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Articles 16121 through 16220 of 21907:
- Advani And Rss (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 20, 2005)
What is unexpected about Bharatiya Janata Party President L.K. Advani's announcement to "demit office" after the silver jubilee session of the party in Mumbai in December is its manner and timing.
- Pakistan's Cry: Parity (Daily Excelsior, T S Rao, Sep 20, 2005)
The much-anticipated Pakistani campaign for the US to treat Islamabad on par with India has finally begun.
- Shrine Ensconced By Scenic Beauty (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
At the point where Tungabhadra turns northward exists the cave temple of Kodandarama,surrounded by nature. Kamala Vasudevan describes the architecture of the shrine.
- Where Shiva & Vishnu Reside (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
The Nagareswara temple in Vijayapura houses Shiva and Vishnu shrines - both in perfect harmony. U B Githa and Mahesh Jambulingam delve into the splendour of the temple’s Mysore style architecture.
- The Sex Spectrum (Tribune, Darshan Singh Maini, Sep 20, 2005)
The theme of sex in song and story and folklore in almost all cultures and civilisations testifies of its irresistible appeal, though how one uses one’s insight or vision — or one’s outlook
- No Trace Of Iraq’S Missing $1 Billion (Tribune, Patrick Cockburn, Sep 20, 2005)
ONE billion dollars has been plundered from Iraq’s defence ministry in one of the largest thefts in history, The Independent can reveal, leaving the country’s army to fight a savage insurgency with museum-piece weapons.
- Need To Reopen The July Framework (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Sep 20, 2005)
By allowing developed countries to go on with export subsidies, India has put the security of its farmers at stake
- Germany's Inconclusive Verdict (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
The dramatic failure of the Christian Democrat Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU)
- The Jumbo Highway (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
Karnataka is the first in the country to notify an Elephant Corridor and two of them are already in place including the Kanniyanpura Corridor near Moyar River at the Bandipur National Park and the Bekkattur Arabikere Corridor that connects the . . .
- How Do You Price An Airline Seat? (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Sep 20, 2005)
Recent reports about a likely price increase across the Indian airline industry seem strange at first, given the recent flurry of discounted fares.
- Regulatory Independence — Strengthen By Constitutional Mandate (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, Sep 20, 2005)
A country that is committed to an open market economy should have independent regulators who can fearlessly uphold institutional norms. In their absence, a country risks disrepute and could lose out on substantial investments and allied growth.
- His Name Was Sukses (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Sep 20, 2005)
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was in Jakarta on 25 August; there he signed an agreement with Benny Santoso of the Salim group
- Adopt Reservation On Economic Grounds: Khandre (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
Passengers at the Ghataprabha railway station are forced to perform circus-like tricks to board the train for want of second platform due to non-completion of construction work on the second platform in the station.
- A New India Policy (Dawn, SHAHID JAVED BURKI, Sep 20, 2005)
Stare decisis is a Latin term used in legal parlance to connote the importance attached to precedence.
- Revival Of Islam-Judaism Ties (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 20, 2005)
President Gen Pervez Musharraf has said that peace in Palestine will end the sad chapter in Middle East history, revive historic ties between Islam and Judaism and extinguish the anger and frustration that motivates resort to violence and extremism.
- Inter-Faith Dialogue (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
IT is a pity that relations between Muslims and Jews should be viewed through the prism of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Demolishing Cultural Heritage (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 20, 2005)
Will somebody in government step forward and explain why Karachi’s Beaufort Building — an imposing sandstone relic dating from the Raj era — is being demolished despite its protected status?
- Shrine Ensconced By Scenic Beauty (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
At the point where Tungabhadra turns northward exists the cave temple of Kodandarama,surrounded by nature. Kamala Vasudevan describes the architecture of the shrine.
- Where Shiva & Vishnu Reside (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 20, 2005)
The Nagareswara temple in Vijayapura houses Shiva and Vishnu shrines - both in perfect harmony. U B Githa and Mahesh Jambulingam delve into the splendour of the temple’s Mysore style architecture.
- Advani To Resign In December, Attacks Rss For Interference (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Climaxing the battle with RSS on the Jinnah issue and under attack from dissidents, L K Advani today announced plans to step down as BJP president by year end but not before launching an attack on the Sangh fountainhead for "remote-controlling" the . . .
