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Articles 1921 through 2020 of 21907:
- Ready To Convert? (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 24, 2006)
India and China account for barely 2 per cent and 5 per cent of world GDP respectively, in current dollar terms. At current growth rates it will take half a century for them to find place amongst the world’s largest economies.
- First Principles (Indian Express, Ravi Sharma , Sep 24, 2006)
A news report said that rescue operations to pull out a grounded merchant ship had been suspended because the tug engaged in the rescue bid itself ran aground! I have had plenty of similar experiences and had begun to wonder if I was some kind of a Jonah.
- Disability Within (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
It is not without reason that the global polio Technical Consultative Group has singled out India as one of the few countries that continue to carry the risk of transmission of the dreaded illness.
- Anchoring A Sinking Ship Don't Shoot The Mes (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 24, 2006)
Fantasy author Terry Pratchett unintentionally summarised the dilemma of the semi-educated, quasi-religious middle of the road Pakistani when he said 'the trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and . . .
- Papal Call For A New Crusade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI has given fresh impetus to post-9/11 Islamophobia by recalling a vision of Islam which was relevant in the 14th century
- The Great Divide (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 24, 2006)
The Pope, by issuing a historic apology, has tapped a groundswell of rage. Many Christians are reading the irrational outburst following his Regensburg address in the language of the 14th century Byzantine emperor whom the Pontiff quoted.
- Apology For What? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 24, 2006)
It's difficult in these jihadi times to be a scholar, address controversy. Civilisation is under stress
- Drifting And Drowning (News International, Masood Hasan, Sep 24, 2006)
It's not only Murree that is collapsing. So is whatever little else that was of any value at one time. Now, like a childhood story, it is just a distant, hazy memory. Somewhere on the long and difficult highway of life, we as a people have gone off . . .
- Angry (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 24, 2006)
Muslims are angry with the Jews. We are angry with the Christians. Pakistani Muslims are angry with Jews, Christians and Hindus. People of the Book -- Jews, Christians and Muslims -- are all at war while China and India stride ahead.
- Barbs Of Truth (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 24, 2006)
Kurt Vonnegut is like Mark Twain or Chekhov, extremely funny when depressed.
- Democratic Federalism (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Sep 24, 2006)
The military regime in Pakistan has not learnt any lesson from its own history and has followed the same policy of ruthless suppression of sub-nationalist movement in Balochistan. It has forgotten that the birth of Bangladesh as a separate country . . .
- 'There Is A True Global Talent Market' (The Economic Times, VIVEK SINHA, Sep 24, 2006)
Indian labour market has never been this red hot. There is a massive churn in the organised market for skilled people, a reflection of the level of economic activity in the country. Global salary surveys and cross-country outlook for recruitment . . .
- Manmohan Chastises Police For Alienating Muslims (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 24, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged regional leaders on Saturday to recruit more Muslims into the police and intelligence agencies to help counter a growing sense of insecurity in the minority community.
- The Havana Puzzle (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Sep 24, 2006)
Even if the general delivers, can we hope for any sort of continuity in the post-Musharraf era?
- Kashmir Bilateral Issue: Bush (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Sep 23, 2006)
President George W. Bush on Friday said it was very important that the issue of Kashmir move forward and be resolved peacefully.
- Kerala Travel Mart To Begin On Wednesday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will inaugurate the fourth Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday evening. The mart is held every two years to showcase Kerala to global tourism players.
- Navaratri Festival Begins Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The temples have been decked up for the Navaratri festival which begins on Saturday. The highlight of the festival will be the celebrations at Sri Saraswathy Temple, Panachikkad, also known as Dakshin Mookambi. Senior artists will participate . . .
- Fighting A War For Truth (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 23, 2006)
In a brilliant lecture at the University of Regensburg last week, Pope Benedict XVI made three crucial points that are now in danger of being lost in the polemics about his supposedly offensive comments about Islam.
- Us Won't Intervene In Kashmir, Says Bush (Times of India, Chidanand Rajghatta, Sep 23, 2006)
President Bush on Friday told Pakistan "it's very important that the issue of Kashmir move forward and be resolved peacefully,"but declined to intervene in the matter besides offering help to move the process forward.
