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Articles 15321 through 15420 of 21907:
- A Cultural Fiesta (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 25, 2005)
To promote the heritage and culture of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Tourism Department is organising a series of cultural festivals. The fest begins on November 12 to February 12 at various venues.
- Is The U.S. Rethinking Approach To Russia? (Hindu, Peter Lavelle— RIA Novosti , Oct 25, 2005)
Has the United States changed its stance regarding its policy towards Russia? Has the lecturing come to an end and has the application of "double-standards" run its course?
- The Truth About Iran (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Oct 25, 2005)
The crescendo of arguments from those who are supporting India’s vote at the International Atomic Eenergy Agency on the Iran issue reminds one of an old lawyer joke.
- Of Fish, Fishermen And Tigers (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Oct 25, 2005)
A significant contribution to the Kachchathivu debate analysing the problems of the Palk Bay fishermen on both sides of the maritime boundary
- It Could Be A Difficult Transition (Hindu, Meena Menon, Oct 25, 2005)
The move from the Maharashtra Right to Information Act 2003 to the new Central Act could pose several problems.
- Archimedes' Killer Rays Probably A Myth (Hindu, Ian Sample , Oct 25, 2005)
The Greek mathematician "harnessed sun's rays to burn Roman fleet" — U.S. scientists manage small blaze that fizzles out.
- Congress Must Take Responsibility (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Oct 25, 2005)
Standing on the threshold of power in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress appears to have been seized by self-doubt.
- We Will Speak To Advani On `Remote-Control' Charge: Rss (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2005)
Breaking its month-long silence on BJP president L. K. Advani's charge that it was ``remote-controlling'' the party, the RSS on Sunday said it would speak to him about the issue.
- After Nuke Deal With America, India Convinces Russia On Of Nuclear . . . (India Daily, Balaji Reddy, Oct 24, 2005)
India is showing its world-class diplomacy in strategic talks on nuclear technologies with major powers.
- Mufti Must Remain Cm (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 24, 2005)
The Congress party’s coalitional arrangements with most of its allies are under severe strain.
- When In Rome, Do As The Romans Do (Business Line, Mohan Murti, Oct 24, 2005)
The cultural aspects of doing business in Europe are often subtle, but they are reflected in business contracts between European and Indian enterprises. Since both cultures are deeply rooted in tradition, neither can be changed easily.
- "I Stand By My Words": Orhan Pamuk (Hindu, Maureen Freely, Oct 24, 2005)
Five years ago, Orhan Pamuk wrote a novel about a poet who is snared in a political intrigue from which there is no escape.
- Pax Americana On Trial (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Oct 24, 2005)
The verdict of the Saddam trial is pre-determined, and his execution will mark only the beginning of chaos in Iraq
- When It's Right To Roam In Hotspots (Hindu, Simon Reeve, Oct 24, 2005)
Is travelling to `troubled countries' such as Uzbekistan worthy or just plain voyeurism?
- India Wants Nuclear Curbs To Be Lifted (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Oct 24, 2005)
Natwar Singh to seek Russian assistance
To push for broader access to Russian energy resources
To urge Russia to buy more Indian tea and coffee
Problems in getting Russian visas by Indian businessmen to be resolved
- Land Is Green, Air Is Pure By Sunrit Mullick (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 24, 2005)
From the air, Manipur looked like a lush green jewel surrounded on all sides by verdant hills, the tops of some of which were lost in fluffy white clouds fixed and suspended in space.
- Interest Rate Signal Is The Key Issue (Hindu, C. R. L. Narasimhan, Oct 24, 2005)
RBI's challenging task in its mid-term review
Banks are unable to resist pressures from corporates to lend at low rates while depositors get a pittance.
- Opening Loc For Relief Work Is A Good Move (Daily Times, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Oct 24, 2005)
Opening LoC for relief work is a good move
- Poll In Sri Lanka-I By Parmanand (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Oct 24, 2005)
The recent happenings in Sri Lanka, the most striking of which could be said to be the assassination of foreign minister Lakshman Kadirgamar (73) on 12 August, ...
- Su Yee, Because Truth Prevails (Greater Kashmir, JAVED MIR, Oct 24, 2005)
But will they really come in whose wait their loved ones have lost everything they had, laments
- Writing Is The Music In The Background Of My Life - Iii (Greater Kashmir, Editorial, Greater Kashmir, Oct 24, 2005)
Julie Rajan has an intimate chat with Pakistani, Parsi writer Bapsi Sidhwa on life, words and all the cracks in-between
Why do you think it is so?
