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Articles 2821 through 2920 of 26855:
- Maids Of The Moors (Hindu, Usha Mukunda, Sep 17, 2006)
A visit to Haworth sheds light on the life of the Bronte sisters.
We stood there marvelling at the spirit of the sisters who wrote such masterpieces while living in such a dark and heavy atmosphere.
- Sculptural Perfection (Hindu, Aruna Chandaraju, Sep 17, 2006)
The Somnathpur temple is one of the most exquisite specimens of Hoysala temple art.
- It — Some Issues In Stress Management (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 17, 2006)
This is with reference to N. Gopalakrishnan's article "IT boom — boon or bane?" (Open Page, September 3).
- Where The Past Still Lives (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
It is very difficult to escape the past in Mussoorie, pervaded by a genteel colonial air.
- ``Pope Should Withdraw Remarks'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
The Rajasthan unit of Jamat-e-Islami Hind on Saturday demanded that Pope Benedict XVI retract his `controversial' remarks on Islam.
- Protracted Dawn (Hindu, Mike Marqusee, Sep 17, 2006)
While there is no end in sight to the war on terror, the living conditions of the Afghans have only worsened in the last five years.
- Beyond The Urgent (Hindu, Anita Joshua, Sep 17, 2006)
Edward Luce, former South Asia bureau chief of Financial Times, talks about his book on India and on aspects of modern Indian political life.
- Nam Change, Anyone? (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Sep 17, 2006)
On the eve of the NAM summit in Havana, that Vatican of anti-Americanism, go to Google and see how many cities in the entire world still have a boulevard, or a landmark named after Tito.
- The Bad Manners Of Talk-Show Hosts (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Sep 17, 2006)
This column appears before TV news goes into overdrive over two of the most puzzling questions to have ever confronted the Indian media.
- When Routine Meets Gyaan (Deccan Herald, Sonya Dutta Choudhury, Sep 17, 2006)
The book fails to rise above the mundane and remains just a daily diary of pop philosophy and pasted-on history.
- A Prayer In Fudomyoo’S Shrine (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Harish Bhat tells us the story about how Naritasaan Temple, shrine of Fudomyoo in Japan was born.
- Mahant’S Resignation Face-Saving Exercise, Says Board Ceo (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Mahant Deependra Giri, custodian of Chhari Mubarak of Lord Shiva, has cited “the raising of artificial Shivalingam having hurt the sentiments of pilgrims and the decision to preserve the holy Lingam through artificial means” as reasons, among others, for
- War On Terror (Tribune, Vijai Singh Mankotia , Sep 17, 2006)
India, like most other secular democracies, is being targeted by terrorist organisations, primarily Islamic fundamentalists, who are generally sponsored by Pakistan’s ISI and Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda. Ironically, our neighbours like Pakistan,
- Don't Look To Politicians For Peace (The Economic Times, Jeffrey D Sachs, Sep 17, 2006)
Despite the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, the risks of a widening war in the Middle East remain.
- Pervez Tells India To Seize Opportunity (Asian Age, PTI, Sep 17, 2006)
Hours ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here, Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf said a "historic opportunity" existed for the two sides to "close the chapter of tensions" and asserted that Islamabad was determined to . . .
- Crybaby India (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 17, 2006)
If India is, as its leaders like to say, the "biggest victim of terrorism", why doesn't the wide world know about it? It's a story of a diplomatic McFailure.
- Pope Sorry, Muslims Say Not Enough (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Pope Benedict is sorry Muslims were offended by a speech that provoked fury in the Islamic world and led to calls for the leader of the Catholic church to apologise personally, the Vatican said today.
- 'Understand The Correct Meaning' (OutLook, Editorial, Outlook, Sep 17, 2006)
Vatican says the Pope "sincerely regrets that certain passages of his address could have sounded offensive to the sensitivities of the Muslim faithful, and should have been interpreted in a manner that in no way corresponds to his intentions". Updates
- 5 Churches Attacked In West Asia (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Palestinians wielding guns, firebombs and lighter fluid attacked four churches in the West Bank town of Nablus on Saturday, while gunmen opened fire at a fifth in Gaza, following remarks by Pope Benedict XVI that many Muslims view as disparaging.
- Draft Declaration To Raise Taliban Aid Issue (Asian Age, V.S.CHANDRASEKAR, Sep 17, 2006)
In a formulation that can still cause discomfort to Pakistan, the draft declaration of the Nonaligned Movement disapproves of support to Taliban from "whichever" source, an apparent reference to Islamabad, and has deleted some description of terror . . .
