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Articles 12021 through 12120 of 22438:
- Back To The Wto Doha Round (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Feb 06, 2006)
The good thing about the Davos meeting is that it has straightaway injected a sense of urgency into the negotiating process. A detailed, though informal, timetable is being circulated of what has to be accomplished and by when.
- The Need To Look Beyond Gdp (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Feb 06, 2006)
The point is not the replacement of GDP growth rate by the growth rate of educated rural population but to question age-old shibboleths, and look for alternatives. That kind of questioning, and the tolerance of such questioning are the basic . . .
- Towards Corruption Free Society (Daily Excelsior, Tahir Khurshid Raina, Feb 06, 2006)
The change of guards in the State at the political level brought a glaring change in the issues to be addressed by the Government. The new incumbent Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad as the Chief Minister of the State has come up with the slogan of good governance.
- Uk To Aid Iran’S Nuclear Studies (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
In a controversial decision, a British University has agreed to train engineering students from a notorious Iranian nuclear research centre in an attempt to plug a hole in its finances, a media report said today.
- Kashmir Has A Great Future: Kalam (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 06, 2006)
"Energy independence has to be the country's first priority"
``Kashmir has a great future. There are tremendous opportunities for development and during my recent visit to Kashmir I can see the commitment of the people for a developed future,' . . .
- Egypt’S Nobel Winner Asks Islamists To Approve Book (Tribune, David Hardaker, Feb 06, 2006)
Naguib Mahfouz, Egypt’s Nobel Prize-winning author, is seeking permission from the country’s highest Islamic authorities to publish one of his most controversial novels, a move which has staggered friends and colleagues who see . . .
- My Days In Chandigarh (Tribune, KTS Tulsi, Feb 06, 2006)
I came to Chandigarh at the age of 10 in 1957. My school, college, law studies, failures and achievements, hopes and disappointments, struggles and successes were all at Chandigarh. The best of friendships and the greatest of heartbreaks were made and ...
- Buckling Buta (The Week, Debashish Mukerji, Feb 06, 2006)
It was a judgment the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in Delhi had been awaiting with dread. Last October, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court called the decision to dissolve the Bihar Assembly on May 23, 2005 ‘unconstitutional’, . . .
- Periodic Overhauling Of Syllabi (Daily Excelsior, Neeta Sehgal, Feb 06, 2006)
Writing textbooks in India's recent past has been an exercise fraught with controversy.
- J&k Has Great Future: Kalam (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam today said Jammu and Kashmir has a "great future" with "tremendous opportunities for development" and the commitment of the people to it.
- Maoist Strike Paralyses Life In Nepal (Press Trust of India, Shirish B Pradhan, Feb 06, 2006)
A general strike called by Maoist rebels in Nepal to disrupt the upcoming local body polls paralysed normal life across the Himalayan Kingdom with educational institutes and businesses remaining close on the first day of the week-long stir today.
- English University To Train Iranian Nuke Pupils (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
In a controversial decision, a British university has agreed to train students from an Iranian nuclear research centre in an attempt to plug a hole in its finances, a media report said on Sunday.
- Follow Up (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 06, 2006)
Educating the child will help in eradicating child labour
The Supreme Court has done well to remind the Centre and the State governments of their obligation to completely eradicate child labour in the country.
- Musharraf Says Peace Linked To Kashmir (Dawn, Tahir Naqash, Feb 06, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday called upon the Indian leadership to take advantage of the atmosphere in the wake of the Oct 8 earthquake and resolve the issue of Kashmir in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiris.
- Nepal Grinds To Halt As Rebel Strike Takes Effect (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Feb 06, 2006)
Hundreds of soldiers and riot police guarded government buildings and patrolled deserted streets across Nepal on Sunday, the first day of a week-long general strike called by the Maoist rebels.
- Supreme Justice (Indian Express, WENDELL RODRICKS, Feb 06, 2006)
The Supreme Court rejecting a high court order on same sex relationships? Get me outta here! Am I dreaming or wot? Says a lot for Chief Justice of India Y.K. Sabharwal, and Justices C.K. Thakker and R.V. Raveendran.
- Rising Water Threatens Great Temples (Hindu, Robin McKie, Feb 06, 2006)
The most important threat involves the widespread planting of sugarcane
Swedish engineers are building a vast drainage system
- "Ours Is A Fight Against Terrorism" (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Feb 06, 2006)
Mahendra Karma, the key figure behind the anti-Maoist civilian initiative, says the Maoists are now on the `defensive.' Excerpts from a recent interview in Hyderabad:
- Nepal Rejects Un Appeal On Booths (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Feb 06, 2006)
The Nepal government on Sunday rejected UN’s appeal and decided to have polling booths in schools for the February 8 municipality elections.
