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Articles 7421 through 7520 of 9735:
- Nepal: Dangerous Drift (Tribune, S.D. Muni, Aug 24, 2005)
A recent study published in an American journal places Nepal at the 37th place in a list of 60 prospective failing states all over the world.
- Reining In The Madressahs (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Aug 24, 2005)
Last week the government issued an ordinance requiring all the madressahs in the country to get themselves registered with the authorities.
- Rising India (Deccan Herald, Anand Giridharadas, Aug 24, 2005)
World War II thrust an acute test on India: Should Indians, then under British rule, join what Japan billed as a pan-Asian struggle to expel Western imperialism from Asia?
- India Must Play Mediator Between The Muslims And The West’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2005)
A member of the House of Lords, Bhikhu Parekh has been living in the UK for over four decades.
- Asylum And Terror (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 24, 2005)
There is a small but important piece of information coming from London, the latest battlefield of terrorists.
- Shiv Sena Hold Weakens (Tribune, Shiv Kumar, Aug 23, 2005)
Long before the McDonalds and Pizza Huts touched base in India, the Shiv Sena in Mumbai came up with the idea of franchising its brand of terror and instant justice.
- King Fahd’S Many Legacies (Dawn, SHAHID JAVED BURKI, Aug 23, 2005)
Following his assassination by a royal prince, King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud was succeeded by Khaled, the deceased king’s half brother.
- Un Resolutions Obsolete For Solving K-Issue (Daily Excelsior, L C Kaul, Aug 23, 2005)
Addressing a public meeting organised by Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, on the first anniversary of the party, at Hyderpura,
- The New Face Of Mccarthyism (Dawn, MADELEINE BUNTING, Aug 23, 2005)
A campaign is being orchestrated through the media to destroy the credibility of many of the most important Muslim institutions in Britain, including the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).
- Providing The Knowledge Edge (Daily Excelsior, Arvinder Kaur, Aug 23, 2005)
To sharpen India's knowl-edge edge in the 21st cen-tury, the Government has set up a Commission which will suggest how knowledge can be used to change the lives of average citizens.
- Cruise Missiles In Sub-Continent — The Sino-Pakistani Nexus (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Aug 23, 2005)
India cannot be too careful about the manner in which China is supplying Pakistan with missiles to give latter the capability to strike at cities all across India.
- Looking Beyond Gaza Evacuation (Dawn, Mahdi Masud, Aug 23, 2005)
Published on April 30, 2003, the roadmap for a Middle East settlement, sponsored by the Quartet (comprising the US, the UN, Russia and the EU) called for a comprehensive settlement based on a two-state solution.
- Krishna: Cameo Hero Of The Yakshagana (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 21, 2005)
Although not the ‘hero’ in any of the productions, some theories believe that Yakshagana theatre owes its origin to the concept of Krishna, says G S Bhat.
- Heaps Of History (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 21, 2005)
Kashmir is one of the greatest heritage sites in India. At history’s crossroads for more than 1000 years, Kashmir is the place where kings arrived with empires that ruled it for centuries.
- Not Forgetting The Gujarat Carnage (Dawn, Kuldip Nayar, Aug 20, 2005)
A pakistan television network based in Dubai asked me whether Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would tender his apology to Indian Muslims as he had done in the case of Sikhs for the Delhi riots 21 years after the violence
- Sculpture Picnic (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 20, 2005)
Doddagaddavalli may not sound inviting for picnickers and weekend pleasure seekers in the first instant.
- Goddess Of Fine Things (Deccan Herald, Rashmi Vasudeva, Aug 18, 2005)
When we were kids, for us Varamahalakshmi was someone who brought with her a bounty of holidays, pure ghee sweets and gifts that we carefully preserved.
- Form Groups, Rouse Each Other From Deep Sleep (Times of India, K HARISH, Aug 17, 2005)
A central idea in Gurdjieff's philosophy was that man is in deep sleep. He is an automaton and each of his actions, thoughts and feelings are just passive and mechanical res- ponses to stimuli.
