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Articles 6921 through 7020 of 9735:
- A Happy Lot? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 09, 2005)
Finally we have something to cheer about. We are being told by a survey that we in this country are fourth in the list of "happiest population in the world".
- A Stonebreaker’S Lesson On Finding Divinity In Work (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Oct 09, 2005)
One of the greatest lessons I learnt in development — it was also a profound experience that revitalised my Hindu roots after my communist background had nearly scythed them — was from an ordinary woman stone-breaker.
- Dharma As Well As Education Is Essential: Seer (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2005)
Sri Veerasomeshwara Rajadeshikendra Shivacharya Swamiji of Sri Rambhapuri Peetha, Balehonnur in Chikmagalur district said that dharma and education were the two faces of the same coin.
- Quake Devastates Pak, J&k (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 09, 2005)
Many people were buried alive in an upmarket apartment block in Islamabad.
- Education A Distant Dream For These Child Workers (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
Salma (7) of Bathalapalli village in Krishnagiri District wants to become a doctor. But she needs to get education to fulfil that dream. Right now she is rolling incense sticks to contribute money to the family.
- Madressahs: Need For A Broader Curriculum (Dawn, Mansoor Alam, Oct 08, 2005)
The opposition of Islamic orthodoxy to the teaching of sciences, mathematics, economics, history, philosophy, other secular subjects and foreign languages, especially English, is inexplicable, for Islam places great emphasis on knowledge and learning.
- Thiruvattaar: Treasure House Of Art And Architecture (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 08, 2005)
There are three famous Vaishnavite shrines in Kanyakumari district: while at Parakkai Lord Vishnu is in the standing pose, he is in the sitting pose at Thiruppathisaram.
- Breaking The Logjam In Nepal (Tribune, Suhas Chakma, Oct 08, 2005)
Although King Gyanendra’s cancellation of the visit to the UN General Assembly came as a morale booster to the democratic forces and the human rights defenders, the political stalemate is far from resolved.
- From Myths To History (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Oct 08, 2005)
Terrorism is a universal threat, demanding a universal response
- Foot Loose (Deccan Herald, Venkatesh R Rao, Oct 08, 2005)
Forgetfulness will take on a new meaning, especially when it comes to matters of the sole
- The True Role Of Religion (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 08, 2005)
Founders of every major religion of the world addressed themselves to the problems facing human societies of their time. They were clear in their priorities. Hebraic religions like Judaism, Christianity and Islam made one God the centre-piece of their....
- Dekha Is Bemari-E-Dil Nay Aakhir Kam Tamam Kiya-I (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 08, 2005)
This tireless muscular pump which we call heart is an enigma of nature, Dr. Sajjad Reshi comments on heart and heart related diseases
- Coping With Variations In The Monsoon (Hindu, Sulochana Gadgil, Oct 08, 2005)
Simulation and prediction of the Indian monsoon remains a tough challenge. Yet, we possess a wealth of data that can be used to derive farming strategies tailored to local rainfall variability.
- Indonesia's Terror Dilemma (Asia Times, Bill Guerin, Oct 07, 2005)
The al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) organization once again has its footprints all over a series of suicide bomb blasts on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
- Kashmir, Taiwan And North Korea Are Potential Hotbeds: John Reid (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
British Defence Secretary condemns terrorism; favours Kashmir dialogue
No attempt to "contain" China
Islamic terrorism on the rise across Asia
- Breaking America's Grip On The Net (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
You would expect an announcement that would forever change the face of the Internet to be a grand affair — a big stage, spotlights, media scrums, and a charismatic frontman working the crowd.
- Troubling Issues For The Nwfp (Dawn, Khalid Mahmud Arif, Oct 07, 2005)
Three separate issues of national importance — all concerning the NWFP — have engaged public attention, two in the recent past and the third on occasions but for a long while. Brief comments on each based on historic realities are in order.
- Iran Faces New Pressures (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Oct 07, 2005)
Mr Blair’s officials have accused Iran-backed groups of supplying arms to Shias to attack British soldiers in Iraq.
