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Articles 14621 through 14720 of 26855:
- Am-Bushed (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 11, 2006)
Being uncivil about the US president is a reflection on India’s institutional maturity
- Four Die As Sects Clash After Pakistan Attack (Reuters, Abdul Sami Paracha, Feb 11, 2006)
Small-arms and rocket fire between Muslim sects killed four people in and around a Pakistani town after 36 people, mostly minority Shi'ites, died in a suicide bombing and other violence, officials said on Friday.
- Anil Ambani Group Inks Deal With Wb Govt. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 11, 2006)
To set up advanced IT training institute with an investment of Rs.100 cr.
- True Friendship (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 11, 2006)
Of the most celebrated friendships described in the scriptures, the one between Lord Rama and Sugriva stands out. After the killing of Vali and the coronation of his brother Sugriva, Rama and Lakshmana retired to the forest caves waiting for . . .
- Condemning Europe (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 11, 2006)
The religious sentiments of Muslims the world over have been hurt as a result of the publication of blasphemous cartoons in newspapers in Denmark and some other European countries.
- Bjp Keeps Sanjay Joshi’S Chair Warm (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Feb 11, 2006)
Former BJP general secretary (organisation) Sanjay Joshi may be out in the cold after the sleaze CD episode, but the party is keeping the chair warm for him.
- Hamas Sets Terms For Calming Anger Over Cartoons (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 11, 2006)
Hamas’ political chief laid out conditions today under which it would work to calm anger in ‘‘the Muslim street’’ over cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad published in western media.
- Iraq's Sadr Says Prophet Images Must Unite Muslims (Reuters, Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Feb 11, 2006)
Muslims must unite and set aside sectarian differences to counter a Western "crusade" on Islam following a furore over cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad, Iraqi Shi'ite leader Moqtada al-Sadr said on Friday.
- Nepal At The Crossroads (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Feb 11, 2006)
One can say with some degree of confidence that the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is at a crossroads today regarding its State structure.
- Long-Term Strategy Needed (Deccan Herald, Gurmeet Kanwal, Feb 11, 2006)
Political compulsions is compounded by the defence ministry’s inability to fully utilise even the allotted funds
- Extremism-Free Ashura (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 11, 2006)
Barring the Hangu incident, Ashura has passed off peacefully throughout the country with an air of sectarian harmony. The pre-Ashura atmosphere was also free of traditional sectarian tension and fear of violence this year.
- Muslims Protest Publication Of Prophet's Cartoon (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 11, 2006)
Angry Muslims today held demonstrations after Friday prayers and burnt Danish flags in several parts of the country to protest the publication of blasphemous cartoons of Prophet Mohammad in a newspaper in Denmark and reproduced in many European dailies.
- Beware: Division Can Be A Chain Reaction (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 11, 2006)
Communal tensions in Ladakh and Jammu must be quickly addressed, says Muzamil Jaleel
- Valley Erupts Over Blasphemous Cartoon (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Feb 11, 2006)
In reminiscent of the 1989 demonstrations against Salman Rushdi’s Satanic Verses, the Valley today erupted over a cartoon published in a Danish magazine which has hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims in several countries.
- India’S Eau De Cologne And Europe’S Stench (The Globalist, Ashutosh Sheshabalaya, Feb 10, 2006)
Europe's business and political establishment has been shocked by the unsolicited $24 billion bid by Indian-owned giant Mittal Steel for its European rival Arcelor.
- Suicide Attack On Pak Procession, 29 Killed (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
At least 29people were killed and scores injured on Thursday in a suspected suicide attack on a Shiite Muslim procession marking Muharram in northwestern Pakistan, setting off riots with angry faithful torching shops and vehicles prompting . . .
