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Articles 2921 through 3020 of 25647:
- Cpm Lights Bush-Fire For Muslim Votes In Kerala (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Apr 21, 2006)
In Muslim-dominated areas across Kerala, especially those where the Indian Union Muslim League till now has been the undisputed political force and its shimmering green festoons the only political colour, young and old voters stare in amazement . . .
- `Domestic Violence Is Taken For Granted In Bihar' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Apr 21, 2006)
Where are the gender rights? Where there is so much discrimination against women, where is the question of rights? — MS RENU RANJAN, HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, MAGADH MAHILA COLLEGE . . .
- B’Lore Techies Moot Remote Voting Concept (Deccan Herald, R Krishnakumar, Apr 21, 2006)
As governments across the country explore the potential of e-governance, the concept of remote voting is also gaining ground beyond theory.....
- Cast Out Of Consent (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Apr 21, 2006)
It was very heartening to find the young so very sane and appropriate in their reaction to the simplistic, age-old, predictable albeit failed way of dealing with ‘reservations’ for the less privileged.
- Envoys Embarrass (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 21, 2006)
MEA needs some cleansing
It is just as well that India’s image abroad is only partially fashioned by its diplomatic missions else we could be cutting an even more sorry figure in the wake of recent disgraceful developments.
- India's Business School Graduates Now Are Raking In The Big Rupees (Christian Science Monitor, ANUJ CHOPRA , Apr 21, 2006)
It's spring, and at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) - a premier management school in this industrial town - the campus is abuzz with company recruiters offering fat pay packages to new grads. .
- Tn: First Woman Police Commissioner For Chennai (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2006)
Senior IPS officer Latika Saran tonight assumed charge as Chennai Police Commissioner ending the confrontation between the Election Commission and the state government over transfer of her predecessor R Natraj for his praise of Chief . . .
- Leaders Enact The Great Delhi Political Circus (Hindu, Sujay Mehdudia, Apr 21, 2006)
Party stand ignored, camps changed to take credit for anything that happens on sealing, demolition front
- When Brand Bangalore Took A Beating (Business Line, Anand Parthasarathy, Apr 21, 2006)
The violent aftermath of the death of an iconic film star may have badly dented Bangalore's claims as most-favoured IT destination. Is it a Silicon Valley or a Silicon Volcano waiting to erupt at the slightest provocation, wonders ANAND PARTHASARATHY.
- Party Propaganda (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 20, 2006)
Election Commission Must Brave The Storm
- Officers, Not Gentlemen! (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 20, 2006)
No medals for corruption in Services
- Will India ‘Give’ On The Dams? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 20, 2006)
The Indian science and technology minister, Kapil Sibal, told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday that the Indian government had decided to convert the Kishanganga Dam project in Kashmir into a run-of-the-river scheme in the wake of Pakistan’s . . .
- Mushahid’S Ill-Advice To Ministers (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 20, 2006)
Pml Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Syed is perceived to be a man of reconciliatory and statesmanship like approach. This is the right kind of attitude as Pakistan can ill-afford confrontation.
- Which Way Is Latin America Headed? (Hindu, Jorge Heine, Apr 20, 2006)
A majority of Latin Americans are now ruled by Left-led governments. Their leaders are applying new, imaginative solutions tailored to their country's specific needs, rather than the "one-size-fits-all" approach that has wrought havoc in the region . . .
- The Makings Of A Debt Trap In Andhra Pradesh (Hindu, S. Nagesh Kumar, Apr 20, 2006)
Faced with a new crisis in the rural areas, the Andhra Pradesh Government is contemplating legislation to punish erring MFIs and asking banks to enforce a code of conduct on them.
Some of the debt-recovery methods described as `barbaric'
- At The Mercy Of Mncs (Deccan Herald, Sudhirendar Sharma, Apr 20, 2006)
Unless there is a policy shift in favour of farm co-operatives, farmers will continue to take the path of suicides
- Why Boast About Rich Students? (Deccan Herald, Damodar Agrawal, Apr 20, 2006)
Despite disparities, local colleges must have good infrastructure and teachers
- Supreme Court Committee To Take Action Against Defaulting Mcd Employees (Hindu, Sandeep Joshi, Apr 20, 2006)
Plan to give direct access to traders to voice their problems
The committee is looking into people's complaints against officials
Panel members visit many areas and even ordered sealing of many shops
- Myanmar Deserves Attention (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 20, 2006)
India’s determination to follow an independent policy on issues of national security was amply demonstrated by the visit of President Abdul Kalam to Myanmar within a week of the visit of President George Bush to India.
