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Articles 13921 through 14020 of 43820:
- Unshackle, Step Away! (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 18, 2006)
Government’s decision to step in for pre-negotiating natural gas prices for the fertiliser industry makes no sense.
- State Assault On Microfinance (The Economic Times, Prabhu Ghate, May 18, 2006)
At the same time Hyderabad-based Vikram Akula of SKS Microfinance was being recognised by Time as one of two Indians in its annual list of 100 top achievers of the year, and social . . .
- No Indian Troop Pullout From Kashmir Or Siachen (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, May 18, 2006)
Mukherjee says 59 training camps operational in Pakistan
* ‘Certain indications’ of ISI involvement in murder of Indian engineer
* Security adviser says militancy spreading
- These Assemblies Will Elect Me: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday said the existing parliament was constitutionally privileged to re-elect him for a second term.
- Pakistan Important For South Asian Stability: Burns (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, May 18, 2006)
Denies Indo-US nuclear deal was designed to counter China
* Says deal with India ‘unique, not generic’ and cannot be extended to Pakistan
* Burns to meet Saran in London soon
- Reservations: Let Down By Weak Data (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, May 18, 2006)
The Government's move to introduce reservation in the private sector may have the lofty aim of enhancing social justice. But it is unfortunate that policy formulations with such far-reaching implications are to be based on such a meagre and suspect . . .
- Kerala Formula (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 18, 2006)
The Politburo’s puppet chief minister
Two CPI-M chief ministers are scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday, but the circumstantial contrast is much too stark for a party in its hour of victory.
- Pakistan’S Mfn Fears (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 18, 2006)
At a time when there is a global trend not to allow political differences to come in the way of developing economic relations between two countries, Pakistan continues to stick to its negative policy of obstructing the benefits that would flow from . . .
- Marandi Quits Bjp, Resigns Lok Sabha Seat (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
In a major setback to the BJP, its national vice-president and lone Lok Sabha member from Jharkhand, Mr Babulal Marandi resigned today both from the primary membership of the party and Parliament.
- Post-Poll Possibilities (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, May 18, 2006)
A Two-Party System Is Achievable
Elections to five states are over. What do they tell?
- Mark The Details (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, May 18, 2006)
The author is an independent researcher. He has recently co-edited the book, Battles over Nature.
- Nepal Parliament Set To Curtail King's Powers (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Nepal's parliament was set to pass a special resolution on Thursday that would curtail the king's powers and wrest control of the army from the monarch.
- Scramble To Salvage Nuclear Deal With Us (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , May 18, 2006)
Indian and American officials are engaged in a hectic effort to breathe new life into the Indo-US nuclear deal, which faces extinction on account of political exigencies on both sides.
- Blackboard Bungle (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 18, 2006)
Sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease.
- The Doctor Needs A Shot In The Arm (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, May 18, 2006)
With the Government about to complete two years in office, the jubilation is missing.
- Blocked View (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 18, 2006)
Can fiction undermine the omnipotent? The Indian government and a number of religious organizations in the country seem to think that it does.
- Parliament Approves Bill On Office Of Profit (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Parliament has approved a bill that provides for exempting 56 posts, including the Chairperson of National Advisory Council, from being considered office of profit with the Rajya Sabha today passing the Bill amid a walkout by the BJP.
- Vanishing Tigers (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 18, 2006)
The government’s terse announcement that it would need one more year to complete a census of the tiger population in India only confirms our worst fears – that the tiger is in serious trouble, and its population . . .
- Benazir, Nawaz Still Far From Being Friends (Tribune, Shafqat Ali, May 18, 2006)
Differences between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continue to exist despite the signing of the ‘‘Charter of Democracy’’ by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif in London, according to knowledgeable sources.
- Pm Takes Shelter Behind Quota Panel (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
When in trouble, form a committee. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has bought time on the reservation row through this time-tested method by constituting what is known as a GoM, group of ministers.