- Kill Cartoonist, Take 100 Kg Gold: Taliban (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
Over 100 militants have enlisted to become suicide bombers in Afghanistan since the appearance of “blasphemous” cartoons of Prophet Mohammad
- 23 Die In Pakistan Sectarian Violence (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
Blasts trigger violent protests
At least 23 persons were killed and scores others injured on Thursday following a suspected suicide bombing on a Muharram gathering in Hangu town in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) of Pakistan.
- Surprise Move To Repeal Anti-Women Law (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Feb 10, 2006)
Musharraf Government backs private member's bill in the National Assembly The laws have been criticised by civil rights activists as heavily loaded against women and there have been demands for their repeal.
- What About Freedom From Violence? (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Feb 10, 2006)
The row over the offensive caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad published in the European press is the latest event in the “clash of civilisations” between Occident and Orient.
- From China To Denmark, Media Lessons (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 10, 2006)
With freedom comes the responsibility to use it wisely
- Barred From Printing Cartoons, Ny Editorial Team Quits (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
The editorial team at the New York Press resigned after the weekly newspaper decided not to run the cartoons. Editor in Chief Harry Siegel, Managing Editor Tim Marchman, Arts Editor Jonathan Leaf and City Hall Bureau Staffer Azi Paybarah resigned . . .
- Pak: 31 Killed In Muharram Bomb Attack (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
At least 31 people were killed in Pakistan on Thursday and 50 others hurt in a suspected suicide attack on a Muharram procession of Shi’ite Muslims and ensuing riots in which angry worshippers torched shops and vehicles prompting authorities to . . .
- Buddha Calls Bush Names, Us Protests (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Feb 10, 2006)
With US President George W Bush expected here next month, a new row is building between the Left and the US envoy. Ambassador David Mulford has written a protest letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, . . .
- What Lies Between The Congress And The Centre? (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Feb 10, 2006)
Prakash Karat’s article in the latest issue of People’s Democracy on the AICC Plenary session in Hyderabad highlights not merely the disconnect between the Left on the one side and the Congress and the UPA on the other, but between the Congress and . . .
- Lifting The Lid (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 10, 2006)
If we have been amazed by anyone’s ability to sleep soundly at night after the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat, it has been Narendra Modi’s.
- Curfew Imposed In Leh After Clashes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
31 people arrested; Army stages flag march
Curfew was imposed on Thursday in Leh and the Army staged a flag march following clashes between Muslims and Buddhists triggered by reports of desecration of the Quran at a mosque in Kargil.
- Buddha’S Ark Hope For Calcutta (Telegraph, INDRANIL GHOSH, Feb 10, 2006)
Calcutta looks set to house the subcontinent’s first underground aquarium, a cavernous water world teeming with marine life from across the globe.
- Respond To Musharraf (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf cannot be faulted if he expected concessions from India in the ongoing peace process. New Delhi has yet to come up with a studied response to his proposals on Kashmir.
- Should Ias Men Act In Films? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Feb 10, 2006)
A fleeting glance at cinema posters and supplements touting this week’s Kannada releases reopens the old chestnut about whether serving IAS officers should be allowed to act in, direct or (clandestinely) produce feature films, TV serials and plays.
- A Classic Novel And The Literary View From Below (Hindu, Satya P. Mohanty, Feb 10, 2006)
Fakir Mohan Senapati's classic Oriya novel is a marvel of 19th century literary realism, complex and sophisticated. It seeks to analyse and explain social reality instead of merely holding up a mirror to it.
- Indian Police Reopen Nearly 1,600 Cases On Gujarat Riots (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
Indian police have reopened nearly 1,600 cases related to communal violence in the western state of Gujarat in 2002 in which some 2,000 people were killed, a top official said Friday.
- 31 Die In Pak Suicide Blast (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
A suicide bomber struck a Shi’ite Muslim procession in the northwestern Pakistan town of Hangu today killing at least 31 and sparking riots during the Muslim sect’s most important holiday. Mayor Mr Ghani ur-Rehman said more than 50 have been wounded.
