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Articles 10321 through 10420 of 21907:
- Exalting The Myth Of Suffering (Deccan Herald, ROGER COHEN, Mar 13, 2006)
To the last, a solitary death on Saturday in a UN cell near an international court he derided, Slobodan Milosevic clung to the notion that all the Balkan destruction he ignited and presided over was no more than a response to aggression . . .
- Can Our Way Of Living Save The Planet? (Deccan Herald, Lucy Siegle, Mar 13, 2006)
People are happy to talk about ethical awareness but when it comes to consumer patterns the talk is not reflected.....
- Varanasi Blasts: Witnesses Fail To Identify Suspects (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 13, 2006)
The eye-witnesses have failed to identify the two suspects, detained by Uttar Pradesh Police in connection with the twin blasts, official sources said on Sunday.
- In The Name Of The Lord (Deccan Herald, Aparna Achar, Mar 12, 2006)
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu left behind a nonsectarian spiritual movement based on the chanting of Lord Krishna’s name that is practical and relevant even today.
- Kashmiri Leaders Differ On Solution (Daily Times, Mohammad Imran, Mar 11, 2006)
Kashmiri leaders appeared to disagree on the solution to the Kashmir issue as the three-day Pugwash Conference began on Friday.
- 29 Die In Dera Bugti Landmine Blast (News International, Muhammad Ejaz Khan, Mar 11, 2006)
Twenty-nine people travelling to a wedding were killed on Friday, when their tractor-trolley hit an anti-tank landmine near Dera Bugti, officials said.
- Should State Directly Fund Varsities? (The Economic Times, Ravi Srivastava, Mar 11, 2006)
There’s no harm as long as the needs of the higher education in general and the universities in particular are properly assessed, and the decision is taken in consultation with the UGC.
- Churchill And Moscow (Statesman, Valentin Falin, Mar 11, 2006)
Myths are known to persist, as proved by Winston Churchill’s speech in Fulton in 1946. To this day it is regarded as the “anti-communist manifesto” that unleashed the Cold War and encouraged Stalin to erect the “iron curtain” which cut off a half . . .
- Prison Diary (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 11, 2006)
As George Bush vacationed in the subcontinent pontificating on how to contain terror and Iran, his self-appointed role as an international cop has been reaffirmed with Amnesty International’s latest report on Abu Gharib prison and the . . .
- Understanding The Harvest Of Hate (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 11, 2006)
Varanasi was just an exclamation mark in Islamist terror groups' war against India. Learning from it needs an understanding not of each outrage, but the whole.
- ‘Long’ Risk Is Becoming A Riskier Business (The Financial Express, V ANANTHA NAGESWARAN, Mar 11, 2006)
The Federal Reserve Board of the US released the minutes of its Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on January 31.
- The Morning After (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 11, 2006)
The benefits we know. Time, now, to consider the costs of India's new relationship with the US.
- Court Moved For Safety Of Temples In Varanasi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Friday seeking directions to the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh Government to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all religious places in Varanasi following the bomb blasts at the Sankat Motchan temple
- Less Than Fair Towards Stalin (Statesman, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 11, 2006)
Sir, — I can’t quite agree with the views expressed by Arvin Ghosh in his article “Speech that lifted the lid” (Perspective, 26 February). He has recalled Nikita Khrushchev’s speech to the 20th congress of the CPSU.
- Sprightly Leader (The Week, Kavitha Muralidharan, Mar 11, 2006)
Over 50 years in public life and yet another election would have left most leaders feeling tired. Not DMK chief M. Karunanidhi. Even at 80, he starts his day at 4 a.m. with yoga and a walk, and reads many newspapers.
- New Blood (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 11, 2006)
I’m not surprised that India should be throwing up more candidates than before, for Forbes’ list of the world’s wealthiest. But more important than that factoid is the rise of new entrepreneurs in the Indian system.
- Floating Cultures (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 11, 2006)
If one takes an overview one will come across a rare aspect of life in the State.
- Spirit Of Varanasi (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 11, 2006)
IT is commonplace for terrorists to bandy about the name of a new outfit after a bloody strike.
- Nepali Families Fight Poverty With Condoms, Pills (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Mar 11, 2006)
One of the biggest-selling items in the tiny chemists in the rebel-held Nepali hill town of Tila are condoms -- several hundred a month for a total population of just 2,000.
