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Articles 10721 through 10820 of 22438:
- `Orissa Let Down By Its Intelligentsia' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Mar 22, 2006)
The main reason (for Orissa's backwardness) is lack of proper planning in development of some sectors. Those participating in the decision-making process don't have a clear vision. — Mr D. K. Mohanty, Lecturer in Political Science at Rayagada . . .
- 200 Criminals Surrender In Bihar (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
The state administration headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today persuaded over 200 criminals in Supaul and Madhepura to lay down their arms and join the mainstream. Following the path of non- violence they surrendered before the police.
- The Megapolis You’Ve Never Heard Of (Deccan Herald, Jonathan Watts, Mar 21, 2006)
Chongqing is the fastest-growing megapolis on the planet. Its population is already bigger than that of Peru or Iraq
- Trendy Talk? Whatever! (Hindu, Sheila Kumar, Mar 21, 2006)
Tweaking proper words just to be high on the trend-o-meter — not really music to the ears
- Storytelling For Children (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Gintara, a pre-school in Bangalore, is once again organising its annual holiday workshop.
- Farmers Can Cheer; Co-Op Loans To Be Cheaper Soon (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Raining goodies on agriculture sector, the State Budget has created a sort of record in farm credit by proposing to reduce the interest rate on farm loans being disbursed through co-operative societies....
- Ls Clears Union Budget (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Responding to demand for withdrawing eight per cent excise duty on packaged software, Chidambaram said that customised software continued to get tax exemption and hence, it would not affect the growing software industry.
- Miscellany (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
The making of a comedian
- Biz Classes In Singapore: Sp Jain Gets There Before Iim-B (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
The SP Jain Centre of Management (SPJCM) is set to become the first Indian business management school to start classes here when it opens its doors next month.
- Music Can Create A Good Society, Says Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
President presents the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2005
Undertake mission to achieve unity of minds'
`It would reduce conflicts and terrorism'
- Mysore Striving Hard To Attract Young It Professionals (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Will those who are just out of college shift to a laid-back city?
What experts say
`Brand Mysore' offers immense scope for indoor and outdoor group activities
The city should shift its focus to adventure sports
It has a lot to offer IT professiona
- ‘Even The Social Construct Of Gender Is Unequal’ (Deccan Herald, Shruba Mukherjee , Mar 21, 2006)
"Women are biologically more susceptible to HIV infection than men." - Archana Tamang
- Azad Skeptical On Kashmiris’ Return (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today said the Government will have to verify whether the Kashmiris, who have reportedly expressed their willingness to return from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), have undergone change of hearts or were trying to . . .
- Tourist Season: Traders' Delight, Citizens' Nightmare (Hindu, D. Radhakrishnan, Mar 21, 2006)
People are unhappy that environment, civic amenities will be affected
- Village Vistas (Hindu, V. Gopalakrishna, Mar 21, 2006)
Right from the title given to the book, the author has brought in a lot of novelty in this novel.
- History Of Saiva Siddhanta Tradition (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Mar 21, 2006)
Presents the philosophy of the southern school of Saivism from a historical standpoint
- Literature, Identity And Culture (Hindu, LAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAN, Mar 21, 2006)
Focusses on the history of social and cultural practices in Tamil Nadu in the context of colonial modernity
- 15 Million New Jobs In State By Next Decade, Says Cii (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Survey stresses on initiatives to better employability of graduates
- Economic Interests And Foreign Policy (Business Line, Bhanoji Rao, Mar 21, 2006)
Foreign policy, like monetary or fiscal policy, should be seen as the means to ensure jobs for the millions.
- America By Choice (Business Line, R. Sundaram , Mar 21, 2006)
It cannot be gainsaid that the current state of warm relations between India and the US reflects the sentiments of the public, including the educated middle class.
- Bush Briefs Australia Pm On India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush has briefed Australian Prime Minister John Howard on a U.S. nuclear deal with India in a move seen as groundwork by Canberra for a possible policy change to allow uranium exports to India.
