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Articles 2521 through 2620 of 26855:
- No Ceasefire Until Conditions Are Met: Hizb (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 21, 2006)
"Unless there is a result on Kashmir... all these meetings [Manmohan-Musharraf] are meaningless"
- Sing Hymns To The Goddess Of Prosperity (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Sep 21, 2006)
Despite its reservations about religious festivals, the leftist government in Bengal should look at Durga Puja more pragmatically for the funds it may bring in, writes Sumanta Sen
- In The Works (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 21, 2006)
The results of the by-elections in Bengal are fairly predictable, but their political messages may not be immediately obvious. The first message is that, contrary to what the opposition parties say, the Congress’s victory in the Malda . . .
- ‘Plan Now To Deal With Terror’ (Indian Express, RAJU NAYAK, Sep 21, 2006)
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today asked the western states to prepare a futuristic security plan for mega cities in view of threats from terrorist outfits.
- Compromises In Havana (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Sep 21, 2006)
Speaking to a cheering audience primarily of his supporters from Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir on September 12 in Brussels, an impassioned General Pervez Musharraf thundered: "Kashmir runs in the blood of every Pakistani."
- The Follies Of Interventionism (Hindu, Simon Jenkins, Sep 21, 2006)
Anyone can call for action to end fighting. Few consider what this usually involves: people dying to no good purpose.
- Hp Marks 100 Millionth Printer Sale (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Sep 21, 2006)
Launches an entry level version in the Indian market
A printer sold every four seconds — for 22 years!
To launch a special web site.
- The Right To Be Wrong (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 21, 2006)
Already, angry Palestinian militants have assaulted seven West Bank and Gaza churches, destroying two of them.
- 15 Killed As Cyclone Hits West Bengal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Fifteen people were killed and over 300 injured in a severe cyclonic storm that lashed West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore districts in the early hours on Wednesday as an alert was sounded in coastal districts with heavy rains . . .
- Havanur Grasped Those Paradoxical Truths (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 21, 2006)
In the passing away of L G Havanur, the state has a lost a personality who has made a decisive difference to Karnataka’s politics.
- ‘Iaea Norms Must Be Cost Effective’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Even as India is engaged with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to come out with specific safeguards for Indian civilian nuclear reactors, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar, has made it clear that IAEA safeguards . . .
- 76 Yrs After March, Dandi To Find Place On Tourism Map (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Seventy six years ago, Mahatma Gandhi and his followers took 24 days to walk cross five districts to break the salt law on the Arabian sea, near Dandi in Gujarat, by making it themselves after boiling sea water.
- Israeli President Faces Censure In Sex Case (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Israel's President Moshe Katsav is likely to be indicted on three charges, including sexual harassment, as per the evidence collected by police investigators, a media report said today.
- Minority Panel Slams Gujarat Conversion Act (Indian Express, Jayanth Jacob, Sep 21, 2006)
The National Commission for Minorities has decided to write to the Gujarat Government to rectify the “mistake” of including Buddhists among Hindus in the controversial Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2006, which the state assembly . . .
- Prosecution Witnesses In Blasts Case Not Trustworthy, Says Defence (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Prosecution witnesses who had deposed on the alleged transportation of explosives from Mysore to Coimbatore via Sathyamangalam were not trustworthy, defence counsel P.Thirumalairajan told the Judge of the Special Court hearing the Coimbatore blasts . . .
- Pm’S ‘Please Pak’ Move Wrong (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 21, 2006)
The editorial in the latest issue of Organiser sharply attacks the latest turn in the tortuous India-Pakistan peace process following the Manmohan-Musharraf Havana talks last week.
- Why Such A Drastic Step At This Time Of The Academic Year, Ask . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
We had no choice on initiating action against schools, says Horatti
- Musharraf To Meet Top Bush Administration Officials Today (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Bilateral and regional issues including Islamabad's relations with India are expected to figure during talks between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and top officials of Bush administration today.
- Closed Nuclear Fuel Cycle Central To India's Vision Of Energy Security: . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Crucial for implementation of its nuclear power programme
Construction of 500 MWe PFBR on schedule
Reprocessing facility at Kalpakkam by 2012.
- Gujarat Faces Ncm Fire On Law (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
The National Commission of Minorities feels that the amendment brought by the Gujarat government in the Freedom of Religion Act is in contravention to the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 by implication so the NCM has urged the state . . .
