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Articles 13021 through 13120 of 26693:
- ‘I Ask Myself What Exactly I Want To Do With Dance. I Want To Reinvent, Repossess It’ (Indian Express, Malvika Sarukkai, Feb 28, 2006)
Malvika Sarukkai has won acclaim in India and abroad for her Bharatnatyam performances and lecture demonstrations.
- Manmohan Singh Gets His Second (And Related) Moment In History (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Feb 28, 2006)
India’s rising stock, three years of 8% growth, a secular democracy, minority anger assuaged by Verdict 2004 — the nation can’t afford to lose this strategic opportunity
- ‘Safeguards For 65% N-Power, Talks On’ (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, Feb 28, 2006)
Underscoring the fact that the India-US nuclear deal would help meet its energy needs to power a 10% growth rate, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told Parliament that India would put “roughly 65 per cent of its total installed thermal nuclear . . .
- Master Of His Survey (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 28, 2006)
A fine opportunity for the FM to do small things to get a big payoff
- Poll Proposals: More Unrest In Bangladesh (Deccan Herald, Hassan Shahriar, Feb 28, 2006)
Bangladesh’s fragile parliament has again become tumultuous since Sheikh Hasina’s Opposition Awami League party returned to House on February 12 ending 16 months of boycott, but it may not last long, as Prime Minister Khaleda Zia . . .
- Don’T Be Afraid, For Now (Indian Express, SAUBHIK CHAKRABARTI, Feb 28, 2006)
The Economic Survey shows why our fears can be small, why FM’s chance is big
- Finding A Passage To India This Time (Christian Science Monitor, editorial, Christian Science Monitor, Feb 27, 2006)
The US has tried to cozy up to India ever since the end of the cold war, and President Bush's trip there this week has the potential to cement an alliance with the world's largest democracy. But Mr. Bush may not have all his diplomatic ducks in order.
- India, Out Of Step (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Feb 27, 2006)
As the two growing powers of Asia sort out their places in their continent and the world, India has a comparative advantage over China that it doesn't always exploit: its status as the globe's largest democracy.
- From "China Fear" To "China Fever" (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Feb 27, 2006)
China's deft diplomacy is drawing other nations to it: as a model for development, a source and destination for investment, and a trading partner.
- With An Eye On Elections, Chidambaram May Go In For Please-All Budget (Hindu, Ashok Dasgupta , Feb 27, 2006)
Comprehensive farm package to give a push to agriculture and lessen indebtedness of farmers is on the cards
Mantra likely to be growth with consolidation
More simplification in taxation structure
Exemption limit for salaried class may be hiked
- Implosions In Iraq (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 27, 2006)
Is Iraq heading towards civil war? More than a hundred people have been killed in what seems to be revenge attacks after the bombing of a key Shia shrine last week. Scores of bullet-riddled bodies were reportedly found in Baghdad alone,
- Environment Programme Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Clean Bangalore, Green Bangalore to create awareness on improving city
Rotary Clubs of Jayanagar, J.P. Nagar, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Southwest and Bangalore South, and Project Agastya are partners
Inaugural function features panel discussion
- India-Us Nuclear Deal: What’S The Echo In Washington (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
India-US Nuclear Deal: What’s the echo in Washington
- Polluted Services (Statesman, DILIP KUMAR GUHA, Feb 27, 2006)
At the time of Independence, the civil services of India had a fair reputation for efficiency, integrity and discipline.
- Bangladesh Pm Vows To Crush Islamist Militants (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia said on Sunday her government was bringing Islamist militants to justice in the wake of bomb attacks that have killed at least 30 people including two judges and wounded 150.
- "Something Is Rotten…." (Daily Excelsior, Vazeeruddin, Feb 27, 2006)
The violence characterizing protests by Muslims the world over against publication of caricatures of Prophet Mohammad, first, by a Danish newspaper and subsequently by the media in some more European countries cannot be condoned.
- Why Nobody Is Talking Of A Dream Budget... (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, Feb 27, 2006)
Although finance minister P Chidambaram would like to appear cool to how the stock market reacts to his Budget and his policy initiatives, big market players think otherwise.
- Why Should Promoters Have All The Fun? (The Financial Express, RAJEEV DUBEY, Feb 27, 2006)
The existence of concepts like ‘non-retiring directors’ in the Companies Act explains why India needs a makeover of most British or immediate post-British period laws and bring in more modern laws that are in tune with contemporary business practices.
- The Weirdest Street Name (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 27, 2006)
The results of an online poll on the wildest, whackiest and weirdest street names in the US of A was announced on February 24.