- Maharashtra Loses Its Power Status, Bengal Shines (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
This is a turnaround Maharashtra could have done without. Once at the vanguard of industrial development, the state has come perilously close to being designated a "failed state".
- Jaswant In Advani’S Footsteps (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Feb 10, 2006)
Only a few newspapers in this country have taken note of BJP leader Jaswant Singh’s overland pilgrimage to various shrines in Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan, and that too to record the host country’s surprise at his decision to . . .
- Pak Not Comfortable With Independent Kashmir: Mirwaiz (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
Hurriyat Conference chief Mirwaiz Umer Farooq has said Pakistan is not comfortable with the idea of an independent Jammu and Kashmir and appreciated the stand of Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad that aspirations of people of all the regions . . .
- Dogmatic Certitude (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Feb 10, 2006)
What began as an act of not-so-innocent bravado in Denmark last September has ceased to be a laughing matter.
- Counter-Terrorism Forces In Kashmir Not Reduced (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Feb 10, 2006)
Rashtriya Rifles replaces troops sent to northeast
Brigade completed relocation a month ago
Rashtriya Rifles holds out no offensive threat
Announcement a foreign policy imperative
- Suicide Attack, Shooting, Kill 35 In Pakistan (Reuters, Ali Imam, Feb 10, 2006)
At least 35 people were killed and dozens wounded in Pakistan on Thursday in a suicide bombing on a Shi'ite Muslim procession and subsequent violence on the holiest day of the year for the religious minority.
- Tata Motors Q3 Net Jumps 46 Pct, Above Forecast (Reuters, Rina Chandran, Feb 10, 2006)
India's top vehicle maker, Tata Motors Ltd., posted a 46 percent jump in quarterly profit on Thursday, beating expectations on the back of rising sales and cheaper raw materials.
- Bangladesh Pm To Discuss Terrorism In Pakistan (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 10, 2006)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will discuss cooperation on tackling terrorism with her counterpart during a two-day visit to Pakistan next week, a senior foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
- The Ayatollah Joke Book (Washington Post, MICHAEL KINSLEY, Feb 10, 2006)
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the noted wit, expert on freedom and unelected religious leader -- the leader who counts -- of Iran, observed the other day that in the West, "casting doubt or negating the genocide of the Jews is banned but insulting the . . .
- Would Iranians Rally 'Round The Flag? (Los Angeles Times, Editorial, Los Angeles Times, Feb 10, 2006)
There may be good reasons to oppose an air attack on Iran's nuclear installations at this time, but one of the arguments that is advanced most often is seriously flawed.
- Coretta Scott King's Gandhian Ideals (Hindu, Shelia M. Poole, Feb 09, 2006)
Coretta Scott King sometimes referred to Mahatma Gandhi as "Gandhiji." By placing "ji" after Gandhi's name, she followed the traditional Indian practice of showing reverence.
- From People's War To Competitive Democracy (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Feb 09, 2006)
As leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist),Prachandais arguably the most important political player in the Himalayan kingdom today. In an exclusive face-to-face interview withThe Hindu, he discusses his party's road map for the end to monarchy . .
- Israel, Hamas Not For Compromise (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 09, 2006)
Israel and the Palestinian Islamic group, Hamas, have aired their deep differences on ways to settle their conflict revolving around the status of the West Bank and East Jerusalem as well as the right of war-displaced Palestinian refugees to return . . .
- Needless And Nasty Controversy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 09, 2006)
A year ago, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said: "When the world is compelled to coin a new term to take account of increasingly widespread bigotry — that is a sad and troubling development.
- Hamas Offers Truce, Sets Rider (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Feb 09, 2006)
Mishaal’s words indicated a readiness by Hamas to accept the two-state solution agreed by the secular Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO), Israel and the international community.
- New Govt Wins Numbers Game (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
After a 14-hour heated debate, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy won the motion of confidence in the Legislative Assembly in the early hours of Thursday by 138-66 votes.