- Sonia Likes It, Priya Has A Problem (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi has read The Da Vinci Code and enjoyed it too, but her party has no answer why Priya Ranjan Das Munshi chose to play high priest-cum-moral cop by deciding to arbitrate on whether the film was fit for screening.
- New Prayer (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 18, 2006)
Praying could have been a simple matter, if organized religion would allow it. The decision of the new Tamil Nadu government, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief, Mr M. Karunanidhi, to allow people of all castes to become temple priests if . . .
- Govt’S Quota Package To Unfold Over Three Years (Hindustan Times, Vinod Sharma, May 18, 2006)
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday amid indications that the government was contemplating a three-year time frame for graduated implementation of the proposed quota system in central institutes and private . . .
- Ministers Panel To Study Quota Issue (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
It will take into account the interests of all sections
Arjun Singh reiterates Government's commitment to reservation
Says there is no difference of opinion on the issue
- Bjp Stalls Proceedings In Rajya Sabha (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The Opposition BJP today stalled proceedings in the Rajya Sabha when its senior member Yaswant Sinha was disallowed to raise a privilege notice against the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, forcing a brief adjournment of the House.
- Us Says Lanka Perilously Close To Civil War (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Warning that Sri Lanka was "perilously" close to a civil war, the United States has said the Government and the people of the island nations must get rid of the "pernicious" influence of the LTTE.
- Capital Mess (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 18, 2006)
If the term wasn’t so ironic when applied to a city like Delhi, the governmental authorities seem to be leading its citizens up the garden path.
- "Office Of Profit" Bill Passed By Parliament, Seeks To Exempt 56 Posts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
109 members, including Manmohan Singh, vote in favour of the Bill in the Rajya Sabha
- Towards A Dialogue Of Religions (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 18, 2006)
Samuel Huntington in his classic "The Clash of Civilisations and the remarking of The World Order" relates with great clarity that . . .
- Friends With The Dragon (Daily Excelsior, N.B. Menon , May 18, 2006)
Indian Defence minister Pranab Mukherjee is slated to visit China later this month in order to promote bilateral relations between the two countries; and explain to the Chinese leadership that India does not have any intention to promote any hostile . . .
- Anybody Listening In Pakistan? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 18, 2006)
On the face of it the "Charter of Democracy" signed by Ms Benazir Bhutto and Mr Nawaz Sharif in London seems to be a hopeful sign for the neighbouring country.
- A Story Of Political And Ethnic Fragmentation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
The formation of a coalition government is the logical culmination of a process that followed the Assam movement, says Yogendra Yadav
- Patil Assures Safer Transportation Of Villagers From Doda (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Describing today’s grenade attack by terrorists on a group of protestors at Doda as "serious", Home Minister Shivraj Patil said the Government would "qualitatively upgrade" security apparatus in the area, including beefing Village Defence Committees . . .
- Kumaraswamy Rules Out Opening More Varsities (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 18, 2006)
Says the quality of education will be adversely affected
- Office Of Profit: The Wages Of Neglect (Hindu, N. Ravi Kumar, May 17, 2006)
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, as countless petty litigants are reminded every day in courts across the country, and it is inexplicable that so many members of Parliament should have allowed themselves to be ambushed by a fundamental provision . . .
- Iron Man At The Helm (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 17, 2006)
From leader of innumerable agitations to head of government. With the Polit Bureau, the State Secretariat, and the State Committee of the Communist Party of India(Marxist) endorsing him as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, V.S. Achuthanandan needs . . .
- Musharraf Talks Tough On "Charter Of Democracy" (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, May 17, 2006)
In his first reaction to the "charter of democracy" pact between Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has asserted that "those involved in corruption in the past" would not be allowed to return to power.
- An Awkward Time In Nepal (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, May 17, 2006)
Nepal’s King Gyanendra proved blood was thicker than government insults, making the wedding of the Gaekwads of Vaodara his first social engagement since losing his iron grip on the country in April.
