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Articles 1021 through 1120 of 25647:
- Retired Sbi Employee, Was Awaiting His Fourth Grandchild (Indian Express, LEKHA AGARWAL, Sep 02, 2006)
Living at his elder daughter Prabha’s house in Goregaon as his wife Lakshmi was away, Krishnan used the opportunity to do what he loved doing — spoil his grandchildren, nine-year-old Akshay and five-year-old twins Abhishek and Ashwin.
- Pakistan In Crisis (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Sep 02, 2006)
The killing of Bugti has provided a martyr for the Baluch nationalism. The movement will only intensify.
- God Of Small Things (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 02, 2006)
On August 27, 2006 that very Herculean industry lost one of its unique offspring. Affectionately called Hrishida by millions of fans in and outside the country, the man who redefined faith and hope became a star in the sky.
- India-Bangladesh Border Skirmishes Continue (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 02, 2006)
Indian and Bangladeshi border guards have fired at each other for the third time in a month, officials in northeastern India said on Friday.
- Cbi Assures 'No Political Pressure' In J&k Sex Scam (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 02, 2006)
The CBI on Friday told the Supreme Court that it was facing “no political pressure“ while investigating the Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal.
- The Aiims I Know (Indian Express, C P Bhambhri, Sep 01, 2006)
Health Minister of India Anbumani Ramadoss recently launched a tirade against the management and functioning of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
- Cheque Mate (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Sep 01, 2006)
There's another mess in disinvestment. And it could be the biggest yet. The UPA’s decision to revalue Balco’s 49 per cent equity that Sterlite bought in 2004 — the first, controlling stake of 51 per cent was bought in 2001 . . .
- Telangana Issue: Heated Exchanges In Assembly (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
The Congress and BJP on Thursday blamed each other for adopting 'double standards' on the Telangana issue.
- Arms And The Money (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 01, 2006)
For every soldier and defence planner who has dreamed of a comprehensive defence procurement policy that would eliminate corruption and ensure the timely delivery of the right equipment at the right price, there have been leaks, scandals and delays . . .
- Pm For Reform Of Criminal Justice System (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Sep 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today asked the legal fraternity to ponder upon certain important questions raised by noted lawyer Fali Nariman in his latest book on various malaise of the Indian legal system, particularly the criminal justice in . . .
- Shiv Menon To Be Next Foreign Secy (Times of India, Indrani Bagchi, Sep 01, 2006)
Shiv Shankar Menon, India’s high commissioner to Pakistan, will be the next foreign secretary. Shyam Saran, who retires on September 30, will continue to steer the India-US nuclear deal as the PM’s special envoy.
- Pm Prod For Judicial Rejig (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, today asked the country’s legal and judicial fraternity to reflect if judicial interference in administrative actions was “too frequent” and the law of contempt was “an impediment to judicial reform.”
- As If In A Bad Dream (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Sep 01, 2006)
Is India in the throes of a nightmare? Is the horror we witness day in and day out for real or is it a mirage? Whatever it is, one thing is for sure, it is unacceptable.
- In A Defensive Position (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Sep 01, 2006)
A whole generation of Indians has grown up with the belief that all defence deals are crooked and those involved in working them out - both on the side of the government and industry - are complicit in this.
- Another Indictment (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 01, 2006)
Does the tiger have a chance?
- The Beginning Of The Beginning (Business Standard, Jamal Mecklai, Sep 01, 2006)
The astounding success of the public campaign to prevent the government from emasculating the Right to Information Act is an inspiration.
- Asian Heroes Saluted (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
The applause was deafening at the Cultural Center of the Philippines today when the Chief Justice of the country’s Supreme Court said that it took a taxman from India to show the world that one need not be either a lawyer or a judge to render justice.
- When Politics Strikes At Forest Roots (Business Line, Editorial, Business Standard, Sep 01, 2006)
The primary cause for the destruction of forests is encroachment, and, ironically, such illegal occupation is often because of some policy decision of the State or Central government.
- New Defence Procurement Policy — Not Big Bang Enough (Business Line, R. Sundaram , Sep 01, 2006)
Although the new Defence procurement policy is welcome, it could have done more.
- Stimulating Growth (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Sep 01, 2006)
The policy has some features which could spur growth.
