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Articles 1621 through 1720 of 25647:
- Luck Runs Out For Rs 22-Lakh Maoist Leader (Telegraph, G.S. RADHAKRISHNA, Jul 24, 2006)
Andhra police commandos today shot dead the state’s top Maoist leader who had a Rs 22-lakh reward on his head after a tip-off about a rebel meeting deep in the forests between Guntur and Prakasham districts.
- Cpi (Maoist) Leader, 7 Naxals Killed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2006)
Encounter in Prakasam district
Combing operations began a week ago
AK-47 rifle, pistols and cash recovered
Death of Naxal leader Madhav a huge setback for the extremist movement in Andhra Pradesh
- Karnik Sez No (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 24, 2006)
Special economic zones (SEZs) were started with great fanfare, in the fond hope that they would help India replicate the Chinese success story of rapid industrialisation.
- Babus Set To Party (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 23, 2006)
Taxpayers will foot the bill ---- In announcing the setting up of the Sixth Pay Commission for Central Government Employees, the UPA regime has only added to the bill it is set to leave for its successor to pick up.
- Pay Now, Repent Later (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 23, 2006)
Just raising all salaries will be disastrous
- Gmc Srinagar Faces ‘Derecognition’ Prospect? (Daily Excelsior, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Jul 23, 2006)
Nothing can be sadder than to see the medical fraternity of Srinagar's Government Medical College (GMC) helplessly struggling to avoid the possibility of Kashmir's premier teaching institution getting derecognised by Medical Council of India (MCI).
- The Two Presidents In Adversity (Dawn, Anwar Kemal, Jul 23, 2006)
Poles apart in many ways, George W. Bush and Pervez Musharraf have at least one thing in common: they are presidents in adversity. Both are under attack at home and abroad and their policies are being denounced by their opponents.
- Talking Past Each Other (Times of India, Khaled Ahmed, Jul 23, 2006)
After the terrorist bombing of trains in Mumbai, India has stepped back from the peace process with Pakistan by cancelling the upcoming foreign secretaries' meeting.
- Monuments Get A New Protector (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2006)
India's rich heritage seems to be in safe hands, finally. The ministry of culture will form a National Heritage Commission, the first of its kind, to conserve about 1.5 lakh unprotected monuments in the country.
- Time For An Appraisal (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 23, 2006)
While welcoming the decision to constitute the Sixth Pay Commission, it would be sensible to recall the fiasco of its predecessor, which was, in the World Bank’s opinion, “the single largest adverse shock” to India’s strained public finances.
- An Act Disabling An Act (Indian Express, Aruna Roy & Nikhil Dey, Jul 23, 2006)
If the people of this country wanted to know what it would mean to have a right to information law amended as per the reported cabinet . . .
- Inhuman Sacrifices (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 22, 2006)
Islamists have harvested the public outrage against the Srinagar sex scandal.
- Honourable Tags (Deccan Herald, T C NARAYAN, Jul 22, 2006)
Wearing a chain around the neck is a status symbol in the 21st century!
- From Medicine Man To Murderer (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 22, 2006)
Abdul Karim Tunda's extraordinary journey offers deep insight into the factors behind the Lashkar-e-Taiba's growth in India.
- Pay Now, Repent Later (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 22, 2006)
The objections raised by states against the 6th Pay Commission are a welcome change to the times when such proposals sailed through without much deliberation.
- Time For An Appraisal (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 22, 2006)
While welcoming the decision to constitute the Sixth Pay Commission, it would be sensible to recall the fiasco of its predecessor, which was, in the World Bank’s opinion, “the single largest adverse shock” to India’s strained public finances.
- Army Is Quicker (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 22, 2006)
The contrast is chilling. While the Army has proceeded against the officers involved in the Tehelka scandal with commendable determination, the civilian proceedings are casual at best.
- Sonia Unhappy Over Changes In Rti Act (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Jul 22, 2006)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi is reportedly unhappy with the Union Cabinet’s decision to amend the Right to Information Act, debarring bureaucratic notings on files from being made public.
- An Act Disabling An Act (Indian Express, Aruna Roy & Nikhil Dey, Jul 22, 2006)
If the people of this country wanted to know what it would mean to have a right to information law amended as per the reported cabinet decision, questions about how this decision came about would provide enough of an answer.
