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Articles 8121 through 8220 of 22438:
- Names In The Spam! (Deccan Herald, H N ANANDA, May 27, 2006)
Spams may be irksome. Nonetheless, some of them are interesting
- Medicos Meet Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Despite the Prime Minister’s assurance of no punitive action and protection of their interests, due to the mounting pressure to call off the stir from various quarters, protesting medicos, showing circumspection, have begun parleys to decide whether . . .
- Mulayam Announces Protest On June 13 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Samajwadi party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav today announced a statewide protest on June 13 to highlight the “anti- farmer” policies of the Central Government.
- Pm Fails To End Medicos’ Strike (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
The first direct talks between the striking medicos and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday night failed. Into the 15th day of their protest, the students and the doctors decided to continue the stir, which has thrown basic health services out . . .
- Caste Doesn’T Matter (Deccan Herald, Tavleen Singh, May 27, 2006)
Nearly everyone I spoke to said issues of caste did not interest them and what they were interested in was improving their lives and ensuring that their children lived even better..
- Delhi Government's Pratibha Vidyalayas Outdo Public Schools (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
No student from these schools in Delhi has failed in this year's CBSE Class XII exams
- Don't Worry, Manmohan Tells Students (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, May 27, 2006)
But medicos to continue stir
- Aiadmk Seeks Obcs Quota (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
The quantum of reservation should remain at 27 per cent
- Quota Row: Striking Medicos Get Dollar Boost From Nris (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
The government may not be in the mood to give in to their demands, but the rich and influential NRI alumni community of AIIMS, IITs and other institutions have opened their purse strings in support of students protesting against the quotas.
- Some Mothers Do Have ’em (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 27, 2006)
Mothers are people too. If Ms Sheila Dikshit’s government in Delhi makes sure that everyone acknowledges this officially, maybe there is hope for mothers in other states too.
- Pm Meet Triggers Rethink (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Medical students spearheading the protest against the proposed 27 per cent quota for Other Backward Classes tonight began discussing whether it was time to call off their 13-day strike that has paralysed health services.
- Sc Topper Denied Entry Into Iit (Times of India, Akshaya Mukul, May 27, 2006)
If AIIMS believes only in 'institutional reservation', IIT-Delhi is half-hearted about reservation. Even as a raging debate is on in favour and against 27% reservation to OBCs in admissions, IIT-D has refused admission to M.Tech to Vivek Landge, . . .
- Q&a: 'Rushdie Is Only Indian Author To Hit Big Time' (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 27, 2006)
Bloomsbury's publishing director Liz Calder's most recent success has been the launch of the famous Harry Potter series of books written by J K Rowling. Salman Rushdie credits her with the launch of his Booker Prize winner Midnight's Children.
- Talks With Pm Fail, Medicos Continue Stir (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
A meeting of striking doctors with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday did not yield any solution in the ongoing impasse over reservation.
- "Arjun Singh Should Be Jailed Over Reservation Issue": Mulayam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Quota should be fixed on total number of seats, says CM
- We Require An Institutional Approach (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, May 27, 2006)
A report informs us that an MNA of the Patriots group and the vice-chancellor of Government College University Faisalabad had an altercation in which the two gentlemen, both with the prefix “Dr” appended to their names, exchanged the choicest . . .
- Islam And Reform (Frontline, RAFIA ZAKARIA, May 27, 2006)
On the debate that pits critics of Islam against those who seek change from within the faith.
- Deal With Nasa (Frontline, T.S. Subramanian, May 27, 2006)
Nasa chief's visit opens a new chapter in India-U.S. space cooperation.
- Unicef On Malnutrition In Children (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, May 27, 2006)
A unicef report says that South Asia has the largest number of underweight children below the age of five.
- Investment Hotspot (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, May 27, 2006)
In a short span of time, the State has projected for itself an investor-friendly image.
