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Articles 4921 through 5020 of 26855:
- Calibrate Response To Terrorism (The Financial Express, JANMEJAYA K SINHA, Aug 16, 2006)
Governments should ask people how, and at what cost, they would like to be protected
- Pakistan Denies Quake Charity Links To Terror Plot (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 16, 2006)
Charge cooked up to malign the country, says official
- Terror Plot Fallout (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 16, 2006)
The arrests of around 50 suspects in the United Kingdom and Pakistan whom investigators believe planned to blow up transatlantic airliners while in mid-flight as perhaps a sequel to 9/11 is a big relief in that it saved thousands of innocent lives.
- Hizbullah Defiance Of Israel Emboldens Us Fo (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
By surviving a ferocious month-long conflict with Israel, Hizbullah has foiled US-Israeli hopes of destroying the Lebanese Muslim group and emboldened its allies in Iran and Syria. The day after a tenuous UN truce took hold in Lebanon, Iran and . . .
- Jamaat-Ud-Dawa Defiant After Terror Charges (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Aug 16, 2006)
Lashkar-linked outfit's anti-West polemic intensifies after fund freeze
- The Global War Among Fascists (News International, Shireen M Mazari, Aug 16, 2006)
The Bush-Blair combine will never be satisfied with Pakistan, no matter what it does. That is why while Bush was effusive in his thanks to Blair on unveiling an alleged plot to blow up airliners across the Atlantic, there was no thanks coming . . .
- Celebrating What? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 16, 2006)
August 14, 2006, was the 59th anniversary of Pakistan. But exactly what did we celebrate or does no one care anymore.
- Indian Pm's Remarks (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 16, 2006)
In view of the renewed bilateral tensions produced by the Mumbai explosions only last month, perhaps it was to be expected that in yesterday's Independence Day address to the nation Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh repeated the "cross-border . . .
- Us Refuses Comment On London Plot (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
The US State Department has declined to get into the details of ongoing investigations into the London terror plot, stressing that authorities were working to address its origins and links, wherever they may lead, "whether that's in Pakistan or elsewhere.
- Now Pak Has No Excuse Left To Back Let (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Aug 16, 2006)
With investigations into the air terror plot ripping apart the charity cover of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s front, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Pakistan is being shorn of its last major argument to defend the outfit.
- Pak Wants ‘Evidence’ To Fight Terror (Tribune, K.J.M. Varma, Aug 16, 2006)
Pakistan today said it would be "unfortunate" if India allowed incidents of terrorism to undermine the peace process and suggested that it was not possible to cooperate with New Delhi "in the absence of evidence" about Pakistani involvement in . . .
- Stop Exporting Terror, Pak Told (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
In a tough message, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday asked Islamabad to stop the export of terror into India. Singling out terrorism and Naxalism as the main threat to internal security, Mr Singh promised the nation that no stone would be . . .
- India On Alert Mode Ahead Of Independence Day (New Indian Express, PTI, Aug 14, 2006)
Security forces were today put on heightened alert across the country and crack anti-terrorist commandoes were positioned at vital installations like nuclear plants and airports in the run up to the Independence Day after intelligence reports warned . . .
- Iranian President Launches Blog, Lambasts Us (New Indian Express, Reuters, Aug 14, 2006)
Iran's president has launched a Web log, using his first entry to recount his poor upbringing and ask visitors to the site if they think the United States and Israel want to start a new world war.
- 'Son Of Indian Immigrant, Qaeda Leader In Uk Among Suspects' (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The teenage son of a Muslim immigrant from India and suspected al-Qaeda leader in Britain are among the 24 people arrested in connection with the foiled plot to blow up the US-bound planes from the UK, according to a media report here.
- Sezs: Boon Or Bane? (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Aug 14, 2006)
The Union and State Governments have given green light to the establishment of about 25 Special Economic Zones by private players.
- Bangladesh Nabs Seven Militants (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
In a major crackdown against terrorist organisations, the Bangladesh police in Chittagong arrested seven militants, including an engineer and a sales manager.
- Cat Out Of The Bag (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 14, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to constitute the Sixth Pay Commission has quickened the drumbeat for higher pay in certain states.
- Chief Tantri Seeks New Managing Committee For Sabarimala Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Favours the conduct of a new Devaprasnam
Says `no' to remedial rituals for the recent Devaprasnam
Devaprasnam astrologer accused of going beyond his brief
- Devotees' Meet Stresses Need To Preserve Sabarimala's Sanctity (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
TDB, tantris, Pandalam Palace urged to sort out differences
- Security On Edge For Independence Day (Reuters, Palash Kumar, Aug 14, 2006)
Alarmed by blasts in Mumbai, a terrorist plot in Britain and a U.S. warning of a likely al Qaeda attack, India has raised security to its highest levels in years for this week's independence day anniversary.
