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- China Wants Abe To Atone For The Past (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
China today hoped that Japanese Prime Minister-designate Mr Shinzo Abe will help improve bilateral ties by demonstrating through actions Tokyo’s contrition for its militaristic past.
- India To Launch Massive Drive Against Resurgent Polio (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Sep 22, 2006)
India will launch an intensive polio immunisation drive in November after an outbreak of the virus in its most populous state spread to neighbouring states and as far afield as Africa.
- China Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Pyramid Sales (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
The Chinese cabinet has ratified a new regulation for better protection of the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world, which is facing a threat due to damages caused by nature and human activities.
- Game Of Musical Chairs (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Sep 22, 2006)
The game of political 'musical' chairs continues in Jharkhand as the NDA and Arjun Munda is thrown out and Madhu Kode a independent MLA becomes the Chief Minister as the game of 'numbers' in a coalition structure pushes the state from one disaster to . .
- Help Them (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 22, 2006)
Of late there have been a spate of reports of nomadic Gujjars and Bakarwals moving down the high mountains along with their cattle. These reveal an exciting aspect of social and economic life of the State.
- Vishwa Hindu Sammelan In Prayag Next Year: Togadia (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Under the aegis of VHP, grand three-day Vishwa Hindu Sammelan will be held at Prayag between February 11 to 13, 2007, VHP International secretary Praveen Togadia said at the Dharma Sansad held at Akshar temple here.
- Military Games (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 22, 2006)
The political crisis in Thailand presents a predicament to democracies, including India. New Delhi has refused to take sides on the bloodless military coup in Thailand.
- Pastoral Disquiet (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Sep 22, 2006)
What Pope Benedict XVI dubbed “startling brusqueness” has never been the sole preserve of lesser-known 14th-century Byzantine emperors.
- King, Country And The Coup (Indian Express, Inder Malhotra, Sep 22, 2006)
Remarkably, almost all reports on Thailand’s coup have stressed that though 18th during the last seven decades, it is the first in the 15 years since the country opted for democracy.
- Us & Iran Needn’T Be Us & Them (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 22, 2006)
The crucial distinction is in separating the Tehran regime from the people when drawing up the list of sanctions, says the noted dissident in this ‘Letter to America’
- Uk To Allow Larger Bags On Planes (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Britain said yesterday it would allow air travellers to carry larger bags and large musical instruments on to planes but that a ban on non-essential liquids would remain.
- Thai Coup Impacts Naga Peace (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Sep 22, 2006)
Thuingaleng Muivah does not know Gen. Sonthi Boonyaratglin, the commander-in-chief of the Thai army who overthrew the government of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday. But the military coup could not have come at a worse time . . .
- Thailand Coup Lands Muivah In Visa Soup (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Sep 22, 2006)
Thuingaleng Muivah does not know Gen. Sondhi Boonyartkalin, the commander-in-chief of the Thai army who overthrew the government of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday. But the military coup could not have come at a worse time . . .
- Basic Human Values (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 22, 2006)
In this age of relentless pursuit of material success, human values are the commonest casualty.
- Neon Coloured Ice Cream (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 22, 2006)
Bill Bryson is renowned as a writer of travel memoirs.
- Congress Chief Ministers Conclave From Tomorrow (Hindu, K.V. Prasad, Sep 22, 2006)
To discuss crisis in agriculture sector and internal security
- ‘Belgaum Session, A Strong Message To Outside Forces’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2006)
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has asserted that the historical legislature session to be held in Belgaum would send a strong message to ‘outside forces,’ which are trying to divide people by raking up boundary dispute issue.
- Court Ruling On Animal Sacrifice Bolsters Activists (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Animal rights crusaders in Kolkata are celebrating a recent court ruling that has called for an end to the tradition of sacrificing animals in the open at the famous Kalighat temple.
- Reform Of The U.N. Security Council (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 21, 2006)
Why is it that the Security Council remains so rigid and outdated?
- Sarvodaya Activist Hails India,pakistan Peace Initiative (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
"The willingness shown by India and Pakistan at the Havana U.N. Convention to arrive at a joint mechanism to counter terror augurs well for peace in the region," said Nirmala Deshpande, Rajya Sabha MP and member of the Association for Peace of Asia.