- Protests Against Minister's Remarks Against Tipu Sultan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Various organisations demand dismissal of the Minister Various organisations demand dismissal of Shankaramurthy from the Cabinet
Criticism
The BJP is trying to expand its political base by raking up religious and linguistic issues . .. .
- It’S Confirmed: Dawood Plotted 1993 Blasts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The fact that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim masterminded the 1993 serial bombings with the help of Tiger Memon was no secret, but for the first time since that gruesome event, his direct involvement in the terror attacks has been judicially . . .
- Slice Of Self And Nature (Hindu, ATHREYA, Sep 23, 2006)
Bhavani's images reframe the known landscape in multiple ways
- Special Article (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 23, 2006)
Representation Of The Marginalised
- Kashmir Issue Has To Be Resolved Between India And Pakistan: Bush (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Making it clear that the issue of Kashmir has to be resolved between India and Pakistan, President George W Bush on Friday said US can only help create conditions for peace and cannot "force" nations to reach agreements.
- Disability Within (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
It is not without reason that the global polio Technical Consultative Group has singled out India as one of the few countries that continue to carry the risk of transmission of the dreaded illness.
- S.Korea, U.S. Working To Spur Nuclear Talks (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Sep 23, 2006)
The United States and South Korea are working on an initiative to try to restart stalled six-country talks on the North's nuclear program, South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon said on Friday.
- Apology For What? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
It's difficult in these jihadi times to be a scholar, address controversy. Civilisation is under stress
- The Great Divide (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, Sep 23, 2006)
The Pope, by issuing a historic apology, has tapped a groundswell of rage. Many Christians are reading the irrational outburst following his Regensburg address in the language of the 14th century Byzantine emperor whom the Pontiff quoted.
- Papal Call For A New Crusade (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 23, 2006)
Pope Benedict XVI has given fresh impetus to post-9/11 Islamophobia by recalling a vision of Islam which was relevant in the 14th century
- Bush Offers Pak Help On J&k (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
US President George W. Bush, with Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf standing at his side, said on Friday his country is prepared to help India and Pakistan in any way to resolve their long-standing dispute over Kashmir.
- Pakistan’S Dilemma (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Sep 23, 2006)
Despite knowing that Al Queda and Taliban are dangerous, Pakistan cannot wage a war against them.
- A Sensational Week (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
So many amazing things have happened in the week gone by that it is difficult to pinpoint which was the most significant event. I find it more feasible to discuss these events and leave it to the readers to determine their relevant importance.
- Resolve Kashmir Issue Bilaterally, Says Bush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The United States President, George W. Bush, on Friday said India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue bilaterally and Washington would extend all support.
- Proposed Sale Of Uni: Cpi (M) Seeks Manmohan's Intervention (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Government should act as regulatory agency, demands Prakash Karat .
- Temples Prepare For Dasara Fete (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Shirdi Saibaba Spiritual Centre announces special programmes
- Mulford Hopeful Of Senate Nod For Bill (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The United States Ambassador, David C.Mulford, on Friday termed the civilian nuclear agreement between his country and India the most important diplomatic initiative in the past 50 years.
- Facelift For Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Goddess presented with golden sari, bangles and ornaments worth Rs. 35 lakhs .
- Tougher Than They Thought (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
According to an apocryphal account, a Taliban preacher told his Friday congregation soon after the American invasion of Afghanistan:
- Celebrate India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 23, 2006)
It has been said that Indians'propensity to celebrate festivals is a drag on the economy. Not only does each of India's many religions contribute its share of holidays, but cities are virtually shut down during events like Ganesh Chaturthi in . . .
- Brand Mahatma (Times of India, SHIV VISVANATHAN, Sep 23, 2006)
This is the era of Bollywood sequels. Dhoom 2 is threatening to emerge, Hera Pheri is promising a third round. A friend of mine, a perceptive critic, suggested that the sequel to Munnabhai is more than just laughs.
