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- The Harvest That Never Was (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Jan 28, 2006)
Farmers should be compensated for the failure of technology just like any other consumer in a city
- Karnataka Assembly Adjourned (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Jan 28, 2006)
Trust vote not taken; Gowda steps down; Kumaraswamy recognised as leader
- 18 Tourism Corporation Hotels Franchised Out, Says Official (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Eighteen hotels and restaurants of the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation have been franchised out to well-qualified and professional firms, Tourism Secretary V. Varaprasada Rao said on Friday.
- Dharam Singh Seeks Fresh Date For Trust Vote (Tribune, Jangveer Singh, Jan 28, 2006)
Karnataka Chief Minister N Dharam Singh called on Governor T N Chaturvedi tonight and sought a fresh date for seeking a vote of confidence for his coalition government, after the Assembly was today adjourned sine die by Speaker Krishna without the . . .
- Karnataka Assembly Adjourned Without Vote (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
Amidst chaotic scenes, the Karnataka Assembly was adjourned sine die tonight before the tottering Congress-led Government could obtain a vote of confidence the coalition was directed to by the State Governor T N Chaturvedi.
- A Musical Tribute To Purandaradasa (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
CD to be released at Aradhana Mahotsava in Hampi on Sunday
Compositions to be rendered live at Purandara Mantapa
The compositions selected resemble those of Tyagaraja
The CD is priced at Rs. 85
- Who Remembers Ancient India's Scientific Wealth? (Daily Excelsior, Md. Vazeeruddin, Jan 28, 2006)
Sessions of Indian Science Congress are held with monotonous regularity at fixed periodicity. Eminent persons use them to think aloud on what breakthroughs India needs to achieve.
- Animal Health Camps Up To January 31 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
In order to benefit the farming community, the district animal husbandry and Karimnagar agricultural market committee are conducting exclusive `animal health camps' in Bejjanki, Thimmapur and Manakondur mandals from January 17 to 31.
- Atom & Jerry Show (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 28, 2006)
At first sight, there is nothing extraordinary about US Ambassador David Mulford’s comments that an Indian decision not to vote for the referral of Iran to the UN Security Council will have ‘devastating’ results.
- Congress To Create Awareness Among People On Nregp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
14 districts in State selected for implementation of scheme
- Carnatic Congress (Hindustan Times, Pankaj Vohra, Jan 28, 2006)
Even though it is only three weeks since the new year began, the season of politics is in full swing.
- Reward For Return Of Nizam's Slippers (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
The Bata Shoe Museum here has announced a reward of $25,000 for the safe return of a pair of slippers worn by the Nizam of Hyderabad in the 1790s and two other artefacts stolen from its premises last Sunday.
- Congress Clings On, Bangalore Ball Back In Raj Bhavan (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Jan 28, 2006)
Aware that he didn’t have the numbers, aware that his ally H D Deve Gowda had even quit his position as JD(S) leader after his rebel son H D Kumaraswamy didn’t yield an inch, Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh still clung to his chair today . . .
- Aicc Blames Deve Gowda (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 28, 2006)
As the Dharam Singh Government on Friday night moved towards doom, the Congress Central leadership refused to take any blame for it and trained its guns on JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda, blaming him and his party for precipitating the situation.
- Man And Issues (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 28, 2006)
Personalities, especially those that bear the Gandhi-Nehru legacy, have an unending fascination for most Indians, especially to those belonging to the fourth estate.
- Reshaping The Muslim World’S Destiny (Dawn, Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Jan 28, 2006)
Much has appeared in these columns, including some very thought-provoking pieces, on the outcome of the OIC’s extraordinary summit at Makkah last December.
- I Am Confident: Kumaraswamy (Hindu, S. Rajendran, Jan 27, 2006)
A.K. Antony circumspect, says situation is 50:50 for the Congress
The conscience vote of the Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs to be cast on Friday will decide the fate of the Dharam Singh Government on the floor of the Vidhana Soudha.
- Shinde Lauds Irrigation Projects (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Andhra Pradesh Governor Sushil Kumar Shinde has said that Andhra Pradesh will regain the pride of position of `Annapurna', the rice bowl of India, upon completion of the ambitious `Jalayagnam' programme, aimed at construction of 30 irrigation projects.
- Maoists Blast Punnami Restaurant (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Maoists blasted the Punnami restaurant run by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation near Mannanur in Amrabad mandal on the road to Srisailam on Thursday evening.