- Should Our Cities Be Private Or Public Spaces? (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, Sep 21, 2006)
From Hong Kong to London, new towns have failed to contain the overcrowding of the parent city. And if private enclaves proliferate, we could end up with the dilution of the public nature of the city.
- Aga Khan Meets Kalam, Manmohan Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims, on Wednesday called on President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed issues of mutual interest.
- For A Touch Reality (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Sep 21, 2006)
Probably the only village in Andhra Pradesh to have gone completely organic — no chemical fertiliser or pesticides is used — Yenabavi has taken the route to sustainable living.
- Real-Life ‘Iqbal’ Lets His Pace Bowling Do The Talking (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Shreyas Talpade did it on screen for Nagesh Kukunoor’s film Iqbal last year. Now, Fahimuddin has done it in real life, as a deaf-mute who’s a probable on the Delhi Under-22 squad.
- Trust The Lies (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 21, 2006)
Is Hungary moving up or down the spiral of history?
- Afghan Imbroglio And Indo-Us Relations (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Sep 21, 2006)
Even after five years since September 11, 2001, the situation in Afghanistan looks similar to what it was before. The problems of security, stability, putting democratic order in shape and rising tide of Taliban resurgence remain.
- Ushering Free Trade (Daily Excelsior, Pallabh Bhattacharya, Sep 21, 2006)
India's trade diplomacy was in full play last month as it grappled hard negotiations on two key proposals for ushering free trade in South Asia and South East Asia, producing contrasting outcomes.
- Mediation In Kashmir Will Complicate Situation: Azad (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Asking third parties to refrain from interfering in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here today that peace in his State could be best ensured by talks between India and Pakistan and outside mediation would "complicate an . . .
- Sing Hymns To The Goddess Of Prosperity (Telegraph, Sumanta Sen, Sep 21, 2006)
Despite its reservations about religious festivals, the leftist government in Bengal should look at Durga Puja more pragmatically for the funds it may bring in, writes Sumanta Sen
- Up Is Andher Nagri, Chaupat Raja: Sonia (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi descended on Bareilly’s Government Inter-College grounds on Wednesday to address a rally.
- Tolkien Tale Completed By His Son (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 21, 2006)
An unfinished tale abandoned by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1918 has been completed by his son and will be published next spring, it was announced on Monday.
- Havanur Grasped Those Paradoxical Truths (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 21, 2006)
In the passing away of L G Havanur, the state has a lost a personality who has made a decisive difference to Karnataka’s politics.
- The Case Of The Phantom Pil (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 21, 2006)
PILs are definitely being misused... The courts have realised that they need to control them. There must be a screening process.
- 76 Yrs After March, Dandi To Find Place On Tourism Map (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Seventy six years ago, Mahatma Gandhi and his followers took 24 days to walk cross five districts to break the salt law on the Arabian sea, near Dandi in Gujarat, by making it themselves after boiling sea water.
- Pm’S ‘Please Pak’ Move Wrong (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 21, 2006)
The editorial in the latest issue of Organiser sharply attacks the latest turn in the tortuous India-Pakistan peace process following the Manmohan-Musharraf Havana talks last week.
- Friend Of India, Shinzo Abe To Be Japan’S Youngest Pm (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Sep 21, 2006)
Some people in the Indian community in Tokyo like to describe Shinzo Abe, who won a landslide victory as the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party today, as Japan’s “Rajiv Gandhi”. Why? Because he will become Japan’s youngest Prime Minister . . .
- Manmohan May Be Right (Pioneer, CP Bhambhri, Sep 21, 2006)
Confidence building measures cannot succeed if Governments of India and Pakistan adopt hostile position against each other, says CP Bhambhri.
- Two Reactions To Omkara (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Sep 21, 2006)
In the first flush of Independence, India, with its numerous languages and varying climatic zones, was officially projected as a classic instance of unity in diversity. It was only later that writers like V S Naipaul focused on India as an . . .
- Prayers For World Peace To Accompany Festival (Hindu, Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar, Sep 21, 2006)
Two-day annual celebrations of Lord Srinivasa to begin on Saturday
- Jinnah Remains Their Idol (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Sep 21, 2006)
In his article, "Jinnah right on Vande Mataram" (September 13), Mr Obaidur Rahman Nadwi quotes Mohammed Ali Jinnah saying that he had objected to the singing of Vande Mataram by Muslims as it was against their religious tenet.
