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Articles 16621 through 16720 of 26855:
- Pak Move To Build Dam At Skardu Draws Flak (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 01, 2006)
Leaders of Northern Areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have opposed Islamabad’s plan to build dams in the region on the grounds that it would destroy their historical monuments and cultural heritage.
- Happy New Year (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jan 01, 2006)
If the choice is between joy and gloom everybody would and should opt for the former. Who wants to be unhappy when the New Year sets in? On this first day of 2006 we can look at our surroundings.
- Only Party High Command Can Decide On Leadership Change: Dharam Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 01, 2006)
Kharge-Krishna meeting gives rise to speculation
- Inclusive Nationalism (Daily Excelsior, C.S. Pandit, Jan 01, 2006)
Nation-states have a logic of their own. So insidiously is this logic purveyed through the state's institutions that it becomes common sense, particularly among the educated. Perspectives that differ from this common sense are then easily seen . . .
- Advani's Long Tenure Ends (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jan 01, 2006)
Other presidents came and went, never to return, but Mr. Advani always did
Problems with RSS began after he flouted one-man one-post principle
Disappointed over his inability to communicate the context of Jinnah remarks
- Us Firm Employee Detained, Questioned About Iisc Attack (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Jan 01, 2006)
Investigations into the terrorist attack on the IISc have led to the detention of an employee of a US-based company.
- Growing Up Sikh (Deccan Herald, Geetanjali Kapoor, Jan 01, 2006)
The best part of the book is the attitude of its young protagonist who is positive, despite having faced terrible odds.
- Hundreds Of Trees Pruned For Kalam’S Visit (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Severe pruning of hundreds of trees as part of a beautification drive for the visit of President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam here Friday has irked environmentalists.
- ‘Pak Yet To Meet Anti-Terror Pledge’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
The Manmohan Singh government has taken a dim view of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s commitment not to allow his country’s soil for perpetrating acts of terrorism in India as central intelligence agencies pointed to the strong possibility . . .
- India’S Irresponsible Statement (Pakistan Observer, Dr. A. R. Khan, Dec 31, 2005)
India once again trying to vitiate the peace atmosphere in the region issued unwarranted and provocative statement that too on purely Pakistan’s internal matters. The statement by the spokesman of India’s External Affairs Ministry is not only . . .
- Bjp Pledges Ram Temple, Abrogation Of Article 370 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Out of power for the last 18 months, BJP today came out with a declaration pledging its commitment to Uniform Civil Code, abrogation of Article 370 and Ram temple as party chief L K Advani asserted that the recent scams that hit the party were shortcoming
- Flaws In Counter-Terror Practices (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 31, 2005)
Home Ministry orders review of procedures in major cities Bangalore police did not once send officials to Jammu and Kashmir to independently develop the inputs on the growing terrorist threat to the city
- Buddha's Relic To Add Attraction To State Archaeological Museum (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Archaeologists stumble upon five caskets at Bavikonda
Dalai Lama to inaugurate the 16th enclosure of the museum
A number of Union Ministers and Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy to attend the inaugural
- Open Up (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 31, 2005)
One can only express disappointment over the Pakistan Government's decision to continue to enforce ban on the Indian television channels. This is against the spirit of a sort of glasnost that has emerged in the sub-continent.
- Salve On Pak Islamic Schools Before Salvo (Telegraph, IMTIAZ GUL, Dec 31, 2005)
In an apparent attempt to avoid confrontation with Islamic seminaries that host foreign students, the Pakistani government today said it is not cancelling the students’ visas but they have to leave the country “as soon as possible”.
- Pak ‘Taliban’ Gain Sway In Lawless Tribal Region (Indian Express, Raja Asghar, Dec 31, 2005)
Pakistani followers of Afghanistan’s Taliban have gained sway in a sensitive border area where they have been killing their opponents with impunity despite the heavy presence of government forces.
- Whither Bjp (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 31, 2005)
When Sunday dawns tomorrow, people will be wishing “Happy New Year” to one another. However, the BJP men extending the customary greetings to each other will be doing so with less of conviction and more of trepidation. Mr L.K. Advani who cannot celebrate
- Army Feels Bangalore Is Particularly Vulnerable (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
State needs better response system, says official
Major General B. Shivashankar, General Officer Commanding, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala Area, said here on Friday that the recent terrorist attack on innocent persons and . . .
- Back Channel Diplomacy Taking Up Proposals On Kashmir: Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Dec 31, 2005)
When the ideas took concrete shape, they would be moved to the `front channel'
- India Shedding Crocodile Tears Over Balochistan: Pervez (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf has said the recent Indian concern over the situation in Balochistan has revealed the channel providing funds for hiring mercenaries and supplying arms for carrying out subversive activities in the province.
