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Articles 11421 through 11520 of 26855:
- Little Lamb In Shadow Of Nawaz (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Apr 22, 2006)
When Gen Pervez Musharraf made that oblique reference to the presence of a foreign hand, refusing to identify the suspect in Balochistan I knew it was coming.
- Difficult Customer (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Apr 22, 2006)
The supreme regional umpire cannot afford to take sides
- Greenpeace Founder For Going Nuclear (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 22, 2006)
In the early 1970s when I helped found Greenpeace, I believed that nuclear energy was synonymous with nuclear holocaust, as did most of my compatriots. That’s the conviction that inspired Greenpeace’s first voyage up the spectacular rocky . . .
- Now, Don’T Lose The Plot (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Apr 22, 2006)
In a week full of really spectacular news on the infrastructure front — the resolution of the Narmada fasts, the clearance of the . . .
- Bengal Shining? Young Leader Helps Put Gloss On Party’S Image (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 22, 2006)
The Left Front, having consolidated rural Bengal, turned to Kolkata applying mouth to mouth
- Horrors That Don’T Go Away (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 22, 2006)
When I am in Mumbai I stay on Marine Drive and happened to be there last Monday when the chief minister and other dignitaries gathered to launch the Rs 130 crore scheme that will hopefully turn this city’s most famous road into the magnificent promena
- No Banquet For Hu (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Apr 22, 2006)
Diplomatic protocol that so obsesses foreign offices around the world has political meaning only when it is broken consciously or disrupted by unanticipated acts.
- Indian Politician Pramod Mahajan Shot At In Mumbai (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
BJP general secretary Pramod Mahajan was shot at outside his Worli residence here early on Saturday.
- Pakistan To Highlight Energy Needs To Washington (Daily Times, Fida Hussain, Apr 22, 2006)
US will be informed of Iran gas prices: official
- Damaging Deadlock (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 22, 2006)
Even following Iraqi PM Ibrahim Jaafari’s offer to ‘resubmit his candidacy’ to the United Iraq Alliance, it is difficult to see how a party vote to introduce a new leader can end what is being called Iraq’s ‘damaging political deadlock’ or for . . .
- Israeli Lobby And Us Interests (Dawn, Kurt Jacobsen and Sayeed Hasan Khan, Apr 22, 2006)
IN the mid-1980s an air-headed action film entitled ‘Delta Force’ popped up on American movie screens.
- Four Naxalites Killed In Encounter (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Four naxalites belonging to Praja Prathighatana Group were killed in an encounter with the police in the Katapur forest area in agency Tadvai mandal here on Friday.
- Ex-Mla's Murder: Four Surrender In Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
MLA's son has named them in his complaint
- Power Politics And Pipelines (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 22, 2006)
The United States has given India a civilian nuclear cooperation deal that it won’t give Pakistan.
- Credibility Gap Widens (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
The Ganga Action Plan was launched in 1986 with the objective of improving the water quality of the Ganga to acceptable standard by preventing the pollution load reaching the river. In 1987, the objective of GAP was recast as restoring the . . .
- No Alternative To Talks (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 22, 2006)
Waziristan has become a festering wound for Pakistan. Operations in the tribal area are now more than two years old, but going by the results it seems the end is nowhere in sight, and the militants hiding there continue to create trouble.
- A World Broken Up Into Fragments (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
a five-judge Bench of the apex court decided the Jindal Stainless Ltd vs State of Haryana case.
- Protect Fatwa-Separated Couple: Court (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 22, 2006)
Court has directed the Orissa Government to provide police protection to a Muslim couple, forced to live separately following a fatwa issued by the community at Bhadrak.
- Himalayan Blunder (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
National Security Adviser MK Narayanan speaks in riddles when he says India and Pakistan are "closer to a final point" on demilitarising Siachen glacier "but there are a lot of issues to be discussed".
- Going Ganga (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
Varanasi is easily among the most frequented places in the country by world-weary travellers. Artists, writers, backpackers and hipsters - from Beat poet Allen Ginsberg to pop diva Tina Turner, popular filmmakers to classical singers, thousands of . . .