- Heritage Hunt To Promote Tourism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2005)
It included a display of heritage sites that were recreated by college students
- Arguments For A Better World (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Aug 14, 2005)
Amartya Sen's new book, The Argumentative Indian, is an original journey into the history of ideas. He says India's traditions of democratic discussion and secularism stretch back longer than we care to think. Excerpts from an interview.
- It’S Okay To Ignore A Ringing Cell Phone (Tribune, Paul Levinson, Aug 13, 2005)
There is a famous story about Samuel Taylor Coleridge, author of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.’’
- Cement Crunch Hits Kangla Fort Work (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2005)
Manipur Police Housing Corporation unable to help out
Paris-based ICOMOS carrying out restoration Aim to develop fort into heritage park Investment of about Rs. 15 crores required
- 3 More Asoka Stupas Discovered (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2005)
In a rare archaeological find, three stupas, pottery and terracotta remains traced to the Asokaperiod were excavated at a few places in Jajpur district of Orissa, Minister for Culture Damodar Rout said here on Sunday.
- Means To Liberation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2005)
There are two objectives in human life and the first is engagement in the world to enjoy material pleasures and the other is pursuit of liberation from bondage.
- A Steam Odyssey (Hindu, BILL AITKEN, Aug 07, 2005)
Once the Darjeeeling toy train won its spurs, it was only a matter of time before the Nilgiri Mountain Railway would have to be internationally acknowledged in the UNESCO World Heritage List. India becomes the only country to flaunt two feathers in its tr
- Protecting National Heritage (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 07, 2005)
Much has been written in these columns about the government’s attempts at provincializing the national heritage.
- A New Recipe (Hindu, R. KRITHIKA, Aug 07, 2005)
In Ashok Banker's hands, the Ramayana comes into its own
- Changing Roles (Deccan Herald, Chaya Srivatsa, Aug 05, 2005)
As my husband lies in his last illness, I play the final role of a wife, as nurse-cum-mother
- Light On Dharma (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 05, 2005)
The declaration of the Lord in the Bhagavad Gita during His incarnation as Krishna,
- Requiem For A Tree (Deccan Herald, DILIP RATHNAKAR, Aug 04, 2005)
One of the trees that died in the recent rains was a peepul tree that had seen many moons
- Material Success Through Principles Of Yoga (Times of India, SWAMI KRIYANANDA, Aug 03, 2005)
Sri Yukteswar Giri, my param-guru, was quoted in Param-hansa Yogananda's 'Autobio-graphy of a Yogi': "So long as you breathe the free air of earth, you are under obligation to render grateful service".
- Get The ‘vittal’ Statistics In Gold And Silver (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2005)
Michael Patrao tells us about Vittal Shet whose intricate designs and carvings in precious metals like gold and silver has brought him name, fame and a huge fan following.
- Labour Of Love Frees You From Greed & Discontent (Times of India, SADHU VASWANI, Aug 02, 2005)
An ancient Tao thought says: "Choose a job you love — and you won't have to work a day in your life!" The first secret of success is: Don't work just for wages, work for the love of God.
- Rare Chola Period Inscription Found (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2005)
A rare Chola period stone inscription was found near the Keralandhagan gopuram, the first entrance of the Big Temple, here today.
- Ancient Jain Literature (Hindu, K. S. Parthasarathy, Aug 02, 2005)
Pampana Aadipuraana — Prose Rendering: Translator: D. Naagarajashastry, G. Brahmappa. Pub. by Manas, E.C.H. Trust, 107, I Floor, 3rd Main,15th Cross, Vyalikaaval, Bangalore-560003. Rs. 108
- The Power Of Holy Places (Hindu, Karen Armstrong, Aug 02, 2005)
Long Before human beings began to map the earth scientifically they created a sacred geography.
- A Mission Fulfilled (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2005)
Vatsala Vedantam talks about Rukmini Devi Arundale’s six part dance drama, that was to be the final triumph of her artistic career, spanning decades.
- Binsar: A Haven Of Peace And Solitude (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2005)
V Guhan visits Binsar, where legend has it that should anyone take away anything belonging to the God of the place, an avenging spirit will force him to restore it twentyfold.
- Walk Through History (Hindu, TANUSHREE PODDER, Jul 31, 2005)
Sanchi works magically to put you in touch with your inner self.
