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Articles 4221 through 4320 of 26855:
- Euphemisms In Troubled Times (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 26, 2006)
We live in a world of curious euphemisms. There are things we want to say at times but cannot. So we say them in different ways.
- Waziristan Militants Extend Ceasefire (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 26, 2006)
Militants in the North Waziristan have extended the ceasefire by another 15 days as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Maulana Fazlur Rehman has joined efforts to help clear some obstacles to an agreement for restoring peace in the . . .
- Pakistan's Awkward Balancing Act On Islamic Militant Groups (Washington Post, Pamela Constable, Aug 26, 2006)
For the past five years, Pakistan has pursued a risky, two-sided policy toward Islamic militancy, positioning itself as a major ally in the Western-led war against global terrorism while reportedly allowing homegrown Muslim insurgent groups to meddle . .
- China's Clandestine Nuclear Proliferation (Daily Excelsior, Srikanth Kondapalli , Aug 25, 2006)
Although (Weapons of Mass Destruction) WMD transfers to Iran date back to the 1980s, recent events have highlighted the challenges of such transfers.
- Role Of Pakistani Being Probed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
In the Mumbai train blasts investigation, the Anti-Terrorist Squad on Thursdaysaid that they are investigating role of the Pakistani national who was killed on August 22.
- The Undiminished Popularity Of A.Q. Khan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 25, 2006)
For the people of Pakistan, neither the charges against the scientist nor his own confession matter. The belief that he single-handedly made the bomb is widespread.
- Iran Seeks Concrete Guarantees, Timeline For Incentives’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Wants possible role in regional security arrangement
- Israeli Soldiers Move Into Gaza Town (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Israeli forces crossed into the Gaza Strip early Thursday in a raid that captured a local Hamas militant leader and left his brother dead near a Gaza border town, Palestinians witnesses and officials said.
- Freedom For Dozen On Flight Of Fiasco (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The F-16s were scrambled in vain. The 12 men offloaded from a Mumbai-bound US flight and detained in Amsterdam yesterday are of Indian descent but posed no terrorist threat, Dutch authorities said today.
- Turkish Desires (Telegraph, BHASWATI CHAKRAVORTY, Aug 25, 2006)
A dark, handsome and solitary man, physically fit but tragically deprived, a man of simple living and sophisticated pleasures, with an acute mind and a delicate touch in cooking, is an irresistible draw as a detective.
- India's Rigid Stand (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 25, 2006)
The news emanating from New Delhi is not positive and what is coming out can at best be called confusing. India's Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that things like joint control or joint . . .
- Israel Comes Off Second Best (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 25, 2006)
Israel's failure to crush Hizbollah has significant implications for the strategic situation in West Asia.
- Quota Protesters Lathicharged (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Aug. 24: Medicos and students today staged rallies and went on strike in different parts of the country, with police resorting to lathi-charges and using water canons to disperse protestors in Kolkata and Delhi.
- A State In Search Of Industries (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 25, 2006)
Industrial regeneration is now the buzzword in West Bengal. Ratan Tata called on Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on 18 May soon after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister to propose a Rs 1,000-crore investment in a small car project.
- Students Clash With Police Over Quota Bill (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Violent clashes broke out between students and police in the Indian capital on Thursday as protests flared over a government move to reserve more university seats for students from lower Hindu castes.
- Islamophobia Of Muslims (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Aug 25, 2006)
Two unidentified men on a motorcycle on Wednesday shot the editor of the Islamic journal, Ishraq, in front of the office of Al Mawrid Research Institute run by the country’s top Islamic scholar, Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, in Model Town Extension, Lahore.
- Are Asians Facing A Witch-Hunt In Mid-Air? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Aug 25, 2006)
In recent weeks, a number of people of Asian or Arab origin have been forced off flights in Europe and America. What these cases illustrate goes far beyond legitimate policing and security precautions.
- Haircut: Sgpc Seeks Saudi Action (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) today urged the Saudi Arabian authorities to probe racial hatred against Sikhs in the kingdom and the pressure being exerted on a doctor to "shave off his hair and take off his turban."
- Kk Among Two Top Hm Ultras Killed In Doda (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Security forces and police gunned down two top militants of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit including an ‘area commander’ belonging to the minority community at Kalihand, about 18 kms from Doda in early hours of this morning.
