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Articles 8821 through 8920 of 43820:
- Why N Korea Became (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 24, 2006)
The North Korean issue of nuclear weapons trails back to Korean War during 1950 to 1953 when United States threatened North Korea several times to use nuclear weapons.
- Pm Dares Jaswant To Name Mole (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
In a counter offensive, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today dared former Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh to name the person who he claimed was a mole in the PMO leaking nuclear secrets to the US during the tenure of P V Narasimha Rao.
- When Hard News Is A Casualty (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 24, 2006)
Every journalist must have a nose for news, said my editor to me one day long years ago. I gently answered, sir, you must agree that each nose is different.
- State Govt Skips Reddy's Charges (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
The State Government in its “terms and conditions” laid down for the U L Bhat Commission of Inquiry, has made no specific reference to the Rs 150-crore bribery charges levelled by suspended BJP MLC Janardhana Reddy against Chief Minister . . .
- Tackle Naxalism (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 24, 2006)
The Naxal movement has spread to several states
- ‘Varsity Rights Matter’ (Deccan Herald, Vatsala Vedantam, Jul 24, 2006)
‘Government grants for academic institutions must be regarded as investments for the country’s future and not an excuse to meddle in their functioning.’
- In France, A Story Of Love And Politics (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 24, 2006)
When Segolene Royal, the Socialist Party's front-runner in opinion polls, and her companion, Francois Hollande, the party leader, head to the Cute d'Azur on vacation, they will not just sunbathe . . .
- Pakistan Becoming ‘Passive Spectator’ To India’S Kashmir Game Plan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
A leading expert on Kashmir has expressed dismay at Pakistan having become a “passive spectator: to the Indian “game” of assuring the world that the Kashmir dispute is now no more than a question of adjusting relations between the Delhi-sponsored . . .
- Oops Again (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 24, 2006)
The Bill will rescue MPs from losing their seats
- Time To Get Back To Business (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 24, 2006)
Intelligence sources in New Delhi have been quoted as saying that if there is another terrorist attack India “will act with the hard option”.
- Whose War Is It Anyway? (Indian Express, P.R. KUMARASWAMY, Jul 24, 2006)
While much of India’s attention is devoted “excessive and disproportionate military retaliation by Israel which has targeted civilian infrastructure” as portrayed by the official . . .
- If A Disaster Is To Be Averted (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 24, 2006)
AIR pollution in Karachi is fast approaching calamitous levels.
- Power Games In East Asia (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Jul 24, 2006)
The North Korean crisis has led to a shifting of equations in the region.
- Power Vision For Pakistan (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 24, 2006)
Water and power are no more synonymous.
- Celebrating Terror, Israeli-Style (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Jul 24, 2006)
If any form of violence that kills innocent people is terrorism as Israel insists then its bombing of the King David hotel was an act of terror which it should condemn rather than celebrate.
- Left Parties Fire Salvos At Upa Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
With the CPI demanding Labour Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s resignation and the CPM upping its ante on the Indo-US nuclear deal, the UPA Government has once again come under fire from its Left allies....
- Empowered Victim (Frontline, AMAN SETHI, Jul 24, 2006)
A woman sarpanch belonging to an Other Backward Classes community in Madhya Pradesh is asaulted and paraded naked.
- A Few Quieter Years & What That Might Bring... (The Financial Express, Saumitra Chaudhuri, Jul 24, 2006)
What happens on energy and on production and integration of markets globally will be key
- Justice Demolished (Tribune, Jagmohan , Jul 24, 2006)
Few of us realise that the issue of illegal constructions and conversions of properties in Delhi is not merely one of civic governance; it extends to a much larger realm of constitutional morality and the way our democracy is functioning in practice.
- Lebanon And The Lessons For Pakistan (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jul 24, 2006)
Over the last few days, terrorists have severely disrupted — fatally undermined, some argue — the peace processes in South Asia and the Middle East. Unlike Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories, widespread violence has not yet erupted . . .
- Bjp States Walk Off With Sonia Largesse (Pioneer, Akhilesh Suman, Jul 24, 2006)
Madhya Pradesh tops in delivering NREG benefits to aam aadmi ---- Congress may take the credit for launching the National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (NREG) , but at the ground level, the Opposition-ruled States have excelled in delivering . . .
- Left Lines Up Troops For N-War (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
The CPM today launched an initiative to rally all parties, including the BJP, to force the Centre to stand up to Washington’s pressure on the Indo-US civil nuclear energy cooperation deal.
