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Articles 6421 through 6520 of 21907:
- Mary Had A Little Lamb (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 24, 2006)
History tells us that there once was an English queen who could never reconcile herself to the loss of the French port of Calais in the good old days when the Brits and their neighbours across the English Channel took turns to invade each . . .
- Signs Of The Times (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 24, 2006)
Short and not always sweet — that is a fair enough description of many words derived from Old English and ‘time’ is no exception.
- Indo-Nepal Relations On New High (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, Jun 24, 2006)
India's gesture of announcing a Rs 1000 crore package for reconstruction and development of cash-strapped Nepal during the recent visit of Prime Minister G P Koirala amply proves that a friend in need is a friend in deed.
- Asian Labourers Toil To Build Uae For Meagre Returns (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Construction worker B. Lal arrived in the affluent Gulf Arab city of Dubai more than a year ago, hoping to end the grinding poverty of his family in India.
- Rude? So? It’S The Warmth That Counts (Indian Express, Rahul Bose, Jun 24, 2006)
From incredulity to disapproval to introspection to laughter, the recent Readers’ Digest survey — that proclaimed Mumbai the rudest city in the world — has evoked every reaction in the city. Three prominent Mumbaikars give their take
- Creation Of More States (Daily Excelsior, Sondip Bhattacharya, Jun 24, 2006)
There is a dormant demand for creation of a separate state of Vidarbha by bifurcating Maharashtra.
- Why Is It So? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 24, 2006)
Why have the establishments in "Azad" Kashmir and Pakistan reacted in low key to the reopening of the Poonch-Rawalakot road?
- We Are A Rude People (Times of India, ANAND SOONDAS, Jun 24, 2006)
So Reader's Digest thinks Mumbai is the rudest city in the world. The magazine need not have gone through such a tiresome process of surveys and interviews to reach that conclusion. Indians are rude, uncivil and thoughtless.
- Rto Jurisdiction Of Some Areas Changed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Following alteration in the jurisdiction of newly created regional transport offices (RTOs) in the city, some areas coming under these RTOs have been added to the old RTOs for public convenience.
- Goa Tourism To Have Artificial Showers On Vessel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
The annual rural feast of Sao Joao is celebrated today
Several packages unveiled to attract tourists during off-season
GTDC earned a net profit of Rs. 1.7 crore last year
- Tourism Sector Set To Get A Boost In Guntur District (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Based on demand, the Corporation is ready to run additional buses
A daily hi-tech tourist coach to ply from today
The service will start from Punnami Berm Park at 7 a.m
The bus has a seating capacity for 32 people
- Asia Toils To Build Uae For A Pittance (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 24, 2006)
Construction worker B. Lal arrived in the affluent Gulf Arab city of Dubai more than a year ago, hoping to end the grinding poverty of his family in India.
- Bill To Protect Children (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Jun 24, 2006)
The proposed Offences Against Children Bill, 2005, attempts to address the legal loopholes through which child traffickers slip.
- Rajiv Gandhi — An Appreciation (Hindu, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Jun 24, 2006)
His political tenure was tragically brief. He had promises to keep and miles to go.
- Where Was The Digest During Last Year’S Floods? (Indian Express, KUMAR KETKAR , Jun 24, 2006)
For those like me who have spent more than 50 years in Mumbai, it was a rude shock to learn that we are the “rudest” people in the world.
- Reversing Reforms: Price Control Returns (The Financial Express, BARUN MITRA, Jun 24, 2006)
There is a dark cloud gathering over the economic horizon of India. And it has little to do with the recent turmoil at the stock exchange. While most people believe the Indian economy’s fundamentals are quite sound, ...
- How Grandmonther Found Her Voice (Frontline, Gowri Ramnarayan, Jun 24, 2006)
Resurrecting a sepia-tinted era that evokes the eternal, primal human need for self-respect and freedom.
- Jinnah And Haroon (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jun 24, 2006)
Mohammad Ali Jinnah's papers confirm his reputation as an incorruptible politican.
- Protest Against A Reliance Project (Frontline, DIONNE BUNSHA, Jun 24, 2006)
The Maha Mumbai Special Economic Zone project of Reliance faces resistance from residents of villages which may be acquired for it.
