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Articles 14421 through 14520 of 16647:
- Hard Days (Hindu, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 13, 2002)
The uncertainty in Argentina is expected to last a while for the Government has to calm its citizens who are worried about their money.
- Staying Engaged (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jan 13, 2002)
The immediate priority for the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE will be to somehow keep the ceasefire going.
- Can Musharraf Make It Stick (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 13, 2002)
Cracking down on the jehadis is a gigantic task for Pervez Musharraf.
- Staying Engaged (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
The immediate priority for the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE will be to somehow keep the ceasefire going.
- Hindutva Is Elst-Where (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 13, 2002)
According to a body of opinion, the handling of the KN Govindacharya affair by the RSS last week was symptomatic of a malaise that afflicts the Sangh parivar.
- Fighting Farooq (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 13, 2002)
A section of mainstream politicians is pursuing plans to take on Farooq Abdullah when elections are held. Feelers have been sent to the Hurriyat Conference too.
- The Good Scientist (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA, Jan 13, 2002)
In India’s halting march to modernity, Bengal and Bengalis were for a very long time in the forefront.
- Hard Days (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
The uncertainty in Argentina is expected to last a while for the Government has to calm its citizens who are worried about their money.
- Running On Prime Time (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 13, 2002)
The rather unsavoury drama between the Nehru-Gandhis and the Vadras shows promises of beating Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in the number of episodes.
- Banks' Asset Portfolios -- Macro-Distortions Over Last Decade (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 12, 2002)
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades.
- He’s Got The Brass (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 12, 2002)
Rajinder Vadra is making the most of his 15 minutes in the sun.
- Does Higher Output Mean Better Farm Incomes? (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Jan 12, 2002)
WITH the industry caught in a pronounced slowdown and the services sector boom showing signs of fizzling out, both the Government as well as corporates are looking at the farm sector to put the economy back on the revival mode.
- Markets Hit By War Fears; Sensex Sinks, Recovers (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
THE stock, currency and bond markets turned jittery on Friday following reports of a statement by the Army Chief that a `limited conventional war-like' situation had emerged.
- Does Higher Output Mean Better Farm Incomes? (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Jan 12, 2002)
WITH the industry caught in a pronounced slowdown and the services sector boom showing signs of fizzling out, both the Government as well as corporates are looking at the farm sector to put the economy back on the revival mode.
- Off With Their Heads (Telegraph, Bhaskar Ghose, Jan 12, 2002)
Here we are at the beginning of a new year once again, and as usual there is much comment in the air on the year that we’ve left behind, the year that’s just begun.
- Kashmir Beyond Terrorism (Hindu, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 12, 2002)
The challenges that the discontent in Kashmir poses remain unaddressed and the international community will soon begin to extract its price for helping India in the war on terrorism.
- Revolution Resurgent (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Jan 12, 2002)
Without economic development, strong-arm tactics will not succeed against the naxalites even with the strongest possible anti-terror law.
- Banks' Asset Portfolios -- Macro-Distortions Over Last Decade (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 12, 2002)
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades.
- Reform Or Perish (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 12, 2002)
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.'
- Industrial Growth Slumps To 0.9 Per Cent In Nov (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 12, 2002)
INDUSTRIAL growth slumped to 0.9 per cent in November, the lowest for any month during the current fiscal. Compared to this, industry registered a growth of 7.4 per cent in the same month during the previous year.
- The Punjabi Way Of Life (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 12, 2002)
Punjabis do not think there is anything laughable about them: they regard themselves as numero uno among Indians. They make jokes about Bhaiyyas (from UP and Bihar) and Bongos ( Bengalis).
- Revolution Resurgent (Hindu, Ajay K. Mehra, Jan 12, 2002)
Without economic development, strong-arm tactics will not succeed against the naxalites even with the strongest possible anti-terror law.
- Reform Or Perish (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 12, 2002)
THE other day, a newspaper headline screamed: `Reform fast, or else perish.'