- Grasp The Moment In Kashmir (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Oct 24, 2005)
The Indian political class and civil society have failed the Kashmiris in their hour of need. Their response to the calamity that has hit the people of Kashmir has either been slow in coming or inexplicably non-existent.
- Overflowing Lakes Inundate Several Areas As Rain Continues In Bangalore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 24, 2005)
Incessant rain lashes city through Saturday night; low-lying areas badly hit
- Rbi Against Gold Imports As Personal Baggage `It May Become Another Source Of Money Laundering' (Business Line, Sarbajeet K. Sen, Oct 23, 2005)
CONSENSUS may be evolving among official circles on a fresh round of liberalisation of the gold import policy, but as a personal baggage it appears to be too heavy for the Reserve Bank of India to handle.
- Mahadev ... (Hindu, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Oct 23, 2005)
... was officially Gandhiji's secretary, but actually "he was much more than that." It was his special privilege to be able to show the world the Mahatma off the stage and below the platform
- Across Histories (Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan, Oct 23, 2005)
A trunk in the attic unexpectedly coughed up a fascinating body of material ... In an exclusive interview, Vikram Seth talks about Two Lives, and agrees that his latest book would not have happened if he hadn't stumbled on the cache.
- What About The Right To Care? (Hindu, VANDANA GOPIKUMAR, Oct 23, 2005)
The homeless mentally ill may be invisible but they belong to society and society needs to take care of them
- The Roll Of History, Warts And All... (Deccan Herald, K Govindan Kutty , Oct 23, 2005)
The strength of Sarila’s book is that it explores the nature of political currents even as it holds a flashlight to the minds of its participants.
- Staying The Course (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Oct 23, 2005)
BAGHDAD can make a strong claim to being the most dangerous place on Earth. It is a teeming, anarchic city of uncounted murders, rapes, kidnaps and unexplained violent deaths
- A Seeker Of Justice (Tribune, Charu Singh, Oct 23, 2005)
Fiery Pakistani poetess, novelist, journalist and celebrated feminist Fahmida Riyaz was in the capital recently researching for her latest novel.
- Nuclear Issue: "India Is A Unique Case" (Hindu, Kesava Menon & Nirupama Subramanian, Oct 23, 2005)
The United States Ambassador to India, David C. Mulford, is a finance expert who has also served as an official in the Treasury Department.
- "I Am A Professor Who Writes Novels On Sundays" (Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan, Oct 23, 2005)
Umberto Eco on his foray into fiction, the success of his first novel, his love for narratives, his views on translation and more...
- The Enigma Of Values (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Oct 23, 2005)
SOME three weeks ago, a gentleman who is a member of the Human Rights Commission in Pakistan sent me the following account of an incident that had occurred in a village called Bhila Hithar (Kasur district).
- Special Force For Jharkhand Tourists (Statesman, DIPANKAR BOSE, Oct 23, 2005)
Left with egg all over their faces after the recent spate of looting of tourists in Jharkhand, particularly close to Netarhat hill resort and Betla forests, Jharkhand state tourism department and state police have finally decided to form an elite force me
- Ccil: From Wildlife To Eco-Tourism To Adventure Tourism (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 23, 2005)
The guest of Honour, at the press conference held at Crystal Center Hall, Taj, Colaba on the October 18, unveiled Country Club India Ltd's (CCIL) foray into Adventure Tourism “Country ClubeDe Goa" Property Mode.
- Tragedy & Photo Sessions (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 23, 2005)
THE nation stands united to face the unprecedented natural calamity of its history. Every individual and every segment of the society is trying its level best to be of some help to overcome the delicate situation and extend a helping hand in relief activi
- The Man Behind Vienna’S Waltz Into Fame (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Oct 23, 2005)
A trip through the woods of Vienna, which have a musical quality about them reminiscent of Vienna’s famous composer Johann Strauss, enchants Eva Bell.
- Black And White (Deccan Herald, Prema Nandakumar , Oct 23, 2005)
Vikram Seth’s latest book chronicles the lives of two very different people who came together at a time of unrest to form an unconventional, albeit successful partnership.
- Debunking Enlightenment (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 23, 2005)
The book, which rejects outright all matters spiritual, is not for those whose sensibilities get offended easily.
- A Temple Dedicated To The Arts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 23, 2005)
Trisshur Pooram festival attracts lakhs of people to Trisshur every year. Harish Halemane visits the temple which is famous among not only pilgrims, but also theatre-lovers.