- Arunachal's World Heritage Site (Pioneer, Ajoy Bagchi, Jul 30, 2005)
The ethnic communities are culturally frail societies living on the fringes of imperiously dominant cultures. Their survival as distinct cultural entities is crucial to India's pluralistic cultural mosaic.
- A Newspaper’S Many Personalities (Tribune, S.S. Bhatti, Jul 30, 2005)
A newspaper is not merely a paper published periodically for circulating news matter suitable for its readers.
- Dying Is But Uniting With The Beloved (Times of India, BINDU CHAWLA, Jul 30, 2005)
The ornate tomb of Sufi poet Jalal-ud-din Rumi in Konya, Turkey, has been done up more like a venue for weddings.
- Qazi Threatens To Close Down Madaris (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 30, 2005)
Education Minister Javed Ashraf Qazi has threatened that the Madaris that fail to get themselves registered by the deadline of December this year would face closure. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad on Thursday he said the Interior Ministry is introduci
- Spiritual Discipline (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2005)
It is not easy for all to grasp the purpose of life. But just because it is difficult,
- When Self Comes Before Spirit Of Sacrifice (Times of India, SHANTANU NAGARKATTI, Jul 29, 2005)
Once upon a time a sage and a disciple were discussing the issue of altruism versus selfish interest.
- Restore With Hammer And Tongues (Telegraph, Barun De, Jul 28, 2005)
Laldighi, and not Dalhousie Square, should be the motif for the new restoration work being planned by the state government, writes Barun De
- Upholding The Tradition (Deccan Herald, Dipti Nair, Jul 28, 2005)
Noted Bharatanatyam exponent Leela Samson was in the City to set the stage for a dance drama of Valmiki’s Ramayana from August 10 at the Iskcon temple.
- A Self-Discovery Trip (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2005)
Tarun Chandra has made it his life's mission to reform teaching methodology in Indian schools.
Empowered teachers are the way forward TARUN CHANDRA
- Badami: Chalukyans' Magical Transformation (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Badami may have once been full of lifeless stones, but the captivating monuments strewn around the town suggests the magical transformation brought to this land by the dexterous Chalukyans, AZMATHULLA SHARIFF tells us.
- Inspiring Humility (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Humility is a trait that is most difficult to cultivate, since it has to be genuinely felt and be ingrained in oneself. Conventional wisdom present in the many religious,
- A Helping Hand To A Dying Art (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Ivory has had a tradition steeped in royal patronage. Ivory craftsmen are now, however, reduced to using cheap alternatives following ban on ivory sale, writes KAMALA VASUDEVAN.
- A Shrine Full Of Miracles (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
AMRITA NAYAK explores the historical origins of the Sharavu Mahaganapathy Temple whose past is rich in legends and miraculous beginnings.
- Celebrate The Rainy Season And Be One With Nature (Times of India, KOMALA VARADAN, Jul 26, 2005)
Rain has been described as the link between heaven and earth. A symbiotic relation between all life and the natural environment is a prerequisite for the realisation of cosmic harmony.
- Golden Luxury (Deccan Herald, Meera Seshadri, Jul 25, 2005)
In these days of multiplexes, the old pleasure in watching movies seems to be absent
- The Shooting Star (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 24, 2005)
It is not often that a popular icon transcends his medium to turn into an enduring - as well as endearing - cultural phenomenon. Tintin, the comic book hero created by Hergé, is one such character.
- Geneva Conference Opens Door To Peace (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 24, 2005)
The Big Four Heads of Government today reached full agreement on a plan for future negotiations on steps to reduce world tension. The success of their six-day conference “at the summit” was announced to the world by their spokesmen after five hours in ses
- Dark Ambrosia (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 24, 2005)
In the culture of its origins, the Aztec, chocolate was referred to as the food of the gods.
- Valuable Addition To Buddhist Literature (Deccan Herald, TARA KASHYAP , Jul 24, 2005)
The book would have made a greater impact on the reading public if the matter had been presented in a more organised manner.
- Will The Van Gujjars Survive? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2005)
Radhakrishna Rao finds the Van Gujjar community in danger of losing its identity to the cause of conservation.
