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Articles 8021 through 8120 of 9735:
- Child, Interrupted (Pioneer, Aarti, Apr 01, 2005)
The Supreme Court's directive to Collectors and Superintendents of Police in every district to initiate immediate steps to prevent child marriages is commendable.
- The Silent Sage Of Arunachala (Deccan Herald, RAMNATH NARAYANSWAMY, Mar 31, 2005)
Sri Ramana Maharishi, in his immortal philosphy, described self-enquiry as the aircraft route to realising the self
- Himalayan Task (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 31, 2005)
Democracy in many parts of the world has come on the back of revolutions-or cruise missiles.
- Malayalam Fiction Loses Its Legend (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2005)
Vijayan’s novel Khasakinte Ithihasam (The Legend of Khasak) marks an epoch in Malayalam literary history and divides it into post and pre Khasak.
- Tipu’S Palace, Hampi Temple All Set To Get Facelift (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2005)
The contract has been given to Belgian pharma major Janssen that had earlier tried repairing Egyptian mummies and terracotta warriors of Xian in China
- Work More If You Want To Earn More (Telegraph, S. S. Chawdhry, Mar 30, 2005)
Productivity-linked wages may be one way to reconcile the desire for profits with the concern for workers’ well-being, writes S.S. Chawdhry
- Done In By Dynasty (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 30, 2005)
Last year's Maharashtra polls had the NCP, the Congress's junior partner in the State, steal the show: Mr Sharad Pawar triumphed, not Ms Sonia Gandhi. This year, Bihar and Jharkhand have again put paid to the Congress's 'Sonia Shining' rhetoric.
- A Brand For `India Tourism' (Agence-France Presse, B.S. Rathor, Mar 29, 2005)
Tourism will arguably be one of the drivers of India's economy into the 21st Century.
- Arabs And Democracy (Agence-France Presse, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 29, 2005)
THERE IS MUCH talk of a new democratic awakening in the Arab world after the elections in Iraq. Those who think in this vein assert that several recent developments prove the proposition that the desire for a liberal political order is spreading in West..
- Witness To Golden History (Deccan Herald, SANJANA S., Mar 29, 2005)
The Virupaksha temple which has a magnificient gopuram, is a must-visit for those who want to soak in the glory of Vijayanagara, says SANJANA S.
- Historic Step (Agence-France Presse, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 29, 2005)
The Bhutanese King’s role in ushering in a constitutional form of govt is commendable
- Done In By Dynasty (Agence-France Presse, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 29, 2005)
Last year's Maharashtra polls had the NCP, the Congress's junior partner in the State, steal the show:
- Aids Awareness & Yakshagana (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
Dharwad: Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan - a popular slogan is never forgotten by Indian farmers. Our country celebrates the birth anniversary, birth centenary or death anniversary of almost every freedom fighter and national leader.
- Bhutan To Make Historic Shift To People’S Power (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
In sharp contrast to neighbouring Nepal where democracy has been swamped by the monarchy, Bhutan will be uhsering in parliamentary democracy.
- Of Triumvirates And Cinema (Agence-France Presse, Janaki Murali, Mar 29, 2005)
The MGR-Shivaji Ganesan-Gemini Ganesan triumvirate offered viewers a three-dimensional world view
- Toy Town Changes With New Trends (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
AZMATHULLA SHARIFF discovers how Channapatna responded to new trends in the toy industry with the help of the state government and two NGOs.
- Traditional But Modern (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
He has been a leader in the true sense and has changed the lives of many. Dr D Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala talks about the social programmes he has initiated in the last 25 years, in an interaction with U B GITHA.
- Telling The Fortune Tales (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
Whether it is Ganjifa or Navagunjara, the ancient game of fortune telling has been revived thanks to the Indira Gandhi Foundation where craftsmen of the State have started painting yet again, KAMALA VASUDEVAN says.
- The 'Feelgood' (Columbia Journalism Review, Siddhartha Deb, Mar 28, 2005)
Delhi is the political center of India, and what used to be a somewhat dour government city in the northern part of the country has lately taken on the shine of a commercial capital.
- Truth On Netaji (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 28, 2005)
The myth and mystique around Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose overshadows that of every other contemporary Indian leader even 60 years after ...