- "Back To Basics" To Change Nation Is Bjp's Message (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Dec 31, 2005)
Dedicated persons needed to carry "moral authority": Venkaiah
The Bharatiya Janata Party's political "message" from its silver jubilee National Council session was "back to basics," not forgetting that it was part of a larger Parivar with . . .
- Hunt On For Terror Suspects (Hindu, K.V. Subramanya , Dec 31, 2005)
No breakthrough yet in attack on IISc; security tightened for New Year's Eve
- Hoax Bomb Calls Create Panic In Bangalore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Police search three colleges, a software firm and two malls
People urged not to panic and allow miscreants to `have an upper hand'
Police officials not forthcoming on details of calls
- Preserving Pakistan’S Identity (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 31, 2005)
It is encouraging that Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has categorically stated that the Government will not allow airing of programmes that are against our faith, culture and tradition. Chairing meeting of PEMRA on Thursday, he said Pakistan has an open . .
- ‘Taliban’ Gain Sway In Tribal Region (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Pakistani followers of Afghanistan’s Taliban have gained sway in a sensitive border area where they have been killing their opponents with impunity despite the heavy presence of government forces.
- `Enlightened Moderation' In Pakistan, Really? (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Dec 31, 2005)
Local press terming Hindus, Christians and Jews as `enemies of Islam', a general free hand and support to extremist outfits, Shariat courts and blasphemy laws clearly loaded against women and minorities, all make any talk by Gen Pervez Musharraf . . . .
- Back To Basics: Bjp Finds Silver Lining In Bad Times (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
The BJP on Friday decided to go back “to the basics”, announcing its commitment to Uniform Civil Code, abrogation of Article 370 and Ayodhya issue and asked party workers to constantly exercise caution against “contagious diseases” like corruption.
- Battered But Unbowed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
The Indian Institute of Science campus, home to some of the finest minds in the country, is also not lacking in spirit, discover BHUMIKA K. and ANAND SANKAR in the aftermath of the dastardly act
- Kalam Brings Cheer To Bihar (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
On his first visit to Bihar after the NDA came to power, President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam today said smiling leads to creativity which in turn can foster development.
- World Is More Terrorised Now (Daily Excelsior, Samuel Baid, Dec 31, 2005)
The world is entering the year 2006 more terrorised than it was on October 7, 2001, when the Untied States-led forces started bombing Afghanistan with a view to eliminate global terrorism. But the menace of terrorism has become at least four times . . .
- U.S. Versus Iran In Iraq (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Dec 31, 2005)
Iran's influence over the SCIRI, a key constituent of the Iraqi Government, is setting up a confrontation with the United States.
- Towards Greater Enlightenment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
On the threshold of a new year, India emerges as a curious amalgam of the modern and the regressive. In his book, The Argumentative Indian, Amartya Sen draws from Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim, agnostic, and atheistic strands of Indian thought to . . .
- Baglihar Issue: Pakistan Denies Media Reports (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Dec 31, 2005)
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam has denied media reports that Islamabad had requested the World Bank to extend the deadline for replying to questions posed by the bank's technical experts on Baglihar dam.
- Decks Cleared For French Ship's Departure For India (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Dec 31, 2005)
Asbestos-laden ship could leave for Gujarat as early as Sunday
- Nothing To Smile About (Times of India, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Dec 31, 2005)
If hope were to kindle in the dying embers of 2005, one might expect the new year to dawn on a transparent democracy where voters elect candidates purely on the basis of merit.
- Minority Rights And Responsibilities (Hindu, Iqbal A. Ansari, Dec 31, 2005)
Muslims are not enjoying any `privilege' denied to others. However, the concerns raised in Parliament, during the debate on the Constitution (104th) Amendment Bill, on the reservation issue need to be addressed. One way could be to conduct a . . .
- At Guruvayoor, Lankan Prez Prays For Peace (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse offered prayers at the Sri Krishna temple at Guruvayoor on Friday amid unprecedented security that the temple town had ever witnessed. The President told waiting newsmen after the darshan that he sought . . .
- West Bengal Poll (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
EC must mean business
What eventual impact the Election Commission’s directive to West Bengal’s chief electoral officer to correct the “glaring irregularities” in the distribution of photo identity cards of voters would have is not clear.