- Optimism About Kashmir (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 21, 2006)
AS on many occasions in the past, President Pervez Musharraf seemed optimistic about a solution of the Kashmir issue when he said, during the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, that it was “within reach”.
- Court Issues Notice On Temple Land Encroachment (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Petitioners allege "land grabbers" have financial muscle, political support Though the land belonged to the temple, the encroachers built a wall and prevented devotees from entering the premises.
- ‘Ltte Must Apologise For Rajiv Killing’ (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
The leader of a delegation of Sri Lankan Tamil parliamentarians said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will have to make a more clear apology on the assassination of the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- Thai Alert (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 21, 2006)
It is a measure of the division that has emerged in the Thai polity that many in Bangkok welcomed the military coup that appears to have toppled the elected government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- 'New Thai Pm In Two Weeks' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
The Army commander who seized Thailand's government in a quick, bloodless coup pledged Wednesday to hold elections by October 2007, and received a ringing endorsement from the country's revered king as ousted Prime Minister . . .
- Mahajot, At Last (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 21, 2006)
The results of the by-elections in West Bengal mean different things to different people. The Trinamool Congress has, by retaining the Bongaon Assembly seat, fulfilled the technical requirement of holding 30 seats in the 294-Member House to . . .
- Sonia Goes Full Steam Against Mulayam Govt (Tribune, Shahira Naim, Sep 21, 2006)
Preparing ground for the next year’s Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today urged upon the party workers to draw inspiration from 1857 and launch a “jail bharo” agitation to regain lost territory in the state.
- Life At The Gate Of B-School (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 21, 2006)
It is a hot, sweaty Saturday morning and I'm standing at the gate of my institute, waiting for an important alumnus to arrive for a meeting. The alumnus had said he'd be arriving in ten minutes.
- What’S Your Last Name? (Tribune, Anurag, Sep 21, 2006)
I have a short name. One word of six letters, that is. In the heydays of Nehruvian Socialism when it was fashionable to talk of a classless and casteless society, my historian father wished his children to be known by one-word names, sans suffix or . . .
- Q&a: 'For Healthy Literature, Pulp Fiction Also Needed' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
His first novel, Red Earth and Pouring Rain, won the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book, his second book of short stories, Love and Longing in Bombay, also won the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book and his latest, Sacred Games, . . .
- Aids To Good Health (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 21, 2006)
The International AIDS Conference is unlike any other scientific meeting. From a relatively small group of scientists meeting at Atlanta in 1985, the conference has grown into a powerful forum shaping opinion, attitudes and future response to the . . .
- Mergers Of Convenience (Business Line, S. Murlidharan , Sep 21, 2006)
The practice of putting through private deals in which a third party practically cannot participate should be put an end to forthwith.
- Gold: Why Is India's Influence Not Worth Its Weight? (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Sep 21, 2006)
With India consuming almost a fourth of the world's gold production, it is surprising that it plays but a marginal role in influencing policies pertaining to the precious metal's pricing, output or quality. It is time the country leveraged its . . .
- Needless Quibble (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 21, 2006)
A wrong way to look at Tipu and history.
- Controversial Remarks (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
It so happened that my article of a war on Muslims appeared in print last week on the same day as the controversy surrounding the pope's remarks. It looked as if the pope had spewed fire against Islamic teaching to confirm one's apprehensions about . . .
- Defining Terrorism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
Over a thousand years after the crusades fought between Christian and Islamic forces in the Middle East region "terrorism" has emerged as the focal point of another worldwide conflict between Christians and Muslims particularly in the United . . .
- Calling A Spade A Spade (News International, Editorial, The News International, Sep 21, 2006)
To all the great self-serving sardars, who are falling over each other to politicise the death of Nawab Bugti, a simple question needs to be asked: is Balochistan's development and the rights of its people synonymous with the actions of the . . .
- ......And Strategic Restraint Regime In Sa (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 21, 2006)
President Musharraf also proposed creation of a Strategic Restraint Regime in South Asia encompassing minimum nuclear deterrence and a balance in conventional forces in order to create balance of power in the region as well as an environment to . . .
- Re-Orientation Of Undergraduate Courses Planned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 21, 2006)
Vice-Chancellors of all universities in Tamil Nadu will meet here on September 27 to discuss "re-orienting the curriculum of undergraduate courses " to provide all students IT and communication skills, Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudi said on . . .