- Improving The Image Abroad (Dawn, Athar Osama, May 27, 2006)
In a recent article, I had outlined a case for a new partnership between the peoples of the United States and Pakistan — one that is based on political realities and an understanding of each other’s interests and not on misperceptions created . . .
- Nepal Government, Maoist Rebels Begin Talks (Hindu, Ameet Dhakal, May 27, 2006)
Focus now on conduct of constituent assembly elections
- A Democrat Of Democrats (Daily Excelsior, R K Bhatnagar, May 27, 2006)
41 years ago, independent India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru breathed his last, this day on May 27, 1964.
- When Report Cards Are Ready Reckoners (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, May 27, 2006)
The UPA government scores a ‘mixed’ report; will the PM hold a mirror to the faltering performers?
- Blair Questions Legitimacy Of Present Membership Of Unsc (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Pointing out that the international institutional infrastructure of the post second world war era does not represent the reality of 2006, British Prime Minister Tony Blair has questioned the legitimacy of the permanent membership of the United . . .
- The Divide And Rule Game Goes On (The Economic Times, C P Bhambhri, May 27, 2006)
The Constitution has been twisted and subverted to serve political interests. Politicians take refuge behind declarations of constitutional loyalty when rich electoral dividends are assured
- Hurriyat Doesn't Represent Kashmir (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 27, 2006)
The vast Gilgit-Baltistan area, comprising over 28,000 square kilometres, is both geographically and historically crucial in the contemporary context.
- Pm Reassures Striking Students Over Quotas (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met medical students striking against the government's decision to increase college quotas for lower castes on Thursday and urged them to call off their action.
- Medicos Hold Talks With Pm, Continue Strike (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 27, 2006)
The anti-reservation medicos today held their first direct talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and decided to continue their strike.
- Why Some Things Never Change At All (Deccan Herald, Sakuntala Narasimhan, May 26, 2006)
The more ‘‘advanced’’ our lifestyles become, the greater is the need to widen our awareness of different aspects of our routine — the medicines we swallow, the packaged foods we buy, the menu changes we opt for in order to feel more ‘‘westernised’’.
- Participatory Educational Programme Launched (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
A participatory educational programme, "Janbodh Karyakram", to cover 324 deprived localities of the Rajasthan Capital was launched here on Wednesday.
- Who Decides What We Should See? (Deccan Herald, Krishna Prasad, May 26, 2006)
For a nation that was only last week joyfully defending its right to watch ‘The Da Vinci Code’ regardless of the injury it may cause to the sentiments of Catholics, the silence over the blackout in Gujarat of Aamir Khan’s ‘Fanaa’ is most revealing.
- Bleak And Difficult (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, May 26, 2006)
The main blocs in Parliament have widely diverging agendas and their fractious factions are split on the basic issues of whether Iraq should be a federation or a centrally controlled state and whether Iraqis should be ruled by secular or Islamic law.
- Indian-American Is 2006 National Geographic Champion Bee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Eighth grader Bonny Jain is the topper, last year he come fourth; second and third winners are also Indian-Americans
- Mummy Behind The Camera (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 26, 2006)
by Sabeena Gadihoke is an invaluable book about a remarkable woman. Homai Vyarawalla is India’s first woman press photographer.
- 50% Seat Rise Aim In A Year (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The human resource development ministry is giving the impression that the monumental task of raising the number seats in higher educational institutions by over 50 per cent to meet the government’s quota obligations can be completed before the . . .
- One Step Forward Takes You Backwards (Deccan Herald, SUJATA RAJPAL, May 26, 2006)
If one generation gets reservation, then there should be equal and fair competition.
- Education Must Ensure Balanced Growth, Says Governor Barnala (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Presents Best Scientist of the Year award to D. Hanumanna
- Quota Implementation In One Go, Says Arjun Singh (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
In contrast to Union Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal's remark that the 27 per cent quota for OBCs will be implemented in phases from the next academic session, Union HRD Minister Arjun Singh has said it will be done "in one go".
