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Articles 6721 through 6820 of 43820:
- What The U.S. Is Doing To Pakistan (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Aug 19, 2006)
Washington's influence in "core" areas of Pakistan's security seems to be growing. And this is not restricted to mere cooperation in anti-terrorist actions.
- The Remarkable Rise Of Documentary Cinema (Hindu, Mark Lawson, Aug 19, 2006)
Most documentary films are as much about propaganda as civil service films 60 years ago.
- Sri Lanka Troops Consolidate As West Urges Restraint (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Sri Lankan troops consolidated their defence lines in the northern Jaffna peninsula on Friday, the defence ministry said after a week of heavy battles left more than 500 dead on both sides by official count.
- Not An Orphanage But An Ltte Training Camp: Colombo (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
`The structure is not orphanage but an LTTE training camp'
- Accolades For Shekhawat As He Crosses 4-Yr Mark (Pioneer, Rahul Datta, Aug 19, 2006)
'His witty interventions have always defused tension in the House'
- Speculation Moves Forward (Frontline, C.P. CHANDRASEKHAR, Aug 19, 2006)
The introduction of futures trading in essential commodities under the reform regime has paved the way for speculative price increases.
- There Can Be Opponents In Politics But Not Enemies: Shekhawat (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Aug 19, 2006)
The Rajya Sabha on Friday felicitated Vice-President and Chairman of the House Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (83) for completing four years in office.
- Cpi(m): Abide By Word On Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
PM's detailed reply in Parliament a healthy precedent: Yechury
- Kalam Clears Office Of Profit Bill (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Sent again to him on August 9
- Man Shot Dead In Vijayawada Court Premises (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
MLA's cousin Vangaveeti Santan Kumar seriously injured, not out of danger
- Know The Neighbours — Ist (Daily Excelsior, Sarvadaman, Aug 19, 2006)
Since the time Nepal adopted multi-party system, peace and stability has eluded her. Democracy is not a ready made ball of sweetmeat to be swallowed with relish.
- Give A Fillip (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 19, 2006)
Looked from one angle one will find it surprising that per capita income in the State is Rs 16190.
- Land And Law (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 19, 2006)
The present debate and controversy over the acquisition of fertile
agricultural land for the Tatas at Singur within and outside the state assembly has to be understood in the light of the history of land
acquisition in West Bengal.
- Crackdown On Simi (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 19, 2006)
Students Islamic Movement of India, banned on February 8 this year for the third time since its formation in 1977, continues to deviously work towards its proclaimed objective of "liberating India by converting it to Islam".
- Muslims: Smell The Coffee (Pioneer, Khwaja Ekram, Aug 19, 2006)
The community is stigmatised by jihad. It's time educated Muslims come forward to replace the traditional leaders
- Begging To Differ (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 19, 2006)
Differences of opinion between Nepal’s Seven Party Alliance and Maoist leaders may considerably delay the submission of the Interim Constitution Draft Committee’s report.
- Fuss Over The Fizz (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 19, 2006)
Be it cricket or cola, almost any subject seems worthy enough for a debate on Bengal’s political platform.
- Cheap Escape-Ploy (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 19, 2006)
It could be an instance of doing the right thing but for all the wrong reasons.
- Himachal Village Gets Its Share Of Fame, Courtesy Sonia Sojourn (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
The recent four-day holiday of Mrs Sonia Gandhi cannot be just called “Roman Holiday” – but it has a few shades of the famous movie of yester years. It contrasts sharply with the much-publicised annual sojourns of Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee at his . . .
- Tell Tale Signs (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Aug 19, 2006)
After the Mumbai blasts and the uncovering of the conspiracy to blow up 10 aircraft over the Atlantic, the situation is vastly different. The anti-Iraq war lobby, the defenders of Iran and the root cause wallahs, who on past occasions have displayed . . .
- Corruption And Profiteering (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Aug 19, 2006)
There was a time when profit was a dirty word in India.