- Making Of Independent Governors (Indian Express, Jagmohan , Feb 06, 2006)
Over the years, much criticism has been levelled against the manner in which a few governors have acted in discharge of their constitutional functions. They have been accused of playing a partisan role and favouring the Centre.
- Action Plan For Higher Education In Kerala Soon (Hindu, G. Krishnakumar, Feb 06, 2006)
Talks with all stakeholders before finalising the plan
- Grey Water Recycling Needs Only Simple Technology (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 06, 2006)
Widespread use will help cut the demand for water, say experts
A boon for those maintaining gardens
Even a small patch of land is enough
NGOs want corporation to involve them
- Never-Ending Narratives (Hindu, MAITREYEE SAHA GANAPATHY, Feb 05, 2006)
The Inheritance of Loss is about poverty and patterns that repeat across generations, says Kiran Desai.
- Mplads Should Not Be Scrapped (Tribune, Puran Singh Yadav, Feb 05, 2006)
The objective of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is to facilitate developmental works with an emphasis on the creation of durable community assets in MPs’ constituencies. It can also be sanctioned for disaster relief.
- Promoting The Reading Habit (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Feb 05, 2006)
Book buying is not common. Prices are too high for most people. Publishers are cautious, and most of them are reluctant to publish serious books. Normally, they will print no more than a 1,000 copies of any title, and often only 500, . . .
- Danish Cartoons: Provocative And Perverse (Dawn, Robert Fisk, Feb 05, 2006)
This is not an issue of secularism versus Islam. For Muslims, the Prophet is the man who received divine words directly from God. We see our saints and prophets as faintly historical figures, at odds with our high-tech human rights and freedoms, . . .
- Another Milestone In Pak It (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Feb 05, 2006)
A Pakistan IT firm – TRG – having presence in countries like the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has established its office in Manila. It was inaugurated by the President of Philippines.
- Crossing Boundaries (Hindu, PAROMITA PAIN, Feb 05, 2006)
Fiction is about journeys of imagination into the lives of others, says Beverley Naidoo.
- Wide Canvas (Hindu, Sonya Dutta Choudhury, Feb 05, 2006)
Poor peasants. Uncaring chess players. A small boy who gives up the joy of toys to buy a chimta for his grandmother. Premchand's protagonists are classic figures that we've all grown with, in short stories scattered across school curriculae.
- Revitalizing Aes In Hilly Areas (Daily Excelsior, Dr M P Gupta, Feb 05, 2006)
The hilly areas including Jammu & Kashmir State, Himachal Pradesh, North-Eastern States the sub-Himalayas and the Western Ghats regions commonly known as ''Phari-Prant'' constitute about 22 per cent of total geographical area and contain 9 per cent ...
- Some Prime Ministerial Initiatives (Indian Express, N K Singh, Feb 05, 2006)
There is a raging controversy on how ‘‘weak’’ is the Prime Minister. Fresh from Davos, this is a bit bizarre because India was being felicitated by the global community as the emerging economic power and the relative strength of India vis-a-vis China . .
- Joint Venture Would Serve Defence Needs (Daily Excelsior, Brig. (Retd.) S.N. Sachadeva, Feb 05, 2006)
In the capital's trade fair grounds at Pragati Maidan, Defexpo 2006 opened on February 1.
- Twilight Of The West (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 05, 2006)
Niall Ferguson From the Daily Telegraph © Niall Ferguson
The author is Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University www.niallferguson.org
- Nepal Grinds To Halt As Rebel Strike Takes Effect (Reuters, Gopal Sharma, Feb 05, 2006)
Hundreds of riot police guarded government buildings and patrolled deserted streets across Nepal on Sunday, the first day of a week-long general strike called by the Maoist rebels.
- Pitfalls Of Imitating The American Dream (Indian Express, SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI , Feb 05, 2006)
Does good literature teach us anything about what constitutes good economics? Prevailing punditry on economic reforms says no.
- Kalam Mission Is To Get Nurses Their Due (Deccan Herald, R Akhileshwari , Feb 05, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam now has a new mission that will ensure that the profession of nursing will not only get its due respect but also nurses will be empowered to attain positions of power in medical profession. Driven by his mission, . . .
- America Unplugged (Hindu, RUMINA SETHI, Feb 05, 2006)
IN today's globalised climate, the former colonies have ended up as the neo-colonial empire of the United States, complicit in global give and take, economic hegemony, and . . .
- Literary Odyssey (Hindu, KAUSALYA SANTHANAM, Feb 05, 2006)
Sivasankari on the Knit India project and the manner in which it will deepen our understanding of the country. Excerpts from an interview...