- Life Term Being Irrelevant, The Noose Has To Stay (Deccan Herald, N Haridas, Oct 23, 2005)
In an unusual move the first citizen of India, has recommended clemency to 40 death-row prisoners in what is an unconventional disclosure too.
- Feasting On Festivals (Press Trust of India, A N Sudarsan Rao , Oct 23, 2005)
Everyone is celebrating. Either Diwali or Eid. Shopping and feasting. Government offices, businesses, travel companies, banks, organised retailers and people — just about everyone. Melas, fiestas, special gifts — there is something for everyone.
- Opposition Misses Another Opportunity (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Oct 23, 2005)
OPPOSITION in the National Assembly protested against the holding of National Assembly session only for three days in a week. The Government, however, defended the decision saying that it’s in keeping with the constitutional provisions.
- Regional Passport Office Introduces Online Registration System (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
To submit applications for fresh passports, renewals and other miscellaneous services
- Pranab: Line Of Control Cannot Be Opened For Everybody (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
It is imperative that India and Pakistan put the past behind and move forward
- Facts, Not Merely Fax (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Oct 22, 2005)
T. C. A. Ramanujam on a case where the valuables carried by an individual were seized based on inadequate information
- Tamil Nationalists Honoured (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
Stamps released on Thiru. Vi. Ka., Desika Vinayakam and Ayothee Thass Pandithar
- Quakes, Quirks And Kashmir! …… (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Oct 22, 2005)
I am afraid I will have to return to my last week's theme of how or why all Congressmen, even those who have remained out of power for the past decade or so, continue to believe in the their divine right to rule.
- Quake Rocks Everything Minus Cong Culture (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Oct 22, 2005)
I am afraid I will have to return to my last week's theme of how or why all Congressmen, even those who have remained out of power for the past decade or so, continue to believe in the their divine right to rule. It has nothing to do with Sonia Gandhi's
- Hasten But With Utmost Care (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
If one goes by a credible newspaper report, one would find that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has not been exactly forthright while suggesting opening of the Line of Control in this State to allow people to assist in the reconstruction of the ravage
- Centre, Ulfa To Hold Talks Next Week (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
The authorities are cautious about the exercise as similar attempts have failed in the past.
- India, Mexico Ink Five Pacts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
India and Mexico, on Friday, signed five agreements for enhancing cooperation in education, science and technology and other areas, providing a major impetus to bilateral ties.
- Two Lives’ Is The Most Personal Of My Books: Vikram Seth (Tribune, Charu Singh, Oct 22, 2005)
The meandering garden outside had a mysterious look as evening descended, inside the house shadows grew, lamps were lit throwing warm light on carpeted floors and Vikram Seth, the rather unassuming author, reclined on his peach chaise longue relaxing for
- Motor Vibrator Regulating The Flow Into A Screw Feeder (Business Line, D. Murali , Oct 22, 2005)
What is usually a simple thing for most of us is often complex for the taxman. One such problem was about `motor-vibrator with actuator', that came up in the Western India Plywoods Ltd vs Collector of Customs, Cochin case. Interestingly, . . .
- Finding Advani A Worthy Successor (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Oct 22, 2005)
I was expecting radical changes in the cast of principal actors and in the revolutionary roles the BJP would play in speeding up the country’s march to prosperity. I was sorely disappointed:
- India To Test Migratory Birds For Avian Flu (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
Thousands of migratory birds due to nest near lakes in eastern India from next week will be monitored for signs of avian flu infection, authorities said on Friday.
- The Void In Mumbai’S Heart (Indian Express, MILIND DEORA, Oct 22, 2005)
The Bombay High Court’s recent judgment on Mumbai’s mill lands has sparked off a serious debate on how Mumbai should be developed.
- Two Streams Of Assessments (Business Line, R. Anand, Oct 22, 2005)
R. Anand on disputes over disallowance of personal expenses impacting fringe benefit tax
- Jago, Neta Jago! (Tribune, Amar Chandel, Oct 22, 2005)
Aya Ramji and Gaya Ramji were meeting after a very long time. Extensive travel from one party of the country to another had deprived them of close contact, and now that they were together,
- The Cost Of Reconstruction (Dawn, Kaiser Bengali, Oct 22, 2005)
The October 8 earthquake will be long remembered as a cataclysmic event in Pakistan’s history for a very long time to come.
- Phantom Of The Opera (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Oct 22, 2005)
Writing in the October 9 issue of People’s Democracy, CPI(M) politburo member Anil Biswas claimed, ‘‘The spectre of communism appears to be yet haunting the ruling classes of Europe ... and their lackeys in the corporate media.’’