- Oil On The Boil (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 24, 2006)
Once again a steep hike in the global crude prices has jolted financial markets worldwide.
- Pm Dares Jaswant To Name Us Mole In Rao Pmo (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday dared senior BJP leader and former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh to name the person who he claimed was a "mole" in the PMO leaking nuclear secrets to the United States during the days of the . . .
- Reality Hits Home (Indian Express, Muzamil Jaleel, Jul 24, 2006)
Security agencies are unable to find a Kashmir link to the Mumbai serial train bombs, unlike the past. The arrests of three suspects — two from Bihar, and a third from Navi . . .
- Cpi (Maoist) Leader, 7 Naxals Killed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
Encounter in Prakasam district
Combing operations began a week ago
AK-47 rifle, pistols and cash recovered
Death of Naxal leader Madhav a huge setback for the extremist movement in Andhra Pradesh
- Good Hindus Are Present In All Political Parties: Rss (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
In a significant move, the RSS has asked the Hindu community to organise themselves under Dalit leadership and said "good Hindus" were present in all political parties.
- Daft Policy (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 24, 2006)
If any further evidence were required of the UPA Government's ineptitude and self-defeating policy with regard to Maoist violence, then Tribal Affairs Minister PR Kyndiah's draft tribal policy is recommended for a cursory reading.
- Reprisals Are Necessary (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Jul 24, 2006)
In the wake of Mumbai bombings, the issue of effective steps against terrorism must be discussed threadbare.
- Pm To Kalam: No Change (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
The Union government on Saturday decided to reintroduce the controversial Office of Profit Bill in Parliament without any changes. President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam had returned the bill in May for reconsideration.
- College Seats, Double Shifts (Indian Express, S S Gill, Jul 24, 2006)
Whether we like it or not, 27 per cent reservations for the OBCs is here to stay. The big question exercising most people is whether we have the infrastructure to accommodate the increased intake.
- Accept Failures, Act Tough (Pioneer, Ajoy Bose, Jul 24, 2006)
Instead of playing to India's strengths, the UPA Government, in a panic reaction, is exposing its own weaknesses -----
- Profit Bill Debate Tomorrow (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
The controversial Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Bill, 2006, better known as the office of profit bill, will be first debated in the Rajya Sabha expectedly on Tuesday.
- N-Deal: Cpm Issues Red Alert (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jul 24, 2006)
The US civilian nuclear agreement negotiated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with US President George W. Bush has run into a major roadblock, with the CPI(M) coming out in strong opposition to the deal.
- Karnik Sez No (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 24, 2006)
Special economic zones (SEZs) were started with great fanfare, in the fond hope that they would help India replicate the Chinese success story of rapid industrialisation.
- Unique Melodies (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 24, 2006)
Ahtesham Qureshy has great admiration for Rifat, the poet who never misses a mushaira to collect a bagful of wah-wah even at age 80
- Current And Existing Deadlocks (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 24, 2006)
Dialogue, not war and unilateral action, will provide the solution to the ongoing crisis in West Asia
- When The Water Touches The Nose (OutLook, Dunu Roy, Jul 24, 2006)
Environmentalism isn't a luxury of the rich, sure. But when he really had to say why, he loses nerve.
- Govt Ignores Kalam Queries (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jul 23, 2006)
The Union Cabinet on Saturday decided to return the Office of Profit Bill as it is, refusing to respond to queries raised by President APJ Abdul Kalam.
- India Becomes Too Arrogant (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 23, 2006)
INDIA has spurned Pakistan’s offer to help in investigations into the Mumbai train blasts telling Islamabad to instead clamp down on militants operating from its soil. Pakistan has rejected the Indian ‘rehash of baseless allegations’ with no substance.
- A Questionable Land Deal (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 23, 2006)
News that the Punjab government is planning to procure some 1,200 acres of prime agricultural land under the provincial Land Acquisition Act of 1894 has raised serious reservations regarding the property’s intended use.
- Qazi’S Undemocratic Demand (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 23, 2006)
President of Majlis-e-Amal and Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmad while reiterating the call for resignation of President Pervez Musharraf has also demanded formation of the interim government and holding of free and fair elections under an . . .
