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Articles 10121 through 10220 of 43820:
- 'There Is Low-Intensity War In Sri Lanka' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 06, 2006)
Ulf Henriccson , a Swedish national, heads the European truce monitoring team in Colombo. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) oversees the February 2002 ceasefire between the LTTE and the government.
- Right Benediction (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Jul 06, 2006)
The Pope's decision to demand human rights for Christians in Muslim countries is a welcome change in the Vatican world-view, says Daniel Pipes.
- Friendship Is A Numbers Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 06, 2006)
Once again the idea of forming a third front is floating around in the offices of political parties which are neither close to the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Doctoring A Hospital (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 06, 2006)
A month ago the Centre unveiled a grand plan to fast-track the setting up of six new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
- Delicate Bargain (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 06, 2006)
A way to cut quickly through the huge pile of cases in the Indian courts is always welcome.
- Pervez Almost Nuked India: Sharif (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Pakistani army, led by General Pervez Musharraf, had moved nuclear warheads during the Kargil war so that they could be used against India, exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has claimed in his official biography.
- Musharraf Again (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 06, 2006)
After a long time Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has reverted to the Kashmir issue.
- Defiant Korea Test-Launches Seven Missiles (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 06, 2006)
North Korea test-launched seven missiles, including a long-range Taepodong, in an early-morning barrage today, defying international warnings of retaliation and prompting concerns that it could follow with more tests.
- Diabolical Move (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 06, 2006)
Ramadoss aims to kill AIIMS ---- It is disingenuous of Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss to seek legitimacy for his outrageous move to sack the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences director P Venugopal by describing an act . . .
- Floody Hell! It’S Just Rains, Not A National Crisis (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Jul 06, 2006)
Floody Hell! Mumbai has just drowned in the bathtub.
- Quota Protests: Sc Raps Centre For Holding Back Doctors’ Salary (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to withhold salaries of doctors who did not attend duty during the anti-quota agitation evoked strong criticism from the Supreme Court today.
- ‘By 2007, Increase In H1b Visa Quota Likely’ (Deccan Herald, Michael Patrao, Jul 06, 2006)
At present 65,000 people from across the world are allowed to enter the US under the H1B category of which almost 50 per cent are IT professionals from the southern states
- A Mirage Called Elections (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 06, 2006)
Hundreds of candidates are contesting for the Assembly, which, in practice, has very little powers.
- Threat Of Religious Fundamentalism (Deccan Herald, SURYAKANT WAGHMORE, Jul 06, 2006)
Caste like class, is a critical consideration in political mobilisation
- Return Of Mining Raises Hope In Congo (Hindu, Rory Carroll , Jul 06, 2006)
There is little to break the silence at Kolwezi, once the economic powerhouse of Congo, now a landscape of industrial desolation. Potholed roads lead to ruined, rusted factories.
- The Politician Wins, Aiims Loses Its Brand Venugopal (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Jul 06, 2006)
Crisis At AIIMS: Board, chaired by Health Minister Ramadoss, dismisses director and eminent cardio-surgeon P Venugopal; hospital shuts down, angry doctors say sack Minister; decision goes to Cabinet
- Aiims Chief Shown The Door; Docs Go On Stir (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The feud between Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss and AIIMS Director P Venugopal reached a flashpoint on Wednesday with the institute’s apex body recommending the sacking of the latter, sparking off a strike by resident doctors of the premier. . .
- Delhi Napping As Beijing Pushes Tibet Rail To Sikkim, Arunachal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 06, 2006)
The long-awaited re-opening of the Nathu La pass for border trade between Sikkim and Tibet tomorrow pales into insignificance as Beijing unveils plans for rail connectivity across the Sino-Indian border and all along it.
- Avoiding An Unequal Social Bargain (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Jul 06, 2006)
Grass-roots democratic institutions need to be revitalised and involved in managing food and water security systems.
- A Flawed Process (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 06, 2006)
The absence of a consensus-building process within the United Progressive Alliance is evident from the manner in which the decision to divest 10 per cent stake in the profit-making Neyveli . . .
- Multi-Ethnic Panel To Advise Rajapakse (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jul 06, 2006)
Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced a 12-member multi-ethnic committee to advise President, Mahinda Rajapakse on power sharing in the Tamil dominated north and east in its efforts to address the ethnic strife in the island nation.
