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Articles 9921 through 10020 of 43820:
- Agreeing To Disagree (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 08, 2006)
It’s not all hunky dory between the Congress and its allies, as will be evident to anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs. Issues on which they disagree:
- Manmohan Meets Sonia, Reviews Political Situation (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Against the backdrop of embarrassing developments for the UPA coalition and rumours of his resignation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today held discussions with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and some senior party leaders and took stock of the . . .
- Hc Stays Venugopal's Dismissal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the July 5 recommendation of AIIMS' apex body to terminate the services of its Director P Venugopal.
- Ulfa Makes A Point (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Jul 08, 2006)
Amidst indications that the stage is getting ready for direct talks between the government and the United Liberation Front of Asom . . .
- A Setback (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 08, 2006)
Confidence in commitment to reforms has been shaken
- S.Lanka Monitors Say Not Peacekeepers, Still Useful (Reuters, Peter Apps, Jul 08, 2006)
Sri Lanka's unarmed ceasefire monitors are no peacekeeping force, their head said on Friday, but they are helping reduce violence in the island nation and an attempt by Tamil rebels to cut them back could be harmful.
- Lady Officer Commanding (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Rajendra Nath, Jul 08, 2006)
There has been great discussion in the press and television regarding the treatment being given to women officers in the Army, which has come in for special criticism. The Vice Chief of the Army Staff had to offer his regrets-cum-apology regarding . . .
- Too Good (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 08, 2006)
Ever since the coalition Government came into power about four years ago it has been on the horns of a moral dilemma.
- Congress: Perform Or Perish (Business Standard, Surjit S Bhalla, Jul 08, 2006)
The only escape for the Congress, from the end of the long rope it finds itself in, is to allow its two leaders to function.
- Pakistan Orders Women Jailed For Minor Crimes Freed (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf approved legislation on Friday that will allow some 1,300 women jailed for minor crimes to be freed on bail.
- Towards Climax (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 08, 2006)
Empty words are part of rival election campaigns in "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known.
- Pak's Major Policy Decision On J-K Map (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jul 08, 2006)
For me it has always been Kashmir, the valley that is. Give me half a chance I will be there. Yes, during the past 17 years of turbulence as well. I have always found a pretext to visit the State.
- Tribal Rights And Wrongs (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jul 08, 2006)
Conservation must lead to integration not exclusion. There is no dichotomy between tribes and wildlife
- Court Stays Sacking Of Aiims Chief (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the recommendation of the AIIMS apex body to terminate the services of its director, Dr P Venugopal.....
- Pm Needs To Get A Grip On Government (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 08, 2006)
The theme of ET’s Friday edition was ‘Power of execution’. For the UPA government, though, executing even relatively simple decisions — like selling small slices of Nalco and Neyveli Lignite — is proving to be excruciatingly difficult.
- Hasten Slowly At Nathu La (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 08, 2006)
The economic rationale for the reopening of the Nathu La Pass has, perhaps understandably, receded well into the background. Reopening a border pass that was closed for 44 years was always bound to bring with it a heavy dose of . . .
- State Of The Nation (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 08, 2006)
A decade or so ago, when the United Front government was running the country, that MP-cum-columnist Mani Shankar Aiyar used to describe the coalition as a “United Affront”! One wonders how Aiyar would today describe the United Progressive Alliance . . .
- Energy Needs To Double By 2010 (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
According to a report, Pakistan’s energy requirements would double by the year 2010. In a related development, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has allowed WAPDA to set up thermal power plants to generate additional power in view of the growing needs.
- Saluting The Spirit Of Sacrifice (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan Muslim League Secretariat has placed an advertisement in some of the newspapers highlighting the award conferred on party chief Ch Shujaat Hussain.
- It Rained News This Week, But Coverage Leaked (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jul 08, 2006)
Thank you, Muthuvel Karunanidhi. Thank you, Anbumani Ramadoss. Thank you, Manmohan Singh. Thank you, Sonia Gandhi.