- The Boss As Big Brother (The Economic Times, R K NANDAN, Jul 23, 2006)
On October 30, 2005, CBS’ ‘60 minutes’ programme quoted bio- ethics professor Mark Rothstein on how leading American companies had realised that 5% of employees accounted for 50% of healthcare expenses and cracked down on costs by introducing . . .
- Harassment Of Journalists (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 23, 2006)
On the face of it, Pakistan has what President Bush described in the days preceding his March visit to the country a “lively and generally free press”.
- It's A Battle Of Survival For Israel (Pioneer, DAVID DANIELI, Jul 23, 2006)
Constantly threatened by bullies, the once landless race of god-fearing Jews learnt that the only way to survive in a hostile neighbourhood was through vigorous nationalistic assertion ------
- Abuse Of Power (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 23, 2006)
President Musharraf's reported regret to 80-year-old Brigadier (retd) Muhammad Taj, a war hero decorated with the 'Sitara-e-Jurat' and 'Bar for Valour', over the misuse of power by members of the ISI is laudable.
- Arresting The Tide Of Terror (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Jul 23, 2006)
In every theatre of terrorism, the separation of the terrorist from the larger community is the first imperative of effective counter-terrorism responses. No quantum of lawful force against the terrorist is unnecessary, and there should be no . . .
- Past Endurance (Pioneer, Anjan Roy, Jul 23, 2006)
A terrorist attack in New York results in the launching of a campaign against the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Bomb blasts in London generate a whole new debate on threat of Islamic radicalism in the UK.
- Big Nation, Timid Response (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Jul 23, 2006)
Hindus need to be more assertive if they want the country to be terror free ----- Contrast Israeli action with the Indian reaction to terrorist attacks from their respective . . .
- Upa's Hollow Rhetoric (Pioneer, Sunita Vakil, Jul 23, 2006)
The serial blasts in Srinagar and Mumbai are unmistakable signs of heightened terrorist activity.
- Gmc Srinagar Faces ‘Derecognition’ Prospect? (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Jul 23, 2006)
Nothing can be sadder than to see the medical fraternity of Srinagar's Government Medical College (GMC) helplessly struggling to avoid the possibility of Kashmir's premier teaching institution getting derecognised by Medical Council of India (MCI).
- No Truth In Jaswant's Assertions: Chaturvedi (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Congress leader Bhuvnesh Chaturvedi on Saturday rubbished former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh's claims about an American mole operating in the office of Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, terming them "a bunch of lies" timed to promote . . .
- Suicides Tell No Tale (Tribune, Mohan Guruswamy, Jul 23, 2006)
Suicides have come to be indicators of economic distress.
- North Korea Completely Irresponsible: Rice (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called North Korea "a completely irresponsible state and dangerous" for its July 5 missile tests.
- Us Panel Goes Gaga Over Nuclear Deal With India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
The India-US nuclear deal expected to come up for Congressional approval this week has been hailed by a key panel of the legislature as "perhaps the most important strategic diplomatic initiative" undertaken by the Bush Administration.
- A Pervez Beats Indian Hearts Bleating For Mumbai (Telegraph, Amit Roy, Jul 23, 2006)
Rich Indian businessmen with their wives dolled up came to see Amitabh Bachchan last night at a House of Commons dinner which raised a paltry £26,000 for the victims of the Mumbai train massacre.
- West Asia Violence: India Warns Of Conflict Spillover (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Voicing serious concern over deteriorating situation in the Middle East following Israeli military offensive in Lebanon, India has asked all parties to eschew violence and return to the path of negotiations to save the region from a possible wider . . .
- Oops! Ramadoss, It's Time For Loss Of Office (Pioneer, Navneet Anand, Jul 23, 2006)
Cabinet returns Bill to Prez 'as it is' ---- With the Cabinet deciding to return the Office of Profit Bill to the Presi-dent as it is, Health Minister A Ramadoss is all set for disqualification as an MP.
- Now Where Have You Read This Before? (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 23, 2006)
The 19th century French psychic researcher, Emile Blorac, coined the term déjà vu -- French for ‘already seen’ -- to describe the experience of feeling that one has witnessed or experienced a new situation previously.
- The Two Presidents In Adversity (Dawn, Anwar Kemal, Jul 23, 2006)
Poles apart in many ways, George W. Bush and Pervez Musharraf have at least one thing in common: they are presidents in adversity. Both are under attack at home and abroad and their policies are being denounced by their opponents.