- Amcs Plan To Showcase Global Products In India (Business Line, Nilanjan Dey, Apr 22, 2006)
Idea is to use international concepts to promote schemes
At the moment, a significant portion of the domestic asset management industry is on account of foreign fund houses.
- Restore Nature's Work Of Art (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
The Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) and the Mayor duly elected by the people took charge in November 1995. In less than two years, they did a commendable job of forming an informal public-private-partnership with a local NGO, Sankat Mochan Foundation . . .
- Over 78,000 Cases Of Chikungunya Reported In State (Hindu, Nagesh Prabhu , Apr 22, 2006)
Disease said to be widespread in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra
Disease was prevalent in North Karnataka
It has now spread to Bangalore, Tumkur and Kolar districts
- 75-Year-Old Freed After 38 Years In Jail (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Judge gives the septuagenarian the `benefit of doubt'
- Brief Case: Lungi Lunge (Times of India, K R LAKSHMIKANTAN, Apr 22, 2006)
Only after coming back to Delhi did we come to know that a pilgrim's visit to Vaishno Devi temple would be considered complete only when one visits Bhairon Mandir.
- Bjp's Pramod Mahajan Shot At In Mumbai (Hindustan Times, Pramod Mahajan, Apr 22, 2006)
BJP general secretary Pramod Mahajan was on Saturday shot at and injured allegedly by his younger brother over a property dispute, police said.
- Isi Behind Jama Masjid Blasts? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Though no arrests have been made so far in connection with the twin blasts inside the historic Jama Masjid here a week ago, the Delhi police now believe it could be the handiwork of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
- Pandarwada Riots Case: High Court Notice To Gujarat (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Apr 22, 2006)
Survivors seek stay of warrants
Judge lists matter as urgent and posts hearing to April 28
Warrants will not be executed till next hearing: government
- Rajnath For "Direct Action" To Wipe Out Isi Bases In U.P. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
BJP president Rajnath Singh today asked the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government to initiate ``direct action'' to wipe out ISI bases in West and East UP.
- Varanasi And The Puppet Masters Of Terror (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 22, 2006)
Investigation into the Varanasi bombings has led to the Harkat ul-Jihad Islami, accentuating concerns about the emergence of Bangladesh as a base for Islamist terror groups.
- Temple Festival Held (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Thousands of devotees pull the 300-tonne car fitted with iron wheels made by BHEL It was pushed from behind using bulldozers
- Hearing On May 5 On Plea Against Poll Survey (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Apr 22, 2006)
"Restrain media from publishing exit polls"
- Need To Promote Alternative Tourist Spots Stressed (Hindu, D. Radhakrishnan, Apr 22, 2006)
Nehru Park at Kotagiri beckons visitors
- Need To Promote Alternative Tourist Spots Stressed (Hindu, D. Radhakrishnan, Apr 22, 2006)
Nehru Park at Kotagiri beckons visitors
- Ysr Announces 3,000-Cr. Loans To Self-Help Groups (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
There will be no hurdles to implementing empowerment agenda'
SHGS advised to invest in livestock
Yet another hike in wages of Anaganwadi workers
Locals raise slogans demanding house sites
- Islam In The Eyes Of Dalai Lama (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Apr 21, 2006)
What can be more astonishing between a saint confusing people and a rogue speaking the truth? Two such unexpected observations became media bytes recently.
- Ashes To Ashes (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Apr 21, 2006)
Javed’s death should not go waste and should be a reminder to society
- Kishanganga Issue (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 21, 2006)
The Indian willingness to modify the Kishanganga hydroelectric project on the Neelum makes good news.
- Cpm Lights Bush-Fire For Muslim Votes In Kerala (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Apr 21, 2006)
In Muslim-dominated areas across Kerala, especially those where the Indian Union Muslim League till now has been the undisputed political force and its shimmering green festoons the only political colour, young and old voters stare in amazement . . .
- Facts Are Being Made The Other Casualty (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 21, 2006)
Meerut inferno is a perfect example of man-made tragedy inflicted upon the people by the negligence of the district administration . . .
- Merit Matters (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 21, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is far too gentle and circumspect than many of his loudmouth Cabinet colleagues.