- Cci Back To Life (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 08, 2006)
Whatever else the abortive sale of the Pakistan Steel Mills might or might not have done, one good coming out of it is the revival of the . . .
- Congressmen Come To Pm’S Defence (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jul 08, 2006)
Having been isolated in his own party and under personal attack from the Opposition, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh got some solace today when the Congress put its best foot forward to defend him and dispel the widespread impression about serious . . .
- Democracy Should Be Exercised Regularly, On Foot (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 08, 2006)
Free association in public spaces not only promotes active bodies and public boldness, it is also vital to society and a force for change.
- The Fruits Of Unilateralism (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 08, 2006)
The United Progressive Alliance Government seems better at managing crises than in averting them. Once Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam . . .
- A Long Neglected Area (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 08, 2006)
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has again sought to place occupational safety and health high on the global agenda through the adoption of a new Convention at its 95th annual conference . . .
- Between Generosity And Toughness (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jul 08, 2006)
In France, opposition is growing to the police storming schools to pick up children of illegal immigrants.
- Decision-Making In The Age Of Coalitions (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Jul 08, 2006)
The Prime Minister could set up a compact Group of Ministers to consult the UPA constituents before major policy initiatives.
- The Ordeal Of Multiple Proceedings (Business Line, T. N. Pandey, Jul 08, 2006)
The I-T Department's approach to taxpayers must be one of assistance, not confrontation
- Bandwagon Partners (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 08, 2006)
Symphony of the Left & Cong
We are witnessing a curious spectacle in Indian politics. As the strange bedfellows get stranger still, Tuesday’s parallel meeting was an achievement of sorts for the Left and the Congress.
- Usual Stirrings Felt In Tamil Nadu (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
Once again it's time for India to worry about Sri Lankan Tamil refugees. The national security ramifications of the civil war in the island nation cannot be wished . . .
- Using The Market To Cushion Oil Shocks (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
The government should put in place a long-term programme to hedge oil price risks
- Politics Trips Divestment (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jul 08, 2006)
Given the hardening stance of the parties involved, it is a moot point if the Centre can evolve a consensus among its allies on divestment.
- After Nathu La, India Faces Chinese Challenge In Bhutan (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 08, 2006)
As it regains access to the Tibetan markets by throwing open Nathu La pass after 44 years, India is being compelled to cope with an important downside. It is the emerging Chinese challenge to India’s special relationship with Bhutan.
- Scapegoat Search (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
To curb speculation, you need markets
- Manufacturing Growth (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Interventions sought by the chambers of industry for boosting manufacturing sector growth to above double-digits points to the policy stalemate . . .
- Maoists Must Give Up Arms Before Poll: Deuba (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Former Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba said here on Friday a violence and fear-free atmosphere was a prerequisite for holding elections in the country and urged the Maoists to refrain from carrying arms and indulge in extortion and other . . .
- Petulant Response (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 08, 2006)
PM can't be seen to be caving in ---- The manner in which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has capitulated to DMK president M Karunanidhi's threat to pull out from the UPA if the Government goes ahead with its plan to divest 10 per cent . . .
- Back To The Brink (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Jul 08, 2006)
As Sri Lanka burns, a new reign of terror is about to descend ---- There has been a slow, appalling, inevitability to Sri Lanka's steady slide into de facto war - a tattered ceasefire still holds on paper - as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam . . . .
- Bleak House~ii (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 08, 2006)
Cities Drifting Towards Physical And Moral Degradation
The sprawling and ever-increasing jhuggi-Jhompris of Delhi, the chawls and zodapattis of Mumbai, the bustees of Kolkata, the katchi-abadi of Karachi, the baladis of Cairo, the kampunga . . .
- Devious Tigers (Pioneer, Anjan Roy, Jul 08, 2006)
The LTTE's delayed regret for killing Rajiv Gandhi is a desperate attempt to seek New Delhi's support in its fight for 'Tamil Eelam', after . . .
