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Articles 10321 through 10420 of 22438:
- Udf Promises Growth, Social Justice (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Front manifesto adopts the slogan `Developed Kerala, no-poverty Kerala'
- Wanted: More Girls In Maths And Science (Tribune, MARGARET WERTHEIM, Apr 01, 2006)
On Saturday, hundreds of girls will flock to the California Institute of Technology to celebrate the joys of science.
- Metro Rail: Mou Signed With Japanese Bank (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Centre signs accord for a loan of Rs. 1,795 crore
Only the CCEA approval awaited for the project
Kumaraswamy says State Cabinet will decide on route alignment
Says State Government has no intention to cause inconvenience to people while . . .
- Help Usher In Yet Another Golden Era In State, Jayalalithaa Urges Voters (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Apr 01, 2006)
Chief Minister kick-starts election campaign at Saidapet
- O, In What Sweets Dost Thou Thy Sins Enclose! (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 01, 2006)
Sweets with sweets war not, joy delights in joy, sang the Bard in a sonnet.
- Amid Protests, Rice Acknowledges U.S. Errors In Iraq (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Friday the United States had probably made thousands of errors in Iraq but defended the overall strategy of removing Saddam Hussein.
- 5 Bills Passed In Assembly (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Apr 01, 2006)
Last day of the first budget session of Congress-led coalition Government today saw the ruling party members and supporters protesting in the Assembly, castigating the Ministers and casting serious aspersions on each other. While the PDP MLAs . . .
- World Of Values (Statesman, MOHIT CHAKRABARTI, Apr 01, 2006)
Education today is going through stresses and strains. This is all the more alarming with the decline in values.
- Aiims Exam Case: Four Doctors Held (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
The anti-corruption wing of the CBI has arrested four government doctors – three from JIPMER in Pondicherry and one from Madurai Government hospital – in connection with the leakage of question paper in the entrance test
- A New Culture Brews (Hindu, ANIMA BALAKRISHNAN, Apr 01, 2006)
With their groovy music and hip crowd, coffee houses are hardly about coffee any more
- Us Immigration Debate: For Latino (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Apr 01, 2006)
Shuffling her feet in her Garden Grove home last weekend, Mariela Muniz stared into the carpet and suffered, as teenagers do, the silent deliberation of her parents.
- Requiem For Buta And His Career (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Apr 01, 2006)
Assuming that Buta Singh’s career as a politician has come to an end, it is permissible to look back on his rise as a prototype of Indian politicians of our times.
- A Bit Of Positive News (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 01, 2006)
Step up efforts for AIDS cure
- Pink City Wows Prince (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Admires the renovation of 250-year-old temples Prince Charles is an "international patron'' of the Jaipur Virasat Foundation, which has launched heritage conservation work in the entire city with the support of UNESCO
- The Emerging Profile Of India (Dawn, Tayyab Siddiqui, Apr 01, 2006)
Prior to the advent of new millennium, political pundits and economic experts had predicted that the 21st century would be the Asian century.
- Condoleezza Rice Visits Britain Amid Protests (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice began a two-day tour of cities in northern Britain amid tight security on Friday following protests from Muslim groups and pupils at a school she is due to visit.
- Quakes, Aftershocks Leave 66 Dead In Iran (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Three strong earthquakes and several aftershocks jolted western Iran overnight, killing at least 66 people and injuring about 1,200 others, state television reported on Friday.
- Iran Shadow On Indo-Us N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Apr 01, 2006)
A senior member of the US Congress on Thursday cautioned India's Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran that "occasional episodes of conflict" might undermine vital Congressional support for the US-India civilian nuclear agreement.
- Varsity Seeks Alternative Dates For Tnpcee (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Conduct examination either on May 18, 19 or on May 20, 21
25 exam venues also counting centres for Assembly poll on May 8
No time to prepare centres for exam after counting votes
All-India Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Entrance Examination . . .
- Hollow Promises (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 01, 2006)
Had it just been a promise to provide free colour television sets to households that do not have one if voted to power, we could have laughed away the DMK's election manifesto for the coming Assembly poll in Tamil Nadu. But since the DMK has chosen . . .
