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Articles 11921 through 12020 of 21907:
- Flowery Welcome Awaits Himachal Tourists (Indian Express, Ashwani Sharma, Jan 27, 2006)
Its failure in protecting beautiful, ancient rocks on river Beas banks, in Kullu, embarrassed the Himachal Pradesh government, which was fined Rs 1 crore by the Supreme Court for negligence.
- Forgetting To Be Human (Times of India, SUSAN GREENFIELD, Jan 27, 2006)
At the beginning of the 21st century, we may be standing on the brink of a mind-makeover more cataclysmic than anything in our history.
- Has The Imf Lost Its Relevance? (Business Line, K. Subramanian, Jan 27, 2006)
December should have been the cruellest month for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue — There Can Be No Let-Up In Vigilance (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 27, 2006)
While there may be a change of tactics from time to time, the objectives of the Pakistan army establishment of "strategic depth" in Afghanistan and "bleeding India" in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere are not likely to change.
- Challenges Before The Iims (Deccan Herald, RAMNATH NARAYANSWAMY, Jan 27, 2006)
The IIMs should do some serious soul searching so that they can help in the process of nation building
- `Tax'ing Times At The Eu (Business Line, BATUK GATHANI, Jan 27, 2006)
The European Union (EU), comprising 25 member States with a population of nearly 350 million citizens, is passing through a phase of much uncertainty as its institutions seek to establish their identity, legitimacy and, above all, credibility.
- Campus India (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jan 27, 2006)
You can set down a spanking new factory with state-of-the-art technology in the middle of Asia, and physical infrastructure in Asian countries like China and Malaysia has come close to western standards.
- Lessening Urban Poverty (Daily Excelsior, S. C. Sharma, Jan 27, 2006)
In the new millennium, India has already crossed the one billion mark of population and constitutes about 1/6th of the world’s total population. With about 330 million urban population in over 5,000 cities, and nearly 67 million urban population . . .
- Republic Day Ruminations On What Ails Our Nation (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Jan 27, 2006)
It is now handily over 50 years since India became independent and our Constitution was adopted with India becoming a democratic republic.
- Us Envoy’S Comments Inappropriate: India (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
India Thursday described as “inappropriate” comments from the US ambassador to New Delhi linking a historic nuclear deal with the United States to India’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program.
- For Growing Firms, A Mismatch Of Skills (International Herald Tribune, Indrajit Gupta, Jan 27, 2006)
What is usually true of India's monsoons is now playing out across its economy: when it rains, it pours. As India's growth rate ratchets up close to 8 percent, the second-fastest pace in the world, the economy is simply raining high-quality jobs.
- True Spirit Of Islam (Dawn, Haider Zaman, Jan 27, 2006)
Islam had never been so much a target of criticism and accusations as it is today. Some people call it a religion that breeds intolerance and bigotry, while there are others who blame it for preaching animosity and discrimination.
- Us-India Strategic Alliance (Dawn, Ghayoor Ahmed, Jan 27, 2006)
History bears witness to the fact that the United States focused its efforts on building a close relationship with Pakistan only when it deemed it necessary to do so to achieve its limited aims in the region.
- Death Of Another Stalwart (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jan 27, 2006)
Vetran politician Khan Abdul Wali Khan has died. The late leader was out of active politics for a long-time due to old age and health problems but he remained ideological mentor of his party and a source of inspiration till his death.
- Merging Markets (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
As China and India are feted as the world's top emerging economies, Salil Tripathi suggests the potential rivals have much in common
- Fight Terror Regardless Of Faith: Saudi King (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 26, 2006)
Tells Manmohan that New Delhi, Riyadh should tackle it together
Holds one-on-one talks with Manmohan
India views Saudi Arabia as a "very important partner" in tackling global terror
Agreements, MoU on combating crime signed
- No Chance Of Patch-Up: Kumaraswamy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
The Congress has not done justice to Janata Dal (Secular) `The Congress has not done justice to Janata Dal (Secular), and that is why we have broken away'
- Survey On Ancient Manuscripts To Be Carried Out From Feb. 1 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
People asked to provide credible information `It is our responsibility to preserve them for the benefit of the future generation'
- Obstacles To Moving On (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, Jan 26, 2006)
I AM writing these words on a train, travelling through Germany. And yet, it hardly feels strange at all. There was a time when a journey like this would have felt like the breaking of a taboo: the associations with the wartime past . . .
- Reversing The Tide In Darfur (Hindu, Kofi A. Annan, Jan 26, 2006)
Whatever external force is sent to Darfur can provide only temporary security to the people there. Only a political agreement among their leaders can secure their future.