- Supreme Yet Accessible (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
In the quest for the ultimate goal, knowledge of the Supreme Being and devotion to Him play a very important role in the soul's progress.
- Call For Duty (Deccan Herald, Barnabas Gunaraj, Jan 27, 2006)
Not just behind his success, a woman could also be behind a man's briskness
- Who Paid For Their Flights, Resort, Stay? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, Jan 27, 2006)
Once the political dust kicked up by the son of the son of the soil settles down, a simple question that the JD(S) and the BJP might like to answer is: who paid for the travel, boarding, lodging, entertainment and other expenses of the MLAs?
- Naxal Strikes Across Jharkhand On Republic Day (Indian Express, Manoj Prasad, Jan 27, 2006)
A Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan was killed today after Naxalites launched a series of attacks late last night.
- Has The Imf Lost Its Relevance? (Business Line, K. Subramanian, Jan 27, 2006)
December should have been the cruellest month for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Orphans Of The Reforms Process (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 27, 2006)
One can hardly fault the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, for flagging off 2006 with a very upbeat scenario of the economy and, by implication, the achievements of his 20-month old government.
- Karnataka Crisis: A K Antony, Venkaiah In Bangalore (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 27, 2006)
Amidst heightened political crisis, Congress and BJP central emissaries A K Antony and M Venkaiah Naidu flew in here today, a day before the Dharam Singh government is slated to seek a vote of confidence on the floor of the Assembly.
- India-Pakistan Composite Dialogue — There Can Be No Let-Up In Vigilance (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 27, 2006)
While there may be a change of tactics from time to time, the objectives of the Pakistan army establishment of "strategic depth" in Afghanistan and "bleeding India" in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere are not likely to change.
- Fm Unfazed (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 27, 2006)
Budget-Making in India has truly become de-mystified. Gone are the days when the Finance Minister and his team would pour over documents in the dim-lit rooms of North Block, trying to balance the accounts and discover new avenues for raising resources.
- For Growing Firms, A Mismatch Of Skills (International Herald Tribune, Indrajit Gupta, Jan 27, 2006)
What is usually true of India's monsoons is now playing out across its economy: when it rains, it pours. As India's growth rate ratchets up close to 8 percent, the second-fastest pace in the world, the economy is simply raining high-quality jobs.
- Fight Terror Regardless Of Faith: Saudi King (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Jan 26, 2006)
Tells Manmohan that New Delhi, Riyadh should tackle it together
Holds one-on-one talks with Manmohan
India views Saudi Arabia as a "very important partner" in tackling global terror
Agreements, MoU on combating crime signed
- Umbilical Connectivity And Societal Change (Hindu, A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM , Jan 26, 2006)
What the more fortunate among us have to do is to provide the leadership to bring about a transformation in India's 600,000 villages.
- Official Machinery Misused For Plenary, Says Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress of having misused official machinery at the AICC plenary "which had not benefited the country or the State in any manner."
- Bjp May Gain Control Of Bellary Zilla Panchayat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Four Congress members joining BJP helps it strengthen position
BJP won 18 of the 36 seats in the zilla panchayat
Members sent on a tour to prevent horse-trading
- Apollo Group To Set Up Hospitals In Saudi Arabia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Multimillion-dollar deal with Saudi group will also cover 20 new clinics
The Fawaz Al Hokair Group will make all the investments
Apollo group will provide the complete technical know-how
- Rajnath Announces His Pack (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
BJP President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced his team of party office bearers that included many new faces including ex-Himachal Pradesh chief minister Shanta Kumar, former Bajrang Dal chief Vinay Katiyar, former Union Ministers Sumitra Mahajan ...
- Naxals In Orissa Give Boycott Call On R-Day (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Orissa government has ordered all its Naxal infested districts bordering Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to remain in high alert in view of the Republic Day boycott call given by the Maoist left wing ultras active in the state.
- Cleared For Takeoff (Indian Express, AMBA B BAKSHI, Jan 26, 2006)
In the city known as India’s Silicon Valley, 15 years is practically a lifetime. That’s how long Bangalore has been waiting for an international airport. But this Republic Day, India’s biotech hub can finally see the beginnings of one.
- Debate On Minority Edu Institutions (Daily Excelsior, Deepayan, Jan 26, 2006)
The promulgation of an Ordinance by the Centre to give the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) the powers to judge all questions relating to minority status may again open a debate on the sensitive issue.
