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Articles 16821 through 16920 of 23107:
- Punjab Cm Photos Appear On Indian (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 29, 2005)
For the first time photographs of a Pakistani politician have appeared on the official calendar of the Indian Punjab government.
- Wasteful Protest (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Dec 29, 2005)
Who’s got it right on bandhs in NE?
The public interest litigation filed by a social worker, a former MP and a journalist in Gauhati High Court seeking a ban on bandhs truly reflects the thinking of the majority in Assam.
- Stinging Sleaze (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 29, 2005)
BJP has only itself to blame
IT is a time of embarrassment for the BJP. The silver jubilee session of the party in Mumbai will be remembered more for the resignation of its general secretary, Mr Sanjay Joshi.
- India Announces Mathrani's Successor In Croatia (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Government today named senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Rajiva Misra as the next Ambassador to Croatia to succeed controversial Aneil Mathrani
- `Need For Early Implementation Of Stem Cell Research Guidelines' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Time to translate ICMR draft guidelines into regulation: CSIR DG
Two-day symposium inaugurated
Role for INSA in policy formulation favoured
Call to allow therapeutic cloning
- On With Demolitions (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 28, 2005)
That’s the only language lawbreakers understand
As if the blatant construction of unauthorised buildings in Delhi by the thousands was not bad enough, the lawbreakers are now ganging up to browbeat the administration to stop the court-ordered demolition
- Stigma Bogs Down Pre-Marital Hiv Screening (Hindu, M. Dinesh Varma, Dec 28, 2005)
Infrastructure is in place for anyone who wishes to have a check-up done
- Kuwait Death For Qaida Link (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
A Kuwaiti court today sentenced to death six suspected militants linked to al Qaida for bloody attacks in the country.
- Green Vs Rallies (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 28, 2005)
In a democracy, elected representatives of the people are supposed to reflect the views of those who vote them to power. Politicians are there in parliament to reflect the views of society.
- Somnath Calls Expulsions A Step In The Right Direction (Hindu, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Dec 28, 2005)
The step taken by Parliament would at least help retrieve some credibility "The stock and image of the politician had come down considerably during the past few years"
- Rss Pointman In Bjp Resigns (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Dec 28, 2005)
Following `involvement' in a sex scandal "Somebody is trying to defame the party, and in these circumstances I cannot continue in my assignment"
- Delhi Traders Down Shutters In Protest Against Demolitions (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
"450 of 500 markets support call for daylong bandh"; demand "regularisation of all unauthorised buildings"
- "Irregularities" In Issue Of Voter Id Cards In West Bengal (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Dec 28, 2005)
Officials asked to make verification
It was found that the cards were distributed in bulk in several places
CEO was asked to fix responsibility for lapses
- Pakistan Speaker Praises J&k Government (Hindu, Luv Puri , Dec 28, 2005)
The Speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly has praised the Jammu and Kashmir Government for the quick measures taken for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake victims.
- Quarter Century & The Quarterback (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 28, 2005)
Twenty-five years is a long time not only in politics, but also in the life and times of Lal Kishen Advani. But if there was a longer year than usual for the outgoing BJP president, it was 2005.
- We Have Lost An Alternative Voice Of History (Greater Kashmir, Nonica Datta, Dec 28, 2005)
Amrita Pritam’s idea of cultural community and identity testifies to a social history of Punjab’s shared cultural symbols, motifs and landscapes, writes
NONICA DATTA
- At Mumbai Meet, Bjp Closes Ranks Over Advani’S Ls Post (Indian Express, Manini Chatterjee, Dec 28, 2005)
Before l’affaire Sanjay Joshi exploded in its face, it was another Joshi who triggered a few tremors at the BJP national executive meeting here today.
- Will That Be All, George? (Dawn, Mahir Ali, Dec 28, 2005)
It was a few days before Christmas and verily a Santa was hauled out of a Wal-Mart, where he had patiently been lending an ear for much of the day to the seasonal demands of brats of all shapes and sizes, and driven away to an undisclosed location ....
- India-Iran Pipeline Talks To Focus On Gas Pricing (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The crucial issue of gas pricing is expected to be discussed by Indian and Iranian officials when they meet here Wednesday for the next round of bilateral talks on the ambitious $7 billion pipeline project. Slowly converging towards trilateral talks . . .
- Reliance To Counter Ntpc's Petition By Jan 16 (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Reliance Industries Limited will file a reply to NTPC's petition on its gas supply deal with the power utility in the Mumbai High Court by January 16.
