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Articles 18621 through 18720 of 43820:
- Kalam To Students: Send E-Mails As Often As You Wish (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Mar 11, 2006)
Political correctness never mattered to the President "Have the courage to invent, have the courage to combat problems and also have the courage to discover the impossible."
- Varanasi Test (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 11, 2006)
On Wednesday terrorists set off bombs in the holy city of Varanasi which claimed more than a score of lives, in the process confirming that the enemies of the republic are bent on pursuing their goal of disrupting normal life, even if it leads . . .
- Less Than Fair Towards Stalin (Statesman, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 11, 2006)
Sir, — I can’t quite agree with the views expressed by Arvin Ghosh in his article “Speech that lifted the lid” (Perspective, 26 February). He has recalled Nikita Khrushchev’s speech to the 20th congress of the CPSU.
- Caring And Sharing (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 11, 2006)
This year’s Oscars were the Caring & Sharing awards. Caring, because the nominees were unusually politically concerned, and sharing, because the actual winners were carefully divided so almost every film got something.
- Why Discuss State Policy With Clergy? (The Economic Times, P R RAMESH, Mar 11, 2006)
A few months ago, a group of Kargil widows held an emotional press conference in the Capital to complain about the Centre’s indifference towards them. They invoked the tragic loss of their loved ones and the government’s lack of concern . . .
- Musharraf Rules Out Independent Kashmir (Daily Times, Mohammad Imran, Mar 11, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf ruled out on Friday the possibility of an independent Kashmir and said that the idea of self-governance was applicable in the present political scenario.
- Musharraf Renews Demilitarisation, Autonomy Proposals (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf said on Friday Pakistan’s proposals for demilitarisation and self-governance offered a practical solution to the Kashmir dispute.
- Floating Cultures (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 11, 2006)
If one takes an overview one will come across a rare aspect of life in the State.
- Spirit Of Varanasi (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 11, 2006)
IT is commonplace for terrorists to bandy about the name of a new outfit after a bloody strike.
- Burns Makes A Strong Pitch For Indo-Us Nuclear Deal (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 11, 2006)
US President George W Bush and senior members of his Administration like Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be personally involved in the legislative process regarding the civilian nuclear energy agreement with India that has to formally clear . . .
- Jaya Moves Sc Seeking Clarification Of Term "Office Of Profit" (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
In the continuing battle of nerves over disqualification, Jaya Bachchan today moved the Supreme Court as her Samajwadi Party colleague Amar Singh got a notice from the election Commission, which strongly rejected the charge of bias on the issue.
- Musharraf For Roundtable Of Kashmir Representatives (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today suggested a round table conference of representatives of both sides of Kashmir either in Srinagar or Muzzafarabad and said he was ready to attend it with Prime Minister Manmohan . . .
- It Is Time To Flex Political Muscles (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Mar 11, 2006)
With elections to several state assemblies due in about a year's time it is understandable for political parties to be seen flexing their muscles, breaking old alliances, forging new ones and generally creating an atmosphere which . . .
- Muslim Representation (Daily Excelsior, Maqbool Shah, Mar 11, 2006)
The alleged seeking of details by Sachar Committee from the Army Headquarters about the Muslim officers and personnel below officer rank serving in the Army and their pattern of posting has yet again focussed the attention of the nation . . .
- Unholy War On Holy City (Daily Excelsior, Fazal Mehmood, Mar 11, 2006)
In an outrageous serial terrorist strike on the holy city of Varanasi, the ancient Sankat Mochan temple packed with Tuesday worshippers of Lord Hanuman was rocked by a huge blast and two bombs exploded soon after at Cantonment railway . . .
- Unaccommodated (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 11, 2006)
It is a question of what the eye has got used to. Every day, millions of more-or-less-comfortably-off Indians encounter thousands of homeless, abandoned human beings, many of them old and sick, in every kind of public space.
- Balancing Game (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Mar 11, 2006)
By exposing the limits of nuclear muscle-flexing, the Varanasi explosions should have pricked the balloon of euphoria generated by George W. Bush’s visit.
- Uncle-Nephew Parties (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 11, 2006)
Sena cub yet to reveal stripes
- Iranian Knot (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 11, 2006)
Find solution through diplomacy
- Bush For Change In Us Law On N-Sale (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Wants exemption for India
In a significant step that is expected to pave the way for the implementation of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the White House today sent a proposal to the US Congress to change non-proliferation laws even as the opponents . . .