- Bangalore Talent Lures Start-Ups In High Tech (International Herald Tribune, Saritha Rai, Mar 21, 2006)
Twenty young engineers, mostly from the Indian Institute of Technology, India's premier technology school, peer into computer monitors in the no-frills office of Read-Ink Technologies, a start-up company housed in a small building in the bustling . . .
- Bush's Quest To Be A Great War President (Hindu, Gary Younge, Mar 21, 2006)
In his bid for popularity, the President ignores the warnings of his backfiring democracies in favour of bloody war.
- Prison With A Difference (Tribune, Upneet Lalli, Mar 20, 2006)
Recently I had an opportunity to visit prisons in Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad. I realised that prison administration that responds to challenges head on, can be changed and can contribute effectively to a better society.
- Daughters At A Disadvantage (Tribune, S.S. Johl, Mar 20, 2006)
Hindu Succession Act change doesn’t help them
- Still An Unequal World (Telegraph, SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE, Mar 20, 2006)
When Wahida Prizm of Rajouri led the passing out parade at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, she made headlines for being the first woman officer to do so in the history of the defence medical services.
- Hush-Hush Talks To Maoist Pact (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Mar 20, 2006)
Following secret talks in Delhi, Nepal’s seven-party alliance for democracy and the Maoists have finally come to an understanding over a programme of mass agitation for the restoration of democracy.
- Ratios And A Ray Of Light (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 20, 2006)
It is said that a ray of hope is all that’s needed to light the way ahead. In India, which has repeatedly failed to correct its appalling sex ratio, community action in an unknown village near Ludhiana may be that first beam.
- Sunil Jain: Bypass For The Health Sector (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Anyone who’s met Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, if only at a public lecture, as I have, cannot but be impressed by what he’s . . .
- Cpi(m)'s Kerala Crisis (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 20, 2006)
Which coalition wins the May assembly elections in Kerala matters a lot to those vying for power in the state, but not for anyone else. For, politics in Kerala is like football — both contenders carry on a ferocious rivalry, have devoted fan followings .
- China Should Curb Investment In Next Five Years (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
China should continue to curb investment growth in certain industries in the next five years and boost consumer spending to avoid economic ‘‘instability,’’ the nation’s development planning chief said.
- People's War (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Mar 20, 2006)
Even as people are killed by naxalites, a popular movement against them is gaining momentum in parts of Chhattisgarh.
- Overwhelmed By A Guest (Frontline, Bhaskar Ghose, Mar 20, 2006)
George W. Bush's recent visit to India is a clear instance of hospitality being accepted and then turned inside out.
- Three Under Observation For Bird Flu (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
While no case of bird flu in humans has been reported in the country, three people have been admitted to the district hospital in Jalgaon, including a doctor, with complaints of fever. The doctor complained of fever after an egg broke in his hands.
- Angkor Vat And Much More (Statesman, Nivedita Ganguly, Mar 20, 2006)
“Temple fatigue’’ gripped my husband and me on the third day of our tour of Angkor Vat.
- Heed This Fatwa (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 20, 2006)
This is one fatwa against terrorism which deserves to be admired. For, if followed in letter and spirit it can usher in sanity in the present world.
- Rich In China Warned Of Growing Rate Of Hepatitis Diseases (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Wealthy Chinese have been cautioned by doctors to reduce alcohol and animal fat intake to combat hepatitis diseases, as nearly one in every 10 Chinese is a hepatitis B virus carrier.
- "Minorities Appeasement A Crime Against Society" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
BJP against minorityism: Advani
- Pakistani Muslim Emerges As Britain's King Of The Ring (International Herald Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
The young Asian women, with diamond studs in their noses and bindis on their foreheads, stood by the boxing ring of the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, their cellphone cameras at the ready.
- A University Created Over Cyberspace (Hindu, Ramya Kannan , Mar 20, 2006)
How Sevalaya linked up with Stanford for rural varsity project
- China For Closer Trade Ties In Asia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Beijing, New Delhi will set the tone for the beginning of the Asian century: Bo Xilai
"We can learn from Indian experience in software, education," says the visiting Minister
China does not enjoy cutting edge in the manufacturing sector
- A New Twist To The Growth Debate (Hindu, N. Ravi, Mar 20, 2006)
It is ironic that the economy should have entered a new, higher growth phase when reforms in the conventional sense appear to be in the pause mode. Can the economy coast along with a reform-less growth?
