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Articles 1621 through 1720 of 43820:
- Wait Till Jan 31, Cm Pleads With Sc (Pioneer, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 27, 2006)
With the threatened 72-hour bandh call by traders in the Capital from October 30 coming inexorably close, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been running from pillar to post to find a solution to the knotty issue of resumption of sealing . . .
- Manmohan: Internal Security Prime Concern (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
"Terrorism is the most dangerous threat today and it has become a hydra-headed monster"
- The Anti-Bush Factor (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, a Democrat, remains deadlocked against a Republican challenger viewed by voters as less qualified and more out of touch, and much of Menendez's support in the heavily Democratic state can be attributed to . . .
- Focus On Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 27, 2006)
The UPA Government suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder when it comes to foreign policy.
- Too Soft To Take Stand On Terror (Pioneer, Shobori Ganguli, Oct 27, 2006)
Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut, American author John Steinbeck once said.
- Dutch Dilemmas (Frontline, RAFIA ZAKARIA, Oct 27, 2006)
A thought-provoking account that makes readers question Enlightenment values that are politically tainted.
- Perils Of Isolation (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Oct 27, 2006)
This book, based on archival material, is concerned with the internal set-up in North Korea, which is enveloped in secrecy and myth.
- Visitor To Our Democracy (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Oct 27, 2006)
The Left in India certainly does not lack chutzpah.
- Chinese Corruption Inquiry Expands To Beijing Party Leaders (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
A widening Chinese anti-corruption inquiry has targeted Beijing's party leaders, in a sign that President Hu Jintao intends to continue removing officials he considers insufficiently loyal, people told about the leadership's planning said.
- Wasting Money In Iraq (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
When the full encyclopedia of Bush administration misfeasance in Iraq is compiled, it will have to include a lengthy section on the contracting fiascos that wasted billions of taxpayer dollars in the name of rebuilding the country.
- N. Korean Border (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
At the isolated border crossing in this small Chinese town, no one noticed when North Korea conducted its nuclear test in an underground mine about 140 kilometers away.
- For Many Americans, The Voting Is Already Over (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
It's nearly Election Day, and campaigns are strategizing about last-minute tactics. In some races candidates are preparing for their final debate. And election officials are working overtime to make sure voting machines and ballots are ready . . .
- Trouble Sealing Egypt-Gaza Border (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Just under a year ago, Middle East peacebrokers reached what was heralded as a relative breakthrough in the Israeli-Palestinian stalemate: an agreement on border crossings in and out of the Gaza Strip.
- As Wells Dry Up, Will Mexico Privatize Oil? (Christian Science Monitor, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Even as popular pressure grows around Latin America for a stronger state hand in developing natural resources such as oil and gas, Mexico's president-elect Felipe Calderón may be forced to consider putting more power in private hands.
- Sanctions Don't Dent North Korea-China Trade (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
At the isolated border crossing in this small Chinese town, no one noticed when North Korea conducted its nuclear test in an underground mine about 90 miles away.
- On Iraq, The Alternatives Are Murky (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Throughout this long election season, voters have consistently identified the war in Iraq as the most serious problem facing the nation. But what are the politicians offering as a solution?
- Democrats See Black Turnout As A Challenge (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Last weekend, Jim Webb, the Virginia Democrat who hopes to oust Senator George Allen, crammed in visits to 12 black churches, and for several weeks he has been pumping money into advertisements on black radio stations and in black newspapers.
- Junior Ldp Ranks Cool To Readmitting Reform Foes (Japan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
A group of freshmen lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party began collecting signatures Thursday for a petition asking the party to think twice about welcoming back some of the postal reform "rebels" who voted against former Prime . ..
- Emergency: The Citizen’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 27, 2006)
It’s 8.30 am. Sitting by the window upstairs, I was reading the paper when I noticed an intruder jumping over the compound wall and entering our garden...
