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Articles 15821 through 15920 of 43820:
- Himalayan Blunder (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
National Security Adviser MK Narayanan speaks in riddles when he says India and Pakistan are "closer to a final point" on demilitarising Siachen glacier "but there are a lot of issues to be discussed".
- Ruling Coalition Blues (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 22, 2006)
NOTWITHSTANDING Mr Shaukat Aziz’s assertion that the PML will sweep the next general elections, the first workers convention in Peshawar on Thursday must have been something of a disappointment for the party leadership as the function was . . .
- Careful At 12 (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 22, 2006)
The growing importance of MFs is welcome
- It Is Pmk Versus Aiadmk In Saidapet (Hindu, R. Sujatha, Apr 22, 2006)
No project to clear encroachments
DMK and PMK were in opposite camps in 2001
Except two occasions, DMK always won the seat
- Restore Nature's Work Of Art (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 22, 2006)
The Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) and the Mayor duly elected by the people took charge in November 1995. In less than two years, they did a commendable job of forming an informal public-private-partnership with a local NGO, Sankat Mochan Foundation . . .
- Nuclear Numbers (Times of India, Gurmeet Kanwal, Apr 22, 2006)
One of the contentious issues that had threatened to derail the historic nuclear agreement signed by India and the US is the number of nuclear warheads that India needs for credible minimum deter-rence.
- Government Urged To Appoint Chairman Of Backward Classes Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
New survey of backward communities urgently needed, says Sudarshan
- Fernandes Sees Radical Political Changes After Assembly Elections (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Too many `third fronts' in existence, says the former Defence Minister
Mid-term polls unlikely
Differences in Janata Dal (U) are due to lack of internal democracy
No plan to revive Samata Party
- Iraqi Shi’Ites Nominate New Pm To End Impasse (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Iraq's ruling Shi’ite Alliance nominated Jawad al-Maliki as its new candidate for prime minister on Friday in an effort to end four months of political paralysis over the formation of a new government.
- Trs Leaders Meet Sonia (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
With BJP pumping up the Telangana issue, Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) leaders mounted pressure on Congress by calling on party chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday to press their demand for a separate state.
- 'There Are No National Solutions To Water Crisis' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 22, 2006)
Asit K Biswas, academician and president of the Mexico-based Third World Centre for Water Management, was recently awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. He speaks to Harsh Kabra about contemporary water concerns:
- Brief Case: Lungi Lunge (Times of India, K R LAKSHMIKANTAN, Apr 22, 2006)
Only after coming back to Delhi did we come to know that a pilgrim's visit to Vaishno Devi temple would be considered complete only when one visits Bhairon Mandir.
- The Ultimate Privatisation (Times of India, JUG SURAIYA, Apr 22, 2006)
Coming on the heels of Arjun Singh's proposal to impose reservations in educational institutions, Manmohan Singh's veiled caveat to the Confederation of Indian Industry that if the private sector doesn't accept caste-based job reservations . . .
- Hours Later, Left Gets Call From Top Maoist Leader: ‘What Next?’ (Indian Express, ANANDA MAJUMDAR, Apr 22, 2006)
Hours after Nepal’s King Gyanendra made his peace offer to the seven-party alliance, a top Maoist leader spoke to a key Left interlocutor from India to coordinate on the next move ahead.
- Advani Asked Me To Retract Autonomy Demand: Farooq (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and patron of the National Conference Farooq Abdullah claimed on Friday that he was asked by the then Union Home Minister, L.K. Advani, to retract his demand for restoration of autonomy to the State.
- Manmohan For Reorienting Civil Services (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
"Bureaucracy an important instrument for initiating and managing change"
Civil services provide both power and responsibility
An opportunity to guide political leadership
Poses queries on the challenges facing the civil services
- India Hails King's Move (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
It will restore political stability
Transferring all executive powers to a government constituted by an alliance of seven political parties
Karan Singh meets Prime Minister, gives his assessment of the situation
- India's Freeze On Nuclear Testing Must Hold: U.S. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Bush regime not to insist on new commitments
Negotiations will be held with the Indian Government directly
Congress aware of deal's benefits to non-proliferation
- Sri Lanka For Continuing Talks (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 22, 2006)
Deplores "continued reluctance" of LTTE
- Varanasi And The Puppet Masters Of Terror (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Apr 22, 2006)
Investigation into the Varanasi bombings has led to the Harkat ul-Jihad Islami, accentuating concerns about the emergence of Bangladesh as a base for Islamist terror groups.