- Cops Seize Luggage Of Suspected Let Terrorists (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
A team of Delhi police on Sunday took possession of luggage of the two suspected Lashka-e-Taiba terrorists, including a Pakistani, who were arrested in Delhi last week with two kg of RDX and detonators, police sources in Lucknow said.
- Wife Stands By Rape-Accused Mla (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Gaganjit Singh, Tamil Nadu governor S.S. Barnala’s son and Punjab legislator, was remanded in police custody for a day after he was accused of raping a domestic help-cum-masseuse hailing from Bengal.
- Jco, Militant’S Wife Killed In Valley (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
While militants today shot dead 20-year-old wife of a slain militant and left his sister-in-law critically wounded in a shootout in Shopian area of south Kashmir, a junior commissioned officer (JCO) of Army got killed in militants' late night ambush . . .
- Israel Big Thrust Before Truce (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Israeli troops battled Hizbollah guerrillas across southern Lebanon today and air strikes battered Beirut’s suburbs as the Israeli army pressed on with its offensive in the hours until a UN-brokered truce begins.
- Temple Gender Ceiling Cracks (Telegraph, M.R. Venkatesh, Aug 14, 2006)
Tamil Nadu has decided to give women a say in the way temples are run by bringing a law that will require religious institutions to give them at least one seat on trustee boards entrusted with administration.
- Let Dignity Replace Load Of Shame (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 14, 2006)
What is the most disgusting sight around us? It is scavengers carrying human and animal excreta in baskets on their heads.
- Pak Fails To Win Britain’S Faith (Telegraph, Amit Roy, Aug 14, 2006)
Although Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has been thanked by US President George W. Bush as well British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his home secretary John Reid, not everyone in Britain is convinced of Pakistan’s good faith in fighting . . .
- Britons Still In Terror Crosshairs (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Authorities warned Britons on Sunday to remain vigilant, saying they may still be in the crosshairs of Islamic terrorists after security forces foiled an alleged plot to bring down packed trans-Atlantic planes heading to the United States.
- Countrywide Alert Ahead Of Independence Day (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
After intelligence reports warned of possible suicide or car bomb attacks in the run up to the Independence Day, security forces were put on a heightened alert across the country and special anti-terrorists commandos were stationed at vital . . .
- Threat From Al-Qaida (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 14, 2006)
The US warning that Al-Qaida operatives may strike in a big way in India anytime before August 15 is not surprising.
- Candle In The Wind (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Aug 14, 2006)
At last,” I remarked when I received, from Lahore, an invitation to bring with me five more persons to join the Pakistan independence day celebrations. This was not from any big organisation. Still it reflected a thaw of sorts. Never had such a gesture be
- Reorganising The Intelligence Set-Up (Daily Excelsior, Vikramjit Singh, Aug 14, 2006)
We are a helpless nation to defend the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
- India, Pak To Go Ahead With Talks (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
India and Pakistan are expected to hold discussions on the Sir Creek border dispute this month amid assertions by officials here that technical-level parleys on various issues will go ahead despite the indefinite postponement of talks between foreign . .
- Nri Son Among Terror Suspects (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The teenaged son of a Muslim immigrant from India and a suspected al-Qaida leader in Britain are among the 24 persons arrested in connection with the foiled plot to blow up the US-bound planes from Britain, according to a media report here.
- The West And Pakistan: Will Things Change? (Tribune, Paul Richter, Aug 14, 2006)
The trail of evidence in the British terrorism investigation is leading to an uncomfortable question for the US administration:
- Natwar Is One Of Us (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Aug 14, 2006)
Middle-class Indians now like America. But, luckily for politicians, they still don’t appreciate its best qualities
- Waiting For Democracy (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Aug 14, 2006)
Lack of a stable political system in Pakistan even after 59 years of independence is a cause for concern.
- Does A Muslim Have The Right To Convert? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Malaysia is expecting a court ruling any day now that could shake society to its foundations: does a Muslim have the right to convert to another faith?
- Majority Of Pakistanis Support Loc As Border (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
More Pakistanis are willing to accept the conversion of the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir into an international border as a solution to the Kashmir problem, a survey indicates.