- Free Information (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 22, 2006)
Less than a year after the government enacted a landmark legislation that gave Indian citizens the right to information, the Union Cabinet has given the green signal for an amendment to the . . .
- Stealing From Women And Children (Tribune, Usha Rai, Jul 22, 2006)
Nokha in Bikaner District is a nondescript little town with a cavalcade of camels, women in bright, swirling Rajasthani ghagras, petty farmers and traders.
- Talking Past Each Other (Times of India, Khaled Ahmed, Jul 22, 2006)
After the terrorist bombing of trains in Mumbai, India has stepped back from the peace process with Pakistan by cancelling the upcoming foreign secretaries' meeting.
- Us Congress Slams Administration On F16s For Pakistan (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Jul 22, 2006)
The US lawmakers on Thursday criticised the Bush administration for rushing the sale of F-16s to Pakistan and accused it of compromising congressional oversight on arms sales and putting national security at risk.
- Smuggling Of Pds Rice Through Krishnagiri Continues Despite Checks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 22, 2006)
Law & order Combating smuggling of PDS rice has become a Herculean task for the official machinery, writes S. Prasad .
- Babus Set To Party (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 22, 2006)
In announcing the setting up of the Sixth Pay Commission for Central Government Employees, the UPA regime has only added to the bill it is set to leave for its successor to pick up.
- Some Little Big Policies (Business Standard, Surjit S Bhalla, Jul 22, 2006)
A big-ticket reform idea: let the salary of a professor be delinked from that of the Dilli ka babu.
- Secrets For Sale (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 22, 2006)
The second major espionage scandal in two years highlights the growing vulnerablity of India's covert services.
- Govt. Can't Ignore Electoral Compulsions: Pm (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 22, 2006)
"In a democracy, we have to balance various interests," Manmohan tells NGOs and social activists
- Hurdles In Last Mile (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 21, 2006)
The Hindu has done the nation a great service by carrying the editorial "Hurdles in the last mile" (July 20).
- Fun For Outside Allies (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jul 21, 2006)
When senior CPI(M) leaders are seen lobbying energetically for the extensions of secretaries to the government of India, a coalition in which their party is not an intrinsic part of the government but . . .
- Nasscom Plans 3 More Cyber Labs (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 21, 2006)
To provide training to cops investigating cyber crimes
- Festive Republic (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 21, 2006)
In the wake of the tsunami tragedy, a prickly point of protocol has risen in Delhi: Whether to have the Republic Day parade, staged with much pomp and circumstance every year. Some feel that such public ostentation would be out of keeping with the . . .
- Twenty20 Cricket Needs Vision (Indian Express, Sandeep Dwivedi, Jul 20, 2006)
At first they were reluctant but now BCCI have warmly welcome cricket’s newest form—Twenty20.
- Women In Armed Forces (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 20, 2006)
A woman’s femininity and vulnerability must never be compromised, not even at the altar of woman empowerment.
- ‘The Best Of Us In Government Consider Science As A Budget Item, Possibly A Non-Productive Expenditure’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 20, 2006)
‘The best of us in government consider science as a budget item, possibly a non-productive expenditure’
- The War Against Blogs! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 20, 2006)
India’s economic success in the early years of this century has led to its successful rebranding. It’s prowess in software is one positive brand attribute but it’s the image of the world’s largest democracy — in contrast to China’s authoritarianism . . .
- Missed Opportunities (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 20, 2006)
One would have to agree whole-heartedly with what President Pervez Musharraf said of the postponement of peace talks between India and Pakistan during Tuesday's meeting of the National Security Council.
- Banning Blogs, A Big Blunder (Tribune, Roopinder Singh, Jul 20, 2006)
The only thing worse than doing something wrong is to execute the deed ineptly. Some bureaucrats in the Government of India have managed to do both by stopping access to blogs on the Internet recently in the wake of the July 11 Mumbai bomb blasts.
- Crime In Karachi (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 20, 2006)
The alarming rise in the crime rate in Karachi can be gauged from the daily numbers of car-snatchings and mobile-phone thefts.
- Cyber Gag (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 20, 2006)
Going by its decision to block about 12 blogs that host objectionable content, the government is clearly groping in its attempt to come up with a coherent policy response to terror.