- Beyond The Dismal Science (Deccan Herald, HAZEL HENDERSON, May 17, 2006)
There is the need to deconstruct money systems and encourage local real world alternatives
- Dodging Judgements (Business Standard, M J Antony, May 17, 2006)
The executive and legislature cannot pass laws to overcome inconvenient orders.
- The Last Chance In Darfur (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, May 17, 2006)
Major donor countries should help UN forces to ensure peace in Sudan
- Education Reform, A Better Bet Than Quotas (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, May 17, 2006)
It easier to simply mandate a quota and get populist approval than implementing root and branch education reforms in a country the size of India with its complexities.
- No To Quota (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 17, 2006)
The idea of reservations in educational institutions needs to be contested and rejected on principle.
- Bad Omens For The Economy (Business Standard, Subir Roy, May 17, 2006)
The economic outlook for India has just turned a little negative.
- A Dam In Dandeli (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , May 17, 2006)
A private company makes a third bid for a mini-hydel project in an ecologically sensitive area on the Kali river.
- Amend The Post Office Amendment Bill (The Financial Express, PRADEEP S MEHTA, May 17, 2006)
Giving the postal department the monopoly to carry all letters weighing less than 300 g won’t help
- More On Mode 4 (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 17, 2006)
India’s proposal to the WTO for disciplining qualification norms for service providers is a positive step, as movement of natural persons (Mode 4) is a crucial concern for developing countries and failure to take an offensive position on this could . . .
- Reservation Conflagration (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , May 17, 2006)
The reservations issue is a genie: When it is in the bottle it does not stir and can, in fact spawn a complacency which is totally misleading. People tend to forget that it is an issue at all.
- Where Is The Outcry At The Palestinians' Treatment? (Hindu, Ghada Karmi, May 17, 2006)
Nearly 60 years after most Palestinians were first forced from their homes, the killings and blockades carry on with impunity.
- 'It's A Lie That Cpi-M Is Anti-Reform' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
On Sunday, the Communist Party of India-Marxist leader V S Achuthanandan, who is the new chief minister of Kerala, landed at Thiruvananthapuram airport to a rousing welcome.
- Pak Rules Out Mfn Status To India (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Maintaining that the SAFTA agreement could not bind it to grant the most favoured nation (MFN) status to India, Pakistan has said it would continue to trade with the neighbour with a positive list until there was progress on Kashmir and other issues.
- Peace Mission (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 17, 2006)
The portrait of a writer as a peacemaker is not very common in modern-day politics.
- Maharashtra Politicians Join Quota Issue (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
While politicians opposed to increasing quotas for Other Backward Castes in educational institutions have been careful about avoiding the spotlight, those on the other side of the divide are now out on the streets in the support of quota.
- No Future For Rejected Politicians, Says Musharraf (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
As exiled former premiers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif stepped up efforts to oust him, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has accused them of being “corrupt” and said they would not come to power again as there was no future for the “rejected” . . .
- 'What More Do The Upper Castes Want?' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Dr Udit Raj (formerly Ram Raj) is the chairman of the All-India Confederation of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Federations.
- Beyond Handshake (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 17, 2006)
Former Pakistani Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif have decided to bury the hatchet and fight for democracy in Pakistan.
- U.S.-Japan Security Overhaul Gives Tokyo Bigger Role (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
A plan to tighten U.S.-Japan military ties while streamlining American forces in Japan will embed Tokyo more firmly in Washington's global strategy and set the stage for Japan to play a bigger role in the alliance.
- Pope Priya To Judge The Code (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Pope hasn’t called for a ban. Catholic Philippines has simply issued an ‘A’ certificate.
- Rite Of Passage (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 17, 2006)
Bill clears MPs for offices of profit
- Do Not Clear `The Da Vinci Code': Dasmunsi (Hindu, Anita Joshua, May 17, 2006)
Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi has directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) not to clear `The Da Vinci Code' — based on Dan Brown's bestseller by the same name — for screening until the Government takes . . .