- What's The Value Of Friendship? (Hindu, Lucy Rock, Oct 07, 2005)
Philosphers and poets have long pondered the importance of friendship: Euripides thought "a loyal friend worth 10,000 relatives," while Ringo got by with a little help from his.
- In Need Of A Better System (Greater Kashmir, DR. RAM CHANDER SHARMA, Oct 07, 2005)
Some hard steps are to be taken to bring a derailed system back on rails in Jammu and Kashmir, suggests
DR. RAM CHANDER SHARMA
- They Don’T Teach Us Only To Learn But To Live (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 07, 2005)
K. Asif takes the teacher student relation beyond the confines of a classroom
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops”
- American Pie, Sliced Up (Deccan Herald, JAITHIRTH RAO , Oct 07, 2005)
I write this from America, from what is today a troubled country possessed of over-articulate television anchors, a country bombarded and persecuted by a plethora of inane channels.
- Indian Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up 11.4 Pct In Sept (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Foreign tourist arrivals in India rose 11.4 percent in September from a year earlier, as the country's tourism industry booms amid a strong economy and growth in business and leisure travel.
- Uncle Sam Takes Peek At Indian Caste System (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Oct 07, 2005)
Having understood the differences between Shias and Sunnis, US lawmakers now examine the age-old caste system in India.
- An Invaluable Trait (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 07, 2005)
Ironic as it may seem, it is this worldly life that is full of sorrow and pain that also offers an opportunity to those aspiring for liberation.
- Union: A Most Potent Social Insurance (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 07, 2005)
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is the largest and fastest growing union in North America, with 1.8 million members, according to www.seiu.org.
- Govt Outlines Twin Pronged Approach To End Naxal Menace (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Wednesday unveiled a two-pronged approach of economic development and firm policing, in order to wipe out the Naxalite menace.
- Indian Foreign Tourist Arrivals Up 11.4 Pct In Sept (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Foreign tourist arrivals in India rose 11.4 percent in September from a year earlier, as the country's tourism industry booms amid a strong economy and growth in business and leisure travel.
- Ghost Of Old Self (Deccan Herald, Bharati Prabhu, Oct 06, 2005)
Rajajinagar is no longer what is used to be. Still, I’d live there than anywhere else
- You And I (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 06, 2005)
Shakeel Ahmed has retreated from the spotlight. Back home, he will consult with friends and family about the proposed surgery by a famous American doctor to separate his daughters,
- A Revered Dasara Tradition Comes Alive In Mysore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Cultural programmes get off to a rousing start
Flute recital by Praveen Godkhindi and vocal recital by Balamuralikrishna kick off the programme
The Wadiyars patronised musicians and artists from all over the country
- Chalk Out A Strategic Plan For Rural Development' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 06, 2005)
Chalking out a strategic plan for development of rural sector and evolving a systematic plan to tap resources of rural markets is need of the hour.
- Are Tax Lures To Woo Investment Passé? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Oct 06, 2005)
If you push on a piece of putty it will assume a new shape, and when you remove your hand it will not return to its original shape, or at least not immediately and not entirely.
- A Cultural Kaleidoscope (Deccan Herald, Shankar Bennur, Oct 06, 2005)
The Mysore Dasara is an occasion that has earned a place in travel itineraries of not only people of Karnataka, . . .
- Romania To Back India For U.N. Seat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Romania has assured support to India for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
- A Tradition Inherited From Vijayanagar Era (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
The ‘Gombe Thotti’ inside Mysore Palace is a special place as it was originally meant to display dolls during Dasara at the time of Mysore royal family.
- Tourism As A Wholesome Experience (Deccan Herald, Rashmi Vasudeva, Oct 05, 2005)
When you drink that coffee freshly brewed in a Kodagu estate standing on the portico of a 100-year-old structure, you see the point of it all — of the breathless ephemeral thing we call life and the force that rekindles it — wanderlust.
- Japanese Gandhian Gets Bajaj Award (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Gandhian P Gopinathan Nair, Ramon Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh and Japanese Daisaku Ikeda who propagated Gandhi’s ideals outside India are among four personalities selected for this year’s Jamnalal Bajaj awards.