- 3 Terrorists Killed In J&k (Times of India, M Saleem Pandit, Aug 14, 2006)
As police beefs up security for Independence Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army took down three hardcore Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in an encounter at Ringpath in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.
- Israel, Hizbollah Dig In As Truce Takes Effect Today (Indian Express, Reuters, Aug 14, 2006)
Israeli troops battled Hizbollah guerrillas across southern Lebanon today on the eve of a UN-brokered truce, and the Israeli government said its forces would not withdraw until a stronger peacekeeping force arrived.
- Stt Paid Long-Term Capital Gains Is Exempt (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
A reader observes from the article "Search for the elusive simple tax return" in The Hindu dated June 12 that the long-term capital gains, on which STT (Securities Transaction Tax) is paid is stated to be exempt under Sec. 10(34). But it is exempt . . .
- Encounter On A Train (Indian Express, Seema Chisti, Aug 14, 2006)
When it came to a display of symbols of faith, I used to verge on the conservative. I thought of myself as a broad-minded, big city product. I was cynical about those who displayed symbols of their faith — a cross, a crocheted cap, or even a large bindi.
- I-Day Truths: With Every Stride, A Slide (Indian Express, Jagmohan , Aug 14, 2006)
If one surveys the six decades of independence, the picture that emerges is very enigmatic. One isn’t sure whether one should entertain hopes or fears about the country’s future.
- The Barbarians With Wings (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 14, 2006)
America's ‘Air Power' has caused social calamity far greater than any barbaric act in history.
- Yes Or No (Deccan Herald, Valson Thampu , Aug 14, 2006)
The ability to say ‘yes’ to constructive possibilities, even if the journey it implies seems difficult, is the essence of freedom.
- ‘Let Centre, Not States, Act On Colas’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Virtually endorsing the stand of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, his West Bengal counterpart Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Sunday said any ban on Coke and Pepsi should be enforced only by the Centre and individual states should not decide on . . .
- Is Salim Selling A Dream Or Mirage? (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Aug 14, 2006)
The CM’s reputation and West Bengal’s future depend on the project’s success
- New Terror Module Busted In Mumbai, 2 Men Held (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Investigators probing July 11’s serial blasts claim they have busted another terror module in the city with the arrest of two men, both allegedly former members of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).
- Thinking Out Of The Box (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
John Gray on Nobel laureate Amartya Sen’s meditation on human frailty, ‘Identity and Violence’.
- A Fresh Look At Partition (Deccan Herald, Suresh Menon, Aug 14, 2006)
Train to Pakistan, like its author, has endured well. So well, in fact, that it has placed itself beyond run-of-the-mill criticism.
- Towards An East Asian Model Of Diplomacy (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Aug 14, 2006)
The failure of the ASEAN leaders and their dialogue partners to reach a consensus on West Asia is traceable to the complexities generic to that region and the political composition of the ASEAN Regional Forum and the East Asia Summit.
- The Food Habits Of A Nation (Hindu, Yogendra Yadav, Aug 14, 2006)
Is India a predominantly vegetarian country? How are eating habits related to caste, community and region?The Hindu-CNN-IBN State of the Nation Survey throws fresh light on Indian attitudes to food, drink and tobacco.
- Some Cardinal Principles (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 14, 2006)
I should have realised that astrology's ardent advocates and adherents would take umbrage at my comments in what I wrote about The Hindu's coverage of the Sabarimala . . .
- ‘Tremendous Scope To Improve Mumbai’S Security...In Development, . . . (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 14, 2006)
Sharad Pawar wears many hats but is satisfied with being called agriculture minister. While speaking to Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief, The Indian Express, on NDTV 24x7’s Walk the Talk, Pawar tried on all his hats. He admitted to a white lie to . . .
- Back From The Brink (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 14, 2006)
Israel continues to demonstrate its contempt for international law by persisting with its military offensive against Lebanon even after the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the immediate cessation of . . .
- 6 Tourists Drown As Goa Lifeguards Strike Work (Indian Express, RAJU NAYAK, Aug 14, 2006)
A strike by lifeguards employed in Goa’s beaches for the past five days has claimed the lives of at least six tourists.
- Temple Tank In Thanjavur District Renovated (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
It was carried out under the self-sufficiency scheme by the District Rural Development Agency
- Terror In The Air (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Aug 14, 2006)
The terror threat is very real indeed, considering the audacity of the UK aircraft-bombing plot.
