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Articles 16321 through 16420 of 43820:
- France: Fear And Fury (Frontline, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 15, 2006)
The streets of France are reverberating with protests against a new law that, it is feared, will heighten job insecurity.
- Take A Hint (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 15, 2006)
It is never too late to accept a positive suggestion. Now that the State is in the grip of four Assembly by-elections it may well be inspired by developments in far-off Assam which has already gone to the polls.
- Rival Armed Factions Seizing Pieces Of Gaza (Christian Science Monitor, Joshua Mitnick, Apr 15, 2006)
Fatah and Hamas militias train in old Israeli settlements as anxiety grows over instability.
- Tackling Naxalism (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 15, 2006)
In his day-long meeting with six Chief Ministers of states plagued by Naxalism, Mr Manmohan Singh spoke with candour and clarity.
- Some Lives Count More Than Others In China (International Herald Tribune, JIM YARDLEY, Apr 15, 2006)
He Qingzhi's teenage daughter, Yuan, and her two friends lived on the same street near the Yangtze River, attended the same middle school and were crushed to death in the same traffic accident late last year.
- Digging In For The Long War (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 15, 2006)
Reports speak of American military policy-makers preparing for what they call a “long war”.
- Those Who Attacked Supreme Court (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 15, 2006)
The Lahore High Court has issued notices to 19 advisors to the Punjab Chief Minister and Provincial Government asking them to explain under what authority they held the offices.
- Need To Revamp Agencies (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 15, 2006)
General Musharraf has very timely directed the Sindh Government to take stern action against the officials responsible for the security lapse which led to the Nishtar Park tragedy, killing 58 persons at an Eid Miladun Nabi congregation.
- Opposition Meets In London (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 15, 2006)
Central leadership of three main Opposition parties thought it appropriate to arrange their meeting in London to discuss the overall political situation and matters relating to law and order situation in the country.
- Balochistan Policy (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 15, 2006)
High level government officials have expressed the view that Baloch Sardars have lost their support and the government would now hold talks only with genuine political forces.
- These ‘Sick Men’ Of Europe (Dawn, Shadaba Islam, Apr 15, 2006)
European policymakers went on Easter vacation this week hoping for a respite from the spate of bad news which has engulfed several of the continent’s leading nations in recent days.
- New Gold, Copper Deposits (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 15, 2006)
The report about the discovery of huge gold and copper deposits in the Rekodiq area in Balochistan is a matter of joy mixed with political concern because of the current situation in the province.
- Nepal King's Call For Dialogue Does Not Go Far Enough: Us (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Observing that Nepal King Gyanendra's call for a dialogue with political parties does not go "far enough", the US has said that he should act immediately to restore democracy in the Kingdom and take a number of steps to engage political parties "in . . .
- The Next Steps To Peace (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 15, 2006)
The dialogue process is reaching an impasse. Should India now resort to a grand gesture, or take gradated steps to sustain it?
- Sick Clamour For Seats (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 15, 2006)
Poverty is our worst enemy and the root cause of India's problems.
- S.Lanka Army Says Foils Attack, Violence Simmers (Reuters, Peter Apps, Apr 15, 2006)
Sri Lanka's army said on Saturday it had foiled a suspected Tamil Tiger rebel ambush hours after the two sides agreed new dates for talks on saving the fragile four-year truce.
- U.S.-China Ties Under Strain Ahead Of Hu-Bush Summit (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Apr 15, 2006)
U.S. ties with China are becoming strained over security and economic issues after a relative calm, presenting a difficult challenge as President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao meet next week.
- Private Water, Public Misery (Frontline, AMAN SETHI, Apr 15, 2006)
Privatisation of water is taking root in India, often aided by political and bureaucratic corruption. Alongside, resistance to this is also building up.
- 5 Grenade Blasts Kill Five Civilians In J&k (Pioneer, Khursheed Wani, Apr 15, 2006)
A series of grenade blasts rocked Srinagar City on Friday killing five civilians including two women and injuring 30 others .