- Kashmir Beyond Terrorism (Hindu, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Jan 12, 2002)
The challenges that the discontent in Kashmir poses remain unaddressed and the international community will soon begin to extract its price for helping India in the war on terrorism.
- Hindutva Is Elst-Where (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 12, 2002)
According to a body of opinion, the handling of the KN Govindacharya affair by the RSS last week was symptomatic of a malaise that afflicts the Sangh parivar.
- Muruga, Muruga (Business Line, D. Murali , Jan 12, 2002)
ONE can't drag gods to courts but that may not hold good for devasthanams.
- Eclipse Of A Star (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
WHEN K.N. Govindacharya was conspicuously excluded from the new team of the BJP’s central office bearers more than a year ago, not many were convinced by the official reason trotted out for his exit.
- Crisis In Investment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE TENSIONS ALONG the border with Pakistan are uppermost in the mind of the Government; but the routine must go on and January is when preparations for the annual budget of the Central Government pick up pace.
- Blocked Corridor (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 11, 2002)
The Golden Quadrilateral, meant to be a showpiece amongst the Vajpayee Government's development projects, has run into rough weather in Bihar.
- Rediscovering Sinha's Gold (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Jan 11, 2002)
BUDGETS have become epochal events in India. No other country's fiscal budget stirs such expectation among its domestic households and businesses, and global investors and businesses.
- `Agriculture Vision' (Business Line, A. Jacob Sahayam, Jan 11, 2002)
The Partnership Summit-2002 in Bangalore, `Converging on a new business vision' (Business Line, January 5), inaugurated by the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, is a boost to Bangalore, India's Silicon City.
- Crisis In Investment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 11, 2002)
THE TENSIONS ALONG the border with Pakistan are uppermost in the mind of the Government; but the routine must go on and January is when preparations for the annual budget of the Central Government pick up pace.
- Less Taxing (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE PROPOSAL TO tax profits of foreign companies on a par with domestic corporates is entirely in order. None of the arguments for a differential tax regime is valid now considering the changed circumstances of the economy.
- 2002 May See The Fed On Fence (Business Line, Biren Vakil, Jan 11, 2002)
AFTER THE hectic 2001, the US Federal Reserve is likely to remain a fence sitter in 2002.
- Rediscovering Sinha's Gold (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Jan 11, 2002)
BUDGETS have become epochal events in India. No other country's fiscal budget stirs such expectation among its domestic households and businesses, and global investors and businesses.
- Less Taxing (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 11, 2002)
THE PROPOSAL TO tax profits of foreign companies on a par with domestic corporates is entirely in order. None of the arguments for a differential tax regime is valid now considering the changed circumstances of the economy.
- The Costs Of Popularity (Telegraph, Sudha Pai, Jan 11, 2002)
The approaching assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh have assumed great significance as it is widely perceived that the outcome could affect the fortunes of the National Democratic Alliance government.
- Fighting Terrorism: Not This Way (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jan 11, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 10. Over the past fortnight, three incidents have taken place on the law and order front in three States.
- Fighting Terrorism: Not This Way (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jan 11, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 10. Over the past fortnight, three incidents have taken place on the law and order front in three States.
- Uncertain Alliances (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 11, 2002)
I HAVE been travelling in the United States for the last three weeks. What strikes me most are the complex undercurrents of reactions in US public opinion towards South Asia.
- Musharraf And Cross-Border Terrorism (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jan 11, 2002)
How much can India rely on President Pervez Musharraf ending the proxy war through cross-border terrorism that Pakistan has been waging against it for over two decades?
- Indian S&t: Looking Ahead (Business Line, M. Somasekhar, Jan 11, 2002)
THE end of year 2001 saw two important events in the Indian science and technology arena — the exit of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from the leadership role and the formulation of a draft S&T Policy. These apart, the year was more `steady state' than big-bang.
