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Articles 7621 through 7720 of 21907:
- Pakistanis Try Confronting Shame Of Honour Killing (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
Ayesha Baloch was dragged to a field, her brother-in-law held the 18-year-old down, her husband sat astride her legs and slit her upper lip and nostril with a knife.
- Talk To The Real People (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, May 28, 2006)
The discourse on Jammu and Kashmir is currently and overwhelmingly defined by those who resort to terrorism, their sponsors and their front organisations.
- The Mystique Of Ancient Sentinels (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
ONE legacy of India's rich and varied history, which goes far back into early antiquity, is the numerous forts and palaces, which dot the landscape through the length and breadth of the country.
- An Alliance To Contain China (Frontline, P.S. Suryanarayana, May 28, 2006)
The latest U.S.-Japan security accord focusses on China and stresses joint preparedness in the military domain.
- Ascendant Left (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, May 28, 2006)
The May 2006 Assembly elections place the Left in its strongest ever position in India's parliamentary and legislative history.
- My Seat, Mai Baap (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, May 28, 2006)
Most people of my generation got their first exposure to the complexities of national politics through the dark phase of the Emergency.
- Inside A Magical Rainforest (Hindu, S. RAMAKRISHNA, May 28, 2006)
The Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, once described by Salim Ali as "the richest bird habitat in peninsular India", lives up to its reputation.
Hornbill Camp is a great, working case study of low-impact eco-tourism in India.
- The Success And Failure Of Dora Maar (Hindu, GIRIDHAR KHASNIS, May 28, 2006)
The fascinating narrative behind Picasso's "Dora Maar au Chat", which recently went for $95.2 million at Sotheby's.
- Irrepressible Metropolis (Hindu, Gowri Ramnarayan, May 28, 2006)
Filmmaker Madhusree Dutta's "Seven Islands and a Metro" focusses on the invisible citizens who keep the city's wheels running.
- The Aq Khan ‘Factor’ Again! (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 28, 2006)
A US Congress subcommittee on international terrorism and non-proliferation has heard the testimony of an expert who said that the case of nuclear proliferation against Dr AQ Khan of Pakistan was “far from closed” and that the Pakistani . . .
- Straining Ceasefire (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, May 28, 2006)
A full-fledged but undeclared politico-military conflict is under way between the Sri Lankan state and the separatists.
- At Their Masters Service ! (Daily Excelsior, Col. (Retd.) Surendra Sharma, May 28, 2006)
The Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, has suggested beefing up intelligence set up in Jammu & Kashmir. It is not for the first time that such suggestions have emanated from the Government.
- History — A Neglected Subject (Daily Excelsior, Raj Kumar, May 28, 2006)
History is an important branch of social science to be taught to the students at the school level.
- Brazil Starts Enriching Uranium (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 28, 2006)
When planet earth’s mightiest power considers you a good boy, you cannot do anything wrong.
- Nationalising Natural Resources (Frontline, JOHN CHERIAN, May 28, 2006)
Bolivia takes major steps towards reclaiming its natural resources by nationalising its hydrocarbon sector.
- Island Paradise (Hindu, S. Vijay Kumar, May 28, 2006)
Travel, shopping, dining, water sports, entertainment and some of the world's finest hotels — Bali has something for everyone.
- Clear Choice In Kerala A Cannon's Tale (Frontline, R Krishnakumar, May 28, 2006)
Kerala votes against the neoliberal agenda of the Congress-led front, which is backed by sectarian interests.
- Paradise Or Hell? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 28, 2006)
Who says that we live in a paradise on the earth? Is it not a hell? It is here that innocent children are killed by the militants by carrying out a grenade attack.
- In Search Of A Sustainable Lifestyle (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
Prasanna’s Desi Jeevana Paddati is both a critique of modern lifestyle and an attempt to evolve an alternative, sustainable lifestyle, writes Ramesh Mysore.
- Where Gommatas Rule (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
Gommatas, of all shapes and sizes, across Karnataka fascinate B M Chandrasekharaiah.