- Better Indo-Us Ties A Historical Need (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 27, 2006)
As New Delhi gears up for President Bush’s visit commencing this Wednesday, media attention is focused far too narrowly on the progress of the nuclear deal.
- After A Kashmir Winter, Some Thaw (Indian Express, ANAND K. SAHAY, Feb 27, 2006)
The roundtable conference on Kashmir, held at the prime minister’s behest last Saturday, is a breath of fresh air.
- Europe Divided Over Caricatures (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
As angry protests over publication of the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) continue in Pakistan and many other Muslim countries, public opinion in Europe remains divided on just how far governments and media organizations should . . .
- Afghan War: The Way Out (Dawn, Tanvir Ahmad Khan, Feb 27, 2006)
In a crisp editorial published on February 23, the New York Times expressed the view that “the Pakistani army has been losing the war against Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters in the northwestern frontier” because “Pakistan’s military ruler, . . .
- A Spring Of Discontent (Dawn, Syeda Abida Hussain, Feb 27, 2006)
Ashura 2006 will stand out in memory as the Ashura when ‘nazar’ and ‘niaz’ shifted from ‘halwas’ and ‘kheers’ to ‘channa pulao’. With the price of sugar crossing Rs 45 for a kilo this was perhaps inevitable.
- Bush’S Visit To India (News International, Mariana Baabar, Feb 27, 2006)
With escalation in killing of civilians by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir, fears are growing that the Chattisinghpura incident might be repeated ahead of President George W Bush’s arrival in India.
- Budget To Focus On Farm, Infrastructure (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
With the economy cruising along, the Budget is expected to give a big push to agriculture and infrastructure while carrying forward indirect tax reforms, laying down a roadmap for Goods and Services Tax, simplifying Fringe Benefit Tax and cutting deficits
- Iraq Bus Station Bomb Kills Five (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
A bomb killed five people at a bus station in Hilla, south of Baghdad, on Sunday, despite Iraqi and US leaders’ appeals for an end to days of sectarian bloodshed that have pitched Iraq toward civil war........
- China Orders Pollution Crackdown (Tribune, Ching-Ching Ni, Feb 27, 2006)
Turning a blind eye to environmental degradation could now cost Chinese officials their jobs, state media announced Tuesday. However, environmentalists raised concerns about enforcement of the new regulations.
- ‘India Doesn’T Need Us Help To Become World Power’ (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Feb 27, 2006)
Mr Richard Celeste served as the U.S. Ambassador in New Delhi at the time of President Bill Clinton’s visit to India in March, 2000. The trip, the first by a U.S. President in over two decades, marked an upswing in U.S.-India relations.
- Contempt & Its Discontents (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 27, 2006)
The Centre has empowered our democracy by allowing truth as defence in contempt of court proceedings. In a democracy, no institution can, or should, be above accountability, least of all members of the judiciary.
- Hamas Denies Suggesting It May Recognise Israel (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
WP quotes Hamas leader as saying recognition possible if occupied land is vacated
- Just A Start (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 27, 2006)
Very few triumphs are absolutely unequivocal. It is understandable that right-thinking Indians would hail the Best Bakery convictions as a triumph of justice.
- State Of The Fiscal Union (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, Feb 27, 2006)
How significant are the numbers and policy statements that will bind the finance minister’s budget speech this week? After all, this year the “budget buzz” is almost missing, as no major tax reform is expected.
- Table For Two, Three? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 27, 2006)
Hurry and the Hurriyat have spoiled what could have been a big Kashmir initiative
- Bush And India’S Insecurity (Deccan Herald, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, Feb 27, 2006)
The permanent threat from Pakistan is unlikely to feature in the “detailed and substantive” talks with Bush
- Just A Nano-Second, Mr President (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2006)
Beyond nuclear energy, India and the US must widen the scope of cooperation in science and technology to agriculture and health, says AMIT MITRA
- Peace Holds In Sri Lanka, For The Time Being (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Feb 25, 2006)
The Geneva talks represent a small, hesitant step away from a relapse into war. It is critical for Colombo and the LTTE to remain engaged.
- Do We Need Governors? (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Feb 25, 2006)
The recent Supreme Court judgment on the dissolution of the Bihar Assembly based on the recommendation of the Governor, Buta Singh, has once again raised the question whether the office of governor can be dispensed with altogether . . .
- Amnesty Urges Bush To Raise Hr Concerns In India (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Amnesty International asks US president to include extrajudicial executions, deaths in police custody, rape, torture and arbitrary arrests on his agenda for dicussion with Indian PM
- India’S Policy Towards Iran (Deccan Herald, G Parthasarathy, Feb 25, 2006)
Controversy characterises the communist parties’ support to Iran on the nuclear issue
- Lalu’S Please-All Budget (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Feb 25, 2006)
In the run-up to the Assembly elections in five states, Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav presented a please-all Budget for 2006-07 in the Lok Sabha today leaving passenger fares untouched, reducing AC-I and AC-II tier fares by 18 per cent and 10 p
- A Spineless Nation (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Feb 25, 2006)
No book I have read depressed me more than B N Tandon's PMO, Diary II The Emergency (Konark).
