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Articles 8821 through 8920 of 26855:
- Blood In Kashmir (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 14, 2006)
The sudden spurt in terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir cannot be wished away as the annual spike that occurs with the onset of summer.
- Biblical (Telegraph, Stephen Hugh-Jones, Jun 14, 2006)
Among the merits of an English boarding-school education 60-odd years ago was an unlikely one:
- More Is Good (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 14, 2006)
In Quetta on Sunday, Saleem Saifullah Khan provided both an answer to many of the problems the provinces in Pakistan are faced with and a reason why this seemingly right answer cannot be applied.
- Pml-N For Polls Under Neutral Govt (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the PML-N here on Tuesday resolved to speed up its struggle for the establishment of a neutral caretaker government in the country to conduct credible elections through an independent and effective Election . . .
- Population Welfare To Be Included In Syllabus (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The Sindh government has decided to introduce population welfare as a subject in the syllabus of secondary and higher secondary education, says Sindh Population Welfare Department Secretary Mohammad Mohsin Qureshi.
- Galvanising Judicial System (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 14, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the government is working to improve judicial system for ensuring speedy and fair justice to the people within the minimum possible time. Addressing the office bearers of Bar Associations from all over the . . .
- Death Of A Bigoted Militant (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Jun 14, 2006)
Two months ago, The Washington Post, citing “internal military documents and officers familiar with the programme”, reported:
- The Transformative Power Of Faith (The Economic Times, VITHAL C NADKARNI, Jun 14, 2006)
In his new book Breaking the Spell philosopher Daniel Dennett blames religion for many of the worst evils of our century.
- 'Endorse, Reinforce N-Deal' (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Michael A Levi is the lead author of US-India Nuclear Cooperation: A Strategy Moving Forward, a Council On Foreign Relations report, which could define the fate of the India-US nuclear deal now being debated in the US Congress.
- Does The Mha Need To Change Tack? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 14, 2006)
The upsurge in left-wing violence in a number of states currently poses the most serious threat to India’s internal security.
- Labourers’ Killer Among 6 Militants Killed (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Six militants including a killer of nine labourers were killed in separate encounters at Pampore, Handwara and Uri today while as militants shot at and injured a BSF trooper in Sopore.
- Kulgam Massacre (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 14, 2006)
It is a cause of acute discomfort that nine Nepalese and Bihari labourers have been shot in cold blood in Kulgam in the south of the Valley.
- World Cup Unity In West Bank (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 14, 2006)
It is about the only issue Israelis and Palestinians can agree upon. The TV subscription rates to watch the football World Cup are too high.
- Of Gandhian Ideals (Deccan Herald, A J Thomas, Jun 14, 2006)
...and human relationships that have not really changed much in their essence.
- A Surface Encounter (OutLook, Swapan Dasgupta, Jun 14, 2006)
There is a view, forcefully articulated by a shrinking band of ex-colonials in London’s gentleman’s clubs, that Calcutta was created and lovingly nurtured by the . . .
- Crisis Blows Over As Coalition Government Defers Discussion . . . (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Jun 14, 2006)
Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and others spend four hours on Tuesday trying to save the Government
The partners are not seeing eye-to-eye on the issue
Cabinet meeting commences five hours late
- Where Leaders Come To Learn (Deccan Herald, Manu N Kulkarni, Jun 14, 2006)
The country's political and academic institutions must take firm efforts to groom future leaders
- Giving It Back (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 14, 2006)
New Delhi has finally chosen to prick the rather thin bubble of justification that Pakistan has constructed for itself in the parts of Jammu and Kashmir that it controls.
- Putting The ‘He’Art Back Into Art (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Lalitha Ubhayaker’s centre for the arts is a place where young people can nurture their talents. Githa U Badikillaya finds out more.
- Joining The War (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Jun 14, 2006)
Canada has joined the counter-terrorism club. Should India, which has paid dearly in the fight against terrorism for at least two decades, say “Welcome!”?
- A Crown Full Of Feathers! (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The journal of Babur provides an insight into the life of an emperor and doubles as a record of history from the hand that made it!
- Taxman Cites The Law On Bachchan (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The income-tax department today refused to confirm or deny if any fresh notices had been sent to Amitabh Bachchan and his family members, but said an “aggrieved” party could always approach the courts of law.