- India Embroiled In Irangate (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Oct 05, 2005)
India should come up with a plausible reason for having voted against Iran, if it wants to retain its credibility.
- Seer Case: Sc Can’T Digest Local Court’S Ways (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Shankaracharya’s counsel said the police filed the chargesheet in a Kancheepuram court on January 10, which was a closed holiday.
- Bjp Satisfied Over Show In Civic Polls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 05, 2005)
Panel to look into acts of indiscipline
- Turkey Opens Formal Eu Talks (Tribune, Amberin Zaman, Oct 05, 2005)
After waiting in Europe’s antechamber for 42 years, Turkey early Tuesday became the first predominantly Muslim country to open membership talks with the European Union.
- Annular Eclipse Witnessed By Thousands (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
People thronged the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi and Hardwar
- Sticky Questions (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Oct 04, 2005)
Iran needs an image makeover. Instead of pursuing the nuclear option, it should emerge as a benign power
- Reclaiming The Commons (Deccan Herald, Mark Sommer, Oct 04, 2005)
The private sector and the state should both work towards collective welfare by sustaining the common resources
- Pakistan Aspiring For A West Asian Role - Ii (Greater Kashmir, Z A MALIK, Oct 04, 2005)
The Islamic Republic has had no compulsions in establishing contacts with the Israelis who never respected international law, morality and opinion,
- Dasara Dhoom! (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
Shankar Bennur digs into the pages of the past and comes up with interesting information on the widely celebrated battle between the good and the evil and the special cultural slant that Karnataka has given to the Dasara festival.
- Voice Of The Customer (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Oct 04, 2005)
September marks India's traditional busy season for launching new products and variants, as already seen in cars and motor-cycles and personal products.
- It Was Just A Kiss (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Oct 04, 2005)
What is obscenity? Surely it means different things to different people in varying contexts, particularly in a democratic society. But in Tamil Nadu, the definition appears to be warped.
- Saint Who Personified Religious Unity (Hindu, Prema Nandakumar , Oct 04, 2005)
He stood for human unity for the sum of his teaching is: `one Lord for all'
- Tenets Of Advaita Vedanta (Hindu, S. Revathy, Oct 04, 2005)
A treatise offering insight into every aspect of Advaita philosophy
- Institutionalising Ijtehad (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 04, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has underlined the need for rethinking and Ijtihad and called for political, economic and social reforms to build and consolidate a system capable of ensuring harmony and tranquillity in the Muslim societies.
- Cultivate Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
Devotion to the Lord can be cultivated by constantly listening to the expositions of His countless captivating attributes,
- Mysore Tourism Website Launched (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
The Dasara executive commitee on Monday launched the Dasara helpline and a website ‘www.mysoretourism.org’ to provide information to tourists on places and events.
- Over Million Books Stored In Digital Libraries (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 04, 2005)
The government will soon start an initiative that would involve scanning more than a million books and manuscripts lining the shelves of libraries around the country and make them available at the click of a mouse.
- Udaipur’S Lakes Of Corruption (Indian Express, Jagat S Mehta, Oct 03, 2005)
In April this year, the Express broke a story on how Udaipur’s lakes were being put up for sale.
- Will America See A Conservative Retreat? (Hindu, Will Hutton, Oct 03, 2005)
As a leading Republican faces corruption charges, the fallout will be felt far afield.
- The Case For An Aeronautics Commission (Hindu, M.R. Srinivasan, Oct 03, 2005)
With the civil aviation sector growing rapidly, an aeronautics commission should be set up for an integrated approach to policy planning and implementation
- Need For Effort (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 03, 2005)
Among the prerequisites for embarking on the spiritual path by undertaking scriptural study, control of the senses and the mind is paramount.