- The Complicated World Of Nuclear Deals (Hindu, R. Ramachandran, Feb 09, 2006)
Safeguards are only one of the fallouts from the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal. Several issues need to be considered before tying down the DAE's hands.
- The Meaning Of Moharrum (Deccan Herald, Mir Mujtaba Hussain, Feb 09, 2006)
The historic event of Moharrum has great significance in learning moral and spiritual lessons
- Consecration Of Idols At Temple In Rt Nagar (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
The Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple at Muninanjappa Layout, Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Sultanpalya Main Road, R T Nagar, is organising a five-day celebration from February 12 to install the temple gopuram and consecrate the idols of Lord Vinayaka, . . .
- Historic Legacy (Deccan Herald, Srinidhi Raghavendra, Feb 09, 2006)
Hosur Road, famous for its choc-a-bloc traffic is known to one and all in Bangalore. But little is known about Hosur town itself in Dharamapuri district of neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
- Triumph Of Truth (Dawn, Jauhar Ali, Feb 09, 2006)
R and resurgence of Islam is bound up with the struggle and sacrifice of the highest order.
- From Korea, With Love (Deccan Herald, R Akhileshwari , Feb 09, 2006)
The Cold War politics that kept Korea out of India’s radar is in the past now. The two countries have discovered each other and this information has percolated to a few of us, Indians and Koreans, alike.
- Malabar Mahotsavam Begins Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Shovana Narayan to perform Kathak at the inaugural function
Shovana Narayan, a name synonymous with Kathak, will perform at the inaugural function of the Malabar Mahotsavam at the main venue of the Kozhikode beach on Thursday evening.
- Kalam Admits He Ignored Glitch Before Slv Launch (Indian Express, Vipin Pubby, Feb 09, 2006)
Illustrating a lesson for scientists in team spirit and a never-say-die attitude, President A P J Abdul Kalam admitted today that he had ignored a glitch moments before the unsuccessful launch of India’s SLV missile on August 18, 1978, . . .
- A New Question In Iran (Indian Express, RAMIN JAHANBEGLOO, Feb 09, 2006)
Predictably, IAEA’s face-off with Iran ended in favour of referring Iran to the UN Security Council in the hope that it would seize the ‘‘window of opportunity’’ for diplomatic efforts to succeed.
- Hamas Warns Abbas Against Leadership Changes Without Consultations (Indian Express, SALAH NASRAWI, Feb 09, 2006)
Hamas political chief Khaled Mashaal today warned Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas against making changes in the leadership structure without first consulting Hamas, a marked hardening of the group's stance going into negotiations on forming a . . .
- Tolerating Tolerance (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 09, 2006)
We need to be upfront at the outset: the cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad were needlessly provocative and should not have been published.
- Leading Light For The Ummah (Dawn, Mahdi Masud, Feb 09, 2006)
Alama Iqbal saw the history of Islam as marked by two definitive sacrifices, that of Ismail in the beginning and of Imam Hussain (A.S.), as defining moments. According to Iqbal, the role of Imam Hussain in Islamic history is as central as . . .
- France Ready To Take Back Waste Of "Toxic" Ship (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
France would be ready to take back toxic waste removed from a decommissioned carrier if India's top court allowed the ship to be scrapped in an Indian shipyard, the French envoy said on Wednesday.
- India’S Infrastructure Woes Dampen Growth (News International, Chris Sanders, Feb 09, 2006)
India needs to spend as much as $200 billion on boosting electricity supplies, running water, highways, ports and runways to bring its infrastructure to levels of other Asian nations. It’s a pressing issue: top corporate executives and . . .
- Repealing Hudood Laws (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 09, 2006)
Finally, we have a bill in the National Assembly seeking to repeal the Hudood ordinances.