- Being Branded: Muslims Take Grouse To Sonia (Times of India, Mohua Chatterjee, Jul 20, 2006)
Concerned over an uneasy impression about the community's affinity to terrorism, a delegation of Muslim leaders on Monday petitioned Congress chief Sonia Gandhi about a campaign in the wake of Mumbai blasts branding Muslims, especially youths, as . . .
- Discretionary Quota Misused In Site Allotment, Say Mlas (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2006)
“While a large number of MLAs are yet to get sites, some MLAs have managed to get four sites,” alleged BJP member Araga Jnanendra.
- Wine’S Better, Bully For Beer- (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Jul 19, 2006)
In an analogy many journalists may appreciate for reasons other than the author’s cleverness, Glenn Reynolds — his Army of Davids, published this year argues technology allows ordinary . . .
- The Changing Role Of Hr Professionals (Hindu, KIRAN KARNIK, Jul 18, 2006)
From focus on recruitment and in-service training, human resource professionals now need to broaden their horizons and be outward rather than inward focussed. The transition from locating talent to retaining talent has now moved to creating talent.
- Develop Chandigarh: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Institute a committee of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Administration officers'
Blueprint of infrastructure needs of Sarangpur Institutional Area proposed to accommodate the film city, education city, amusement park, and biotech park demanded
- Doctor Suspected In Nyc Blast Dies (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
The doctor suspected of blowing up his New York City townhouse rather than allowing his ex-wife to benefit from its sale has died nearly a week after suffering critical injuries in the blast, a hospital spokeswoman said on Sunday.
- Time Again For Madhya Pradesh To Play Role In Nation-Building: Kalam (Hindu, Lalit Shastri, Jul 18, 2006)
He suggests 11 missions based on the State's core competencies
- Kalam Draws Prosperity Roadmap For Madhya Pradesh (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
President APJ Abdul Kalam on Monday suggested an integrated roadmap for ushering in prosperity and development in Madhya Pradesh by setting up 11 missions aimed at creating jobs, increasing agricultural production, achieving total literacy, raising . . .
- Sloppy Probes Let Suspects Walk Free (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2006)
Imagine a police officer informing a court that he does not recognise an accused he himself had arrested. This surprisingly happened in a case involving an ISI agent.
- Is Communism Brahminical? (Pioneer, Priyadarsi Dutta, Jul 18, 2006)
Ms Sandhya Jain's article, "Ascent of anti-Hindus" (July 11) is a desperate but unconvincing attempt to implicate Christianity for all insurgencies bothering Hindus.
- Quality Of Judges (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 18, 2006)
The Union Government’s proposal for creating an all-India judicial service on the lines of the Indian Administrative Service is welcome.
- More User-Friendly People Wanted (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, Jul 18, 2006)
The other day on an old Seinfeld serial re-run, stand up TV comedian Jerry Seinfeld said something really funny but also utterly true.
- India Is On A Roll And People Are Betting On It' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jul 18, 2006)
India has done well. Earlier there was a feeling that it had political instability; governments come and change policies. Now there is conviction that whatever the government in power, economic reforms go on.
- The Right Distance (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 18, 2006)
We have superstitions about reform.
- Nathu La: Still In Deep Freeze (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 18, 2006)
After all the recent media fuss over the re-opening of Nathu La, the scene there is far from vibrant.
- Whining And Whimper In The Ca Camp (Business Line, D. Murali , Jul 17, 2006)
If you find your friendly neighbourhood chartered accountant (CA) unhappy, the reason may be a recent development in service tax.
- Market Regulation After The Blasts (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 17, 2006)
One day of hyperbole and then a big dose of reality.
- Where We Can Trip (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , Jul 17, 2006)
Mumbai has been targeted along its febrile nervous system. Quite sensibly, in my opinion, most of us do not care about who did it or why.
- All-India Judicial Service On The Anvil (Tribune, Maneesh Chhibber, Jul 17, 2006)
The Union Government is considering creating a national-level judicial service, on the pattern of the All-India Civil Services.
- Hurrah For Hamas? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 17, 2006)
It is easy and justified to criticise Israel for its current campaign. Tel Aviv has upped the ante to a point where a major confrontation is no longer an impossibility.
- Success Depends On A Tightrope Walk (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Jul 17, 2006)
The ceasefire may be on, but the state seem to have surrendered to Maoists. To bring the peace process and democratisation to a successful conclusion and retain its authority is the challenge before the state
- The Right Distance (Telegraph, S.L. Rao, Jul 17, 2006)
We have superstitions about reform. If one is violated, people say reforms have stopped. An important measure of the commitment of an Indian government to reforms for the chambers and analysts is privatization and disinvestment.