- N-Deal Clarified (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 19, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's detailed response to the Opposition's concerns over the perceived shifting of goal posts by the US Congress, thus changing the parameters of the proposed India-US civil nuclear cooperation agreement, should serve . . .
- Russian Surprise (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Aug 19, 2006)
On a completely new kind of detective fiction from Russia, one that entertains without assaulting the intelligence of the reader.
- The State Of Vat (Business Line, R. Srinivasan, Aug 19, 2006)
It is clear that the revenue loss to State governments would be substantial .
- Oiling Up The Asean Fta? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 19, 2006)
Import duty by New Delhi on Asean palm oil, key to Free Trade Agreement.
- Nuclear Plans Intact (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 19, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s reply to the marathon discussion on the Indo-US nuclear agreement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday should allay all doubts about the deal. He has particularly disarmed the BJP and the CPM critics that the nuclear deal . . .
- After Such Knowledge (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 19, 2006)
“The job of a citizen,” Mr Günter Grass had written once, “is to keep his mouth open.
- Bunkum Of Resilience (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 19, 2006)
Children in schools are taught that India is a great country and a potential superpower.
- Prisons As Agents Of Change (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Aug 19, 2006)
Decision-makers in India can learn from the experiences of other countries and lend more than cursory attention to the state of our prisons.
- Bush Has A Terror, Fascist Agenda (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 19, 2006)
Hussain Randathani | Director Islamic Research and Development Council Kozhikode
- India In Dilemma Over Lanka Crisis (Asian Age, M. R. Narayan Swamy, Aug 19, 2006)
India finds itself in a bind vis-a-vis Sri Lanka’s collapsing peace process, unable to prevent the outbreak of another war that is bound to have major strategic, diplomatic and political fallouts.
- Not Enough, Mr Moily (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 19, 2006)
RTI needs more vigorous defence
- Bureaucrats In Politics (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Aug 19, 2006)
Justice R S Pathak in his report on oil-for-food programme has clearly pointed out that Natwar Singh, a very important leader of the Congress party, had tried to ‘influence’ the Iraqi government on giving concessions to his kith and kin on the . . .
- Musharraf For Joint Indo-Pak Control Of Kashmir: Proposal Meant . . . (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 19, 2006)
Amendments in Hudood Ordinance to please US, Western lobbies.
- Same Old Tune Of Violence (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 18, 2006)
One will not say that the India-Pakistan relations have nosedived after more than two years of remarkable bonhomie.
- ‘Let’S Make India A Safe Nation’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
On Thursday President A P J Abdul Kalam dedicated the Chandigarh War Memorial, a citizens’ initiative led by The Indian Express, to the nation. Excerpts from his speech on the occasion:
- Lows In Lawmaking (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
There's just one person who emerges unscathed in the office of profit (OoP) sideshow-turned-political drama turned-near constitutional . . .
- Mayhem And Cola (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 18, 2006)
We embrace computers and the internet, cable TV and cell phones, with glee, but use them largely for diversion and entertainment rather than...
- Oop’S Back Again (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Aug 18, 2006)
That term again. Office of Profit is back in news with the Lok Sabha agreeing to set up a joint parliamentary committee on the subject. An explainer to help you understand and recall why and how a constitutional obscurity keeps hitting national headlines.
- Linking N-Deal To Growing India’S Energy Hunger, Pm Says Trust Me, Won’T Bend (Indian Express, VIKAS DHOOT, Aug 18, 2006)
Aware that the dissent in the Opposition and within his Left allies on the nuclear deal had as much to do with politics as strategy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today invoked his personal credibility and reputation as a reformer in an . . .
- Us Eavesdropping Program Ruled Unconstitutional (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The US federal judge on Thursday ruled that the U.S. government's domestic eavesdropping program is unconstitutional and ordered it ended immediately.
