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Articles 23121 through 23220 of 26855:
- Now, A Row Over Funeral (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
With the legal battle to keep Ms Terri Schiavo alive all but over, her husband and her parents are now disputing what should happen to her body.
- Toy Town Changes With New Trends (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
AZMATHULLA SHARIFF discovers how Channapatna responded to new trends in the toy industry with the help of the state government and two NGOs.
- Traditional But Modern (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
He has been a leader in the true sense and has changed the lives of many. Dr D Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala talks about the social programmes he has initiated in the last 25 years, in an interaction with U B GITHA.
- Telling The Fortune Tales (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2005)
Whether it is Ganjifa or Navagunjara, the ancient game of fortune telling has been revived thanks to the Indira Gandhi Foundation where craftsmen of the State have started painting yet again, KAMALA VASUDEVAN says.
- Volte Face On Federalism (Agence-France Presse, A. Surya Prakash, Mar 29, 2005)
Jharkhand Governor Syed Sibte Razi's partisan conduct after the recent Assembly elections in the State resulted in a constitutional crisis a fortnight ago
- The Rise Of Religion In Africa (Agence-France Presse, MADELEINE BUNTING, Mar 29, 2005)
The answers to Africa's problems increasingly lie with religion rather than politics.
- People’S Power (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 28, 2005)
Akayev’s ouster seems a part of democracy’s domino effect
- Please Remember To Take The Kashmiris Along (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Mar 28, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh deserves credit for three initiatives that will go a long way in bringing down the temperature in India-Pakistan ...
- Muted Response (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 28, 2005)
The offer of F-16s to Pakistan, by the US, does not seem to worry India much
- Mushy Talk? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 28, 2005)
Before President Pervez Musharraf's speechwriters in Islamabad get down to the business of spinning all the wise words on Kashmiris' rights to self determination he might suddenly rain on his Indian hosts three weeks from now, their minds ought to dwell..
- More Than A Tossed Salad (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Mar 28, 2005)
After over two years of trial, the Canadian high security court has acquitted the two accused Sikh fundamentalists of the Kanishka murders
- More With Less (Tribune, M.K. Agarwal , Mar 28, 2005)
TO get more, one must be content with less” is an old saying. That is why man is advised to rein in his desires.
- F-16s Will Augment Pak Strength (Deccan Herald, Bidanda M Chengappa, Mar 28, 2005)
One version is Pakistan air force, owing to the lack of depth of its terrain, would prefer fighting in the enemy territory.
- Choosing Right (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 28, 2005)
Could human ethics vary according to context? Crucial questions of right and wrong may be debated and legislated in different societies in different ways.
- Dubious Moves (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 28, 2005)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh struck the right note in expressing his "great disappointment" at the decision by the United States to resume the sale of the F-16 combat aircraft to Pakistan.
- ‘Exclusive’ F-16s Offered To India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2005)
The F-16s being used currently by Pakistan is an outmoded variety. It is now eyeing a variant being used by US and European air forces.
- For Bride, Dowry Is Deal Breaker (Washington Post, John Lancaster, Mar 27, 2005)
She wore a sari of red silk. He wore a maroon business suit and a gold-and-white turban.
- To Be Ever More Itself (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Mar 27, 2005)
South Asia is a coming term. There are histories of South Asia, there are journalists’ associations that style themselves South Asian, there’s SAARC and every time a test match between India and Pakistan goes well, we’re all (temporarily) South Asian
- America Blind To The Differences Between India And Pak (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, Mar 27, 2005)
After thinking long and hard about how to begin this piece I decided that the only way was to declare in black and white that I think Narendra Modi is the most despicable politician in India.
- Being Hindu Means Royalty (Deccan Herald, TARA KASHYAP , Mar 27, 2005)
Hinduism and Buddhism became entwined with Indian culture, separated by thousands of miles of land. TARA KASHYAP says that these religions offered an elitist sense of superiority for its rulers in Cambodia.
- Hum Aise Kyoon Hain? (Deccan Herald, Meera Seshadri, Mar 27, 2005)
Flouting rules, poor work ethics, looking for short-cuts and anything for free... MEERA SESHADRI despairs over what constitutes the ‘pukka Hindustani’!