- Village Growth Hit By Lack Of Road (Tribune, Gobind Thukral, Jul 23, 2005)
Jungi, a village of some 200 souls, is not an odd name. Ask anywhere, in Tatapani on the banks of the swirling Satluj, and people can direct you to this village that falls in Mandi district.
- Enfant Terrible (Deccan Herald, Prabhakar Kulkarni, Jul 23, 2005)
My infant son has this knack of getting his parents embarrassed, with child-like ease
- The Sen Prescription (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Jul 23, 2005)
I REMEMBERED the most argumentative Indian I ever met when I read Amartya Sen’s The Argumentative Indian*. He was a train passenger who, unmindful of a towel on a seat, occupied it.
- The Shooting Star (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 23, 2005)
It is not often that a popular icon transcends his medium to turn into an enduring - as well as endearing - cultural phenomenon. Tintin, the comic book hero created by Hergé, is one such character.
- The Yuan Effect (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 23, 2005)
THE WEST MAY benefit most from the Chinese nudging their currency, the yuan, into a managed float regime.
- Another Embarrassment For Blair (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jul 21, 2005)
British Intelligence experts warned how the war in Iraq was boosting “terrorist related activity in the UK” weeks before the July 7 London bombings that killed more than 50 and wounded another 700.
- One Man’S Unreason (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Jul 21, 2005)
asks why the CPI(M) must keep yielding ground to Subash Ghisingh, since his demands are always wanting in logic
- Monetary Policy Making — Transparency Under The Scanner (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Jul 21, 2005)
Though not an institutional arrangement like the UK's Monetary Policy Committee that guides and chalks out the policy and influences expectations, the Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy, set up by the RBI, will hopefully act as a catalyst for
- Gurupurnima Celebrates Devotion And Love (Times of India, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Jul 21, 2005)
Gurupurnima is called the day of the Master. Actually, it is the day of the devotee. As a student you probably went to primary, middle and senior school. You collected information; you learned about the mind, about computers, mathematics, how two plus one
- Fond Memories (Times of India, RAJI GOPALAN, Jul 21, 2005)
June 21, 1948 was not only an important day in Indian history, but it also holds countless personal memories for my family.
- Kanchi Seers To Stay At Tirupati For Two Months (Deccan Herald, DH news, Jul 21, 2005)
Senior pontiff of Kanchi Mutt Sri Jayendra Saraswathi and junior pontiff Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi will be performing their chaturmasya vrata at Tirupati from July 21 to September 18.
- Awe Inspiring Elu Sutthina Kote (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 21, 2005)
The historical fort in Chitradurga with its picturesque surrounding locales makes an ideal choice for a weekend getaway.
- Politicisation Of Culture (Hindu, Jyotirmaya Sharma, Jul 19, 2005)
The door on which a great part of this volume hangs is the rise of Hindu nationalism and what it entails in our understanding of India and Indian politics
- Ideology Of Honour And Status (Hindu, S. ANANDHI, Jul 19, 2005)
Highlights the multiple constructions of honour and status offering a new perspective on identity politics
- Spiritual Guidance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2005)
Human birth is a great opportunity for individuals to strive for liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
- The Magic Of Harry (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 17, 2005)
Phenomenon is the only word to describe it. Nothing else quite captures the response to the Harry Potter books.
- Vale Of Flowers Gets World Heritage Tag (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
Valley of Flowers, an irresistible Himalayan treat in Uttaranchal for tourists and naturalists, has become the new World Heritage site.
- A Quiet Holiday That Never Was (Hindu, Kanchi Kohli , Jul 17, 2005)
With commanding views, Mussoorie presents a fairyland atmosphere to tourists. Or does it?
- Wah, Taj (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 16, 2005)
IN the wonder that is India neither the sacred nor the secular makes sense. Everything — heritage, values, institutions, monuments — exists to be made nonsense of.
- Above Ownership (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 15, 2005)
Historical monuments belong to history. They cannot belong to any community or sect. This self-evident premise is violated by the claim that the Taj Mahal is waqf property.
- Will The Taj Become ‘wakf Mahal’? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 14, 2005)
When Mr Mohd Usman Hafiz, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, read out the 13-page judgement on the issue of ownership of the Taj Mahal,
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