- Kalam: India, Myanmar Should Standardise Traditional Medicines (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Mar 11, 2006)
"Most herbs used in Myanmar were common with those found in northeastern States"
First-ever visit by Indian head of state to Mandalay
"Harness biotechnology to improve efficacy of traditional medicines"
President pays homage at pagodas
- Police Detain Eight For Varanasi Blasts (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Police detained eight people on Friday over bomb attacks that killed 15 people in one of Hinduism's holiest cities; blasts that were later claimed by a group which said it was fighting Indian rule in Kashmir.
- Musharraf For Roundtable Of Kashmir Representatives (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today suggested a round table conference of representatives of both sides of Kashmir either in Srinagar or Muzzafarabad and said he was ready to attend it with Prime Minister Manmohan . . .
- Muslim Representation (Daily Excelsior, Maqbool Shah, Mar 11, 2006)
The alleged seeking of details by Sachar Committee from the Army Headquarters about the Muslim officers and personnel below officer rank serving in the Army and their pattern of posting has yet again focussed the attention of the nation . . .
- Unholy War On Holy City (Daily Excelsior, Fazal Mehmood, Mar 11, 2006)
In an outrageous serial terrorist strike on the holy city of Varanasi, the ancient Sankat Mochan temple packed with Tuesday worshippers of Lord Hanuman was rocked by a huge blast and two bombs exploded soon after at Cantonment railway . . .
- Devils On Road (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 11, 2006)
The Government has clearly identified three devils causing road accidents in hilly areas notably in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. These are: shortage of buses, their dilapidated condition and overcrowding.
- Damage Uncontrolled (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 11, 2006)
Reports that the Kolkata police had tipped off their UP counterparts about the possibility of bomb blasts are neither here nor there.
- Osama's Niece Set For Us Tv Show (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
The would-be pop star niece of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has signed on for a reality television show about her attempts to break into the music industry.
- Unaccommodated (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 11, 2006)
It is a question of what the eye has got used to. Every day, millions of more-or-less-comfortably-off Indians encounter thousands of homeless, abandoned human beings, many of them old and sick, in every kind of public space.
- Bush For Change In Us Law On N-Sale (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Wants exemption for India
In a significant step that is expected to pave the way for the implementation of the Indo-US nuclear deal, the White House today sent a proposal to the US Congress to change non-proliferation laws even as the opponents . . .
- Around The World In 180 Days (The Week, Dnyanesh Jathar, Mar 11, 2006)
Did the Maharashtra government overlook a bird flu warning around three months ago? So it seems. On November 14 last year, Dr Swati Piramal, chairperson of Confederation of Indian Industry’s national committee on biotechnology, cautioned that . . .
- Time To Open The Sails (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Mar 11, 2006)
With a personal fortune of $50 billion, Bill Gates, 50, remains the world’s richest man for the 12th consecutive year.
- Kalam Is All Smiles On The Road To Mandalay (Indian Express, Manraj Grewal, Mar 11, 2006)
My people are rich and live in a powerful country but are still not content. I have come here to ask you how to make them happy.’’ During a rare heart-to-heart,
- Sahara India Goes Global (Hindu, Madhur Tankha, Mar 11, 2006)
Offers Indian's largest travel services network under a single brand
- And Then They Wonder Why The Rest Of The World Does Not Like America (Indian Express, David Ignatius, Mar 11, 2006)
Dubai. Officials here heard late Thursday that Karl Rove had decided to pull the plug.
- Proposal For "Joint Management" Of J&k Came From India, Says Musharraf (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Mar 11, 2006)
"New Delhi should realise the fleeting opportunity for durable peace"
Pakistan's proposals of "demilitarisation, self-governance and joint management" offer a tenable solution
"Need to take all stakeholders on board"
- A Green View (Hindu, SOUMYA NARAYAN ACHARI, Mar 11, 2006)
For some history lessons just around the corner in Kolar
- Evergreen Magic Of The Steam Engine (Hindu, Simon Jenkins, Mar 11, 2006)
The train was once a revolutionary force, bringing romance and power to the world.
- Complete Ban (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
The Punjab government’s decision to finally impose a complete ban on kite flying for an indefinite period is yet another example of its adhoc way of running business.