- Indic Faiths (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 21, 2006)
The brouhaha in a section of the media, reflecting both the Congress's inability to rise above partisan politics as well as the ignorance that has come to dominate much of today's instant journalism, over Tuesday's amendments to the Gujarat . . .
- Prayers For World Peace To Accompany Festival (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, Sep 21, 2006)
Two-day annual celebrations of Lord Srinivasa to begin on Saturday
- Jinnah Remains Their Idol (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Sep 21, 2006)
In his article, "Jinnah right on Vande Mataram" (September 13), Mr Obaidur Rahman Nadwi quotes Mohammed Ali Jinnah saying that he had objected to the singing of Vande Mataram by Muslims as it was against their religious tenet.
- Optimism About Kashmir (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 21, 2006)
AS on many occasions in the past, President Pervez Musharraf seemed optimistic about a solution of the Kashmir issue when he said, during the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, that it was “within reach”.
- Court Issues Notice On Temple Land Encroachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Petitioners allege "land grabbers" have financial muscle, political support Though the land belonged to the temple, the encroachers built a wall and prevented devotees from entering the premises.
- Uk Bid To Counter Islamists (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Home secretary Mr John Reid was to urge Britain’s Muslims today to watch out for signs of their children being radicalised or “brainwashed” by Islamists, amid growing concerns over home-grown militants.
- Nightmare Of Kubla Khan (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 21, 2006)
The India Islamic Culture Centre is nothing more than a symbol of cynical opportunism
- A New Role For Nam? (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Sep 21, 2006)
If Pakistan-based outfits like JeM and LeT continue to perpetrate cross-border terrorism against India, what will NAM countries do, asks Hiranmay Karlekar.
- Dangerous Compromises (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Sep 21, 2006)
Speaking to a cheering audience primarily of his supporters from Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir on September 12 in Brussels, an impassioned General Musharraf thundered: “Kashmir runs in the blood of every Pakistani”. . . .
- Faithfully Yours (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
For once, we can only sit back and applaud something the Narendra Modi government has done.
- International Day Of Peace (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
Peace be to the Earth and to the Air!
Peace be to Heaven, peace to the Waters!
By this invocation of peace, may peace bring peace.
Atharva Veda
Seek peace, and pursue it.
Holy Bible
- Koda Wins Trust Vote Amid Opposition Boycott (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Treasury benches garner 41 votes in the 82-member House against a single vote by CPI (M-L)
Concern over election of an Independent as CM
Balmuchu sticks to the agenda of trust vote
"Appointing an officiating Speaker in the absence of a . . .
- Migration Matters (Business Standard, Nitin Desai , Sep 21, 2006)
You cannot ask for more for your citizens abroad than what you give to foreigners here.
Last week the General Assembly of the United Nations held a High-level Dialogue on Migration more than a decade after the proposal was first . . .
- Gold: Why Is India's Influence Not Worth Its Weight? (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Sep 21, 2006)
With India consuming almost a fourth of the world's gold production, it is surprising that it plays but a marginal role in influencing policies pertaining to the precious metal's pricing, output or quality. It is time the country leveraged its . . .
- Turning A Blind Eye (Deccan Herald, Ed Vulliamy, Sep 21, 2006)
India and Pakistan issuing joint statement to curb terrorism is not new but both countries claim credit for it.
- Musharraf For Peace, Justice, Harmony (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 21, 2006)
IN his wide-ranging address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Gen Pervez Musharraf has called for resolution of the Palestine . . .
- Needless Quibble (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 21, 2006)
A wrong way to look at Tipu and history.
- Assurance To Muslims (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
President Bush has come out with a sort of explanation for his remark last month which left the world aghast, drawing sharp criticism from even western commentators: that the United States is at war with "Islamic fascists".
- Uk Seeks Indian Muslims' Help In Fight Against Terror (Times of India, Mohammed Wajihuddin, Sep 21, 2006)
After monitoring Muslim immigrants in the UK to prevent radicalisation of their youth, the British government has sought the help of Indian Muslims in its fight against terrorism.
- Controversial Remarks (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
It so happened that my article of a war on Muslims appeared in print last week on the same day as the controversy surrounding the pope's remarks. It looked as if the pope had spewed fire against Islamic teaching to confirm one's apprehensions about . . .