- Kashmir Folk Tales Told In Oriya (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Apr 01, 2006)
An attempt to spread cultural ethos of Kashmir society
- Interviews On For Scholarships Of Strathclyde University (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Campus Abroad, a consultant for overseas education, will conduct interviews for scholarships of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE), Strathclyde University, U.K., from April 1 to 15 in Chennai.
- Constitutional Council Clears Job Law (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Apr 01, 2006)
Jacques Chirac likely to promulgate the controversial legislation
- Murthy Among Winners Of Leadership Award (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Award to Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE in the business category
- Mother Tongue: Quashing Of Notification Sought (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
The managements of private educational institutions on Friday told the Karnataka High Court that the language policy enunciated by the State Government was vague on the definition of mother tongue.
- Focus On Elementary Problems (Pioneer, KPS Gill, Apr 01, 2006)
Confronted with a rising tide of violence in wide areas across the country, there is much talk today of the need for development, political and land reforms, and the social emancipation of long-neglected populations in areas of persistent or . . .
- Bangalore Metro Rail: Mou Signed With Japanese Bank (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Centre signs accord for a loan of Rs. 1,795 crore for the execution of the project
- Indiramma' Scheme To Benefit 2.50 Lakh People (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Programme to be launched today
Rs. 212 crores will be spent on laying of roads
605 classrooms will be built under the programme
Supplementary nutrition will be provided to 2,842 people
- Engaging India’S States, The Stanford Way (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Apr 01, 2006)
As state sector reforms now hold the key to our growth strategy, it is critical to forge consensus
- Diamer-Bhasha Dam To Bring Prosperity: Pm (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam will usher in an era of prosperity and development in Northern Areas and NWFP as billions of rupees will be spent there and thousands of job opportunities will be created.
- India And The Gulf — Cementing Ties (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Mar 31, 2006)
With the political and business environment in the West deteriorating for them, many Arab countries have begun to look East. And India is an attractive destination.
- Chilean Honour For Siddharth Varadarajan (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Conferred with Bernardo O'Higgins Order
The Ambassador of the Republic of Chile, Jorge Heine, conferred the prestigious Bernardo O'Higgins Order on Siddharth Varadarajan, Deputy Editor of The Hindu , at a function here on Thursday.
- Towards Biosecurity In Agriculture (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Mar 31, 2006)
India urgently needs a national agricultural biosecurity system to strengthen the ability to prevent pandemics. This will help safeguard the income and livelihood security of farm and fisher families.
- Hiv Among Young Adults Declining: Study (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
No significant decrease in north
Data analysed in 4 southern and 14 northern States Fall in prevalence among women Lack of surveillance sites in north
- Rs. 88.52-Crore Draft Plan For Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Approved (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Primary and secondary education receives the major share
Grants to Panchayat Raj institutions is Rs. 13.71 crore
Housing gets an allocation of Rs. 5.43 crore
- Ilo Project To Curb Child Labour In Mahabubnagar (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The project will also be implemented in Hyderabad and Kurnool
Measures to improve the income of families of child labourers will be taken up
Child labourers over 14 years will be given training to take up self employment schemes
- `Tamil Nadu Ranks Third In The Country In Software Exports' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Conference and exposition on `Intelligent E-Learning Systems, 2006'
- Two Universities To Launch Project On Tamil Software (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Agreement in this regard to be signed soon
Anna University and Tamil University will join together and launch a project for preparing software in Tamil, said D.Viswanathan, Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, here on Wednesday.
- A Tale Of Two Indias (Tribune, Dr Mohan Dharia, Mar 31, 2006)
Need for an integrated policy
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently announced the formation of the National Mission for the Renewal of Urban Centre having a population above one million.
- A Serenade To Gujarat (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Mar 31, 2006)
The curtain would appear to have been drawn finally on the Best Bakery case.
- E-Seva, The Citizen-Friendly Face Of E-Governance (The Financial Express, S SADAGOPAN, Mar 31, 2006)
A key component of e-governance is to provide governments with a citizen-friendly face.