- Disaster Management (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Finally, a national disaster management agency is to be up. As announced by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday in Islamabad, it will be called the Federal Disaster Relief Management Agency.
- Kuwait Sentences Six Qaeda-Linked Militants To Death (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
22 other suspects receive jail terms of between 4 months to 15 years
- Balochistan In Turmoil Again (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Dec 28, 2005)
The war in Balochistan is once again making headlines. 2005 was a troubled year for the province with the insurgency simmering throughout the year interspersed with military action by the Frontier Constabulary from time to time.
- Dth: Direct From Government? (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Dec 28, 2005)
Last week saw the launch of INSAT 4A, India’s most powerful communication satellite. It will provide Direct-to-home (DTH) telecasts from early 2006.
- Importance Of Being M.P! (Daily Excelsior, MD Vazeeruddin, Dec 28, 2005)
Nothing became him so well in life as the leaving of it," says one character of another in Shakespeare’s "Macbeth". Most Indians are apt to say that of each of the 11 members of parliament who have now been expelled.
- Russian Atomic Plan Lacks Detail, Says Iran (Indian Express, Reuters, Dec 28, 2005)
Iran said on Tuesday a Russian proposal aimed at resolving its nuclear standoff with the West lacked detail and could neither be accepted nor rejected, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
- Rbi Announces New Measures To Expand Banking Services (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a slew of measures to take banking services to the vast section of the population. The measures include widening scope of regional rural banks (RRBs), introduction of general credit cards (GCC) . . .
- India And Iran Discuss Ipi Pipeline Today (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
India and Iran will begin a new round of talks on the gas pipeline project through Pakistan today (Wednesday) and New Delhi is still aiming for a deal by next June, said an Indian official on Tuesday.
- Air Force Fires Prickly Anjali (Daily Excelsior, Air Commodore (Retd.) Upendra Bajpai, Dec 28, 2005)
For the first time in the history of Indian Air Force Flying Officer Anjali Gupta (a female) has faced a court martial proceeding, and been cashiered from service.
- Mathrani To Get Security Guards (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Due to increased threat perception, the government has decided to provide security to former diplomat Aniel Mathrani, who recently alleged that former Union Minister Natwar Singh was involved in pay-offs in Iraq’s oil-for-food programme.
- Pipeline Talks To Focus On Gas Pricing (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The crucial issue of gas pricing is expected to be discussed by Indian and Iranian officials when they meet here Wednesday for the next round of bilateral talks on the ambitious $7 billion pipeline project.
- New Round Between Pakistan And India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
The mind boggles on learning that Pakistan and India are going to hold the "third round" of talks in New Delhi from Jan. 17. Given how much there has been to discuss and argue about, the starts and stops, . . .
- Untrained Birth Attendants (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 28, 2005)
Focussing on the state of maternal and neo-natal health care in the country, a workshop in Karachi drew attention to the high number of births that are being attended to by untrained midwives.
- Mass Grave Of Gujarat Victims Uncovered (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Villagers uncovered what appeared to be a mass grave for Muslim victims of religious riots in north-western India, a police official said on Tuesday.
- No Military Action In Balochistan: Sherpao (News International, Asim Yasin, Dec 28, 2005)
Minister informs Senate paramilitary forces active against miscreants; assures govt to take all steps to protect lives, properties of people
- Two Camps Overrun; Gas Pipeline Blown Up (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Paramilitary forces on Tuesday seized control of two more camps of Mari tribesmen in Bakar and Peekal on the border of Dera Bugti and Mari tribal agency and recovered a huge cache of weapons. According to sources, paramilitary troops entered the . . .
- Sense From Sensex — Don't Just Keep Count, Keep Abreast (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 28, 2005)
As the stock market soars, it is the responsibility of policy-makers and stakeholders of all descriptions to steer the bourse and the goings on there in the right manner and direction. Their duty is to see that the Sensex does not soar for the . . .
- Militants Kill One In Kashmir (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 28, 2005)
Militants today killed one person and made an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap another in the Kashmir valley, an official spokesman said.
- Ministers Washing Dirty Linen In Public (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 27, 2005)
Advisor to Prime Minister on Women Development Nilofar Bakhtiar has described the Hudood Ordinance as black law. In a statement she called for its amendment.
- India Hands Over Eight Pakistani Prisoners (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
India on Monday handed over eight prisoners, including a girl, to Pakistan at Wagah border crossing.
- India, Iran To Discuss Gas Pipeline On 28th (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
India and Iran will hold bilateral talks this week in New Delhi to discuss the progress of a proposed $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline and a separate liquefied natural gas deal between the two nations.
