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Articles 1821 through 1920 of 25647:
- Controlling Creativity Through Statute (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 10, 2006)
But instead of regulating advertisements through laws, it is best done through self-regulation.
- Sino-Indian Ties Warming Up India File (News International, Jyoti Malhotra, Jul 10, 2006)
Asia’s largest powers, India and China, smoothened another wrinkle in their burgeoning relationship last week when they threw open the snowy wastes of Nathu La, a pass that had remained frozen in time and attitude since their war in 1962.
- Vanishing Advantage (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Jul 10, 2006)
Foreign media and financial analysts usually speak of two great advantages for India in the world economy: the vast pool of science and technology graduates and the millions who can wield the English language.
- Reality Check: Markets In For Turbulent Times (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Jul 10, 2006)
The Indian capital market seems set for some turbulent times. Every time the Bull run shows signs of a revival, there is negative news that causes prices to dive again; clearly even the expectation that good corporate results for the recent quarter . . .
- Old Age Blues (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 10, 2006)
The proposal for a reduction in pension entitlement led to an unprecedented strike by workers in Britain on 30 March. Indeed, almost all over the world demonstrations are being organised against government attempts to reform this sector.
- A Swiss Model To Make The Hills Come Alive (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jul 10, 2006)
Describing the integrationist approach used by the Swiss in developing their hill regions, P. V. INDIRESAN points out how a simple six-point programme, infused with a commitment to the best quality, can jump-start services to at least the more . . .
- Kumaraswamy To Make Attempt To Give Cabinet Berth To Women (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
You must concede that today the top posts in the administration are given to women'
- Rjd Opposed To Divestment Of Profitable Psus: Gupta (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 10, 2006)
A day after RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav’s remarks against disinvestment, party leader and company affairs minister Prem Chand Gupta on Sunday said that the party was opposed to disinvestment of profit-making PSUs.
- The New Myth Of India (Deccan Herald, Pankaj Mishra, Jul 10, 2006)
India is a roaring capitalist success story, says the latest issue of 'Foreign Affairs'. Last week, many leading business executives and politicians in the country celebrated as Lakshmi Mittal, the fifth richest man in the world, finally succeeded . . .
- Incredibly Tied Up In Our Own Knots (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Jul 09, 2006)
Incredible India. Wish you a happy journey. These two sentences appear on the Bureau of Immigration’s new departure card. Can you think of anything more meaningless? An endeavour more futile?
- Congress: Perform Or Perish (Business Standard, Surjit S Bhalla, Jul 08, 2006)
The only escape for the Congress, from the end of the long rope it finds itself in, is to allow its two leaders to function.
- Pak's Major Policy Decision On J-K Map (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Jul 08, 2006)
For me it has always been Kashmir, the valley that is. Give me half a chance I will be there. Yes, during the past 17 years of turbulence as well. I have always found a pretext to visit the State.
- Energy Needs To Double By 2010 (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jul 08, 2006)
According to a report, Pakistan’s energy requirements would double by the year 2010. In a related development, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has allowed WAPDA to set up thermal power plants to generate additional power in view of the growing needs.
- Scapegoat Search (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Jul 08, 2006)
To curb speculation, you need markets
- Token Gesture For Nanoscience (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Jul 08, 2006)
The government and industry have not given enough attention to nanoscience, at the peril of losing out in the technological race.
- Coffingate: Cbi Books 3 Army Officers (Times of India, Vishwa Mohan, Jul 08, 2006)
Taking a step forward in zeroing in on suspected defence personnel, who were involved in purchases made during the 1999 Operation Vijay in Kargil by flouting certain norms, CBI has registered a case against three senior Army officers and a US . . .
- Court Stays Advice Against Venugopal (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Union Government restrained from acting on recommendation till further orders
- Indian Idols (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Jul 08, 2006)
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal’s celebrated acquisition of Arcelor further manifests a trend of more and more Indians playing a pivotal role in global economy.
- A War With Three Fronts (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 08, 2006)
Violence continues to decline in Kashmir, but Islamists launch new military, ideological and political wars.