- Defining Terrorism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
Over a thousand years after the crusades fought between Christian and Islamic forces in the Middle East region "terrorism" has emerged as the focal point of another worldwide conflict between Christians and Muslims particularly in the United . . .
- Calling A Spade A Spade (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
To all the great self-serving sardars, who are falling over each other to politicise the death of Nawab Bugti, a simple question needs to be asked: is Balochistan's development and the rights of its people synonymous with the actions of the . . .
- Attack On Media Freedom (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 21, 2006)
Islamabad must move quickly to undo what the Punjab government has done by arbitrarily shutting down an independent TV network across the province.
- Thaksin Shinawatra Could Face Prosecution (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Coup leader claims endorsement from the King
- Uniform Needed For Big Issues: Musharraf (Daily Times, Rana Qaisar, Sep 21, 2006)
President says he will not touch Hudood Ordinances without uniform
Pope’s comments irresponsible g Pakistan has right to civil N-tech
- Pmk Leader Flays Rangasamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Pattali Makkal Katchi founder S. Ramadoss has charged Pondicherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy with `deliberately' failing to prevent the strike by employees in the Centrally-administered Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research.
- Conversions Among Sects Of Same Faith Allowed In Gujarat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Bill considers Buddhism, Jainism part of Hinduism.
- U.S. Not Waging A War On Islam: Bush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Tells Iranians ``your rulers have chosen to deny you liberty... and pursue n-weapons''
- Navaratri Festival To Begin On Saturday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The 10-day Navaratri Puja Mahotsavam will be held at the Pakadasala Mandapam, Fort, here from September 23 to October 2.
- Benedict And The Backlash (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Sep 20, 2006)
By the beginning of this week, the wave of anger over a mediaeval quotation used by Pope Benedict XVI in a speech he gave at his old university in Bavaria appeared to be dissipating, following a litany of ambivalent apologies from the Vatican.
- Let Reason Triumph (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 20, 2006)
It was totally unwise of the Pope to have raked up this controversy. Muslims are genuinely hurt, and Al Qaeda, the IIF and other terrorists are now out to fan the fires. Time for sane heads to prevail.
- The Havana Handshake (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 20, 2006)
The initiative for an Indo-Pakistan anti-terrorism co-operation mechanism is ill-advised, ill-timed and ill-examined. Terrorists and their masters will misinterpret it as battle fatigue in New Delhi, particularly in the PMO and MEA.
- From Ruins To Ruined (Deccan Herald, Richard C Paddock, Sep 20, 2006)
Known as Monument No. 751, the structure is one of hundreds of new temples that have popped up all over the ancient city of Bagan, which ranks with Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex as one of Asia’s most remarkable religious sites.
- Our India’ Fills Us With Pride (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Sep 20, 2006)
The Parliament Museum is a journey through the history of Indian democracy.
- The Dalit Objection (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Sep 20, 2006)
It is not just the Muslims and the Christians who feel offended by the idea of singing the song but also Dalits.
- Mechanism Is A Positive Development: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 20, 2006)
It will help prevent acts of terror in both countries
- Prof Lalu Has To Fix His Party First (Deccan Herald, Abhay Kumar, Sep 20, 2006)
After delivering the much-hyped lecture on the Railways’ turnaround story at IIM, Ahmedabad, Lalu Prasad may be enjoying his sabbatical on the sea shores of Goa, but all is not well on his home turf.
- U.K. Terror Suspect Alleges Isi Threat (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Sep 20, 2006)
A British Pakistani facing trial for allegedly plotting to blow up Houses of Parliament and other high-profile targets in Britain has caused a sensation by refusing to give further evidence claiming, that he fears for the safety of his family in . . .
- Thirumanjanam Performed At Tirumala Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
`Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam' was performed on Tuesday at the Hill Temple in connection with the nine-day annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara slated to commence on September 25.