- The Magical Spell Of Istanbul (Deccan Herald, SARANG SHIDORE , Mar 27, 2005)
SARANG SHIDORE visits Istanbul where east meets west, and beautifully at that.
- Noor Fatima Dreams Up A Temple (Deccan Herald, PUJAA AWASTTHI, Mar 27, 2005)
In a refreshing case of communal harmony, a Muslim woman, Noor Fatima, has built a temple dedicated to the lord Shiva in Varanasi.
- A Time Of Ideas And Inspiration (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2005)
The Rudreshwar Mahadev temple was designed by a Varanasi-based architect, Rishabh Chandra Jain.
- The Khajuraho Of Chattisgarh (Deccan Herald, TANUSHREE PODDER, Mar 27, 2005)
TANUSHREE PODDER is thoroughly impressed with the tantric art at Bhoramdeo temple in Chattisgarh.
- ‘Naxalite, Isi Modus Operandi Similar’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
Experts in the Home Ministry say the Naxals, like the Pakistani ISI, are using the poor and the illiterate as foot soldiers.
- ‘No Unilateral Withdrawal From Siachen’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
Asserting that unilateral acts indicate weakness and never lead to peace, Kasuri said peace could only be achieved when practical steps are taken.
- It Shows Us Disregard For Indian Sensitivities (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Mar 26, 2005)
The sale of F-16s to Pakistan could affect the growing Indo-US relations. It is sure to bring to the fore some of the old mistrusts.
- Migration From Nepal Continues (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Mar 26, 2005)
There is concern that GNLF leader Subhas Ghising may use the state of conflict in the neighbouring country to revive the agitation for Gorkhaland.
- Pm Deplores Us Decision To Sell F-16s To Pakistan (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
India maintains that arming Pakistan with advanced war planes would affect the military balance in South Asia and could undermine the ongoing peace process.
- Migration From Nepal Continues (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
There is concern that GNLF leader Subhas Ghising may use the state of conflict in the neighbouring country to revive the agitation for Gorkhaland.
- The Great Divide (Hindu, Jamal Juma, Mar 26, 2005)
The Wall being built by Israel in the West Bank has to be seen as a political project. Its fallout for the Palestinians cannot be seen as only a humanitarian issue.
- Ummah Divided (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Mar 26, 2005)
A patriotic Lebanese visiting Delhi recently lamented that the Syrians were leaving her country. Syrian soldiers had been stationed in Lebanon since 1976.
- Wardrobe Malfunction (Tribune, K. Rajbir Deswal, Mar 26, 2005)
Baring one bosom recently on a TV show might have cost a channel millions in the US but Janet Jackson's blaming it on a "wardrobe malfunction" isn't wholly convincing. At home...
- ‘Naxalite, Isi Modus Operandi Similar’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
Security experts in the Home Ministry are concerned over the growing left wing extremism by Naxalites in the country because their modus operandi is similar to those of Pakistani ISI operatives.
- A Road Back In Time (Deccan Herald, RADHIKA PRASAD, Mar 26, 2005)
Endless miles of banyans, rain-trees and gulmohars on either side as one drives along and undulating chequered fields displaying vivid patterns of soil and paddy like a red and green patchwork quilt stretching into the distance.
- And Suddenly, We Care... (OutLook, Seema Sirohi, Mar 26, 2005)
The anti-Modi coalition was tactically successful because its objectives meshed well with the Bush Administration's, circa 2005, which had largely kept quiet in 2002 while Gujarat burned and Modi reaped a harvest of hate.
- Democratic Evangelism (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Mar 26, 2005)
Now that the bouts of indignation and suppressed jubilation over the US visa of the Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi, are behind us, it is instructive to consider another possibility.
- Experts Concerned Over Supply Of F-16s To Pak (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
The US decision to supply F-16s to Pakistan may lead to tension between India and Pakistan, says G Parthasarathy, former Indian High Commissioner to Islamabad.
- ‘No Unilateral Withdrawal From Siachen’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 26, 2005)
Pakistan on Friday said it would not withdraw its troops from the Siachen glacier unilaterally as it would be seen as a sign of weakness but asserted it has a positive approach towards the issue.
- Eyeless In Us (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 26, 2005)
Mr George W Bush has many admirers in this country, people who respect his ability to take stands if not the way he acts on them. This Bush constituency in India is fast shedding weight.
