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Articles 21921 through 22020 of 26855:
- Planet Of The Apes (Times of India, MUKUL SHARMA, Jul 13, 2005)
Organised religion has a rather undistinguished record of opposing scientific progress
- Sankararaman Murder Case Adjourned To July 25 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2005)
KANCHEEPURAM: The Chengalpattu Sessions Court adjourned the Sankararaman murder case to July 25, as no business could be transacted due to the lawyers' strike in the state
- Root Out Terrorism With Love And Compassion (Times of India, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Jul 13, 2005)
Why do people turn to terrorism?
- Mahimapura: Where God Is A Mound Of Sweet! (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2005)
Srinidhi Raghavendra L V speaks of the quaint and sweet Mahimapura and the treasures it has to offer.
- Blame Politics, Not Islam (Hindu, Karen Armstrong, Jul 12, 2005)
Fundamentalism is often a form of nationalism in religious disguise
- Getting In Touch With God (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2005)
A temple untouched by development and commercialisation. Kamalashile is a place where you can still feel Gods presence, Sunil Kumar M tells us.
- A Blend Of Beauty And Destruction (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 12, 2005)
The god was famous in the Vijayanagara Era. Remnants of the cult god is seen in Hampi and in a largely forgotten temple.
- Hate Attacks (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 12, 2005)
No religion preaches or even condones shedding of innocent blood.
- Translation Of The Ashtavakra Gita (Hindu, S Revathy, Jul 12, 2005)
ASHTAVAKRA GITA OR ASHTAVAKRA SAMHITA — The Song of the Self Supreme: M. S. Venkatachalam — Tr. in English; Pub. by Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam, New Delhi.
- Ignite Your Minds To Pay Heed To Conscience (Times of India, A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM , Jul 12, 2005)
Conscience is the light of the soul that burns within the chambers of our psychological heart. It protests whenever anything unrighteous is done or thought of.
- Get Out Of Your Bmw And See What Happens (Times of India, SADHGURU JAGGI VASUDEV, Jul 11, 2005)
What is Samyama and how does it help us in life?
- A Peep Into The Mind Of Mohammed Ali Jinnah (Hindu, Shankar Bajpai , Jul 11, 2005)
"Mr. Jinnah said that no solution of the Hindu-Muslim problem could be entirely free from risks."
- Keeping Gods In Captivity (Times of India, PRITHVI DATTA CHANDRA SHOBHI, Jul 11, 2005)
Ayodhya strikes at our ability to imagine divinity anywhere
- Gulliver And The Muslims (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Jul 10, 2005)
The Noah’s ark nationalism of the early Congress was forced upon it by its circumstances
- Greatness Of Scriptures (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 09, 2005)
Scriptures are a storehouse of authentic information about different aspects of the Universe that lead to the knowledge of Ultimate Reality. It is believed that saints and seers have recorded their intuitive perceptions in them.
- The Sky Above And Our Cosmic Connections (Times of India, Pranav Khullar, Jul 08, 2005)
For aeons, the sky — particularly the night sky — has fascinated and intrigued humankind. Carl Sagan writes of how "...the Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be... the greatest of mysteries".
- Sincerity Essential (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2005)
Bhakti is something that cannot be imbibed easily. It requires great effort and determination on the part of the individual. From the lives of great saints and devotees, one realises that the path is arduous and not smooth.
- Reason And Not Dogma Is The Basis Of Vedanta (Times of India, SWAMI PARTHASARATHY, Jul 07, 2005)
Vedanta is scientific exposition of truth. It expounds the truth methodically, logically. It does not rely on the authority of a preceptor.
- My Religion, Race And Caste (Tribune, Baljit Malik, Jul 06, 2005)
My religion is not the one I was born into. It is not derived from one source, one or even two, or three sacred books. It is also not derived from one or two traditions of religious experience, thought and philosophy.
- Lb Polls And Violence (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2005)
IRONIC as it appears, the murder of a Jamaat-i-Islami activist on Sunday coincided with the holding of an all-party conference designed to adopt a code of conduct for the local body elections.