- 3,500 Killed In Indonesian Quake (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
Epicentre near Yogyakarta; temblor may trigger eruption of Mount Merapi
- The Battle For Attara Kacheri (Hindu, M BHAKTAVATSALA, May 28, 2006)
The Karnataka High Court has turned 50. But the elegant building housing it is 138 years old. Incredibly, in the '80s, there was a move to demolish it
- Beijing's Arab Initiative (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, May 28, 2006)
After a highly focused African initiative that will conclude in a China-Africa summit later this year, Beijing is well poised to repeat the pattern in the Arab world.
- Literary Trail (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 28, 2006)
Chawton House lets you into the private world of Jane Austen, her apprehensions, beliefs and value system.
- When The Market Fell By 10% In Two Days (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, May 28, 2006)
Only the most naive or foolish investors would say that a sharp correction in the capital market was either unanticipated or unwarranted.
- Nature's Splendour (Hindu, S. RAMAKRISHNA, May 28, 2006)
Kaziranga is an example of how an area can regain its natural vitality if given due protection.
- Over 3,000 Killed In Indonesia Quake (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
6.2-magnitude earthquake leaves up to 12,500 injured and 200,000 displaced
* President Yudhoyono orders dispatching of troops to area
- Left In Government (Frontline, Prabhat Patnaik, May 28, 2006)
The Left is now placed in a happy transitional period when it can get the support of rural toilers and urban middle classes.
- Hope Is Not A Method (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 28, 2006)
As Nepal moves towards a new order, its governing parliamentarians would do well to heed that most fundamental of maxims: Hope is not a method.
- Travel Guides (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
"FROM the heights of the Himalayas to the majesty of the Taj Mahal enjoy the Eastern delights of India with this essential guide. Unique cutaways and 3D pictures take you on a visual tour round holy temples and the top nature reserves.
- No More Temples Of Learning (Tribune, Vikram Chadha, May 28, 2006)
Sagacious leaders of free India reposed an unflinching faith in the educationists and teachers for shaping the destiny of the country, and thus used such metaphors as 'temples of learning and knowledge' for universities and other academic establishments,
- Taken For A Ride (Indian Express, G.K. Gupta, May 28, 2006)
Howrah Railway Station, the gateway to Calcutta, is one of the busiest in India. It is unique in many respects.
- A Fairy Tale Debut (Hindu, SARMISHTA RAMESH, May 28, 2006)
Kaavya Viswanathan talks about her book, fame and future.
- So Many Shades (Hindu, K. PRADEEP, May 28, 2006)
Drawing with coloured pencils is not a spontaneous art and Jay Varma is a master of this medium.
- An Average Hollywood Thriller, The Book Is More Dangerous (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 28, 2006)
That’s Fr Donald De Souza’s verdict on The Da Vinci Code. He was part of the Christian delegation that watched the film last week with I&B minister Priyaranjan Dasmunshi, after which the film was cleared for screening in India. This is his review of . . .
- The Tirupathi Of The West (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 28, 2006)
The Venkatramana temple of Karkala is popular with the local people, many find it irresistible to visit the temple daily and receive the Lord's blessings, writes Amrita Nayak.
- In Search Of Role Models (Hindu, E.C. Thomas, May 28, 2006)
Do these names ring any bells? Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Kaavya Viswanathan, Chen Jin, A.Q. Khan and Jayson Blair. Well, all of them wanted to be rich and famous in a hurry and sacrificed their souls in that process.
- How Other Critics Saw It (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 28, 2006)
Brown’s novel is utterly preposterous; Ron Howard’s movie is preposterously entertaining... The movie works; it’s involving, intriguing and constantly seems on the edge of startling revelations.
- Rising Tiger And Roaring Dragon (Deccan Herald, Henry Chu, May 27, 2006)
China, for all its problems, remains the runaway leader on many fronts, in spite of India's emergence as a high-tech colossus, the cascade of jobs created by Western outsourcing and the nudge into the middle class of millions of aspiring workers...