- More Security At Indo-Nepal Border (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2005)
Home Minister Shivraj Patil said although the borders are open due to friendly ties, they have given many factions opportunities for militant activities.
- Being Hindu Means Royalty (Deccan Herald, TARA KASHYAP , Mar 27, 2005)
Hinduism and Buddhism became entwined with Indian culture, separated by thousands of miles of land. TARA KASHYAP says that these religions offered an elitist sense of superiority for its rulers in Cambodia.
- Hum Aise Kyoon Hain? (Deccan Herald, Meera Seshadri, Mar 27, 2005)
Flouting rules, poor work ethics, looking for short-cuts and anything for free... MEERA SESHADRI despairs over what constitutes the ‘pukka Hindustani’!
- The Magical Spell Of Istanbul (Deccan Herald, SARANG SHIDORE , Mar 27, 2005)
SARANG SHIDORE visits Istanbul where east meets west, and beautifully at that.
- Noor Fatima Dreams Up A Temple (Deccan Herald, PUJAA AWASTTHI, Mar 27, 2005)
In a refreshing case of communal harmony, a Muslim woman, Noor Fatima, has built a temple dedicated to the lord Shiva in Varanasi.
- A Time Of Ideas And Inspiration (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2005)
The Rudreshwar Mahadev temple was designed by a Varanasi-based architect, Rishabh Chandra Jain.
- The Khajuraho Of Chattisgarh (Deccan Herald, TANUSHREE PODDER, Mar 27, 2005)
TANUSHREE PODDER is thoroughly impressed with the tantric art at Bhoramdeo temple in Chattisgarh.
- For Bride, Dowry Is Deal Breaker (Washington Post, John Lancaster, Mar 27, 2005)
She wore a sari of red silk. He wore a maroon business suit and a gold-and-white turban.
- Migration From Nepal Continues (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Mar 26, 2005)
There is concern that GNLF leader Subhas Ghising may use the state of conflict in the neighbouring country to revive the agitation for Gorkhaland.
- Migration From Nepal Continues (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
There is concern that GNLF leader Subhas Ghising may use the state of conflict in the neighbouring country to revive the agitation for Gorkhaland.
- Where Are You Taking Us? (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Mar 26, 2005)
Quo Vadis? The two words are Latin for “Where goest thou?” They kept going round and round my head when I read the news of the dismissal of the BJP-led....
- Stem Cells And The Religious Right (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 26, 2005)
The recent approval by the United Nations General Assembly of a non-binding declaration urging member states to ban all forms of human cloning
- A Road Back In Time (Deccan Herald, RADHIKA PRASAD, Mar 26, 2005)
Endless miles of banyans, rain-trees and gulmohars on either side as one drives along and undulating chequered fields displaying vivid patterns of soil and paddy like a red and green patchwork quilt stretching into the distance.
- Democratic Evangelism (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Mar 26, 2005)
Now that the bouts of indignation and suppressed jubilation over the US visa of the Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi, are behind us, it is instructive to consider another possibility.
- Nailing The Naxal Fallacy (Deccan Herald, PARSA VENKATESHWAR RAO JR, Mar 26, 2005)
The orthodox view of the Naxalite movement is that it represents the valid grievances of the poor people, and that the problem with the armed Naxalites is not their motives and goals, but their means of bringing about change through violence.
- Iraq War: The Question Of Legality (Hindu, Robin Cook, Mar 26, 2005)
Iraq remains a source of constant controversy for Tony Blair who always assumed that the war would end in victory, and that military triumph would silence the critics.
- Easter Mail To Jesus Christ (Deccan Herald, Valson Thampu , Mar 25, 2005)
Why did you (Christ) prefer the path of suffering to the smart ways to spiritual and worldly success?
- Democratic Evangelism (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Mar 25, 2005)
Now that the bouts of indignation and suppressed jubilation over the US visa of the Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi, are behind us, it is instructive to consider another possibility.
- Indian Stars Shine In Pakistan (Tribune, Sarbjit Dhaliwal, Mar 25, 2005)
For a majority of the Pakistanis, the role model is India. This is more pronounced in Pakistan’s emerging middle-class, younger generation and political elite. In fact, all walks of life in Pakistan have been influenced by India’s way of life.
