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Articles 8321 through 8420 of 43820:
- Arab Opinion Turns In Favour Of Hizbollah (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
At the onset of the Lebanese crisis, Arab governments, starting with Saudi Arabia, slammed Hizbollah for recklessly provoking a war, providing what the United States and Israel took as a wink and a nod to continue the fight.
- All For Free Speech (Hindu, Sevanti Ninan, Jul 30, 2006)
In dealing with the media, India backs off from repression when there is publicity and pressure.
- Make The World Safe For Diversity (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 30, 2006)
A FEW weeks ago (The Hindu, July 2) I wrote of attending the Ideas Festival of the Aspen Institute in Colorado.
- Roman Holiday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
While in Rome, must we do as the Romans do?
- Wto Talks Suspended Over Agricultural Tariffs (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 30, 2006)
The collapse of the Doha Round of WTO talks does not spell disaster for India.
- Nirmala Deshpande: A Gandhian To The Core (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Jul 30, 2006)
It is hard to believe but it is true. Noted Gandhian, Nirmala Deshpande, now a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, has been accused of holding office of profit, according to a news agency report.
- Not A Terror Story, Just Tabloid Tv (Indian Express, Saul Hudson , Jul 30, 2006)
Some guys much older than Prince — remember that kid from Haryana — also fell into a hole this week.
- The Mole And The Fox (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 30, 2006)
Did someone in Rao’s PMO leak nuclear secrets to the US? Or were Americans told what Rao wanted them to hear?
- Ltte Vs Unicef (Frontline, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jul 30, 2006)
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is listed as a terrorist or unlawful organisation in several countries.
- Newest War In West Asia (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
A Lebanese man flashes victory signs near the wreckage of the apartment building that was hit by Israeli air strikes in southern Beirut.
- N-Deal: Cpm Wages Lone Battle For A Resolution (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Jul 30, 2006)
The move of the CPI(M) and some smaller parties to put the government on the mat by moving a ‘‘sense of Parliament’’ resolution on the Indo-US nuclear deal has lost steam. No major UPA partner seems interested.
- How Best To Reform The Police (Tribune, Kiran Bedi, Jul 30, 2006)
Addressing a conference of state chief secretaries, the Prime Minister said, “…You will have to empower your police forces to be able to discharge their functions at higher levels of efficiency.
- Roll Call Of Dishonour (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Accusations without substance are irresponsible. Accusations to play petty politics is another name for opportunism.
- Aiims, Heal Thyself (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Jul 30, 2006)
The recent events concerning the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are a matter of shame.
- India Attacked In Mumbai (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Jul 30, 2006)
The recent bomb blasts in Mumbai should serve as a lesson for our politicians, who should stop making attempts to derive political advantage from a tragedy aimed at destabilising the country.
- Bush Clears The Way For Corporate Domination (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
When George W. Bush says that he wants to spread freedom to every corner of the earth, he means it.
- Uncared Forever (Business Line, P. Devarajan, Jul 30, 2006)
"As long as the farming community is not in direct touch with the buyers, farming will be a business failure."
- Altaf Has ‘Complete Faith’ In Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain expressed full confidence in the leadership of President Musharraf on Saturday and said that the meeting called by him to address the MQM’s concerns was a sign of his “genuine concern” for the . . .
- Lebanon: Why No Street Protests? (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
The entire world is shaken by the brutality of the Israeli assault on Lebanon.
- Who`s Minding The Home? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 30, 2006)
Shivraj Patil's tentativeness comes across too strongly for comfort in his current job.
- Looming Energy Crisis (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 30, 2006)
Poor planning is the primary problem.
- Transatlantic Tensions Over Lebanon (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Jul 30, 2006)
IT looks set to be an autumn of transatlantic discord.
- Friends And Sycophants (Dawn, Kunwar Idris, Jul 30, 2006)
IN the midst of hardening political stands, an advisory for conciliation and compromise issued by a group of assorted but prominent citizens comes as a whiff of fresh air. But, perhaps, it is likely to remain just a whiff.
- Nathu La Beckons (Frontline, Amit Baruah, Jul 30, 2006)
The mountain pass between Sikkim and the Tibet Autonomous Region reopens for trade with China.
