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Articles 14821 through 14920 of 25647:
- Righting And Rewriting Indian History (Pioneer, Gautam Sen, Jan 22, 2002)
The on-going dispute over Indian history and the behaviour of some of its protagonists is little short of amazing.
- Here Was A Man (Pioneer, S. V. Nair, Jan 22, 2002)
It happened during my college days in the early 1960s in my native place, Trivandrum.
- A Spontaneous Consensus (Telegraph, J. N. Dixit , Jan 22, 2002)
Colin Powell visited New Delhi briefly early last week. L.K. Advani and George Fernandes have been in Washington.
- Welcome, But ... (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 22, 2002)
The state of Goa is planning to make HIV tests compulsory for people before they tie the nuptial knot.
- Out Of Pique (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 22, 2002)
Remember this children’s story? Downstream stands a lamb on the riverbank, drinking. Upstream stands the wolf watching. Gruffly, he says: “How dare you muddy my water?”
- Escalation Of The Battle Within? (Pioneer, Sidharth Bhatia, Jan 22, 2002)
Much of the focus of the events of the past few weeks, in the aftermath of the December 13 attack on the Indian Parliament, has been on the possibility of a major war breaking out between India and Pakistan.
- `Distribution Is Key To Power Reforms' -- Mr Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister For Power (Business Line, Ashok Dasgupta , Jan 22, 2002)
AFTER over 10 years of tinkering with reforms, the Centre now appears to be on the right track in putting the power sector back on the rails.
- Negotiating In Good Faith (Indian Express, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Jan 22, 2002)
Now that the Americans are leaning on us to do what we should have the good sense to do on our own, it is but a matter of time (and face-saving) before we and the Pakistanis find ourselves at the negotiating table, with the Americans.
- The Threat Of An Industrial Recession (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Jan 22, 2002)
Recent announcements regarding trends in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) from the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) point to a significant slowing of growth in the registered industrial sector in India.
- Amp Sanmar Takes The Field With Steve Waugh (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 22, 2002)
AMP Sanmar Assurance Company Ltd on Monday announced its arrival on the life insurance scene in India, pinning its business hopes on the potential in small towns and villages and the brand-building effects of the captain of the Australian cricket team.
- Scientists Deny Pak Claims On `Infested' Wheat (Business Line, Harish Damodaran , Jan 22, 2002)
SCIENTISTS at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have refuted Pakistan's claim about Indian wheat being infested by Karnal Bunt (KB) disease.
- Spy Who Knew Bangladesh Better Than Its President (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 22, 2002)
‘‘A foreign intelligence agency is the eyes and ears of the government.
- Rice And Cnn (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 22, 2002)
Evidently, US National Security Advisor Condoleezza had switched on CNN to hear the General that Saturday — but only for a few minutes.
- India And Lanka: Once Bitten, Twice Shy; Third Time Lucky? (Indian Express, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, Jan 22, 2002)
The reactivated peace process in Sri Lanka has once again focused attention on the role of India in the resolution of its southern neighbour’s ethnic conflict.
- Kashmir: Lessons Of History (Hindu, Navnita Chadha Behera, Jan 22, 2002)
The great Indian success story lies in its total faith in democracy... and devising rules of the game in away that allows power sharing among different communities. The challenge lies in extending that logic to Jammu and Kashmir.
- A Fired-Up Singareni Collieries Looks At Currency Swap Option (Business Line, V. Rishi Kumar, Jan 22, 2002)
SINGARENI Collieries Company Ltd, which had charted out strategies to beat the mounting debt burden by adopting a fiscal re-engineering approach, has emerged triumphant from the brink of financial disaster.
- Hesitant Recovery On Cards In 2002? (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 22, 2002)
WITH the New Year, hopes ran high that the simultaneous slowdown of the economies of Europe and the US, which characterised 2001, would end and that the global economy would be on the road to recovery.
- Jpc & Financial Reforms (Business Line, S. Subramanyan , Jan 22, 2002)
Reforms in the financial sector's regulatory structure need to be handled in a more coordinated way. The procedures should be transparent and there should be wider consultations and deliberations at all stages.
- Kashmir Needs To Be Resolved (Hindu, Chinmaya R. Gharekhan, Jan 21, 2002)
Without a solution of the Kashmir problem, India and the whole South Asian region will not enjoy peace and attain prosperity.