- Negatives That Can Slow Down China's Growth Momentum (Hindu, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, Mar 20, 2006)
Both democracy and demographics favour India in the long run
Fifty per cent of India's population is under 20 years and people in this age group are likely to face the future with confidence.
- If Bill Has His Way, H-1b Gates Will Open (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 20, 2006)
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates is among those lobbying for a substantial increase in the number of H-1B visas that would benefit Indian techies and others hoping to work in the US. Another linked proposal up for ...
- Pressure On Afghan Refugees (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 20, 2006)
While so far the residents of the Katcha Garhi Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar have managed to resist government pressure to vacate the settlement, it is uncertain how long they will be able to ward off the move to close down the camp.
- Decision On It Sector Expansion To Be Announced Today (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Shankarlinge Gowda stresses need to offer quality education
- Development Of Varsity From Next Academic Year (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Master plan has received approval of the State Government: Sayeda Akthar
- High Court Cj All Praise For Sonia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Women urged to play an active role in Lok Adalats to help reduce pendency of cases
- ‘Ban Diclofenac, Save The Vulture’ (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Mar 20, 2006)
Three-time Green Oscar winner and internationally-acclaimed environment and wildlife film-maker Mike Pandey has been crusading for vultures — which are hurtling towards extinction
- To Bring Crime Graph Down, Nitish Offers ‘Carrot’ For Bihar Criminals (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
After showing the “stick” to hardened criminals in Bihar, the Nitish Kumar government has now offered them a “carrot” in the form of a “lucrative” surrender and rehabilitation policy.
- A Solitary Hawker (Deccan Herald, V C Bhaskaran , Mar 20, 2006)
Like Wordsworth's 'Solitary Reaper', some scenes and lines of memorable lyrics stir strong feelings
- Us-Iran Talks Could Be Diplomatic Breakthrough (Jordan Times, Peter Mackle, Mar 20, 2006)
While US officials played down the importance of eventual talks with Iran on Iraq, analysts said they could be a significant start towards defusing a generation of US-Iranian hostility.
- “A Concert That Cannot Be Held In Tehran” (Cato Institute, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 20, 2006)
Gathered under a large banner that read “Iran Freedom Concert” were the leaders of the Harvard Republicans and Democrats, the campus gay-rights advocacy group (BGLTSA), and the conservative magazine (The Salient), among many others.
- A Spiritual Caravan (Deccan Herald, JAYALAKSHMI K, Mar 19, 2006)
Interspersed with scholarly descriptions and heavily researched, the translation of this book allows a wider audience to enrich their lives.
- ‘Fleshing’ It Out (Deccan Herald, VIJAY NAMBISAN, Mar 19, 2006)
The author manages to render the protagonist’s character very real despite the latter’s perversity.
- Revisiting Thurber (Deccan Herald, JANARDHAN ROYE, Mar 19, 2006)
Janardhan Roye, visited the Thurber House on a recent trip to the US. Thurber was one of the world’s most celebrated authors as well as a cartoonist.
- More Art Than Craft, This (Deccan Herald, N Pankaja, Mar 19, 2006)
The translators of the book have gone beyond the orthodox tradition of translation to create poetry in their own right.
- Goa To Make Hiv Test Mandatory For Marriage Registration (Indian Express, RAJU NAYAK, Mar 18, 2006)
The Goa government decided today to make the HIV test mandatory for the registration of marriage.
- For Now, Rahul Should Stay In The Gurukul (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 18, 2006)
As a hack who likes to believe I have my ear to the ground, I have spent the past few weeks wondering if we are finally witnessing the long-awaited launch of Rahul Gandhi. There have been many false alarms so we need to be careful when predicting . . .
- You’Re Burning Calories Right Now (Deccan Herald, Janet Cromley, Mar 18, 2006)
The point to keep in mind about calorie estimates is that they’re useful for comparing activities....
