so violently, Syed Shah Nawaz Bukhari explains the scientific dimension of a natural disaster called Earthquake
- The Changeover: Democracy At Work (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 31, 2005)
Ghulam Nabi Azad's accession to power could help end the historic devaluation of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir.
- British Politicians Dodge Their Own Ban On Smoking (Statesman, Marie Woolf, Oct 31, 2005)
Politicians were accused of hypocrisy last night after it emerged that the British government’s new law banning smoking will not cover the House of Commons or the House of Lords.
- A British Gandhi (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 31, 2005)
Non-violent defiance against Iraq war
- Now And Again: A Smoker’S Nightmare (Statesman, ARKAPRABHA DEB, Oct 31, 2005)
MGP of the Indian Civil Service once asked me in my salad days what I was fond of. My reply was, “Mathematics, cigars and music in that order”.
- Regional Rivalries Over Afghanistan (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Oct 31, 2005)
As war-ravaged Afghanistan appears headed for economic recovery, there are signs of renewed interest, both by global and regional powers, in building ties with it.
- Is Shouting Back The Way To Tackle Religion? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Oct 31, 2005)
The problem with debates on religion is that they turn into an "us-versus-them" affair with all secularists branded as unreconstructed atheists and enemies of the faith, and all believers as irrational and fanatical.
- Stay The Course On Nepal (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Oct 31, 2005)
These are testing times for Indian policy towards Nepal.
- Relatively A Greater Experience (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 30, 2005)
There is a reason he preferred philosophy to politics, Jameel Qadiri describes a genius called Einstein and sums up a lecture series delivered by Prof. Naresh Dadich on physics at the University of Kashmir
- As Bbc Proves Vivekananda Right After A Century... (Indian Express, S Gurumurthy , Oct 30, 2005)
‘‘Do not believe such silly things as there was a race of mankind in South India called Dravidians differing widely from another race in northern India called the Aryans.
- The Bhopal Gamble (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 29, 2005)
On November 3, the government of Madhya Pradesh will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state. Chief minister Babulal Gaur, who's engaged in a leadership tussle with the BJP's favourite candidate Shivraj Singh Chauhan and . . .
- Azad To Be Elected Leader On Sunday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 29, 2005)
The Legislature Party of the Congress in Jammu & Kashmir will meet on Sunday in Srinagar to formally elect Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad as its leader ahead of his taking charge as Chief Minister on November 2.
- As Bbc Proves Vivekananda Right After A Century... (Indian Express, S Gurumurthy , Oct 29, 2005)
‘‘Do not believe such silly things as there was a race of mankind in South India called Dravidians differing widely from another race in northern India called the Aryans.
- World Wide Web Consortium Launches Rapidly Growing . . . (India Daily, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2005)
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) announces the launch of its Indian Office on 10 November 2005. Based at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC Noida) in Noida, India, it is the first W3C Office launched since the introduction . . .
- Overcome Attachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2005)
A man of wisdom (jnani) has been described in the Bhagavad Gita as one who remains unperturbed by the vicissitudes of life.
- Chennai's Turn To Face Rain Fury (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2005)
Normal life in the city and suburbs was virtually paralysed following incessant rains and gusty winds.
- Tutankhamun’S Tipple Uncovered By Scientists (Statesman, Anthony Rose, Oct 28, 2005)
Of all the great vintages, Year 5 has not generally been considered a classic.
- Don't Mix Apples And Oranges (Times of India, AMITA SEN, Oct 28, 2005)
If males and females look and behave differently in so many ways the premise that they should be taught differently does make sense.
- Ancient Manuscripts Campaign Begins (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 28, 2005)
People asked to preserve palm-leaf writings
- Travel In A New Age (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 28, 2005)
In India, a new entrepreneurial generation has begun to comprehend the importance of being eco-friendly. Evidence of this is seen across the many properties that have mushroomed across Rajasthan, run by local, established families who have given. . . .
- Temple Heist (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 28, 2005)
Now that the Hansi Jain temple has been swept clean of 53 ancient idols, there are incredulous noises about their total value. Estimates vary from a modest Rs 100 crore to a staggering Rs 1,000 crore.
- N-Karnataka Has Highest Number Of Inscriptions, Says Historian (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
Karnataka has the highest number of historical inscriptions in the entire country. But, lack of research and study has denied this privilege to the State, observed historian Dr B Rajashekharappa.
- The Purana Tradition (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The oral tradition in the dissemination of spiritual knowledge has been in vogue since time immemorial. This method ensures that any body of knowledge is preserved intact as the preceptor teaches his disciple directly.
- Bihar Polling Peaceful, 45 Pc Turnout (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The EC advisor went around the constituencies acting on complaints.
- Tn Flood Scene Grim As Toll Tops 57 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
Though the floods have inundated vast stretches of paddy fields, there hasn’t been much crop loss in the delta heartland.