- 'India, Pakistan Discuss Kashmir Self-Rule' (Hindustan Times, Muhammad Najeeb, Dec 27, 2005)
Pakistan and India are discussing a proposal to demilitarise Kashmir and introduce self-governance in the region, an official said in Islamabad on Monday.
- Freedom Of The Press (Hindu, SURESH NAMBATH, Dec 27, 2005)
Traces the struggle of the press right from the colonial era to the present and also explores the scope and nature of press freedom
- Hong Kong’S Shaky Outcome (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Dec 27, 2005)
The Doha round of negotiations had an inauspicious beginning. The first attempt to begin the dialogue in 1991 ran into stiff resistance setup by a variety of non-governmental groups.
- A Horrifying Crime (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Dec 27, 2005)
Yet another heinous crime committed in the name of honour has made international headlines and may again give Pakistan the reputation it is trying to shed.
- Cong Turns Heat On Bjp (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Even as the BJP national executive began in Mumbai, Congress on Monday sought to direct some political heat on the Opposition party, ...
- India-Iran Gas Pipeline Talks Tomorrow (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
India and Iran will hold bilateral talks this week in New Delhi to discuss the progress of a proposed $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline and a separate liquefied natural gas deal between the two nations.
- Govt Drags Its Feet On Patents For Aids Drugs (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Dec 27, 2005)
The triple cocktail or combination anti-retrovirals (ARVs), which are considered the most effective AIDS treatment today, might become inaccessible for AIDS patients in the country if the Health Ministry fails to wake up to the patent applications . . .
- So That Crime Doesn’T Pay (Indian Express, Sudhir Vohra, Dec 27, 2005)
Last week’s activity with regard to the actions of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, on enforcing municipal laws in the city as directed by the court, has thrown up an interesting sequence of reactions by the Delhi’s legislature and government.
- Assaults Won’T Work (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 27, 2005)
We now need a master plan to end the builder-mafia’s reign for all time
- India’S Best Fishermen Drop Anchor & Pride, Wait For Ngo Handouts (Indian Express, Samar Halarnkar, Dec 27, 2005)
His skin is leathery from decades of sun and salt. His arms are muscular from years of hauling seine nets. T Stanislaus (70) looks like he could jump into a traditional vallam and make a three-month-long fishing migration to haul in pomfret off . . .
- As Memories Drown Nagapattinam, Life Floats On Prayers, Tattered Saree (Indian Express, JAYA MENON, Dec 27, 2005)
Six-year-old Brinda pottered around the ruins of what once used to be her hut. Some distance away, an argument broke out as to where her house could have been.
- Reasons For Hope (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Don Bosco Yuvakara Grama in Magadi has been rescuing and rehabilitating street children. The boys are provided a home, good food, education and later with a job, writes Pamela Antic
- Complaints, Judgements (Deccan Herald, A R Natarajan, Dec 27, 2005)
A devotee complained once complained to Bhagwan Ramana, "my tendencies are as strong as ever. People ask of what use is your stay at Sri Ramanasramam?" Bhagavan Ramana told him, "Why distress your mind by thinking that Jnana has not come or . . .
- Come December (Indian Express, Harsh A. Desai, Dec 27, 2005)
Like migrating birds they come in December and many stay till January and you immediately remember what George Mikes said so many years ago in his essay, ‘How to Avoid Travelling’: if your purpose of travelling is meeting friends, stay home in London ....
- Pakistani Prisoners Return Home With Xmas Gifts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Laden with Christmas gifts, eight Pakistani civil prisoners including 15-year old Farah Masih and 17-year old Altaf Shah returned to their motherland through this Joint Border Check Post (JBC) on Monday.
- Hark The Herald (Deccan Herald, Mini Krishnan, Dec 27, 2005)
The carol was very popular with me, and I kept singing it out loud
- Budhadeb Mark Ii (Tribune, V. KRISHNA ANANTH , Dec 27, 2005)
The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mr Budhadeb Bhattacharya, seems to have emerged as an anti-Marxist leader and yet manages to remain in the CPM. The latest expression of his anti-Marxist ideas could be noticed at a seminar conducted by the CPM . . .
- Prayers, Silence Across Indian Ocean (Indian Express, Tomi Soetjipto, Dec 27, 2005)
Mourners from across the world wept, prayed and observed moments of silence along ravaged Indian Ocean coastlines on Monday to remember those killed by one of nature’s deadliest episodes.
- Safe Blood Remains A Distant Dream (Hindu, Meena Menon, Dec 27, 2005)
The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) recognises that blood safety is integral to the fight against Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome. In India, of the 1,11,608 AIDS-afflicted, 2,231 have been infected through blood and blood products, . . .