- `Our Business Model Is Superior` Yo, Indra (Business Line, Subir Roy, Aug 18, 2006)
Next week, Nandan M Nilekani takes over as the head of Infosys Technologies with N R Narayana Murthy becoming non-executive chairman. Business Standard asked the new leader to look back and forward. Excerpts:
- ‘India Must Be Alert On Nuke Deal With Us’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Noted space scientist and nominated Rajya Sabha member Dr K Kasturirangan on Thursday backed the India-US nuclear deal but said the country would have to be “continuously” on alert about it because of the concerns expressed about its provisions . . .
- Crisis Of Development Economics (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 18, 2006)
As the Planning Commission is busy in preparing the draft of the 12th five -year plan, it has to take into account the uneven growth in the states, region -wise, state-wise and area-wise even within districts.
- India Warns U.S. Against Changes In Nuclear Pact (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Aug 18, 2006)
India warned the United States Congress on Thursday not to tinker with a controversial civilian nuclear cooperation deal and said it would not accept any significant changes to the agreement.
- Haunting Terror Threats (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Aug 18, 2006)
The war against terror continues and we see 'new' innovative methods deployed by terror groups and clearly the intelligence agencies have foiled and prevented a terror act which cuts across nations, religion and beliefs and is little more than . . .
- Tamil Fms And Rbi Governors (Business Line, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Aug 18, 2006)
Should finance ministers from Tamil Nadu assume additional charge as RBI governors?
- Do We Have To Play, Come Rain, Sunshine Or War? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
Team India could rethink its cricket concerns while bombs explode in Sri Lanka
- Is It Safe To Dance With The Ulfa? (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Aug 18, 2006)
The suspension of army operations is a major step by the government of India in Assam. It conveys to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) that New Delhi is serious about the business of peaceful negotiations.
- A Salute, Finally (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
They sacrificed their lives so that future generations can live in honour, peace and prosperity. With these words, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam dedicated to the nation the Chandigarh War Memorial to those killed while defending independent India.
- Past Imperfect (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 18, 2006)
History is not bunk. To help GenNext understand contemporary politics and society, it needs to be better informed about the past.
- Greater Choice In Mfs (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 18, 2006)
The notification of guidelines for capital protection funds will undoubtedly provide risk-averse investors another investment option and give them an alternative to bank deposits and post office schemes.
- Nature & Human Innovation~ii (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 18, 2006)
Patent laws protect new ideas that have functional manifestations as invention, while the Intellectual Property Right (IPR), which came into effect in more recent times, protects all forms of expressed manifestation of information and ideas.
- India Can Be Superpower If Gdp Is Consistent: Kalam (Tribune, Varinder Singh, Aug 18, 2006)
The President, Dr A. P. J Abdul Kalam, has predicted that India could be a superpower if the GDP increases from existing 8 to 10 percent and if it manages to keep its consistency at 10 per cent for at least another 10 years.
- 'No Maoists In Govt Till Arms Surrender' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Maoist rebels will not be included in Nepal's interim government until and unless their arms are managed under UN supervision, prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said.
- Parliament Below Par (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Aug 18, 2006)
Due to irresponsible behaviour and selfish motives of parliamentarians, Parliament is losing its sanctity.
- Office Of Profit: Jpc Set Up (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Rumours that the Election Commission has disqualified 37 MLAs, including the Punjab Chief Minister, for holding offices of profit, sparked hectic political activity today, with Capt Amarinder Singh cutting short his visit and rushing to Chandigarh.
- Pm’S Reply Mellows Cpm On N-Deal (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 18, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight accomplished his domestic political mission at the end of his 85-minute reply to the eight-hour-long short-duration discussion on Indo-US nuclear deal — the CPM dropped its demand for a “sense of Parliament” . . .
- Railway Charity Begins At Home (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
When the Railway Minister received a request to link Phulwaria village with Salar Kalan, also in Bihar, he couldn’t refuse. After all, the request came from none other than his wife, and the villages involved were his and hers. In any case, . . .