- "Transfer Of Kanchi Case No Reflection On District Judiciary" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The petitioner's lawyers could not perform their duty in this situation: Supreme Court
Launching of prosecution against prominent persons shows the attitude of the State
Actions of prosecuting agency creating apprehension in the mind of petitioner
- Terror Tactic (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Oct 27, 2005)
The October 12 suicide bomber attack in Hyderabad has added a worrying dimension to the security scenario.
- Sc Shifts Seer Trial To Pondicherry (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the transfer petition filed by Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi and ordered the shifting of the trial in the Sankararaman murder case from the sessions court in Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu to the court . . .
- Meet The World’S Brainiest People (Tribune, Dermot Purgavie, Oct 27, 2005)
MIchael Walzer may be the world’s happiest philosopher. Tieless and wearing trainers, he seems so relaxed he could be in danger of falling apart. “When you come here you are completely free to do whatever you want for the rest of your life,” he says.
- High Court Order On "Objectionable Portions" In Ncert History Books (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2005)
It has asked the council to reply within four weeks
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai have been described as terrorists
Court says freedom fighters should not be assessed from the British point of view
- A Saudi Nsc (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 26, 2005)
The establishment of a national security council seems to give another indication of the desire for political reforms in Saudi Arabia.
- Global Aid Falls Short Of Pakistan's Relief Needs (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 26, 2005)
The donations and pledges received by Pakistan for the earthquake victims from 71 countries and 159 international organisations including the U.N. and NGOs has risen to $1.246 billion.
- Gurdwara Provides Shelter To Quake-Hit (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 26, 2005)
200 Sikhs, Hindus become refugees overnight; they do not want to return to their native town
Quake victims had to undertake an arduous journey to reach Panja Sahib
Since they are a miniscule minority they can't settle anywhere
- The European Maze (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 26, 2005)
Hampton Court palace is a far more congenial venue for an EU summit than the fortress-like council of ministers’ building in Brussels, though Tony Blair and his 24 fellow leaders are still not going to be making any big decisions when they gather . . .
- China Gives Large Military Aid To Nepal (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
In a move that will raise eyebrows in New Delhi and even Washington, China has pledged military assistance of $989,000 to Nepal eight months after the kingdom's principal military aid givers continued to keep their assistance on hold.
- A Brand New Landmark Soon For The Capital (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2005)
To the Capital's many tourist destinations will be added one more this coming month.
- Oecd's Survey Of China — Lessons From The Middle Kingdom (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Oct 25, 2005)
In its first country survey of China, OECD says that the Middle Kingdom's economic impact on the world has been accentuated by its rapidly increasing openness to trade.
- Cultural Heritage Of Andhra Region (Hindu, M. L. Nigam, Oct 25, 2005)
Panoramic sweep of the art, literature and performing arts of Andhra region
- Socio-Cultural Centre (Hindu, S. N. Kandaswamy, Oct 25, 2005)
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- Wild? Well, Maybe (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 25, 2005)
Still unworthy of sanctuary
- Facts Of Globalisation (Business Line, R. Devarajan, Oct 25, 2005)
Globalisation means different things to different people. There is a view that it is nothing beyond the dissemination of scientific knowledge and technical information throughout the world;
- March With Time Or Stagnate (Deccan Herald, Maloy Krishna Dhar, Oct 25, 2005)
India’s intelligence agencies need to modernise themselves by changing recruitment policies and training methods
- Sweet Dreams (Deccan Herald, Sudha Narasimhachar, Oct 25, 2005)
I wait for the day when I finally am able to give my dietician a satisfactory report
- Shedding More Light On Vijayanagar Era (Hindu, M. Ahiraj, Oct 25, 2005)
Seven copper plates of the Vijayanagar period and pertaining to the reign of Immadi Harihar (1397)have been secured by D.V. Parashivamurthy of the Department of Epigraphy of Kannada University, Hampi, from a family in Hubli.
- Man Of Wisdom (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
It is human nature to look up to role models for inspiration and also imitate them.
- A Cultural Fiesta (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
To promote the heritage and culture of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Tourism Department is organising a series of cultural festivals. The fest begins on November 12 to February 12 at various venues.
- Archimedes' Killer Rays Probably A Myth (Hindu, Ian Sample , Oct 25, 2005)
The Greek mathematician "harnessed sun's rays to burn Roman fleet" — U.S. scientists manage small blaze that fizzles out.
- When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Oct 24, 2005)
The cultural aspects of doing business in Europe are often subtle, but they are reflected in business contracts between European and Indian enterprises. Since both cultures are deeply rooted in tradition, neither can be changed easily.
- When It's Right To Roam In Hotspots (Hindu, Simon Reeve, Oct 24, 2005)
Is travelling to `troubled countries' such as Uzbekistan worthy or just plain voyeurism?
- How Mumbai Residents Were Short-Changed (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Oct 24, 2005)
The Bombay High Court ruling on the development of textile mill lands exposes the absence of any vision for Mumbai in the people who plan for the city and those who implement the plans.