- Defining Pension Benefits (Business Line, Kausik Datta, Apr 20, 2006)
A look at existing pension mechanisms in the country
The traditional civil servants pension is a pay-as-you-go defined benefit. It is an integral part of the employment contact for government employees.
- Over 9,000 Personnel To Be Roped In For Election Duty (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 20, 2006)
Training to be provided in respective constituencies
The staff should carry an identity card issued by the respective department head
Computer will choose a polling officer for a booth
Women will be given a station close to their workplace or . . .
- On Slippery Rock (Pioneer, Daniel Pipes, Apr 20, 2006)
Despite their near-takeover by the illiberal Left, American universities are more robust than those in other Western countries, says Daniel Pipes
- Reconciliation, The Only Way (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Apr 19, 2006)
Nepal's Lali Guras (rhododendron) Revolution has entered its 14th day, well beyond the original four days.
- Is Mixed Land Use A Disaster? (The Economic Times, A G K Menon, Apr 19, 2006)
The debate on mixed land use, although long overdue and very welcome, is still being conducted on grounds of legal authority and political expedience, rather than on its merits as a planning strategy. As a planning strategy, its ubiquity speaks . . .
- Anti-Education Educated Bureaucrats (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 19, 2006)
Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr Atta-ur-Rehman has pointed out towards non-responsive attitude of some of the bureaucrats with regard to the initiatives aimed at promotion of education in the country.
- Tdp Leader Hacked To Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Former MLA Suryapratap Reddy attacked at Tadipatri rly station
- India's Casual Attitude (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 19, 2006)
BY postponing talks on Wullar Barrage scheduled for yesterday and today under the pretext of "other commitments" by the Indian Water and Power Secretary, New Delhi has once again demonstrated how casually it takes the basic premise of the peace process:
- Desperately Seeking Manmohan (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
The Supreme Court has played the leadership role in defusing the situation over the Narmada conflict by finding a way out of the impasse.
- Scam In Iccr (Daily Excelsior, Joginder Singh, Apr 19, 2006)
A CBI enquiry has been ordered into the recent ''irregularities'' alleged to have been committed at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) under former director general Rakesh Kumar.
- Clearing The Air (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 19, 2006)
Delhi’s durbar culture is used to the rise and fall of individuals and of groups with clout to influence policy and statecraft.
- Our Own (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 19, 2006)
Ignorance and sloppiness are the worst enemies of good English. But pedantry is its most irritating friend, and not always a friend at that. Those who dislike their language being debased must always ask themselves just what they mean by “debased”.
- European Parliamentary Team Visits State (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Discussion with Governor on subjects of mutual interest
Gen. Rodrigues emphasized the need for further economic and trade ties
The visiting delegation appreciated the initiatives taken by the Punjab Government and the Chandigarh Administration
- External Affairs Ministry Official Stripped Of Charge (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 19, 2006)
Senior IFS official Rakesh Kumar, allegedly involved in a case of human trafficking to Germany, has been divested of his charge as special secretary, economic relations, in the External Affairs Ministry.
- New Problems (Deccan Herald, Prem Shankar Jha, Apr 18, 2006)
The oustees should be given royalties in perpetuity out of a small share of the gross project revenues
- The Height Of Confusion (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Apr 18, 2006)
As expected, the Supreme Court has given the various state governments time to file reports on the status of rehabilitation of those displaced by the construction of the Sardar Sarovar dam.
- The Beleaguered Big Cat (Hindu, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Apr 18, 2006)
An authoritative book about a powerful predator that is today threatened by plain human greed
- India, Asia In Globalisation Era (Daily Excelsior, Arti Dogra, Apr 18, 2006)
Some people have said the 21st century will be the Asian century while others believe the 21st century will be freedom’s century.
- Nepal Events Reaching A Climax, Say Diplomats (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Anti-monarchy protests persisted in the Nepali capital Kathmandu on Tuesday despite a steady drizzle as diplomats said the movement against King Gyanendra appeared to be reaching a climax.
