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Articles 11221 through 11320 of 43820:
- Bial Approves Two Catering Service Bids (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Companies will now be asked to match turnover fee proposal
Firms to provide flight-catering services at Bangalore International Airport
Bids submitted by LSG Sky Chefs and Taj SATS Catering approved
- M.P. Prakash Gets Home, Public Works For Revanna (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has given up the Home portfolio in favour of M.P. Prakash, who was Deputy Chief Minister in the Dharam Singh Government.
- Kashmiri Dervish Escapes Bid On Life (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jun 23, 2006)
Two killed, 14 injured in militant attack
First such attack on a dervish in the State
"Against our tradition:" Mufti
No outfit claims responsibility
- Peru: Garcia's Return (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jun 23, 2006)
Alan Garcia wins the presidential election on a nationalistic platform, with right-wing support. By John Cherian
- Saddam On Fast Over His Lawyer’S Killing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has gone on hunger strike to protest the killing of his lawyer, his lead lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi said on Thursday.
- A Nice Dinner For Bjp (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
The row over the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project seems to have triggered off differences within the ruling ally, BJP.
- Ec Writes To Bengal On Offices Of Profit (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
The offices of profit issue is refusing to die down, even after the political class has come together ignoring their political and ideological divisions in order to protect their interests.
- What News Is Moving The Markets? (The Financial Express, ROBERT J SHILLER, Jun 23, 2006)
The mid-May drops in stock prices globally seem related to tension on non-monetary issues
- Bangaladesh In Crisis (Frontline, HAROON HABIB, Jun 23, 2006)
General elections in Bangladesh are just round the corner, but how fair and free they will be remains to be seen.
- Centre Likely To Free 5 Ulfa Leaders (Asian Age, Manoj Anand, Jun 23, 2006)
The Centre is understood to have said that it would "favourably consider" the release of five top leaders of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom if Ulfa in turned "proved its sincerity" by giving up the path of violence.
- East Asia: Divide And Rule (Frontline, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Jun 23, 2006)
At the annual Asia Security Summit, the U.S. outlines a "security architecture" for the continent, as seen and shaped by it.
- Iran: U.S. Steps Back (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jun 23, 2006)
A negotiated solution to the impasse over Iran's nuclear programme seems likely with the United States sounding less belligerent.
- End Of Al Zarqawi (Frontline, Atul Aneja , Jun 23, 2006)
The killing of Al Zarqawi might affect Al Qaeda operations in Iraq for some time, but it is unlikely to dent the war against occupation.
- Palestine: Threat Of Civil War (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jun 23, 2006)
The referendum called by President Mahmoud Abbas is a recipe for civil war given that Hamas and the Fatah are on either side of the debate.
- Sri Lanka: Truce In Danger (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, Jun 23, 2006)
With a communiqué on June 9, the LTTE puts an end to the latest phase of negotiations with the Sri Lankan government.
- A Flawed Flight Plan (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 23, 2006)
Does growth by acquisitions make sense in an industry where intangible resources command a premium due to temporary shortages?
- Cec For Barring Candidates Facing Trial From Polls (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon today suggested that candidates facing trial in criminal cases should be barred from contesting polls to prevent the criminalisation of politics.
- Poonch Peace Bus (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 23, 2006)
Emotion is so characteristic of Kashmir that it is not surprising that hyperbole and superlative ran strong at the launch of the Poonch-Rawalkot bus service, the second across the LoC.
- Walk To Freedom (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 23, 2006)
June 23, 2006, will be a red-letter day for many undertrials as they are expected to walk to freedom following the enforcement of the much-awaited Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Act 2005 from that day.
- N-Deal Bill Writer Asks India To Keep Iran Views To Itself (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Democrat lawmaker Mr Tom Lantos, co-author of a Bill aimed at implementing Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, has cautioned India against associating itself with statements against US policies on Iran in fora like Nam if it wanted Congress to approve . . .
- Nalco, Neyveli Selloff: Left Cries Foul (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
After months of dithering, the Government on Friday approved the sale of 10 per cent equity in aluminum major Nalco and Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) in a bid to raise an estimated Rs 2,500 crore.
- Funds Quota For Minorities (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Fifteen per cent of funds allotted for development and welfare schemes will now be set aside for the minorities.
- Of Misquoted Politicians (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 23, 2006)
A Week is indeed a long time in politics. On June 13, the Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy was quoted as saying by all sections of the . . .
- Business As Usual (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Jun 23, 2006)
The Union government has once again indicated that it intends to bring the disinvestment process back on track after a lull of nearly 20 months with the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs’ clearing a proposal to divest 10 per cent stake in . . .
- Out Of Control (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 23, 2006)
The government faces a huge problem: Double-digit inflation in foodgrains and pulses. This is the highest increase in recent memory; food prices firmed up by just 3.5 per cent last year.
- Saddam On Fast To Protest Lawyer’S Murder (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has gone on fast to protest the killing of his lawyer, his lead lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi said today.
- The Venal Layer (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
cutting corners ashok mitra
- Politics Of Prices (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Jun 23, 2006)
The retail price of food. Let’s start with the prices of vegetables.