- Scrap The Two-Child Norm (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 24, 2006)
Panchayati raj minister Mani Shankar Aiyar’s position that the two-child norm for candidates seeking election to panchayat bodies is discriminatory is beyond dispute. His perseverance, considering that he reiterated his stand in Orissa recently . . .
- Oppressed Under Islam (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, Jun 23, 2006)
It is not without an ulterior motive that N Jamal Ansari takes up the cause of the OBC in his article, "Upper caste regression" (June 21).
- When Boundaries Disappear Between Countries (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Chambilyal mela symbolises common cultural heritage of India and Pakistan
Pakistan rangers reach Indian territory with civilians to collect soil as per tradition
Huge rush at fair a direct consequence of ongoing peace process: Pakistani commandant
- Sensex Up As Bulls Enter Market Amid High Volatility (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Bulls were seen further strengthening their grip over market sentiments as robust buying support from institutional as well as retail investors today propped up the benchmark Sensex by a whopping 236 points on Thursday.
- For That British Touch To Heritage Conservation (Deccan Herald, Shankar Bennur, Jun 23, 2006)
Even as the process of documenting heritage buildings in the Royal City is nearing completion, the Department of Heritage is planning to seek professional expertise from English Heritage, a registered body in Great Britian that is into heritage . . .
- Iran: U.S. Steps Back (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jun 23, 2006)
A negotiated solution to the impasse over Iran's nuclear programme seems likely with the United States sounding less belligerent.
- Palestine: Threat Of Civil War (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, Jun 23, 2006)
The referendum called by President Mahmoud Abbas is a recipe for civil war given that Hamas and the Fatah are on either side of the debate.
- Sri Lanka: Truce In Danger (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, Jun 23, 2006)
With a communiqué on June 9, the LTTE puts an end to the latest phase of negotiations with the Sri Lankan government.
- Life On The Border (Frontline, ROMESH BHATTACHARJI, Jun 23, 2006)
Punjab's border villages abound in historical monuments which cry out forconservation. -
- Poonch Peace Bus (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 23, 2006)
Emotion is so characteristic of Kashmir that it is not surprising that hyperbole and superlative ran strong at the launch of the Poonch-Rawalkot bus service, the second across the LoC.
- Extinct’ Quail Sighted After A Century (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 23, 2006)
Listed as a globally threatened bird, the “Manipur Bush-quail” has been sighted after 100 years in Assam at the Manas National Park.
- Councillor Shot Dead On Puri Beach (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Tapas Mitra, a Congress councillor of Bongaon in North 24-Parganas was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the beach here at 9.15 p.m. today.
- N-Deal Bill Writer Asks India To Keep Iran Views To Itself (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Democrat lawmaker Mr Tom Lantos, co-author of a Bill aimed at implementing Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, has cautioned India against associating itself with statements against US policies on Iran in fora like Nam if it wanted Congress to approve . . .
- A Tale Of Two Democracies (The Economic Times, Alok Sheel, Jun 23, 2006)
If the American concept of liberty bears the indelible imprint of the Wild West, the Indian variant has been shaped by its colonial past.
- Grounded By Market (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 23, 2006)
That the Jet Airways-Air Sahara deal appears to have fallen through because of the negative vote from the markets is a welcome sign of a maturing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) regime in India.
- 'Even Astrology Seems Respectable Now' (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Jun 23, 2006)
As the pioneer of the low-cost carrier (LCC) model, Captain GR Gopinath is used to be in the limelight. But last week, his maiden public issue just about scraped through and his share fell nearly 80 per cent after listing.
- The Other Gods Of The South (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
Power has alternated in Tamil Nadu for almost forty years between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, two parties that share the same ideological roots.
- Taj Mahal: Jawans To Learn French, German, Spanish (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Central Reserve Police (CRP) jawans deployed at Taj Mahal will be taught foreign languages including German, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese and Russian to deal effectively with foreign tourists.
- Nri Wed(lock) (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 23, 2006)
An NRI match is considered a prized catch, particularly in North Indian families. Such potential bridegrooms rush to the country of their birth in the climatically suitable winter months and grateful parents of girls of marriageable age fix up the . . .
