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Articles 6221 through 6320 of 10500:
- A Clean Image Is His Biggest Asset (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Nov 27, 2005)
Nitish Kumar was a much sought after and much publicised man last week.
- The Way To The Fast Track (Hindustan Times, Nandan Nilekani, Nov 27, 2005)
In a seminal article in the Harvard Business Review in 1994, the late Peter Drucker gave a very convincing argument why large and successful companies often fail after a long and triumphant run.
- Left Denounces Centre's Policies (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
Congress should remember that it cannot run government without Left support: Bardhan
- Entire Nation Is With You: Kalam Tells Quake Survivors (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
"When god is with you.... Who can be against," President A P J Abdul Kalam told the quake survivors of Tangdhar area and assured them that the entire nation is with them in this hour of crisis.
- Welcome Urbanization (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Nov 27, 2005)
Chief Minister of West Bengal Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharya has welcomed foreign businessmen to invest in urban development of the state.
- `Recycle Wastes To Protect Environment' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
Intensive use of chemical fertilizers had undesirable effects on the environment and to counter this farm wastes should be recycled, speakers stressed during a day-long training programme conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Vamban, near here recently
- Nabard Envisages Rs.498-Cr. Credit Flow In Potential-Linked Plan For Nagapattinam Dt. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 27, 2005)
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected a credit flow of Rs.498 crores under the potential-linked credit plan (PLP) for the district for 2006-`07.
- Cane Turns Sweeter (Tribune, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 26, 2005)
The Haryana Government has raised the support price for early varieties of sugarcane by Rs 18 a quintal to Rs 135.
- Award For ‘Operation Green Kargil’ (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Nov 26, 2005)
The Army’s efforts to conserve the flora and fauna on the rocky heights of the Kargil, Dras and Batalik have borne fruit. Not only has the Army made the heights green but also honoured the personnel responsible for it.
- Benefit From The Fringes (Indian Express, SATYA PRAKASH, Nov 26, 2005)
There have been reports of the government agreeing to take a second look at Fringe Benefit Tax norms in the budget exercise. FBT was contentious from the day it was introduced, so it is welcome news that the government is willing to consider . . .
- Rs. 30-Crore Regulator Planned At The Mouth Of Kolleru Lake (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Forest and Environment Secretary submits report to Ministers
Government to seek Rs. 600-crore loan from external agencies
There is a possibility of bringing 45,000 acres under cultivation
Strict implementation of GO No. 120 sought
- A Word For Volunteers- Ii (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar sums up the orientation-cum refresher course for NSS programme officers held in the University of Kashmir
- India’S Bastille (Hindustan Times, Khushwant Singh, Nov 26, 2005)
The storming of Jehanabad jail on the night of November 13 reminded me of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which triggered off the French Revolution.
- 'Ease Govt Control For India’S Growth’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 26, 2005)
President A P J Abdul Kalam on Friday said complex governmental procedures and policies have “stunted” performance in several areas and suggested their “reformulation” in legislature, executive and judiciary.
- Restoration Of Bihar's Fortunes (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Nov 26, 2005)
The electoral outcome in Bihar has surprised pundits and destroyed many a myth, but it is far from novel in the message the people have sought to communicate.
- Can Bihar Rise From The Ashes? Determined Political Push Is Crucial (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 25, 2005)
The new government that takes over in Bihar must make up for the time the State has lost — and pushed to the bottom of the table in many a parameter — by building up a fast, reliable, instant, effective network for delivery of services and . . .
- New Card Game (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 25, 2005)
The Reserrve bank of India's guidelines for credit card operations come as a timely intervention in a crucial component of the Indian banking system's operations, this time from the viewpoint of the consumer.
- A Word For Volunteers - I (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar, Nov 25, 2005)
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar sums up the orientation-cum refresher course for NSS programme officers held in the University of Kashmir
- Icici Bank Starts $1.8 Bln Share Roadshow (Reuters, M.C. Govardhana Rangan, Nov 25, 2005)
ICICI Bank, India's second-largest lender, kicked off roadshows on Thursday for a $1.8-billion share offering to feed an expected surge in demand for loans in Asia's third-largest economy.
- Three Gazetteers To Be Brought Out To Mark `Suvarna Karnataka' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 25, 2005)
Volumes to mark the 50th anniversary of the reorganisation of the State
- Science And Technology Research – International Battle For Brain Is On – Here Are Reasons Why India Is Losing Badly And Has Little Chance (India Daily, Balaji Reddy, Nov 25, 2005)
India has finally realized that real battle is going on in research and development in science and technology.