- Not Frightened By Threats, Says Rajapakse (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Feb 05, 2006)
"There is nothing to hide in the peace process. The Government is not forcibly bringing about a solution"
Special programme of national integration launched to build greater amity and trust
President promises transparency in the new peace process
- Rs.50 Lakhs For Special Schools (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
School in Thiruvananthapuram to be made a State institute
- National-Level Seminar On Impact Of New Economic Policy (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
The Department of Economics of Periyar University will conduct a two-day national-level seminar on the impact of New Economic Policy on the Indian Economy on Monday and Tuesday.
- "India Will Not Be The Same Without Salesians" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 05, 2006)
He heads an organisation that is dedicated to serving the youth. Which explains the rather youthful demeanour of this respected leader of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Rector Major Pascual Chavez, who is in India for the centenary of the community's presenc
- Fable For Our Times (Hindu, NIMI KURIAN, Feb 05, 2006)
John Boyne, author of a book that looks at the Holocaust from a child's perspective, says there is no subject that is `inappropriate' for children.
- Graphic Graffiti (Hindu, Aditi De, Feb 05, 2006)
Like a photograph, a brilliant drawing or a graphic impression can prove more eloquent, more potent and memorable than a thousand words. Poet-graphic artist Arun Kolatkar's offering — in visuals sans words this time — makes one do a double take . . .
- Different Journeys And Destinations (Hindu, SOMA BASU, Feb 05, 2006)
Tabish Khair's latest anthology grew out of a casual lunchtime discussion with two of the other editors. "We started talking of Asian and African travel texts, and we listed almost 20 between the three of us. Later, research took us to a hundred, . . .
- What About Safety In Public Spaces? (Hindu, KALPANA VISWANATH, Feb 05, 2006)
The responsibility for preventing violence against women lies with society as a whole, not with women alone. A safety audit was conducted in Delhi to check its safety parameters.
- Capturing Life In All Its Hues (Hindu, LAKSHMI KANNAN, Feb 05, 2006)
In her poem, "Of Magic and Men", Shanta Acharya writes about the wave of "miracles" that swept across Hindus all over the world, when deities "drank milk" that was lovingly given by the devotees. It received a kind of media coverage that lulled . . .
- Global Nature Of Protest (Hindu, Mike Marqusee, Feb 05, 2006)
A look at the significance of February 15, 2003.
Many demonstrators who hoped to deter the invasion of Iraq probably underestimated what they were up against ... ."
- Educating Mr. Modi (Hindu, Kalpana Sharma , Feb 05, 2006)
No one seems to care about providing appropriate sanitation facilities for women.
- To Teach Is To Learn Twice (Hindu, ANUKRITI PANDEY, Feb 05, 2006)
An enriching teacher-student equation need not entail some sort of a succumbing to pressure on the part of the teacher
- Private Militia In Balochistan Must Disarm: Musharraf (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
President unveils four-point solution to crisis;
condemns blasphemous cartoons
President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Friday denied any military operation in Balochistan but said that the private local militia must disarm and stop hampering . . .
- `Our Wto Negotiations Are Mainly About Making Russia An Equal Participant In Global Trade' (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Feb 04, 2006)
It is important that we complete the negotiations with India on Russia's WTO accession. We are sure that our fast accession would be in India's interests, too, because Russia honouring its agreed commitments would mean better and broader access of Indian
- Kalam On Charm Offensive In Philippines (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam, who became the first Indian head of state to visit the Philippines in 15 years, today charmed a cross section of this country's population with his deep observations about a range of issues including nursing, . . .
- Kalam Favours 33 Pc Reservation For Women In Parliament (Press Trust of India, Pallab Bhattacharya, Feb 04, 2006)
With the budget session of Parliament less than two weeks away, President A P J Abdul Kalam today strongly pitched for 33 per cent seats for women saying the fairer sex can do social justice.
- My Father’S Last Testament (Tribune, Inder Vidya Vachaspati, Feb 04, 2006)
We the two sons of Swami Shraddhanand were in the first batch of students when Gurukul Kangri was established by our father. There was still one year for our graduation.
- Lessons In Education (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 04, 2006)
Sex scores over history
IT is a curious reflection on our priorities and values that academia and authorities are more preoccupied with the introduction of sex education than the dumbing down of history textbooks.
- Gaze Of The Goddess (Indian Express, Anindita Sanyal, Feb 04, 2006)
The chill is on its way out. Already there’s a balmy feel to the air. Basant Panchami has come and gone. But, for me, the day is forever dedicated to Saraswati Puja. My three-inch idol sits by the window, on a dictionary — books of fiction seem . . .
- Read The World (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 04, 2006)
The classics, it would seem, are what the old want the young to read. Why? Because these works have survived the passage of time; they can be enjoyed by anybody living anywhere in the world (knowledge of English or a European language being taken . . .