- Is Osama Still On Top? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Bin Laden's latest tape is not only aimed at abusing the US, but also reaffirming his pre-eminence among jihadi terrorists, says Jasper Mortimer.
- Social Activism Gone Awry (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Aamir Khan's attempt to project himself as a youth icon in the wake of Rang de Basanti has not gone down well with the people of Gujarat, says Anuradha Dutt.
- Health Services Paralysed Across The Nation (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The anti-reservation protests reached a crescendo on Thursday as striking doctors in private and public hospitals across the country paralysed health services.
- Self-Rule For J&k (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 26, 2006)
Whenever Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is confronted by a seemingly intractable problem, instead of confronting the issue and forcing a solution, as is expected of leaders, he sets up working groups and committees.
- Implement Obc Quota Immediately: Pmk (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president S. Ramadoss, who is going round the country to mobilise support for reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), has demanded implementation of the quota in higher educational institutions urgently and warned . . .
- Crescent Waxes Over Oxford (Pioneer, Sunanda K Datta-Ray, May 26, 2006)
Three British Muslim youth were sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this week.
- Wither Education? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Times, May 26, 2006)
We, Indians seem to be obsessed with education, be it nursery education, school education, higher education, our minds are always teeming with ideas that can hopefully revolutionise the entire education scenario.
- Seats Of Power (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 26, 2006)
The principle of dividing to integrate is a risky one. There is no other way to describe the United Progressive Alliance government’s decision to implement 27 per cent reservations for other backward classes in institutions of higher education.
- Old Debate, New Context (Times of India, SHIV VISVANATHAN, May 26, 2006)
The recent debates around the Knowledge Commission had a certain poignancy to them. Of the two resignation letters of panel members, it was the quieter one that was more disturbing.
- Privatise Affirmative Action (Indian Express, JAITHIRTH RAO , May 26, 2006)
Our great government has decided that since they cannot improve primary and secondary education, they will have quotas in higher education both in elite government institutions (IITs, IIMs, etc) and in private institutions (except those run . . .
- Round Table Roulette (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
That Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was able to extract some dividend out of a trip that was pre-ordained to be a damp squib can be seen as a tribute to his powers of gentle persuasion.
- Can We End The Impasse On Quotas? (Indian Express, Harsh Sethi , May 26, 2006)
Is this the ‘beginning of the end’? With the UPA government now deciding to introduce a 27% quota for OBCs in all higher education institutions, starting starting 2007, this at least is what those in the forefront of the anti-quota stir are . . .
- Catching Up With Four-Year-Olds (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 26, 2006)
Proposition 82, which would fund preschool education for all California 4-year-olds, has inspired debate about the role of the state in early childhood development.
- Vip Treatment In Temples Abolished (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Best tribute to Palanivel Rajan: Karunanidhi; MLAs hail former Minister's services
- Narcotics And Empire (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The book tells the story of the origins of a dominant section of the Indian capitalist class and the rise of the city of Bombay.
- Doctors In Jamnagar Hospital Heed Kalam's Plea, Call Off Strike (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The resident doctors in the Guru Govind Singh Hospital in Jamnagar on Thursday called off their two-day-old strike in protest against the reservation policy in response to the appeal by President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, but their counterparts in . . .
- The Politics Of Reservation (Business Standard, T Thomas, May 26, 2006)
To offset centuries of discrimination that they suffered, it is necessary that the lower castes are given a head start.
- Decision Reserved (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, May 26, 2006)
A society fractured in its identity is not the creation of this or previous governments but, indeed, the legacy of many centuries.
- Tatas' African Ventures (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
The Tata Group's operations in Africa incorporate textbook ingredients for successful business overseas.
- Kalam, Pm Urge Students To Stop Stir (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, May 26, 2006)
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh today again urged the students protesting the additional quotas in education institutions to call off their strike.
- Improving Human Capital — A Role For Corporate India (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, May 26, 2006)
Instead of lamenting the negative consequences of quotas, industry captains must plough back some of their wealth to endow engineering and medical colleges so that students from poorer sections can study without forking out absurdly high fees.