- Gyanendra’S Buddies (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 21, 2006)
This is certainly not the most opportune moment for a former Indian foreign minister to fly out to Kathmandu at King Gynanendra’s invitation, when the people of Nepal are seething with a palpable rage against their monarch and are desperate to . . .
- Curfew Clamped, At Least 3 Killed In Kathmandu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Once a placid, hospitable city, Kathmandu turned into Asia’s curfew capital today as the government reportedly extended the 18-hour curfew by seven hours till Friday morning.
- In Good Company (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 21, 2006)
Roswitha Joshi on an odd couple who must have made it, from Gilgit to London for their appointments, by the proverbial skin of . . .
- Pm To Discuss N-Deal On Visit To Germany (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
India, which has a strategic relationship with Nuclear Suppliers Group member Germany, will address the latter’s concerns on the Indo-US nuclear deal and solicit support when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits Germany on April 22.
- New Black Disenfranchisement (Hindu, Gary Younge, Apr 21, 2006)
Black and poor residents are being excluded from the mayoral ballot -- and from plans to rejuvenate New Orleans.
- Cross Your Fingers If You’Re An Uighur (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 21, 2006)
Joseph K. in The Trial could not have found himself in a more terrifyingly ludicrous situation.
- King Sends Karan Packing (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Apr 21, 2006)
“Failure” seems to be the only likely word to describe the Prime Minister’s special envoy Karan Singh’s foray to the Nepalese capital. He beat a hasty retreat to Delhi this afternoon, leaving a day earlier than scheduled.
- Town Within A Temple (Hindu, A. SRIVATHSANA, Apr 21, 2006)
An island formed by the Cauvery and its tributary, Srirangam, is unique in many aspects.
- Today's Editorial: Caste Aside (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 21, 2006)
There is something refreshing about the current assembly polls in Kerala. Previously, election campaigns here revolved around caste and community loyalties and the ways and means to fix them.
- Shame Of Kandhar And Advani (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Apr 21, 2006)
NO one can blame Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee for reacting sharply to his long-time comrade-in-arms L. K. Advani’s far from honourable attempt to convey to the country that, as Deputy Prime Minister, he had opposed the Kandhar tradeoff between . . .
- Our Past For Our Future (Indian Express, Jagmohan , Apr 21, 2006)
Fellow citizens, do not touch even one stone...the old buildings, articles, documents; all this is your history, your pride...These words are not those of a sentimental conservationist but of one of the . . .
- Different Tar (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 21, 2006)
People campaigning for a particular cause are prone to blindness. Their obsession with the cause often leads to a warping of perspective. The most classic example of this is the recent statement of Ms Medha Patkar, in which she equated . . .
- Karan Singh Returns With Hope (Tribune, Satish Misra, Apr 21, 2006)
Prime Minister’s Special Envoy Karan Singh today expressed hope that King Gyanendra would make an “announcement” shortly on the political crisis there. “I am optimistic.
- 'Jaya Had To Leave Because Of Sonia' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh on Thursday alleged that actress and party MP Jaya Bachchan had to leave the Rajya Sabha as Congress President Sonia Gandhi did not want to see people like her in parliament.
- Campaigning Ends For First Stage Of Polling In Kerala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Keen contest in most constituencies seen
- Tie-Up With Aiadmk Based On Ideology: Gowda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
"Jayalalithaa has taken progressive steps"
- Byword For Disruption (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Apr 21, 2006)
This is the strangest assembly election ever experienced in West Bengal.The Election Commission guidelines have drained this festival of democracy of colour and the usual carnival atmosphere.
- Saffron Demography (Times of India, Mohan Rao, Apr 21, 2006)
At a public meeting attended by thousands, the leader of the Madhya Pradesh unit of RSS claimed recently that the Muslim population was increasing at a rapid pace, and that this combined with infiltration of Muslims from Bangladesh portended . . .
- Sangh Says It's Time For Democracy (Times of India, Mohua Chatterjee, Apr 21, 2006)
Just when he is faced with a massive pro-democracy upsurge, Nepal's ruler Gyanendra seems to be running out of friends in India as well.
- Russia And Turkey Engage The Muslim World (Hindu, M.K. Bhadrakumar, Apr 21, 2006)
The two powers, archrivals for centuries in the vast region stretching from the Balkans to the Caucasus, are responding with agility to the complex Anglo-American manoeuvring in their backyard.