- The Relevance Of Karbala (Dawn, Mahdi Masud, Feb 09, 2006)
Allama Iqbal saw the history of Islam as marked by two definitive sacrifices, that of Ismail in the beginning and of Imam Hussain (A.S.), as defining moments. According to Iqbal, the role of Imam Hussain in Islamic history is as central as the position ac
- Hamas Victory: Positive For All (Daily Times, Muqtedar Khan, Feb 09, 2006)
The spoiler is now in the saddle. To remain in the saddle it will have to change its outlook and its politics. Israel and the US must handle the situation prudently rather than petulantly, and give Hamas the time and space to find its way . . .
- More Funds For Security (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 09, 2006)
Given the large number of crime reports that fill newspaper pages every day, news that the government plans to provide more funds to provinces to deal with the deteriorating law and order situation should reassure victims of crime,
- Spirit Of Sacrifice (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Moharrum mourns the massacre of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammed.
- ‘Ramay Sahib’: Punjabi With An Intellect (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Feb 09, 2006)
Bhutto could have preferred him but his feudal instinct took him away from Ramay who was innocent of all feudal values. His calligraphy was far above what Bhutto could ever dream of; on the other hand, Hanif Ramay was quite capable of running the country
- India Almost Invaded Pakistan In 2002 (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 09, 2006)
India was all but ready to invade Pakistan in 2002 but was only held back because some of its leaders felt that the war might spin out of control and because the United States, afraid that it would become nuclear, exerted its influence on both . . .
- Live The Truth To Live Out Your Desires (The Economic Times, Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda, Feb 09, 2006)
Patanjali, in his Yoga Sutras, talks about an eight-fold path to achieve Yoga, union of the Self and the Divine. Satya is one path. He says live your life truthfully.
- Missiles Test Notification Deal An Indo-Pak ‘Accomplishment’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 09, 2006)
The October 2005 agreement between India and Pakistan to pre-notify and follow agreed guidelines when flight-testing ballistic missiles has been described as an “accomplishment” and an “example of responsible nuclear stewardship”.
- Futile Fanfare-Troop Thin-Out In J&k (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 09, 2006)
While there can be no quarrel with the withdrawal of a brigade from Jammu and Kashmir there is valid cause to wonder why both the Defence Minister and Army Chief chose to go public about it — particularly since they claim it is routine re-deployment.
- Spotted Deer Find New Pastures In Chennai (Hindu, P. Oppili, Feb 09, 2006)
The Guindy National Park and the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras campus are not the only two places where you can see spotted deer roaming in Chennai.
- Kumaraswamy Wins Trust Vote (Hindu, A. Jayaram, Feb 09, 2006)
Tally is 138-66 after 14 hours of spirited debate; Dharam Singh insisted on division
- Hamas To Name Gaza Trader As Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Militant group Hamas has decided to name Mr Jamal al-Khudairi, a Gaza businessman who ran for Parliament as an independent with Hamas backing, as its candidate for the post of the Palestinian Prime Minister, a top Hamas official said today.
- Grand Spectacle Unfolds At Shravanabelagola (Hindu, R. Krishna Kumar, Feb 09, 2006)
First Mahamastakabhisheka of the millennium to the monolithic statue leaves pilgrims spellbound
The anointing ceremony began at 10.35 a.m. with abhisheka and offerings
The first abhisheka was performed by Ashok Patni of Rajasthan
- Psychology Of Democracy India (Daily Times, Humair Hashmi, Feb 09, 2006)
Intolerance or whims on the part of the owner/management had to be curbed, abandoned or modified to keep costs low and generate profits. This led people in the industrial era to be tolerant, patient and accommodating.
- Verdict On Golf Park (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 09, 2006)
The decision by the Supreme Court on Tuesday to cancel a lease that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had awarded to a businessman to construct a mini-golf course in a park in Islamabad is reassuring.
- Freedom With Prudence (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Feb 09, 2006)
The controversy that has erupted over various European newspapers publishing cartoons that have been deemed offensive by many Muslims contains some salutary lessons.
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