- The Politics Of Patronage (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Mar 11, 2006)
Other than the senseless, needless deaths of innocent people one of the saddest aspects of last week’s bombings in Varanasi is that the Sankatmochan temple should have been targeted.
- Playing With Fire In U.P. (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 11, 2006)
The last thing the boiling political cauldron of Uttar Pradesh needed was for the temple town of Varanasi to be hit by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.
- Indians Ink Peralta; Foulke Says He's Fine (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Jhonny Peralta and the Cleveland Indians both got the security they sought Friday when the shortstop agreed to a $13 million, five-year contract with a club option for 2011.
- Science And Society (Deccan Herald, U R RAO, Mar 11, 2006)
Developmental activity should not degrade the environment but has to sustain the earth
- Police Detain 4 Over Bombings In India (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 11, 2006)
Police have detained four people for questioning in bombings that killed 20 people at a temple and train station in Hinduism's holiest city, a top state official said Saturday.
- A Pause Button (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Mar 10, 2006)
The sharp correction in stock prices on Wednesday has been followed immediately by a correction of the correction.
- To Silence N-Deal Critics, White House Says India Unique Case (Indian Express, LALIT K JHA, Mar 10, 2006)
: In the wake of increasing criticism against the civilian nuclear agreement, White House has sought to set the record straight by coming out with a point by point clarification on all the issues being cited by those raising their . . .
- Positive Fallout (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 10, 2006)
The US President, Mr George Bush's public denial of a civilian nuclear deal to Pakistan has led to a positive development that escaped many.
- Down Under Beckons (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 10, 2006)
There is a clear change in perception, with Canberra pulling out all the stops to deepen bilateral engagement.
- Bush Boys Begin Nuclear Deal Hardsell (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
The Bush administration has rejected charges that the Indo-US nuclear deal would fuel an arms race in South Asia.
- Poll-Bound Up To Be Centre Of Bjp Yatras (Times of India, Mohua Chatterjee, Mar 10, 2006)
The twin "national integration yatras" planned by Leader of Opposition L K Advani and party chief Rajnath Singh seem to indicate that Uttar Pradesh occupies considerable mindspace of the BJP brass.
- They Cannot Decide On History (Times of India, Romila Thapar, Mar 10, 2006)
The California State Board of Education (CSBE) is currently discussing a very controversial issue.
- Move To Redesign First Phase Of International Airport Project (Hindu, P. Manoj, Mar 10, 2006)
Board of Bangalore International Airport Limited will hold discussions today
The airport project is estimated to cost Rs. 1,411 crores
Redesigning the first phase entails an additional investment of about Rs. 400 crores
It envisages an increase in t
- Deal Will Not Fuel Arms Race: U.S. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Washington replies to critics of the agreement
Deal doesn't recognise India as a nuke weapons state
Accord brings India into non-proliferation mainstream
India's growing energy needs will be addressed by pact
- State And The Nation (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Mar 10, 2006)
Don't read this if you are a spiritual tourist.
- Where’Ll The Sensex Be Tomorrow? (Indian Express, GAUTAM CHIKERMANE, Mar 10, 2006)
Give some time flexibility to the last word — next week, next month, next year — and this headline could well be the most frequently asked question I’ve had to deal with, over the last 14 years or so.
- Rhetoric Clouds Peace Process In Sri Lanka (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Mar 10, 2006)
Negotiations to resolve the ethnic conflict have again run into trouble with both the Sinhala and Tamil camps taking increasingly confrontationist positions.
- New Dimensions (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Australia will be looking for new equations with India
- Should Tv Channels Play An Activist Role? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Mar 10, 2006)
Although President A. P.J. Abdul Kalam is said to have promised “necessary action” after accepting an SMS petition from a news channel’s viewers asking for justice in the Jessica Lal case, a point to ponder is: is it really the media’s . . .
- There’S A Better Way To Check Stray Animals (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Why can’t the money be used to tackle the problem before precious lives are lost, I can’t understand. Only death and calamity stirs the authorities into action
- Local Flavour (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 10, 2006)
People try to rediscover their identities in many ways. Reviving old names is often the politicians’ way of gaining popular support.
- White House Hardsells Nuclear Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
The White House also countered the notion that as India’s two developmental fast breeder reactors are outside the scope of international inspections, the country can make enough nuclear weapons to expand the arsenal.