- Powers Of New Council For Darjeeling Hills Finalised (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The powers and jurisdiction of the new council proposed for the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal in place of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC), set up in August 1988, have been finalised.
- Shahi Imam Launches Party In Uttar Pradesh, To Be Called Upudf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
It is the second Muslim party formed in State in two months
Assam experiment being replicated: C.M. Ibrahim
Front not in favour of or against any party
22 small parties join UPUDF
- Only A U.N.-Led Process Can Halt The Iraq Catastrophe (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 06, 2006)
The British Government cannot justify the continuing presence of its troops unless it shows it has learned from its failures.
- Food Security In Peril (Tribune, M.G. Devasahayam, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to import five lakh tonnes of wheat just ahead of the rabi season has rung alarm bells throughout the farm . . .
- Bbc Reporter To Add Gloss To Putin’S Reputation (Tribune, Andrew Osborn , Jul 06, 2006)
The Kremlin has hired one of Downing Street’s best-known spin doctors and one of the BBC’s most respected former Moscow correspondents to help it weather a storm of criticism over its human rights record as it prepares to host the G8 summit in two . . .
- "Centre Should Increase U.P. Haj Quota" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Mulayam addresses function to mark the draw of lottery of pilgrims from the State
The Chief Minister assured the gathering that he will ask the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to increase UP's share of pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage
- Jayalalithaa's Support To Striking Nlc Staff (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Wednesday accused Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi of vacillation on the issue of disinvestment of equity of Neyveli Lignite Corporation.
- Aiims Body For Sacking Venugopal (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Jul 06, 2006)
"He violated conduct rules"
- `Musharraf Moved Warheads During Kargil War' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Pakistani Army led by General Pervez Musharraf had moved nuclear warheads during the Kargil war so that they could be used against India, exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has claimed in his official biography.
- The Geopolitical Ripples (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 06, 2006)
The dramatic seven missile tests by North Korea doesn’t just test the patience of the international community, which has been warning Pyongyang against it, they could mark a decisive break in the geopolitics of East Asia.
- Nepal Maoists Change Un Tune (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
For nearly three years they strove relentlessly to overcome objections by King Gyanendra and India to the United Nations entering the peace negotiations in Nepal.
- War Long Forgotten, India And China Reopen Silk Road (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Jul 06, 2006)
Asian giants India and China resume border trade through a Himalayan pass on Thursday, hoping to build on warming relations and curb smuggling, 44 years after a brutal border war closed the ancient route.
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 06, 2006)
A 'drama' in name of elections in Azad Kashmir is in full swing. Hundreds of candidates are in the field contesting for the Azad Kashmir Assembly which in practice has very little powers.
- Nepal Rebels Unhappy Over U.N. Invitation On Arms (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Nepal's Maoists are unhappy with the government's invitation to the United Nations to monitor weapons held by the guerrillas and the army ahead of elections, a rebel leader said on Thursday.
- Nda Has Caused Price Rise! (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, Jul 06, 2006)
Cong says it all started in 2002, * BJP retorts, why not blame the British?
- 'Venugopal To Stay Till Govt Decision' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Following the virulent reaction against the dismissal of AIIMS director P Venugopal, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday evening said there was no personal clash and Venugopal would continue in the post till the Government takes a . . .
- Beijing Concerned Over Pyongyang Missile Tests (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
China issued a mild rebuke to North Korea on Wednesday over its missile tests, expressing concern, while urging all parties not to aggravate tensions in the region.
- Smooth Passage For Nuclear Deal Likely (Statesman, Devirupa Mitra, Jul 06, 2006)
The US-India nuclear deal should have a relatively smooth passage through the US House of Representatives and Senate, but the crucial stage will be the “reconciliation” of the two bills to make a final bill, which could lead some of the more . . .
- Missile Tests: China To Send Sr Leader To North Korea (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Amid a new crisis triggered by a series of missile tests by North Korea, China will send a senior leader to Pyongyang to impress upon the Stalinist regime there to return to the six-party negotiations.
- Bleak House~i (Statesman, Jagmohan , Jul 06, 2006)
The agonising picture of housing shortage and growth of slums in the developing countries that has emerged at the Vancouver World Urban Forum III (June 19-23) is, in essence, no different from the picture that was painted at the first Forum held at . . .