- Showdown In Lok Sabha (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The country’s highest legislature was witness to unprecedented scenes when RJD and JD(U) members virtually came to blows in the Lok Sabha today, necessitating two adjournments and the target of the attack, Prabhunath Singh, tendering his . . .
- Degeneration Of Modern Nations Into Tribalism (Hindu, Hywel Williams, Aug 25, 2006)
Colonial interference and Europe's failure to absorb minorities has led to a global decay of the state.
- Cpi Seeks Ban On 'Pesti' Colas (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Even as the Buddhadeb Bhattacharya government is defending cola companies, the CPI, a constituent of the Left Front, on Thursday sought a ban on Coca-Cola and Pepsi under the Food Adulteration Act.
- Not Fully Awake To Threat Of Terror (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Aug 25, 2006)
It took Underground blasts for UK to realise the menace at its doorstep; but no such realisation holds true for France, says Prafull Goradia.
- Anti-Quota Stir: 200 Held (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
More than 200 students were detained here on Thursday while protesting against the UPA government’s decision to introduce 27 per cent quota for the OBCs in government-aided and elite educational institutions.
- Reflecting The Divisive Mindset (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Aug 25, 2006)
Those who are familiar with the communal politics of the Muslim League before independence would not be surprised at the objection raised by Muslim leaders to the singing of Vande Mataram.
- Barbs Against The Congress (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
The Darul Uloom Deoband’s monthly journal, Mahnama Darul Uloom in an editorial in its latest issue has recognised the contribution of the Congress party in India’s independence, but has gone onto strongly criticise the economic policies of the regime.
- Beirut To Bali: The Echo The West Doesn’T Want To Hear (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
The Israeli attack on Lebanon and the ceasefire creating the perception of a Hezbollah victory in the minds of Muslim radicals worldwide could rekindle the threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia, or even raise it to new levels.
- No Progress In City Serial Blasts Probe (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Mumbai police said on Thursday that there was no headway in investigations into the July 11 serial blasts. The ATS released the sketch of an unclaimed body found in one of the blast sites to establish its identification.
- Pak Remains At Crossroads Of Terrorism (Deccan Herald, Mubashir zaidi, Aug 25, 2006)
Critics say Musharraf, an avowed ally in the war on terrorism, has much to do to end militancy.
- Voice Of Conscience (Deccan Herald, C V Aravind, Aug 25, 2006)
There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience, says John Warden. This statement rings true for one and all irrespective of caste, creed, religion or nationality.
- Price Of War Is Too High (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Aug 25, 2006)
Beirut-Larnaca: Siroco, a stately French warship dressed in grey, sails smoothly, silently into Beirut's nearly deserted harbour, flanked by her escort the anti-submarine frigate Montcalm.
- Life Is For A Cause (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Aug 25, 2006)
I DO not know why Pakistan has overreacted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s reiteration that if cross-border terrorism remains unabated the supporters of peace process would be weakened. I got frantic calls from TV stations in Karachi to react.
- Jihad Against Darrell Hair (Pioneer, ASHOK MALIK, Aug 25, 2006)
In the bizarre aftermath of Test cricket's first forfeiture - wherein the Pakistanis walked off the pitch, almost literally, at the Oval this past week and surrendered the game to England - there is an unfortunate tendency to see the episode within . . .
- Falling Off The Map (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
Grigori Perelman’s decision to decline the Fields Medal, awarded for his apparent solving of the Poincare Conjecture, set off shockwaves through the world of sciences. It shouldn’t really have been a surprise; he’s been living in near-isolation . . .
- The Born Again Terrorist (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
Less than a fortnight after Heathrow, another scare aboard a Northwest Airline flight has the world’s headlines. Perhaps we’d be less scared if we learnt more. There is no convenient ‘us’ and ‘them’ when it comes to terrorism. ‘Converts’ who join . . .
- Uti Employee, Died Of Injuries 11 Days After The Blasts (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
He had recently installed an AC in his flat at Borivali and wanted his mother to come over. Over a month has passed since Sanjay died of injuries in the 7/11 blasts but Rajarshi still regrets that she couldn’t keep his last wish.
- Tension Mounts As Dmdk Activists Raise A Banner Of Revolt In Villupuram (Hindu, A.V. Ragunathan, Aug 25, 2006)
Municipal operation of removing hoardings meets with resistance .