- Priority To Ceasefire: Rajapakse (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 31, 2005)
`We want peace, peace to all'
- 2005 In Its Own Words (Indian Express, Vandita Mishra, Dec 31, 2005)
Amid the dizzy year-enders, it’s best to do what the New York Times did. It tried to squeeze 2005 into a handy list of catchwords and phrases. The paper was not unaware that the exercise could turn out to be foolhardy.
- How Saffron Lost Its Colour (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Dec 31, 2005)
Astrologically speaking, BJP appeared to be under the influence of the unfavourable ‘shani dasa’ in the year gone by with one mishap leading to another and ‘the party with a difference’ had publicly turned ‘different’ as the year closed.
- Wannabe Lakshmans Feel Vajpayee Heat The Day After (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Dec 31, 2005)
If his words threw the BJP into a tizzy last night, it was Atal Behari Vajpayee’s silence that overshadowed the deliberations of the concluding session of the party’s Silver Jubilee extravaganza today, leaving behind a state of lingering uncertainty . . .
- Kalam’S Bihar Vision: Progress By 2015 (Indian Express, J P Yadav, Dec 31, 2005)
President A P J Abdul Kalam today presented his vision for Bihar to emerge as a developed state by 2015 and expressed his confidence on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s leadership to achieve the goal.
- Silver Lining In Disaster’S Dark Clouds (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 31, 2005)
Once notorious for forsaking the victims of natural disaster, India in 2005 gained a working model for rehabilitation: growing private involvement and determined public officials. The downside: a threat to community self reliance.
- What Next For The Bjp? (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Two leaders have dominated India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during its chequered history - former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and party president Lal Krishna Advani.
- India's Year Of Shame (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Dec 30, 2005)
As the first anniversary of the tsunami trauma reminds us, the year now mercifully drawing to a close had begun with a monumentally destructive disaster. Others followed, most notably the earthquake, far more catastrophic in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir ....
- Metro On The Fast Track (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Dec 30, 2005)
The New Delhi metro has set the benchmarks for the successful handling of a complex mega-project, without time and cost-overruns, and has become a model for other such projects in the country.
- An Unlikely Hero (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 30, 2005)
Some two decades ago, the BBC released an audio collection of its Test Match Special. It contained John Arlott’s memorable description of Don Bradman’s final test innings at the Oval in 1948 — the time when the crowd rose to greet England’s deadly . . .
- Vajpayee Quits Poll Turf (Statesman, Dipankar Chakrovorty, Dec 30, 2005)
The former Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, today announced his retirement from electoral politics.
- New Impetus On Trade (Deccan Herald, Arun Mohanty, Dec 30, 2005)
India, Russia and China are keen on trilateral co-operation on a host of economic and political issues.
- Bjp Condemns Terrorist Attack (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
The BJP condemned the terrorist strike at Bangalore saying this was the first time such an incident had taken place in Karnataka.
- Bundh In Orissa Against Animal Sacrifice (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
A bundh was observed in western Bolangir district in Orissa on Wednesday to stop animal sacrifice during a popular annual religious festival scheduled to be held early next month in one of the villages in the district.
- Another Sore Spot (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 30, 2005)
Even as the Musharraf Government in Pakistan is struggling in the face of extremist and sectarian violence another tormenting sore point has emerged in our vicinity.
- Brave Men (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Dec 30, 2005)
It is not always easy for the ordinary citizens to come forward and put up armed resistance against those blatantly indulging in loot, plunder and killings.
- Howzzat For Identity? (Indian Express, VARGHESE K. GEORGE, Dec 30, 2005)
Who am I? Many have become philosophers by asking this. From the “I think, therefore I exist”, explanation of Descartes, human civilisation has come a long way.
- Taliban Commander Gets Life Term In Absentia (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
A pakistani court has sentenced the Taliban’s military chief to life imprisonment in absentia for trying to kill a member of parliament, a court official said on Thursday.
- Second Security Breach At Iisc (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Dec 30, 2005)
For the IISc, Wednesday’s night terror attack was the second serious security breach in less than a year. In May, Tenzing Tsundue, general secretary of the Friends of Tibet, thumbed his nose at the Bangalore police and the IISc security system ....
- On Corruption, Party Not With Advani (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Dec 30, 2005)
Virtually snubbing outgoing chief L.K. Advani’s defence of corruption inside the party, the BJP today ‘‘unreservedly’’ expressed ‘‘regret’’ at the involvement of party MPs in the cash-for-questions scandal and Sushma Swaraj said their act ‘‘has made us ha
- Chakri Sirindhorn: Honoured For Serving The Mankind (Daily Excelsior, R C Rajamani, Dec 30, 2005)
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who received the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2004 recently, is an Indologist who has a special love for India and its people.