- Iraq: Bush Hints At Change In Tactics (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Oct 27, 2006)
Two weeks before Congressional elections that are widely tipped to go against the ruling Republicans, President George Bush has admitted serious problems in Iraq and a willingness to consider a change in tactics.
- German Connection (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
The books under review showcase the reshaping and re-centring of the long tradition of German Indology.
- Sleaze Attacks May Tip The Balance (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
A Republican candidate has turned a key Democrat weapon on his opponent in the midterm elections
- Cardin Skips Debate In Charles County (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
U.S. Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin last night skipped an NAACP-sponsored debate in Charles County, Md., a day after the Democratic Senate nominee stammered and stumbled during a faceoff with the Republican nominee, Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele.
- An Indian Vision (Deccan Herald, U R RAO, Oct 27, 2006)
To realise a sustained 9 per cent growth rate, infrastructure, agriculture and education must improve.
- Bush, Signing Bill For Border Fence, Urges Wider Overhaul (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
President Bush signed into law on Thursday a bill providing for construction of 700 miles of added fencing along the Southwestern border, calling the legislation “an important step toward immigration reform.”
- Angry Iraq Leader Hits Back As Allies Try To Stay Confident (Times Online (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
A fresh rift opened between the Iraqi Prime Minister and his US backers yesterday when he bridled at American diplomatic and military tactics.
- Abe To Play Hardball With Soft Education System (Japan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
This is the first of a three-part series examining expected changes in three areas -- education, gender-equality and media -- under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who took office a month ago.
- Close To A Deal (Nepali Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
When the news finally came out of Baluwatar on Thursday afternoon, it wasn’t the breakthrough everyone expected. But it wasn’t a breakdown either.
- Bush Signs U.S.-Mexico Border Fence Bill (US News & World Report, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
President Bush wanted an exchange of workers with Mexico to bring order to the border, but wound up signing a law Thursday that approves partitioning 700 miles of the United States from its southern neighbor.
- India Can Attain Sustained Growth Of 9-10%: Fm (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said that India can attain a sustained economic growth of 9-10 per cent over the next seven to 10 years with right fiscal discipline.
- Is Bush Reluctant To Set Benchmarks? (US News & World Report, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 27, 2006)
Even as President Bush asked Americans to brace themselves for sacrifices yet to come in Iraq, U.S. commanders on the ground are questioning the commitment of the Iraqi government itself–and the apparent disconnect between the wishes of the . . .
- Of No Consequence (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 26, 2006)
Tuesday's expansion of the Union Cabinet and reshuffle of portfolios have turned out to be of marginal consequence, not least because of the cosmetic changes that are unlikely to make much of a difference to the UPA Government's performance.
- Must Secularists Be Anti-Hindu? (Pioneer, MC Joshi, Oct 26, 2006)
Hindu bashing seems to have become the definition of secularism among the so-called secular politicians, journalists and intelligentsia of this country.
- Rethinking Iraq (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 26, 2006)
For White House, change in Iraq policy is good. But not too much of it, writes Anne Gearan from Washington.
- What Is Good For China Is Good For Us (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 26, 2006)
This is a humble attempt to analyse the recent changes in the approach of the CPI-M in line with that of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
- Expectations From An Uttaranchal Election (Indian Express, Brinda Karat, Oct 26, 2006)
This is with reference to the report of the press conference I addressed in Dehra Dun, published in The Indian Express of October 25.
- President Hu May Address Joint Session, Left Okays (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
When Chinese President Hu Jintao visits India in November, he may do what his United States counterpart George Bush did not in March — address a joint sitting of Parliament.
- Not Much Hope Seen In Lanka Talks With Tigers (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
The Sri Lankan Government and Tamil Tigers hold peace talks in Geneva this week but there appears to be little hope of settling decades-old conflict that has flared again in recent months, killing hundreds.
- Putin Not To Seek Third Term (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
Russian President Vladimir Putin today said he was not going to contest for the top Kremlin post in 2008 in violation of the Constitution, but hoped to “influence” the country even after leaving office.