- Steady And Slow Peace Process (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 26, 2006)
Like a comforting ritual, the composite dialogue between India and Pakistan entered the third round with the two Foreign Secretaries paying obeisance to the long list of joint statements issued by their leaders since the two sides began . . .
- Kumaraswamy Govt On Feb 3? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Speaking to a section of the media on his way to Dharmasthala (from Kollur) at Karavali Junction in Udupi on Wednesday, Mr Kumaraswamy said that Mr Deve Gowda’s love towards the Congress had prevented him from revolting against the Congress.
- ‘India’S Iran Vote Could Affect N-Deal’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Just a week ahead of the IAEA meeting on Iran issue, the US on Wednesday made it clear that if India did not vote against Tehran’s nuclear programme, the fallout on the Indo-US nuclear deal in the Congress would be “devastating” and the initiative will “d
- As Delhi Dithers (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Delays in airport modernisation are squandering the benefits of airline liberalisation
- Father Of Man! (Deccan Herald, L Praveen Kumar, Jan 26, 2006)
Children are capable of causing considerable embarrassment for their parents
- Remember The Sacrifice (Deccan Herald, Vishnu Makhijani, Jan 26, 2006)
It began as a simple march past to mark the emergence of India as a sovereign, secular, democratic republic on January 26, 1950. Today the Republic Day celebrations have grown into a spectacle to showcase India’s military might and amazing cultural ...
- An Exhilarating Trekking Experience (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
The one place that is close to Bangalore with immense scope for trekking and camping is the Bilikal Betta near Kanakapura.
- A Train To The Heart Of Kashmir (Indian Express, MIR EHSAN, Jan 26, 2006)
Just outside Ompura, a tiny village in central Kashmir, the chill is icy, the winds are freezing, the ground beneath is more slippery than firm. Hayat Ali, from West Bengal, isn’t used to any of this. But he’s taking all this on with a woollen jacket, ...
- Once Upon A Time, There Was An Earthquake (Indian Express, Palak Nandi, Jan 26, 2006)
Five years isn’t a long time—if the first year was the Year of Death and Destruction. But in Bhuj, it seems an age has gone by.
- Cleared For Takeoff (Indian Express, AMBA B BAKSHI, Jan 26, 2006)
In the city known as India’s Silicon Valley, 15 years is practically a lifetime. That’s how long Bangalore has been waiting for an international airport. But this Republic Day, India’s biotech hub can finally see the beginnings of one.
- Capital Down Under (Indian Express, ANUBHUTI VISHNOI, Jan 26, 2006)
This is the Delhi Metro, we stick to deadlines. In fact, we beat all deadlines and finish ahead of schedule.’’ It’s a tribute to what Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has come to mean to the Capital this Republic Day that nobody sniggers when . . .
- India's Military Might Unfolds Amid Terror Alert (Hindustan Times, CR Jayachandran, Jan 26, 2006)
Amid an unprecedented multi-layered security blanket, India demonstrated its military might during the 57th traditional Republic Day parade in the national capital on Thursday.
- India, S Arabia Sign Four Agreements (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday joined hands to combat global terrorism and signed four agreements that will impart a new strategic dimension to their burgeoning ties.
- Us Says India Nuclear Deal May Depend On Iran Vote (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
The United States said on Wednesday a nuclear cooperation deal with India may stall unless New Delhi votes against Iran next month at the U.N. nuclear energy watchdog.
- Taiwan-India: Politics And Economics (Deccan Herald, V Wen-Hsien Chen, Jan 26, 2006)
In view of Taiwan’s rise as an economic power, India should review its ties with it
- Badge Of Legitimacy (Statesman, AMITAV BANERJI, Jan 26, 2006)
Ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall, democracy has become more than just a mantra.
- India And China: Together Against Aids (Tribune, Anita Anand, Jan 26, 2006)
In December last year, there was a quiet visit to India by a high level Chinese delegation from their Ministry of Railways, the Chinese Academy of Railway Sciences, and the Beijing Municipal Railways, along with officials from the United Nations . . .
- China Intensifies Crackdown On State Media (Tribune, Philip P. Pan, Jan 26, 2006)
China’s ruling Communist Party on Tuesday suspended one of the premier publications in Chinese journalism, escalating a campaign to rein in the state media, the government’s toughest crackdown on freedom of expression here in more than a decade.
- Blasts In India, Afghanistan (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 26, 2006)
While Pakistan’s eastern flank with India has been free of tensions ever since the ceasefire along the Line of Control came into effect in November 2003, the same cannot be said about the developments on its western borders.
- Somalis Take Comfort In The Past (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
How many guns make a warlord? Twenty-five technicals, so about 250 armed men with Russian AK-47s and Belgian pistols make you a lord, and you can go up the hierarchy to viscount or marquis or earl or proper baron if you include a couple of . . .