- Rumours Of Pm Quitting Create A Flutter (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Govt struck by complete policy paralysis: Jaitley ---- The sensex nose-dived and political temperatures soared as rumours of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation created a flutter in the corridors of power on Friday.
- An Attainable Target (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, manufacturing growth has crossed the 12% mark only on two occasions:
- Pervez May Consider Opinion On Uniform (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has hinted at taking also into consideration international opinion while deciding about doffing the uniform.
- Nathu-La Shows The Way (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 08, 2006)
THE reopening of Nathu-la pass for trade between India and China is an event of considerable diplomatic, trade and political significance.
- Roll-Back At Neyveli (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 08, 2006)
IF the disinvestment process gets stalled just because of some workers’ protest, it simply shows lack of commitment to reforms. Only recently, the UPA government had revived the disinvestment plan and after a great deal of thought.
- Mps’ Group For House Move To Stall Us Nuke Pact (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jul 08, 2006)
Several senior members of Parliament and former ministers are exploring the possibility of a "sense of the House" resolution in the Lok Sabha rejecting the bills giving legal shape to the India-US civilian nuclear energy agreement, which will ...
- Hurt Pride (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The Centre's decision on Nalco was immediately opposed by the 7,000-odd employees of the company, trade unions and political parties.
- A Step Towards Privatisation Of Nalco (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Jul 08, 2006)
The government's decision to sell 10 per cent of its stake in Nalco meets with stiff resistance in Orissa.
- Requiem For A Pm (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 08, 2006)
Absolute principles are a rarity in a vocation driven by the maximization of the possible.
- Musharraf Prepares For Re-Election (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Jul 08, 2006)
Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has started preparations for his re-election and asked the ruling party to start a mass campaign in this regard, according to sources.
- Between War And Peace (Tribune, S.D. Muni, Jul 08, 2006)
SRI Lanka’s worsening security situation under an undeclared war is most likely to persist.
- Politics By Fiat (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 08, 2006)
Prime minister's decision to freeze all decisions on disinvestment may have saved the UPA government, but it raises serious questions about the conduct of the coalition.
- Delhi Hc Stays Venugopal's Dismissal (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
AIIMS chief P Venugopal got a major respite on Friday when Delhi High Court ordered a freeze on health ministry's determined move to sack him till the next hearing scheduled for August 17.
- So What’S Left? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
It was only by the skin of his teeth. Yet, the victory of liberal technocrat Felipe Calderon the Mexican Presidential elections this week provides a big boost for besieged reformers and democrats in Latin America. At a time when the image of Latin . . .
- Fool's Paradise (Times of India, BORIA MAJUMDAR, Jul 08, 2006)
Four years ago when Brazil had won the World Cup there were wild celebrations in the streets of Kolkata. This time around Brazil might have been knocked out, but the football madness continues unabated all over West Bengal.
- Party, President, Pm (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 08, 2006)
Totally baseless and utter nonsense: those were the words the PM’s press advisor used to deny rumours of Manmohan Singh’s resignation.
- The Most Expensive Slum (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Jul 08, 2006)
The monsoon in Mumbai was once associated with romance… Nargis and Raj Kapoor under that famous black umbrella walking besides street-lights misty with rain...
- Indian Idols (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Jul 08, 2006)
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal’s celebrated acquisition of Arcelor further manifests a trend of more and more Indians playing a pivotal role in global economy.
- Lula Vs Chavez In Mexico City (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Jul 08, 2006)
On Sunday, 41 million voters cast their choice for the country’s next president.
- Political Sledgehammer Proves Mightier Than Surgeon’S Scalpel (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jul 08, 2006)
The treatment of Dr Venugopal and the response to it not only expose the government yet again, it also displays the moral bankruptcy of our academic culture
- Has Dr Manmohan Singh Quit? Rumours Push Markets Down (Indian Express, George Mathew, Jul 08, 2006)
The saga of reforms rollback has started haunting Dalal Street once again. After a strong start, stock markets fell 2.4 per cent today as investors trimmed positions, fretting about economic reforms after PSU disinvestment was put on hold on Thursday.