- India Reaches Out To N-Deal Naysayers (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Mar 11, 2006)
As the Bush administration sent a draft legislation on the US-India nuclear agreement to the Congress, there were apprehensions in India about whether Beltway politics could kill the deal.
- Time To Open The Sails (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Mar 11, 2006)
With a personal fortune of $50 billion, Bill Gates, 50, remains the world’s richest man for the 12th consecutive year.
- After Varanasi: The New Alignments In Uttar Pradesh (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Mar 11, 2006)
The Congress and the Samajwadi party may just be withdrawing from their extended confrontation.
- Port Deal Collapse Could Stunt Overseas Business (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
DP World’s decision on Thursday to transfer a handful of American port terminals, rather than chilling interest in investing in the US, may actually have made it safer for foreigners by relieving some of the political pressure that was building . . .
- Ec’S 2nd Blow To Sp, Now Amar Singh Faces Axe (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
In an action that is set to escalate its war of words with the Samajwadi Party, the Election Commission today served notice on Amar Singh for disqualification as a Rajya Sabha member on the grounds of holding an office of profit.
- 'Gram Sabhas Can Focus On Accountability’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Mar 11, 2006)
If 73rd amendment is implemented we will find less corruption at lower levels.
- Fear Of The Foreign (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 11, 2006)
Us liberals think India can be irresponsible; Dubai, dangerous.
- And Then They Wonder Why The Rest Of The World Does Not Like America (Indian Express, David Ignatius, Mar 11, 2006)
Dubai. Officials here heard late Thursday that Karl Rove had decided to pull the plug.
- The Importance Of Being Raj Thackeray (Indian Express, KUMAR KETKAR , Mar 11, 2006)
It is difficult to predict whether Raj Thackeray will be a maverick comet or a new star on the political firmament of Maharashtra. Whatever be his fate, one thing is for certain.
- Fm Lists Steps To Prosperity (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday declared that there would be no cut in food and fertiliser subsidies and asserted that the government would spend on developmental projects in social and infrastructure projects to boosts economic growth.
- "We Will Be Global Hub For Small Cars" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Says proposals will also boost agriculture; no cut in food, fertilizer subsidy
Urges members to throw away their "ideological and political blinkers"
Stresses growth alone is best antidote to poverty
- Mounting Energy Subsidies To Weigh Heavily On Dycm (Deccan Herald, B S Satish Kumar , Mar 11, 2006)
Handling the complex issue of mounting power subsidies will be a major task for Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa who is presenting the state budget on March 20.
- Polls: Dmk Wraps Up Seat-Sharing Exercise (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
The DMK on Friday completed its seat-sharing exercise by allocating 102 seats to its allies and keeping 132 seats to itself in the elections to the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly scheduled to be held on May 8.
- Proposal For "Joint Management" Of J&k Came From India, Says Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 11, 2006)
"New Delhi should realise the fleeting opportunity for durable peace"
Pakistan's proposals of "demilitarisation, self-governance and joint management" offer a tenable solution
"Need to take all stakeholders on board"
- Sbi’S Public Offer Next Fiscal Year (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India is likely to go for a follow on public offer and a mega debt issue next fiscal and said it can turn around the loss-making Bangladeshi bank, it is negotiating to buy soon.
- Evergreen Magic Of The Steam Engine (Hindu, Simon Jenkins, Mar 11, 2006)
The train was once a revolutionary force, bringing romance and power to the world.
- Ltte Promulgates "Lands Act" (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Mar 11, 2006)
It contains provisions for distributing agricultural land
- Kalam’S Wit, Knowledge Charm Scholars (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Amid a hectic schedule in Yangon that kept him busy in the hurly-burly world of politics, India's scientist-President APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday found solace in the company of teachers, scholars and Buddhist monks when . . .
- Challenges Ahead In Sino-Pakistan Ties (Dawn, Ziad Haider, Mar 11, 2006)
Last month, President Musharraf visited China to celebrate 55 years of Pakistan’s diplomatic relations with its most valued ally. His focus was on securing energy assistance and bringing “our economic ties in consonance with our excellent political and...
- Npt In The Doldrums (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 11, 2006)
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which has at no time been on very solid grounds since it was launched in 1970, is now in danger of meeting its end.