- Suspended Belief (Telegraph, Ashok Kapur, Jan 21, 2002)
September 11 and December 13 were major setbacks to American and Indian interests in relation to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Security Concerns Himalayan (Indian Express, K. V. Rajan, Jan 21, 2002)
Colin Powell's recent visit to Nepal was the first by a US Secretary of State since the two countries established diplomatic relations 55 years ago. It is, perhaps, yet another measure of how much the world has changed since September 11.
- The Truth About Govindacharya (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Jan 21, 2002)
There are events which seem small in themselves but which become watersheds in the country’s political life. Belchi in 1977 was about more than the killing of a few Dalits in a backward village of Bihar.
- Cross Border Horror (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Jan 21, 2002)
In Pakistan he was ‘‘de-escalatory’’ (like an upside down stairway?);
- Satish Dhawan And Science (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Jan 21, 2002)
Satish Dhawan believed that there were inherent dangers in the large-scale application of new technologies without very careful prior planning and assessments.
- A Fine Balance (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 21, 2002)
The American secretary of state, Mr Colin Powell, performed a remarkable balancing act during his recent visit to India and Pakistan.
- ‘India’s Been Too Sceptical, Should Give Us The Benefit Of Doubt’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 21, 2002)
Over the past decade Fareed Zakaria has emerged as one of the premier foreign policy commentators in the United States.
- The Yen And Asian Currencies (Business Line, V. Anantha-Nageswaran , Jan 21, 2002)
THE Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Junichiro Koizumi, was on a tour of Asian countries to demonstrate the commitment of Japan to this part of the world.
- The Attack On Parliament And After (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Jan 21, 2002)
December 13 was a black day for India, when the country witnessed the most audacious terrorist attacks on our Parliament.
- Cloning Around (Indian Express, Pradeep Dutta, Jan 21, 2002)
Even as a bonny ewe in 1997, she was a celebrity. The creator of ‘Dolly’, the world’s first cloned animal, Dr Harry Griffin, assistant director of the Roslin Institute in Scotland, UK, was in country, as part of the India UK Science Festival, 2002.
- First Among Unequals (Pioneer, Digvijay Singh, Jan 21, 2002)
Dalits do not have a recorded history. A mass of 250 million outcasts comprising the untouchables and tribals are grappling with history and survival at the turn of the millennium.
- Net Worth (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 21, 2002)
The virtual space of the internet seems to be getting more interesting by the day.
- Kakinada Port: A Difficult Transition (Business Line, Ch. R. S. Sarma, Jan 21, 2002)
The AP Government finds itself in a piquant position as its first attempt at privatisation of a port has run into rough weather.
- Caromatic Flavours (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 21, 2002)
The automobile industry may have driven itself into a cul-de-sac in the more prosperous regions of the globe.
- Whither Farm Credit? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 21, 2002)
THE KHARIF SEASON is estimated to have yielded a record grain production of 105 million tonnes and with prospects now looking bright for an excellent rabi crop as well.
- Economics: Beyond The Definition (Business Line, K. Gopalan, Jan 21, 2002)
AS EARLY as 1932, Lionel Robbins said in The Nature and Significance of Economic Science that a century earlier J. S. Mill had stated that the definition of a science had invariably not preceeded but followed the creation of the science itself.
- Railways Shelves Variable Tariff Plan For Petro-Products (Business Line, Hema Ramakrishnan, Jan 21, 2002)
"The Railway Ministry's plans have come to naught following the decision amongst state-owned oil companies to maintain the status quo on the distribution arrangements for two years after the dismantling of the administered pricing mechanism (A PM).
- Cutting Flab (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 21, 2002)
TAMIL NADU is perhaps the first among the States to emulate the Centre by setting up a single-person Commission to suggest ways to downsize the Government.
- Currency: The Seductive Demon (Business Line, C. Gopinath , Jan 21, 2002)
SO much of a nation's psyche, honour, and fortunes are tied up with its currency.
- Down A Middle Path (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 21, 2002)
In Kashmir, we need to defeat terrorism through democracy.
- Enron: Will It Re-Define Business-Govt Links (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Jan 21, 2002)
IT IS inevitable that the collapse of Enron should have created a series of aftershocks on the political and economic environment of the US.