- Musharraf To Meet Top Pml, Mqm Leaders On Political Crisis (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
Amid a political crisis following the resignation of MQM ministers from federal and provincial governments, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has called a meeting of leaders of the ruling PML-Q and its estranged ally here on August 1 and . . .
- Letters To The Editor (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
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- White House To Hill: Delink N-Deal From India-Iran Ties (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 30, 2006)
As the Left and Right here object to the prospect of the US shifting the nuclear goalposts, the Bush Administration has underlined its own interests in resisting any attempt by the American Congress to reframe the bilateral nuclear agreement with India.
- Sino-Indian Ties: (Daily Excelsior, Pallab Bhattacharya, Jul 30, 2006)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee's recent back-to-back visit to Japan and China and reopening of Nathu La trade route between India and China are watershed developments in Sino-India relations.
- India, Pakistan Seek To Keep Peace Process Alive (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jul 30, 2006)
India and Pakistan resume a badly bruised peace process this week, hoping that the dialogue does not collapse because of bomb attacks in Mumbai blamed on Islamic militants.
- Mumbai Is A Cash Cow That’S Pleading For Protection And 'Charity' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 30, 2006)
The centre has turned down the Chief Ministers' request for funds to better our city. It is ironical that we are beggars at a budget banquet funded mostly by us.
- Scientists Shut Out, Pmo Thinks It’S Know-All (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
“We need to take some risks and if out of 10 rocket launches two fail, that is ok and we can learn from it.” Dr P K Iyengar former chairman Atomic Energy . . .
- A Never-Ending Saga Of Violence (Deccan Herald, N J Nanporia , Jul 30, 2006)
Disproportionate is the general verdict on what Israel is doing in Lebanon but what exactly is a “proportionate” reaction to the “abduction” of two Israeli soldiers?
- Role Of Intelligence Agencies (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Jul 30, 2006)
The “agencies” may be doing some good work of which little is known beyond their own walls, but they have gained notoriety for messing up the country’s political system, and for gross violations of human rights.
- Sri Lanka Truce Dead In All But Name: Chief Monitor (Reuters, Simon Gardner, Jul 30, 2006)
A four-year ceasefire between Sri Lanka's government and the Tamil Tiger rebels is dead in all but name and a low intensity war continues to rage, the head of the Nordic mission that oversees the truce said on Saturday.
- Boost To Kerala Tourism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
`Responsible Tourism' to be introduced
The Kerala Government is expecting an investment of Rs. 1,000 crore in the hospitality industry in the State this financial year.
- Nuclear Deal: Bush Administration To Work With Congress, (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
This is the text of the U.S. Statement of Administration Policy on the nuclear cooperation Bill:
- Continue Dialogue: Pakistan Leader (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 30, 2006)
"Don't play into the hands of those against peace"
Media body moves resolution urging Pakistan not to allow its territory to be used by extremists
Asks both countries to fulfil commitments made under joint declarations
Call to end root . . .
- Jehadi Outlook (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 30, 2006)
In Somalia this year, the United States made the very same mistake, in sheer opportunism, that it made two decades ago in Afghanistan with grave consequences.0
- Shunglu Panel Findings On Narmada Dam Displaced Questioned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 30, 2006)
It did not take into account submissions made by the NBA on rehabilitation
Concerns over Manmohan's role in endorsing report
Shift from land-for-land to cash compensation under Special Relief Package questioned
- The Mole And The Fox (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 29, 2006)
Be it New Delhi or New York, I am no early riser. So it is never welcome when the phone rings at 6 am, as it did at Manhattan’s (then) Taj Group Lexington Hotel in the fall of 1997.
- The ‘Classified’ Matrimonial Ads (Deccan Herald, Kushwant Singh, Jul 29, 2006)
The columns are now neatly separated into religion, caste and sub-castes.
- Us Denies Supporting War (Times of India, RASHMEE ROSHAN LALL, Jul 29, 2006)
The suggestion that the Rome conference on the Middle East gave Israel the green light to pursue its offensive in Lebanon is "outrageous," a senior State Department official has said.
- Sc Frowns On Glory Ads (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Centre and state governments that in essence questions why public money is spent to glorify political leaders through advertisements.
- Unwritten But Proper (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 29, 2006)
There is something bizarre about a candidate in an election having a casting vote if the hustings end in a tie.