- Hitler Planned Holocaust In Palestine: Book (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Nazi leader Adolf Hitler made plans to conduct a Holocaust of Jews living in Palestine during the Second World War, according to German historians who have examined government archives for a new book about extending the extermination programme . . .
- Sans-Culottes All (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Maoist feelers to the police
- Nepal Opp Hell Bent On Anti-King Agitation (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Rejecting King Gyanendra's offer of dialogue, Nepal's opposition alliance asked people from all walks of life to actively participate in its anti-monarchy agitation which entered the ninth day on Friday with thousands of protesters demanding . . .
- Long Live The Government! (Tribune, Amar Chandel, Apr 15, 2006)
There was a time when news reports and political analyses about a government’s performance were published on completion of one year in office. Gradually, this period came down to 100 days.
- Who Has The Right To The Child? (Tribune, Anil Malhotra, Apr 15, 2006)
The world is a far smaller place now than it was a decade ago. International and intercontinental travel is easier and more affordable than it has ever been. As a natural corollary,
- A Winner At The End (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Apr 15, 2006)
Why Amartya Sen should become the next president of India
- Identity Of Violence (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 15, 2006)
The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there. Many north Indians feel that the statement would lose none of its significance, if the word “past” were to be substituted by “south”.
- Russia To Go For New Round Of Talks On Iran (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Russia will host another round of talks next week with the US, the EU and China on Iran's nuclear programme, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
- Upa Wakes Up (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 15, 2006)
There is much to be said for the commonplace wisdom behind the proverb: Better late than never.
- Dam Busters (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 15, 2006)
The UPA Government's announcement that it will review the decision to enhance the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam - part of the Narmada river development project - is yet another instance of its habitual capitulation to a trendy, non-representati . . .
- Exploitation Of Aspirations (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Apr 15, 2006)
What was a shocking aberration just a few years ago appears to have settled into a distressing annual ritual: Farmers' suicides in large numbers followed by the routine announcement of 'compensation' to their families have become a simple part . . .
- Cynical Politics Of Quota (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Apr 15, 2006)
Union Human Resource Development Minister and inveterate intriguer Arjun Singh has added a new ingredient to his toxic cocktail of 'secular' education by pushing for a 27 per cent quota for Other Backward Classes in institutions of higher learning,
- Privilege Is The Issue, Not Merit (Pioneer, D Shyam Babu, Apr 15, 2006)
The threat to merit has once gain started haunting the intelligentsia much more severely than the danger the H5N1 bird-flu virus could ever pose. Last year it was a different strain, coming in the form of reservation in the private sector.
- 1990 Revisited (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Apr 15, 2006)
Mr Vishwanath Pratap Singh, then Prime Minister of India, announced in Parliament the Union Government's decision to reserve 27 per cent of all jobs in Central Government offices and establishments and central public sector undertakings for . . .
- Rumsfeld In The Line Of ‘Friendly’ Fire (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Apr 15, 2006)
The White House has been obliged to publicly support Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as more retired army generals have stepped forward to call for his resignation.
- A New Leader (Frontline, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 15, 2006)
Every movement throws up new leaders.
- Cpi(m)'s Call To Parties On Reservation In Education (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
"System of capitation fee in a large number of private institutions is a reservation for the rich"
Reservation continues to remain a contentious issue, rousing frenzied passions
Issue of quality and quantity also need to be addressed
- Support Mounts For Narmada Dam Displaced Ahead Of . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Activists write to Chief Information Commissioner seeking information on GoM report
Amir Khan, Rahul Bose express solidarity
Aruna Roy, Jean Dreze, Shekhar Singh join dharna
Narendra Modi meets Manmohan, Soz
"Democracy is at stake," says Aruna Roy
- "State Preparing Itself For Programmatic Alliances" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is contesting 13 seats in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu. Its State unit secretary N. Varadarajan discusses a wide range of issues, from the need for a common minimum . . .