- I Regret Having Left Aiadmk: Sarath Kumar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Says he spoke the truth on "lack of respect" in the DMK
- Congress Ridicules Bjp Stand (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
Aimed at exploiting sentiments of the people of Telangana
- Government Urged To Appoint Chairman Of Backward Classes Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
New survey of backward communities urgently needed, says Sudarshan
- Nepal: India Exults At The Kingly Move (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2006)
India which had mounted immense pressure over the last one year on Nepal’s King Gyanendra to restore democracy in the Himalayan kingdom, welcomed the king’s Friday vow to transfer power to a government constituted by the Opposition Seven Party Alliance.
- Battle Of Nerves On Home Turf (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 22, 2006)
As formal electioneering is about to end for four Assembly by-elections in the State one can look back and forward to take an overview. There have been contrasting styles of campaign.
- Planning At A Premium In The Government (The Financial Express, SUMANT SINHA, Apr 21, 2006)
Neither politicians nor bureaucrats believe in it; our civic amenities, infrastructure bear proof . . .
- Road To Hope (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 21, 2006)
H.D. Deve Gowda should be happy — he’s saved five lakh rupees. That’s the amount the Supreme Court has asked the Karnataka government to pay as the price for unnecessarily litigating over the Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure . . .
- Nepal Out On The Streets; Police Fire At Protesters (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Over 30,000 people who had walked in from surrounding villages began marching along the main road to the heart of Kathmandu
- Stalemate In Sri Lanka Continues (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Apr 21, 2006)
Norwegian special envoy meets Government and LTTE representatives
LTTE wants `hurdles' cleared by Government
Army blames LTTE for escalation of violence
- The Lost Reformer (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Apr 21, 2006)
Dr Manmohan Singh’s mettle as prime minister is being severely tested. Recent events have considerably dented his image.
- Vital Revival (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 21, 2006)
Along with its well-targeted move to check the risks from poor credit quality, the Reserve Bank has wisely gone further in strengthening credit delivery mechanisms and institutions.
- Nepal Formula: Maoists In Govt, Titular Role For King (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
As the Prime Minister’s special envoy Karan Singh returned to the Capital, leaders of India’s all-party Nepal Democracy Solidarity Committee India were working out a formula to bring the Nepal imbroglio to an end. Based on earlier discussions . . .
- Karnataka Fined For Obstructing Highway Project (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Taking strong exception to obstructing mega projects by filing “frivolous” petitions, that too, by the government agencies, the Supreme Court today imposed fine of Rs 5 lakh on the Karnataka Government and Rs 50,000 on two MLAs for the same reason,
- The South Side Story (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Apr 21, 2006)
Will the octogenarian DMK chief Muthuvel Karunanidhi succeed in his last ditch attempt to capture power in Tamil Nadu?
- Can Merit And Social Justice Be Compatible? (The Financial Express, Jayaprakash Narayan, Apr 21, 2006)
The nation needs preferential policies and good school education; rational solutions . . .
- Islam In The Eyes Of Dalai Lama (Pioneer, Balbir K Punj, Apr 21, 2006)
What can be more astonishing between a saint confusing people and a rogue speaking the truth? Two such unexpected observations became media bytes recently.
- Gunning For Reservations (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 21, 2006)
What is happening on the issue of job reservations in the private sector is the equivalent of being made to negotiate at gun-point. First, state a principle which you declare is non-negotiable, of a caste-diversity in workforces everywhere which matches,
- Ashes To Ashes (Deccan Herald, Kuldip Nayar, Apr 21, 2006)
Javed’s death should not go waste and should be a reminder to society
- Tiger Tantrums (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 21, 2006)
It should surprise no one that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam called off its participation in the second round of the Geneva talks with the Sri Lankan Government.
- Kishanganga Issue (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 21, 2006)
The Indian willingness to modify the Kishanganga hydroelectric project on the Neelum makes good news.
- Ball In King's Court: Karan (Pioneer, Shobori Ganguli, Apr 21, 2006)
Amid indications that Nepal's King Gyanendra may not be tuned to India's roadmap for democracy in the Himalayan kingdom, the Prime Minister's special envoy Karan Singh on Thursday returned to New Delhi and said the ball is now in the King's court.