- Guaranteed Jobs (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 04, 2006)
Guard against pitfalls
THE National Rural Employment Guarantee Act has come into force with the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, launching it at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.
- Hands And Heads (Telegraph, RAMACHANDRA GUHA , Feb 04, 2006)
Gandhi, Nandy and Bhatt: three critiques of modern science
Shelley once claimed that poets were “the unacknowledged legislators of the world”. In the decades and centuries since he said this, it has been scientists rather than poets who have . . .
- Women, Secret Hamas Strength, Win Votes At Polls And New Role (Indian Express, Ian Fisher, Feb 04, 2006)
Hamas has been known and feared for its men, armed or strapped with bombs. But in its election triumph last week, one secret weapon was its women.
- Society’S Willing Murderers (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, Feb 04, 2006)
If you are reading this in Bombay, then you probably know all about Daya Nayak. But if you are reading it in one of the HT’s many other editions, then the name may not necessarily ring a bell.
- Wali Baba, My Adoptive Father (Indian Express, MUKULIKA BANERJEE, Feb 04, 2006)
Wali Baba passed away on January 26 at his favourite hour. At 7.15 am, between bed-tea and breakfast, he was usually to be found in his beloved garden at ‘Walibagh’, striding among the flower beds, planning the planting of new bulbs, . . .
- Karnataka Gets Its Youngest Cm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Ending a fortnight long political uncertainty,Mr HD Kumaraswamy,46, leader of the rebel faction of JD-S and son of former Prime Minister,Mr HD Deve Gowda,today finally took oath as the youngest chief minister of the state here.
- Poverty Among Women Underestimated (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Feb 04, 2006)
The following is excerpted from the United Nations report “The World’s Women 2005: Progress in Statistics.”
- India, Singapore To Cement R&d Ties (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
In a multi-pronged approach to developing bilateral relations, India and Singapore have taken initiatives to forge research partnership in science and technology. Linkages are being established between leading educational, scientific and . . .
- Laid To Rest (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Feb 04, 2006)
This is one controversy that saw a quick resolution. The government must be commended for giving the go-ahead for the overseas plans of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which include the IIM-B’s plan to open a campus in Singapore.
- Pakistan Seeks Nuclear Parity With India: Us (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 04, 2006)
The Pakistani premier had raised the issue of nuclear parity with India in his address last month to the prestigious Council on Foreign relations in New York.
- Kalam Salaams Filipino Nursing (Deccan Herald, R Akhileshwari , Feb 04, 2006)
President A P J Abdul Kalam suggested that India could take a leaf out of the Filipino nursing education book that enables nursing graduates to become rural doctors.
- Solar-Powered Electric Fence Planned (Hindu, P. Sudhakar, Feb 04, 2006)
At a cost of Rs.19 lakh onpattaland adjoining the Western Ghats off Sankarankovil
- Satyam Unveils Centre Of Excellence In Detroit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Similar centres planned in Chennai, Germany and Tokyo
- Kalam For Self-Reliance In Critical Technologies (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 04, 2006)
"No nation should control what India is doing"
President begins three-day Philippines visit Indian, Filipino nurses can be caring corps
- Self-Help Groups Told To Focus On Social Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Deputy General Manager (DGM) State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH) S.V. Hanumantha Rao on Friday stressed the need for self-help groups (SHGs) to take up activities related to social development.
- Islam Being Targeted As Religion Of Terrorism: Prince Of Arcot (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
Appeals to students, youth to fight vested interests trying to divide nation
- How To Woo The Smart Small Investor (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 04, 2006)
Without regulatory controls in place, the finance ministry’s dream of having a strong domestic pipeline of retail funds as the balancing factor against FII tides will remain just that, a dream, says Monika Halan
- Coalition Government To Formulate Common Minimum Programme (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
We will continue with pro-people programmes of the previous regime'
- Intellectual Property: Who’S Stolen From Whom? (The Financial Express, YRK REDDY, Feb 04, 2006)
Chairman & CEO of Pfizer Inc, Hank McKinnell, had reportedly made a comment which the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) believes is both slanderous as well as racist. Mr McKinnell made statements on winning a case against an Indian . . .
- English Language Teaching Revamped (Hindu, K. Ramachandran, Feb 04, 2006)
Teachers of unaided matriculation schools introduced to the new syllabus
- Political Differences Should Not Come In The Way Of Development: Governor (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
He says the State is on the path of growth despite various challenges
- Kochi All Set To Host Global Education Meet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 04, 2006)
R.L. Bhatia will inaugurate the meet today
Delegates from the country and abroad will participate in the four-day event
Several organisations will hold protest marches to the venue
City Police have been geared up to meet any untoward incident
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