- Water Problems Of Karachi (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 19, 2005)
A child reportedly died and around 65 others including men, women and children were admitted in different hospitals of Karachi on Friday after consuming contaminated water in Landhi area.
- Where Is The Institutional Response? (Dawn, Dr Farzana Bari, Sep 19, 2005)
After the shocking incidence of the rape of Mukhtaran Mai, Dr Shazia Khalid and now Sonia Naz — which has brought into question the existence of an informal parallel judicial system of panchayats and jirgas in the country,
- Breaking The Indo-Pak Impasse (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Sep 19, 2005)
What has the summit between Indian Premier Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on a UN occasion in New York achieved? Musharraf says it was important and useful,
- Fbt May Dampen Festive Season Spirit (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Corporate firms planning major sales promotions during the festival season, beginning with Diwali, will have to fork out at least 6 to 17 per cent extra expenditure as gifts, free offers like Buy-One-Get-One Free and even celebrity endorsements will attra
- Afghans Brave Guns To Vote (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Afghans vote in historic parliamentary and local elec tions, after a campaign marred by violence.
- Non-Proliferation Is Coming Home To Roost (Daily Excelsior, Brigadier (Retd.) S. N. Sachadeva, Sep 19, 2005)
The nuclear deal between India and the US has come up with opposition among members of the US Congress, and Iran is one of the bones of contention.
- Left Smells Foul In Bull Run, Chidambaram Denies (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday asserted that “no scam was in the offing” as made out in certain sections with the sensex surging towards the 8,400 mark.
- Pak Coming Closer To Israel (Daily Excelsior, Atul Cowshish, Sep 19, 2005)
According to Western observers Israel is very pleased to have collected an early reward for its Gaza pullout from Muslim Pakistan which went public in establishing high-level contacts with the Jewish state.
- Bjp's Emergence As A Principal Alternative Was A Feat: Advani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
This is the text of the concluding statement made by Bharatiya Janata Party president L.K. Advani at the national executive meeting of the party on Sunday:
- Bjp Demands Common Strategy By Centre To Tackle Naxalism (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
It is not just a State problem but a national problem, says a resolution
- Un Human Development Report 2005: Shocking Disparities Across Regions (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Sep 19, 2005)
The UNDP's latest Human Development Report has done a creditable job of stressing the importance of attaining the Millennium Development Goals.
- Waste Of Time And Money (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Sep 19, 2005)
THE three-day UN "summit" attended by heads of states and governments was described as the largest such gathering ever, but going by the forgettable outcome, it was a big yawn.
- A Glass At Least Half Full (Hindu, Kofi A. Annan, Sep 19, 2005)
I deliberately set the bar high, since in international negotiations you never get everything you ask. I also presented the reforms as a package since advances were more likely to be achieved together than piecemeal. That is precisely what happened.
- Afghans Defy Threats To Vote In General Election (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Afghans defied threats from Taliban militants to vote in Sunday's landmark elections to the Afghanistan parliament and provincial councils.
- India’S Kgb Hands (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
Despite the brave denials, the sullen nervousness of CPI leaders on television screens through Sunday betrayed their instincts about the ‘The Mitrokhin Archive II’.
- The Thinking Indian? (Indian Express, Ananya Vajpeyi, Sep 19, 2005)
In an interview published last month in The New York Times, V S Naipaul has pronounced that there are no thinkers in India today.
- End Notes (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 19, 2005)
It was a chronicle of a resignation foretold. BJP president L.K. Advani,
- Tracking The Global Fdi Movement (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Sep 19, 2005)
Going by recent economic trends, an FDI upturn is in the works following the recent investment recession. Generally, the UNCTAD report says, that prospects for almost all regions "are expected to be bright in both the short and the medium term".
- Banks Push Credit Cards At Indians (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 19, 2005)
After squeezing growth from mortgages and car loans in recent years, Indian banks are turning to credit cards in a potentially lucrative drive that could also leave more people floundering in debt.
- The Audacity Of The General (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Sep 19, 2005)
The prime minister’s visit to New York should prove to be an important moment in the learning curve for him and the establishment.
- Child Labour Eradication: D’Gere Sets An Example (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Buoyed by the success of Child Rights’ Protection Committees in 30 odd GPs, the Davangere ZP has now decided to extend the scheme to all the 230 GPs.