- Saddam Challenges Handwriting Experts (Jordan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Saddam Hussein's defence lawyer Monday challenged findings of handwriting experts verifying the former president's signature on documents linked to a crackdown on Shiites and demanded a review by international specialists — except from Iran or Israel.
- Naidu Wants Kalam To Step In (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
Tdp president Mr N Chandrababu Naidu said he would request President Mr APJ Abdul Kalam’s to intervene on the Rajashekar Reddy government, which he accuses is filing criminal cases against his party MLAs.
- K.J. Rao Back, In A New Avatar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 18, 2006)
The former Election Commission observer, K.J. Rao, was in West Bengal on Monday — in a new avatar.
- Udf Has Emerged Front-Runner, Says Moily (Hindu, Girish Menon, Apr 18, 2006)
People are happy with the UDF Government's performance'
- Growth Key To End Naxal Terror, Says Nitish (Tribune, Ambarish Dutta, Apr 18, 2006)
The ruling NDA has reportedly chalked out a comprehensive action plan with a human face to effectively tackle the Naxalite problem in the state.
- Rehab That Builds Lives (Indian Express, Sonu Jain, Apr 18, 2006)
In Pipri village, Madhya Pradesh, there may not be celebrations immediately following the Supreme Court judgment.
- Productivity Tip No 1: Check Out The Blogs (Deccan Herald, Zachary A. Goldfarb, Apr 18, 2006)
People are beginning to feel overwhelmed.You need to be having conversations with yourself and renegotiating your priorities.
- Private Us Donors Outdo Their Government (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 18, 2006)
The spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund will take place this week, and the workings of these global agencies will be debated around Washington.
- Political Snapshot (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 18, 2006)
All parties & institutions in a mess!
- Changing Mohali (Tribune, Chitleen K. Sethi, Apr 18, 2006)
It is not everyday that State maps change shape. But even as they do, the significance of the change does not lie in the marking of a line across that map, but in the way that this change becomes the harbinger of transformation in the lives of . . .
- Cases Against Mlas: Naidu To Take Issue To Delhi (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Vows to mobilise support from national parties on the issue
Filing of cases an affront to legislators: Naidu
TDP MLAs, MPs, asked to reach Hyderabad by Tuesday
TDP president for nationwide debate on issue
- Reforms Commission (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 17, 2006)
The formation of the National Commission on Government Reforms is welcome, considering the intent is to make public offices more accessible for the common man.
- Umbrella That Kept Out The Red Storm (Indian Express, SUBRATA NAGCHOUDHURY, Apr 17, 2006)
In the death of Abu Barkat Ataul Ghani Khan Chowdhury the West Bengal Congress has lost a leader who had always played his own brand of politics.
- Can Banks Monitor End Use Of Loans? (The Economic Times, B Bhattacharyya, Apr 17, 2006)
A banker normally receives hundreds/ thousands of cheques daily through clearing. Within less than an hour these cheques are required to be either debited to the customer’s account or returned.
- A Part Of Us (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 17, 2006)
All of a sudden Chitral, which was a centre of Buddhist learning and part of the undivided Jammu and Kashmir as it had existed in 1947, has attracted the attention of concerned citizens in Pakistan At an altitude of about 8000 feet from sea level . . .
- Advani Swipe At Pm Over Dam (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Senior BJP leader Mr LK Advani today accused the Prime Minister of abdicating his responsibility when he was supposed to provide leadership and blasted the Centre for creating an “unprecedented and messy Centre-state stalemate” on the Narmada dam issue.
- Red Mark For India On Green Issue (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Apr 17, 2006)
The latest international summary for policy makers on environment, the Pilot 2006 Environment Performance Index, has ranked India almost at the bottom among 133 countries in the world as far as its environmental policy making and performance . . .
- Siege Spreads To Nepal Lifelines (Telegraph, J. HEMANTH, Apr 17, 2006)
King Gyanendra held talks with diplomats from India and the US amid a call for full-blown civil disobedience and speculation about the likely imposition of emergency in Nepal.
- Three Protesters (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 17, 2006)
It has become easy to dismiss or trivialize public protest in India. ‘Activism’ is perceived as falling into one of three . . .