- Pak Team To Discuss New Train Service (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Ahead of the scheduled third round foreign secretary-level talks being held under the framework of the Indo-Pak composite dialogue on January 17-18 in the capital, a official delegation from Islamabad will arrive here early next month....
- What Are Mps For? (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Dec 27, 2005)
The recent expose and hasty expulsion of eleven MPs has generated much consternation about the crisis afflicting Parliament.
- U.N. Peacekeeper From India Killed In Congo (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
A United Nations peacekeeper from India was killed and four others injured in a major offensive to clear Northern Congo of Ugandan rebel fundamentalist groups.
- U.N. Aims To Pacify East Congo For 2006 Elections (Reuters, Willy Kabwe, Dec 27, 2005)
U.N. and Congolese forces have killed about 80 rebels in a week of joint operations and vowed to sustain the drive to bring peace to the violent east before next year's elections, the U.N. said on Monday.
- Asia Remembers Tsunami Disaster With Prayer, Silence (Reuters, Tomi Soetjipto, Dec 27, 2005)
Mourners from across the world wept, prayed and observed moments of silence along ravaged Indian Ocean coastlines on Monday to remember those killed by one of nature's deadliest disasters.
- 37 Illegal Properties Razed, Two Sealed Amid Protests (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Municipal Commissioner gheraoed by Congress councillors for `pick-and-choose'
- Self-Government And Kashmir (Daily Times, Editorial, The Times of India, Dec 27, 2005)
India has finally disclosed that it has received Pakistan’s proposals for self-governance in Kashmir.
- Government Seems To Be Intent On Tripping Itself, Says Bardhan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Govt.'s `fascination for everything foreign' questioned
The Communist Party of India on Monday re-emphasised its concern over the direction of the Manmohan Singh Government while standing by the commitment to support the United Progressive Alliance ....
- Election Funding (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 27, 2005)
The Union Cabinet has rightly asked the Election Commission to hold an all-party meeting and decide the modalities on the state funding of elections.
- Eight Pakistanis Repatriated Through Wagah (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Eight Pakistanis, including two teenagers, were today sent back home via the Wagah-Attari joint check post here.
They were handed over to Pakistani authorities after being released from jails and remand homes here.
- 8 Pak Prisoners Return Home (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Laden with Christmas gifts eight Pakistanis civil prisoners including the 15-year old Farah Masih and 17-year old Altaf Shah returned to their motherland through this Joint Border Check Post (JBC) today.
- Catch The New Love Police (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Dec 27, 2005)
How terrible and lout-like it was to see police officers slap, hit and pull the hair of innocent citizens who were together, romancing and being kind and loving to each other.
- Why Is The Bjp Displaying Coyness In Naming Its Chief? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
The current coyness of the BJP brass in officially owning up to former UP CM Rajnath Singh as the next party chief, because no formal decision has been arrived at, simply does not square up with recent precedents.
- Military Justice System Needs Overhaul (Tribune, Col (Dr) P.K. Vasudeva (retd), Dec 27, 2005)
The cases of moral turpitude and corruption are at their highest levels in the armed forces. There have been more than 6000 cases of court-martial since 2000 and more than 10,000 complaints on being superseded in various ranks.
- India, Pakistan Composite Dialogue To Be Held On January 17, 18 (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Dec 27, 2005)
Foreign Secretaries will discuss the Kashmir issue and confidence-building measures
Pakistan likely to focus on Kashmir self-governance, demilitarisation
Talks on Khokhrapar-Munnabao rail link on January 5, 6
- U.S. Troops To Leave Pakistan In March (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Dec 27, 2005)
American troops assisting in the relief and rehabilitation operations in Pak occupied Kashmir (PoK) and parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) would leave Pakistan in March 2006.
- All Set For Counting Of Panchayat Votes Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Fate of contestants to become known by evening
- Afghanistan Begins Trial Of Former Intelligence Chief (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
Government task force on war crimes to present proposal by end of 2007
Two top officials sacked for spying for foreign countries
- Bugti, Marri Tribesmen Protest Military Operation (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 27, 2005)
A large number of Bugti and Marri tribesmen living in Sindh staged a protest demonstration here on Monday against the "ongoing military operation" in Balochistan, especially in Kohlu and Dera Bugti areas.
- The New Face Of Kashmiri Militancy (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Dec 26, 2005)
After the October 29 blasts in Delhi it has now become clear that an increasing number of Indian nationals, especially from Kashmir, are participating in most of the terrorist attacks and terrorists’ suicide missions in the country.
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