- Sri Shankara Shivacharya Swamiji Laid To Rest (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
A large gathering of followers attends funeral
- Biotechnology Study Best At Pg Level: British Expert (Hindu, K. Ramachandran, Aug 14, 2006)
``The PG course requires fundamental knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry"
Quality of Indian students quite high
Successful work in biotech research lies in mindset of working in high-end original areas
- Krishna Janmasthami Celebrations At Iskcon On Wednesday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The celebrations will commence at 4 a.m. at the society's Mysore centre
The idols of Sri Krishna Balarama, the presiding deities of the centre, will be decorated
The highlight of the day will be the elaborate mahaabhisheka to Sri Krishna Balarama .
- Floods Ravage Vadodara City Again (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Aug 14, 2006)
70,000 people evacuated from villages on the banks of the Mahi, the Vatrak and other rivers in spate .
- Area Of Darkness (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 14, 2006)
Rahul Ramagundam analyses the cause and effect of poverty and wretchedness, leading to social restlessness, in the heartland of Bihar.
- Terrorism Is The Core Issue (Pioneer, Irfan Husain, Aug 14, 2006)
For long, Pakistan has asked for solution to Kashmir before progress on other bilateral issues; after Mumbai blasts, it may have to alter its approach ------ Ever since 9/11, I have received dozens of e-mails from . . .
- ‘Indian Migrant Son A Suspect’ (Asian Age, PTI, Aug 14, 2006)
The teenage son of a Muslim immigrant from India and a suspected Al Qaeda leader in Britain are among the 24 people arrested in connection with the foiled plot to blow up US-bound planes from the UK, according to a media report here.
- Truce Hopes Emerge In Fog Of War (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Aug 14, 2006)
The buildup to the ceasefire, if it takes place at all in real terms, has been violent and bloody. Israel has redoubled its offensive against Lebanon with south Beirut coming in the line of fire again after a gap of a little over 24 hours.
- India In The Grip Of Naxalite Movements (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Aug 14, 2006)
Naxalite movements in India are gaining popularity, as a large faction of the country’s poverty-stricken population has begun approaching the communist groups rather than government officials to redress their grievances, said a former Indian . . .
- Abhinav Bindra (OutLook, G. Rajaraman , Aug 14, 2006)
Gloating in glory, India's first world shooting champion has set his next target.
- Maintain Decorum, Mr Ambanis (The Financial Express, RAJEEV DUBEY, Aug 14, 2006)
Ambani brothers’ petty squabbles dim the shine on the scions of India Inc’s first family.
- Bjp Lashes Out At Govt's 'Minorityism' (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The Manmohan Singh government’s proposal to keep the minority institutions out of the SC/ST/OBC quota regime had drawn fire from the BJP.
- 'Inshallah, Kashmir Will Become Part Of Pakistan' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
In her first major interview to the mainstream Indian media, the Dukhtaran-e-Millat leader reveals the Talibanesque mindset of a woman who's known as Malka-ul-Maut (Angel of Death)...
- Standing With ‘Islamic Fascists’ (News International, Jonathan Cook, Aug 14, 2006)
It occurred to me as I watched the story unfolding on my TV of a suspected plot by a group of at least 20 British Muslims to blow up planes between the UK and America that the course of my life and that of the . . .
- Iran Threatens To Quit Iaea (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Following the European Union, Iran has sought assistance from Ankara to resolve the crisis in Lebanon, the Turkish website Zaman reported.
- War Of Extermination (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 14, 2006)
The current events in the occupied Palestine and Lebanon once again have shown the utter moral bankruptcy of western nations and their hypocrisy.
- Mullahs Cannot Win Battle Of Veil For Women (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Aug 14, 2006)
Of all people, Gamal al Banna, a brother of the founder of Egypt’s Ikhwan al Muslimun, Hasan al Banna, has declared that “neither the Quran nor the authentic Sunnah demands that women wear the hijab or cover their hair”.
- The Garden Of Forking Paths (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Reading Pankaj Mishra’s Temptations of the West is like undertaking one of those long journeys that the author himself probably likes to embark on. There are high roads, forking paths that branch out of the high road, culverts and the occasional . . .
- Nation Celebrates Independence Day Today (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The nation will celebrate its 59th Independence Day on August 14, in a befitting manner with traditional zeal, enthusiasm and renewed pledge to make the country prosperous and strong.
- Finding Common Ground (News International, Amartya Sen, Aug 14, 2006)
Forcing people into boxes of singular identity is a feature also of many of the high theories of cultures and civilisations that are quite influential right now. These theories do not advocate or condone violence — far from it.
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