- Hindu Temple In Lahore Demolished (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The only Hindu temple in Lahore has been demolished to pave the way for the construction of a multi-storied commercial building.
- Suicides At Guantanamo (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 14, 2006)
Far from being a “good public relations move” for the “jihadi cause”, as one US State Department official dubbed it, suicide by three prisoners at the US detention centre in Guantanamo speaks of the level of despair felt by the inmates.
- Of Connecting Global Notes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
The musical odyssey of Prem Joshua touches all genres, including remixes. His music is one that comes straight from the soul, says Utpal Borpujari
- Azad Kashmir: Longing For Normality (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2006)
Most visitors to the earthquake-devastated areas in Azad Kashmir come away with a distinct impression that while the victims are showing great courage and resilience in rebuilding their shattered lives and broken houses brick by . . .
- Safety Commission (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jun 14, 2006)
The establishment of the National Public Safety Commission mandated by the Police Order of 2002 is a belated but positive development as far as monitoring the performance of various law-enforcement agencies is concerned.
- Plenty Of Enemies To Go (Deccan Herald, Thomas L Friedman, Jun 14, 2006)
Al-Zarqawi reminds us that open societies are threatened by his kind of ruthless jihadists
- A `Temple Of Learning' Inaugurated (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Sri Jnanakshi Vidyaniketan gets a new building
- Bsnl To Set Up 24-Hour Help Desk (Hindu, Santosh Patnaik, Jun 13, 2006)
To provide information and clarifications sought by customers
Required infrastructure is in place and will be operational in two months
Complaints can also be booked through the Help Desk
Response by voice will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Nlc Inks Pact With German Company And Iit-Madras (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
The research collaboration is to replenish ground water level
"Simple rainwater harvesting technique will not serve the purpose"
NLC has already adopted a technology successfully to recharge water level at two natural points
- For Beijing, Terrorist And Victim Are Same (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 13, 2006)
China holds the key to containing Islamist terror in Asia, but its backing of Pakistan to countervail India does not augur well, says Cecil Victor.
- Lessons For The League (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Jun 13, 2006)
Iuml's defeat in the Kerala Assembly election reflects its alienation from the poor masses who form its social base ---- Mr E Ahamad, the Minister of State for External Affairs, remains in office not because he has no reason to resign.
- Plaza Blown Up, 24 Tribesmen Held In Bara (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Authorities in Bara on Monday dynamited a multi-storey plaza and arrested at least 24 Zakhakhel tribesmen during an operation against activists of Lashkar-i-Islam.
- J&k's Summer Of Death And Grief (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Jun 13, 2006)
UPA Government's soft approach towards terrorism has only encouraged the jihadis to strike with greater venom and ferocity, says Anil Narendra
- Gwadar’S Rich Potential (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 13, 2006)
The government’s plan to set up an export processing zone in Gwadar with a 15-year tax holiday as an incentive for potential investors is a step in the right direction.
- Imam's Call To Party (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 13, 2006)
Bukhari dreams of Muslim votes----Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari of Delhi's Jama Masjid is being truthful when he says that 'secular' parties have treated India's Muslims as nothing more than a vote-bank to be tapped at the time of elections through . . .
- Bjp's Yayati Syndrome (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jun 13, 2006)
Some time after the arrest of the Kanchi Acharyas, the BJP think-tank hosted a talk where an ideologue defended the greatest civilisational insult Hindu India has suffered since the assassination of Guru Tegh Bahadur by a rabid Islamist ruler.
- Ten Killed In Two Militant Attacks In J&k (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Picking on soft targets, militants on Monday killed 10 persons, including seven Nepalese labourers, and injured four Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, in two major strikes in Jammu and Kashmir.
- One Killed In Blast At Digboi (Hindu, Sushanta Talukdar, Jun 13, 2006)
Security intensified, borders sealed in Assam
Five of the injured have been shifted to Dibrugarh Medical College Hospital
Members of ULFA-appointed People's Consultative Group likely to meet on Tuesday
- Conductor Killed, 35 Hurt As Blasts Rock Jammu Bus Stand (Hindu, Luv Puri , Jun 13, 2006)
Three grenade explosions rocked the main general bus stand here on Monday morning, killing one person and injuring 35 others. The blasts occurred 1.5 km away from the MAM stadium, first base camp for the Amarnath Yatra.