- Energia: A Proud Concept In Power Management (Business Line, Alex Abraham, Jan 21, 2002)
WHEN Matsui Takamura first handed over to me the annual report of the Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc., I paid little attention to it.
- Fraud And God (Indian Express, Renuka Narayanan, Jan 21, 2002)
A famous cartoonist-writer came up to me on Pongal night at a popular Delhi hangout called Rick’s. We were a large, gregarious table of journos, writers and people in the book business, enjoying the post-party party of the launch of a new author.
- Realty May Get Access To Overseas Borrowings (Business Line, Shaji Vikraman , Jan 21, 2002)
THE Government is considering a proposal to lift the ban on use of proceeds from `external commercial borrowings' (ECBs) for investment in real estate and property development, signalling a major policy shift.
- The General's Sly Refrain (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jan 20, 2002)
As expected, it has taken only less than a week to unravel the jihadi magic played by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.
- Those Inbetween Lines (Pioneer, Ramesh C Shukla, Jan 20, 2002)
What is a secret? It is a fact which is communicated to a person, at a time, with the injunction (generally disregarded both by the giver and the taker) that it be not conveyed further.
- Insecure In The Middle (Telegraph, MUKUL KESAVAN, Jan 20, 2002)
Once, in the Sixties, being middle class meant ironed clothes to wear, enough to eat, a newspaper to read, a watch to tell time by and, perhaps, a scooter to ride to work.
- Place In The Sun (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 20, 2002)
A successful foreign policy has to be driven by a vision. The makers of the policy must be guided by an overarching concern about the country’s status in international affairs.
- Fundamental Faultlines (Pioneer, Rajeev Deshpande, Jan 20, 2002)
Yossef Bodansky ranks as one of the pre-eminent names in the study of terrorism.
- For Peace That Passes Terrorism (Pioneer, Cecil Victor, Jan 20, 2002)
The perceptible change in tone and urgency among the leading protagonists of the war against terrorism - the US and Britain - and the consequent increase in pressure on Pakistan to take meaningful action against terrorism.
- Colour Me Black (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 20, 2002)
Colour blind? Certainly not. They know the colour white when they see it.
- The Fuse Gets A Bit Longer (Hindu, KESAVA MENON, Jan 20, 2002)
It appears that the state of lessened hostility between the Israelis and the Palestinians, fragile though it is, could continue for a while.
- Action, Not Words (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 20, 2002)
As expected, United States' Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Delhi began and ended on a cordial note.
- Rumblings From Rome (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 20, 2002)
Within less than a month of the euro's launch, the E.U. applecart has been well and truly upset by Italy under Silvio Berlusconi.
- After Gujarat Earthquake: Some Building Blocks Towards Safety (Indian Express, Arun Bapat, Jan 20, 2002)
ANNIVERSARIES of tragic incidents are normally observed by paying homage to the victims.
- Let's Not Ease The Pressure On Pakistan (Pioneer, Sumant Dhamija, Jan 20, 2002)
All of America's immediate short term objectives in respect of Afghanistan achieved, and Pakistan, basking in the afterglow of international attention and flush with funds, will now shift its focus completely to Kashmir.
- It's Time To Draw The Line (Hindu, NEENA VYAS , Jan 20, 2002)
Privately, political parties across the spectrm concede that the LoC as the International border is the only feasible solution to the Kashmir issue.
- A House For Mr Advani (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 20, 2002)
Union home minister LK Advani has at last been persuaded to move out of C 1\16, Pandara Park, the modest quarters which have been home to him, wife Kamala, daughter Pratibha and son Jayant for over 31 years.
- Those Inbetween Lines (Pioneer, Ramesh C Shukla, Jan 19, 2002)
What is a secret? It is a fact which is communicated to a person, at a time, with the injunction (generally disregarded both by the giver and the taker) that it be not conveyed further.
- Fundamental Faultlines (Pioneer, Rajeev Deshpande, Jan 19, 2002)
Yossef Bodansky ranks as one of the pre-eminent names in the study of terrorism.
- The General's Sly Refrain (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jan 19, 2002)
As expected, it has taken only less than a week to unravel the jihadi magic played by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. Going by the reaction to his January 12 speech, the whole world seems to be in a mood to give the General a standing ovation.