- Vajpayee Not To Contest Polls (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee tonight virtually announced his retirement from active politics saying henceforth he would not contest elections and refrain from power politics.
- Killing Daughters For ‘Honour’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Nazir Ahmed appears calm and unrepentant as he recounts how he slit the throats of his three young daughters and their 25-year old stepsister to salvage his family’s “honour” - a crime that shocked Pakistan.
- "Fidayeen" Attack Explosive Smuggled In From Dhaka (Hindu, Devesh K. Pandey , Dec 30, 2005)
'Conspiracy to target STF office hatched in head office of HuJI'
- Munich Is A Prayer For Peace. It Also Captures The Sociology Of Terrorism (Indian Express, James P. Pinkerton, Dec 30, 2005)
Steven Spielberg, America’s most influential filmmaker, doesn’t just make movies. He makes statements — and takes risks, as with his latest movie, Munich.
- The Three R’S: What’S Religion Got To Do With It? (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Many ulema are open to curricular reform in madrasa education, says Yoginder Sikand. But the debate must be fairly structured.
- Vajpayee’S Man For Future: Mahajan (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Dec 30, 2005)
Atal Behari Vajpayee sent the BJP into a tizzy tonight by declaring his own retirement from electoral politics and publicly anointing high-profile general secretary Pramod Mahajan as the future leader of the party. He made no mention . . .
- Margazhi Memories (Deccan Herald, L SUBRAMANI, Dec 30, 2005)
December (Margazhi) is a good time for connoisseurs of food and music in Chennai.
- Intel Inside: Securing It Cities (Indian Express, C. Uday Bhaskar, Dec 30, 2005)
Bangalore's prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was the venue of an attack by an unidentified gun-toting killer on December 28. Delhi based professor, Professor M.C. Puri — participating in an international conference — was killed and . . .
- Of Holocausts, Past And Future (Hindu, Hamid Ansari, Dec 30, 2005)
Despite its horrors, the Holocaust was not a singularity and was preceded by others of lesser or greater dimensions.
- Rs.4.6 Crore For Tourism Projects In Tiruvannamalai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Works include introduction of boating facilities
- Bjp Promises To Rectify Shortcomings ........ (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
In its first attempt at self introspection, BJP today "unreservedly expressed its regret" over the involvement of some of its MPs in the `cash for questions’ scandal and promised to rectify the shortcomings.
- Congress’S Software (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Ayodhya and Delhi preceded Bangalore. But the UPA’s too busy being ‘nice’
- Vajpayee To Keep Off Elections (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee announced his retirement from “power politics” on Thursday night and said he would “no longer contest elections."
- Did Iisc Ignore Police Advice? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
On three occasions police officials had advised the Registrar to change the existing security apparatus
Institute was told to switch security agency
Security breached during Chinese premier's visit
- In Brief (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
An Italian national has alleged that a driver belonging to the police department had raped her at her residence in Vijayanagar III Stage in Mysore on December 23....
- Terrorist Attack Was Predicted (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 30, 2005)
Architect of Lashkar's Akshardham temple attack had visited Bangalore
Officials, institutions were slow to address vulnerabilities
Bangalore has been on the Lashkar's list of targets for a while
- More Security Cover For Defence Scientists (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
Defence installations to be protected
The country's top defence and nuclear scientists and major defence installations were on Thursday given heightened security cover in . . .
- Lashkar-Linked Magazine Calls For Attacks (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Dec 30, 2005)
Demands `retaliation and requital' for fall of Dacca
The December issue of the Voice of Islam, a Pakistan-based journal closely affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Taiba, has called for "retaliation and requital" of the fall of Dacca to Indian forces on . . .
- Vajpayee To Keep Off 'Politics Of Power' (Hindu, ARUNKUMAR BHATT, Dec 30, 2005)
Advani calls for campaign to mould public opinion against the Congress on the lack of security, probity
BJP to take severe action against corrupt MPs
Vajpayee's policy on Naxalism given up
Party will not be comfortable till Ram temple is built
- Cabinet Clears Safta (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 30, 2005)
The agreement is a historic milestone, says Kamal Nath The agreement on SAFTA provides for compensation of revenue loss to LDCs
- Attack On The Iisc — South India On Terror Cross-Hair (Business Line, B. Raman , Dec 30, 2005)
The Wednesday attack at the IISc does not appear to have been targeted at any scientist but generally at the IT industry for which Bangalore is best known.
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