- The Awful Mess In Ukraine (Dawn, Eric S. Margolis, Oct 03, 2005)
Only nine months ago, Ukraine appeared headed for a brilliant democratic future. The ‘Orange Revolution’, a popular, democratic national uprising, had overthrown the old communist regime, with its corrupt, pro-Russian politicians, crooked business cronies
- Kashmir In A Fix - I (Greater Kashmir, SHUJA MASOOD, Oct 03, 2005)
They keep talking to New Delhi and who knows about what? Back home people are lost as to what can be the solution that can really end this imbroglio, comments
SHUJA MASOOD
- Women Shgs Must Be Apolitical: Karunanidhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
`If they must, they should support the Centre from where they get bulk of their funds'
Jayalalithaa's opposition to the Sethusamudram project a "betrayal" of Tamil Nadu's interests
- Globalisation: It Shows The Way (Tribune, Navraj Goyal, Oct 02, 2005)
The process of globalisation and the role played by the World Trade Organisation are widely misunderstood and misrepresented, says the much-awaited report, The Future of WTO,
- O' Gandhi (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Oct 02, 2005)
''With every breath I pray to God to give me strength to quench the flames or remove me from this earth.'' This is how Mahatma Gandhi summed up his agony on his 78th birthday, October 2, 1947, when the entire subcontinent . . .
- Secret Of My Longevity Is Gandhism: Azhikode (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
The Gandhian ideals in me have helped me live longer, social critic, Sukumar Azhikode has said.The Gandhian ideals in me have helped me live longer, social critic, Sukumar Azhikode has said.
- On Strangeness In Indian Writing (Hindu, AMIT CHAUDHURI, Oct 02, 2005)
For 20 long years, influenced by Said and post-colonial theory, the aesthetics of estrangement has been confused with the politics of representation. It is time to restore the stranger's innocence.
- The Other Great War (Hindu, KALA KRISHNAN RAMESH , Oct 02, 2005)
In After Kurukshetra, Mahasweta Devi speaks once again of women from a woman's point of view.
- Poems Of Remarkable Resonance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 02, 2005)
Kolatkar was a genuine major talent, feels PRABHAKAR ACHARYA
- Between Cultures (Hindu, ANANDHI SUBRAMANIAN, Oct 02, 2005)
Aslam is courageous for recording his impressions of an insular world.
- New Narratives (Hindu, PADMINI DEVARAJAN, Oct 02, 2005)
A compact collection, Curtains celebrates the Indian woman and `herstories'.
- The Perfect Guru (Hindu, Aditi De, Oct 02, 2005)
This visually splendid book gives the reader a new lens with which to view pichhvais.
- India, Iran And The Congressional Hearings On The Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 01, 2005)
In the wake of its vote against Iran in the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Indian Government said "nothing could be further from the truth" than the suggestion that there was any "linkage" between its decision and the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal.
- Congress Sweeps Civic Chiefs' Election (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Bags 79 Chairperson and 9 Mayor posts; elections in 3 municipalities and Guntur Corporation postponed
- Eye-Openers For Eyes Shut!……… (Daily Excelsior, Dr R L Bhat, Oct 01, 2005)
Remember Yaksha asking Yudhistra what the greatest wonder in the world was? Dharmaputra lived in a different age.
- Arms Embargo On Nepal Should Continue: Indian Team (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 01, 2005)
India should continue arms embargo on Nepal to pressure King Gyanendra to restore multiparty democracy in the Himalayan Kingdom, according to visiting Indian political leaders.
- New Horizons (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 01, 2005)
The relaxation of tension along the Line of Control (LoC) has given time to the leadership of "Azad" Kashmir, as the Pakistan-occupied territory is locally known, to think of developing tourism in a big way.
- Will The Phoenix Rise Again? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
The Phoenix Settlement in South Africa is nothing short of a holy place. It was here that Mahatma Gandhi conceived the principles of the non-violent movement. But sadly, it's neglected and unvisited, says K.S. SHEKAR who went there to pay his homage
- Janata Dal (Secular) Splits; Ibrahim To Head Faction (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 01, 2005)
Deve Gowda, Thippanna, Kumaraswamy `replaced'
- Talking Without The Worry (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 01, 2005)
Mobile phones have brought the social and commercial benefits of communication access to a billion users worldwide in just a decade since the current technologies were rolled out.
- The Making Of Bapu (Deccan Herald, PREM PAUL NINAN, Sep 30, 2005)
Gandhi was once just a simple lawyer in South Africa. It was his perseverance against injustice and violence that made him the Mahatma, writes Prem Paul Ninan
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