- Disperse The War Clouds (Hindu, Rajindar Sachar , Jan 19, 2002)
To ease the tension, the Governments of India and Pakistan should withdraw the anti-people measures of stoppages of bus/train/air services and the ban on TV channels.
- All For Your Country (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 19, 2002)
Seven years ago I received an invitation to deliver a series of lectures in certain Norwegian universities. I knew no one in Norway.
- Never Say Quit (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 19, 2002)
He should have been worrying, not celebrating his 52nd birthday at his home in Mumbai’s Malabar Hills.
- Let's Not Ease The Pressure On Pakistan (Pioneer, Sumant Dhamija, Jan 19, 2002)
All of America's immediate short term objectives in respect of Afghanistan achieved, and Pakistan, basking in the afterglow of international attention and flush with funds, will now shift its focus completely to Kashmir.
- The Fact Of The Hyphen (Telegraph, Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, Jan 19, 2002)
When Afghanistan was last in the news, the military ruler of Pakistan said one thing and did another, explaining to his American mentor that “Muslims have the right to lie in a good cause.”
- Action, Not Words (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 19, 2002)
As expected, United States' Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Delhi began and ended on a cordial note.
- Left Out In The Cold, Some Warm Comfort For Pakistan’s Minorities (Indian Express, KAMAL SIDDIQI, Jan 19, 2002)
LAHORE: For Cecil Chaudhry, war hero and rights activist, the news came straight out of the blue.
- Playing The Numbers Game (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Jan 19, 2002)
Ashok Gehlot and Digvijay Singh must be congratulated for their courageous and visionary steps to put a leash on the spiralling population graph.
- For Peace That Passes Terrorism (Pioneer, Cecil Victor, Jan 19, 2002)
The perceptible change in tone and urgency among the leading protagonists of the war against terrorism - the US and Britain - and the consequent increase in pressure on Pakistan to take meaningful action against terrorism.
- The Doctor's Prescription (Hindu, C. Rammanohar Reddy, Jan 19, 2002)
The RBI has come to the cautious conclusion that certain forms of Governemnt spending have a positive impact on the economy.
- Infrastructure Growth Down To 2 Pc In Apr-Dec (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 19, 2002)
REFLECTING the general slowdown in the economy, the infrastructure index of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has registered a dismal two per cent growth during the first nine months of the current fiscal, as against 6.8 per cent during Apr-Dec.2000.
- Petroleum Deregulation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 19, 2002)
DEREGULATION OF THE petroleum sector is slated to commence in a big way with the Government reiterating its longstanding commitment to do away with the administered price mechanism (APM) for petroleum products by the end of this fiscal year.
- Self-Awareness (Business Line, A. B. Shivkumar , Jan 19, 2002)
OFTEN, knowledge about one's strengths and weaknesses, special abilities and latent talents may be observed by others, yet remain unrecognised by the individual concerned.
- Holding Back The Give-Aways (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Jan 19, 2002)
FOR the first time in several years, a concerted effort is being made to phase out or scrap the incentive provisions in the income-tax code. First, the Parthasarathy Shome panel was set up to advise on tax policy for the Tenth Plan.
- Rabi Oilseeds Output Set To Recover (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 19, 2002)
OUTPUT of rabi oilseeds is set to stage a modest recovery this year, according to the Delhi-based VMA Oilseeds Research and Development Institute (VORDI).
- The Unaccountables (Indian Express, Sunil Jain, Jan 19, 2002)
Scanalised by how Arthur Andersen could destroy thousands of e-mails and paper documents related to its audit of Enron and the energy major’s more than unconventional accounting methods?
- Rain Of Death (Indian Express, Sukhmani Singh, Jan 19, 2002)
If at first it was like a spectacular war movie played out on a giant screen, soon it struck too close for comfort.
- For Defensible Frontiers (Indian Express, Jasjit Singh, Jan 18, 2002)
INDIA’S war against terrorism has entered the second phase since December 13.
- Pakistan's Defining Moment? (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 18, 2002)
THE REFORM AGENDA being unveiled by the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, is meticulously designed to restructure his country's society and politics.
- Musharraf's Speech And Indian Muslims (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Jan 18, 2002)
Whether the Pakistani General will follow up his speech with reforms or not, will be seen in the due course.
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