- Nepal Set To Issue Proclamation Curtailing The King's Powers (Hindu, Ameet Dhakal, May 17, 2006)
Government move follows violent protests in various parts of Kathmandu
- Congress To Form Its First Minority Government (Hindu, S. Nadarajan, May 17, 2006)
PCC in consultation with AICC to finalise list of Ministers
Rangasamy to be sworn in Chief Minister on Thursday
He may have to go it alone for a few days
Pondicherry has had coalition ministries most of the time
- Morales, The Poor, And Oil Firms (Hindu, George Monbiot, May 17, 2006)
The outery over Bolivia's renationalisation and the slience over Chad's betrays hypocrisy.
- Singh To Sing A Song On Achievements (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, May 17, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will present a second report card to mark the completion of his United Progressive Alliance Government’s two years in office on May 22.
- Chhatisgarh Under The Tusker's Feet (Deccan Herald, G Manjusainath, May 17, 2006)
For 15-year-old Ramsingh Pando of Sanna block in Jashpur district it was like the final summon when he had an encounter with the wild tuskers around six months ago.
- Whither Lanka Peace Talks (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, May 17, 2006)
Even before the northern neighbour, Nepal, settles down on the path of peace and democracy, India's southern neighbour, Sri Lanka, seems to be boiling all over again.
- Dial Drdo For Delay (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, May 17, 2006)
While the postponement of Agni-III missile’s test-firing may have to do with political expediency, it doesn’t justify the claims of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) that it had the missile ready for launch ‘since January’.
- The Imf’S America Problem (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 17, 2006)
The IMF’s meeting this spring was lauded as a breakthrough, with officials given a new mandate for “surveillance” of the trade imbalances that contribute significantly to global instability.
- Refine And Reserve (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 17, 2006)
In arguing that the time may have come to do away with caste-based quotas and instead deploy an economic criterion for reservations in education and in Government jobs, Union Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan obviously had his political constituency . . .
- Govt Denies Influx Of People From Nepal To India (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The Government today denied that there was heavy influx of people from Nepal to India due to political turmoil in the Himalayan country.
- No Hope Of Third Front (Daily Excelsior, Atul, May 17, 2006)
When in the late 1980s the then Defence Minister V. P. Singh launched his Jan Morcha after falling out with his prime minister,
- Pak Leader Praises Taliban (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
The visiting leader of the Pakistani political party, Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, said the Taliban had introduced good governance in Afghanistan, but did disapprove of attacks on persons working on reconstruction and . . .
- Attacks And Counter-Attacks (Pioneer, Amantha Perera, May 17, 2006)
The military stalemate between the Sri Lankan forces and the Tigers ensures only one thing: Continued violence, says Amantha Perera
- Kerala Formula (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 17, 2006)
Two CPI-M chief ministers are scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday, but the circumstantial contrast is much too stark for a party in its hour of victory.
- Post-Poll Possibilities (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, May 17, 2006)
A Two-Party System Is Achievable
Elections to five states are over. What do they tell?
- Centre Keeps Options Open (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Amidst spiralling anti-reservation protests across the country, the Union HRD minister, Mr Arjun Singh, today echoed the Centre’s “middle-path line” ~ formulated during last night’s Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) meeting ~ holding . . .
- No Reason To Leave Siachen (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, May 17, 2006)
In 1996, a group of retired Indian Generals was invited on the fading RIMC Dehradun net to Pakistan.
- Aggressive Arjun Comes In Way Of Pm's Middle Path (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Even as a deeply worried Prime Minister plans to initiate a dialogue with different political parties to find a way out of the quota vortex, the aggressive posturing by HRD Minister Arjun Singh almost defeated the purpose of a middle-path message . . .
- Da Vinci Double Code (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 17, 2006)
The clergy may condemn the book and proscribe the film, but their churches are raking it in
- Hundreds Demonstrate In Nepal (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 17, 2006)
Hundreds of people demonstrated in the centre of the Nepalese capital today protesting the delay in a Parliament vote on a proclamation that would curtail the King’s powers.
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