- A Referendum In Palestine (Statesman, Marianna Belenkaya, Jun 23, 2006)
Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestinian National Authority, has announced a referendum on the National Accord Document, which envisages the creation of an independent Palestinian state with the capital in East Jerusalem and within the borders that . . .
- The Other Gods Of The South (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
Power has alternated in Tamil Nadu for almost forty years between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, two parties that share the same ideological roots.
- Catch The Real Thieves (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jun 23, 2006)
While this government, despite having the great reformer of the Indian economy at its helm, continues to make life more difficult by making saral income tax forms kathin, and discouraging people from using their . . .
- More Than Local (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
All politics may be local, but not all issues are the stuff of petty, local-level politics.
- New Route (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
Each time the barrier lifts, next door seems to move even closer. This sense of nearness surged up afresh when the Poonch-Rawalkot bus rolled across the line of control to carry people over the border, bringing Kashmiris in Pakistan and India one . . .
- Lanka Foreign Minister Briefs Pm (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Jun 23, 2006)
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera today briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about the situation in the island nation where the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are virtually on the verge of . . .
- Sc Dismisses Pil By Vip Sex Racket Victim (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
A public interest petition highlighting an alleged sex racket in the Capital involving a member of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and some top politicians belonging to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), was today rejected by the Supreme . . .
- Import Of Sugar, Wheat Allowed (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
The UPA government today announced a slew of measures like ban on export of pulses, allowing private players to import wheat and limited import of sugar to arrest spiralling prices.
- Into The Heart Of Terror (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
In this book, Edna Fernandes argues that development is impossible without education and opportunities for employment in a pluralistic state like India.
- The Indian Decade (Tribune, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jun 23, 2006)
Last year had been one of ferment on the understanding of Indian growth. That India has been growing from the eighties is now accepted.
- Israeli Pm Regrets Gaza Deaths (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert told Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday that he felt "regret" over 14 bystanders killed in recent Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli political source said.
- 'Govt Pursuing Divisive Policies For Political Gain' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Terming the Centre's 15-point programme for welfare of minorities as a "gimmick", BJP on Thursday accused government of pursuing "divisive policies" to divert public attention from its failures.
- Bar Tells Lawyers Not To Defend Accused (Times of India, M Saleem Pandit, Jun 23, 2006)
The Kashmir Bar Association has asked its members not to defend the people accused in the high-profile sex scandal in Jammu and Kashmir. However, Jammu-based lawyers have decided to defend the accused, especially their colleague Anil Sethi, who . . .
- Govt Opens Import Door To Cut Prices (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Wary of the political fallout of rising prices of key food items, government on Thursday scrambled to control damage.
- Sell By Date (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 23, 2006)
With the UPA cabinet clearing small equity sales in two non-navaratna PSUs (NALCO and Neyveli Lignite) after a long time, that familiar dilemma confronts us again.
- Yeh Hai Mumbai, Dr Singh (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Jun 23, 2006)
Bas! Ab aur nahin saha jaata. Enough! We cannot tolerate this any more.
- For India, Wrong Move, Wrong Time, Wrong Man (Indian Express, Ranjan Gupta, Jun 23, 2006)
The worst thing India could have done was propose a light weight for the job of Secretary General at a time when the United Nations is facing its most serious crisis.
- ‘8% Growth At Some People’S Cost’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 23, 2006)
I joined the NAC two years ago, encouraged by many of the assurances contained in the National Common Minimum Programme (NCMP) of the UPA government.
- Pursuing The ‘Most Impossible Job’ (Indian Express, SHASHI THAROOR, Jun 23, 2006)
“The most impossible job on earth” was how the first United Nations secretary general, Trygve Lie, described the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations to his . . .
- Upa Govt Deviating From Pro-People Path: Bjp (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Jun 23, 2006)
Turning the "table of inflation" on the Centre, the BJP on Thursday said the Congress-led UPA government has deviated from the pro-people path and is indulging in orchestrating "pseudo demonstrations and crocodiles' tears" in connivance with the . . .
- Nepal’S Maoists Refuse To Disarm (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Nepal’s Maoist rebels said on Thursday they are not prepared to disarm but are willing to put their army and their weapons under the supervision of the United Nations.
- New Man: New World (Deccan Herald, Acharya Mahaprajna, Jun 23, 2006)
The body and the universe have been deemed to be related in philosophy. In simple language, we can use the terms ‘man’ and the ‘world’.
- Are India’S Rich Getting Richer? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Jun 23, 2006)
India now produces more millionaires per annum than every country except South Korea and that Mumbai is the rudest city in the world...
- Third Front Definitely Possible: Jayalalithaa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Says it is essential "for future good and welfare of the nation"
- Unhealthy Trend (Deccan Herald, N Haridas, Jun 23, 2006)
The power to purchase seats is a new threat to democracy for which the political leadership is also guilty
- Dashed Hopes (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 23, 2006)
Suu Kyi has been imprisoned for 16 years now
- France And L'affaire Dreyfus Revisited (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jun 23, 2006)
The 100th anniversary of the rehabilitation of Captain Alfred Dreyfus is an occasion for an analysis of past wrongs. This can be salutary at a time when France is in the process of re-examining its criminal justice system.
