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Articles 8021 through 8120 of 12677:
- Democratic Snub (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Dec 03, 2005)
If there were any doubts in people’s minds that democracy in India was still in its early stages, they must have vanished after the verdict of the Bihar assembly polls.
- Performance Appraisal (Tribune, Girish Bhandari, Dec 03, 2005)
PAR for the course. Yet another periodic exercise in cosmetics, though anticipated. The aim, ostensibly, to bring transparency and purpose to that holy grail of babudom — the annual confidential report, in short, the ACR.
- One Hurdle Too Many (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Dec 03, 2005)
The home Ministry’s response to a petition filed in the Supreme Court for removing homosexuality as an ‘offence’ is myopic in its approach.
- No End To Terrorist Threat (Tribune, Maj-Gen Ashok Mehta (retd), Dec 03, 2005)
Since the Delhi bombings, Srinagar serial attacks and the Jehanabad jailbreak, newspapers have been immersed in articles on terrorism and why it is time to take this scourge more seriously.
- Curate’S Egg (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has a history of making proposals under the name of electoral reform that collectively resemble the proverbial curate’s egg: good in parts.
- Laloo Assets Case: Notice To Cbi And Bihar Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the CBI and the Bihar government on a petition by Railway Minister and RJD chief Laloo Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi challenging the Patna High Court verdict upholding the validity of the state . . .
- Salem's Police Custody Extended (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Prosecution submits information was being gathered from him
- Turning The Beautiful Into The Vulgar (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
It begins with a bang followed by a few more bangs. The number of bangs go on increasing till the first big festival Dussehra. That evening it becomes like cannons firing from all sides. You can’t hear anything else.
- Freedom Of Pressure (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 03, 2005)
When Britain’s Daily Mirror broke the story of US President George Bush threatening to bomb the headquarters of Al Jazeera television in the course of a talk with U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, it set off alarm bells in many areas.
- Clause 18 Compliance — The Form And Substance (Business Line, K. Ramesh, Dec 03, 2005)
There is no dearth of talent; yet, corporates have been slow in complying with Clause 49 for more than a year now. The reasons are varied.
- Unwarranted Hurry To Amend Law (Business Line, T. N. Pandey, Dec 03, 2005)
Changes to the I-T Act through presidential Ordinance should be made only if unavoidable, says T. N. Pandey
- The Imperative Of Reforming State Intervention (The Financial Express, Malvika Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
‘Impropriety.’ That is what the BJP is going on and on about, as they reduce parliamentary debate to endless accusations that lead nowhere.
- A Climax Of Ignorance (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Dec 03, 2005)
T. C. A. Ramanujam discusses a case where the Bombay High Court observed that though there may be a rule that ignorance of law is no excuse, there is no presumption that everyone knows the law
- Thou Owest The Worm No Silk, The Beast No Hide, The Sheep No Wool, The Cat No Perfume (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 03, 2005)
"DOUBLE, double toil and trouble, fire burn, and cauldron bubble," chant the three witches in Macbeth. Thereafter, the second among them offers her recipe thus: "Fillet of a fenny snake, in the cauldron boil and bake; eye of newt and toe of frog,
- Fresh Allegations Against Natwar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
Ambassador Aniel Matherani quoted as saying Natwar Singh was involved in getting oil coupons
- Hoary Past (Pioneer, Tavishi Srivastava, Dec 03, 2005)
Bureaucracy is on the wheels. Perhaps this is the most apt description of UP's babudom. It is quite another matter that it is borrowed from the title of a book authored by a researcher called Vaishali Saxena, who has discussed the plight of the . . .
- Public (Un) Safety Act (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 03, 2005)
The public safety act (PSA) which was enacted in late 70s has of late become the most dreaded legislation in this neglected land. Amended several times during President’s rule, the law authorizes the state to detain a person for two years without trial.
- Right To Education Bill Is Like A Voucher Scheme (Daily Excelsior, Prabhu Nath Singh, Dec 03, 2005)
The right to education bill (REB) has been delayed because its financial implications, which are being worked out. But this delay should be used to discuss the bill thoroughly, because it is crucial for India’s future in more ways than one.
- Bjp Undoes Itself. Again! (Daily Excelsior, Dr R L Bhat, Dec 03, 2005)
By now, undoing itself when everything is going perfectly right for the party has become a peculiarity of the party with a difference.
- Vidharbha: Cry, The Beloved Countryside (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Dec 02, 2005)
The agrarian crisis in Vidharbha has spun almost out of control. Appeals for swift measures by many have fallen on deaf ears.