- Limit To Tolerance, But Options Are Limited Too (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Jul 17, 2006)
Despite the Musharraf regime's equivocation on terrorism, India will gain nothing by allowing the authors of the Mumbai blasts to disrupt the peace process with . . .
- Mumbai: What Next? (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
Striking similarities between the recent Varanasi and Mumbai blasts have come to the fore following forensic reports on last Tuesday's serial blasts in Mumbai. Not just the explosives used in the terror attacks but the modus operandi of the ultras . . .
- Paucity Of Senior Posts Hits Army Promotions (Hindu, SANDEEP DIKSHIT, Jul 17, 2006)
Several gallantry award winners have been left out of latest list
Many officers feel method of assessing their capability needs to be improved
Army top brass has indicated setting up of a special merit review board
- India Seeks ‘Firm’ Pak Commitment On Terrori (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2006)
India on Sunday demanded “firm commitment” backed by action from Pakistan on reining in terrorists, as investigators made slow progress in solving last week’s deadly train bombings.
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (News International, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 17, 2006)
A ‘drama’ in name of elections in Azad Kashmir has been in full swing. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was at one time known as ‘base camp’, to ‘liberate’ the other Kashmir which was under the ‘occupation’ of India.
- Quota Law Delay Due To Penal Provision (Times of India, SUBODH GHILDIYAL, Jul 17, 2006)
In an indication of the UPA government having bitten more than it can chew on reservation, a Group of Ministers is likely to hold its first meeting on Monday on the reservation Bill.
- Pakistan’S Politics: Need For Balance (Dawn, Shahid M. Amin, Jul 17, 2006)
IT seems that a culture of cynicism and disenchantment has developed in Pakistan over a period of time.
- Musharraf's Na Visit (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 16, 2006)
President Musharraf's visit to the Northern Areas last week was an important occasion in many respects.
- Ias Officers Must Perform Despite Pressure: Tripathy (Tribune, V. Eshwar Anand, Jul 16, 2006)
Mr Ajit Kumar Tripathy,Member, Board of Revenue, Orissa, is an able administrator. A 1973-batch IAS officer, he is known for his honesty, integrity and administrative acumen.
- Lalu Prasad Against Third Front (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
What perhaps can be viewed as a great relief for the Congress, the RJD, one of the major allies of the UPA, is opposed to the idea of experimenting with the third front again in the future.
- India Holds 11 As Blast Probe Makes Slow Progress (Reuters, Krittivas Mukherjee, Jul 16, 2006)
Authorities detained 11 people, mostly Muslims, on Saturday as the hunt for the Mumbai bombers produced several leads, but police warned about drawing premature conclusions.
- Agni Dives Into Sea (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Jul 16, 2006)
The scientific community in India has probably never suffered a more embarrassing blow than the failure of two successive space-bound vehicles in July when our most ambitious missile, the 3500-km range Agni-III followed by the much trumpeted . . .
- Holiday In The Hills (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Whether it's peace and quiet or plenty of outdoor action, a visitor to Bhadra gets it all.
- Over The Top (News International, Masood Hasan, Jul 16, 2006)
Why are people outraged so easily in Pakistan? Is it that they are still shocked when they see rules flouted?
- Drive Against Another Bomb (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 16, 2006)
Muslim clerics in Mumbai are trying hard to ensure the investigation does not do what the blasts could not: create a communal divide.
- Ppsc Fails To Fill 27 Pcs (Judicial) Posts (Tribune, Maneesh Chhibber, Jul 16, 2006)
It's Haryana all over again in Punjab! Mandated the task of selecting 63 candidates for filling the 63 available vacancies in the judicial set-up of Punjab, the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) could not do so.
- Key Break In Grenade Case, Say J&k Police, Explore Mumbai Links (Indian Express, MAJID JAHANGIR, Jul 16, 2006)
Helped by investigators from the Intelligence Bureau, the J-K Police are said to have achieved a “significant breakthrough” in their probe into the Srinagar serial blasts which preceded the Mumbai blasts on Tuesday.
- Ringing In The Old (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 16, 2006)
Security bureaucrats want to bring back the licence raj. So who’s going to invest in India?
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