- Dmk Alarm, Pm Anguish, Congress Damage Control (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Forced to rollback the divestment decision with his own party watching from the sidelines, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has let his “anguish” known to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other leaders forcing the party to officially dismiss . . .
- No Hamletian Dilemma (Deccan Herald, Ramakrishna Upadhya, Jul 08, 2006)
The renewed controversy over the wearing of helmets by two-wheeler riders has once again brought to the fore our penchant for unending debate and the authorities’ reluctance to take a firm and unambiguous stand
- Rejectionist Worldview (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The meeting of religious parties in Islamabad on Thursday, held under the aegis of an ulema and mashaikh convention, passed a resolution condemning what the parties said was the government's encouraging of "western NGOs and so-called intellectuals" ...
- Handicap At 7, Race Course (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Jul 08, 2006)
The central fact of our politics is that since 1971 no prime minister has got re-elected.
- A War With Three Fronts (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 08, 2006)
Violence continues to decline in Kashmir, but Islamists launch new military, ideological and political wars.
- Pakistan’S Rich Blaze A Trail In Their Porsches (Deccan Herald, Declan Walsh, Jul 08, 2006)
THE UPSIDE- Luxury cars hit the showroom in Pakistan after an economic boom prompted by September 11.
- Nautanki Politics: The Indian Scene (Deccan Herald, Kushwant Singh, Jul 08, 2006)
The think tanks of our political parties have run out of gas.
- 50% Of Congress Ticket In U.P. For Youth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
"Polls an opportunity for them to turn to value-based politics"
Action plan being drawn up
101 district committee chiefs appointed
- Privatisation: Need For A New Approach (Dawn, Dr Tariq Hassan, Jul 08, 2006)
DAWN’s June 26 editorial, entitled “Need for a policy re-think”, regarding the Supreme Court decision annulling the privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills provides a much needed pause, not only for the government to re-think its privatisation policy . . .
- `Verdict Upholds Federal Structure Of Indian Polity' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
`Verdict upholds federal structure of Indian polity'
- Call To Allow Candidates Favouring Independence In Ajk Polls (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
An international rights group on Friday urged Pakistan government to let pro-independence candidates run in next week’s Legislative Assembly election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- Uk Has Boosted Taliban, Admits Defence Chief (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Des Browne, the defence secretary, conceded yesterday that the deployment of 3,300 British forces into the Taliban heartland of southern Helmand has "energised" the Taliban.
- Sell-Off Put On Hold (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
In a blow to the Manmohan Singh government’s disinvestment programme, the Prime Minister was today forced to “put all disinvestment decisions and proposals on hold”, including the Centre’s recent decision to divest 10 per cent of its stakes in the . . .
- Centre Bends Under Left, Dmk Pressure (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
While the Congress believes that the Prime Minister’s decision to put on hold all divestment decisions and proposals concerning the PSUs today as a “tactical retreat”, the Left parties ~ the UPA government’s key outside partners ~ were enthused by . . .
- Dmk's Thunder Down Under Brings Upa To Its Knees (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
NLC, NALCO divestment put off ---- After resisting Left pressure, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday . . .
- Own Goal (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
In two days, two allies have twice made the Congress look surreally ineffectual. But don’t blame the DMK and PMK, respectively, for the government’s unceremonious . . .
- ‘Manmohan Treats Cmp With Contempt’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The latest move of the UPA government (on disinvestment of) profit-making PSUs through sale of minority share holding is an outright misdemeanor. Not only does this move flouts the CMP, but also the intention behind such a move at this point of time . . .
- How To Help Neighbours (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The political turmoil in Timor Leste, which has led to the ouster of its Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri and plans for national elections for a new government, may not be exactly hot news to Indians, but it underlies a growing debate about intervention . . .
- Today It Is Aiims (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The Governing Council of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has recommended the dismissal of its director, Dr P. Venugopal. Such is the contempt that politicians . . .
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