- The Wrong Aroma (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 13, 2006)
The commerce ministry’s move to notify “Super Basmati” (developed originally in Pakistan) as an approved Indian variety of Basmati for export may have gone down well with exporters, who sense a new trade opportunity, but it is fraught with certain . . .
- Voting From Abroad (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 13, 2006)
The government’s plans to give voting rights to NRIs fulfils a long-standing demand of the Indians living abroad and is likely to be welcomed within the country as well.
- Sc Rejects Pleas Against ‘The Da Vinci Code’ (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
The Supreme Court today dismissed two PIL petitions for ban on Hollywood movie ''The Da Vinci Code'', which has already been prohibited by five states on the ground that it hurt the sentiments of Christians and can create a law and order problem.
- Incumbent Assembly To Elect President, Says (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
PML Secretary-General Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that the incumbent assembly would elect the president and the election would be held according to the schedule.
- North Korea Flexes Missile Muscle To Grab Us (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
North Korea’s preparations for possible long-range missile tests, its first in nearly a decade, may be an attempt to grab the attention of a US government distracted by its nuclear row with Iran, experts said Monday.
- British Police Hit On 'Bungled' Terror Raid (Christian Science Monitor, Tom Regan, Jun 13, 2006)
Muslim groups protest 'rising Islamophobia' as government admits to erosion of community trust.
- Case For Provincial Autonomy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 13, 2006)
The federal minister for inter-provincial coordination struck the right note when he called for maximum autonomy to enable the provinces to run their own affairs.
- It Can Make Filing I-T Returns Easy (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Jun 13, 2006)
India, home to the globally respected IT professionals and software companies, should not make it difficult to file income-tax returns, as will happen with the new Form 2F. With some thought, filing returns and paying the tax can be made totally . . .
- Tv Channels And The Hudood Debate (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 13, 2006)
The current debate about the abolition of Hudood laws is throwing up an interesting array of opinion.
- India-Japan Ties: More Hay To Make From The Rising Sun (Business Line, AJAY KHANNA, Jun 13, 2006)
Given India Inc's newfound confidence in its ability to compete globally, it can look at Japan as much as a market as a source of knowhow and finance. "Incredible India" is finding increasing resonance in Japan, too.
- Treatise On Gaudiya Vaishnavism (Hindu, V.K.S.N. Raghavan, Jun 13, 2006)
This book covers a wide range of topics connected with Chaitanya's philosophy namely, Gaudiya Vaishnavism, besides the systems of Ramanuja, Madhva, Nimbarka and Vallabha.
- Banks Gypping Us, Cry Bhopal Victims (Tribune, RASHEED KIDWAI, Jun 13, 2006)
The survivors of the world’s worst industrial disaster are now accusing banks of tricking them out of part of their compensation money.
- A Tunnel Without An End (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 13, 2006)
The 460-plus men in Guantánamo Bay have been held for longer than four years. Only 10 have been charged with a crime. Not one has had a trial. The men are not allowed to visit or speak with family or friends.
- Thought-Provoking Essays (Hindu, K. S. Parthasarathy, Jun 13, 2006)
All the 22 articles in this volume are by those who lived in 20th Century India.
- Print Pick (Hindu, KALA KRISHNAN RAMESH , Jun 13, 2006)
Books at Fabmall.com, new and old
- Riddle Of Life (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Probing the enigma of life has been the prime quest of man since time immemorial. Religion, philosophy, science or reason has yet to postulate a satisfactory explanation in this regard.
- One Killed In Jammu Grenade Attack (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
One person was killed and 29 others injured when the militants hurled three grenades in a row at the crowded bus stand situated in Jammu this morning.
- Long On Promises, Short On Delivery: The Budget For 2006-07 (Dawn, Shahid Kardar, Jun 13, 2006)
The manner in which the budget speech in the National Assembly was delivered the other day, one was left wondering if it was connected with the budget for the year 2006-07 or an act of mocking at the performance of previous civilian governments with . . .
- Shaukat’S Concern For Peoples’ Welfare (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 13, 2006)
After a surprise visit to a Utility Store in Islamabad the other day, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz ventured to have a personal feel of the prices of essential commodities at an Itwar Bazaar on Sunday in the wake of various budgetary measures . . .
- Adulterer’S Death By Stoning (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 13, 2006)
A UAE court sentenced an adulterer to death by stoning while his female partner was awarded one year jail sentence and 100 lashes.