- "Violence Is Not The Way To Achieve Political Goals" (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jun 23, 2006)
With the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam slamming the door on ceasefire monitors from European Union countries, Sri Lanka is headed for another phase of violent uncertainty. In an interview in Colombo,Palitha T.B. Kohona, Secretary-General of the . . .
- Sez Status To Entire N-E Soon: Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has assured the apex students’ body of the North-East that the entire region would be declared as a special economic zone (SEZ) in the near future
- Us Has ‘Greatest Regard’ For Shashi Tharoor (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
The United States holds India’s nominee for the UN Secretary General’s post, Shashi Tharoor, in the “greatest regard”, but has not made any decision on whom it would support to succeed Kofi Annan.
- U.S. Pledges Support To Nuclear Deal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Against deal-breakers by Congress: Burns
Administration is not taking anything for granted
Lawmakers have right to see India-IAEA agreement
India did the right thing on Iran
- Hamas U-Turn On Recognising Israel (Hindu, Chris McGreal, Jun 23, 2006)
Hamas has made a major political climb down by agreeing to sections of a document that recognise Israel's right to exist and a negotiated two-state solution, according to Palestinian leaders.
- U.S. Lags In Role Of Women In Politics (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
For all the talk about Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleezza Rice battling for the presidency in 2008, the closest a woman has come to the Oval Office is actress Geena Davis, star of the recently canceled TV series ``Commander in Chief.''
- "Orange Revolution" Allies Form Ukraine Coalition (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Jun 23, 2006)
After months of bitter haggling over government posts, Ukraine's pro-Western parties have formed a ruling coalition sidelining the main pro-Russian party, which came in first in the March parliamentary election.
- 2007 Assembly Polls: ‘Power Axis’ Of Up Polity (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Power has become a major poll issue in the run up to the 2007 Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, even as the severe electricity crisis refuses to subside any time soon.
- Nuturing Economy With Caution (Daily Excelsior, S. V. Vaidynathan, Jun 23, 2006)
Notwithstanding a brave face put up by finance minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, in the budget session of parliament, India's external debt in 2005-06 stood at $128.78 billion.
- Pangs Of Rebirth (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jun 23, 2006)
It is easier said than to rebuild a region ravaged by a natural calamity. This is evident from the example of "Azad" Kashmir as the occupied territory across the Line of Control is locally known.
- Peace Push To Colombo (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Delhi today asked Colombo to speed up the process of resolving its ethnic problem by addressing legitimate expectations of all sections of Sri Lankan society while maintaining its territorial integrity.
- 80 Workers Kidnapped In Iraq (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Eighty Iraqi workers were abducted by gunmen in a city north of Baghdad, officials said.
- Bjp, Rss Think-Tank Discuss Party's Future Course Of Action (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Led by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the senior BJP leaders and top RSS functionaries on Thursday sat across the table to chalk out the future course of political action marked by 'mutual understanding and cohesion' between them.
- Talk Boldly With Iran (Washington Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Sometime in the next several months, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice or a senior colleague is likely to sit down at a negotiating table with representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran. As she prepares for these meetings, I suspect Rice . . .
- Damaging Drip (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jun 22, 2006)
The FinMin should be working through Sebi
- Jet-Air Sahara Deal In Turbulence (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
Both go to court; Jet restrained from withdrawing monies from escrow account
- Has Europe Lost Its Way? (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Jun 22, 2006)
Suddenly, it all seems to be going wrong. Just a few years ago, the European Union was aspiring to bigger and better things: a new constitution, more member states, a revamped economy and global power status to rival the United States.
- Citizens Versus Extreme Poverty (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 22, 2006)
If voluntary organisations were to make a massive effort to take up the millennium development goals, the world’s citizens can make deep inroads in the fight against disease, hunger and poverty.
- A Bill Returned (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam becomes the first President to return a Bill to Parliament for reconsideration, bringing to the fore a host of issues.
- 'N-Deal May Not Materialise This Year' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
United States leading Republican Senator John McCain has expressed doubts about the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal being endorsed by the US Congress before the end of this year.
- Road To Nowhere (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , Jun 22, 2006)
Land acquisition controversies stall the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project.
- Bullish On Bangladesh (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 22, 2006)
In spite of sporadic unrest, rampant corruption and a polarized political system that’s all but dysfunctional, Bangladesh finds itself in the midst of a sustained boom. The main drivers: surging export growth and a robust service sector
- Triggering The Right Growth Impulses (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Jun 22, 2006)
Estimating potential output is helpful for both policymakers and the markets. Though difficult to arrive at, especially in an interdependent world where uncertainties are far too many, it should be pursued, says A. VASUDEVAN.
- Bumpy Cab Ride (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 22, 2006)
he man who heads the Cricket Association of Bengal must possess the time, dedication and energy to represent the cricketing interests of the entire state ~ not just Kolkata, or a southern suburb called Behala.
- In The Line Of Hire (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 22, 2006)
Of late, a series of incidents have taken place involving senior officers of the Armed Forces in acts of gross misdemeanour and worse.
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