- Ira Front Man (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Mr Martin McGuinness, the chief negotiator of the IRA’s political wing, Sinn Fein, is on a new mission: to try to bring peace to the war-torn country of Sri Lanka as it teeters on the brink of civil war. Mr McGuinness, who this week flew by military . . .
- The Wisdom Of Mahabharata (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jul 06, 2006)
Most Indian intellectuals are familiar with Lord Acton's famous observation, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
- Aiims Erupts (Pioneer, Vijaita Singh, Jul 06, 2006)
Institute shuts down as Minister goes on rampage ---- The crisis at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences deepened further on Wednesday with Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss bulldozing a resolution to terminate the services of Director . . .
- Monsoon Blushes (Business Line, A. Ranganathan, Jul 06, 2006)
When the Kerala coast was battered by heavy rain in the last week of May, the Meteorological Department announced the early arrival of the monsoon. June proved that monsoon was nowhere in sight.
- World On Edge As N. Korea Test-Fires 7 Missiles (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
North Korea fired a flurry of missiles into the sea on Wednesday in what was widely seen as a bid to pressure Washington into addressing demands for economic aid and other concessions amid a long-running nuclear standoff.
- Men Of Steel (Business Standard, Arvind Singhal, Jul 06, 2006)
This last fortnight has brought the spotlight on four very different individuals from three different countries, whom I would unabashedly refer to as “men of steel”.
- Inflation Dilemmas (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 06, 2006)
When it comes to inflation, public perception is political reality. While the inflation rate as measured by the wholesale price index (WPI) has been steadily rising over the past few . . .
- A Political Devdas (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 06, 2006)
Mr Ashok Malik's article, "Weepy sings a new tune" (30 June) was a well-researched analysis and made for a good read.
- Breaking The Diamond Cartel (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 06, 2006)
A tough proposition, but worth a try
- Enron Founder Ken Lay Dies Of Heart Disease (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Enron Corp.'s founder Ken Lay died of heart disease on Wednesday while vacationing near Aspen, Colo., six weeks after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy in the financial scandal that brought down the once-mighty energy conglomerate.
- Empower Mumbai (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jul 06, 2006)
Almost exactly a year after the last one, a deluge has brought Mumbai to a standstill again, raising the question whether an entire year has been wasted.
- How About Focussing On Deliverables? (The Financial Express, S NARAYAN, Jul 06, 2006)
A push for what is doable within three years would make the current fiscal strain worthwhile
- The Trouble With Pakistan (Economist, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Terrorism has many sources and claimed justifications, but if it can be said to have a centre, it lies in the training camps, madrassas and battlefields of northern Pakistan and south-eastern Afghanistan. There the Taliban and their ally, al-Qaeda, . . .
- Ariel Route In Israel (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Ehud Olmert's determination to prove himself a worthy successor to Sharon explains the extreme military measures he has initiated in Gaza.
- Ritual Sulking (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 05, 2006)
Wto is about negotiations, not tantrums ---- The walkout by Commerce Minister Kamal Nath was not merely the straw that broke the camel's back at the WTO mini-ministerial at Geneva; it was something substantially more damaging.
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- Pak Defence Strategy Earns Recognition Earns Recognition (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
In a letter emailed to Pakistan Observer’s internet edition being carried on the Opinion Page today, Mr Moubayed Allawi has lauded Pakistan’s defence strategy to restrain its many size bigger neighbour India from embarking on any adventure against . . .
- Sust To Bolster Pak-China Trade (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf Tuesday inaugurated the Sust dry port, saying the high-altitude facility near Pakistan-China border would bolster bilateral commerce to new levels and also facilitate in realizing Pakistan’s potential as hub of . . .
- Upa's Style Of Functioning 'Polluted': Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The BJP on Tuesday accused the Congress of adopting a "polluted style" by doing away with the "all-party meeting" culture in tackling issues of national concern.
- Iraqis Demand Own Inquiry In Us Soldier Rape Case (Reuters, Alastair Macdonald, Jul 05, 2006)
Iraqis demanded on Tuesday their new government launch its own inquiry into the suspected rape and murder of a teenager and the killing of her family by U.S. soldiers after one American was charged in a U.S. court.