- Syncretic Tradition (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 13, 2006)
Contentment leads to perennial joy and bliss.
Swami Paramanand
God does not want meditations and austerities
Through love alone canst though reach the Abode of Bliss.
- Rs 1000 Crore Private Investments For Kerala Tourism (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Jun 13, 2006)
The Left government in Kerala has announced it is all set to draw private investment worth Rs 1,000 crore into its tourism sector within this year itself.
- Say 'No' To Drugs, Turn To Sahaja Yoga For Help (Times of India, R. Venkatesan, Jun 13, 2006)
The reason why many turn to substance abuse is that they are unable to deal with life's problems.
- The Khan Investigation (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Jun 13, 2006)
Pakistan’s claim that it has completed investigation into the underground nuclear network of A.Q. Khan, the so-called father of its nuclear bomb, came just when the US had started to mount fresh pressure on Islamabad for direct access to the . . .
- Kashmir Exploding (Pioneer, Khursheed Wani, Jun 13, 2006)
15 Nepali labourers lined up & shot, 8 dead ---- Unidentified gunmen lined up 15 Nepali labourers and shot them in cold blood killing eight while injuring an equal number at Badroo village near Yaripora in south Kashmir on Monday afternoon. . . .
- Kashmir’S Sikhs On Shaky Ground (Statesman, Kavita Suri, Jun 13, 2006)
Every time there is an increased movement of troops in and around the twin villages of Triboni and Sumbalpora, situated on the line of control across the famous Shamshabari ridge, the great mountain range in North Kashmir which separates Tangdhar . . .
- The Perils Of Dissent In U.S. Universities (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Jun 13, 2006)
The quest for sanity should begin by undoing thought-control devices such as the Campus Watch in American universities.
- Bjp Wants Vhp Representation In Temple Trust Decision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Saints in the temple city of Ayodhya have threatened to launch an agitation
Allahabad High Court had recently ordered the Centre and State Government to set up trusts
A similar law was withdrawn by the previous BJP Government led by Kalyan Singh . . .
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 13, 2006)
A few readers say that the heading "Karat terms diversionary move to cut tax on oil in Congress-ruled States" (June 11, 2006) is clumsy.
- Nearly Five Lakh Pilgrims Expected At Amarnath Cave Shrine (Press Trust of India, Anil Bhat, Jun 13, 2006)
Set in the pictursque mouth of ravine between two rocky hills in South Kashmir Himilayas, the exquisite sculptured and rusted blue rock cliffs of the Amarnath cave shrine, housing ice lingam of Lord Shiva is expected to be thronged by a record five . . .
- Stop Harassment Or Face Consequences: Mulayam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Samajwadis protest against income tax notice served on Big B
Bachchan family being targeted: SP
Call for a general strike today
- World Bank Reviews Rehabilitation Work (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2006)
Team apprised of work done in tsunami-hit villages
Revised action plan to be drawn for construction of 5,096 houses
Need to strengthen sea protection system at Dubrayapet: Selvaraj
- Football Envy At The Un (Deccan Herald, Kofi A. Annan, Jun 13, 2006)
Talent, teamwork and a level playing field - it's no wonder we look up to World Cup
- Dont’ Worry About Tomorrow (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 13, 2006)
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strength.
- China And America's Grand Strategy (Hindu, P. S. SURYANARAYANA, Jun 12, 2006)
The U.S. wants China to demystify its military investments, as part of its "obligation" to preserve the existing world system Washington wants to preside over.
- Musharraf To Press China For 2 Reactors (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jun 12, 2006)
As the implementation of the historic Indo-US nuclear deal gathers momentum this week, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is stepping up the pressure on China to announce the sale of two civilian nuclear power reactors.
- Musharraf Turns To China (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jun 12, 2006)
President Musharraf's visit to Shanghai is being seen as an attempt to look beyond the U.S. in international relations.
- Senior Kashmiri Journalist Escapes Attempt On Life (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 12, 2006)
A senior correspondent for a national daily in Jammu and Kashmir said on Sunday that unidentified gunmen had tried to kill him after abducting him at gunpoint.
- Films And The Politics Of Convenience (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, Jun 12, 2006)
Suspending screening of The Da Vinci Code carries the seeds of worrying overreach.
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