- Go Ahead With N-Deal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 26, 2006)
The recent talks between India’s Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and US Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns in New Delhi have raised some avoidable doubts among the sceptics about the implementation of the historic Indo-US nuclear agreement . . .
- Saudi King Signs Four Accords With Delhi (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
A day after arriving in India on a four-day landmark visit, the Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz today signed four accords, including one on combating terrorism, with New Delhi after talks with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
- A Peep Into Framing Of Indian Constitution (Daily Excelsior, R L Bangotra, Jan 26, 2006)
On 26th Jan 1950, we become Independent in real sense when the Indian Constitution was adopted. On this auspicious day, let us have a peep into framing of Indian Constitution. On 16th March 1946, Three member delegation of British Government . . .
- The Depths Of A Garden (Telegraph, AVEEK SEN , Jan 26, 2006)
It is a summer’s night. In the glimmering darkness of a rococo garden, a girl is desperately looking for something on the ground. As she searches for this lost object, she sings a ravishingly beautiful cavatina, for what she has lost appears . . .
- Anger In The Air (Telegraph, NEHA SAHAY, Jan 26, 2006)
The expressway to Zhongshan city is one of those dream roads in China which provokes envy in Indians. Trees line it, and sometimes you get a glimpse of farmlands beyond. Small brick and tin houses can be seen off and on.
- India, S Arabia Sign Pact To Fight Terror (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah signed an agreement on Wednesday to work together to fight terrorism as the two countries moved to build closer ties.
- Musharraf Playing A Double Game On Fighting Terror: Daily (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Slamming Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for indulging in a "double game" on the issue of fighting terrorist infrastructure in his country, a leading American daily has said the US government should attack .
- Tamil Tigers Agree To Hold Talks With Lankan Govt (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Ending a nearly three-year deadlock in the peace process, Tamil Tiger rebels today agreed to hold talks with the Sri Lankan government in Geneva in mid-February after hectic negotiations with the peace broker Norway.
- Bush Announces Visit To India, Pakistan In March (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 26, 2006)
US President George W Bush today announced he will visit India and Pakistan in March, saying he was "really looking forward" to the trip.
- Sri Lanka Says Breakthrough In Peace Process A "Major Relief" (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Slamming Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for indulging in a "double game" on the issue of fighting terrorist infrastructure in his country, a leading American daily has said the US government should attack Al Qaeda and other terror . . .
- The Services-Manufacturing Debate (The Financial Express, NIRVIKAR SINGH, Jan 26, 2006)
The pattern of India’s strong growth since the 1990s has raised somewhat of a puzzle for economists.
- Pro-Iran Vote Can Kill Indo-Us Civil Nuclear Deal: Mulford (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
India rejects attempt to link IAEA vote to Indo-US civil nuclear deal
- Permission Not Needed To Attack Qaeda, Says Wp (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Jan 26, 2006)
The Washington Post on Wednesday advised US President George W Bush to eliminate Al Qaeda and Taliban operations in Pakistan, if the targets could be located, “with or without General Pervez Musharraf’s cooperation”.
- Saudi Officials Brief Abdullah Before Talks In India (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
Before starting official engagements, Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday preferred having a detailed briefing from an advanced Saudi civil community delegation that had been interacting with Indian academics, officials and members . . .
- World Book Fair To Begin In Delhi Tomorrow (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
Nine-day 17th World Book Fair will begin here on Friday in which the largest ever group of Pakistani publishers will participate.
- Indian Cabinet Okays Reopening Of Karachi Mission (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India’s cabinet has approved reopening the country’s consulate in Karachi, 10 years after its closure, a government statement said.
- Us Can Drop Nuke Deal If India Backs Iran: Envoy (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Warns America not convinced by Delhi's statements on separation of civilian, military N-plan; India says it'll be guided by national interest
- Saudis Sign Anti-Terror Accord With India (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia signed a clutch of agreements here on Wednesday, including one to combat terrorism, but informed sources said a political dialogue started between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and King Abdullah was the centrepiece of their . . .
- Us May Pull Out Of N-Deal If India Backs Iran (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Delhi rejects linking IAEA vote to accord
India could lose out on a nuclear deal with the United States if it does not vote against Iran at a key meeting of the UN nuclear watchdog agency, the US ambassador to India warned on Wednesday.
- Us Moves To Delink Indian Nuclear Deal With Iran Vote (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Washington moved Wednesday to unlink a landmark US-India civilian nuclear deal with how New Delhi votes on the Iranian nuclear question at a key meeting of the UN atomic watchdog agency.