- Ignoring Implications (News International, Editorial, The News International, Apr 21, 2006)
The Tripartite Commission, comprising senior military commanders and diplomatic representatives of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the US-led Coalition Forces in Afghanistan, gave NATO-ISAF full member status of the Commission at its meeting in Rawalpindi . .
- Issue Is Finding Employable Graduates, Says Ramadorai (Hindu, Ramya Kannan , Apr 21, 2006)
Lack of communication skills tops the list
`Systemic changes have to effected'
In-house training essential, says Ramadorai
- 20,000 ‘Infected’ Chickens Culled (News International, Rizwan Ehsan Ali, Apr 21, 2006)
The Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Livestock culled around 20,000 chickens in the two poultry farms in Tarlai on Thursday due to suspected outbreak of the bird flu virus.
- West Bengal Ready For Second Phase Of Poll (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Four more southern districts of West Bengal go to the polls on Saturday in the second round of staggered assembly elections the ruling Left Front hopes to win hands down.
- Aiadmk, Dmk Mum On Reserved Panchayats Polls (Hindu, S. Annamalai, Apr 21, 2006)
Conduct polls in 2006 on party lines, as in Kerala, says expert
- Khurana Quits Bjp With A Threat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
"Will unveil sensational sex scandals involving party leaders and reveal behind-the-scenes details of the 1999 hijacking episode"
- Poll Affidavits A Sad Joke? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Apr 21, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi’s brave declaration while filing her nomination papers that she does not own a car — followed by a similar claim by Buddhadeb Bhattacharya the next day —suggests that the time has come to ask if the filing of affidavits has become a sad joke.
- Changed Times? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 21, 2006)
A scholar of law wanting to test Jesus asks him a couple of questions. One seeks to know who his neighbour is.
- Beyond The Fence (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 21, 2006)
The election schedule has not yet been finalised. It is likely to be done in the first week of May.
- Wb, Kerala Set For Polls Tomorrow (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Four more southern districts of West Bengal go to the polls on Saturday in the second round of staggered assembly elections the ruling Left Front hopes to win hands down.
- Nengti’S Wedding (Telegraph, AVEEK SEN , Apr 20, 2006)
The journey from Nengti’s village, Gobindopur-Johoratola, into Malda town is incredibly short. It takes about half an hour on a motorcycle.
- Pak Spanner In Safta Works (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 20, 2006)
It is not entirely surprising that Pakistan is proving to be the most reluctant to follow the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (Safta) in letter and spirit.
- Now Pakistan, China Under Yoga’S Spell (Deccan Herald, Shishir Prashant , Apr 20, 2006)
The magic of Yoga has had the western nations spellbound all these years. It is now the turn of Islamic Pakistan and Communist China to come under the spell of Yoga, thanks to Baba Ramdev.
- Bush Won't Rule Out N-Strike On Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
The United States on Tuesday failed to secure international support for targeted sanctions against Iran and president George W Bush refused to rule out nuclear strikes if diplomacy failed to curb the Islamic Republic's atomic ambitions.
- Saffron Demography (Times of India, Mohan Rao, Apr 20, 2006)
At a public meeting attended by thousands, the leader of the Madhya Pradesh unit of RSS claimed recently that the Muslim population was increasing at a rapid pace, and that this combined with infiltration of Muslims from Bangladesh portended doom . . .
- The Source Is Still With Us, Say Science And Religion (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 20, 2006)
Science and technology have improved our lives by giving us material abundance. But science has also provided us with weapons of mass destruction.
- Will India ‘Give’ On The Dams? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 20, 2006)
The Indian science and technology minister, Kapil Sibal, told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday that the Indian government had decided to convert the Kishanganga Dam project in Kashmir into a run-of-the-river scheme in the wake of Pakistan’s . . .
- Need For Low Cost Houses (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 20, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that ‘house for everyone’ is priority of his Government and a strategy is being drawn for the purpose.
- Are They Bird Flu Patients? (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 20, 2006)
Three patients from Sihala suffering from fever and sneezes have been admitted in Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences.
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