- Kashmir To Be Resolved By India, Pakistan: Bush (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Making it clear that the issue of Kashmir has to be resolved between India and Pakistan, President George W Bush today said US can only help create conditions for peace and cannot "force" nations to reach agreements.
- Quiet Restfulness (Telegraph, Malavika Karlekar, Sep 23, 2006)
In the summer of 1857, Debendranath Tagore found himself almost trapped in Simla. There were rumours of Gurkhas on the rampage...and Meerut suddenly seemed quite near.
- Tourism Project Opposed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Hindu organisations form action council
- 'There Is A True Global Talent Market' (The Economic Times, VIVEK SINHA, Sep 23, 2006)
Indian labour market has never been this red hot. There is a massive churn in the organised market for skilled people, a reflection of the level of economic activity in the country.
- Today's Hit Is Tomorrow's Niche (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 23, 2006)
Hits are not quite the economic force they once were, declares Chris Anderson, in The Long Tail, explaining why the sales that go with Number Ones are not what they used to be.
- Ready To Convert? (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Sep 23, 2006)
India and China account for barely 2 per cent and 5 per cent of world GDP respectively, in current dollar terms. At current growth rates it will take half a century for them to find place amongst the world’s largest economies.
- The Havana Puzzle (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Sep 23, 2006)
Even if the general delivers, can we hope for any sort of continuity in the post-Musharraf era?
- State Cong Cast In Disarray (Deccan Herald, Ramakrishna Upadhya, Sep 23, 2006)
The euphoria generated by the recent induction of Siddaramaiah into the Congress fold at a massive rally addressed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi appears to have all but dissipated in less than three weeks. Why?
- After Temple Tryst, Subhas Back To Marx & Dialectics (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Exactly a week after his temple tryst at Tarapith, the maverick state Transport minister, Subhas Chakraborty, had to finally swear by Marx, not by Goddess Kali, on Friday.
- First Principles (Indian Express, Ravi Sharma , Sep 23, 2006)
A news report said that rescue operations to pull out a grounded merchant ship had been suspended because the tug engaged in the rescue bid itself ran aground! I have had plenty of similar experiences and had begun to wonder if I was some kind of a Jonah.
- India, Pak Can Solve Kashmir Issue: Bush (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
US President George W Bush has said the US is prepared to help India and Pakistan resolve their dispute over Jammu & Kashmir, but insisted America cannot "force" nations to reach agreements.
- Hizbollah Will Not Disarm: Nasrallah (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Sep 23, 2006)
Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday made his first public appearance since the war with Israel ended on August 14.
- Barbs Of Truth (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 23, 2006)
Kurt Vonnegut is like Mark Twain or Chekhov, extremely funny when depressed.
Imagine there’s no country,
It isn’t hard to do.
Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too, John Lennon
- First Woman To Win Sword Of Honour (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
Aviation cadet Saira Amin on Friday became the first woman cadet in the history of the country’s defence forces to win the Sword of Honour at a passing-out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur.
- Woman Aviation Cadet Makes Paf History (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The coveted Sword of Honour for best all-round performance was claimed by Aviation Cadet Saira Amin, who made history by being the first woman pilot to have won the Sword of Honour in any defence academy of Pakistan.
- Loose Canines (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 23, 2006)
Staring in the eye could be the best way to discourage a chasing canine.
- Videocon Gets Nod To Set Up It, Biotech Sezs In Wb (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2006)
The Videocon group has finalised its proposed IT and bio-tech special economic zones (SEZs) with the West Bengal government. The consumer electronics and home appliances major is also keen to set up three more SEZs in the state.
- Planning For Funds (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 23, 2006)
The Finance Ministry and the Plan panel have diverging views on the pattern of growth and financing the Plan.
- A Night In Dera Bugti (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 23, 2006)
A decent funeral was not permitted to an honourable man who died a brave death in the Bambore Hills. The empire played no dirge at the death of a Baloch Sardar.
- Praying To Be Secular (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Sep 23, 2006)
Ever since she became CM Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje seemed to be in constant communication with the Gods. Every time the state needed a divine intervention to end human misery, she was at the doorstep of some temple or the other making a public . . .