- Mission 2007: Every Village A Knowledge Centre (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Nov 25, 2005)
Convergence and synergy among the numerous on-going as well as emerging programmes is needed to provide knowledge connectivity to every village of India by August 15, 2007. While the green revolution helped improve the productivity and production of rice,
- Not Just A Rural Affair:farming Must Get Globally Integrated (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 24, 2005)
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has done well to suggest a group of ministers to formulate a new farm package. The best technical advice needs to be processed by a bunch of responsible politicians for it to become implementable policy.
- Support The Creative Self-Empowered (Hindu, Rajeev Sethi, Nov 24, 2005)
Helping the talented poor cope with the new global markets will bring more meaning to our education, and help us pay back the debt for our hugely privileged and subsidised training. Citizens must support and express solidarity with what is increasingly be
- What Should India Do? (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Nov 24, 2005)
India must take the US and the EU to the dispute panel over rice, cotton and dairy subsidies.
- U.N. Reports Some Reduction In Afghanistan's Opium Output (New York Times, WARREN HOGE, Nov 24, 2005)
Afghanistan made some progress in cutting back opium poppy cultivation in the past year but is still in danger of becoming a "narco-state," the director of an annual United Nations survey said Wednesday.
- Howard Holds Talks With Musharraf, Shaukat; (Pakistan Observer, Sharafat Kazmi, Nov 23, 2005)
Australia has called for a peaceful settlement of Kashmir issue acceptable to both Pakistan and India and the Kashmiri people. This was stated by the Australian Prime Minister John Howard while addressing a joint news conference with Prime Minister Shauka
- Ilo Moots Work Place Norms For It, Bpo Sectors (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Nov 23, 2005)
The ILO specialist lamented that while risks triggered by degradation of indoor environment were pronounced in the case of sectors such as mining, metals, foundries and agriculture, buildings, which may appear fancy from outside, could also fail to protec
- Lanka: New Beginning, Old Problems (Deccan Herald, S Murari, Nov 23, 2005)
N ow that Mahinda Rajapakse of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has taken over as the fifth president of Sri Lanka
- Parliament Faces A Winter Of Discord (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Nov 23, 2005)
At least 50 legislative measures are scheduled for introduction or consideration in the winter session of Parliament, opening today. But this appears a tall order, given the confrontationist mood of the Opposition.
- Data Protection — A Win-Win For All Stakeholders (Business Line, Uttam Gupta , Nov 23, 2005)
With data protection in place, we will not only avoid all the pitfalls of the present regulatory environment, but also reap a host of potential benefits for the economy and society. It will be a win-win for all.
- Admires Pak Role In War Against Terror (Pakistan Observer, Sharafat Kazmi, Nov 23, 2005)
Australia has called for a peaceful settlement of Kashmir issue acceptable to both Pakistan and India and the Kashmiri people.
- New Iraq Strategy: Stay In Hot Spots (Christian Science Monitor, Scott Peterson, Nov 23, 2005)
Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
FALLUJAH, IRAQ – As US Marines battle insurgents in a string of towns in Iraq's western Anbar Province, they are applying lessons learned from their experience in Fallujah: Flush out insurgents, then stay
- Vanishing Trees (Times of India, G K GUPTA, Nov 23, 2005)
I couldn't finish my official work in the town where I had already spent two hectic days. My stay had to be extended with little to do in the intervening Sunday.
- Saarc: Action Is Primary (Dawn, Muhammad Zamir, Nov 23, 2005)
THE 13th Saarc summit has come and gone. We have had a week of extraordinary security, lots of meetings at various levels, and as expected, a declaration reaffirming various steps that are expected to lead towards greater South Asian unity.
- Target To End World Trade Talks Still 2006 - India (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 23, 2005)
Rich and poor countries are still aiming to wrap up the Doha Round of negotiations on a new global trade agreement by the end of next year, India's Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said on Tuesday.
- We Are What We Don't Eat (Hindu, ANAND SANKAR, Nov 23, 2005)
Scientists have no right to irrevocably change the genetic makeup of a species, says veteran biologist Arpad Pusztai, who has bravely campaigned against GM foods for decades
- Verdict For Governance, Says Nitish (Indian Express, Varghese K George, Nov 23, 2005)
It was his day all along and there was no reason for understatement. After making a clean sweep of Bihar, defeating Laloo Prasad Yadav so decisively, Nitish Kumar could well have afforded a few good soundbites. But he knew better.
