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Articles 12721 through 12820 of 26855:
- Exit Dr Abdullah (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 24, 2006)
The real reasons behind the dismissal of Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullah Abdullah remain shrouded in mystery, with a number of theories circulating.
- U.S. Ups Pressure In Afghan Christian Convert Case (Reuters, Saul Hudson , Mar 24, 2006)
The United States told Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday it wanted Afghanistan to show it respects religious freedom and quickly resolve the case of a man facing possible execution for converting from Islam to Christianity.
- Expansion Of Industrial Base (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 24, 2006)
Federal Industries Minister Jehangir Tareen has said that the government has chalked out an ambitious plan to expand the nation’s industrial base by setting up industrial parks throughout the country.
- Defenceless Defence Of Indo-Us N-Deal (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 24, 2006)
Us ambassador in Pakistan Ryan C Crocker has said that Indo-US nuclear deal will enhance security and stability in South Asia. Talking to a selected group of journalists in Islamabad on Wednesday, he asserted that the agreement will not in any way . . .
- Cii’S Eminently Sensible Proposals (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 24, 2006)
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has come up with some significant observations. It says that acts of terrorism cannot be dubbed as jihad; all camps training militants or terrorists should be shut down immediately; the government should . . .
- Leave Pakistan Or Die, Musharraf Warns Militants (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Foreign militants hiding in Pakistan should either leave or face annihilation, President Pervez Musharraf said in a strongly worded speech on Thursday marking a national holiday.
- Centre For Sun (Hindu, ROHINI RAMAKRISHNAN, Mar 24, 2006)
Archaeologists announced recently that they have discovered an ancient sun temple containing large statues of the pharaoh Ramses II under an outdoor marketplace in Cairo, Egypt.
- India's Prosperity (Washington Times, Editorial, The Washington Times, Mar 24, 2006)
Economic growth has been integral to India's rising geopolitical influence.
- Hindu Youths To ‘Shadow’ Uk Mps (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 24, 2006)
Seeking to encourage Hindus to become active in British politics, a unique programme has been launched in which 10 bright youths from the community will “shadow” one UK lawmaker each for six months.
- President Kalam Decorates 62 Armed Forces Personnel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Two CRPF officers figured on the military role of honours for the first time
- Back To The War Front (Telegraph, Kaushik Roy, Mar 24, 2006)
The institute for Defence Studies and Analyses is a premier institution in south Asia for strategic studies. It brings out two journals: Strategic Analysis (called IDSA Journal before 1987) and Strategic Digest.
- Expand The Law, Reduce The Trauma (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 24, 2006)
The institution of marriage is rapidly changing in India.
- Afghanistan Killed Civilians: Pakistan (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 24, 2006)
They were Taliban militants, says Kabul
- Indian Defence Ministry Lowers Pakistan’S Threat Level (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The latest annual report of the Ministry of Defence has tempered its criticism of Pakistan as a security concern and instead focussed on the need to keep an eye on “unsavoury aspects” abroad such as the instability in Iraq, nuclear stalemate on the . . .
- Iran And Us: A Replay Of Iraq Unlikely (Arab News, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Let me begin by saying that I belong to the group of people who reject the use of weapons of mass destruction.
- Afghan Convert May Be Freed After Karzai’S Intervention (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
There is a "strong possibility" an Afghan man facing execution for converting to Christianity will be freed on Sunday after intervention by President Hamid Karzai, a senior government official said.
- India-B’Desh Train On Anvil (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
As part of the confidence-building measures (CBMs), India and Pakistan have agreed to expedite the disposal of pending Interpol references in each others’ country, which included that of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and setting up of Joint . . .
- Hc Moved Against Bjp Yatras (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Apprehending communal hatred in the country, a voluntary agency today filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking direction to stop the ‘‘rath yatras’’ by BJP leaders L.K Advani and Rajnath Singh from Dwarka and Puri respectively, from April 6.
- Pugwash Message (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Mar 23, 2006)
It would have been inconceivable even a year ago to think of a gathering in which politicians and academics from both sides of the Line of Control in J&K would get together to discuss ways to address aspirations of the people of the state and foster . . .