- My True Name Is A Growl (Telegraph, MADHUMITA BHATTACHARYYA , Jun 23, 2006)
Horatio finally gets a chance to tell his side of the story in “Horatio’s Version”. Chicken Little becomes a tale of global warming in “Chicken Little Goes Too Far”.
- Catch The Real Thieves (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jun 23, 2006)
While this government, despite having the great reformer of the Indian economy at its helm, continues to make life more difficult by making saral income tax forms kathin, and discouraging people from using their . . .
- New Route (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
Each time the barrier lifts, next door seems to move even closer. This sense of nearness surged up afresh when the Poonch-Rawalkot bus rolled across the line of control to carry people over the border, bringing Kashmiris in Pakistan and India one . . .
- Pm, Sonia Making Effort To Refurbish Image (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jun 23, 2006)
Under attack for having betrayed the “aam aadmi”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi are now making a conscious effort to refurbish their “pro-poor” image.
- Into The Heart Of Terror (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
In this book, Edna Fernandes argues that development is impossible without education and opportunities for employment in a pluralistic state like India.
- The Indian Decade (Tribune, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jun 23, 2006)
Last year had been one of ferment on the understanding of Indian growth. That India has been growing from the eighties is now accepted.
- A Dinner, A Writer And A Book (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 23, 2006)
The title of this book is both misleading and significant.
- Us Asks Iran To Respond By Mid-July (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
The United States prodded Iran on Thursday to respond as early as next week and no later than mid-July to an offer of incentives to suspend its disputed nuclear programme.
- Man-Made Deity (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 23, 2006)
The Amarnath Yatra is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages for a Hindu. But this year, apart from the inclement weather which has affected progress of the yatris, the non-formation of the holy lingam — the primary reason for the yatra . . .
- No Room For Mistakes In A Nuclear Navy (Indian Express, Shishir Gupta, Jun 23, 2006)
With only two years to go before the Indian Navy is to transform itself to a blue water Navy—an elite club comprising mostly of the P5 countries—a string of incidents give clue to how unprepared the force is for it.Consider the following:
- Friday Feature: Values Laid Down By Islam (Dawn, Haider Zaman, Jun 23, 2006)
According to a recent news report, the Muslim Imams of Europe have pledged to work hard to prove that Islam is compatible with western values of democracy and human rights.
- France And L'affaire Dreyfus Revisited (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jun 23, 2006)
The 100th anniversary of the rehabilitation of Captain Alfred Dreyfus is an occasion for an analysis of past wrongs. This can be salutary at a time when France is in the process of re-examining its criminal justice system.
- Civic Polls In Pondy After 38 Years (Hindu, S. Nadarajan, Jun 23, 2006)
First phase tomorrow in Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam
Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
117 candidates in fray in Karaikal Municipality
In Mahe, 50 candidates are contesting for 14 seats
- Trade Ties (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jun 23, 2006)
Border trade agreement is a step forward
- Nuturing Economy With Caution (Daily Excelsior, S. V. Vaidynathan, Jun 23, 2006)
Notwithstanding a brave face put up by finance minister, Mr. P. Chidambaram, in the budget session of parliament, India's external debt in 2005-06 stood at $128.78 billion.
- Indo-Pak Devotees Meet At 300 Yr Old Shrine (Daily Excelsior, Gopal Sharma, Jun 23, 2006)
Boundaries drawn between India and Pakistan and three full scale wars fought between the two countries failed to shatter belief of the people on both the sides towards 300-year- old shrine of Hindu deity, Baba Dalip Singh Manhas as thousands . . .
- 'Canada's Justice System Has Failed Us' (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Major flaws in Canada's criminal justice system were revealed by the bombing of an Air-India airliner in 1985 that killed 329 people, the judge heading an official inquiry into the attack said on Wednesday as the inquiry opened.
- Naxal Set Ap Govt Bus On Fire In Chhattisgarh (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 23, 2006)
Naxalites on Thursday set on fire an Andhra Pradesh state owned bus in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Thursday.
- Is There A Find Amidst The Mayhem? (The Financial Express, Sourav Majumdar, Jun 22, 2006)
Mutual funds have emerged as a potent force in the market, but a lot more remains to be done
- Pm Flags Off Mumbai Metro Rail Project (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Jun 22, 2006)
Will help in reducing Mumbaikars' travelling time
- Screen Mobility (Times of India, MUKUL SHARMA, Jun 22, 2006)
No matter how gigantic they make the mobile phone screen, it still has to fit in the palm of one's hand otherwise mobility would mean using a wheelbarrow to lug it around.