- No Deterrents On The Dream Road To Prosperity (Indian Express, J P Yadav, Jan 26, 2006)
Mangal Kachhap and three others, huddled under one blanket in a shack with just a tin roof, only start feeling the warmth permeate their bodies when they realise it is time to get up. It’s still dark, but by 8 am they have to report for work at . . .
- India, S Arabia Sign Four Agreements (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
India and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday joined hands to combat global terrorism and signed four agreements that will impart a new strategic dimension to their burgeoning ties.
- Curing Motion Sickness (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jan 26, 2006)
With India as the dominant theme at the World Economic Forum summit at Davos this year, it was imperative that the UPA
- Focus On Rahul (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jan 26, 2006)
Congress leaders want to project Rahul as their leader
- Badge Of Legitimacy (Statesman, AMITAV BANERJI, Jan 26, 2006)
Ever since the fall of the Berlin Wall, democracy has become more than just a mantra.
- India And China: Together Against Aids (Tribune, Anita Anand, Jan 26, 2006)
In December last year, there was a quiet visit to India by a high level Chinese delegation from their Ministry of Railways, the Chinese Academy of Railway Sciences, and the Beijing Municipal Railways, along with officials from the United Nations . . .
- Cong Keen To Recapture Lost Bases In The North (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jan 26, 2006)
Well before the 82nd plenary session of the Congress got underway in Hyderabad last week, it had become increasingly clear that the three-day show was going to be dominated by an unprecedented clamour for the coronation of Rahul Gandhi as the party’s . .
- Blasts In India, Afghanistan (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jan 26, 2006)
While Pakistan’s eastern flank with India has been free of tensions ever since the ceasefire along the Line of Control came into effect in November 2003, the same cannot be said about the developments on its western borders.
- Man And Issues (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Personalities, especially those that bear the Gandhi-Nehru legacy, have an unending fascination for most Indians, especially to those belonging to the fourth estate.
- Rbi To Continue Infusing Money To Ease Liquidity Pressure (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Reserve Bank today feared that the liquidity crunch at the moment was "frictional," but said it was fully equipped to deal with the pressure, including infusion of money.
- India Should Vote Against Iran Or Nuke Deal Will 'Die': Us (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 26, 2006)
Film Director Adoor Gopalakrishnan, noted social worker Nirmala Deshpande and renowned author Mahasveta Devi were among the nine persons who have been conferred with prestigious Padma Vibushan award, the second highest civilian honour.
- Saudi Officials Brief Abdullah Before Talks In India (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Jan 26, 2006)
Before starting official engagements, Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday preferred having a detailed briefing from an advanced Saudi civil community delegation that had been interacting with Indian academics, officials and members . . .
- Sonia, Gowda Discuss New Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Amid expectations of a solution to the ongoing political crisis in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) national president H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday called on Congress chief Sonia Gandhi but their discussions remained inconclusive.
- New York-Based Ngo To Launch Aids Project In City (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Project could be pursued on pilot basis
Chest Hospital superintendent asked to work out detailed report
Government to participate in project by contributing 15-20 per cent as its share
Request for land, construction cost and operational expenses
- Bangla Blasts Accused Arrested In Bengal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
It is not known whether the West Bengal police have got in touch with the Bangladesh Government for further information on Rahman and possible extradition.
- The Importance Of The House Of Saud (Indian Express, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 25, 2006)
When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets King Abdullah today in New Delhi’s Hyderabad House, it would be safe to bet that the Saudi delegation would have more PhDs and Ivy League degrees than the Indian, even after counting the doctorates . . .
- Middle Class Hero (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Jan 25, 2006)
It is common to hear in drawing room conversations these days how democracy is being destroyed by rustic roughnecks.
- Caution, Growth Ahead! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jan 25, 2006)
The central bank has taken the market by surprise, with its 25 basis point hike in both the repo and reverse repo rates, even while keeping the bank rate and the cash reserve ratio unchanged. The general expectation had been that the RBI would go . . .
- Border Fakes (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jan 25, 2006)
This time the party is embarrassed
- A Failure Of Checks And Balances: Rbi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Earlier this month, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had unearthed a scam in the IDFC IPO, involving 45,000 fictitious demat accounts.
- Cong Economic Mantra (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jan 25, 2006)
Why feel shy of aiming high?