- Taliban Rebels Clash With Coalition Forces (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 17, 2006)
Taliban fighters attacked two police checkpoints simultaneously on a southern Afghan highway, killing or wounding up to 14 militants, an official said today. Coalition and Afghan troops shot dead three insurgents in central Afghanistan.
- India, The New Stop For Americans (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
For decades, a significant section of Indian students' dream was to study in the United States and work there.
- France: Fear And Fury (Frontline, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 15, 2006)
The streets of France are reverberating with protests against a new law that, it is feared, will heighten job insecurity.
- Cbi Lays Hands On Crucial Documents (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
The Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly taken into custody crucial documents from the Forest Hill Golf Resort that were so far not available to the CBI while it had carried out its investigations in the case in the past year and a half.
- A Winner At The End (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Apr 15, 2006)
Why Amartya Sen should become the next president of India
- 1990 Revisited (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Apr 15, 2006)
Mr Vishwanath Pratap Singh, then Prime Minister of India, announced in Parliament the Union Government's decision to reserve 27 per cent of all jobs in Central Government offices and establishments and central public sector undertakings for . . .
- Police To Probe Violence Following Rajkumar's Death (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Investigation will tackle `conspiracy' angle, says Ajai Kumar Singh
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563 people have been arrested and 43 cases registered
It will be ascertained whether those arrested
- Disabled Rights Group Writes To Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
The Disabled Rights Group has sought intervention of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi in ensuring that anyone with 90 per cent disability in his or her upper limbs is allowed to use a "scribe" while appearing . . .
- Third Grunt (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Apr 15, 2006)
Any debate on the third front is not only ridiculous but also totally irrelevant in the current political scenario.
- Wonderful Parties And Graceful Living (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Apr 15, 2006)
At one time Jantar Mantar Road from its junction with Ashoka Road to Sansad Marg with the planetarium on one side, Free Church on the other was the abode of the five top building...
- R.K. Raghavan: An American Model (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Apr 15, 2006)
The John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, which serves the law enforcement community effectively, has a lot to offer to the Indian Police.
- Two Kissingers (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Apr 15, 2006)
There is a disconnect between intellect and character in Henry Kissinger's personality.
- Cure The Violent Polity First (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 15, 2006)
At least now that the PM has acknowledged Naxalism to be the single-biggest internal security threat that India has ever faced, we should recognise some of the fundamental problems in our strategy in dealing with this crisis.
- Warning Signals From Jd(u) (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 15, 2006)
Thanks to a running feud with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, George Fernandes had long been reduced to dummy president of the Janata Dal (United). In this background, Sharad Yadav's emergence as the new helmsman of the party defeating Mr. Fernandes,
- Jama Masjid Rocked By Blasts, 13 Injured (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Two blasts rocked the historic Jama Masjid complex in Old Delhi on Friday evening, injuring 13 people including a 10-year-old boy.
- Thirst For Profit (Frontline, P. SAINATH, Apr 14, 2006)
The corporate hijack of water is on and if the current trend continues, India's water sources will be in private hands before long.
- Mea Man Booked For Human Trafficking Arrives In India (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Senior Indian Foreign Service officer Rakesh Kumar, named by CBI in the human trafficking case, arrived here this morning after prolonging his hospitalisation in a German city for nearly a fortnight.
- At Whose Cost? (Statesman, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Apr 14, 2006)
Doubts Over Effect Of Uranium Mining On Locals
- Jd(u) To Remain In Nda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Fernandes will continue as convener
- Noses Up In The Air (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Apr 14, 2006)
The UPA government at the Centre has one thing to learn from the NDA, particularly the BJP.
- World Bank Wants To Rid India Of Corruption (Statesman, CP Bhambhri, Apr 14, 2006)
On the heels of the World Bank suspending the release of funds to a health and transport project in India suspecting fraud, its president Mr Paul Wolfowitz has said the lending institution would team up with developing countries to weed out corruption.
- Missing The Pawn For The Smut (Indian Express, FARAH BARIA, Apr 14, 2006)
So a person’s right to life is far more important than the dubious duty of saving our society from a Fate Worse Than Death.
- Rajasthan To Entrust Heritage Buildings To Private Trusts (Times of India, G N LAKSHMI, Apr 14, 2006)
The government handing over custody of common heritage sites to private indivi-duals and trusts is tantamount to admitting its inability to justify its very existence. What good is a government that cannot govern?
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