August 2002
A City At Chandigarh
The article discusses a 1966 film directed by Alain Tanner about Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbusier. Despite its high quality, the film did not…
A Muslim Separatist Leader in Kashmir Says He Will Not Participate in Elections - 2002-08-31
Shabir Shah, a Muslim separatist leader in Kashmir, has announced he will not participate in the upcoming state elections, claiming that voting is meaningless and…
Capsizing of a Boat in India - 2002-08-31
A boat with 85 passengers capsized in the Baitarani River in Odisha, India, with 50 passengers missing and feared drowned. Rescue operations are ongoing, with…
Shabir Shah Conditions Participation in Kashmir Elections
Shabir Shah has stated that his party will participate in the Kashmir elections if India agrees to discuss the Kashmir issue with elected representatives. This…
Frontiers of Knowledge: New Scientific Discoveries - 2002-08-29
Three Indian mathematicians have developed a new formula that aids in identifying prime and composite numbers, complicating security code decryption. Additionally, a leukemia drug has…
General Musharraf Promises to Combat Terrorism
General Musharraf has committed to supporting efforts against terrorism, as stated by Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah during his visit to Pakistan. Afghanistan will start…
Environmental Activists Express Discontent with Earth Conference
Environmental activists are dissatisfied with the Earth Conference in Johannesburg, claiming that corporate interests are undermining its goals of poverty reduction and environmental protection. Approximately…
Muslim Extremists Attack a Village in Kashmir - 2002-08-24
Muslim extremists attacked a village in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing at least 12 people. The attack occurred shortly before a significant diplomatic meeting between U.S. and…
India's Request to the Democracies of the World - 2002-08-23
India's Deputy Prime Minister has called on global democracies to pressure Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism in Kashmir. This request particularly targets the US and…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Arrives in New Delhi
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, has arrived in New Delhi to address rising tensions between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir. He will…
Armitage's Visit to India - 2002-08-23
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in India discussing Kashmir with Indian leaders, who are accusing Pakistan of failing to stop Islamic…
India Rejects Pakistan's Claim of Attack on Military Positions
India has dismissed Pakistan's allegations of an unprovoked airstrike in Kashmir, describing the incident as a routine exchange of fire. This comes as U.S. Deputy…
Pakistan Ready to Resume Negotiations - 2002-08-22
Pakistan and India’s foreign ministers met in Nepal to discuss terrorism but showed distrust over Kashmir. India insists negotiations are impossible due to ongoing militant…
Boundaries of Knowledge: Is it an Insect or a Flying Saucer? - 2002-08-22
Villagers in Uttar Pradesh, India, report being attacked by a luminous object, leading to fatalities. Mansour Farasioon discusses this incident and a related phenomenon in…
9 Muslim Separatists Killed in Kashmir - 2002-08-20
At least 9 Muslim separatists were killed in a clash with Indian army forces in Kashmir, which India claims was due to an attempted infiltration…
Rebel Attack in Northeast India Leaves 19 Dead
A surprise rebel attack in Tripura, Northeast India, resulted in 19 deaths and 5 injuries among paramilitary forces. The assailants, believed to be from a…
Elections in Kashmir - 2002-08-19
The Indian Deputy Prime Minister criticized Pakistan for ignoring the upcoming elections in Kashmir, asserting that the elections will proceed despite a boycott by pro-Pakistan…
7 Muslim Militants Killed in Kashmir - 2002-08-18
Seven Muslim militants were killed by Indian forces while attempting to cross from Pakistani-administered Kashmir into Indian-administered Kashmir. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between India…
Kashmir Committee Meeting - 2002-08-17
The Kashmir Committee, comprising Indian academics and journalists, is engaging with separatist leaders in Kashmir to foster dialogue and end the election boycott. This meeting…
India Claims Kashmir is an Inseparable Part of the Country
Abdul Kalam, India's President, asserts Kashmir is an integral part of India, dismissing its international status, while Pakistan's President Musharraf criticizes the upcoming elections as…
Indian Prime Minister Accuses Pakistan of Supporting Terrorism - 2002-08-15
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism while expressing willingness to talk if conditions allow. This accusation comes amid heightened security…
Verbal Attack Between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan are engaged in a verbal spat over upcoming elections in Kashmir, with Pakistan's President Musharraf calling the elections a farce aimed at…
New Indian President Wishes Success for Pakistan
The new President of India, Abdul Kalam, has sent a message of goodwill to Pakistan on its Independence Day. This gesture highlights the ongoing diplomatic…
Important Speech by Pervez Musharraf - 2002-08-14
President Pervez Musharraf condemned Islamist extremism and pledged to enhance security in Pakistan while asserting that recent terrorist attacks are not representative of true Islam.…
Pakistan: One of the Three Attackers of the Christian Hospital Church Identified
One of the attackers in a recent assault on a Christian hospital church in Pakistan has been identified as a member of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed…
Visit of Indian Foreign Minister to Afghanistan - 2002-08-10
Indian Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha visited Afghanistan to discuss security and reconstruction with Hamid Karzai. They agreed on a preferential trade agreement, marking the first…
Murder of Hindu Family Members in Kashmir - 2002-08-09
Suspected Islamic militants killed four members of a Hindu family, including two young children, in Kashmir. This incident follows a recent attack where nine Hindu…
Storm and Flood in South Asia - 2002-08-08
Severe monsoon rains and landslides in South Asia have resulted in significant casualties and damage, with 680 deaths reported across Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. India…
Nine Killed in Attack on Hindu Pilgrims
An attack by suspected Islamist militants on Hindu pilgrims in Kashmir resulted in nine deaths and numerous injuries. Indian officials blame Pakistan for the attack,…
New Casualties in Kashmir Clashes - 2002-08-04
Recent clashes in Kashmir resulted in at least 9 fatalities, including Indian soldiers and border security personnel. The conflict involves Indian and Pakistani forces, highlighting…
Clashes on Friday Night in Kashmir - 2002-08-03
Last night's clashes in Kashmir resulted in at least 9 deaths, including 4 Indian soldiers and 2 border security personnel. The conflict involves Indian and…
India Rejects International Monitoring for Upcoming Kashmir Elections
India has declined the U.S. request for international observers during the upcoming Kashmir elections, insisting on its ability to conduct fair elections independently. This decision…