- Nasa Picks Lockheed Martin To Build Moon-Bound Spaceship (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
NASA named Thursday a consortium led by US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corporation to design and build a new spacecraft that will take astronauts back to the moon.
- 2 Ministers Miss Lokayukta Deadline (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
Two JD(S) ministers – Mr Alkod Hanumanthappa, Minister for Youth Services and Sports and Mr Sharanabasappagouda Darshanapur, Minister for Agricultural Marketing, feature in the list of . . .
- Terror In Twilight (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Sep 01, 2006)
Is the Hizbul Mujahideen preparing to come to the negotiating table?
- Tales The Dead Tell (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
The book under review goes beyond headstones; it is an invaluable source of historical information accessible to scholars.
- Cauvery Water For 100 More Slums (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
BWSSB gearing up to meet water supply needs of `Greater Bangalore'
- A Bold New Step (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Sep 01, 2006)
By adopting a new set of procedures for defence procurement, especially weapons and ammunition, the Government has taken a major step towards removing needless hurdles that have time and again served the interests of suppliers, agents and cynical . . .
- Indians Who Disgrace India (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Sep 01, 2006)
From swatting flies to crushing protesters under tanks, the Chinese Government holds a world record in disciplining people.
- Political Brew (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
THE overt involvement of big business in politics, and even more so in governance, is a post-1990 phenomenon in Karnataka. Prior to this, business was viewed primarily as a source of funds to political parties and individuals, particularly during . . .
- Living In The War Zone (Frontline, Editorial, Frontline, Sep 01, 2006)
Instilling in the young qualities such as character and comradeship is one way to defeat the temporary triumph of terrorists.
- Saran To Be Pm’S Envoy On Nuke Deal (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 01, 2006)
The Union government on Thursday appointed Mr Shiv Shankar Menon as the new foreign secretary. The 57-year-old officer of the 1972 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is currently India’s high commissioner to Islamabad.
- So Did I! (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Sep 01, 2006)
As P Chidambaram and Montek Singh Ahluwalia fight over shifting deficit targets, the guru of India’s economic reforms, Manmohan Singh, couldn’t avoid paying attention.
- Nuclear Synergy (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 31, 2006)
Despite prime minister Manmohan Singh having won over top atomic scientists who had earlier opposed the India-US nuclear deal, bureaucratic opposition to the deal remains entrenched.
- Lalu To Teach Management At Iim Ahmedabad (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2006)
He may be the quintessentially rustic politician whose 15-year-rule in Bihar as Chief Minister was dubbed by critics as ‘jungle raj’ but RJD president Lalu Prasad is set for an image makeover when he dons the role of lecturer at the Indian Institute . . .
- A Moment In History (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 31, 2006)
What he could not do in life, Nawab Akbar Bugti has achieved through his death. From his cave in the Bhambore hills, where he had been hiding since he was forced out of Dera Bugti some weeks ago, Bugti has won the battle he had waged for many months . . .
- Banking Regulation, Supervision And Monetary Policy (Business Line, A. Vasudevan, Aug 31, 2006)
So long as the conflict of interest of supervisors and regulators does not turn into a serious moral hazard problem and there are transparent institutional mechanisms that allow an arm's length relationship between the supervisory and regulatory . . .
- Andhra Pradesh: Road To Kondamodalu (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2006)
The recent floods have provided a ruse to the government to relocate people affected by the Polavaram dam.
- Sc Pulls Up Judges Who Won't Budge (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 31, 2006)
It is a day of shame for the judiciary, said the Supreme Court on Wednesday on learning that even senior judicial officers, apart from ministers, politicians, bureaucrats, policemen, journalists and NGOs, are facing eviction proceedings for . . .
- On Naxalites, State Won’T Join The Dots (Indian Express, Ajay K. Mehra, Aug 31, 2006)
The meeting between chief secretaries and director generals of police of 13 Naxalite-affected states on Wednesday places the Naxalite issue on the front burner. It must remain there.
- Dilawar, Jugal Among 9 Ministers Inducted; (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2006)
Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha today administered oath of office and secrecy to 10 Ministers as Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad inducted nine new faces into his Council of Ministers and elevated Minister of State for R&B, Thakur . . .
- No-Confidence Against Pm Fails (Pakistan Observer, Mahmood Hussain, Aug 30, 2006)
The No-Confidence Motion moved by the Combined Opposition against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the National Assembly has fizzled out.