- Mushy With Musharraf (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 21, 2006)
Whatever the country expected from Havana, it was not “mohabbat zindabad”. Manmohan Singh’s latest move on Pakistan is either a bold experiment that could lead to path-breaking steps further down the road, and even an “acceptable solution” to the . . .
- Manufacturing Needs A Policy Crank-Up (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Sep 20, 2006)
India can become a global manufacturing base, notably in automobiles, components, electronic hardware and pharmaceuticals.
- Medical Tourism And Its Side-Effects (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 20, 2006)
India may be a destination for medical care-seekers from abroad, but where will that leave domestic patients?
- Navaratri Festival To Begin On Saturday (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The 10-day Navaratri Puja Mahotsavam will be held at the Pakadasala Mandapam, Fort, here from September 23 to October 2.
- Benedict And The Backlash (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Sep 20, 2006)
By the beginning of this week, the wave of anger over a mediaeval quotation used by Pope Benedict XVI in a speech he gave at his old university in Bavaria appeared to be dissipating, following a litany of ambivalent apologies from the Vatican.
- From Ruins To Ruined (Deccan Herald, Richard C Paddock, Sep 20, 2006)
Known as Monument No. 751, the structure is one of hundreds of new temples that have popped up all over the ancient city of Bagan, which ranks with Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex as one of Asia’s most remarkable religious sites.
- Our India’ Fills Us With Pride (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Sep 20, 2006)
The Parliament Museum is a journey through the history of Indian democracy.
- The Dalit Objection (Deccan Herald, Kancha Ilaiah, Sep 20, 2006)
It is not just the Muslims and the Christians who feel offended by the idea of singing the song but also Dalits.
- Mechanism Is A Positive Development: Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Sep 20, 2006)
It will help prevent acts of terror in both countries
- Thirumanjanam Performed At Tirumala Temple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
`Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam' was performed on Tuesday at the Hill Temple in connection with the nine-day annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara slated to commence on September 25.
- Thai Pm ‘Ousted’ In Army Coup (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai army took control of Bangkok on Tuesday without a shot being fired and announced a commission to reform the constitution, despite the prime minister's declaration of a state of emergency from New York.
- `Terrorism A Rights Violation' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Terrorism too is a form of human rights violation, said Justice S. Thangaraju, Member of the State Human Rights Commission, here recently.
- Travel And Learn (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 20, 2006)
The empty path welcomes you, fragrant with grass and little flowers. Walk leisurely, peacefully. Your feet touch the earth deeply. Don't let your thoughts carry you away. Come back to the path every moment.
Thich Nhat Hanh
- Gains From N-Deal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 20, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear energy deal — an agreement to promote civilian nuclear energy cooperation, not nuclear weapons or military nuclear technology — has generated much public debate in India and the United States. In both countries the debate has . . .
- 'Indo-Us Nuke Deal Should Abide By Npt Rules' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
Reluctant to back the historic Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, China on Tuesday asked the two countries to abide by rules of the non-proliferation regime and fulfil their international obligations.
- Us Commerce Lobby Seeks Passage Of India N-Bill (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The US Chamber of Commerce has urged the Senate to clear the India-US nuclear deal as it would cement a long-term strategic partnership with one of the world's most important emerging powers and open up investment opportunities worth over $ 170 billion.
- Thaksin Govt Dismissed In Thailand After Coup D'état (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2006)
The Thai armed forces dismissed the government and revoked the country's 1997 constitution on Wednesday after a coup to oust Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- In Defence Of Marxist Opium Eaters (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 20, 2006)
West Bengal’s intellectual class eats Karl Marx’s Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right for breakfast. So when critics of the Left point out how hypocritical Bengal’s communists are each time comrades are ‘caught’ participating in religious . . .
- Musharraf Upbeat On Talks With India (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Sep 20, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said a solution to festering conflicts with India, including over Kashmir, are within reach after a recent summit with his Indian counterpart.
- The Pope On The Prophet (Pioneer, S Gurumurthy , Sep 20, 2006)
Why is Sonia Gandhi silent on the Pope's remarks against Islam and Mohammed, asks S Gurumurthy.
- Pilgrims' Progress (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Sep 20, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an Allahabad high court order restraining the Centre from giving subsidy to Haj pilgrims. While this may come as a relief to the 1.49 lakh Muslims booked for Mecca this year, it is in all probability a short-lived . . .
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