- India, Pak To Expedite Disposal Of Pending Interpol References (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
As part of the confidence-building measures (CBMs), India and Pakistan have agreed to expedite the disposal of pending Interpol references in each others’ country, which included that of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and setting up of Joint Study . . .
- Basque Militants Declare Ceasefire (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
In a statement released to Basque media, ETA said its objective now was “to start a new democratic process” in the Basque country.
- Congress Mla Suspended From Assembly (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Motion passed by voice vote amid protests
Meena refuses to tender apology
Opposition decries Speaker's action
- Total Cleanliness Campaign Launched In Shimoga (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
A 40-day campaign for total cleanliness of villages was launched by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and the Department of Information at Ayanur, near here, on Wednesday. This was launched in connection with the observance of . . .
- Bmp Finds Concrete Solution To Bad Roads (Hindu, Afshan Yasmeen, Mar 23, 2006)
50 per cent of ward allocation likely for concrete roads
- Iob For Consortium Approach By Indian Banks Abroad (Hindu, V. S. Sambandan, Mar 23, 2006)
They can take advantage of Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka
- What Is It About Pakistan? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 23, 2006)
It speaks of the enormous self-confidence of Pakistani diplomats that they were willing to disclose to their Public Accounts Committee that they bribed members of the 911 Commission, to get drastic changes made in its final report. Not only that.
- India, Pak. To Share Criminal Investigation Expertise (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Pending Interpol references to be disposed expeditiously
Group to look into human trafficking, counterfeit currency, illegal immigration
- Pakistan To Celebrate National Day Without Traditional Fanfare (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Amid escalating violence in the tribal region, continuing clashes between troops and nationalist rebels in Balochistan and as a mark of respect for those who perished in the earthquake, Pakistan would observe its national day tomorrow sans the . . .
- The Peace Of God (Deccan Herald, Usha Muliyil, Mar 23, 2006)
Have you noticed that many saints and ascetics do not have families of their own? In Vedanta, this is known as a release from the desire for home, spouse and children.
- The Basha Dam Controversy (Daily Excelsior, Seema Shekhawat, Mar 23, 2006)
The proposed Basha dam to be built in the Northern Areas (which Pakistan calls Federally Administered Territories) has become a complicated problem.
- Engaging Dhaka (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 23, 2006)
Considering how important Bangladesh is for India, the first bilateral visit of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been somewhat low-key.
- Afghan Trial Of Christian 'Troubles' Bush (Washington Times, Stephen Dinan, Mar 23, 2006)
President Bush yesterday said he was "deeply" troubled by the trial in Afghanistan of a Christian who could face execution for converting from Islam and vowed to pressure the Afghan government on the matter.
- Mixed Signals About India? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 23, 2006)
Just as the Pak-India Peace Initiative organisation held its session in Lahore on Monday, underlining the need to carry forward the peace process between India and Pakistan, Pakistan test-fired its “Babur” Hatf-7 cruise missile capable of carrying . . .
- Afghanistan Under Pressure To Free Christian Convert (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
International pressure mounted on Afghanistan on Wednesday over the case of a man who faces the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity.
- Our Globe-Trotting Rulers (Dawn, Sardar Mumtaz Ali Bhutto, Mar 23, 2006)
China, if not already there, is well on its way to becoming a superpower.
- India, Pak To Expedite Disposal Of Pending Interpol References (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Taking another important step in building mutual trust, India and Pakistan today agreed to expedite disposal of pending Interpol references in each others’ country which included that of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
- Bangladesh Says Trade Gap, Militant Charges Hurt India Ties (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Mar 23, 2006)
Bangladesh urged India on Wednesday to cut its huge trade surplus with Dhaka and stop making "misleading charges" about hosting Indian militants to help improve edgy ties between the traditional friends.
- Iraqi Shi'ite Pilgrims Ambushed, More Bodies Found (Reuters, Ross Colvin, Mar 23, 2006)
Gunmen in Baghdad killed at least 15 Shi'ite pilgrims and wounded dozens on Wednesday, raking vehicles with machinegun fire in the latest outbreak of sectarian violence that threatens Iraq with civil war.
- Hamas On Course To Govern Despite Plo Objections (Reuters, Nidal Al-Mughrabi, Mar 23, 2006)
Hamas said on Wednesday the Palestinian parliament would meet next week to vote on its new cabinet despite the Palestine Liberation Organisation's rejection of its governing agenda.