- Brahmasutra Commentary (Hindu, M. Narasimhachary , Jul 05, 2005)
The Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Brahmasutras composed by Sage Badarayana are the triple texts (Prasthanatraya), which form the foundation of the orthodox Hindu philosophy. Ramanuja's commentary on the Brahmasutra is known as the Sribhashya
- Where Divinity Meets Unity (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2005)
God's presence is felt where people gather and serve each other, where selflessness and welfare of humanity is promoted and the path to divinity is explored in fellowship,Jaimini P tells us.
- Kulkarni Goes (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 05, 2005)
THE resignation of Mr Sudheendra Kulkarni from all his posts in the Bharatiya Janata Party is unfortunate.
- Governor Inaugurates South India's Biggest `Goshala' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2005)
Houses 2,000 cows recovered from slaughter-houses
- Timeline: Ayodhya Crisis (British Broadcasting Corporation, bbc correspondent, Jul 05, 2005)
The religious site where the Babri mosque was destroyed in 1992 in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya has been a flashpoint between Hindus and Muslims for years.
- Jagannath, The People’S God (Deccan Herald, Bibhuti Mishra , Jul 03, 2005)
In Orissa it is the women’s prerogative to pull the chariot of Jagannath, a tradition started during the days of Indira Gandhi
- Imrana’S Plight Triggers A Major Debate (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Jul 03, 2005)
THERE has been considerable focus here on that hapless raped woman Imrana. Raped by her father-in-law in UP’s Muzaffarnagar, her case has shot into significance all over the country because of the issuance of the subsequent fatwa that she could no longer
- Islamic Terrorism (Tribune, M.B. Naqvi, Jul 02, 2005)
Apart from the long-standing business with India, Pakistan’s immediate objective remains fighting against Islamic terrorism, both for the sake of keeping the Americans pleased and for the future of Pakistan itself. Here foreign policy and domestic...
- Imrana’S Obedience (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 02, 2005)
To obey, and then to disappear: this is what Imrana Bibi seems to want to do most at the moment. In all the public turmoil over “personal law” that has been set off by her father-in-law allegedly raping her last month, Imrana’s personhood is precisely...
- Deportation Of Muslim Clerics (Tribune, Shahira Naim, Jul 02, 2005)
Lucknow may be 500 km from the national capital but it is considered the hub of Muslim opinion making in the country. It is the head office of the influential All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) that claims to represent all sects of the Muslims..
- India Can Be America's Best Friend (International Herald Tribune, Brahma Chellaney , Jul 01, 2005)
At a time when anti-Americanism has spread across the globe, a new poll shows that more people in India have a positive view of the United States than in any other nation surveyed. The poll, conducted by the Pew Global Attitudes Project, raises . . .
- Need For Guidance (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 01, 2005)
Saints are born in this world with the mission of enabling laypeople to realise God. The life of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa shows that he guided both the monk and the householder, each according to his predilection and capacity to adopt a particular path
- Indian Hard-Liner Adjusts His Sails To Catch Winds Of Peaceful Change (Christian Science Monitor, John Nemec, Jun 30, 2005)
The impossible occurred last month in South Asia. A conservative Indian nationalist leader praised the founder of Pakistan.
- Descent Of Divine Grace (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 30, 2005)
Descent of divine grace is the turning point in the spiritual evolution of a bonded soul.
- Sufi Of Lahore: Beyond Hindu And Muslim (The Economic Times, YOGINDER SIKAND, Jun 29, 2005)
The sixteenth century Shah Hussain of Lahore was one of the most accomplished Sufi saints of Punjab. Hussain’s mystical inclinations were apparent early in his life.
- Going After Them (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 29, 2005)
The government should take serious notice of the death threats issued on Monday by suspected Al Qaeda militants against 28 tribal and religious leaders in North Waziristan
- Man Of Wisdom (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 29, 2005)
There are certain distinguishing features with which it is possible to identify a man of wisdom.
- The Weakening Of Bonds (Tribune, Shiv Kumar, Jun 28, 2005)
THE feel-good factor on the high streets of Ahmedabad and Vadodara is unmistakable.
- Advani"s Unsecular Folly (Deccan Herald, M Veerappa Moily, Jun 28, 2005)
While Advani may have praised Jinnah for being secular, it is obvious that the converse was indeed true
- The Great Eastern Way (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 28, 2005)
It appears the Great Eastern Hotel in Kolkata will finally be privatised.