- Upa Govt Left Red In The Face Over Rising Prices (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
The Congress-led UPA government on Friday faced quite an embarrassment in the Lok Sabha as some members of the ruling Congress party expressed concern over the ongoing phenomenon of rise in prices of essential commodities thus adding more strength . . .
- Musharraf Under Fire From Ex-Military Men (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Jul 29, 2006)
The Pakistani expatriate community in Washington is ablaze with news of how their country’s president, General Pervez Musharraf, has come under an unprecedented attack from elements within the military establishment who want him to hand over power . . .
- Scotch For Secrets (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jul 29, 2006)
On returning to London from Delhi, one of the two British journalists covering the Congress’s 1968 split who were refused government accreditation told me that the official snub meant nothing in professional or personal terms.
- India A Sad Lot On Happiness Scale (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
India is the 125th happiest country in the world, according to a world map of happiness prepared by noted British scientist Adrian White.
- Party’S Over, Birthday Ads Under Sc Glare (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Centre and state governments that in essence questions why public money is spent to glorify political leaders through advertisements.
- The Meek Shall Never Inherit The Earth (Deccan Herald, Ramakrishna Upadhya, Jul 29, 2006)
In a crowded marketplace full of fiercely competing traders, it is never easy to attract the attention of potential buyers, unless you have enough lung power to be heard above the din.
- Musharraf Talks To Altaf, Consults Constitutional Experts (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
MQM expected to reconsider resignation after meeting PM today
Musharraf to invite MQM leaders for a meeting in the next few days
- Anger, The Devil Within And Without (The Economic Times, V B N RAM, Jul 29, 2006)
Deeply outraged, Lord Shiva did not hesitate to chop off the head of his own son, Ganesh. Later in order to redeem his blunder the latter is provided an elephant’s head.
- The Unfinished Agenda (The Economic Times, PUSHPA SUNDAR, Jul 29, 2006)
Bill Gates’ decision to retire and devote himself entirely to philanthropy, followed by Warren Buffet’s stupendous donation of $38 billion or 85% of his personal wealth to the Gates Foundation, has created an unprecedented interest in . . .
- The Business Of Diplomacy And The Diplomacy Of Business (Business Line, D. Murali , Jul 29, 2006)
"India's real challenge and opportunity remain at home," thinks Sanjaya Baru, media advisor and spokesperson for the Prime Minister, in Strategic Consequences of India's Economic Performance. Ron Suskind in The One Percent Doctrine critiques . . .
- The Group Of 18 (News International, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jul 29, 2006)
The letter to President Gen Pervez Musharraf written by the group of 18 (henceforth 'G-18') is neither irrelevant nor insignificant, as stated by the official spokesman. It is an important document in many respects.
- Bush Seconds Prime Minister's Concern On Nuclear Deal (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Jul 29, 2006)
Amid the clamour against the India-US nuclear deal on both sides of the Atlantic, two men - George Bush and Manmohan Singh - are singing from the same sheet of music.
- How Govt's Curbing Your Right To Know (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Last week, when The Times of India broke the story that the Cabinet was about to approve amendments in the RTI Act to keep file notings out of public purview, there was predictably a furore.
- Has Wto Lost Its Meaning? (Business Line, Geethanjali Nataraj, Jul 29, 2006)
Collapse of the Doha Round
The bottomline is that countries should follow unilateral trade policies suited to their own domestic needs but within the framework of the changing international trade . . .
- Who`s Minding The Home? (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 29, 2006)
Shivraj Patil's tentativeness comes across too strongly for comfort in his current job.
- Parliament`s A Bad Investment (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
Stock market returns, over a period of 14 years, have been significantly lower during the period when Parliament is in session.
- Parliament Should Express Itself On The Nuclear Issue: Left Parties (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
PM's suo motu statement will not do: Left
- Left Chickens Out Of N-Deal Resolution (Pioneer, Santanu Banerjee, Jul 29, 2006)
After blowing hot for days, the Left on Friday buckled under Congress pressure and backed out of moving an all-party resolution on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, provoking the BJP to accuse it of "betraying the nation."