- I Am Putting Back My Pistol (Indian Express, PRAKASH JHA, Nov 23, 2005)
What Laloo Prasad Yadav did during fifteen years of his ‘reign’ was nothing new. He was just trying to perfect the ploys of democracy, like the Congress has been doing for 58 years in India.
- People's Caravan Campaign Against Wto Agreements (Hindu, Staff Reporter , Nov 23, 2005)
The People's Caravan, or the Citizens for Justice, Dignity and Food Sovereignty, is busy consolidating popular opinion against attempts to make developing countries sign agreements on agriculture, services and intellectual property rights by the World Tra
- Pakistan Regrets `Evasive Response' Of India (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Nov 23, 2005)
"Repetition of reference to Gilgit and Baltistan is uncalled for"
- Need To Build A Scientific Temper (Greater Kashmir, Showkat Rashid Wani, Nov 23, 2005)
The system of education we have available here is not adequately equipped to bring out the best from us. We need some radical changes to instill a spirit of inquisitiveness in the knowledge seekers.
- Howard Hails Indo-Pak Efforts (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Nov 23, 2005)
India and Pakistan have made progress in resolving the Kashmir issue as a result of engagements between the leaders of the two countries, visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard said here today.
- Feature - Time Runs Out For Animal Survivors Of Pakistan Quake (Reuters, Robert Birsel, Nov 22, 2005)
Pakistani farmer Shabir Naqvi lost six members of his family in last month's earthquake, among them his wife, daughter and father.
- Hong Kong Ministerial — Time To Restore Faith In Wto (Business Line, Harish Anand, Nov 22, 2005)
Greater trade offers enormous opportunities for human development.
- Wto Ministerial In Hong Kong (Daily Excelsior, K R Sudhaman, Nov 22, 2005)
The Left parties have raised some valid concerns on the WTO talks as the developed countries increasingly bulldoze their way particularly on the crucial agriculture negotiations. Their concerns on India's negotiating position on the Doha round ....
- Kalam Puts Forward Five-Point Agenda To Increase Gdp (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 22, 2005)
'Farmers should be empowered to earn more through value addition to produce'
- India Will Not Succumb To Any Pressure: Nath (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 22, 2005)
India will not succumb to pressure from any country in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations, Kamal Nath, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, said at a meeting with the Left parties on Saturday.
- Leveraging It To Ensure Energy Security (Business Line, Pradeep Roy, Nov 22, 2005)
Energy is a key building block for sustaining any nation's socio-economic development. In his address to the nation on the eve of the 59th Independence Day, the President, Mr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, highlighted the importance of managing energy security.
- Of Love And Betrayal (Hindu, NEELA PADMANABHAN, Nov 22, 2005)
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- Ratnasiri Wickremanayake Appointed Sri Lankan Premier (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 22, 2005)
New leader holds Sinhala hardline position and hawkish views on the ethnic problem
- A South Asian University? (Hindustan Times, Kanti Bajpai, Nov 21, 2005)
In his speech at the SAARC Summit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed that the region set up a South Asian University
- Royal Nerd? (The Financial Express, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 21, 2005)
At a recent CII summit on marketing, the young Congress MP, Jyotiraditya Scindia,
- Avian Flu A Catastrophic Epidemic In China Now - National Alert Sounded In China For Bird Flu (India Daily, Preeti Singhani, Nov 21, 2005)
China is on national emergency on the Avian Flu as scores of deaths are coming from the interior of China.
- Biodiversity Board To Help Farmers Protect `Pundikai' Tree (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2005)
The tree found in the Western Ghats region is on the brink of extinction
- Why Have Infrastructure Reforms Failed? (Hindu, V. Ranganathan, Nov 21, 2005)
Lack of a strong internal constituency to blame for poor performance; paucity of resources is another major constraint
- Kalam Way To Robust Karnataka (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2005)
In his special address to the joint session of the Karnataka legislature to mark the Suvarna Karnataka celebrations, the president focussed on transforming the State into an economic powerhouse by the turn of the decade.
- Parliament Session Set To Be Stormy (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2005)
The winter session of Parliament beginning Wednesday is expected, by all accounts, to be stormy with the Congress-led coalition facing a determined Opposition in the wake of the ....
- Full Text Of President's Speech (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2005)
President A P J Abdul Kalam addressed the members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in Bangalore on Sunday. What follows is the complete text of the speech.