- Election Commission Issues Notice To Amar Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Jaya Bachchan moves Supreme Court for clarification on "office of profit"
SP leader to reply by March 31
I accepted post sans salary, honorarium, says Jaya Bachchan
- Us-India Nuclear Deal Not A Military Agreement: Boucher (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 11, 2006)
Richard Boucher, the new head of South and Central Asia at the State Department, said on Thursday that the nuclear deal with India was “not a military agreement,” but one meant to “provide a clearly-demarcated, permanently . . .
- Another Shameful Day In The Life Of Lahore (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 11, 2006)
Until two days ago the Punjab government was insisting that Basant would be celebrated come hell or high water.
- Indian Left Has Little Hope For Iran Gas (Dawn, Jawed Naqvi, Mar 11, 2006)
As Indian officials braced to participate in next week’s crucial tripartite meeting with Iran and Pakistan to specifically discuss the price of gas that Tehran would supply, India’s leftist parties on Thursday expressed the fear . . .
- The Politics Of Patronage (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Mar 11, 2006)
Other than the senseless, needless deaths of innocent people one of the saddest aspects of last week’s bombings in Varanasi is that the Sankatmochan temple should have been targeted.
- Playing With Fire In U.P. (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 11, 2006)
The last thing the boiling political cauldron of Uttar Pradesh needed was for the temple town of Varanasi to be hit by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.
- Anatomy Of A Partnership (International Herald Tribune, Henry A. Kissinger, Mar 11, 2006)
President George W. Bush's visit to India has brought relations between the United States and India to an unprecedented level of cooperation and interdependence.
- Us Policy Gurus Drum Up Support For Nuclear Deal (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 11, 2006)
An open letter urging support for the Indo-US nuclear deal has been sent to members of the US Congress by 25 Washington-based policy analysts.
- Nuclear Deal Sent To U.S. Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
An issue for entire nation: Boucher
Nuclear Suppliers Group also must alter regulations so foreign countries can supply India
Presidential determinations gave U.S. virtually no leverage: Arms Control Association
- Musharraf Suggests Joint Management For Kashmir (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan’s proposals of demilitarisation, self-governance and joint management offered a tenable solution to long-standing Kashmir dispute and urged the Indian leadership to come forward with . . .
- Balochistan Imbroglio (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 11, 2006)
AS violence between the security forces and local population has escalated in Balochistan the acts of terror and sabotage have almost become a daily occurrence. On Friday 26 people were killed and seven injured when a vehicle carrying a wedding . . .
- Hamas Presents Coalition Proposals To Fateh (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Islamic group Hamas presented Fateh Thursday with proposals for forming a Palestinian coalition government, in the search for an elusive deal on sharing power, an official said.
- Educating Rahul (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Let the Amethi MP become education minister and infuse some energy into a moribund ministry
- Pak Taliban To Open Office In Wana To Settle Disputes (News International, Sailab Mahsud, Mar 11, 2006)
A meeting of tribal elders and clerics held in Wana on Friday authorised the local Taliban to open an office to settle disputes between the people on the basis of the Sharia and local customs and traditions.
- Yes, Minimum Deterrence Is A Must (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 11, 2006)
The address of President Pervez Musharraf at the inauguration of Centre of Excellence of NESCOM was mainly devoted to his vision of relations with India with focus on economic defence but he also vowed on the occasion to maintain a credible . . .
- Ignored Pukhtoons Of Balochistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Providence Journal, Mar 11, 2006)
The Federal and Provincial Governments are taking a number of steps to resolve, once and for all, the so-called issue of Balochistan. On the one hand, it is dealing firmly with those challenging the writ of the Government . . .
- Defence And Development (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
The government deserves credit for coordinating all strategic commissions under the National Command Authority.
- Adverse Verdict (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 11, 2006)
Hopes of Sarabjit Singh, a farmer from Punjab languishing in a Pakistani jail, escaping the gallows have been dashed with the Pakistan Supreme Court upholding the death sentence on him.
- Let Us Celebrate Ban On Kite-Flying (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 11, 2006)
Ultimately sanity has prevailed and the Punjab Government has taken the right step of banning kite-flying throughout the province. This followed a number of killings and injuries caused by coated string and metal wire during the . . .
- Musharraf Suggests Joint Management For Kashmir (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan’s proposals of demilitarisation, self-governance and joint management offered a tenable solution to long-standing Kashmir dispute and urged the Indian leadership to come forward with a timely response . . .