- Blind Men Of Hindustan (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 30, 2006)
Last Wednesday an eminent American research scholar and author on South Asia, Mr Paul Brass, wrote an article in a national daily.
- Dr Singh’S Ruling Code (Indian Express, Dilip Cherian, Aug 30, 2006)
Even as The Indian Express broke into the Code that will soon follow the proposed Public Services Bill 2006, it is clear that in Dr Manmohan Singh we have a prime minister who actually wants to leave his mark strongly on governance rather than . . .
- Remember The Public (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 30, 2006)
The public seems a little under-prioritised in the latest attempt to reform public services.
- Abolished Posts In Schools To Be Revived (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2006)
A meeting of the Punjab Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today approved to convene two-day session of the state Assembly from September 14.
- Secrecy Is Dead, Long Live Secrecy (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Aug 30, 2006)
In the nine months since the enactment of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Government's Ministries have done much to undermine the Central Information Commission and, by implication, the Act itself.
- Learning To Read (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 30, 2006)
One would assume that at least in education, government policy is based on solid theoretical and philosophical assumptions and a clear-eyed assessment of ground realities.
- India Asks Iran To Honour $ 25 Bn Lng Deal (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Aug 30, 2006)
India and Iran today re-explored each other, but New Delhi failed to extract an assurance from Tehran for honouring the $ 25 billion LNG deal the two countries had signed in June 2005.
- 'Notings Are The Soul Of A File' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 30, 2006)
B.N. Yugandhar is a member of the Planning Commission, and a retired IAS officer who has served as secretary to the prime minister, secretary, rural development, and director of . . .
- Marathwada's Turn (Frontline, Anupama Katakam, Aug 30, 2006)
The Marathwada region has seen farmers' suicides and it could be another Vidarbha in the making.
- The Sikandar-Jinnah 'Understanding' (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 29, 2006)
The year 1926-27 was a continuous period of communal strife between Hindus and Muslims. Towards the end of 1926 Muslim leaders of Punjab decided to unite on one platform and reconstitute the Punjab Provincial Muslim League, which was headed by . . .
- Saga Of Subsidies And Corruption (The Financial Express, Bhamy V Shenoy, Aug 29, 2006)
The petroleum sector is ailing, while the government continues to suffer heavy revenue losses
- Re-Defining Indo-Dutch Economic Ties (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Aug 29, 2006)
The Netherlands may have been slow to wake up to India's economic resurgence, but it is making up by quickly "redefining" the trade and investment relations.
- His Message: Smile Through Your Woes (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 29, 2006)
He took the concept of catharsis to beautiful heights without disturbing the flow and feel-good texture of the movie, which mainly revolved around educated middle-class families.
- Being Aiims President No Basis For Disqualification: Anbumani (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2006)
Tells EC he holds position in ex-officio capacity as Minister
Post of president of AIIMS is not office of profit
Covered by provisions of Section 3 of Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act .
- Sex Scam: Notice To J&k Government, Cbi (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Aug 29, 2006)
13 accused seek transfer of trial outside State; counsel's charge against CBI
- Beyond Merit And Quota (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 29, 2006)
The very base in which we target to alleviate the discrimination through implementing affirmative action policies have been questioned at different levels in our times overlooking its wider impact on creating social capital among the underprivileged . . .
- Bugti’S Borderlands (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Aug 29, 2006)
Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti might be a bigger threat to Pakistan after being killed by the Pakistan army in an encounter last week. That insightful comment from General Asad Durrani, a former chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, sums up an . . .
- Terror Turn In J&k Sex Case (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 29, 2006)
The politicians, bureaucrats and police officials, facing trial in the J&K sex scandal, gave a new twist to the story by pleading before the Supreme Court on Monday that most of them were "implicated" in the case for their role in fighting . . .
- Nice Laurels He Has Got (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Aug 29, 2006)
The prime minister’s Independence Day address had about 5,329 listeners at Red Fort. Of them, 3,000 were schoolchildren.
- Spoiling The Beauty (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Aug 29, 2006)
Why did India go wrong with urban planning?
- Why Does Your Dog Love Biscuits (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 29, 2006)
Many years ago I was instrumental in having the red dot put on packaged foods that had meat or egg in them and the green dot put on vegetarian foods.