- Chamatkar: India’S Miracle Worker (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Aug 25, 2006)
Mumbai’s Meethi is the most speciously named river in geological history.
- On Quotas, Hasten Slowly (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 25, 2006)
The cabinet’s nod to the bill on OBC reservations in institutions of higher education has revived the spectre of 1990. The high emotive potential of the issue should have induced caution.
- Stalwart Ally Or Leading Jihadi? (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Aug 25, 2006)
At last, the realisation that Pakistan is running with the hare and hunting with the hounds has dawned on the US, says Anil Narendra.
- The Move Is Actually Against The President (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 25, 2006)
The combined Opposition has filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz with the National Assembly Secretariat in Islamabad on Wednesday, supported by a 30 count charge sheet.
- Shaukat Confident Against No-Confidence (Pakistan Observer, Mahmood Hussain, Aug 25, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat looks taller and more confident after the No- Confidence Motion moved in the National Assembly on Wednesday last by the Opposition.
- Challenges To Islam (Dawn, S.G. Jilanee, Aug 25, 2006)
An attempt is made here to touch upon some of the serious challenges exclusive to Islam. The first point that irks humans about religion, per se, is that religion tries to control and guide human conduct.
- The War In Lebanon (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Aug 25, 2006)
Doubtless the cease-fire in Lebanon is extremely fragile. The UN’s unambiguous condemnation of Israel’s commando raid on a Hezollah stronghold inside southern Lebanon as a “violation” of the Security Council’s unanimous resolution 1701 has not . . .
- Issues That Matter (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 25, 2006)
The opposition now seems finally united on a one-point agenda — the exit of the army from politics.
- Quota For Lower Castes Irks Indian Students (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Violent clashes broke out between students and police in the Indian capital on Thursday as protests flared over a government move to reserve more university seats for students from lower Hindu castes.
- Rise Of Women Ceos In Indian Industry (Business Standard, T Thomas, Aug 25, 2006)
Despite familial and societal restrictions, Indian women executives can perform better than their western counterparts.
- Indian Students Clash With Police Over Quota Bill (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Violent clashes broke out between students and police in the Indian capital on Thursday as protests flared over a government move to reserve more university seats for students from lower Hindu castes.
- Largest Hindu Temple Opens In Britain (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
Europe's largest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara has been opened to the public with a week-long festival during which priests will perform rituals to sanctify the shrine.
- Collapsing Peace (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 25, 2006)
The entreaties, backed by promises of more dollops of aid, made by US President George Bush and European heads of state seem to have fallen on deaf ears in Beirut with the Lebanese Government showing no serious signs of disarming Hizbullah.
- Rjd, Jd(u) Fight It Out In Lok Sabha (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed scenes similar to a “street fight” with Sadhu Yadav, the RJD MP and brother-in-law of Lalu Prasad, coming close to bashing up Prabhunath Singh of the JD(U) after the House was adjourned in the afternoon following . . .
- Sc: No Special Status For Institutions Run By Minorities (Times of India, Dhananjay Mahapatra, Aug 25, 2006)
Removing a general misconception, the Supreme Court has ruled that an institution managed by persons from the minority communities, on that fact alone, cannot be classified as a minority institution to claim privilege under the special provisions . . .
- Us Claims Killing Of 7 Al-Qaeda Men (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The U.S. military said American and Afghan forces killed seven suspected al-Qaida operatives Thursday after coming under fire during a raid in eastern Afghanistan. Police, however, claimed those killed were members of two families trying to resolve . . .
- Ls Degenerates Into 'Brawling Arena' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
An MP jumping over the desk to separate two others from coming to blows.
- Difficult Words (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Aug 25, 2006)
The irony is inescapable. Last Tuesday, the country mourned the death of the nonagenarian shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan in Varanasi.
- Opposition Boycotts Committee Meeting (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
All opposition parties on Thursday boycotted the first meeting of the Select Committee on the controversial Criminal Law Amendment (Protection of Women) Bill 2006 tabled by the government on Aug 21 amid strong protests by the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal . . .
- Lessons From The School (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 25, 2006)
Since the formation of the Muslim Anglo-Oriental College by Syed Ahmad Khan, now known as the Aligarh Muslim University, this educational institution had always been the nerve centre of the Muslims, and of the whole country.