- Cpm Lights Bush-Fire For Muslim Votes In Kerala (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Apr 21, 2006)
In Muslim-dominated areas across Kerala, especially those where the Indian Union Muslim League till now has been the undisputed political force and its shimmering green festoons the only political colour, young and old voters stare in amazement . . .
- Congress Desperately Seeking Udf In Assam (Pioneer, Sanjay K Jha, Apr 21, 2006)
Despite confident posturing on Assam election results, there is intense unease within the Congress as inputs from local leaders indicate the party may fall well short of the majority mark.
- `Domestic Violence Is Taken For Granted In Bihar' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 21, 2006)
Where are the gender rights? Where there is so much discrimination against women, where is the question of rights? — MS RENU RANJAN, HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, MAGADH MAHILA COLLEGE . . .
- Eight Killed In Lanka Violence As Ltte Pulls Out Of Geneva Talks (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka on Thursday indefinitely postponed truce talks with the Government as eight people were killed in continuing bloodshed in the island nation, four of them in a blast on a bridge.
- Merit Matters (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 21, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is far too gentle and circumspect than many of his loudmouth Cabinet colleagues.
- Gyanendra’S Buddies (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 21, 2006)
This is certainly not the most opportune moment for a former Indian foreign minister to fly out to Kathmandu at King Gynanendra’s invitation, when the people of Nepal are seething with a palpable rage against their monarch and are desperate to . . .
- New Red Superpower (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 21, 2006)
China is working quietly and meticulously towards stealing a march, militarily as well as economically, over America, Says Frederick . . .
- Curfew Clamped, At Least 3 Killed In Kathmandu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Once a placid, hospitable city, Kathmandu turned into Asia’s curfew capital today as the government reportedly extended the 18-hour curfew by seven hours till Friday morning.
- Four Protesters Killed, Over 40 Hurt In Nepal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
At least four protesters were killed and over 40 injured in Nepal today when security forces opened fire on thousands of pro-democracy activists who defied a curfew and shoot-at-sight orders in the capital to march against King Gyanendra’s rule.
- The Truth About Fraud (Hindu, Martin Mears, Apr 21, 2006)
A play written a century ago airs the issues in the Enron scandal like nothing else.
- Sc Clears Bmic, Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Cost On State (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Indicting the Karnataka government, the Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a cost of Rs 5 lakh on the State for bringing before it “with frivolous arguments” an appeal against the Karnataka High Court verdict upholding the Bangalore-Mysore . . .
- Chaos Reigns Over Nepal (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Apr 21, 2006)
Once a placid, hospitable city, Kathmandu turned into Asia’s curfew capital on Thursday as the government clamped down a draconian 18-hour curfew but seething protesters marched in thousands ....
- Pm To Discuss N-Deal On Visit To Germany (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
India, which has a strategic relationship with Nuclear Suppliers Group member Germany, will address the latter’s concerns on the Indo-US nuclear deal and solicit support when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits Germany on April 22.
- ‘Dmk Not Averse To Coalition Govt’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would not be averse to a coalition government, if it became inevitable after the May 8 Assembly elections, party President M Karunanidhi announced on Thursday.
- New Black Disenfranchisement (Hindu, Gary Younge, Apr 21, 2006)
Black and poor residents are being excluded from the mayoral ballot -- and from plans to rejuvenate New Orleans.
- History For Children (Telegraph, RAVI VYAS, Apr 21, 2006)
History books for schoolchildren have always been criticized by parent-teacher associations from two viewpoints.
- King Sends Karan Packing (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Apr 21, 2006)
“Failure” seems to be the only likely word to describe the Prime Minister’s special envoy Karan Singh’s foray to the Nepalese capital. He beat a hasty retreat to Delhi this afternoon, leaving a day earlier than scheduled.
- First Resettle, Then Submerge (Indian Express, Nandini Sundar, Apr 21, 2006)
The Supreme Court’s refusal to suspend work on the Sardar Sarovar dam, even in the absence of rehabilitation, shows once again that law and reality do not necessarily inhabit the same universe.
- Life’S Losers (Indian Express, RAM SEHGAL, Apr 21, 2006)
There may be various ways to describe and success.
- Today's Editorial: Caste Aside (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 21, 2006)
There is something refreshing about the current assembly polls in Kerala. Previously, election campaigns here revolved around caste and community loyalties and the ways and means to fix them.