- Palestinian Churches Attacked After Pope Remarks (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Palestinian gunmen attacked churches in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Saturday after a day of protests against comments Pope Benedict made about Islam.
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Pope Is Right On Islam (Pioneer, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 17, 2006)
At the height of the war in Lebanon two months ago, an assortment of Arabs, British Muslims, radical socialists and bleeding heart liberals marched through the streets of London with placards proclaiming "we are all Hezbollah." Since Pope Benedict . . .
- Indo-Pak Merry-Go-Round (Pioneer, Tarun Basu , Sep 17, 2006)
* Starts again, this time in Havan
* PM to visit Pak, Secys will meet in Delhi soon
* Mumbai blasts condemned; Jt counter-terror body to be set up
- Khajuraho Flies Back On Indian Map (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 17, 2006)
As the plane banks for the last time before hitting the small runway of Khajuraho, the rain clouds clear.
- Temple On Agenda, Vhp Targets Sonia (Asian Age, Venkat Parsa, Sep 17, 2006)
Signalling the return to hardline Hindutva line, the VHP on Saturday formally revived the Ayodhya issue and targeted Congress president Sonia Gandhi, accusing her of seeking to divide the Sant Samaj through Dwarka Shankaracharya, Swami Swaroopanand . . .
- Sensex At 12,000: Rally Thin (Business Line, Raghuvir Srinivasan, Sep 17, 2006)
1,664 stocks trading below April 20 level
Banking, auto components and tyre stocks are leading the current rally; some banking stocks such as Bank of India and Bank of Baroda are trading more than 20 per cent higher than their prices on April 20.
- Befitting Honour For Shabana Azmi (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Sep 17, 2006)
Shabana Azmi looked different than other members whenever she raised an issue or participated in a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
- Nam Meet "Historic" Chance For India, Pak: (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Hours ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said a "historic opportunity" existed for the two sides to "close the chapter of tensions."
- Tata Tea: Wait And Watch (Business Standard, Niraj Bhatt, Sep 17, 2006)
Tata Tea plans to fund its equity requirement of Rs 890 crore to buy 30 per cent in Glaceau through a preferential allotment to the parent, Tata Sons, which will fetch it between Rs 420-460 crore. It may raise more funds by selling some of its . . .
- Govt Plans 30 Iiits To Tackle Manpower Crunch (Business Line, Priyanka Vyas , Sep 17, 2006)
Involves an expenditure of Rs 3,000 cr; in talks with industry
Facts and figures
India contributes a significant 28 per cent to the total talent pool of knowledge workers globally. It will be besieged by a severe skill shortage of 5,00,000 . . .
- Pre-Marriage Hiv Tests To Be Made Voluntary In Goa (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
In a departure from its earlier stand, making it compulsory for a couple to take an HIV test before entering wedlock, Goa Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane has said the tests would now be voluntary.
- Noam Chomsky On The Origins Of Terrorism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 17, 2006)
Mi linguist and perhaps the best known critic of US policies of the current generation, Noam Chomsky, speaks to Saad Sayeed on, among other things, the origins of terrorism, Kashmir, Lebanon, his friendship with the late Eqbal Ahmed and the role . . .
- Back To The Future (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
The ill-fated Women's Protection Bill has created quite a stir. The genesis of the bill, according to the cynics, is that the president wanted it passed before he arrived in the United States so that he could show the world just how well stocked . . .
- Over The Top (News International, Masood Hasan, Sep 17, 2006)
To use such a title for what is essentially the country we now live in would be doing a grave injustice to the many intelligent, humane and largely peaceful apes that inhabit this world with us, though had they been located in our territories we . . .
- Battle With Darkness (News International, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 17, 2006)
When they, the recipients of donated kidneys, lit their candles and raised them in the courtyard of the Karachi Press Club on Friday evening, the sight was truly inspiring.
- Blame Game (News International, Ajmal Shams, Sep 17, 2006)
While the atmosphere still remains relatively tense as far as the relations between neighbouring Afghanistan and Pakistan are concerned, a window of opportunity remains open in terms of a number of commonalities that define geo-politics in the two . . .
- Hyderabad Disaster (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 17, 2006)
A 22-page report by the US state department has given mixed reviews on religious freedom, or lack thereof, in Pakistan.
- Religious Freedom (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 17, 2006)
A 22-page report by the US state department has given mixed reviews on religious freedom, or lack thereof, in Pakistan. To be fair, the US is hardly in a position to be commenting on rights abuses in other countries but that qualifier aside, the . . .