- Pak Backing Jihadi Group In Lanka: Ltte (Hindustan Times, PK Balachandran, Mar 31, 2006)
The Pakistani intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is backing a Muslim terrorist group called "Jihad" in Eastern Sri Lanka, the LTTE's ideologue and chief peace negotiator, Anton Balasingham, charged on Wednesday.
- Chinese Pm Supports Nuke Plan (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Chinese premier Mr Wen Jiabao’s support for India’s nuclear power generation indicates that China is positioning itself globally on the issue, so as not to be isolated in the nuclear club.
- The Legacy Of Historic Mewar (Pioneer, Vinayshil Gautam, Mar 31, 2006)
Some princely states of India, especially the Rajputanas, were far more dynamic and benevolent than what is commonly believed, says Vinayshil Gautam
- Ale And Hearty (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 31, 2006)
The story of how beer was discovered is history. Remembering the nutritional value of beer, however, has prompted a Belgian organisation to push for replacing fizzy drinks in schools with light ale.
- Coaching Manual (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 31, 2006)
Distance learning in India's B-Schools will never be the same again. In faraway Zimbabwe, when Sourav Ganguly-Greg Chappell fracas first erupted, it was not just the media that went into a fluster; management gurus at home smelled an opportunity, . . .
- What Makes Sushil Modi Angry? (Pioneer, Mohan Guruswamy, Mar 31, 2006)
Right since the formation of the Indian Republic, Bihar has been financially neglected by the Centre, says Mohan Guruswamy
- Stop The Charge Of Red Brigade (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Mar 31, 2006)
Government will have to show greater determination and better planning if the Maoists are to be defeated, says Kalyani Shankar
- This Brigade Will Charge India Into Glory! (The Financial Express, VIVEK BHARATI, Mar 31, 2006)
The contribution of IT and BPO sectors to India’s economy is much bigger than its export achievement or the brand equity in foreign markets that has raised India’s economic profile abroad.
- Low On Long-Term Vision For Economy (Business Line, S. Srinath, Mar 31, 2006)
The Budget is not merely an accounting function but must lay down the economic vision of the government to achieve long-term growth.
- Another Quota (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 31, 2006)
There is only one reason for the existence of certain institutions of higher education — the promotion of academic excellence.
- Manmohan Singh Likely To Visit Brazil (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 31, 2006)
The first formal India-Brazil-South Africa forum meeting in September
- ‘Three Million’ March Against French Law (Tribune, John Lichfield, Mar 30, 2006)
In the biggest anti-government protests for at least a decade, more than 200,000 people marched through the streets of Paris to protest against controversial new employment contracts for the young.
- Aiming High (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 30, 2006)
Armed forces as a career
IT has been several years now since the officer and other personnel shortages faced by the armed forces have been highlighted, and some efforts made towards alleviating the problem.
- Nation Salutes Female Pilots (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Mar 30, 2006)
The Convention ceremony of the 116th General Duty (Pilots) Course at the College of Flying Training, PAF Risalpur Academy, held on Tuesday, had a distinct feature. Aviation cadets who received Bachelor of Science degrees included a pioneering . . .
- Young At Heart (Deccan Herald, Anselm Brito, Mar 30, 2006)
It's the attitude to aging that keeps a person young, irrespective of their age
- The Price Of Efficiency (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Mar 30, 2006)
While some jobs are lost, new jobs are created. But those who get the new jobs are not necessarily the losers
- Hiv Rate Dips In South India (Deccan Herald, KALYAN RAY, Mar 30, 2006)
Though India is generally perceived as a nation that will have the world’s largest pool of HIV patients in a few years overtaking South Africa, the prevalence of HIV has gone down in four southern states in the last four years, medical researchers claim.
- Pathetic Condition Of Urdu Schools (Deccan Herald, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, Mar 30, 2006)
Enlightened education should be ensured for the Muslim community
- Budget Approved Amid Walkout (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
10 per cent interim relief for government staff; Rs. 10 crore more for Circuit Benches
- Khyber Agency Fighting (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 30, 2006)
Another example of how religion can be exploited for petty purposes and can lead to death and destruction can be seen in what happened in Khyber Agency on Monday and Tuesday.