- No Free Power Link To Farmers' Suicides (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Jun 28, 2005)
Despite a strongly held belief to the contrary, Maharashtra's farmers have never demanded free power. And the suicides in Vidharbha were certainly not linked to this issue.
- All He Needed Was A Thin Edge Off The Bat (Telegraph, RUDRANGSHU MUKHERJEE, Jun 28, 2005)
Eknath Solkar epitomized the very old cricketing belief that catches win matches. It is difficult to imagine India’s victory against England at the Oval in 1971 without Solkar’s outstanding catches at forward short-leg.
- Same Story (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 28, 2005)
In West Bengal, the past continuously pulls back the present. The efforts initiated by the chief minister of West Bengal,
- J&k Minister Escapes Ultras’ Attack (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2005)
Militants on Monday attempted to target Minister of State for Education Ghulam Nabi Lone when they fired a UBGL grenade at Government Degree College in Baramulla as he was leaving the college premises after participating in a function.
- Flood Fury (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 28, 2005)
LAST year, the formation of a huge lake in Tibet because of the blocking of a river kept India on tenterhooks for long.
- Iran’S New Course (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 28, 2005)
The nervousness generated across the world by the landslide victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the Iranian presidential election has been the only predictable aspect of that poll.
- A Milestone In Economic Integration (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jun 28, 2005)
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Sri Lanka,
- Comparative Literature (Hindu, K. S. Parthasarathy, Jun 28, 2005)
SAAHITYA SAMBANDHA: Srikrishnabhat Arthikaje; Pub. by CVG Publications, No.70, 2nd Main Road, Jabbar Block, Vyalaikaval, Bangalore-560003. Rs. 90.
- Ahmadiyas In Bangla District Feel Unsafe (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2005)
The Khatme Nabuwat movement leaders have threatened to launch an agitation, if the Ahmadiyas are not declared a non Muslim sect by Dec 22.
- Today's Editorial: How Many Bjps? (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 27, 2005)
How many BJPs are there? Too many, for any accurate count.
- Media’S Role In The Hype And Hyperbole (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jun 27, 2005)
When BSE Sensex soared past the psychological benchmark of 7,000 points last week, it was to the cheering drumbeat of the media.
- The Speaking Tree: Shivattwa And The Principle Of Universal Oneness (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 27, 2005)
The Divine Consciousness pervading all living beings is none other than Shiva.
- Unwelcome Passenger (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 27, 2005)
The Government of India had no alternative to saying “no” to Pakistan Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s application for visiting Jammu and Kashmir by using the Muzaffarabad-Srinagar bus service on June 30.
- Battle For Reforms (Dawn, David Ignatius, Jun 27, 2005)
When an Arab leader removes his chief of intelligence, it’s a sign that some kind of serious internal shake-up is underway.
- Naxal Cremated Amid Tension In Belgaum (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2005)
The killing of Ajit Kusabi in an encounter at Devarabalu village in Udupi district on Thursday has shocked his parents and others in the city. None had expected that Ajit, a man full of concern for the weavers, would take up arms.
- Peacock Conservation Reserve In Bankapur (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2005)
Over the next couple of months, Karnataka will be home to the country’s first ever Peacock Conservation Reserve.
- Man Held For Killing Pastors (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2005)
Police believe that the commuting of the death sentence awarded to Dara Singh in Graham Staines’ murder case could have emboldened the culprits.
- Many Paths, Same Goal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2005)
It is a mistaken notion that those involved in worldly life may not be able to pursue the path to God realisation. The basis for this may lie in the fact that in an individual's life...
- Oye, Oye, Bubblee, Watch Out (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Jun 27, 2005)
On June 18, the brothers Ambani finally patched up. The Reliance duo, Reliance Industries and Reliance Energy, jumped 11 per cent in a week and pulled up the Sensex, taking it beyond the 7,000-mark
- Naipaul’S Challenge (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Jun 27, 2005)
The year 2005 will be remembered for, among other things, V.S. Naipaul’s milestone speech in which he challenged Indians to come up with a contemporary intellectual discourse.