- ‘Bundh’ Leaders Get High Court Notice (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
Expressing displeasure over the disruption of normal life in Bangalore City during bundhs and protests, the High Court on Thursday ordered issue of notices to Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Rival Divas (Telegraph, Anabel Loyd, Mar 24, 2005)
I returned to London his week from India, where the budget was under the microscope; albeit somewhat overshadowed by issues of governance in Bihar and Goa.
- Nepal Snubs India (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Mar 24, 2005)
After its overtures were spurned by India, a simmering Nepal has struck back, putting New Delhi’s envoy way down its list of priorities, giving precedence to Pakistani diplomats, the kingdom’s own festivals and even Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader...
- Sati’S Return: Real Or Farce? (Deccan Herald, ABHA SHARMA, Mar 24, 2005)
An alert district administration prevented the recurrence of an age-old evil. But the villagers feel that the incident has earned a bad name for their village.
- Developed Country By 2020? (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Mar 22, 2005)
In an interesting look at how the Human Development Index is computed, Bhanoji Rao applies the measures and equations to assess India's chances of becoming a `developed' country by 2020. Further, he lists several conventional and non-conventio nal indicat
- Beauty Buried Under Water (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
SUNIL KUMAR M falls under the spell of the beautiful granite Sangameshwara temple which is only visible when the water level at Thippagondanahalli reservoir goes down
- Missing Tigers: 8 Suspended (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
The Rajasthan government’s investigation of the alleged involvement of forest administrators in the case of the missing tigers in Sariska led to the suspension on Friday of eight officials including Chief Wildlife Conservator Arun Sen.
- Relevant Skill (Deccan Herald, VARALOTTI RENGASAMY, Mar 22, 2005)
The one skill that will probably never go out of fashion is the skill to be able to acquire new skills
- Indian Farmers Fight Fungus (Deccan Herald, CATHERINE BRAHIC, Mar 21, 2005)
A hybrid strain of pearl millet resistant to fungal disease has been introduced in Haryana and Punjab.
- Visa Power (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2005)
THE Centre is justified in lodging a protest against the denial of a US visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Diplomatic niceties demanded that he be given an appropriate visa to take part in an event in the US.
- Ngos Lend A Hand (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Mar 20, 2005)
The landless and Dalit community in Nagapattinam is appreciative of the NGOs’ rehabilitation efforts.
- From Start To Fins (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2005)
Irrawady Dolphins, a rare species, is facing an extinction threat in a Ramsar Site! This needs an urgent attention. Over the last eleven months since April, 2004 a total of 13 dolphins have died in the lake with seven deaths reported during the
- Immoral Or Natural - Divided Verdict (Deccan Herald, MANJULA SHELKE, Mar 20, 2005)
Homosexual marriages will destroy the traditional family. Emotional bonding, sexual purity and the sanctity of marriage will suffer
- Holy? Unholy? A Knotty Issue (Deccan Herald, VATSALA GURUNATH, Mar 20, 2005)
In a society where equality and freedom are valued, should law decide one’s sexual orientations? As more and more same sex couples go ahead and get married, the issue is hotting up.
- A Quaint Hill Station: Matheran (Deccan Herald, R VISWANATH, Mar 20, 2005)
For those denizens of Mumbai who are tired of pollution, traffic snarls, local trains, and clutter of the town, a visit to the nearest hill station like Matheran can prove to be an ideal restorative
- Hinduism & Conversion (Pioneer, Shridhar Pant, Mar 19, 2005)
Ram Gopal's argument in the letter, "Regain lost glory" (March 7), that regards Hinduism as the oldest proselytising religion, is distressing. He asserts,
- Don't Hand Religion To The Right (Hindu, William Whyte, Mar 19, 2005)
In the United Kingdom, the secular Left must stop sniping and realise it has Christian allies.
- A Slap In Mr. Modi's Face (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 19, 2005)
In a singular instance of the Ides of March for the Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, the United States has rejected his application for a diplomatic visa
- Rice Is Nice (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 18, 2005)
THE interactions US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had with Indian leaders during her brief visit to New Delhi suggest that there has been a significant change in the US perception of India.
- The Softest Pillow Is A Clear Conscience (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 18, 2005)
Conscience. I knew I'd have to come to terms with it one day or the other, and so was consciously keeping it outside this column.
- Generally Accepted But Poorly Understood (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 17, 2005)
The difference between the two acronyms is that one is on accounting practices while the other is on auditing standards, though both are `generally accepted'.