- Mico: The Missing Spark (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 10, 2006)
MICO’s results for the quarter ended December 2005 were just ordinary. Though adjusted operating revenues for the company grew 36.06 per cent y-o-y to Rs 868.39 crore in the quarter, operating profit grew only 1.1 per cent to Rs 160.13 crore.
- Basant Cancelled Under Mullah Pressure (Daily Times, Khawaja Naseer, Mar 10, 2006)
The Punjab government buckled under pressure from religious parties on Thursday and imposed an immediate ban on kite flying in the province, effectively cancelling the Basant festival.
- White House Defends India N-Pact (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
No intention to pursue a similar civil cooperation with Pakistan
- Bush ‘Made Fatal Error’ By Signing N-Deal With India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
A leading nuclear and security expert has said that the deal signed by President George Bush in New Delhi “endorses and assists India’s nuclear weapons programme”.
- Mush Claims Bush Visit 'Extremely Successful' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said the visit of US President George W Bush to Pakistan was "extremely successful" in discussing issues like Kashmir, acquisition of F-16 fighter jets at cheaper cost and meeting Islamabad's defence . . .
- Iran Rejects Iaea Decision As ‘Unjust’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Iran on Thursday rejected as “unjust” a decision by the UN nuclear watchdog agency to refer its nuclear programme file to the UN Security Council, and said it won’t be bullied into abandoning its pursuit of nuclear energy.
- Why Discuss State Policy With Clergy? (The Economic Times, P R RAMESH, Mar 10, 2006)
A few months ago, a group of Kargil widows held an emotional press conference in the Capital to complain about the Centre’s indifference towards them. They invoked the tragic loss of their loved ones and the government’s lack of concern for . . .
- Caring And Sharing (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 10, 2006)
This year’s Oscars were the Caring & Sharing awards. Caring, because the nominees were unusually politically concerned, and sharing, because the actual winners were carefully divided so almost every film got something.
- Critical Need For Consensus On Economic Issues (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Mar 10, 2006)
In my article at the same time last year, I called that year’s Budget a “deliberately non-dramatic” one. That same description could very well be applied to this year’s Budget. And in this lies a pattern.
- Us Has No Hopes For Democracy’S Return In Nepal: Special Bush Emissary (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Mar 10, 2006)
President George Bush’s special emissary to Nepal has said that the return of democracy in the kingdom does not seem imminent.
- Is The System On Trial? (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Mar 10, 2006)
Seven years ago, Jessica Lal, an upcoming model-turned-bartender was shot dead in full view of a well-heeled crowd in an eatery in South Delhi. The eatery — which was run by Bina Ramani, a Page-3 socialite — was serving liquor without a license....
- Bush Boys Begin Nuclear Deal Hardsell (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
The Bush administration has rejected charges that the Indo-US nuclear deal would fuel an arms race in South Asia.
- Whose Welfare? (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 10, 2006)
The Punjab Budget for 2006-07, the last one presented by the Amarinder Singh government before the state goes to the polls in February next year, has earmarked Rs 25 lakh for each MLA to carry out development works in his or her constituency.
- Couples And The British Tax System (Statesman, Mary Dejevsky, Mar 10, 2006)
International Women’s Day, and the culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, was out speaking about equal pay in her capacity as minister for women. It was an uncontentious, mother-and-apple-pie topic, perfect for a woman politician still under pressure.
- Bush To Gyanendra: Patch Up (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Less than a week after US President George W Bush’s visit to India, his envoy, principal deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs Mr Donald Camp flew to Kathmandu to reiterate the message sent out . . .
- Jaya At The Exit Door (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 10, 2006)
She ought to have known the law
- Maoists Vs Militias (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 10, 2006)
Parts of Chhattisgarh are witnessing a strange sort of militarisation that is depriving people of their basic political and economic freedoms.
- India, China To Talk Boundary Issues From Tomorrow (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
In working through the second stage of a very complex issue, India and China will hold another round of talks between the Special Representatives (SRs) on the boundary issue from March 11 to 14 in New Delhi, Kottayam and Cochin.
- Lok Sabha To Discuss Bush's Visit On March 11 (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Lok Sabha will have a discussion on Saturday on all aspects of the recent visit of US President George W Bush here whose highlight was the clinching of the civilian nuclear deal.
- Iaea Report Sent To Security Council (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 10, 2006)
Iaed Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei transmitted his report on Iran’s nuclear programme to the UN Security Council, at the close of the Agency´s Board of Governors meeting in Vienna today.
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