- A.P. Government Toughens Stand On Junior Doctors (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Talks ruled out until they called off their agitation
All-party meeting slated for April 16 unlikely to be held
Court directions to be implemented in toto
- Police To Probe Violence Following Rajkumar's Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Investigation will tackle `conspiracy' angle, says Ajai Kumar Singh
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563 people have been arrested and 43 cases registered
It will be ascertained whether those arrested
- Cancellation Of Yatra Seen As Right Decision (Hindu, Nagesh Prabhu , Apr 15, 2006)
Continuing with Advani's yatra would not have been appropriate, says party
Cancellation was a disappointment to State party leaders
Yatra was to have covered Bijapur, Bagalkot, Hubli and Bellary districts
The districts are represented by BJP MPs
- Katiyar Out, Bjp Hunt On For Rae Bareli Face-Saver (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Apr 15, 2006)
Once the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is today having a tough time scouting for a credible candidate against Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency.
- U.S. Allies Are Behind The Death Squads (Hindu, Jonathan Steele, Apr 15, 2006)
Iraq's U.S. overlords at last seem to have grasped the danger posed by their friends' militias. But it may be too late.
- Unlocking Afghanistan (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 15, 2006)
Karzai wants to move a political Hindukush
- Virus In The System (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Apr 15, 2006)
How did a ‘gentle’ film star like Rajkumar — best known for playing saints and social reformers — spawn a legion of raving fans in a state and city known for being laid back, accommodating and cosmopolitan?
- Dialogue Needs A Common Language (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Apr 15, 2006)
When Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke recently of a “treaty of peace, security and friendship” with Pakistan, he inadvertently highlighted the different visions of India-Pakistan relations prevailing in Delhi and Islamabad.
- Third Grunt (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Apr 15, 2006)
Any debate on the third front is not only ridiculous but also totally irrelevant in the current political scenario.
- Valley Again, Jama Masjid First Time (Indian Express, AMAN SHARMA, Apr 15, 2006)
Two blasts at Jama Masjid leave at least 13 injured • Srinagar: Seven blasts, one at Dal Gate, kill five, injure 40
- Wonderful Parties And Graceful Living (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Apr 15, 2006)
At one time Jantar Mantar Road from its junction with Ashoka Road to Sansad Marg with the planetarium on one side, Free Church on the other was the abode of the five top building...
- Globalisation’S Second Death? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 15, 2006)
Does the bee in the bonnet morph into to a full-scale political swarm?
- When All Hell Broke Loose (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Apr 15, 2006)
Brand Bangalore is in jeopardy – the police failed to protect citizens, and the government machinery collapsed on Wednesday and Thursday
- Not Being In Sync With The Times (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Apr 15, 2006)
The protests against Mandal II as Arjun Singh’s scheme has come to be known come as yet another example of how we the people of India have left the political class behind
- The Uncertain Knowledge Edge (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Apr 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is following V P Singh's ‘disas- trous’ line on reservation
- Surjit S Bhalla: Education Quotas-Unfair (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
The one social group that needs affirmative action (not quotas) is the Muslims; but strangely, it is politically incorrect to talk about it.
- The Huge Hidden Costs Of Strikes Are Missed (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Apr 15, 2006)
Officials of State Bank of India (SBI) have reportedly said that the recent strike cost the bank enormously.
- Remembering Pudumaippithan (Frontline, S. Viswanathan, Apr 15, 2006)
In his birth centenary year, Tamil literature lovers all over the world celebrate the master of the short story.
- Jayati Ghosh: Guarding The Guardians (Frontline, Jayati Ghosh, Apr 15, 2006)
The State's response to the Narmada Bachao Andolan's agitation betrays its obsession with market-obsessed economic priorities.
- Justice Subverted (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Apr 15, 2006)
If the rule of law is not comprehensively ensured, all the good work sought to be done will come to nothing.
- Praful Bidwai: Only The First Step To Change (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Apr 15, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi's resignation affirms democratic virtue and should trigger reform of the "office-for-profit" law and a radical rethink in the Congress.
- The British Sleepwalk Into A Police State (Hindu, Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, Apr 15, 2006)
What is being implemented is a calculated, meticulous, and ruthless project to criminalise legitimate political dissent.