- An Anomaly That Needs Rectification (Business Line, M. S. Parthasarathy, Oct 22, 2005)
Any adjustment of capital losses and gains should only be allowed if the assets are of the same category, says M. S. Parthasarathy
- Fort By The Sea (Hindu, PRASHANTH G.N., Oct 22, 2005)
How long will the stone hold off the water? Rocks at the splendid Bekal fort set you thinking
- ‘Us Committed To Pact With India’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 22, 2005)
Top US official Nicholas R Burns said the Bush administration was awaiting passage of the historic resolution by the Congress.
- Day Of The Prisoners (Greater Kashmir, ZAHIR-U-DIN, Oct 21, 2005)
Seventeenth Ramadhan is an important date in the history of humankind as it changed the course of world history. On this day a handful of Muslims (313) defeated an army of infidels. The day is remembered for a variety of reasons.
- Herceptin ‘Simply Stunning’ For Breast Cancer (Statesman, Jeremy Laurance, Oct 21, 2005)
In the sober world of medical journals, the choice of language is unprecedented.
- Beyond This Moment Of Self-Discovery (Dawn, Murtaza Razvi, Oct 21, 2005)
Humanity, after all, is not dead. The way ordinary citizens have volunteered their time and resources to support the country’s largest-ever relief operation in parts of the quake-stricken Frontier and Azad Kashmir leaves one with courage and confidence.
- Nature’S Fury, Man’S Villainy (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Oct 21, 2005)
IN the midst of the grave tragedy of the South Asian earthquake it is once again becoming clear that human contribution to aggravating a natural calamity can be shocking beyond words.
- The Columbus Debate (Dawn, Sam Wineburg, Oct 21, 2005)
These days, a good word about Christopher Columbus is about as rare as an insult was 100 years ago.
- Regimen For Self-Restraint (Dawn, S.G. Jilanee, Oct 21, 2005)
Ramazan is the month of fasting. The process is apparently strict; you may call it rigorous. Not a drop of water or a grain of food should be allowed to pass down the throat from early dawn until sunset.
- Economic Impact Of The Disaster (Dawn, Shahid Kardar, Oct 21, 2005)
In a fleeting moment of nature’s anger, lives and properties worth billions were wiped out on October 8.
- Stepped Up Security For Sri Lankan Contestants (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Oct 21, 2005)
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga has ordered stepped-up security for the two main candidates in the November 17 presidential poll — Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse and Leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- The Void In Mumbai’S Heart (Indian Express, MILIND DEORA, Oct 21, 2005)
The Bombay High Court’s recent judgment on Mumbai’s mill lands has sparked off a serious debate on how Mumbai should be developed.
- Narayana Murthy Resigns As Chairman Of Bial (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Oct 21, 2005)
Decision follows remarks by JD(S) President H.D. Deve Gowda
Mr. Deve Gowda and Mr. Dharam Singh could have spoken to me
There was no effort to find out my role in BIAL and what has been done
- Stepping Late (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Oct 21, 2005)
The state rarely reaches out to those living on the margins. No wonder that the Assam government failed to prevent the ethnic carnage in Karbi Anglong district.
- Journey Of Jihad (Indian Express, Ananya Vajpeyi, Oct 21, 2005)
Who fights a so-called holy war in the midst of a natural disaster? What place does ideological warfare — presumably the impetus for Tuesday’s assassination of a J&K minister
- Maharaja Gulab Singh-Character Profile (Daily Excelsior, Major (retd) Dr Brahma Singh, Oct 21, 2005)
History has, evidently, been unfair to Maharaja Gulab Singh. He has generally been projected as an ''over-grown'' feudatory of the Lahore kingdom, who, taking a rather mean advantage of the confusion that followed the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was a
- Black Monday Revisited (Business Line, A. Seshan, Oct 21, 2005)
The 1987 stock market crash was not followed by any Depression, as in 1929. That the market recovered quickly was attributed to the assurance of the Federal Reserve that it would stand by for any rescue act in case the payment mechanism broke down.
- The Difference Between India And Pakistan (Rediff on the Net, VIJAY DANDAPANI, Oct 20, 2005)
If India builds the bomb, we will eat grass or leaves, even go hungry.
- If India Had Abstained... (Indian Express, Subrahmanyam, Oct 20, 2005)
It is amazing to see the tons of newsprint devoted to the Iran issue in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in this country without any focus on the real issue.
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