- Varanasi Stands Resolute (Deccan Herald, PUJAA AWASTTHI, Mar 10, 2006)
Since Tuesday when twin bomb blasts rocked the temple town, business, according to Ashok Majhi, a 32-year-old boatsman, has been dull. “On a good day we make anything like Rs 300. Yesterday there was nothing,” he shrugs.
- ‘Us Deal Won’T Stop India’S N-Arms Programme’ (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 10, 2006)
While most legislators at this time are keeping their options open, a flavour of the brewing opposition was evident from earlier television testimony by Congressman Hunter who appeared on ABC’s This Week talk show.
- Going Beyond Separation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 10, 2006)
By making public the Government's plan for separating the civilian and military components of the India's nuclear energy programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has allayed many of the fears expressed inside and outside Parliament about the . . .
- New Logic For New India (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Mar 10, 2006)
Even after he fell from grace and spent his last years in disgrace, there was one country where Richard Nixon was always welcome. For all its other angularities, China never forgot its indebtedness to the man who in 1971 began the process of extricating t
- Born Again (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Mar 10, 2006)
All of a sudden the Joint Intelligence Committee — “subsumed” in the secretariat of the National Security Council nearly seven years ago — has been revived.
- To Court Trouble (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 10, 2006)
History is made in unexpected ways.
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 10, 2006)
In "Call to register protest against cartoons in peaceful manner" (March 8, 2006, page 10, Chennai city), a resolution adopted at a Chennai rally condemned the caricaturing of the Prophet and demolition of the Samarra mosque, we reported.
- Innovative Steps In Budget To Boost Economy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Gender auditing, outcome budgeting, protection of all stakeholders to boost economy
New policy to encourage private investments health sector soon
10 knowledge centres to be established
- Bush - The Controversial (Daily Excelsior, Tanveer Jafri, Mar 10, 2006)
The president of United States of America, George w. Bush (2) may consider himself the most powerful and the best statesman of the world but in reality he stands at the top of the list of controversial leaders.
- Varanasi: Show Of Solidarity (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Mar 10, 2006)
All sections, cutting across religious affiliations, take out peace marches
The U.P. Government was focusing more on Mathura, Ayodhya
High-profile visits being seen more as attempts to score brownie points
Many BHU students, RSS volunteers donate bl
- Pressures May Be Skewing Blasts Probe, Warn Experts (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 10, 2006)
No evidence whether bombings had a Kashmir link or were carried out by a local Lashkar cell
Officials contest claims that a top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative shot dead on Wednesday had a role in the bombings
Intelligence officials say it would have made n
- Kalam Addresses The Last Mughal's Lament (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Mar 10, 2006)
President brings a bunch of flowers and lights a candle for Bahadur Shah Zafar
- Blasting Through Peace (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Mar 10, 2006)
A colonial power was dismissed from a fragmented subcontinent.
- Bjp’S Yaqoob Qureshis (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Mar 10, 2006)
The BJP, one can safely state, has never been known for appeasing India’s Muslim community.
- Sonia Calls Truce In Lucknow (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
The Congress has said it will do nothing to “destabilise” the Mulayam Singh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh.
- Up Cops Sat On Terror Tip-Off (Hindustan Times, Soumen Datta, Mar 10, 2006)
The raw material for the Varanasi bombs was sent from Kolkata.
- Varanasi Attacks: Police Release Sketches Of Suspects (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2006)
Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday released sketches of two men suspected to have triggered the twin blasts that killed 15 people, even as they said they had reason to believe Pakistan-based terrorist outfit . . .
- Grief’S Defeat (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 10, 2006)
Rabindranath Tagore’s Jogajog was published, in book-form, in 1929. This was the year Thomas Mann got the Nobel prize and Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own was published. While Tagore’s novel was being serialized in Bichitra . . .
- Fight It Out (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 10, 2006)
It is just a coincidence that the reopening of educational institutions in the Valley has coincided with step-up in militant violence.
- Vvip Visitors (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 10, 2006)
Hardly had the reverberations of the Varanasi blasts died down than a string of political VVIPs begin to descend on the Sankat Mochan temple, which actually shifted the focus of the police away from investigative action to making arrangements . . .
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