It is difficult to dispute what Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said about his government’s efforts to “transform the face of India and the lives of the ordinary people” in the course of his address to the plenary . . .
- Laughable Lament (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Mulayam Singh Yadav had only a half a leg to stand on as he staged a low-key limp-out from the extensive bungalow in Krishna Menon Marg (in the heart of Lutyens’ New Delhi for those unfamiliar with the Capital) that had been allotted to him when . . .
- Supreme Court Indicts Governor Buta Singh (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jan 25, 2006)
Holds dissolution of Bihar Assembly illegal; says Cabinet should have verified the facts in the Governor's report
Majority Bench: "This court cannot remain a silent spectator watching the subversion of the Constitution"
- Continuing Caution (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jan 25, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) third-quarter review of the annual policy makes it clear that the central bank has opted to continue with the cautious note it struck on inflation during the mid-term review last October.
- Heeding The Omen (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Omens do matter. Even for a large national party like the Congress. The stage had been set at its Hyderabad plenary for the party president, with the Prime Minister, to unveil the foundation stone for the new Congress headquarters building, . . .
- Coalition Troubles Brewing (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jan 25, 2006)
In February 1998, while campaigning for the Lok Sabha seat from Hassan in the general election, and for his son Mr H.D. Kumaraswamy, who was contesting an Assembly by-election held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls, Mr H.D. Deve Gowda, . . .
- Dharam Singh To Abide By High Command's Decision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
To face vote of confidence in the Legislative Assembly on Friday
Chief Minister banking on Sonia-Deve Gowda talks
Alliance with AIPJD in panchayats left to local party units
- Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi Coming Again (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and AICC president Sonia Gandhi are scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh once again on February 2 for the all- India launch of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme (NREGP).
- Ipo Scam Is A Failure Of Checks And Balances: Rbi (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 25, 2006)
Reserve Bank of India today said it was not the systemic failure, but inadequate checks and balances in banks which had lead to the IPO scam.
- Elementary Education — Go For Single Programme, Decentralise (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Jan 24, 2006)
Five-and-a-half decades after the passing of the Constitution, there are still some 8-10 million children out of school and the dropout rates are still quite high.
- Keeping Vexatious Litigants At Bay (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 24, 2006)
Indiahas been hailed as a vibrant democracy with an active judiciary in place to arbitrate altercations on substantive issues of law.
- India Shares Future Destiny With Pak: Singh (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
India is pursuing a composite dialogue process with Pakistan to resolve bilateral issues with the understanding that the two countries “shared a destiny,” Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday.
- Street Saga (Hindu, PAROMITA PAIN, Jan 24, 2006)
Rucha Humnabadkar's Dance of the Fireflies is dedicated to the street children of India
- Mixed Vibes From Hyderabad (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 24, 2006)
There has long been a born-to-rule air about the Congress, India's first party by virtue of its rich past and its early dominance of post-Independence power politics.
- Who’S Going To Party? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 24, 2006)
Good that Rahul said no. But the Family can’t build the Congress by ‘renunciation’ alone
- We Can Create A New India, Says Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
Despite difficulties, UPA Government has "made an enviable start"
- Why Rahul Did A Sonia (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Jan 24, 2006)
Congress party plenary sessions have normally struck the high note.
- Isro Links 400 Sites In Disease-Prevention Project (Indian Express, Toufiq Rashid, Jan 24, 2006)
Better communication to combact communicable diseases—the Health Ministry and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases will link 400 sites through satellite so that information can be freely exchanged and plans on outbreaks and epidemics . . .
- Why Flee To Singapore? (Deccan Herald, Vatsala Vedantam, Jan 24, 2006)
The IIMs should provide education in socially relevant areas to poor and capable students who need it badly
- India Is Seriously Sick (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Jan 24, 2006)
Finance minister P. Chidambaram began his budgetary peroration last year with a quote from the Tamil saint poet, Tiruvalluvar: “Health, wealth, produce, the happiness that is the result, and security.
- When Will Eu Denuclearize? (Dawn, Syed Sikander Mehdi, Jan 24, 2006)
THERE is no nuclear bomb on Iranian soil. Even the worst foes of the Islamic Republic agree that Iran does not have a bomb.
- Congress' Hypocrisy Exposed: Bjp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jan 24, 2006)
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday attacked the Congress for its "Mission Help Quattrocchi" and "display of hypocrisy, sycophancy and duplicity" at its plenary in Hyderabad.
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