- Hurriyat Factions Turn Down Offer On Talks (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The two factions of the Hurriyat Conference, one headed by Molvi Umar Farooq and the other by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, have turned down yet another offer from the Chief Minister, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, appealing the Kashmiri separatists to participate . . .
- A.P. Assembly Adjourned Without Any Business (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Furore over flood situation; CPI(M) members stall proceedings
- Us Flies In Special Envoy To Push For Truce In Lanka (Hindustan Times, PK Balachandran, Aug 18, 2006)
The United States on Thursday sent a special envoy to Colombo to ask the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger rebels to immediately cease hostilities and return to the negotiating table.
- A Slick Suggestion (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 18, 2006)
Will it be $70 a barrel? Or $ 60? Or $ 100? It is time to stop speculating on global prices of crude.
- Failing The Text(s) (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 18, 2006)
There can be no argument against the NCERT’s attempt to update its political science textbooks for Class XII.
- Stretching The Limits (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 18, 2006)
In delaying assent to the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Bill that seeks to exempt certain offices of profit from disqualification even after Parliament has passed it for the second time, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam seems . . .
- No Compromise On National Interests In Nuke Deal: Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Strongly ruling out the possibility of accepting anything that undermines the country’s nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the Government will not accept any conditionalities that go beyond the last year’s deal with the US . . .
- Powerless Again (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 18, 2006)
The Punjab and Haryana electricity boards have, once again, let down their consumers. The hot, humid weather, aggravated by insufficient rain, has raised tempers, but protests or media reports fail to move the authorities to find a permanent . . .
- Malik To Be New Pak Envoy To India (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Mr Shahid Malik will be Pakistan’s new High Commissioner to India, reports here said.
- Women In Army (Tribune, Harwant Singh, Aug 18, 2006)
Intense competition amongst the press and TV channels makes them pick up the most innocuous incidents and stories and sensationalise these to no end.
- Writing Can Be Dangerous, Says Vajpayee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, possibly had on his mind the "mole" suggested by his former cabinet colleague Jaswant Singh, when on Thursday he cautioned that publishing could prove to be a dangerous activity especially for politicians.
- ``Deal Should Not Be Used To Browbeat India'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Address scientists' concerns: UPA allies
- Seize The Moment In Assam (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 18, 2006)
By reciprocating the Central Government's Independence Day-eve offer to hold its fire, the United Liberation Front of Asom has kept alive the possibility of its becoming a dialogue partner.
- Govt Is Not In Trouble: Hdk (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday denied any dissatisfaction among his party MLAs with his style of functioning and asserted that neither he nor his government was in trouble.
- The Tempest & The Templar Knight (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 18, 2006)
History does not repeat itself but it does rhyme” (Mark Twain), the rhyme of history with periodic repetitions is actually a divine benevolence to make with the deficiencies.
- India Not To Accept Us Changes In Nuclear Deal (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The Indian government said it would not be cowed by the US into changing the terms of their civilian nuclear deal, amid concerns Washington was trying to cap India’s atomic weapons programme.
- Make India A Citadel Against Invasions, Says President Kalam (Hindu, Rajesh Ahuja, Aug 18, 2006)
To work toward a national war memorial in New Delhi
- Re-Forging Instruments To Meet Challenges (Hindu, Harish Khare , Aug 18, 2006)
The polity will have to promote a new way of conducting its internal disputes in a manner that will not distract the Indian state from dealing with new globally-inspired instigations.
- Only Democracy Can Break Pakistan Terror Link (Hindu, Benazir Bhutto, Aug 18, 2006)
A democratic Pakistan, free from the yoke of military dictatorship, would cease to be the petri dish of the pandemic of international terrorism.
- Yasukuni And Japan's World View (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Aug 18, 2006)
With the alarm bells being sounded in the region, Junichiro Koizumi will need to convince neighbouring states that the new brand-Japan is not minted in the old imperial yard.
- Profiling Will Criminalise Asian Travellers (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 18, 2006)
Blanket profiling will make it easier for terrorists to beat security and drive young people into the extremists' arms.
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