- Pm To Inugurate Amritsar-Nankana Sahib Bus Service On Friday (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the bus service between Amritsar and Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Sikh religion founder Guru Nanak, in Pakistan on Friday.
- Crisis And Response (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 23, 2006)
Anil Biswas is so identified with the organisation that his absence from Alimuddin Street when the assembly election is less than a month away should have thrown the party into confusion.
- Solidarity With Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 23, 2006)
Pakistan has assured Iran of its continued support for peaceful resolution of its nuclear stand-off with the United States. Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri, who met his Iranian counterpart Monuchehr Mottaki in Islamabad on Tuesday, reiterated . .
- Natural Allies ? (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Mar 23, 2006)
India needs to be careful not to become euphoric over US President George Bush’s description of our new emerging relationship as being one among "natural allies". Because it has taken so long for the most powerful democracy in the world to . . .
- Scroll Of History (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Thangka paintings reveal a whole different way of life, discovers mini anthikad-chhibber
- It's Naïve To Think Tainted Money Becomes Clean When Donated (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 23, 2006)
There are times when Mammon encounters sobering morals. One such occasion happened last week, when The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston disengaged itself from a $2.3-million contribution, and volunteered to give the amount to a . . .
- Questions Without Answers Are Worth Asking (Hindu, Tim Radford, Mar 23, 2006)
For the third year running, a physicist has won the Templeton prize. This is the one that is not just bigger than the Nobel — it is worth £795,000 — but also more imprecise: it is awarded for "progress toward research or discoveries about spiritual . . .
- Wages Of Arrogance (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
Many episodes in the Bhagavata Purana highlight the need to uphold the essential values of life and to practise the ordained code of conduct.
- Sc Ruling Both Liberal And Illiberal (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 23, 2006)
Sometimes the best of intentions are not good enough. The recent Supreme Court verdict, which has granted a woman divorce on the ground that her “schizophrenic” husband had failed to consummate their marriage, bears that out.
- The Final Chapter? (Hindu, BAGESHREE S. , Mar 23, 2006)
The news of Premier Bookshop's possible closure by the end of April has left Bangaloreans heartbroken
- Italy At The Crossroads (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 23, 2006)
The issues ahead of the Italian polls (April 9-10) to elect the 15th Parliament are as much about tackling the country's daunting economic challenges as about the restoration of the credibility of democratic institutions.
- Sanyasin's Fiery Challenge (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 23, 2006)
When two rebel politicians, each with an acknowledged mass base, unite on the same platform, there cannot but be sound and fury.
- Famine Threat To Somalia (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 23, 2006)
SOMALIA COULD relive the devastating famine that claimed 300,000 lives in the early 1990s unless emergency relief arrives soon, a senior United Nations official warned on Tuesday.
- Pakistani Muslim Emerges As Britain's King Of The Ring (International Herald Tribune, Pat Jordan, Mar 23, 2006)
The young Asian women, with diamond studs in their noses and bindis on their foreheads, stood by the boxing ring of the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, their cellphone cameras at the ready.
- Bush's Tame Excuse (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 23, 2006)
DESPITE the obvious fact that the US invasion of Iraq has not paved the way for democracy in the beleaguered country, President Bush continues to delude himself with the belief that democracy is on the march there.
- Pakistan Day (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 23, 2006)
While the ruling PML holds a party convention today at Minar-e-Pakistan, where the history-making 1940 Resolution was passed 66 years ago, it is only right to undertake an exercise in soul-searching to determine what it has done to fulfil the . . .
- Remembering Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 23, 2006)
The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today with traditional political fervour in remembrance of the adoption of Pakistan Resolution at the historic Manto Park in Lahore on this day in 1940 that led to the creation of Pakistan as independent and . . .
- Burns Trying A ‘Hard Sell’ On India-Us Nuclear Deal (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Mar 23, 2006)
US Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns told a news conference on Wednesday that his country’s relationship with Pakistan was strong and that the nuclear deal with India would not affect the close ties between Washington and Islamabad.