- Right Choice (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 26, 2006)
When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, after making Pranab Mukherjee the new External Affairs Minister, that “I’m very relieved”, he wasn’t being just polite.
- Mukherjee Has Peace On Mind, Wants 'Tension-Free' Borders (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Oct 26, 2006)
As new foreign minister Pranab Mukherjee called for "tension-free situation on our borders", the foreign office reckoned that the job was easier said than done.
- Bush Says Iraq Tactics Will Change (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
President George W Bush said on Wednesday he was “not satisfied’’ with the situation in Iraq and that the United States was shifting its tactics and working on a timetable with the Iraqi government that includes political measures to stem some . . .
- Ambareesh To Begin Work At I&b Today (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Oct 26, 2006)
Union minister of state for information and broadcasting M.H. Ambareesh is likely to assume charge on Thursday.
- Sezs Are Welcome (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 26, 2006)
Right action, yet the delayed one! Mrs Sonia Ghandi struck the right note at a Congress conclave in expressing her anguish and debarring the acquisition of fertile productive land of farmers for setting up special economic zones.
- Another Medical College (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 26, 2006)
Four months ahead of the assembly elections, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced an Id gift — a medical college for Punjab’s Muslim-dominated town of Malerkotla.
- Chinese President May Address Parliament (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Oct 26, 2006)
Chinese President Hu Jintao may address a joint session of Parliament when he visits India next month.
- Parochial Freedoms (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Oct 26, 2006)
In the latest issue of The Economist, the columnist Charlemagne (named, appropriately enough, after the fiercely Christian 8th-century king who defined the frontiers of Western Europe) argued against formal restrictions on free speech.
- Indians Make Best Husbands For Russians (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
Among the foreigners, Indians make the best husbands for Russian women as they are “more open” and share an emotional relationship with family, says the country’s leading feminist intellectual Maria Arbatova.
- Poetic Justice For Modi (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2006)
The Gujarat High Court’s dismissal of the U.C. Banerjee Committee — set up by the union railway ministry to probe the fire on the S-6 coach on the Sabarmati Express at Godhra on February 27, 2002 — as illegal is cause for much joy in the Organiser . . .
- Quota Vacancies (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 26, 2006)
One significant feature of the recent judgement by the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench is its directive to the Union and state governments not to carry forward the unfilled vacancies meant for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes for . . .
- To Find The Truth, Read The Fine Print (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Oct 26, 2006)
Iranian leaders, on one hand, pretend to favour peace while, on the other, they call for the destruction of Israel and support suicide bombers, says Nir Boms.
- Us Signals Pullback From Iraq (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Oct 26, 2006)
In the firmest indication yet of a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, America’s most senior general there and its top civilian official have drawn the outlines of a political and military plan that could see a substantial pullout of US troops . . .
- Q&a: 'New Delhi Has Ignored Our Peaceful Struggle' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Oct 26, 2006)
Gandhigiri may have captured the imagination of the people, but the government of India has refused to engage with Irom Sharmila's epic struggle for justice.
- No Consensus At Cong Meet On Profit Bill (Times of India, Dhananjay Mahapatra, Oct 26, 2006)
While securing the assent of President A P J Abdul Kalam for the Office of Profit law, government may have held out the promise of consultations on devising "uniform" norms but Congress seems to be headed towards concluding that Centre and states . . .
- At Last (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 26, 2006)
It will remain a mystery why it took the prime minister, Mr Manmohan Singh, ten months to appoint a foreign minister.
- Drifting Along (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 26, 2006)
Nobody in Ranchi seems to know for sure who really runs the government there.
- A Warming Planet (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 26, 2006)
The warning from a group of scientists from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, that 2005 was the warmest year on record since the end of the last major ice age nearly 12,000 years ago, deserves serious attention from both policymakers . . .