- It Shows Us Disregard For Indian Sensitivities (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Mar 26, 2005)
The sale of F-16s to Pakistan could affect the growing Indo-US relations. It is sure to bring to the fore some of the old mistrusts.
- A Bbc And Cnn Of Our Own (Indian Express, Saeed Naqvi, Mar 26, 2005)
A pronounced schizophrenia afflicts me when I involve myself with anything to do with the US these days. I am pleased with what Foreign Minister Natwar Singh has achieved during Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s visit.
- Wardrobe Malfunction (Tribune, Rajbir Deswal, Mar 26, 2005)
Baring one bosom recently on a TV show might have cost a channel millions in the US but Janet Jackson's blaming it on a "wardrobe malfunction" isn't wholly convincing.
- Balochis Fight Back (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Mar 25, 2005)
Balochi nationalists step up violence as their region is in danger of being swamped by outsiders
- Euro Iii Fuel Supply In 11 Major Cities By April 1 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
India will start supply of ultra low sulphur content petrol and diesel in all but seven states from April 1, the Centre announced on Thursday.
- Easter Mail To Jesus Christ (Deccan Herald, Valson Thampu , Mar 25, 2005)
Why did you (Christ) prefer the path of suffering to the smart ways to spiritual and worldly success?
- Democratic Evangelism (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Mar 25, 2005)
Now that the bouts of indignation and suppressed jubilation over the US visa of the Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi, are behind us, it is instructive to consider another possibility.
- Common Rail Injection Systems Advanced Technology For Diesel ... (Business Line, B. S. Murthy, Mar 25, 2005)
The driving motivation behind common rail diesel technology (CRDe) is the adherence to ever-increasing emission regulations while maintaining the drivability and low combustion noise characteristics of petrol-driven
- Indian Stars Shine In Pakistan (Tribune, Sarbjit Dhaliwal, Mar 25, 2005)
For a majority of the Pakistanis, the role model is India. This is more pronounced in Pakistan’s emerging middle-class, younger generation and political elite. In fact, all walks of life in Pakistan have been influenced by India’s way of life.
- The Harbinger Of Renaissance (Tribune, David Allen Longfellow , Mar 25, 2005)
According to an old Punjabi adage, Christians in North India, especially in Punjab, are like a pinch of salt in the whole kneaded flour, but their achievements in respective field of progress...
- Tactical Retreat (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 25, 2005)
A tactical retreat is a good idea, especially if some other course of action leads to an avoidable conflict. This clearly was Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s compulsion for agreeing to make Mr Subash Ghisingh the caretaker administrator...
- Pak Must Authenticate Present Positions: India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
Dismissing Pakistan’s statement on demilitarisation of Siachen as “nothing new”, India said on Thursday that there could be no movement on the matter ...
- When The Twain Met At Dandi March (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
Pakistani participants have stressed the need for peace and are eager to see more of India. Some are keen to watch the Ahmedabad one-dayer.
- Euro Iii Fuel In 11 Major Cities By April 1 (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2005)
India will start supply of ultra low sulphur content petrol and diesel in all but seven states from April 1, the Centre announced on Thursday.
- Visa Denial: No Big Deal (Business Line, R. Sundaram , Mar 24, 2005)
There has been no reprieve in the issue of the grant of a US visa to the Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, despite the Indian government's demarche. On balance, it is no great deal!
- Global Threats And U.N. Reforms (Hindu, Satish Kumar, Mar 24, 2005)
The Secretary-General's high-level panel report ends up bowing more to the raw distribution of power than to international principles.
- Underhand Education (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 24, 2005)
Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh has assured the Lok Sabha that the government would sternly deal with private universities that do not meet the University Grants Commission's norms.
- Us Looks Differently At India (Tribune, G Parthasarathy, Mar 24, 2005)
An influential American academic who was recently in Delhi very candidly spelt out US global priorities in the coming years. While acknowledging that the “War on terrorism” had acquired new dimensions that would take considerable time to ...
- Nepal Snubs India (Deccan Herald, SUDESHNA SARKAR, Mar 24, 2005)
After its overtures were spurned by India, a simmering Nepal has struck back, putting New Delhi’s envoy way down its list of priorities, giving precedence to Pakistani diplomats, the kingdom’s own festivals and even Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader...