- Only Hizbollah Can Defend Against Israel (News International, Jonathan Steele, Jul 29, 2006)
A rally of well-dressed middle-class ladies, perhaps 40 in all, protested outside the UN's offices here on July 26, calling for a ceasefire. Representing the Lebanese Council of Women, they handed out leaflets appealing to Kofi Annan to get something . .
- Will Try To Retain Spirit Of July Pact, Says Bush (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jul 29, 2006)
The Bush administration shares India's concerns about attempts to shift goalposts in the civilian nuclear deal and will work with senators to ensure the legislation does not depart from the spirit of the July 18 agreement, a senior administration . . .
- A Matter Of Some Relief (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 29, 2006)
The decision of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal to close the hearing and reserve its final order in the inter-State dispute over sharing of the Cauvery waters has brought some cheer to the southern States and their farmers.
- Only Hizbollah Can Fight Israeli Invasion (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Jul 29, 2006)
Attempts to impose an international force would risk destroying Lebanon's government and revive the danger of civil war.
- Failed Trade Talks Usher In Uncertainty (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 29, 2006)
So now it’s official: Global talks to lower trade barriers are ``suspended,’’ perhaps never to resume.
- India Can Become Developed Nation Before 2020: Kalam (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam today said if the current progress of the country continues then the goal of becoming a developed nation before the year 2020 would not remain merely a dream.
- Kalam Moots 9-Point Development Plan For J&k (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 29, 2006)
President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam today suggested a nine-point developmental plan for militancy-hit Jammu and Kashmir, including a people’s movement to eliminate terrorism and the creation of an economic zone along the Line of Control.
- Barometer: Pulp Fiction (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 29, 2006)
Senior advocate and former law minister Ram Jethmalani says he should be prosecuted, another senior advocate RK Anand has alleged that cash was paid to the hijackers of IC814 and PM Manmohan Singh says former foreign minister Jaswant Singh should . . .
- How The Left Learnt To Love Our Bombs (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 29, 2006)
Remember a time when you associated communists, at least of the internationalist variety like those in India, with being against nuclear weapons.
- Aspiration Level (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 29, 2006)
Everyone has an aspiration level. The majority of people struggle. It is a big task for them to earn enough for survival. It is a daily grind for them. Almost all of them want to become rich.
- Not A Terror Story, Just Tabloid Tv (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jul 29, 2006)
Some guys much older than Prince — remember that kid from Haryana — also fell into a hole this week. Although they too were on TV, summoning help for them seemed out of question.
- N-Deal: Cpm Wages Lone Battle For A Resolution (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Jul 29, 2006)
The move of the CPI(M) and some smaller parties to put the government on the mat by moving a ‘‘sense of Parliament’’ resolution on the Indo-US nuclear deal has lost steam. No major UPA partner seems interested.
- Captain’S Pack (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 29, 2006)
Just a fortnight after stoutly denying the “rumours” of a Cabinet reshuffle, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has changed the portfolios of his Cabinet colleagues, as well as Ministers of State, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries and . . .
- Services Chiefs Get More Financial Teeth (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Jul 29, 2006)
In a major step that would facilitate the decision-making at the Services Headquarters-level and also provide greater flexibility, the Union Government has enhanced financial powers of the chiefs of the Armed Forces increasing their sanctioning . . .
- What Ails Peace In The Middle-East (Daily Excelsior, Predhuman K. Joseph Dhar, Jul 29, 2006)
Middle East is again on fire The Arabs and the Israelites are holding on to their respective stands and are, therefore, in no mood to come to a negotiated settlement to the vexed problem. World peace is at stake. There is no doubt about that.
- Up's Dalit Politics At The Crossroad (Daily Excelsior, Sondip Bhattacharya, Jul 29, 2006)
As the State assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh are to be held early next year, there is a dramatic realignment of forces in the State. The Congress Party is jockeying for a piece of electoral cake.
- Nepal Rebels Extend Ceasefire By Three Months (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Jul 29, 2006)
Nepal's Maoist rebels extended their ceasefire by three months on Friday in a bid to support peace talks aimed at ending a decade-old insurgency that has killed thousands.
- Q&a: The Fifteenth Day (OutLook, Editorial, Outlook, Jul 29, 2006)
Who is winning this war?
On the 15th day of the war, Hizbullah is functioning and fighting. That by itself will go down in the annals of the Arab peoples as a shining victory.
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