- Italian Company Designs Jeans For Muslims (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 22, 2006)
They’re high-around-the-waist, wide-around-the-leg and have lots of pockets for holding watches, bracelets, glasses and other knickknacks.
- Deal In Us Interest: Bush (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
US President Mr George W Bush has said that it was in America’s interest to work out the civilian nuclear deal with India and develop the “important relationship” with New Delhi by setting aside cold-war era tensions.
- Hdk Releases Four Books (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy on Tuesday released books written by four journalists.....
- New Threats To Internal Security (Daily Excelsior, Vinod & Rao, Mar 22, 2006)
The serial bomb attack in Varanasi gives the impression that we have not learned very much from the attack on Parliament, on Akshardham as deep as Gujarat, Ayodhya, crowded markets in Delhi, ad nauseum. Given the truism that it is impossible . . .
- Mere Suspension (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 22, 2006)
Monday’s reprimand and suspension of four Lok Sabha MPs for their improper conduct in the implementation of the MPs’ Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is justified.
- Pakistan Clamours For Same U.S. Nuclear Deal As India (Reuters, ZEESHAN HAIDER , Mar 22, 2006)
Stung by U.S. President George Bush's refusal to grant access to American nuclear know-how, Pakistan accused the United States of discriminating against it and of upsetting the balance of power in South Asia.
- Kashmir Issue Is Bilateral, Says Musharraf (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
After the US publicly rejected its request for facilitation on the Kashmir problem, Pakistan on Thursday changed its decades-old stance, with President Pervez Musharraf saying the issue was a bilateral matter and he did not want it to become . . .
- India, Pak Exploring New Ideas On (Tribune, Priscilla Huff, Mar 22, 2006)
The US has said that India and Pakistan are making good progress on the Kashmir issue.
- Matriculation Results (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 22, 2006)
Monday’s reprimand and suspension of four Lok Sabha MPs for their improper conduct in the implementation of the MPs’ Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is justified.
- What’S Left Without Kerala? (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Mar 22, 2006)
What is the Left if it doesn’t win West Bengal and Kerala?” a senior CPM leader told newspersons recently, explaining why the party’s energies were being focused on these two states. Yet the latest People’s Democracy carries little on Kerala,
- Who Puts China Ahead Of India In Incidence Of Diabetes (Hindu, Ramya Kannan , Mar 22, 2006)
"The problem was we did not have data accessible to us to include in our calculations''
- A Sulking Pakistan (Tribune, K. Subrahmanyam, Mar 22, 2006)
Remains unreconciled to a changed world
- Ncm To Monitor Advani’S Rath Yatra (Tribune, R. Suryamurthy, Mar 22, 2006)
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) would closely monitor the proposed rath yatra by senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani from April 6, as several persons, including the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has expressed apprehensions . . .
- The Uma-Sized Absence In The Bjp (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Mar 22, 2006)
Two political stars have demonstrated their mass appeal in the last one week — Raj Thackeray in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park and Uma Bharati in Delhi’s Ramlila Grounds.
- New Mining Policy Soon, Promises Hdk (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
The State government will announce a new mining policy soon to check illegal mining and vehicles unauthorisedly transporting the minerals without valid permits, Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Replying . . .
- Dutch Mps Coming To B’Lore (Deccan Herald, K Subrahmanya, Mar 22, 2006)
As a concrete forward step, one of the moves being considered is to change the country’s immigration law.
- India, Pakistan Making Progress: Boucher (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
"Kashmir is a bilateral issue that should be solved by Delhi and Islamabad only"
- Nuclear Deal Is In Our Interest: Bush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
``Use of safe nuclear power should be encouraged''
- Culture Saved, Don Wins Textbook War (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 22, 2006)
‘Many youths hide their identity because they think Hindu children will be looked at differently.’
- Us Keeping Close Eye On Trial Of Afghan Christian (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
The United States said on Monday it was watching closely the trial of an Afghan man who could face death for converting to Christianity in a test of religious freedom for the key US ally.
- Pakistani Taliban Bedevils Tribal Belt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
Strict social edicts have been handed down: shopkeepers may not sell music or films; barbers are instructed not to shave beards.
- Magic Swirls (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
Asit Poddar will show his series, Mindscapes
- Water Day (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 22, 2006)
A natural resource, we have been guilty of commodifying water
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