- India To Carry Forward Campaign For Imf Reform: Chidambaram (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Sep 20, 2006)
"New Delhi's game plan is to re-engage G-7 industrialised countries"
- "Delhi Bandh" Today In Protest Against Sealing Drive (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Major markets likely to remain closed; essential services, public transport exempted
- European Union Not To Mediate On Kashmir Issue (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Sep 20, 2006)
India, Pakistan talks in right direction: Asko Numminen
- The Pm's Stockholm Syndrome (OutLook, B. Raman , Sep 20, 2006)
Helpless in the face of Musharraf-sponsored terrorism, he has started empathising with him. The General is not such a bad man, we are told. Poor guy, he has his own problems, we are told. Let us co-operate with him instead of fighting against him,
- Targeting Muslims (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 20, 2006)
When a blast claims innocent lives, we, with a fair degree of conviction, point to Islamic militants of whatever ilk, Kashmiri jehadis or desperate groups out to avenge Gujarat.
- Memon Driver Joins List Of Guilty (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The anti-terror court hearing the 1993 serial blasts case today convicted prime accused Tiger Memon’s former driver Abdul Gani Ismail Turk of triggering a blast in Worli’s Century Bazaar that claimed 113 lives.
- Hitler Himself Killed Niece (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Nazi chief Adolf Hitler himself killed his niece Angela (Geli) Raubal, with whom he had a sexual relationship, while Munich police manipulated evidence to make the murder look like a suicide.
- Brave To Be Pragmatic (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 20, 2006)
The Havana agreement between India and Pakistan to set up a joint anti-terrorism mechanism has apparently shocked some in the Indian intelligence, security and military clergy.
- In Defence Of Marxist Opium Eaters (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 20, 2006)
West Bengal’s intellectual class eats Karl Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right for breakfast. So when critics of the Left point out how hypocritical Bengal’s communists are each time comrades are ‘caught’ participating in religious . . .
- Indians Struggle To Digest Claims Of Poisoned Foods (Reuters, Nita Bhalla, Sep 20, 2006)
Under the scorching afternoon sun, Babu Khan crouches over his crops gently pulling out stray weeds from his small plot on the fringes of Simbhaoli, a town in Uttar Pradesh.
- Musharraf Upbeat On Talks With India (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Sep 20, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said a solution to festering conflicts with India, including over Kashmir, are within reach after a recent summit with his Indian counterpart.
- The Pope On The Prophet (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Sep 20, 2006)
Why is Sonia Gandhi silent on the Pope's remarks against Islam and Mohammed, asks S Gurumurthy.
- Security Forces Send Militants Running For Life (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The offensive launched by the security forces against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir has made them running for their lives following the killing of some top militants. The hot pursuit has demoralised the militants.
- Pilgrims' Progress (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 20, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an Allahabad high court order restraining the Centre from giving subsidy to Haj pilgrims. While this may come as a relief to the 1.49 lakh Muslims booked for Mecca this year, it is in all probability a short-lived . . .
- For Unity’S Sake (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 20, 2006)
Leaving aside the angry rhetoric echoed by the opposition and nationalist party leaders who held a rally in Quetta on Monday, the other important message that came out loud and clear must be heeded: the provinces must be empowered and the policy of . . .
- Tourism Potential (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 20, 2006)
Federal Minister for Tourism Nilofar Bakhtiar has rightly pointed out that Pakistan has vast tourism resources in terms of nature, culture, religion and shopping and it is waiting to be promoted as ‘value for money’ destination for tourists from all . . .
- Kashmir Solution Within Reach: Musharraf (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
UN General Assembly session and President Musharraf’s visit are being covered jointly by Dawn’s correspondents Masood Haider, Anwar Iqbal and Qudssia Akhlaque
- Kashmir Solution ‘Within Reach’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Sep 20, 2006)
Musharraf tells UN Pakistan cannot accept N-discrimination
Border problems compounded by Afghan refugees
- President Asks Us To Put Its Weight Behind Pakistan-India Peace Process (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
President Pervez Musharaff has asked the United States to put its weight behind the Pakistan-India peace process. He was addressing a select group of what were described by an official as “policy influentials and opinion-makers” at a meeting held . . .
- Iaf In For Rare Presidential Peek (Telegraph, SUJAN DUTTA, Sep 20, 2006)
The Indian Air Force is set to conduct a rare review of its entire fleet by the President, the supreme commander of the armed forces, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations at a time when air headquarters is struggling to keep up the . . .
- Pm Tells Sceptics To Give Pakistan Pact A Chance (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Sep 20, 2006)
A proposed India-Pakistan pact to jointly fight terrorism deserves a fair trial, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, but would be threatened if Islamabad does not do more to curb militant groups.
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