- Fall In Line (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
Now that the Supreme Court has spoken for chiru the State Government should drop what evidently is hesitation to faithfully implement the ban on production of "shahtoosh" shawls. A three-judge bench of the apex court comprising Justice Ruma Pal, . . .
- Visible Threat (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 02, 2005)
It may be hasty to see Bangladesh as another Afghanistan in the making. The geopolitical context that gave birth to the taliban regime in Kabul does not prevail in Dhaka. The two countries also have very different racial and cultural contexts.
- Not Into The Sunset (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Dec 02, 2005)
After a few pleasantries and a quick round-up of Madhya Pradesh politics, I bluntly asked Uma why she was hell-bent on tormenting Patwa. Surely she should realize that you couldn’t get anywhere in the state by alienating a powerful group in the BJP . . .
- Why Is Bihar A Failed State? (Business Line, Devendra Mishra, Dec 02, 2005)
A FEW years ago a senior advocate during a Supreme Court hearing, casually remarked that a particular government should not suffer from the `Bihar Syndrome'. It created a furore with several parties, organisations and people, . . .
- Too Close For Comfort (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
The rash of bomb attacks in Bangladesh has disturbing overtones not only for that country but also for the entire region.
- Iraq — Another Vietnam? (Dawn, Maqbool Ahmad Bhatty, Dec 02, 2005)
THE writer recalls the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings of 1966 when Senator Fulbright brought under debate the growing US involvement in Vietnam. Though the conflict was proving costly, it was considered critical to the “war against communi
- Zia’S Carrot And Stick Policy (Dawn, Sajjad Ali Shah, Dec 02, 2005)
Normally, the government, whether civil or military, is always anxious to tame the judiciary or befriend it, and for that purpose a policy of carrot and stick is followed. This formula was applied with full force after martial law was imposed . . .
- Us Troops Withdrawal From Iraq (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Dec 02, 2005)
President Bush has warned that there will be violence for many years in case of US troops’ withdrawal from Iraq and thus refused to set a date for a pull out. Speaking at the US naval academy in Annapolis, Maryland, he said that the decision . . .
- Clean Politics Is Our Birthright (Indian Express, J.S. BINDRA, Dec 02, 2005)
In your editorial of October 17, you have made some very charitable comments on Sonia Gandhi’s code of conduct. Her prescription is like giving aspirin to a cancer patient. The hypocrisy and humbug that mark our politicians today is breathtaking;
- We’Re Like Them Only? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 02, 2005)
The world’s most illiberal regimes ban homosexuality. Include India’s in that list
- Left Gets A Winter Chill: Cec Says Bihar Test Will Help In Bengal Polls (Indian Express, Sabyasachi Bandopadhyay, Dec 02, 2005)
Increasing nervousness of the ruling Left Front, Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon today made it clear that the Election Commission would use its recent ‘‘Bihar experience’’ to conduct Assembly polls in West Bengal next year and would delete names...
- Sabarimala: Pac For Statutory Status (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
This will ensure smooth implementation of master plan, says panel
- School Students Invent Method To Clean Polluted Water (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 02, 2005)
To present paper at State-level conference
- Bihar Redeems Its Pledge (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Dec 02, 2005)
The recent Assembly elections in Bihar will be treated as a milestone in the history of Indian democracy. Though all elections are important in one way or the other, Bihar elections were a cut above the rest. First, they ended the 15-year . . .
- Bangladesh Bomber Bares Plot To Police (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
The suicidal bomber of Chittagong, who narrowly escaped death, today gave important information about the ghastly blast he had carried out yesterday and activities of the banned Islamic outfit Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB).
- Heading For A Stalemate? (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Dec 01, 2005)
Behind the LTTE's seemingly conciliatory gesture its stand is unchanged: nothing short of what it has already placed on the table.
- The Responsibilities Of A Free Press (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 01, 2005)
The press in the United Kingdom has been warned that it will face legal action under the Official Secrets Act if it publishes a document that apparently shows how the United States administration was considering an even more savage assault on the media.
- Cash, Not Land, On Offer For The Displaced (Hindu, Meena Menon, Dec 01, 2005)
Despite Supreme Court orders to the contrary, Madhya Pradesh is offering cash and not land to those displaced by the Narmada project.
- The Gifted Thanedar (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 01, 2005)
The “poor thanedar” was being “cop-martialled”. The charges inter alia included his having received gifts on Divali.
- Of Many Cultures (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 01, 2005)
It seems a long time since my last ‘Westminster Gleanings’ and since my conversation with Lord Gilmour about the Middle East. Ariel Sharon’s new grab for the central ground, if such a thing really exists, of the Israeli political spectrum,
- Abu Salem Threatens Police (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
Extradited gangster Abu Salem, who terrorised Bollywood for five long years between 1997 and 2002, is now threatening his interrogators from the lock-up.