- As Life Ebbed Away (Indian Express, Ashish Mohan Khokar, Jan 10, 2002)
The seventh day of January has often brought me bad news. This time it was of the impending death of Nala Najan, a US-born Spanish dancer-choreographer-critic who had dedicated his life to Indian dance. Bad news travels fasts but e-mails make it worse.
- Family Ties (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 10, 2002)
The family has, arguably, been among India’s most traditional institutions and has set the parameters for social relationships in the country. It has dictated not just how people marry, dine and generally socialise.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - Ii (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 10, 2002)
What is required is the creation of a counter culture through constructive undertakings, which would alter the existing public discourse generated by globalisation and communalism.
- Power: Reforming Its Way Out Of Darkness? (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 10, 2002)
EVEN though the track record of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in economic reforms is not uniformly salutary, there are specific areas.
- Gilt Investments Turn To Gold For Banks (Business Line, C. Shivkumar, Jan 10, 2002)
BANKS expect to make a huge windfall this year in view of the substantial rise in Government security prices during the current financial year.
- Irresolute Tmc (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2002)
AFTER HAVING BEEN denied by the AIADMK the opportunity to enter the Rajya Sabha, the Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) chief, G. K. Vasan, seems to be determined not to read the writing on the wall even now.
- An Agenda For Cultural Action - Ii (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jan 10, 2002)
What is required is the creation of a counter culture through constructive undertakings, which would alter the existing public discourse generated by globalisation and communalism.
- Hurried And Ill Considered (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2002)
THE SUDDEN TURNABOUT in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology's stand on foreign investment in the print media would seem more the result of high pressure lobbying from both within and without and the political parties' fear.
- Power: Reforming Its Way Out Of Darkness? (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 10, 2002)
EVEN though the track record of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in economic reforms is not uniformly salutary, there are specific areas.
- Irresolute Tmc (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2002)
AFTER HAVING BEEN denied by the AIADMK the opportunity to enter the Rajya Sabha, the Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) chief, G. K. Vasan, seems to be determined not to read the writing on the wall even now.
- Hurried And Ill Considered (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 10, 2002)
THE SUDDEN TURNABOUT in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology's stand on foreign investment in the print media would seem more the result of high pressure lobbying from both within and without and the political parties' fear.
- Govt Against Bailing Out Weak Banks, Fis Often (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 10, 2002)
THE Finance Minister, Mr Yashwant Sinha, on Wednesday reiterated the Government's unwillingness to repeatedly bail out unhealthy banks and financial institutions (FIs).
- The Share And Dividend Match (Business Line, Donna Okell, Jan 10, 2002)
Shareholder value is becoming ever more important, but how do the experts identify a sound investment? Donna Okell explains the analysts' view and offers some tips to boost returns.
- A Distant Dream (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 09, 2002)
THE KATHMANDU SUMMIT of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) saw yet another pledge to work towards a free trade area.
- Icai Urges Tax On Farm Income (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 09, 2002)
It has been recommended that cases in which agricultural income exceeds more than Rs 2 lakh should get the accounts audited to `discourage assessees from showing taxable income as agricultural income.'
- Handshake Or Crossing Of Swords? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jan 09, 2002)
ONCE again it is time for the media, and through it, the nation to interpret the body language, or rather, the handshakes of the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayeee, and the Pakistani President, Gen Pervez Musharraf.
- Relevance Of Gadgil's Economics (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 09, 2002)
Indian economics has a rich tradition. Even economists such as Lewis and Nurkse had recognised that the Indian scene had specificities and heterogeneities in its geographical, historical, political, economic and social settings.
- Handshake Or Crossing Of Swords? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jan 09, 2002)
ONCE again it is time for the media, and through it, the nation to interpret the body language, or rather, the handshakes of the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayeee, and the Pakistani President, Gen Pervez Musharraf.
- Our Future Is In The Forests (Indian Express, Yoginder K. Alagh, Jan 09, 2002)
The finance minister has been well advised to concentrate strategic thinking in the budget on agriculture.