- Bjp Must Strategise For The Future (Pioneer, Asheesh Shah, Jul 05, 2006)
Both Congress and BJP must invest in developing intellectual capital with people who think and plan for their parties, says Asheesh Shah.
- Puppets On A String (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jul 05, 2006)
Army and the intelligence agencies have always shaped the political process in Pakistan and things won't be any different after the 2007 general election ---- President Pervez Musharraf is all set for his re-election in 2007.
- Dalai Nephew Likens Tibet Railway To Invasion (Reuters, Benjamin Kang Lim, Jul 05, 2006)
A nephew of the Dalai Lama on Wednesday likened a railway linking China and Tibet to a second invasion of his homeland, saying Chinese settlers will dilute Tibetan culture and identity and harm the fragile eco-system.
- The True King (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jul 05, 2006)
When the Emperor Jehangir summoned 5th Nanak, Guru Arjun Dev Ji, to meet him in Lahore, mainly at the instigation of Chandu.
- Left Protests Price Rises, Stake Sales (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
India's communist parties, which provide the ruling coalition with vital support in parliament, on Tuesday urged the government to take steps to curb inflation and reconsider planned stake sales in state-run firms.
- Sonia Calls Meeting Of Congress Cms On Price Escalation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
They will explain problems to Central leadership
Action plan will be formulated
Sonia meets general secretaries
Charge against NDA Government comes home to roost
- Israel Ignores Deadline, No News About Soldier (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Palestinian militants holding an Israeli soldier angrily said on Tuesday that they would not release any information about the serviceman’s condition after Israel ignored a deadline to begin releasing Palestinian prisoners.
- Doctors Ready To Thwart Minister's Invasive Surgery (Pioneer, Praveen Kumar, Jul 05, 2006)
While a belligerent Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has decided to go ahead with the extraordinary meeting of the institute body on Wednesday, the AIIMS community has rallied behind Director P Venugopal.
- Revive Talks, India Tells Sri Lanka (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jul 05, 2006)
Special efforts needed: Saran
- Parties Demand Hygiene, Development In City (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Speed up effort for amenities in unapproved layouts: councillors
- Validity Of The Two-Tier Arbitration Clause (Business Standard, M J Antony, Jul 05, 2006)
Once again, judges of the Supreme Court fail to agree on interpreting provisions of the new Act.
- The President's Re-Election (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 05, 2006)
Of late various senior functionaries have publicly spoken on the president's uniform issue. Both the law and the parliamentary affairs ministers have said recently that there was no constitutional bar on the president also retaining his post of army . .
- Chinese Communism Celebrated (Tribune, Clifford Coonan, Jul 05, 2006)
China’s Communist Party is 85 years old and the cadres are having a party. The Mao jackets have given way to sharp blue business suits and the red star may be digitally generated these days, but the message is still couched in doctrinaire . . .
- Pm Seeks Un Fund For Relief In Natural Calam (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The UN Secretary-General’s High Level Panel (HLP) on UN System-wide Coherence on Tuesday discussed draft recommendations to improve efficiency of the world body as Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz called for giving “prime priority” to the needs . . .
- No Deviation From Cmp: Ambika Soni (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The Government was not deviating from the Common Minimum Programme by disinvestment in National Aluminium Company and Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Union Minister for Tourism Ambika Soni said on Tuesday.
- Irresponsible Talk (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
WHEN will ruling party bigwigs stop talking about delaying the election by another year? While President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat
- India’S Red Corridor (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 05, 2006)
In 1947 India was partitioned on religious basis. The situation in Central India indicates that this time India will be partitioned due to the huge gap between the rich and the poor. India’s red corridor that runs from Nepal to Andhra Pradesh is . . .
- Kumaraswamy's Remark On Splitting Belgaum Irks Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Chief Minister urged to refrain from such a move
Chief Minister asked to be cautious while making such statements
`Any move to split the district would give scope for the revival of the 1997 agitation'
- Siddaramaiah, Ibrahim To Finalise Understanding With Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
AIPJD National Council authorises the two leaders to formalise pact
Party yet to state whether it is going to be an alliance or merger
Leaders and workers to abide by Siddaramaiah's decision
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