- Cabinet Reshuffle In A Week, Says Prime Minister (Daily Times, Sajid Chaudhry, Mar 18, 2006)
Rules out early elections
* Says Pakistan wants stable and peaceful Afghanistan
* Launches Khushhal Pakistan Fund
- Vote For Moderates At Polls: Musharraf (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Wants quake loans converted into aid
Vows to rebuild houses before next winter
- Making It Less Taxing For Institutions To Educate (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Mar 18, 2006)
If a trust or a society exists solely for educational purposes and it runs an educational institution, its income will be that of the educational institution and, therefore, exempt from income-tax.
- Decoding The Smoke Signals From A Bush Fire (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 18, 2006)
It is generally recognised that the US will be the sole superpower in what is heading to be a unipolar international system. But will the rest of the world accept this position, wonders the book The Second Bush Presidency: Global Perspectives. For, there
- Labour Reforms: Go Beyond Mere Rhetoric (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Mar 18, 2006)
Labour reform increasingly appears to be like the proverb on the weather. Everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything about it. As hope seldom triumphs over experience, policymakers must realise there is no way central laws can . . .
- Revisiting The Centre-State Divide (The Financial Express, NK SINGH, Mar 18, 2006)
The recent India Today Conclave focused on the theme of India tomorrow:
- Social Justice Milestones (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
The State government is keen on ensuring that the benefits of growth percolate to the weaker sections. There have been a number of incentives and concessions given to farmers who constitute the bulk of the State's population. The government has also . .
- Population Explosion In India (Daily Excelsior, Ramesh Pandita and Meenakshi Koul, Mar 18, 2006)
In modern day world population of any country plays a pivotal role in deciding the destiny of that particular country and what a country and countrymen need is prosperity and development in order to lead a healthy and prosperous life.
- Gender Sops (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 18, 2006)
In a rare display of ministerial concern for the girl child, the Union Human Resources Development ministry has exempted single girl children from paying tuition fees from classes six onwards in Kendriya Vidyalayas.
- On Record (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 18, 2006)
We have made great strides in transforming America’s relationship with India, a major power that shares our commitment to freedom, democracy, and rule of law. — President George W Bush, in a National Security Strategy report.
- 'We Have Established An Investor-Friendly Atmosphere' (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Mar 18, 2006)
Interview with Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister of Haryana.
- Bird Flu Awareness Campaign Launched In Jalgaon (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
The district adminstration here has started a special health education campaign in the region's four bird flu infected zones to create awareness among the locals about the disease.
- Ruling, Oppn Mlas Join Hands To Highlight Corruption (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Not satisfied with, what they called, ‘casual and generalised’ reply of Abdul Aziz Zarger, all MLAs of National Conference today staged a walk-out from the Assembly when Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives was responding to the queries . . .
- China Turns To Nuclear Power To Fuel Growth (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, Mar 18, 2006)
Over the next 15 years, China is planning to increase its nuclear power capacity four-fold. For, its burgeoning economy has led to a gargantuan appetite for energy.
- Trial By Media Is Rough But Useful (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 18, 2006)
THE HEAT is off the United Kingdom's Culture Secretary, Tessa Jowell, following her separation from her husband in the wake of revelations about her family's financial . . .
- Vaccines For An Influenza Pandemic (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Mar 18, 2006)
Two companies join forces to make the manufacturing process more efficient.
- Queen's English? How Do You Spell That? (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Mar 18, 2006)
Clever party jokes about Indian and Chinese English may soon become a thing of the past thanks to a new generation of native British university students who struggle to write correct English
- Social Activists Felicitated (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
Special Secretary to YSR among those honoured by AICMED
- Haryana Government Presents A Deficit Budget (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
ALL that remains, now the dead are cremated and the television cameras have begun to disappear, are the detritus of the terror: the fragments of metal and chemical residue laid out on forensic analysts' tables in New Delhi; the video images of the bomber
- Hc Asks Police To Protect Prime Property In B’Lore (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 18, 2006)
The Haryana Government has decided to raise bus fares in the State to partly compensate the losses suffered by Haryana Roadways in the wake of spiralling oil prices, Finance Minister Birender Singh said while presenting the State Budget for . . .
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