- Wullar Barrage: Indo-Pak Dialogue Tomorrow (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 27, 2005)
The UNSC expansion is an issue that the existing club members are unable to dodge any longer. Thus diplomatic games are on to frustrate the major aspirants.
- Bus Terminal For Karachi (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 27, 2005)
Given Karachi’s congested traffic situation, its frustrated residents will be relieved to hear that the city government has begun work
- Upset Win (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2005)
Confusion over the reform process led to Ahmadinejad’s victory in Iran
- Sectarian Violence Is Shattering Iraq's Hopes (Hindu, Peter Beaumont, Jun 27, 2005)
When they killed Abdul Sattar Saffar al-Khazraji, he was waiting for the minibus that would take him to his work as a laboratory supervisor at Nahrain University. As the 30-year-old stood with other workers commuting from the Harriya district of Baghdad,
- Not By Quota (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 27, 2005)
The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to promulgate an ordinance providing for five per cent reservations for Muslims in government jobs and educational institutions is an unwise move and is unlikely to benefit the Muslim community in the long run.
- Issues Of Identity (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Jun 26, 2005)
I have been reading a volume, entitled, “The Final Settlement,” prepared by a think-tank in Mumbai, called “Strategic Insight Group.”
- Curbing Antiquities’ Smuggling (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
The seizure on Thursday of Dubai-bound antiquities worth Rs 700 million by the customs at Karachi port points to the long prevailing problem of historical relics being smuggled out of the country.
- Reining In The Taliban (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 26, 2005)
In one of the biggest attacks in the last two years, 130 Taliban fighters were killed in three days by Afghan and US-led coalition forces determined to put an end to the insurgency prior to September’s presidential elections.
- Outcome Of Iranian Elections (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 26, 2005)
Tehran mayor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has obtained a clear majority in the run-off presidential elections in Iran. Despite some complaints of voter intimidation, aides of veteran leader Akbar Hashmi Rafsanjani have conceded his defeat.
- Return Of The Bayalaatas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
G S Bhat traces the spurt and decline of the free-show troupes, or Bayalaatas in Yakshagana through the years.
- Representations Of India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
Various voices reveal encounters that mostly hang on the common thread of western cliche that surrounds India.
- A Trek To Heaven... (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
Percy Fernandez writes about the phenomenal beauty of the Kedarnath sanctuary in the monsoons. Its sanctum sanctorum has a miniature of the Kedarnath peak. Priests say that it was this miniature that led to the building of the temple.
- Entire Environmental Clearance Process Has Been Subverted, Says Jayalalithaa (Hindu, CP Bhambri, Jun 26, 2005)
Chief Minister expresses inability to participate in the inaugural function
- Reality' Rape (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Jun 26, 2005)
`The conviction rate for rapes is appalling, just four per cent. The blame lies largely with shoddy investigation and collection of evidence.'
- Borrowing To Fund Welfare Schemes To Continue: Ysr (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
The Congress Government will not hesitate to borrow any amount to implement the welfare schemes for the poor and farmers to honour the priorities it has set for the growth of Andhra Pradesh, the Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, said here on Saturda
- Reliving History That None Dare Repeat (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
‘Freedom hijacked’: On the morning of June 26, 1975, the nation awoke to the realisation that in the silence of the previous midnight the state had hijacked its democratic rights. Three decades later, BJP president L K Advani relives the dark days of Emer
- Military-Level Information Security For General Use (Hindu, Anand Parthasarathy, Jun 26, 2005)
Indian engineers have delivered a robust communication system "Now the civilian sector in India can not only access levels of security hitherto unavailable but also manage its own `keys' using a smart card"
- Temple Of The Future (Indian Express, K N Arun, Jun 26, 2005)
Just imagine: some 30,000 pilgrims waiting for hours on end and finally jostling with each other for that momentary glimpse of the Lord of the Seven Hills
- ``Ministry Bulldozed Into According Clearance'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
Startling, unseemly haste to organise launch function of Sethu Canal Project: Jayalalithaa
- Wakf Board Defers Verdict On Taj To July 13 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2005)
The petitioner who claimed that Taj Mahal was a Wakf property, accused the board of delaying tactics on the matter.
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