- Key ‘India-Unfriendly’ Us Congman Comes Out Supporting N-Deal (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, May 27, 2006)
Indian efforts to get the US Congress consent on the nuclear deal has received a significant with Dan Burton, the most vocal India-baiter, coming out in support of the legislation enabling full civil nuclear cooperation between both countries.
- Book On Kashmir Released (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday hoped a lasting solution to Kashmir problem could be found if the Government, persisting with its peace initiatives, moves in the right direction.
- God Fails The Laboratory Test (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, May 27, 2006)
Daniel Dennett is Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University (US). He looks every inch a philosopher:
- Siachen Glitch (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 27, 2006)
Pakistan’s argument is not convincing
- The Bsp's Amazing Journey (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, May 27, 2006)
That today sections of upper castes seem to prefer the BSP to the BJP speaks to the long distance travelled by Mayawati's party.
- The Local Kanchi (Hindu, SOUMYA NARAYAN ACHARI, May 27, 2006)
Tekal has temples that have stories to tell
- Sonia’S Wake-Up Call To Her Ministers: Help Build The Party (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked Congress ministers to play an active role in organisation building and devote time for ordinary workers. Regretting that many ministers were not doing this at present, she said ministers on tour must visit the ‘‘l
- Pm For Pragmatic Solutions With Humane Face (Tribune, T R Ramachandran, May 27, 2006)
Hardcore skeptics in Jammu and Kashmir who had written off the second Roundtable conference as an exercise in futility were in for a rude shock.
- Stamp Scam: Telgi Allowed To Make Confessional Statement (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
The special court hearing the fake stamp paper scandal has allowed Abdul Karim Telgi, the kingpin of the scam, to make his confessional statement through video conferencing from May 30.
- India, Pak May Permit Driving Through Wagah (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Building on the peace process, India and Pakistan may allow valid visa holders from both sides to drive through the Wagah border route, according to the chairman of the World Punjabi Congress (WPC).
- Cong Stakes Claim To Rural Job Scheme (Tribune, Anita Katyal, May 27, 2006)
With Opposition-ruled states running away with credit for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi today showcased the scheme as the party’s initiative and the UPA . . .
- Congress Assures Full Support To Dmk Government (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Party MLAs dispute claim made by AIADMK
- Pakistan’S Principled Position On Iran (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 27, 2006)
Iranian First Vice President Parviz Davoudi’s visit to Pakistan is certainly a productive one as the two countries had an extensive exchange of views on a number of issues of bilateral, regional and international interest and tried to harmonize . . .
- Some Mothers Do Have ’em (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 27, 2006)
Mothers are people too. If Ms Sheila Dikshit’s government in Delhi makes sure that everyone acknowledges this officially, maybe there is hope for mothers in other states too.
- Going, Going, Gone (Times of India, BORIA MAJUMDAR, May 27, 2006)
Last week two things happened simul-taneously. On the one hand, the Indians began their tour of West Indies. On the other, ticket sales for the 2007 World Cup gathered momentum worldwide.
- Cong Claims All Credit For Jobs (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Sonia Gandhi was earnest, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh deferential and matter-of-fact by turn, Jairam Ramesh and Mani Shankar Aiyar political and businesslike, and true to the Congress grain, the delegates were sycophantic.
- Missing In Action (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 27, 2006)
They may be going out of fashion as more and more people work longer hours. However, early morning walks have a charm all of their own which could even vary from city to city.
- Silent Spectator (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, May 27, 2006)
P.V. Narasimha Rao's book on the Ayodhya demolition of December 1992 only confirms his own culpability in what happened.
- Woman Aims To Climb Everest For Seventh Time (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
A 29-year-old woman who has scaled Mt Everest for a record six times now aims to set a new world record by becoming the first woman to climb the world's highest peak from North Col in Tibet and descend to South Col in Nepal next year.
- However Big The Loss, True Gamblers Will Survive (Business Line, D. Murali , May 27, 2006)
The Poker Face of Wall Street, by Aaron Brown, is all about how to gamble and win. Risky read, you may feel, says D. MURALI, but the author's emphasis is on managing risk, not minimising it.
- Islam And Reform (Frontline, RAFIA ZAKARIA, May 27, 2006)
On the debate that pits critics of Islam against those who seek change from within the faith.