- Mahathir Pleads For Nuclear Muslim World (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 17, 2006)
Expressing deep concern over plight of the Muslims all over the world, former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Bin Mohammad has urged Muslim States to keep them well equipped with state-of-the-art weapons including nuclear to deter aggression and . .
- From The Pages Of History (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 17, 2006)
The Government of India has ordered 25 British light jet fighters – the Folland ”Gnat”. They will also manufacture ”Gnats” under licence in India at the Hindustan Aircraft Works in Bangalore.
- Navy To Have Second Base Near Visakhapatnam (Hindu, Santosh Patnaik, Sep 17, 2006)
The futuristic base to be set up between Rambilli and Elamanchili .
- Musharraf, Sing Hold Talks On Kashmir (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held “historic” talks on the disputed Kashmir region, on the sidelines of a developing-world summit in Havana.
- Commercial Attaches Need More Motivation (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 17, 2006)
I a written reply during the Question Hour in the National Assembly on Friday, Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar said that Pakistan has Commercial Attaches in 36 countries, who are supposed to boost foreign trade and increase foreign exchange . . . .
- `Ensure Proper Lpg Supply' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Headquarters Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner M. Onkarmurthy said on Saturday that LPG distributors should ensure proper supply of domestic gas cylinders.
- Musharraf And Manmohan Agree To Resume Peace Talks (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Direct foreign secretaries to meet in New Delhi soon
Agree on mechanism to identify terror threats
Decide to facilitate implementation of agreements on LoC
Indian prime minister accepts invitation to Pakistan
- Musharraf For ‘Closing Chapter Of Tension’ With India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2006)
Hours ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said that a “historic opportunity” existed for the two sides to “close the chapter of tension” and that Islamabad was determined to pursue the . . .
- Papal Fallibility (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 17, 2006)
The Pope perhaps did not imagine that an erudite lecture delivered to the university where he once taught that included a reference to a dialogue between a 600-year-old Byzantine emperor and a Persian Muslim would become the latest spark to . . .
- Terror's Forgotten Victim (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Sep 17, 2006)
Between 2001 and August 2006, India lost 23,753 people to terrorism. Tens of thousands of others were maimed and injured. Hundreds of thousands were bereaved. Millions of lives were disrupted. The direct and developmental costs of this terrorism . . .
- Concepts Of Justice (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Sep 17, 2006)
The likes of Robin Hood, who rob the rich and give to the poor, believe that their transactions are just.
- Is ‘Islamic’ Protest Against Pope Benedict Xvi’S Remarks Justified? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Sep 17, 2006)
The speech by Pope Benedict XVI at the University of Regensburg in Germany on September 12 has enraged the Muslim world on account of the allegedly negative remarks it contained on Islam and the concept of jihad.
- Musharraf Feels Heat Of India’S Blame-Game (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 17, 2006)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that India should stop the ‘blame-game’ and should adopt a ‘constructive approach’ towards Pakistan.
- Pope’S Indiscretion (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 17, 2006)
Muslims from Indonesia to Morocco have reacted angrily to Pope Benedict XVI’s unfortunate remarks against Islam.
- Wanted: A Cadaver Law (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 17, 2006)
Since its inception 20 years ago the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation has performed 1,800 successful kidney transplants, all of which were donated by patients’ families.
- Nam Change, Anyone? (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Sep 16, 2006)
On the eve of the NAM summit in Havana, that Vatican of anti-Americanism, go to Google and see how many cities in the entire world still have a boulevard, or a landmark named after Tito.
- Crybaby India (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 16, 2006)
If India is, as its leaders like to say, the "biggest victim of terrorism", why doesn't the wide world know about it? It's a story of a diplomatic McFailure. Instead of aggressively pillorying Pakistan, a project that could result in fewer Diwali . . .
- India Of Our Dreams? (Daily Excelsior, V.Y. Kantak, Sep 16, 2006)
What was all this tamasha about celebrating the 100th anniversary of Satyagraha, a movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa for truth and non-violence?
- Terror's Forgotten Victim (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, Sep 16, 2006)
Between 2001 and August 2006, India lost 23,753 people to terrorism. Tens of thousands of others were maimed and injured. Hundreds of thousands were bereaved. Millions of lives were disrupted. The direct and developmental costs of this terrorism would . .
- War On Terrorism Is Equally Poised (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 16, 2006)
India's campaign to expose Pakistan as a terror source has met with mixed results. There is enough evidence that Islamabad is the hub of terrorism, yet it continues to remain an ally of the US
- Indian Mp In March For A Hindu Nepal (Statesman, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Sep 16, 2006)
Yogi Adityanath, BJP MP from Gorakhpur, threw his weight behind two die-hard royalist former generals of Nepal army, as they led a “Hindu march” in the heart of the capital today, defying prohibitory orders to demand that Nepal become a Hindu . . .