- Uniquely Sobti (Hindu, Aditi De, Sep 18, 2005)
The Heart Has Its Reasons,(Dil-o-Danish), Krishna Sobti. Translated from Hindi by Reema Anand and Meenakshi Swami, Katha, Rs. 250
- You Can’T Miss Munsiyari (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Richa Nigam visits Munsiyari,a beautiful hill station that kisses the foot of the Himalayas and impresses with its green locales and magnificent views.
- Love, Through An Emperor’S Eyes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Of all the views of the Taj Mahal, the one that provided comfort to deposed Emperor Shah Jahan in the last years of his life is, perhaps, the most poignant, says Dhananjaya Bhat.
- A Mine Of Scholarship (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
T S Parthasarahty, master of many languages and renowned among scholars around the world for his knowledge of culture, shows no signs of slowing down even at 92. Sakuntala Narasimhan profiles the extraordinary scholar.
- A New Ajanta And Ellora, Courtesy Mtdc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is all geared up for Phase-2 of conservation of the ancient Ajanta & Ellora monuments. It follows an extremely successful Phase-1 of restoration of the UNESCO World heritage site.
- An American Empire In Denial (Deccan Herald, PRASENJIT CHOWDHURY, Sep 18, 2005)
The author feels that the US should face its imperial obligations as Britain did. He is sure that the ‘new empire’ is destined to do good for mankind
Colossus— the Rise and Fall of the American Empire , Niall Ferguson,
Penguin, 2005, pp 386, £ 6.30
- 200 Years Later (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
A Ganesha idol that hid a bounty,oranges grown by Armenians, temples as old as thousand years and a Rajput settlement, all right here in the outskirts of Bangalore. These are some teresting facts uncovered in tracing Francis Buchanan’s trail.
- This Is Even Better Than The Real Thing’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Zadie Smith’s homage to E M Forster, On Beauty is deliciously funny and beautifully nuanced, says Stephanie Merritt.
On Beauty ; Zadie Smith, Hamish Hamilton, 2005, pp 445, £ 16.99
- Life In The Fast Lane (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
A hard-hitting book that does not baulk from telling the bitter truth about life on the fringes of society, written in a simple style.
- Sharon Threat To Palestine Poll (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Allowing Palestine polls unhindered with an armed Hamas participating is just not possible, says Israel
- Un Summit Settles For Modest Plans (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Sep 18, 2005)
After much negotiation and delay, the UN summit adopted a watered-down declaration on poverty, terrorism, genocide and human rights violation
- From Ladies Coupe To The Mistress (Deccan Herald, BALA CHAUHAN, Sep 18, 2005)
Bala Chauhan in conversation with Anita Nair, whose book Mistress, out shortly, is an interplay between the forces of passion and art.
- For Want Of A Book (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Sep 18, 2005)
Penguin has brought out a pocket series that could be an excellent way of meeting new authors or re-visiting old favourites
Zadie Smith ; Pocket Penguin, 2005, £ .70
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- Engaging With Israel (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
MR Shaukat Aziz’s views on Israel, expressed at a press conference in Islamabad on Friday, constitute a reiteration of Pakistan’s known position on the question of recognizing the Jewish state.
- India Pioneered Open Access Publishing System’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
The roots of open access publishing (OAP), free online availability of digital content can be traced back to S R Ranganathan, considered the father of library science in India, Ms Judith Turner, Editor of Journal of Electronic Publishing, said in Bangalor
- Mahamastakabhisheka Plagued By Bureaucracy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
The first Mahamastakabhishekha of the 21st century is scheduled to be held in February next year but the frequent transfers of officials of different departments is turning out to be quite a conundrum.
- Mughal Descendants Lay Claim To Taj Mahal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Descendants of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah have claimed rights over Taj Mahal, saying that the monument is not a public graveyard but an exclusive mausoleum which is of a private and exclusive character.
- Taliban Launch Raids As Afghans Head To Polls (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
Taliban fighters launched a series of attacks on Sunday as Afghans voted in their first legislative elections in decades which were hailed by President Hamid Karzai as a defining moment in the nation's struggle to rebuild.