- Nepal At War, But King Gyanendra Refuses To Blink (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Apr 21, 2006)
A blunt message from India to cede power notwithstanding, Nepal’s embattled ruler Gyanendra on Thursday refused to make any commitment that he would hand over the reins to the seven-party alliance without dictating who heads the government.
- Monsoon Tidings (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 21, 2006)
IN our politics and celebrity-obsessed country, one story which always manages to get everyone’s undivided attention is the one about the fate of the coming monsoon. How it will fare concerns everybody, given that the fate of the whole . . .
- Cast Out Of Consent (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Apr 21, 2006)
It was very heartening to find the young so very sane and appropriate in their reaction to the simplistic, age-old, predictable albeit failed way of dealing with ‘reservations’ for the less privileged.
- Shame Of Kandhar And Advani (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Apr 21, 2006)
NO one can blame Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee for reacting sharply to his long-time comrade-in-arms L. K. Advani’s far from honourable attempt to convey to the country that, as Deputy Prime Minister, he had opposed the Kandhar tradeoff between . . .
- Our Past For Our Future (Indian Express, Jagmohan , Apr 21, 2006)
Fellow citizens, do not touch even one stone...the old buildings, articles, documents; all this is your history, your pride...These words are not those of a sentimental conservationist but of one of the . . .
- World Growth Surge Should Be Used To End Protectionism (Tribune, Philip Thornton, Apr 21, 2006)
The prospect of a surge in global economic growth this year has given world leaders a final chance to tackle the massive imbalances that threaten the world economy, according to the International Monetary Fund.
- Different Tar (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 21, 2006)
People campaigning for a particular cause are prone to blindness. Their obsession with the cause often leads to a warping of perspective. The most classic example of this is the recent statement of Ms Medha Patkar, in which she equated . . .
- Karan Singh Returns With Hope (Tribune, Satish Misra, Apr 21, 2006)
Prime Minister’s Special Envoy Karan Singh today expressed hope that King Gyanendra would make an “announcement” shortly on the political crisis there. “I am optimistic.
- Ball Is In King's Court: Karan Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
"I am optimistic. I am hopeful that the King Gyanendra will make an announcement shortly''
King has to play positive role
Stress on genuine dialogue
- Job Quotas (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 21, 2006)
Reservation in jobs is again emerging as a major political issue in the country. And Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking industry for extending “affirmative action” to weaker sections in the private sector has expectedly evoked sharp reaction from . . .
- Nice To Complete Project In Public-Private Partnership (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
About 80 per cent of work on the first phase completed: official
- Bjp Support To Telangana Is Opportunism, Says Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Digvijay Singh says BJP is issueless and friendless in Andhra Pradesh
In last elections the party made no mention of statehood, he says
Congress has always been consistent on the issue
- Envoys Embarrass (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 21, 2006)
MEA needs some cleansing
It is just as well that India’s image abroad is only partially fashioned by its diplomatic missions else we could be cutting an even more sorry figure in the wake of recent disgraceful developments.
- Where Winning Is Not Enough (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Apr 21, 2006)
In Rae Bareli, the Congress' fight is about ensuring a bigger win for Sonia Gandhi. For Uma Bharti and the BJP, what matters is who emerges second.
- Leaders Enact The Great Delhi Political Circus (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Apr 21, 2006)
Party stand ignored, camps changed to take credit for anything that happens on sealing, demolition front
- Tie-Up With Aiadmk Based On Ideology: Gowda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
"Jayalalithaa has taken progressive steps"
- Nuke Deal Sign Of Stronger Ties, Says Rice (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Continuing to seek Congressional support to the “path-breaking” Indo-US nuclear agreement, secretary of state Ms Condoleezza Rice has said the deal has to be seen in the context of burgeoning bilateral cooperation in military, agriculture and . . .
- Why Deshmukh’S Narmada Vote Was Against His State (Indian Express, Reshma Patil, Apr 21, 2006)
When Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh voted in Delhi in favour of suspending work on raising the height of the Sardar Sarovar dam, this is what his power-starved state almost lost, until the Supreme Court said construction must continue along . . .
- When Brand Bangalore Took A Beating (Business Line, Anand Parthasarathy, Apr 21, 2006)
The violent aftermath of the death of an iconic film star may have badly dented Bangalore's claims as most-favoured IT destination. Is it a Silicon Valley or a Silicon Volcano waiting to erupt at the slightest provocation, wonders ANAND PARTHASARATHY.
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