- ’99 Phone Tapes Show General Kept Sharif In Dark On Kargil, In Book He Says Opposite (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Oct 26, 2006)
In his autobiography In the Line of Fire, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf claims that the Army he headed had taken the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif into confidence on its Kargil operations as early as January, 1999.
- Bright Guys Finish Their Job (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2006)
Pranab Mukherjee, as both Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh have learnt to their profit, is a walking encyclopaedia on all matters pertaining to government and Party.
- Quota Questions On The Bench (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Oct 26, 2006)
M. Nagaraj and Ors vs. Union of India will unleash a fierce debate about judicial thinking over reservations. Some are hyperbolically characterising the judgment as the return of Manuvad, while others see it as the restoration of rationality to . . .
- When A Little Money Goes A Long Way (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Oct 26, 2006)
Grameen Bank founder and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus believes microcredit could be the solution for the problems of China's farmers.
- Pm’S Road Map (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2006)
That the national highway project is stalled is no longer a matter of debate, unlike earlier when this government would contest statistics.
- Orissa’S Fight Against Naxalites (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2006)
That the gunning down of Orissa Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Jaswinder Singh was attributed first to Naxalites and then to errant security personnel can and has raised facile questions about managing information.
- Still Defiant (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 26, 2006)
A fortnight after North Korea’s nuclear explosion of 9 October, a great flurry of diplomatic activity has led to a formidable international line-up against that country.
- Explained (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 26, 2006)
Two Indian companies have become leaders in the world of carbon trading under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Vadodara-based Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd (GFL), and Gurgaon-based SRF announced their annual results on Tuesday and their . . .
- Deadlock In Dhaka (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 26, 2006)
Political parties are in disagreement on electoral reforms.
- Collapse Of Ecosystems Likely If Plunder Continues (Hindu, John Vidal, Oct 26, 2006)
A WWF report warns that we are threatening ourselves with extinction.
- Ending Speculation (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 26, 2006)
A good choice for External Affairs ministry.
- In The Name Of God (Deccan Herald, G K GOVINDA RAO, Oct 26, 2006)
We have a duty by our grandchildren and that is to keep democracy alive, both secularism and socialism.
- Russian Women Swear By Indian Patis (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
“In my view, out of foreigners, Indian men make the best husbands for Russian women as they are brought up in a different way,” Ms Arbatova, who is also a famous playwright and poetess, stated.
- Kargil Red-Hot Again (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 26, 2006)
The renewed controversy over the 1999 operation spurs demands for an enquiry commission.
- Finally, A Foreign Minister (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 26, 2006)
Whether due to the oil-for-food scandal, inner-party politics, or paucity of talent in the upper echelons of the Manmohan Singh Government, the absence of a ranking, full-time External Affairs Minister for almost a year has cost the country dear.
- Maoists Make A Tactical Retreat? (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Oct 26, 2006)
In Andhra Pradesh, police pressure has forced the naxalites on the backfoot. But the government has to guard against a counter offensive.
- Rule Of Law Versus Rule Of Judges (Hindu, Harish Khare , Oct 26, 2006)
It is imperative to re-align the judiciary with the same democratic obligations and restraints that are observed by other institutions.
- Government Urged To Reconsider Sez Proposal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 26, 2006)
There will be opposition if tax sops are extended to SEZs: CPI
- Jammu And Kashmir Autonomy Working Group Proves Stillborn (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 26, 2006)
Manmohan's Srinagar promise paralysed by problems
- Nc Pulls Out Of Working Groups (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Oct 26, 2006)
Renewed contact with secessionists behind decision?
- Let Talks Be Held In A Timeframe: Colombo (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Oct 26, 2006)
Geneva 2 is not to please LTTE: Sri Lanka
- U.S. Bypassing Me: Maliki (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Oct 26, 2006)
Iraq, America tensions deepen
- Change Of Policy Or Time-Off For Tit-For-Tat? (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 26, 2006)
Even tit-for-tat diplomacy needs its downtime, unless this is a policy change.
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