- Kerala Mps Flay Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Neglect by UPA Government towards State continuing: Rajagopal
Budget provides succour to common man: Chennithala
State not given its due share in sanctioning new trains: Veliyam
- Dmk Waves Green, Left The Red Flag On Railway Budget (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, Feb 25, 2006)
The railway budget has brought out the contours of a new political axis emerging between RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav and DMK leader M Karunananidhi. And this spells worry for the Congress.
- Afghan Stopover On Bush Itinerary (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
US President George W Bush will include a stopover in Afghanistan as part of his trip to South Asia starting next week, a US foreign policy expert has predicted.
- Arroyo Declares Emergency (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo on Friday proclaimed a state of national emergency and ordered the arrest of key military officers for allegedly leading a plot to topple her government.
- ‘Reformed’ Laloo Angers Foes, Allies (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
CPI leader Gurudas Dasgutpa said, “It is not the language of Laloo Babu. It is definitely the government’s economic policy. There is a big departure between the culture of Laloo Babu and the rail budget which has been overshadowed by Finance Minister P Ch
- Visakhapatnam Bypoll: Ec Officials Hold Enquiry (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Sequel to complaints of irregularities during electioneering
Election Commission of India's Observer S.K. Mendiratta and Secretary Tapash Kumar on Friday went round several areas of the Visakhapatnam-I Assembly constituency to look . . .
- Changes In Laura Bush's Programme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Pitched by the Prime Minister’s Office as a major initiative to fulfill Kashmiri aspirations and speed up the peace process, the J-K roundtable in New Delhi tomorrow has been reduced to an all-party meeting with the separatist leadership deciding to stay
- "Lalu, Representative Of Rich" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Emphasis on privatisation in budget will mean loss of jobs, says V.K. Malhotra
Minister has left behind the "kulhar," the "matha" and the "khadi" uniforms for employees
Regional imbalance in the launch of new trains alleged
- State Aims To Achieve 8 To 10 P.C. Growth Rate (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Kumaraswamy to head panel to implement Kalam's action plan
The Janata Dal (Secular)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government on Friday sought to drive home the point that its focus is on development at a faster pace.
- Apex Court's Notice To Centre, Ec (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Government and the Election Commission on a petition that challenged the Constitutional validity of a provision in the Representation of the People Act under which a person would not be disqualified . . .
- Uproar Over Muslims In Indian Army (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
Such are the prejudices that most Indians and Pakistanis grow up with about one another that they instinctively take shelter in rank stereotypes when thinking about, say, religious minorities in their countries.
- Trapped In A Logjam (Dawn, Tasneem Siddiqui, Feb 25, 2006)
For most people, Davos symbolizes the power of globalization. For good or bad, it has unleashed a process of change. Some changes are discernible, but there are many that one can barely observe.
- India, Iran And The Us (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, Feb 25, 2006)
Was it a mere concidence that US Ambassador David C Mulford almost advised India to vote against Iran (at the February two IAEA meeting) to prevent a ''devastating'' fallout on the Indo-US nuclear deal and New Delhi did the same ?
- On The Road To The Rubicon (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 25, 2006)
Semantic arguments may not seem relevant when innocent people are dying in appalling circumstances, as more than 130 Iraqis now have been, many of them dragged from their cars and gunned down in cold blood, since Sunni insurgents blew . . .
- Expectations High For U.S.-India Ties (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Feb 25, 2006)
President George W. Bush heads to India with grand visions of partnership with the world's biggest democracy, but some experts say such high expectations could lead to disappointment or even a backlash.
- U.S.-India Nuclear Deal May Prove Elusive - Hadley (Reuters, Steve Holland, Feb 25, 2006)
It may not be possible to reach a landmark nuclear agreement between India and the United States by the time President George W. Bush travels to New Delhi next week, a top Bush adviser said on Friday.
- Pak-Backed Terrorism Slackens Afghanistan Recovery (Daily Excelsior, Tushar Charan, Feb 25, 2006)
An international conference in London attended by officials of 70 countries early this month (February) ended with aid pledges of $10.5 billion spread over the next five years for Afghanistan. The amount may not be sufficient considering . . .