- J&k Sex Scandal Accused Move Sc (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Aug 29, 2006)
In a new development in the Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal, almost all main accused, including some politicians and top-ranking officers, today moved the Supreme Court for the transfer their cases from Srinagar to Jammu on the grounds that the . . .
- Delivery Of Public Services (Hindu, Madhura Swaminathan, Aug 29, 2006)
Case studies prepared for a World Bank report on the improvements in public service delivery in India .
- The Balochistan Cause Gets A Martyr (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 29, 2006)
The killing of Akbar Khan Bugti has angered Balochistan. It has also sent shock waves through political circles in Pakistan.
- Get The Local Flavour (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 28, 2006)
Since India is a federation of states, many of which have come up after the Constitution came into force, we will not trot out a knee-jerking response to the demand for a separate state in Telengana.
- Revenge Of The Creamy Layer (Indian Express, RAVINDER KAUR, Aug 28, 2006)
The quota bill, cleared by the cabinet and tabled in Parliament, provides for staggered implementation.
- Govt Still Defiant On Rti: File Notings Can't Be Disclosed (Times of India, Manoj Mitta, Aug 28, 2006)
When it was trying to reduce access to file notings, the government famously claimed that the proposal would actually "promote even greater transparency".
- Cantonment Boards (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 28, 2006)
Earlier this week, the governing body of Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority took to task the Clifton Cantonment Board (CCB) for its poor performance in providing civic services to the DHA areas in the city following last week’s rains.
- Politicos Shield Veerappan Of North, Dadua (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2006)
'Dadua' in colloquial Hindi means a person who commands unqualified respect. That this Dadua surely does that in the Bundelkhand region is beyond doubt. And, he has been doing this for the last 34 years.
- Grain Of Sense (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 28, 2006)
The decision to re-introduce stock holding limits on wheat reflects the UPA government’s nostalgia for the control raj of yore.
- Picking On Pluto (Times of India, ARCHANA JAHAGIRDAR, Aug 28, 2006)
Who would have thought that people get attached to planets like they do to their pet dog? But indeed such is the unbridled flow of the milk of human kindness that the churlish exclusion of Pluto by vested interests from the solar system is evoking . . .
- Punjab’S Poor Show (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 28, 2006)
Punjab ranks 29th in a countrywide survey on the implementation of Central programmes. Manipur is at the bottom and Punjab is one slot above. To add to the shame of . . .
- The Descent Into Tribalism (Dawn, Hywel Williams, Aug 28, 2006)
Modern governments, when they try to justify their existence in historical terms, are apt to propose a rough-and-ready anthropology for human development. First came the tribe — savage in instinct, ritualistic in religion and run on the basis of . . .
- Children Of Lesser God (Pioneer, RAHUL RAMAGUNDAM, Aug 28, 2006)
Apart from poverty, inaccessibility to schools and lack of quality education are other causes of unchecked child labour, says Rahul Ramagundam
- Meet The Trainspotters (New Indian Express, Riju Dave Mehta, Aug 28, 2006)
They seem pedestrian enough, these people. Swinging between work and wants, cares and compulsions, they flit through life at a banal pace.
- Copying Script To Success (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Aug 28, 2006)
The unabashed and blatant use of unfair means, both during examinations and in marking, is a shocking reminder of the fact that our educational and examination system has decayed.
- Is There Life After Cbms? (Pakistan Observer, Khalid Saleem, Aug 28, 2006)
Has the peace process been dealt a death blow by the stand-off engendered in the wake of Mumbai blasts? Are the two sides at all interested in reviving the moves towards a meaningful peace?
- Excellence In Higher Education? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 28, 2006)
It is a dismal scenario we have at present and the reforms required for this are basic
- Pakistan Struggles To Identify Taliban (Christian Science Monitor, David Montero, Aug 28, 2006)
Imadad Ullah isn't afraid to talk about being a Taliban student, even after two of his friends walked away when the topic came up. They might have good reason: Mr. Ullah says that Taliban members are arrested every day in this region.
- Forty-Seven Die In Water Tank Accident In Rajasthan (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 28, 2006)
Forty-seven people were killed and 30 injured on Sunday when a water storage tank they were sitting on collapsed in Rajasthan, a government official said.
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