- Citizens Versus Extreme Poverty (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jun 22, 2006)
If voluntary organisations were to make a massive effort to take up the millennium development goals, the world’s citizens can make deep inroads in the fight against disease, hunger and poverty.
- The Latest Metro (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jun 22, 2006)
Lord Ganapati and all other Mumbaikars know how desperately their city needs a public transport system.
- Road To Nowhere (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , Jun 22, 2006)
Land acquisition controversies stall the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project.
- At Least 22 Killed In South Africa Road Mishaps » (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
At least 22 people were killed in two road accidents in South Africa on Monday morning, police said.
- Malaysia Hindus Want Shrines Saved (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
Minority Hindus staged a peaceful protest today to appeal to Malaysia’s king to halt the demolition of temples and shrines by local authorities.
- Triggering The Right Growth Impulses (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Jun 22, 2006)
Estimating potential output is helpful for both policymakers and the markets. Though difficult to arrive at, especially in an interdependent world where uncertainties are far too many, it should be pursued, says A. VASUDEVAN.
- Canada Opens Full Inquiry Into Air India Bombing (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
Major flaws in Canada's criminal justice system were revealed by the bombing of an Air India airliner in 1985 that killed 329 people, the judge heading an official inquiry into the attack said on Wednesday as the inquiry opened.
- Airport Proposal To Reliance (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
Bengal transport minister Subhas Chakraborty today requested Mukesh Ambani to build a cargo airport on the outskirts of the city.
- Hate Lessons In Saudi, Pak Textbooks (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Jun 22, 2006)
Even as the so-called war on terror continues with little success and the fool hardy attempts by the US to transport ‘democracy’ to reluctant shores make the Americans even less liked in the Muslim world, one of the main worries in the West remains . . .
- Bush Seeking Eu Resolve On Iran, To Hear Grumbles (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
US President George W Bush, hoping to capitalise on improving ties with Europe, will urge his key allies today to push ahead with the possibility of sanctions against Iran.
- Courting Peace (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Jun 22, 2006)
How can a brother aid a terrorist to kill another brother on this side of the Line of Control?"
- Hidden Abuses (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jun 22, 2006)
In the last week or two, the will-he-stay, will-he-go question hanging over the head of the British prime minister has metamorphosed into the will-he-play Wayne Rooney drama.
- Himalayan Challenge (Tribune, Shastri Ramachandaran, Jun 22, 2006)
For a nascent democracy that was being repressively trampled under by a Canute-like king, Nepal has risen with remarkable resolve to march ahead for consolidating the gains of the struggle for popular rule.
- Life And Letters (Tribune, Sanjeev Gaur, Jun 22, 2006)
Letters are half-meetings. This is the beautiful thought of great Asadullh Khan Ghalib, more famous as Mirza Ghalib.
- Rites Of Passage (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jun 22, 2006)
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life.
- Scientists Mull Human Dna Bank (Telegraph, G.S. Mudur, Jun 22, 2006)
Indian scientists are evaluating the prospects of setting up a national human DNA bank, a repository of genetic material from the country’s myriad population groups for medical and research applications.
- J&k Ex-Advocate-Gen Surrenders (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 22, 2006)
After dodging the CBI for about two weeks in connection with the Srinagar sex scandal, Anil Sethi, a former Advocate-General of Jammu and Kashmir, surrendered in a court here today.
- Building India (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 22, 2006)
Signs of private sector-led infrastructure overhaul. So warning to politicians: be smart, honest
- Positive Thinking (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 22, 2006)
Despite what many may believe, depression is not a symptom of our modern consumer age.
- Southern Stirrings (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 22, 2006)
The job of governing a state can concentrate the mind wonderfully. Notice the sudden awakening in Thiruvananthapuram.
- This Pilgrimage Knows No Regress (Indian Express, Jagmohan , Jun 22, 2006)
A fierce controversy is raging at present over the formation of the Ice Shivalingam in the Holy Cave of Amarnath in the Himalayas.
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