- Eia Notification: Manmohan's Intervention Sought (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
Make it more robust and less time-consuming, say groups
More consultations with stakeholders demanded
"Undemocratic, unresponsive manner adopted by MoEF"
Say it will lead to unrest, impoverishment
- Agent Who Led Bin Laden Hunt Criticises Cia (Guardian (UK), Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 08, 2006)
The man who led America's hunt for Osama bin Laden has said the CIA was wrong to disband the only unit devoted entirely to the terrorist leader's pursuit - just at a time when al-Qaida is reasserting its influence over global jihad.
- Today It Is Aiims (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 07, 2006)
The Governing Council of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has recommended the dismissal of its director, Dr P. Venugopal. Such is the contempt that politicians . . .
- Who Is Perpetuating Reservation In Jobs? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 07, 2006)
In a bizarre turn, the Union Public Service Commission and the Department of Personnel and Training have transformed the policy of reservation into a policy of communal awards. They have treated general seats as seats reserved for people belonging . . .
- Negotiating Korea (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 07, 2006)
But isn't there a limit to blackmail? -
- As The Nation Goes, So Goes The Popular (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 07, 2006)
How does one go about making sense of 21st-century India?
- With Fear And Favour (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Jul 07, 2006)
Stagnant rain waters swamp Bombay and bring the city to a virtual standstill; the wife of the late Parvinder Singh of Ranbaxy lodges a criminal case against her youngest brother-in-law as she and her family contest the written . . .
- Wrong Sum (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 07, 2006)
In India, callousness can go on parading as concern. And it is deeply disturbing when children’s education is the object of this hypocrisy.
- Desperate In Guantanamo (Frontline, Vijay Prashad, Jul 07, 2006)
Law and justice, besides the many innocent prisoners at Guantanamo, are the casualties of the U.S. `war on terror'.
- Complaint Against Igs Saini, Reddy Baseless: Vb (Tribune, Ajay Banerjee, Jul 07, 2006)
A complaint against two IGs of the Punjab Police — Mr Sumedh Singh Saini and Mr C.S.R. Reddy — has been found to be "baseless" by the state Vigilance Bureau. In the complaint lodged by the Chandigarh-based Lawyers for Human . . .
- Kerala To Seek `Vidharbha-Like Package' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Achuthanandan leaves for New Delhi with memorandum listing State's travails
- To Rule For Ever (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Jul 07, 2006)
On this side of the Line of Control a near-perfect system has evolved over the years.
- Calling For Critical Care (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Jul 07, 2006)
The Cabinet Committee on Appointments will no doubt be tempted to approve the dismissal of P Venugopal as the director of AIIMS for political reasons, considering that the Union Health Minister, Anbumani . . .
- Congress Wins But Tdp Rises (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 07, 2006)
The results of the two-phase Panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh have provided comfort to both the ruling Congress party and the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
- Kerala Government To Seek `Vidharbha-Like Package' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 07, 2006)
Achuthanandan leaves for New Delhi with a memorandum
- Meditation Changed Tihar's Face: Kiran Bedi (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Meditation was instrumental in bringing a turnaround in hundreds of violence-prone inmates in the Tihar jail, India's first woman IPS officer Kiran Bedi has said.
- 47 Kas Officers Transferred (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Government today ordered transfers and postings of 47 KAS officers in the State administration.
- Time To Pass The Baton (Telegraph, Raju Mukherji, Jul 06, 2006)
Ever since Eden Gardens was bequeathed to the National Cadet Corps and the Cricket Association of Bengal in 1950, the politicians and the administrators have had a rollicking time on its lush green turf.
- Friendship Is A Numbers Game (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 06, 2006)
Once again the idea of forming a third front is floating around in the offices of political parties which are neither close to the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Pay As You Get (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 06, 2006)
It's that time of the year — tax returns have to be filed — and you would expect finance ministers to mix exhortation with warning.
- Officials Told To Take Precautions Against Rain-Related Calamities (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Chief Minister addresses meeting of secretaries, deputy commissioners
Two-day meet called primarily to discuss spread of chikungunya
Laxity will not be tolerated, officials warned
People's grievances not being tackled adequately, says Kumaraswamy
- Delhi Napping As Beijing Pushes Tibet Rail To Sikkim, Arunachal (Indian Express, C Raja Mohan, Jul 06, 2006)
The long-awaited re-opening of the Nathu La pass for border trade between Sikkim and Tibet tomorrow pales into insignificance as Beijing unveils plans for rail connectivity across the Sino-Indian border and all along it.