- Pakistan's Bhutto Acquited Of Appointments Charges (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
A Pakistani court on Wednesday acquitted self-exiled former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, of charges of making illegal appointments in the state-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
- A Rut Of Recommendations (Business Line, R. Anand, Dec 01, 2005)
R. Anand on the need to rev up the pre-Budget memorandum process
- Reliance Moves Down On Sebi Enquiry Buzz (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Dec 01, 2005)
The share price of Reliance Industries fell nearly two per cent to Rs 832.90 on Wednesday even as reports of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) seeking details of the de-merger of group business began doing rounds in the market.
- Keeping Drugs Affordable (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Dec 01, 2005)
The Government Plan to peg prices of drugs supplied to the hospitals sector at 50 per cent of the MRP (maximum retail price) may not be the best, but is certainly the closest the Centre has got to addressing the issue of affordability of medicines.
- India Not Ready For Gays, Public Morality Supreme: Centre To Sc (Indian Express, G ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Dec 01, 2005)
That’s the upshot of the Centre’s response to a petition in the Supreme Court where the Naz Foundation has challenged the validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—it deals with unnatural offences and makes gay sex a punishable act.
- Centres Of Harmony (Pioneer, N Jamal Ansari, Dec 01, 2005)
With reference to the article, "Centres of separatism" (September 30), by NS Kapur let me share a few thoughts on the subject. The writer has charged that minority institutions in the country are turning into centres of separatism.
- Bangla Bombers (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Dec 01, 2005)
Islamists waging jihad against democracy and rule of law in Bangladesh have announced the acquisition of a new and deadly weapon of mass terror with suicide bombers blowing themselves up at the district courts of Ghazipur and Chittagong, killing nine peop
- Blow For Parity (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Dec 01, 2005)
Justice Nisar Ahmad Kakru of the State High Court has struck a blow for parity by declaring that the migrants from Poonch and Doda districts must be treated like those from the Kashmir valley in matters of relief and rehabilitation.
- Pawar Clean Bowls Dalmiya (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
In a high voltage election of nerve-racking behind-the-scene manoeuvres, Maratha Goliath Sharad Pawar on Tuesday wrested from the Jagmohan Dalmiya-led group the reins of power in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- Children At Risk (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 30, 2005)
Yet another accident involving schoolchildren in New Delhi is a grim reminder that little action has been taken to ensure compliance with traffic rules.
- Indiscipline In Indian Anti Terrorist Squad's (Ats) Questioning Of Abu Salem? Only 2 Officers To Interrogate Salem: Tada Court (India Daily, Kiran Chaube, Nov 30, 2005)
Interrogation procedure of Abu Salem has brought many questions on Indian tactics of getting forced confession.
- Bombs In Two Bangladesh Cities Kill Nine (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Nine people were killed and 65 wounded by suspected suicide bombers in two Bangladesh cities on Tuesday, apparently the latest in a wave of attacks by militants fighting to turn the country into a sharia-based Islamic state.
- Volcker Indictment Just An Opinion: Sibal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
The UPA government on Tuesday put up a spirited defence against Opposition’s allegation that instead of getting to the bottom of the matter, it tried covering up facts related to the Volcker report that named the Congress and . . .
- Expert Panel Suggests Setting Up Of Multi-Speciality Hospitals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
HIGH COURTROUND-UP Report to High Court recommends measures to mitigate the woes of the poor
- 10 Killed In Bangladesh Suicide Hits (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Ten people were killed and 21 badly injured on Tuesday in what police said were Bangladesh’s first suicide bombings and the latest in a string of attacks by militants.
- How Enforceable Is Portugal's Condition? (Hindu, Syed Saif Mahmood, Nov 30, 2005)
In the Abu Salem extradition matter, Indian courts ought to insist upon the observance of the solemn commitment to Portugal and its judiciary, institutions that diligently met their international commitments to India.
- Sc Seals Fate Of Kiocl Mines (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition by the Kudremukh Shram Shakti Sangathan, which sought a review of the Court’s judgment that asked the Karnataka government to close down the mines permanently from December 31.
- The Lakshman Rekha (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 30, 2005)
Chief Justice of India Justice Y.K. Sabharwal’s statement that the judiciary is not treading on the legislature and the executive needs to be viewed against the Union Law Minister’s statement made earlier about the supremacy of the judiciary.