- Cpm Democracy Sermon To Maoists (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 25, 2006)
The CPM has urged Indian Maoists to learn from their Nepalese comrades and accept multiparty democracy.
- Poet Of Poets (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Aug 25, 2006)
I wanted to do my masters in English literature from the Institute of English in Thiruvananthapuram. The only reason was that I wanted to be a student of Prof K. Ayyappa Panikker, who headed the institute those days.
- Voice Of Shakti (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 25, 2006)
The destinies of women can be extremely diverse. Some have freedom and power while others only survive. What they have in common, however, is an awakening sense of their potential political influence.
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- Odd Opposition To The Ode (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Aug 24, 2006)
How is it that Islamic leaders don't feel as threatened by terrorism as by the National Song?
- Tirumala Temple To Get A Sparkling Look (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Balalayam', performed every 12 years, to conclude on August 25 .
- Reddy Moves High Court For Cbi Probe Into His Charge (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Inquiry sought against Kumaraswamy, others
A group of persons had threatened closure of mines if money was not paid'
The illegal gratification sought ran into crores of rupees: Reddy.
- Naxals Attack Forest Office (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
20-member gang destroys documents, computer, wireless set
- Rmkv Launches Reversible Silk Sari With Four `Pallus' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
It can be worn in four ways and still looks different each time It can be worn in four ways and still looks different each time .
- Panel Submits Report On Chilkur Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Chief Minister urged to make report public The Government constituted the committee after devotees resisted the move of the Endowments Department to take over the Chilkur Balaji temple.
- Terrorism After Babri Demolition: Mulayam (Hindu, Atiq Khan, Aug 24, 2006)
Targeting Muslims and attacking madarsas as centres of "ISI activities" would weaken the country: CM.
- Enforcing The Peace: New Role For Indian Army In Lebanon (Asia Times, Seema Mustafa, Aug 24, 2006)
The Indian Army has no reservations about continuing as part of the strengthened United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, although a final decision is still to be taken by the government.
- Pak-Jordan Call For Israeli Pull-Out (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 24, 2006)
Pakistan and Jordan have called for immediate pull-out of Israeli troops from Lebanon to facilitate the deployment of multinational peace-keeping forces.
- Cancerous News Of Malignant Prostate (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 24, 2006)
The Government has announced that Dr A Q Khan, father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme is suffering from prostate cancer.
- Opp Submits No-Trust Move Against Pm (Pakistan Observer, Mahmood Hussain, Aug 24, 2006)
The Combined Opposition here on Wednesday submitted the No-Confidence Motion against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the National Assembly Secretariat.
- India Rules Out Joint Management Of Kashmir (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
India on Wednesday rejected the idea of joint management or joint control of divided Kashmir with Pakistan, saying a similar suggestion recently reiterated by President Gen Pervez Musharraf would impinge on India’s sovereignty over the disputed region.
- Ban On Wedding Meals And Other Bad Laws (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Aug 24, 2006)
One bad law — ban on wedding meals — the citizens of Pakistan have tacitly resisted since its enforcement in 1997 has been amended by parliament with near unanimity.
- Indian Minister Rejects Musharraf’S Proposals (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Says Kashmir an integral part of India
New Delhi disappointed by Islamabad’s inaction on terrorist outfits
- India Says Cbms With Pakistan Will Continue: (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Says Kashmir an integral part of India
New Delhi disappointed by Islamabad’s inaction on terrorist outfits
- Ngos Should Practise What They Preach (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Aug 24, 2006)
NGO activity being largely voluntary, overheads in such organisations should be minimal.
- Ramadoss’ Defence Of Colas Angers Mps (Asia Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 24, 2006)
Colas seem to be losing their fizz in India, with parliamentarians, environmentalists and ordinary citizens demanding a complete ban on carbonated drinks, which according to a recent study contains high quantities of pesticides, which are health hazards.
- Upa Holds Country To Ransom (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Aug 24, 2006)
Congress fails to realise that so far as appeasement is concerned, it's better to draw a line than to sign on the dotted line, says Anuradha Dutt.
- Thorn In The Side (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 24, 2006)
One of the most serious threats to India's security is from the proxy war unleashed against it on the eastern front, says Hiranmay Karlekar.
- National Song That Unites (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 24, 2006)
The ongoing controversy over Vande Mataram is an insult to our freedom movement and the nation as a whole.
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