- Chimpanzees Closer To Humans Than To Apes (Hindu, Ian Sample , Jan 25, 2006)
They already use basic tools, have rudimentary language and star in TV commercials, but now scientists have proof that chimpanzees are more closely related to humans than other great apes. Genetic tests comparing DNA from humans, chimps, gorillas, and ...
- Playing With The Sun And Moon (Hindu, ANAND SANKAR, Jan 25, 2006)
Time and tide wait for no man. On Silver Beach, you realise that it's not just another cliché
- Stranded In The Sky (Indian Express, NEETA LAL , Jan 25, 2006)
When the North Indian Fog engulfs us, the most unenviable schedules are those of travelers. With domestic and international flights getting rejigged, delayed or cancelled, all those luscious travel offers seem like, well, a lot of hot air.
- Iran, Iraq To Figure In Pm-Saudi King Talks (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 25, 2006)
As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and King Abdullah meet tomorrow to review regional security, Iran’s nuclear proliferation and Iraq’s political stability are also expected to figure prominently in their talks.
- Not Afraid To Do The Job (Deccan Herald, Antonia Potter, Jan 25, 2006)
Excluding women from the work of mediation is selling peace processes short
- The Importance Of The House Of Saud (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 25, 2006)
When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets King Abdullah today in New Delhi’s Hyderabad House, it would be safe to bet that the Saudi delegation would have more PhDs and Ivy League degrees than the Indian, even after counting the doctorates . . .
- In New City, No Sense Of Place (Indian Express, Gautam Bhatia, Jan 25, 2006)
Filled with guilt about our degraded towns, every few months, bureaucrats, politicians and civic authorities announce some grandiose package of urban largesse.
- Bihar Verdict: Left Joins Bjp In Seeking Buta Ouster (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
The BJP has called for Bihar Governor Buta Singh and even Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resign after the Supreme Court announced its verdict on the dissolution of the Bihar Assembly.
- Bhattarai Breaks Silence, Asks Gyanendra To End Direct Rule And Give Peace A Chance (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Jan 25, 2006)
Breaking his long spell of silence, octogenarian Gandhian leader and former prime minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai today asked King Gyanendra to proclaim the end of his direct rule to give conciliation and peace process a chance.
- 100 Acres Of Land Up For Grabs In Health City (Hindu, Santosh Patnaik, Jan 25, 2006)
`One can get allotment order within a week at 2 cr. an acre'
Market value of land is put at Rs. 3 cr. to Rs. 4cr. an acre
Visakhapatnam Institute of Medical Sciences to be set up on an on an extent of 150 acres at Adarshnagar
- Two More Killed In Sri Lanka Amid Peace Moves (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
At least two men were shot dead in northeastern Sri Lanka today as Norway and the US intensified efforts to salvage the island's faltering truce, police said.
- Fond Memories (Tribune, SS Bhatti, Jan 25, 2006)
Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) was established on August 7, 1961. As a founder-teacher, I have fond memories of umpteen events associated with this premier institution.
- Bus From Amritsar Reaches Lahore (Dawn, Mansoor Malik, Jan 25, 2006)
The first bus from Amritsar arrived here on Tuesday, carrying 39 passengers, including 16 members of an Indian delegation. The first Pakistani bus had gone to Amritsar on Jan 20.
- Survey On Ancient Manuscripts To Be Carried Out From February 1 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
People asked to provide to credible information
Proper preservation of manuscripts
NSS unit volunteers to gather information
They will be trained in implementing awareness campaigns
- Work On It Corridor At A Snail's Pace (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Jan 25, 2006)
Official sources say less than 10 per cent of road improvement project completed
- Indians Go Globetrotting (Business Line, Vinod Mathew, Jan 25, 2006)
Manish Satyanarain is a senior-level executive with a private company based in Mumbai. His wife does not work; he has a 10-year-old son. Manish has an annual salary package of around Rs 16 lakh. His salary was probably only half that some six years back,
- `Spice Tourism' Planned At Thadiyankudisai (Hindu, K. Raju, Jan 25, 2006)
Rs 1.20-cr. work to lure tourists
The district administration has commenced preliminary works at Mangalamkombu on Lower Palani Hills to promote Thadiyankudisai, one of the major spice producing centres in the district as a `Spice Tourism' spot.
- Negligence At Hospitals (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jan 25, 2006)
News of negligence on the part of staff at public hospitals may be nothing new but a report about a pregnant woman giving birth in a toilet at Lahore General Hospital during the Eidul Azha holidays because she was denied admission for shortage of beds is
- Manmohan Receives King Abdullah (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
First visit by a Saudi King to India in 51 years; to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations
- Pilgrims Propel Spiritual Tourism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Mahamastakabhisheka has a major impact on local tourism industry Mahamastakabhisheka has a major impact on tourism industry in Mysore
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