- Sati’S Return: Real Or Farce? (Deccan Herald, ABHA SHARMA, Mar 24, 2005)
An alert district administration prevented the recurrence of an age-old evil. But the villagers feel that the incident has earned a bad name for their village.
- A New Bonhomie (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2005)
The relations between India and Pakistan are currently marked by a new and welcome state of bonhomie. A few thousand visitors have crossed the Wagah border to watch the ongoing Test series.
- Developed Country By 2020? (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Mar 22, 2005)
In an interesting look at how the Human Development Index is computed, Bhanoji Rao applies the measures and equations to assess India's chances of becoming a `developed' country by 2020. Further, he lists several conventional and non-conventio nal indicat
- A Rough And Tumble Game (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
The decision of the Central cabinet to impose President’s rule in Goa and Bihar and to allow Arjun Munda to form government in Jharkhand may show magnanimity or decency, and may defuse tensions.
- Beauty Buried Under Water (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
SUNIL KUMAR M falls under the spell of the beautiful granite Sangameshwara temple which is only visible when the water level at Thippagondanahalli reservoir goes down
- Restoring The Balance (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 22, 2005)
The concern expressed by the Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies convened by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Somnath Chatterjee
- Us Blame Game In Nuke Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
The US misled its allies about North Korean nuclear exports with a view to protecting the Musharraf regime and implicating Pyongyang.
- Us Reaffirms Denial Of Visa To Modi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
New Delhi harped on Modi’s electoral legitimacy while the US reiterated that its decision was based on facts of the 2002 riots in Gujarat.
- Sharp Curve Ahead (Telegraph, M. R. Venkatesh, Mar 22, 2005)
The DMK’s ambitions and its founding prin- ciples may queer the pitch for the Democratic Progressive Alliance
- Walkout Over Soft Handling Naxals (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
The entire Opposition in the Legislative Council on Monday walked out of the House expressing dissatisfaction over the steps taken by the State government to tackle the Naxal menace.
- Warped Reality Of The Occupiers (Hindu, Gary Younge, Mar 22, 2005)
Two years on, the occupiers justify the Iraq war by embracing the irrelevant and ignoring the inconvenient.
- Missing Tigers: 8 Suspended (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
The Rajasthan government’s investigation of the alleged involvement of forest administrators in the case of the missing tigers in Sariska led to the suspension on Friday of eight officials including Chief Wildlife Conservator Arun Sen.
- Not Much Confidence Yet (Tribune, Sushant Sareen, Mar 22, 2005)
The single most important achievement of the agreement on the documentation required to travel on the bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad is that it has kept alive the fledgling peace process between India and Pakistan.
- Queen In The Gurdwara (Tribune, G. S. Aujla, Mar 22, 2005)
I was one of the coveted few who got the invitation to attend the 400th anniversary of the installation of Guru Granth Sahib in the Hounslow Gurdwara of London in the middle of October last year when I was on a private visit to the UK.
- Pak Tribes On Brink Of Civil War (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2005)
More than 3,000 people fled a desert town in western Pakistan on Sunday as a simmering conflict between tribesmen and President Pervez Musharraf's government risked exploding into all-out civil war.
- On Improving The Quality Of Democracy (Hindu, Amit Bhaduri, Mar 22, 2005)
The executive, the legislature, and the judiciary must be continuously accountable to the people. The right to information is an instrument for moving towards this goal.
- A Mad March, India Style (US News & World Report, Terry Atlas, Mar 21, 2005)
NEW DELHI--An ardent sports fan, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice may be forgiving if her Indian hosts are a bit distracted when she visits this week.
- Modi, The U.S., And Visa Power (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 21, 2005)
If the BJP believes it is a victim of U.S. double standards, it has also benefited from the same duplicity in the past.
- Rivers Run Through It (Deccan Herald, RANDEEP RAMESH, Mar 21, 2005)
The blows India and Pakistan trade over Kashmir will have more to do with water than land
- Ngos Lend A Hand (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Mar 20, 2005)
The landless and Dalit community in Nagapattinam is appreciative of the NGOs’ rehabilitation efforts.
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