- Journalism Has An Elitist Approach: Hari Kumar (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
Journalism has an elitist approach and is moving towards cheap titillation today. There is a total abandonment of the Indian languages, former editor of Deccan Herald and Prajavani K N Hari Kumar said.
- Powers Of New Council For Darjeeling Hills Finalised (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The powers and jurisdiction of the new council proposed for the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal in place of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC), set up in August 1988, have been finalised.
- Food Security In Peril (Tribune, M.G. Devasahayam, Jul 06, 2006)
The Centre’s decision to import five lakh tonnes of wheat just ahead of the rabi season has rung alarm bells throughout the farm . . .
- Elections In Azad Kashmir (Daily Excelsior, Dr Shabir Choudhry, Jul 06, 2006)
A 'drama' in name of elections in Azad Kashmir is in full swing. Hundreds of candidates are in the field contesting for the Azad Kashmir Assembly which in practice has very little powers.
- A Political Devdas (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 06, 2006)
Mr Ashok Malik's article, "Weepy sings a new tune" (30 June) was a well-researched analysis and made for a good read.
- Space Shuttle Discovery Soars On Third Launch Try (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The US space shuttle Discovery blasted off from its seaside Florida launch pad yesterday on a do-or-die mission for NASA's beleaguered shuttle program and the half-built International Space Station.
- Northern Areas To Get Dam Royalty: Musharraf Seeks Support For Pml (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 06, 2006)
The Northern Areas will get the royalty of Diamer-Bhasha dam, says President General Pervez Musharraf.
- The Opening Of Old Passes (Pioneer, Claude Arpi, Jul 05, 2006)
The mandarins of South Block scored a good goal. Or is it the babus of the Foreign Ministry in Beijing who put a self-goal? On July 6, when the Dalai Lama celebrates his 71st birthday, the Gate of Tibet will be reopened after 44 years.
- And A World-Class E&p Licensing Regime (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 05, 2006)
It is ironic that the directorate general of hydrocarbons, the regulator for the upstream oil sector, has asked for the “surrender” of at least 10 exploration and production (E&P) blocks based on norms and criteria which have since been diluted! . . .
- Ngos Should Help Build Better Society: Barnala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Governor dedicates permanent shelters to tsunami victims at Karathittu
- Kumaraswamy's Remark On Splitting Belgaum Irks Panel (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Chief Minister urged to refrain from such a move
Chief Minister asked to be cautious while making such statements
`Any move to split the district would give scope for the revival of the 1997 agitation'
- Foreigners Told To Register Names With Fros (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Violation is punishable: Collector
- It’S Raining, But Not Cats & Dogs (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
Singer Sunita Rao thinks the flooded streets and the chaos are part of the city’s life. So it’s best to get on with it.
- Return Journey (Tribune, Ashok Kundra, Jul 05, 2006)
The story of the Kalka–Delhi Shatabdi lies wrapped in some dusty file of the Industries Department of Punjab government, which may not be traceable now.
- Bjp Goes Round In Circles (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Jul 05, 2006)
The BJP's efforts to ride out of political ignominy and organisational lethargy expose its inability to generate fresh ideas.
- Practical Lessons (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 05, 2006)
I have recently turned 60. Nothing special, except that some friends who met that day said that it was 06-06-06 to turn 60. Some said it was Devil’s Day.
- Solution Lies In `Integrated Contract Management' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2006)
The solution to the civic problems we face in the twin cities lies in `Integrated Contract Management' that combines design, construction and maintenance of roadways, associated rain water drains, utility lines, street lighting, pavement markings . . .
- Half-Baked Reforms At Raw (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jul 05, 2006)
Facing an exodus of key personnel and increasingly vulnerable to penetration, India's external intelligence service is beset by crisis.
- Nasa Shuttle Lifts Off Safely (International Herald Tribune, JOHN SCHWARTZ, Jul 05, 2006)
The space shuttle Discovery split a nearly cloudless sky with thunder and fire at 2:38 this afternoon and roared safely into orbit.