- Land Is Green, Air Is Pure By Sunrit Mullick (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 24, 2005)
From the air, Manipur looked like a lush green jewel surrounded on all sides by verdant hills, the tops of some of which were lost in fluffy white clouds fixed and suspended in space.
- There’S A Time For Everything (Dawn, Anwer Mooraj, Oct 24, 2005)
A consultant on a visit to Pakistan, who charges by the hour, once quipped that he was thinking of retiring after working in Karachi for a month, because the clients who had hired him were invariably absent, habitually late or irritatingly indecisive. And
- An Exhibition On ‘Unbearable Lightness Of Being’ (Tribune, Charu Singh, Oct 24, 2005)
The spirit dance of Musui and Maiya seems endless and limitless as they romp across the shady glens and hidden nooks and crannies of the sunny winter garden at the India International Centre, New Delhi.
- Overflowing Lakes Inundate Several Areas As Rain Continues In Bangalore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2005)
Incessant rain lashes city through Saturday night; low-lying areas badly hit
- Mahadev ... (Hindu, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Oct 23, 2005)
... was officially Gandhiji's secretary, but actually "he was much more than that." It was his special privilege to be able to show the world the Mahatma off the stage and below the platform
- Slow Foxtrot With India (Dawn, M.P. Bhandara, Oct 23, 2005)
GIVEN our roller-coaster relationship with India, most people are curious if the current ‘Slow Fox Trot detente’ will lead to a settlement on Kashmir.
- Carrot And Stick Policy (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Oct 23, 2005)
The first phase of the Bihar poll starts and 57 seats go to the polls and nothing reflects the 'fragmented' vote better than the last result where the RJD won 23 seats, the JD[U]/BJP 18 and the LJP 9.
- Truly A Life-Changing Experience (Hindu, SHALINI UMACHANDRAN, Oct 23, 2005)
It is a warm story of a little boy, an orphan with a fairly serious health problem, who takes over the lives of an elderly, childless couple who believe they have seen, done and experienced pretty much everything.
- Science & Art: The Twain Do Meet (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2005)
Interesting insights into the world were the result of a project that brought together artists and scientists to promote interaction between them, says Debbie Rogers.
- The Man Behind Vienna’S Waltz Into Fame (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 23, 2005)
A trip through the woods of Vienna, which have a musical quality about them reminiscent of Vienna’s famous composer Johann Strauss, enchants Eva Bell.
- Terracotta Saved This Village (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2005)
With each of its residents a terracotta artisan, Mollela village in Rajasthan could rightly be called the terracotta capital of the country. Surekha Kadapa-Bose visits the unique village.
- A Temple Dedicated To The Arts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2005)
Trisshur Pooram festival attracts lakhs of people to Trisshur every year. Harish Halemane visits the temple which is famous among not only pilgrims, but also theatre-lovers.
- Saddam Trial — A Political Sideshow (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Oct 22, 2005)
The trial in Baghdad could backfire if Saddam Hussein is humiliated by unfair or high-handed treatment.
- Water Scarcity May Lead To Wars (Daily Excelsior, M M Munshi, Oct 22, 2005)
It is almost impossible to imagine that the total area of water on earth's surface is about 114 crore Square Kilometers but this immense quantity is of little use as 96.5% of it is brakish.
- Worthy Decision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
There are many occasions when an individual is forced to confront a moral dilemma.
- Midday Meal That Was (Deccan Herald, N V Ramaswamy, Oct 22, 2005)
Probably the earliest midday meals scheme in the country was initiated in my class at a govt school
- Finding Advani A Worthy Successor (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 22, 2005)
I was expecting radical changes in the cast of principal actors and in the revolutionary roles the BJP would play in speeding up the country’s march to prosperity. I was sorely disappointed:
- Fort By The Sea (Hindu, PRASHANTH G.N., Oct 22, 2005)
How long will the stone hold off the water? Rocks at the splendid Bekal fort set you thinking
- Journey Of Jihad (Indian Express, Ananya Vajpeyi, Oct 21, 2005)
Who fights a so-called holy war in the midst of a natural disaster? What place does ideological warfare — presumably the impetus for Tuesday’s assassination of a J&K minister
- In A New Court (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 21, 2005)
Histrionics are an important part of a dictator’s equipment. So even during his appearance in the courtroom for the first time for his trial, Mr Saddam Hussein sought to be dramatic, striving to create the larger-than-life figure of a hero unvanquished...
- Maharaja Gulab Singh-Character Profile (Daily Excelsior, Major (retd) Dr Brahma Singh, Oct 21, 2005)
History has, evidently, been unfair to Maharaja Gulab Singh. He has generally been projected as an ''over-grown'' feudatory of the Lahore kingdom, who, taking a rather mean advantage of the confusion that followed the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was a
- The Rise And Fall Of A Nation Called Muslims -Ii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 20, 2005)
They once witnessed a period of great glory and grandeur. History had an ugly turn and it was all different.
- Favouring The Goddess (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 20, 2005)
My NRI cousin from New York, Dilip, is a natural born American citizen.
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