- On A Win-Back Trip (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 25, 2006)
The Railways have taken measures for growth in passenger and freight traffic
- Processed Language’ & Mideast Conflict (Dawn, Muhammad Ali Siddiqi, Feb 25, 2006)
IT was dawn and Ramazan’s second Friday, exactly 12 years ago today, when a Jewish terrorist, Baruch Goldstein entered the tomb of Patriarch Abraham — Masjid-i-Ibrahimi to Muslims — and opened fire on the believers as they prostrated themselves in prayer.
- Liberalisation Vs Globalisation (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Feb 25, 2006)
I have no idea whether Lakshmi Mittal will finally succeed in taking over the French steel giant Arcelor, but I am glad that he has made a bid for the company because of the controversy it has generated.
- Sikh Riots, Godhra May Be On Bush Agenda (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 25, 2006)
The nuclear deal may not be the only thing that US President Bush will discuss when he visits India.
- Nuclear Deal May Prove Elusive, Says Us Official (Hindustan Times, Tabassum Zakaria, Feb 25, 2006)
It may not be possible to reach a landmark nuclear agreement between India and the United States by the time President George W Bush travels to New Delhi next week, a top Bush advisor said on Friday.
- The India Option (Daily Times, Charles Tannock, Feb 24, 2006)
The world is beginning to notice that India has nearly the same number of people as China, plus a more benign system of government. China hawks in both India and the West dream that “strategic partnership” will link the world’s great democracies.
- Kashmiris Be Included In Settlement: Bush (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 24, 2006)
* Says Musharraf committed to reform and free and open elections in 2007
* Washington mourns the loss of innocent life in Bajaur airstrike
* Urges Pakistani patience with US-
- Bush Policies Good For India (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 24, 2006)
President George W Bush alights in Delhi on March 1 and he will be the fifth US President to visit the world’s largest democracy.
- Kazhagams Gear Up For The Clash (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 24, 2006)
In the run-up to Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, what contours will the alliances take?
- We Will Be Interested In Nuclear Power: Tata (Hindu, V. Jayanth , Feb 24, 2006)
Provided Government of India does permit private sector participation
Points to power shortage, dependence on fossil fuel
Clean safe sustainable nuclear programme welcome
Looking at pilot programme for bio fuel
- Let Them Eat Cake! (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 24, 2006)
For a leader with a reputation for getting partymen to toe the line, the response of AIADMK workers to J Jayalalithaa’s 58th birthday celebrations seems out of tune, to say the least. Despite the Tamil Nadu CM and AIADMK general-secretary’s decree . . .
- Governor To Address Joint Session (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
I have consulted Advocate-General on the issue, says Chaturvedi
Situation in Karnataka termed unprecedented
Governor says he wants to end the atmosphere of uncertainty
- Cabinet Clears Plan To Set Up Technical Varsity (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Institutions and courses directly run by the universities to remain under respective varsities
- Publication Of Final Electoral Rolls May Be Delayed (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Gopalaswami points at the ongoing verification of claims for inclusion and deletion of names
EC non-committal on date of issuing poll notification
Number of polling stations in State up by 7,000
Change in finger marking system
- Hazards On The Track (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 24, 2006)
Panel report should alert Lalu
After Lalu Prasad lost his home turf to the NDA in the last assembly election, he has been making desperate efforts to project his achievements as Union railway minister.
- China Orders Pollution Crackdown (Tribune, Ching-Ching Ni, Feb 24, 2006)
Turning a blind eye to environmental degradation could now cost Chinese officials their jobs, state media announced Tuesday. However, environmentalists raised concerns about enforcement of the new regulations.
- Pm Upbeat On Economy (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today set the road map for the Budget and the forthcoming visit of US President George W. Bush by stating that annual financial statement will tackle the issue of indebtedness of small farmers and the country’s . . .
- My Work Is My Strength: Manmohan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
"My authority derives from my performance record"
No shadowy organisations interfere in Congress administration
UPA's track record has made Indians proud
Questions over UPA authority divert focus from real issues
- Indian Political Parties Fighting Over Iran Issue (Daily Excelsior, Indu Prakash Singh, Feb 24, 2006)
The general secretary of the Samajwadi Party, Amar Singh, in an interview with a TV news channel, revealed that UP chief minister, Mulayam Singh Yadav, is in constant touch with CPI (M) and leaders of other regional parties to move . . .
- Bihar’S Loss Proves To Be Railways’ Gain (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 24, 2006)
Lalu Prasad shows how good a CEO he is with numbers
Bihar may have lost its Lalu Prasad but the railways have found him — some would say India is in a win-win situation.
- City’S Wrongs (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 24, 2006)
A makeover of Calcutta’s image has now been put on hold. The left-run Calcutta municipal corporation has decided that hawkers are here to stay on the city’s pavements.
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