- Tarrying With The Power Shortage (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 05, 2006)
Reports of protest rallies against unannounced and long-drawn loadshedding are pouring in from all over the country.
- Green Lost In The Gray (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 05, 2006)
This greenery of the Bangalore Metropolis is made up by the existing thousands of roadside trees planted in the past by our great administrators with so much of wisdom and foresight.
- Leadership Needs No Authority (Deccan Herald, Manu N Kulkarni, Jul 05, 2006)
The task of leadership consists of orchestrating, guiding, inspiring and directing the learning processes
- Kerala’S Buddha Talk: Need Capital From Anyone And From Anywhere (Indian Express, RAJEEV P I, Jul 05, 2006)
Industries Minister vows to dump red rag, cut red tape to woo investors; set up public-private infrastructure firm
- The Authorities And Our Airports (Business Standard, M GOVINDA RAO, Jul 04, 2006)
The ideal role the Airports Authority of India could play is assisting and advising the government to access private investments.
- Iqbal Khanday Remanded To 14-Day Judicial Custody (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
Even as 15 of the 'sex scam' accused, arrested in the last over one month, are continuously failing to get a counsel to defend them, Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar today remanded senior IAS officer Iqbal Khanday to 14-day-long judicial . . .
- Catch Me If You Can (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Jul 04, 2006)
There is a flurry of activity on the bureaucratic front, notices Third Eye while doing the rounds in the corridors of babudom. Many a secretary is air-dashing off to cooler climes, on official tour of course!
- Karunanidhi Presents Awards To Student Toppers Belonging To . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
SSLC toppers get cash award of Rs. 10,000; Plus Two students Rs. 25,000
- The Dismal Picture (Tribune, Lalit Mohan, Jul 04, 2006)
The saddest part of FIFA 2006 is that we are not there. Languishing at the 117th position in the world rankings, India has little hope of making it to the final round of the World Cup in the near future either.
- Journey Of An Asm (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 04, 2006)
While glancing through the pages of The Tribune on June 19, I got stuck at the first page of “Chandigarh Tribune” carrying the photograph of the Assistant Station Master candidates waiting for the train for their return journey and found myself . . .
- Lessons Learned? (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 04, 2006)
Wish that were the norm
It is not easy to be convinced by the Planning Commission’s assertion that the experience gained in the process of working out schemes for modernising the airports in Mumbai and Delhi would prove profitable when re-developing . .
- War Room | Cbi Files Charges Against 4 (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 04, 2006)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed charges against four defence officials for leaking confidential information from the Indian Navy's war room related to national security.
- Beijing Is Not Far From Delhi (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 04, 2006)
There’s nothing like Sri Lanka to concentrate the mind when it comes to a discussion on terrorism. Last week, even as the German NGO, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, was hosting a conference on the state . . .
- `India Is Exciting, But Not Without Hassles' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jul 04, 2006)
A growth rate of 7-8 per cent is sustainable for India and very good in Asian terms. But investing in India is also very challenging.
- Make Ec More Transparent (Pioneer, A Surya Prakash, Jul 04, 2006)
Those who wish to see the emergence of an impartial and independent Election Commission will need to take note of the suggestion made by the outgoing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Mr BB Tandon in regard to the process of selection and . . .
- A Level Playing Field (News International, Editorial, The News International, Jul 04, 2006)
Be it 2007 or 2012, there is no denying the fact that General Pervez Musharraf, like his predecessors, will have to leave and it is meaningless whether his exit is on Ayub's model or in Zia's style.
- Rescuing The Doha Round (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jul 04, 2006)
In the last week’s column, I suggested that time may be running out for the Doha round of trade discussions to be concluded with an agreement that would satisfy the developing world.
- Passports For Health Care (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 04, 2006)
Under a new federal law that took effect on Saturday, poor Americans are required to produce proof of citizenship to be eligible for Medicaid.
- The Uses Of Rhetoric (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 03, 2006)
The author is former director-general, National Council for Applied Economic Research.
- Lokayukta Won’T Get More Powers: Cm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 03, 2006)
Just a day after stating that he would look into the legal provisions to give additional powers to the Lokayukta, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy did a U-turn on Sunday saying no such powers would be given to the corruption watchdog.
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