- Low-Key Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations In Hubli-Dharwad (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Dalit organisations cancel processions owing to Rajkumar's death
- Quota In Pvt Sector On Govt's Post-Poll Agenda (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Apr 15, 2006)
"Everyone has gone off the tangent on this issue and I am being asked to explain what it is about," human resource development minister Arjun Singh complained on Friday.
- Deceit And Policy (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Apr 15, 2006)
These volumes shed light on the way governments deceive not only adversaries but their own people.
- Two Kissingers (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Apr 15, 2006)
There is a disconnect between intellect and character in Henry Kissinger's personality.
- Cure The Violent Polity First (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 15, 2006)
At least now that the PM has acknowledged Naxalism to be the single-biggest internal security threat that India has ever faced, we should recognise some of the fundamental problems in our strategy in dealing with this crisis.
- Will Pascal's Law Work In Lamy's Case? (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 15, 2006)
World trade is in fluid state, and so one wonders if the hydraulic law of Blaise Pascal will come to the WTO chief, Mr Pascal Lamy's rescue even as he applies persuasive pressure on the member-countries, expecting the same to get transmitted . . .
- Warning Signals From Jd(u) (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 15, 2006)
Thanks to a running feud with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, George Fernandes had long been reduced to dummy president of the Janata Dal (United). In this background, Sharad Yadav's emergence as the new helmsman of the party defeating Mr. Fernandes,
- Iran May Climb Down Over N-Issue Sooner Than West Expects (Arab News, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Was Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahamdinejad inspired by a Tehrani folk tale to try and lead the Islamic republic out of what looks like the most serious foreign policy crisis in its history?
- Is Politics Costing Economy Dear? (Business Line, B. S. Rathor, Apr 14, 2006)
Recent political developments raise innumerable questions. A political alliance at the Centre created by compulsions of keeping a common political foe out of power.
- Agriculture Needs A Paradigm Shift (Business Line, Uttam Gupta , Apr 14, 2006)
It is time for a fundamental shift from the "unproductive" spending to extending support in a form that creates permanent assets, reduces the vulnerabilities of the poor farmers and builds their capacity to improve yields and augment income.
- Session Of Controversies (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 14, 2006)
The Budget session of Parliament, which ended rather abruptly, was unusual for reasons more than one. Perhaps for the first time, the President's customary address to the joint sitting contained an advice that was plainly political.
- Chinese Puzzle (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 14, 2006)
The State is a land of people with unstinted flight of imagination.
- Gyanendra’S Time Is Up (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Apr 14, 2006)
That he has managed to get Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury, former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra and US President George W. Bush on the same side of the debate on Nepal reveals all you need to know about King Gyanendra’s ham-handed power . . .
- The King Is Right (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 14, 2006)
The seven-party 'Opposition alliance', representing the thoroughly discredited and hugely corrupt political elite of Nepal masquerading as champions of democracy, and its ally, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), are celebrating what they . . .
- Naxal Menace: Manmohan For Coordination (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Apr 14, 2006)
Calls for improved use of intelligence on weapons, membership, locations and links
Naxal movement may have lost its intellectual attraction but it has spread to over 160 districts
Naxalites are trying to establish `liberation zones' where they . . .
- Ravi’S Rough Ride (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 14, 2006)
Vayalar Ravi, cabinet minister for overseas Indian affairs, is rarely seen in Delhi.
- No Ducking On The Issue Of Climate Change (The Financial Express, Vikram S Mehta, Apr 14, 2006)
Governments can no longer afford to dither over new post-Kyoto targets for GHG emissions
- Bridge Between Asia And Europe (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 14, 2006)
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev outlines the ways for his country to reach higher levels of attainable development
- Preparing To Strike At Will (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Apr 14, 2006)
Terrorists have infested large parts of the country and their area commanders are busy plotting more attacks, says Anil Narendra
- Dance And Dignity (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 14, 2006)
In declaring as "unconstitutional" the Maharashtra Government law banning dance bars, the Bombay High Court has taken a libertarian position and stood up for the individual's right to choose his or her own profession.
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