- Home, New Home (Telegraph, Bishnupada Sethi, Mar 17, 2005)
With some more hard work, the Upper Krishna Project’s success with resettlement could be replicated in other states
- Taken By Surprise (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 17, 2005)
After India stopped its arms assistance to Nepal, Pakistan has offered to help the Himalayan kingdom to combat the Maoist upsurge there. Did Indian foreign policy planners anticipate this development or were they taken by surprise?
- Kanishka Bombing: Both Sikhs Acquitted (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2005)
After a two-year trial, a Canadian judge on Wednesday acquitted two Indian-born Sikhs of murder and other charges in the killing of 331 people in the bombing of an Air India plane Kanishka over the Atlantic and another explosion at Tokyo’s airport 20 year
- A Quiet Weekend Steeped In History (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2005)
A small village 100 km from Bangalore is Lepakshi in Anantapur district, famed for its temples and the monolithic Nandi statue.
- Toying With Culture And Tradition (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 17, 2005)
Indira Swaminathan has been teaching young children using traditional Indian toys she herself makes.
- Country’S First Penless, Bagless School (Tribune, Annu Anand, Mar 17, 2005)
In a pioneering effort to take literacy to a higher technology medium, a school in Rajasthan has replaced pen and paper with computers.
- Nepal’S Prospective Allies And Dilemma (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Mar 16, 2005)
At home it is engaged in battling the Maoist insurgents and opposition parties, both of whom have announced fresh protests. And now, Nepal is also slugging it out at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Geneva,
- Twin Treat For Architecture Lovers (Deccan Herald, V S SRINIVASA PRASANNA , Mar 15, 2005)
V S SRINIVASA PRASANNA explores the beautiful Hoysala architecture of the twin temples and discovers that the antiquities of these temples are yet to be unraveled.
- A World Born Of Vision And Love (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2005)
Vanitha Poojary Nainwal enters the folkworld - Janapadaloka -and comes back impressed with the vision which has brought the past alive for the present and the future.
- Centre Ready For Debate On Nepal Crisis (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 15, 2005)
Opposition members said Pakistan’s decision to supply Nepal with arms could have serious repercussions for India.
- In Modi’S Service (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 15, 2005)
THE irony could not have gone unnoticed. The day newspapers carried reports of BJP president L. K. Advani defending Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi...
- A Kingdom Mourns (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 14, 2005)
In the two decades he spent in the top echelons of world chess, Garry Kasparov was never short of surprise moves, on and off the board. But even by his standards, his latest pronouncement...
- Tirukkural — A Wealth Of Wisdom (Deccan Herald, C R T VARMA, Mar 14, 2005)
Tiruvalluvar wrote about a high degree of civilisation nearly 2000 years ago and his tenets are applicable even today
- Where Dolphins Dance (Deccan Herald, PRIYANKA HALDIPUR, Mar 13, 2005)
Waking up in the morning knowing that an azure beach awaits you about fifty steps away is a divine feeling altogether. Devbagh is where that thought becomes real.
- The Culture Of Common People (Deccan Herald, M S MURALI KRISHNA, Mar 13, 2005)
M S MURALI KRISHNA writes about Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal- a folk and tribal arts centre in Udaipur, which is making commendable efforts to keep the culture of Rajasthan alive.
- Lost Horizon (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 12, 2005)
The Dalai Lama, in a statement issued on Thursday in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, has reiterated his commitment to seek autonomy for Tibet within China.
- Cash Is A Way Of Life (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Mar 12, 2005)
It used to be a joke in the Calcutta high court that it was a good job that Pesi Ginwala, the octogenarian barrister-at-law (Charterhouse, Balliol and Inner Temple) who has now retired to Bombay
- Snub For Governor (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 11, 2005)
Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling advancing the vote of confidence of the Shibu Soren government in Jharkhand from March 15 to 11 is apt and timely. Significantly...
- The Next `New' Thing Is `Things' (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 11, 2005)
Cotton, coffee, sugar, oil, wheat, rice... This is not a grocery list for you to pick up on your way home, but a pick from some of the common commodities that figure in business pages along with precious metals and
- Vanishing Point (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 10, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently responded to the SOS of India's endangered-and now disappearing- tigers.
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