- Democratic Federalism (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, Sep 23, 2006)
The military regime in Pakistan has not learnt any lesson from its own history and has followed the same policy of ruthless suppression of sub-nationalist movement in Balochistan. It has forgotten that the birth of Bangladesh as a separate country . . .
- Sc Orders Police Reforms (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Sep 23, 2006)
In a judgement that would go down as a landmark in the history of reforming criminal justice system and strengthening the rule of law in the country, the Supreme Court today ordered drastic changes in the police administration to make it more . . .
- A Public Nuisance (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 22, 2006)
There are public rules and regulations that are useless, a waste of time, money and effort.’
- How Terror Corrodes The Economy (Business Line, Sudhansu R. Das, Sep 22, 2006)
Sans the trouble of terror, India would have made far greater economic strides.
- Cooing Coup! (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 22, 2006)
Mention of military coups immediately conjures up visions of erstwhile civilian leaders stood up against a wall and shot or, at the minimum, marched off in hand-cuffs to rot in the nearest prison.
- Panic In Bangkok (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 22, 2006)
It is obvious that deposed Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatara did not take adequate precautions before leaving for New York to address the UN General Assembly on September 18.
- Let `Militant' Said To Be In Pakistan (Hindu, Devesh K. Pandey , Sep 22, 2006)
Suspected to be involved in the conspiracy behind the Mumbai train blasts
- We Are The Law (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Just how brazen politicians can get is demonstrated by Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy’s statement, in the wake of demonstrations against the sealing of illegal buildings in the Capital turned violent and resulted in three deaths on Wednesday.
- Rlys To Tap Net Cafes, Atms For Ticket Sales (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 22, 2006)
IRCTC, Sify tie up for online booking with offline payment mechanism
Online payment major deterrent to e-ticketing
Passengers can pay cash when buying online at an iway centre
Railways attempts to rope in postal dept, banks for ticket sales.
- Bad News From Tibet (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Sep 22, 2006)
The extension of Tibet Railway to Nepal's border will have serious strategic implications for India, says Claude Arpi
- Freedom Of Thought In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Sep 22, 2006)
Freedom of thought enables an individual to draw an independent and logical conclusion and serves to boost creativity, which is the core of progress.
- Coalition Dharma In Karnataka (Hindu, PARVATHI MENON, Sep 22, 2006)
What is it that cements the alliance between the Janata Dal (Secular) and the BJP?
- Man In A Hurry (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 22, 2006)
Not many can boast a CV that reads `Chief Minister at age 35.' Yet that is not all there is to Madhu Koda, the newest head of government in Jharkhand and among a handful of independents to reach the high office in any State.
- Miracles Of Music (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, who intrinsically changed the way the violin sounded in Carnatic music, recalls how he was asked to invoke the rain gods
- 76th Anniversary Of The National Day Of The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Today, 23rd September, (1st day of Libra) every year the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its Government and people celebrate a great historical anniversary, the National Day anniversary on which the proclamation of unification of the Kingdom of Saudi . . .
- Labouring The Wrong End (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 22, 2006)
Make training integral to labour reform
- Congress Turns Ram's Votary (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Sep 22, 2006)
No single party or religious group can decide the Ayodhya issue on its own and the Congress needs to understand this, says Anuradha Dutt
- Who Mulls Polio (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Saudi Arabia has made polio vaccination a pre-requisite for travellers from polio endemic countries to prevent import of the virus. Such an advisory is also being considered by the World Health Organisation (WHO), sources said.
- Special Article (Statesman, DIPAK BASU, Sep 22, 2006)
As the reservation system India is based on caste, the government has not been able to improve the lot of the backward or the poor as they may not belong to the castes or tribes entitled to receive aid from the state.
- Manmohan Will Only Visit Pak If Action Matches Promise (Times of India, Rajeev Deshpande, Sep 22, 2006)
After the Havana warmth, there could be a few amber lights flashing in government with the refrain being "trust, but verify".
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