- A Distant Dream (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 09, 2002)
THE KATHMANDU SUMMIT of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) saw yet another pledge to work towards a free trade area.
- Growing Garden (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 09, 2002)
The concept of agro economic zones was floated in the exim policy announcement of March 31.
- Relevance Of Gadgil's Economics (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 09, 2002)
Indian economics has a rich tradition. Even economists such as Lewis and Nurkse had recognised that the Indian scene had specificities and heterogeneities in its geographical, historical, political, economic and social settings.
- Agenda For Agricultural Reforms (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Jan 08, 2002)
AGRICULTURE continues to remain the most important sector of the economy from the perspective of employment generation and poverty alleviation and also because of its causal links with the factor and product markets.
- Budget As A Binding National Covenant (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 08, 2002)
IT IS Budget time again. The defining moment has arrived for the Finance Minister, Mr Yashwant Sinha. His luck will run out if he does not get his sums right this time.
- Terrorism: The Two Faces Of Us (Business Line, B. Raman , Jan 08, 2002)
IN THE early 1980s, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had handed over to a group of Sikh terrorists, who had hijacked a plane of the Indian Airlines (IAC).
- Little Infrastructure (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 08, 2002)
Industrial activity is being shackled in the long term by insufficient investment in infrastructure.
- Euro’s Popularity Caught Between Cautious Brown And Impatient Blair (The Financial Express, N. Madhavan, Jan 08, 2002)
If initial euphoria is anything to go by, the successful launch of euro notes and coins may in fact catalyse the United Kigdom’s decision on whether to retain its popular pound sterling or give it up.
- Bush Trades Texas Peace For Battle On Economy (The Financial Express, Patricia Wilson Crawford, Jan 08, 2002)
TEXAS: After 12 days in the pastoral privacy of his Texas ranch, US President George W Bush on Monday was heading for Washington and the public rough-and-tumble of an election-year debate on the economy.
- Not-So-Great Middle-Class (Business Line, A. B. Shivkumar , Jan 08, 2002)
JUST a decade ago, major MNCs in India were going ga-ga over the size of the `Great Indian middle-class' (GIMC), and many an Indian organisation.
- Not-So-Great Middle-Class (Business Line, A. B. Shivkumar , Jan 08, 2002)
JUST a decade ago, major MNCs in India were going ga-ga over the size of the `Great Indian middle-class' (GIMC), and many an Indian organisation.
- Agenda For Agricultural Reforms (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Jan 08, 2002)
AGRICULTURE continues to remain the most important sector of the economy from the perspective of employment generation and poverty alleviation and also because of its causal links with the factor and product markets.
- Budget As A Binding National Covenant (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 08, 2002)
IT IS Budget time again. The defining moment has arrived for the Finance Minister, Mr Yashwant Sinha.
- Integrate Or Perish (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 08, 2002)
The pledge taken by the leaders of the seven South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries at their 11th summit in Kathmandu to establish a South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA).
- A Fallacy (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 08, 2002)
The inflation rate, which hit 8.57 per cent last February, has been steadily coming down since then.
- Limited By Law (Indian Express, Anil Divan, Jan 08, 2002)
Over 50 years of the working of the Constitution have brought about a radical change in our democratic institutions. There is a steep fall in the values of public men.
- Terrorism: The Two Faces Of Us (Business Line, B. Raman , Jan 08, 2002)
IN THE early 1980s, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had handed over to a group of Sikh terrorists, who had hijacked a plane of the Indian Airlines (IAC).
- India Inc. To Focus On Sector-Specific Issues (The Financial Express, Rajeev Jayaswal, Jan 07, 2002)
India Inc. will raise sector-specific issues during its pre-Budget meeting with finance minister Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday.
- Domestic Agenda For India (The Financial Express, Pradeep Mehta, Jan 07, 2002)
• Need to set up/strengthen a fully equipped patent systems which will deal with the registration of IPRs such as patents, copy rights.
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