- Missing The ‘Should’ For The Trees (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2005)
To save forests, and the Tribal Bill, use the Employment Guarantee Act
- Of Emissions And Expletives-By A C Tuli (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 21, 2005)
Imagine this. One fine morning when you settle down with your morning newspaper, the very first thing that your eyes clap on his boxed news item on the front page,
- Challenges Before President Rajapakse (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 21, 2005)
Mahinda Rajapakse, in his self-defined role of architect of a "new Sri Lanka," has to balance several contradictions. These arise from the polarised mandate and his political allies.
- Fractured Island (Tribune, Shastri Ramachandaran, Nov 21, 2005)
The emergence of Mr Mahinda Rajapakse at the helm of the state and government in Sri Lanka marks a clear break with the tradition where a dynasty or a dominant family held the highest political office.
- The Future Of Rivers (Deccan Herald, Asim Ranjan Das, Nov 21, 2005)
The inter-linking of rivers will help to control floods and drought. A cheap inland river transport system is possible too.
- "India Will Not Succumb To Pressure" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 21, 2005)
Kamal Nath assures Left parties in discussions on Hong Kong WTO meet
Left for re-introduction of Quantitative Restrictions on imports
Says that health and education must be kept out of the talks
- Rss Chief Tells Hindus To Produce More Kids, Day Later Madhya Pradesh Govt Decides Against Two-Child Norm (Indian Express, Milind Ghatwai, Nov 21, 2005)
A day after RSS chief K S Sudarshan asked Hindus to produce at least three children, even 17, to keep the demographic profile intact, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Babulal Gaur decided to do away with the two-child eligibility norm that debars people....
- `Political Row No Setback To Infosys Biz Plans' (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Nov 20, 2005)
"It is as good as somebody claiming that the sun rises in the West. If Mr Gowda claims that the crow is white, I cannot help it."
- Pakistan, India Agree To Improve Joint Patrolling On Border (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 20, 2005)
Pakistan and India have agreed to improve joint patrolling at border areas.
- Cwc To Store Gold Too At Its Warehouses — Facilities At Two Locations In Every State (Business Line, Our Bureau, Business line, Nov 20, 2005)
THE next time a farmer goes to deposit his produce of wheat or potatoes at a Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) godown, he may do well to carry his gold as well.
- India Races To Put Thug And Murderer Members Of Parliament Behind Bars (India Daily, Sudhir Chadda, Nov 20, 2005)
Indian mafia backed by Indian industrialist oligarchs control the politicians.
- Haryana Buffaloes To Get It Tag (Tribune, Geetanjali Gayatri, Nov 20, 2005)
After departments and land records, it is the turn of buffaloes to get the IT bug in Haryana.
- Difficult Decisions (Hindu, SHALINI UMACHANDRAN, Nov 20, 2005)
AS a child Sue Elliot cherished her "chosen-ness" — the idea of being picked out by her adoptive parents from a roomful of angelic little babies.
- Long March To A Narcostate-Jeremy Seabrook (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 20, 2005)
In the 2005 UN Human Development Index, Afghanistan stands 175th out of 177 countries. Less than 30 per cent of the population is literate, and life expectancy is below 45 years.
- Eight Pc Growth Target For 11th Plan Feasible: Planning Comm (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2005)
Planning Commission today said the 8 per cent annual growth target for the 11th five year plan for 2007-12 was "feasible" to achieve on a sustained basis.
- Daunting Tasks Ahead For Rajapakse (Deccan Herald, S Murari, Nov 19, 2005)
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse of the ruling United People’s Freedom Alliance, who has scraped through one of the closest elections...
- Goa’S Ore Turns Fodder For China (Tribune, Shiv Kumar, Nov 19, 2005)
Beyond the deceptively placid beaches of Goa dumpers and excavators are furiously ripping apart the verdant state’s bowels for iron ore to fill China’s insatiable appetite for iron ore.
- Nabard Potential-Linked Plan Envisages Credit Flow Of Rs.785.98 Crores For Thanjavur District (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 19, 2005)
Priority given to farm sector with major portion of credit allotted for agriculture Priority to agricultural sector with thrust on crop production
- Falling Farm Incomes, Growing Inequities (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Nov 18, 2005)
Health spending in the average farm household is double that on education each month. Millions of India's farm households are in dismal shape. Even as the number of billionaires grows at the other end of the spectrum.
- Least Polluting Countries Will Be Hit The Hardest (Hindu, Ian Sample , Nov 18, 2005)
The change in climate will exacerbate the problems poor countries face from disease, because bacteria spread more rapidly causing greater contamination of food and water.
- Issues Before The Ministerial (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Nov 18, 2005)
The WTO talks will focus on agricultural subsidies and services. There may be some surprises at the last moment
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