- Freedom Of Faith, At Last? (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The two-day session Gujarat Assembly beginning on Monday will see an amendment to the Freedom of Religion Act, 2003 which made forced conversion illegal.Under the new provisions anyone wanting to convert from one sect of a religion to another sect . . .
- Nam Must Stand United In Fight Against Terror: Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Warning that NAM cannot be ambiguous on the issue of terrorism if it wants to be relevant, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told its leaders to unitedly fight the scourge and not allow the forces of extremism to distract the world’s attention . . .
- There Is Freedom From Fear (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 16, 2006)
Thinking born out of fear is always negative and destructive. A fearful man is incapable of right thinking; fear dulls his mind and heart; his thinking becomes blunted.
- The Bad Manners Of Talk-Show Hosts (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Sep 16, 2006)
This column appears before TV news goes into overdrive over two of the most puzzling questions to have ever confronted the Indian media. First, what was Sanjay Dutt doing with that AK-47? Second, just where is the India-Pakistan peace process heading? . .
- Bush And Musharraf To Meet On Sept 22 (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Us President George W Bush will meet his Pakistani counterpart Pervez Musharraf on September 22 when the latter travels to the US to attend the UN general assembly session, the White House announced on Thursday.
- Pm Downplays Havana Hype: ‘Don’T Expect Much From My Meeting With Musharraf’ (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Sep 16, 2006)
Set to meet Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the NAM Summit tomorrow morning, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought to play down expectations.
- Cm Questions Two Cds’ Authenticity (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday launched a counter attack against the Opposition Congress leaders who have urged the governor to dismiss his government in the wake of mining bribery episode.
- The Blunder That Cost The War On Terror (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 16, 2006)
Leaving Afghanistan unfinished and starting the Iraq war has not only let the Taliban and its Pakistani supporters off the hook, but radicalised world opinion against the US and spawned several little al Qaidas
- Chinese & Islamic (Frontline, PALLAVI AIYAR, Sep 16, 2006)
Orthodoxy among Chinese Muslims is on the rise but Chinese Islam retains characteristics that set it apart.
- Recism In The Air (Frontline, Hasan Suroor, Sep 16, 2006)
Asian travellers are being searched for 'terror signs' in Britain's covert racial profiling.
- Bush Must Visit Malegaon, Says Gowda (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
There's a lesson to be learnt from the 9/8 twin explosions in Malegaon. And that lesson, says former Prime Minster HD Deve Gowda, is for US President George W Bush.
- Pope’S Jihad Remarks Spark Muslim Anger (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Muslims deplored today remarks on Islam by Pope Benedict and many of them said the Catholic leader should apologise in person to dispel the impression that he had joined a campaign against their religion.
- Take A Test First To Live In Australia (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Immigrants to Australia will now be required to pass an English language test and wait for four years instead of three to qualify for citizenship, according to a new government proposal for tougher immigration laws.
- Australia Mulling Citizenship Test: Pm (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Australia plans to tighten its immigration requirements by making would-be citizens pass a compulsory test assessing their English skills and knowledge of Australian history, Prime Minister John Howard said on Friday.
- In Cold Storage? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 16, 2006)
There is no doubt that we will continue to hear cheerful promises from the government from time to time, but for all practical purposes the women’s rights bill is now in cold storage.
- Us Endorses Waziristan Peace Deal (Dawn, Anwar Iqbal, Sep 16, 2006)
The United States believes that the agreement the government recently signed with pro-Taliban tribal chiefs in Waziristan has the ‘potential to work’.
- Fazal’S Proposal Worth Consideration (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 16, 2006)
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Secretary-General of the MMA, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has asked the Government to defer presentation of the Women Protection Bill in the National Assembly for an indefinite period in order to reach . . .
- On Mps' Salary Hike (Frontline, Era Sezhiyan, Sep 16, 2006)
It is high time that a high-level national commission was set up to consider the changes in the remuneration and facilities of MPs.
- Pakistan, China Vow To Expand Strategic Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
Pakistan and China on Friday vowed to further strengthen their strategic relationship and to expand it further in all areas including defence, security, energy and science and technology.
- Sensex Regains 12,000 Peak (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 16, 2006)
The Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) on Friday recaptured the 12,000 peak, which it had first climbed on April 20 but had to beat a retreat, after the market meltdown in May.
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