- Capital Ideas In An Abridged Format (The Financial Express, T R RAMASWAMI, May 26, 2006)
In a market economy, retail investor forums must devise their own investor protection methods
- Gujarat: Breeding Ground (Frontline, PRAVEEN SWAMI, May 26, 2006)
Investigators shut down terror cells tasked with executing strikes in Gujarat, but the threat remains.
- Dawn Of Wisdom (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 26, 2006)
Mamata Banerjee has many miles to travel before she begins to convince voters there is an alternative to the Left Front.
- Rangers At Hospitals? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 26, 2006)
That two Karachi hospitals want Rangers to be deployed on their premises to prevent any mishandling of hospital staff by patients shows society’s increasing reliance on force for solving problems.
- Brand Buddha~ii (Statesman, Pradip Bose, May 26, 2006)
West Bengal communists can certainly learn a lesson or two from China on how to attract foreign investment, which in itself has nothing to do with communism.
- Devoid Of Ideas And Hope (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, May 26, 2006)
India has taken on the avatar of a dictatorial regime that sanctifies state power and gives it supremacy within the framework of a ‘democracy’.
- It's Time To Engage With Iran (Washington Post, David Ignatius, May 26, 2006)
"Only connect." That was the trademark line of E.M. Forster's great novel "Howards End."
- Quota In Private Sector Mentioned In Cmp’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Meira Kumar said on Wednesday that there was a provision in the CMP of the UPA government for reservation for SC,ST.....
- Ill-Conceived Move (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 25, 2006)
Quotas may win votes but will not help underprivileged
- Aziz Takes Stand In Saddam Trial (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
Mr Tariq Aziz, who as foreign minister was the international face of Saddam Hussein's Iraq, today made his first public appearance since the 2003 invasion as a witness for one of Mr Hussein's co-defendants.
- Apolitical Nominees? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 25, 2006)
Norms not followed in nominations to Council
- A Fair Balance On Reservations (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 25, 2006)
In deciding to come up with a law in the monsoon session of Parliament to provide for 27 per cent reservations for Other Backward Classes in Central government educational institutions, the United Progressive Alliance government has gone by the . . .
- Let's Build A Prosperous J&k: Manmohan (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, May 25, 2006)
Government reviewing cases of all detainees, including those who crossed over after violating laws
- Kalam's Advice To Students (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Wednesday appealed to students to end their hunger-strike against reservation in institutions of higher education and assured them that the Government would take care of the interests of all sections.
- Israel Must Halt Crisis Among Palestinians (Hindu, Jonathan Freedland, May 25, 2006)
If Israelis won't deal with Hamas, they could end up facing a more radical alternative: Islamic Jihad or even Al-Qaeda.
- Left Scores A Win (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 25, 2006)
With the UPA-Left Coordination Committee having announced its decision to impose 27 per cent OBC quota from June 2007 on all specialist educational institutions run by the Union Government, the "reservation controversy" has more or less been settled.
- A Very Special Festival From The Very Heart Of India (Hindu, Madhur Tankha, May 25, 2006)
It lies in the very heart of the country. And now Madhya Pradesh is making its presence felt here in the Capital with a four-day-long festival that showcases its rich culture, cuisine, art and artefacts, besides music and films.
- Rouble & Power Of Intellect (Pioneer, Dmitry Kosyrev, May 25, 2006)
Rouble is money, if you do not mind.
- Aiims Faculty To Go On Mass Casual Leave Today (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 25, 2006)
The AIIMS Faculty Association has decided to go on mass casual leave on Thursday to support the anti-quota agitation by medicos, but without disrupting the healthcare services.
- Quota And The Tamil Nadu Experience (Hindu, S. Neelakantan, May 25, 2006)
The reservation policy has produced visible improvements in the conditions of the deprived sections. However, the time is ripe for a reconsideration of the exclusively caste-based criteria.
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