- The Kashmir Saga (Hindu, Bhashyam Kasturi, Sep 18, 2005)
The Instrument of Accession now available on the Home Ministry's website gives us a glimpse of the original document
- Separate Ways (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 18, 2005)
Testing time for AGP
- Spice Of Life :Weather (Statesman, p j o taylor, Sep 18, 2005)
Weather forecasting is a much more exact science than it used to be; we were lucky if a 24-hour forecast turned out to be accurate:
- Merkel Cut Up With Cut-Out (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 18, 2005)
The initial intention was never to be without Ms. Merkel and to do everything with her at our side. But after just four days we got thoroughly fed up of her constant company," laughs journalist Timm Kragenow of the Financial Times Deutchland, who with....
- Rbi Report : Nothing Here For The Common Man (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 18, 2005)
A glimpse of the anti-people policies being followed by Dr Man Mohan Singh is obtained from the Annual Report of the Reserve Bank of India for 2004-05 that was released recently.
- What Next After Hurriyat-Centre Meet ? (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Sep 18, 2005)
While the Manmohan Singh Government's decision to invite the Hurriyat leadership for a meeting last week is was commendable and equally commendable was the boldness with which the Mirwaiz Moulvi Farooq...
- How India Became A Battleground For Cia And Kgb In The 1970s (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Sep 18, 2005)
It seemed like the entire country was on sale, says book "People in high places, including ministers, were willing to provide sensitive information to the highest bidder"
- Indo-Latin American Meet To Be Held In Goa (Hindu, Prakash Kamat, Sep 18, 2005)
Ambassadors, Charge d'affaires and High Commissioners of several prominent Latin American and Caribbean countries will attend a three-day seminar — `Indo-Latin American and Caribbean relations' — to be held here from October 7 to 9.
- Lalu In Search Of Lost Crown (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Sep 18, 2005)
The RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has hit the campaign-trail in poll-bound Bihar atop his own version of rath.
- Water Problems Of Karachi (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Sep 18, 2005)
A child reportedly died and around 65 others including men, women and children were admitted in different hospitals of Karachi on Friday after consuming contaminated water in Landhi area. The contamination is said to be the result of seepage of sewage....
- German Outcome Hinges On The Undecided (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Sep 18, 2005)
Two major political coalitions running neck and neck in today's election
Candidates to campaign till the polls close
Reforms are working, says Schroeder
Both woo 600,000 strong Turkish minority
- Regret Vs Apology (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 18, 2005)
What does Bharatiya Janata Party leader Madan Lal Khurana mean when he says that he has merely offered regrets to his party president L.K. Advani and not tendered an apology?
- Rail Link Between City And Devanahalli Airport Planned (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
Three originating points for train suggested
Plan is for air passengers to have check-in facility at the station itself
Coaches of train will conform to international standards
- U.N. Summit Endorses Modest Reforms (Reuters, Paul Taylor, Sep 17, 2005)
World leaders endorsed modest reforms of the United Nations on Friday at the end of a summit that made only limited progress on fighting poverty and terrorism, boosting security or protecting human rights.
- Debt Burden Of The Provinces (Dawn, Shahid Kardar, Sep 17, 2005)
On grounds of equity, greater efficiency and administrative convenience in the federal system,
- Israel Pulls Out But Gaza Is Still Not Free (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
During his address to the UN General Assembly this week, Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon claimed Israel’s unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip ended Israel’s legal “responsibility” for its Palestinian citizens.
- Art Of Doing Without (Deccan Herald, D A SAIT, Sep 17, 2005)
The best way to combat soaring prices of food items is to discard them completely from one’s diet
- Advani Lashes Out At Upa, Left (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Sep 17, 2005)
Calls Manmohan Singh "weakest PM"; underplays BJP's internal squabbles
The Prime Minister had "no power" but was "saddled with all the responsibility" of trying to run the Government
- Flights, Trains, Road Traffic, Power Supply Hit Hard (Hindu, Sandeep Joshi, Sep 17, 2005)
Incessant rain accompanied by squalls since early morning disrupted life in the Capital on Friday with almost all incoming flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport being diverted due to strong winds and vehicular movement on the roads badly . . .
- Hope With Caution (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Sep 17, 2005)
With the smooth passage of talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday,
- Tourism Hampered In Goa By Defence Curbs’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 17, 2005)
Goa’s deputy chief minister says the Navy should shift its airbase to INS Kadamba in Karwar to allow Goa the free use of Dabolim airport to expand its tourism.
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