- '1998 N-Tests Turning Point In Indo-Us Ties' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Noted US strategic expert Ashley J Tellis has termed the May 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests conducted by India as the turning point for consolidating New Delhi's position on the global stage as also its relations with Washington.
- Was It India’S Ocean? (New Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 23, 2006)
The phrase ‘‘Aden to Malacca’’ has for long summed up India’s strategic ambitions in the Indian Ocean. The search for primacy, however, has been an elusive one for New Delhi, at least until recently.
- Portrait Of Artiste As Historian (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Sujit Chowdhury remembers renowned portrait photographer Arnold Newman, who captured 20th century’s history through indelible images.
- East Asia Summit May Stay As "Strategic" Forum (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Jul 23, 2006)
No plans for immediate expansion: ASEAN official
Several countries interested in joining EAS
Leaders favour "cosy, frank, strategic" discussions
Focus on new initiatives and ideas
- Centre Decides To Re-Adopt Oop Bill (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Ending the suspense over the controversial Office of Profit Bill, the UPA Government on Saturday decided to move a motion in the monsoon session of Parliament to re-adopt the Bill in its present form and send it for a second time to . . .
- Lebanon: Nambiar For Unified U.N. Action (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Senior Indian diplomat and former envoy to the United Nations Vijay N. Nambiar regretted that his meetings with leaders of Lebanon and Israel found "serious obstacles" to a . . .
- Siddaramaiah Joins Congress, Vows To Bring Party To Power (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Admitted in the presence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi
Congress the only secular party with which he could associate
People of Karnataka have never accepted any regional party
- Siddaramaiah Prefers Karnataka To Delhi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi wanted backward classes leader Siddaramaiah to serve the party at the national level but he declined the offer, preferring to work in Karnataka.
- Travelling With God (Deccan Herald, AMBIKA ANANTH, Jul 23, 2006)
The book acts as a travel guide, with a spiritual perspective adding flavour to its content.
- Terrorists Sneak Into State As Organic Farmers (Deccan Herald, Bala Chauhan, Jul 23, 2006)
According to highly placed sources in the Home Department, members of a frontal organisation with bases in Kerala and Tamil Nadu have acquired land in Chamrajnagar and Mysore districts for organic farming.
- India’S Pathetic Response To Musharraf (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Jul 23, 2006)
In response to President Musharraf’s request for evidence of Pakistani complicity in the Mumbai blasts, the Indian government has demanded
- Left In A Nuke Deal Sulk (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Leftist parties today told the government that it should go by what Parliament said on the Indo-US nuclear deal, even if there was no constitutional provision for international treaties to be ratified in the House.
- Office-Of-Profit Bill: Cabinet Rejects Kalam's Call (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Manmohan apprises President of Government's decision
Bill will be placed before both Houses without any change next week
The Bill will first be placed in the Rajya Sabha on July 25
- Parl Could See First No-Confidence Motion Against Govt (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
With the Mumbai serial blasts and the rise in prices of essential commodities hotting up the political environment, the monsoon session of Parliament beginning tomorrow is expected to be a stormy affair and could see the first no-confidence motion . . .
- India Concerned Over Escalating Violence In Middle East (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
Voicing serious concern over deteriorating situation in the Middle East following Israeli military offensive in Lebanon, India has asked all parties to eschew violence and return to the path of negotiations to save the region from possible wider conflict.
- Ringing A Bell (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 23, 2006)
Being “clever” is a BJP speciality. At times it is too clever to be wise. Sounding an alarm on terrorism would underpin its plans to have bells rung across the nation to coincide with the quorum bell to launch the monsoon session of Parliament.
- Size Of Our Heart (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 23, 2006)
Invariably it has been seen that people in small towns have big hearts. They are ready to welcome their guests with open arms.
- Terror Law: Yes For Mumbai, No For Gujarat (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Jul 23, 2006)
With a 600-km long border with Pakistan and a coastline that stretches across a whopping 1,600 km, providing innumerable landing spots for craft carrying explosives, arms and terrorists, Gujarat is a prime target for jihadis who have already drawn . . .
- Patience Key To North Korea Talks, Says Hu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
President Hu Jintao of China yesterday called on all parties to be patient and restrained and to push forward the six-party talks aimed at making the Korean Peninsula nuclear-free.
- No Terror Infrastructure In “Azad Kashmir”, Says Pak (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jul 23, 2006)
Pakistan has reiterated that there is no terrorist infrastructure in “Azad Kashmir” — a claim that India finds too laughable to react even.
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