- 'Only Two Cops Can Grill Salem' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
In an order that has left the Mumbai police fuming, TADA judge P V Bavkar on Tuesday told the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) that it should deploy not more than two officers at a time to grill extradited gangster Abu Salem.
- Shiv Sena Faces Crisis (Tribune, Shiv Kumar, Nov 30, 2005)
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray is not known to be at a loss for words and neither do tears of despair roll down the cheeks of this leader who sits on a gilded throne during public appearances.
- Manmohan Singh Targets 10 Per Cent Growth (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
FDI in retail to be explored; power sector to be set right
Likely to average 7.5 per cent growth in next four years
Big growth in agriculture, more investment in infrastructure required
- National Alternative (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2005)
The Volcker Report demolished the government’s credibility. The Bihar elections destroyed its authority. The Supreme Court judgment eroded its legality.
- Revolt In Bnp (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 30, 2005)
Khaleda helpless to handle it
The recent expulsion of ruling BNPs influential sitting MP Abu Hena from the party by its chairperson Begum Zia shows that cracks have appeared within the largest constituent of the four-party coalition over . . . .
- Only 2 Officers Should Interrogate Salem: Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
Special TADA judge speaks to accused
Salem's brother moves SHRC
Officers should not frighten Salem: judge
- 9 Die In Bangla Twin Suicide Attacks (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
At least nine people, including two policemen and an equal number of lawyers, were killed and over 50 others injured on Tuesday in two separate bomb blasts in Bangladesh, described by police as the first ever suicide attacks in the country . . .
- Suicide Blasts Kill 13 In Bangladesh (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
At least 13 people, including two lawyers and two policemen, were killed and 78 injured in two suicide bomb attacks by the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) outfit on Chittagong and Gazipur court premises today.
- Cbi Scotches Salem Rumours (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
The CBI director, Mr US Mishra, today put an end to all speculation about Abu Salem turning an approver. He categorically said that the agency would not consider making the extradited Mumbai don an approver in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.
- Plainspeak From India's New Chief Justice (Business Standard, M J Antony, Nov 30, 2005)
He not only discussed the chronic problems ailing the judiciary, but held forth hopes of drastic reforms
- An Opportunity To Reduce Poverty In South Asia (The Financial Express, SHANTAYANAN DEVARAJAN, Nov 30, 2005)
The Doha Development Round of trade talks will be judged by one simple test: does it enable people in poor countries to sell more of their goods overseas, creating more jobs and lifting their incomes?
- Only Two Officers To Interrogate Salem: Tada Court (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 30, 2005)
The Special TADA court today put restrictions on the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) allowing only two officers, including the investigating officer, to interrogate Abu Salem, following a plea by the extradited gangster, who has been remanded . . .
- No Excuses Now (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 29, 2005)
No excuses would be justifiable on the part of the concerned authorities now that a Division bench of the State High Court has given them an unambiguous go-ahead signal to rid the Dal Lake of its encroachments.
- Safety Not A Concern (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Nov 29, 2005)
Roads and highways have become death traps. With a boom in the automobile industry,
- Volcker Documents Not For All To See... (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Quoting a Supreme Court ruling, the government today informed Rajya Sabha that the Volcker Committee’s documents — that are being procured — will be available for legal examination by Mr Justice RS Pathak and other investigation agencies,
- 5 Pok Residents Cross Loc, 5 Others Couldn't (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 29, 2005)
Five persons from Kotli in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) crossed LoC in the area of Balnoi in Mendhar sector of Poonch district this afternoon while five others had to return as they didn’t possess permits for their two children.
- Now, Focus On Bengal (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Nov 29, 2005)
Corrupt poll machinery subverts the democratic ideal, holding the people's will to ransom. The Bihar election results, while testament to the relevance of anti-incumbency factors, has been hailed as the triumph of a clean electoral process.
- Our Loss In Nepal (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 29, 2005)
By choosing to isolate King Gyanendra of Nepal and support discredited, thoroughly corrupt politicians and the Maoists after last February's palace coup, the UPA Government adopted a disastrous policy whose impact is now beginning to take shape.
- Education Debate-Ii -By Madan Bhatia (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 29, 2005)
The Supreme Court did not lose sight of merit in selection of students.
- Court Hears First Testimony As Saddam Trial Resumes (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Nov 29, 2005)
Case adjourned till December 5; Ramsey Clark joins defence team
- Tread Carefully When The Jurisdiction Is Unclear (The Financial Express, KUMKUM SEN, Nov 29, 2005)
The growth of tribunals in India, intended to provide efficient and effective alternative dispute resolution forums, has unfortunately been sporadic and ad hoc, lacking uniformity. Tribunals have also not been able to achieve the desired . . .
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