- Indian Ministry Says Kashmir Doesn’T Need Self-Rule, Autonomy (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 30, 2006)
* Says violence level in Kashmir has declined considerably
* Major leadership of militant groups eliminated
- J-K:peace Seems To Be On Its Way To Kashmir, Azad (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
With Pakistan welcoming India's latest offer of a treaty of peace, security and friendship, peace seems to be finally coming to Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said today.
- Politics Should Be Kept Out Of Education (Daily Excelsior, Umashankar Joshi, Mar 30, 2006)
There is a crippling contradiction in Indian society between visionaries in different spheres and routine politicians. While routine politicians are concerned with political business as usual, visionaries try to go beyond routine.
- Indian Team Studies Eclipse (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
An 80-member team from India comprising of students and astronomers conducted a series experiments during the total solar eclipse here. Excitement was writ large on the faces of the young students, who won a competitive online test that earned . . .
- Plight Of People Of Chitral (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 30, 2006)
One cannot imagine what life must be like for those who live in Chitral during the harsh winter months — from December to April — as they are virtually cut off from the rest of the country.
- India — Monuments And Museums (Daily Times, Razi Azmi, Mar 30, 2006)
Rajasthan gained infamy in 1987 when, in the village of Deorala, the widowed Roop Kanwar performed sati under controversial circumstances burning herself to death at her husband’s funeral pyre, watched by over 100 people.
- Life's Not Suffering, It Is Bliss (The Economic Times, Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda, Mar 30, 2006)
A housewife has sent all her children to school and is cleaning her house. She hears the door bell and opens the door. Two preachers are at the door and ask her whether they can have a few minutes with her to teach her how to live her life eternally.
- Musharraf Pledges To Develop Balochistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Says he will chair all investment conferences
* Inaugurates Islamic bank in Karachi, gas supply project at Gwadar
- Students Find `Heritage Walk' From Mud Fort To Temple Useful (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Students of History Department at K.G.S Arts College, Srivaikundam, carried out a `heritage walk' from the mud fort at Srivaikundam to the nearby Sri Kailasnathar Temple, recently.
- Hiv Count Down In South, Says Report (Hindustan Times, Sanchita Sharma, Mar 30, 2006)
In a big boost to the Government’s AIDS control programmes focusing on awareness and condom use, HIV infection rates are down by a third in south India, reports the international medical journal The Lancet.
- Watch How The East Is Being Won Over... (The Financial Express, AJAY KHANNA, Mar 30, 2006)
Recently, at a conference in Delhi, Malvinder Singh, the young CEO of Indian multinational, Ranbaxy Laboratories, was asked to list the one most important factor for creating a successful multinational firm. Malvinder’s response:
- 25 Per Cent Govt School Teachers Bunk Classes (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Mar 30, 2006)
The goal of universalisation of primary education in India cannot be accomplished by increased budgetary allocation alone.
- Entire Balochistan To Get Gas: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Vows to do away with sense of deprivation; says locals to be employed at Gwadar port
- Don't You Wish You Were A Tn Voter? (Pioneer, K Venkataramanan, Mar 30, 2006)
DMK promises free colour TVs, rice at Rs 2 per kg ---- Desperate to return to power in Tamil Nadu, the DMK on Wednesday released a highly populist election manifesto that included an astounding promise to provide colour television sets . . .
- Chile Supports India's Bid For Permanent Seat In Unsc (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Chile has affirmed its support to India's candidature for a permanent seat in the expanded UN Security Council as the two countries discussed various issues, including reform of the world body.
- Not Quite ’68 (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 30, 2006)
In the land of revolutions, it is tempting to regard it as yet another. But the 2.6 million people who took to the streets in France on Tuesday, disrupting schools and transport in a nationwide strike, were not trying to effect revolutionary social change
- Beginning Again (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 30, 2006)
Definitions can wreak havoc on principles and provide a hundred escape routes for those who want them.
- Blossoming Mutinies In Kashmir (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Mar 30, 2006)
India-Pakistandétenteis transfiguring the structure of power within Jammu and Kashmir, sparking off an energetic struggle amongst political groups.
- Good, Bad, Ugly (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 30, 2006)
If one goes through some of the recent proceedings of
the State Legislature one will find that these echo the trends prevailing chiefly in mainstream politics and administration.
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