- A Heroic Soldier (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, May 27, 2006)
A book on one of the ablest and most popular Army Chiefs of the country, and another on 12 distinguished soldiers.
- Deal With Nasa (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, May 27, 2006)
Nasa chief's visit opens a new chapter in India-U.S. space cooperation.
- Unicef On Malnutrition In Children (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, May 27, 2006)
A unicef report says that South Asia has the largest number of underweight children below the age of five.
- Investment Hotspot (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, May 27, 2006)
In a short span of time, the State has projected for itself an investor-friendly image.
- Hope Is Not A Method (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 27, 2006)
As Nepal moves towards a new order, its governing parliamentarians would do well to heed that most fundamental of maxims:
- J&k Problem More Than Centre-State Ties: Pdp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Stating that the legislation of the State needed to be empowered and its decisions respected by New Delhi, People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday suggested that the problem of Jammu and Kashmir was more than the . . .
- Tourism Policy For Jammu (Daily Excelsior, Dr Rajendra Mishra, May 27, 2006)
South Asia is forecasted to record tourism growth at rates of 6.2 percent per year, compared to the world average of 4.1 per cent as per World Tourism Organisation.
- Resolving The Naga Imbroglio (Daily Excelsior, Sanchet Barua, May 27, 2006)
To find an "honourable" solution to the Naga problem, the Centre and the NSCN (I-M) have resolved to hold parleys within a month again and would meet "as frequently as possible" in the future to expedite the peace process.
- Sheer Madness (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 27, 2006)
All hearts will go to the families of four tourists from Gujarat who have been killed in a grenade attack by the militants at the outskirts of Srinagar on Thursday.
- Hurriyat Doesn't Represent Kashmir (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 27, 2006)
The vast Gilgit-Baltistan area, comprising over 28,000 square kilometres, is both geographically and historically crucial in the contemporary context.
- Why Peace? (Pioneer, Udayan Namboodiri, May 27, 2006)
Autonomy" and "self rule" have entered the rubric of the Kashmir peace process. During this week's Round Table Conference for which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh travelled to Srinagar, it was decided to refer the job of defining these two issues . . .
- Talk To The Real People (Pioneer, AJAI SAHNI, May 27, 2006)
The discourse on Jammu and Kashmir is currently and overwhelmingly defined by those who resort to terrorism, their sponsors and their front organisations.
- First In J&k: A Five-Group Plan (Indian Express, Muzamil Jaleel, May 26, 2006)
Giving tangible shape to what he said yesterday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today set to institutionalise the Centre’s Kashmir peace process as he wrapped up his second roundtable meet hoping that ‘‘those who chose to stay away will participate . . .
- Battleground Next: Who Is Where In U.P. (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, May 26, 2006)
The BSP is on the up and up. The SP is down but fighting back. The Congress is waiting for Rahul Gandhi. And the BJP is without a hope.
- Iran For Closer Ties With Pakistan (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , May 26, 2006)
Pakistan has played host to three Iranian delegations in the last five days, with Iranian Vice-President Parivz Davoudi, the latest to arrive on Thursday.
- Indian-American Is 2006 National Geographic Champion Bee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Eighth grader Bonny Jain is the topper, last year he come fourth; second and third winners are also Indian-Americans
- Dharma Protects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Dharma is the cornerstone of the Vedic tradition and it encompasses all aspects of human life.
- Dimensions --- Internal (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, May 26, 2006)
Terrorism must end. Demilitarisation should be expedited. There ought to be homecoming of Kashmiri Pandits.
- Mummy Behind The Camera (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 26, 2006)
by Sabeena Gadihoke is an invaluable book about a remarkable woman. Homai Vyarawalla is India’s first woman press photographer.
- 100 Days In Power, K'taka Cm Heaps Praises On Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Hundred days after sharing power with BJP in Karnataka, Janata Dal (S) leader and Chief Minister KD Kumaraswamy on Thursday showered lavish praise on its coalition partner, belying the Congress predicts about the longevity of his Government.
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