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Articles 14321 through 14420 of 53943:
- Spectrum Conundrum (The Financial Express, V SRIDHAR, May 16, 2006)
The Ratan Tata-DoT-COAI dispute over the spectrum allocation policy has reached the PMO. DoT had issued the criterion for allotment of additional spectrum to GSM and CDMA operators.
- Pak's Taliban Hand (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 16, 2006)
In asking the Government in Islamabad to clarify the alleged role of the ISI in the murder . . .
- Upa Govt Insensitive To Ethnic Cleansing In J&k: Bjp (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Doda killings rocked both the Houses of Parliament on Monday, with the BJP-led Opposition accusing the UPA Government of being indifferent to the campaign for "ethnic cleansing" in the Jammu and warning it against 'delimilitarisation' of J&K.
- Sonia Wants Centre To Expedite Welfare Plans (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Expressing satisfaction at the party's performance at the recent assembly polls, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday exhorted the UPA Government to expedite welfare schemes to ensure success at the next round of assembly elections.
- Nda Opposes Office Of Profit Bill (Rediff on the Net, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The Opposition National Democratic Alliance on Monday decided to oppose a government Bill that proposes to exempt 46 . . .
- Expressway Cleared (Frontline, Ravi Sharma , May 16, 2006)
IN a damning indictment of the Karnataka government on the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP), the Supreme Court rejected on April 20 its and others' appeals against a May 2005 Karnataka High Court order.
- Sonia Skirts Comments On Reservation (Tribune, Anita Katyal, May 16, 2006)
While the UPA Government is grappling with the snowballing controversy over the proposed quotas for OBCs in elite educational institutions, Congress President Sonia Gandhi maintained a studied silence on this burning issue when she addressed the . . .
- Unopposed (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 16, 2006)
Governance is too important a matter to be left only to the ruling party. It is now accepted that a major reason for the failure of governance in erstwhile communist countries was the absence of democratic opposition.
- The Reticent Heliocentrist (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 16, 2006)
If we observe the sky without being seduced by what passes for modern knowledge, it should be clear to the meanest intelligence that all objects in the universe revolve around the earth.
- Nato To Open Office In Pak To Fight Terror (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Nato has decided to establish a military liaison office in Pakistan to strengthen cooperation with the country’s military in combating terrorism and plans to open military schools and academies to deepen defence ties.
- Record Opium Harvest In Afghanistan (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 16, 2006)
Two hours drive from the Afghan city of Kandahar, in Helmand province, a combination of factors have conspired to produce what is probably Helmand’s biggest ever opium harvest.
- Buying Wheat (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 16, 2006)
Fear is often a constructive emotion. But much of it may be set off by unfortunate memories.
- Lost In Dust (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 16, 2006)
Punjabi University, Patiala, has the rare distinction of having been named after a language.
- Dhoni, Sania Styles Off Campus (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Dashing cricketer M S Dhoni trimmed his tresses on Monday and tennis sensation Sania Mirza has moved up a couple of ranks. Yet, for Bangalore pre-university college principals they are a new nightmare.....
- Us Asks Pak To Abandon Gas Project With Iran (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The US has asked Pakistan to abandon the seven billion dollar gas pipeline planned to Pakistan and India ahead of next week's visit by a high-level Iranian delegation, a newspaper reported on Monday.
- Centre Presses Panic Button To End Reservation Row (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs on Monday decided to increase general category seats in IITs, IIMs, Central universities and other Centrally-controlled top institutions.
- Globalisation’S Grave Challenges (Deccan Herald, Robert A. Levine, May 16, 2006)
America’s growth and Europe’s comfort are not sustainable
- Reality Show For Tourists (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 16, 2006)
A new travel experience gives visitors a glimpse into the harsh lives of Delhi's street children. But is it a worthy initiative or just an example of voyeuristic 'poorism'.
- A Coalition Of The Willing (Deccan Herald, TIMOTHY GARTON ASH, May 16, 2006)
Europe is a small continent full of small countries. Increasingly its future will depend on the ability of these small countries to think big.
- Indian Officials Hope Favourable Wb Verdict (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, May 16, 2006)
The deadlock with Pakistan over the Baglihar hydroelectric project, in Kashmir’s Doda district could be close to resolution, India’s water experts hoped.
- Us Asks Pakistan To Abandon Gas Project (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The US has asked Pakistan to abandon the seven-billion-dollar gas pipeline planned to Pakistan and India ahead of next week's visit by a high-level Iranian delegation, a newspaper reported Monday.
- Tourism To Go Down Under (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Karnataka is developing mine tourism, a first of its kind in India, at the Kolar Gold Fields. KGF will be developed as a mine experiential tourism destination. The project will cover 1,000 acres of land and facilitate revival of the local economy.
- Segmentation Isn’T Dead Yet (Deccan Herald, MANJULA SHELKE, May 16, 2006)
Is it sensible to view customers as parts of different geographical segments?
- Names Of The Divine Mother (Hindu, V.N. GOPALA DESIKACHARIAR, May 16, 2006)
LAKSHMI ASHTOTHRA SATANAMA NIRUKTHI STHUTHI — Volume 1: V. S. Karunakaran; Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Satsangam, C-8519, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. Price not stated.
- Kashmiri Militants Kill 4 ‘Informers’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Suspected Islamist separatist militants have killed four alleged informers in Indian-held Kashmir by slitting their throats, police said on Monday.
- Minister As Liability (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 16, 2006)
With Arjun Singh taking public debate to a new low, PM and Congress president must intervene
- Illegal Eagles (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 16, 2006)
First the Delhi Rent Control Act was rendered dead. Now demolitions are suspended. What’s going on?
- What Arjun Should Focus On (Indian Express, ILA PATNAIK, May 16, 2006)
We need qualitative improvement in government schools not more quotas
- Nda Says No To Office-Of-Profit Bill (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Determined to cash in on the UPA and Left desperation to get their bigwigs off the hook, the NDA today resolved to oppose a Government-sponsored amendment Bill, which provides for the exemption of 46 posts, including NAC chairperson, from the . . .
- Tackling Global Imbalances (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent exhortation to the Asian Development Bank and other multilateral institutions to devise appropriate strategies for the world economy to cope with increased unpredictability and volatility is timely.
- Putin's Address, Expectations & Risks (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, May 16, 2006)
Resisting US military and diplomatic pressure still figures high on the Russian agenda and Vladimir Putin is well aware of it, says Alexei Makarkhin.
- Less Than Allies, More Than Partners (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, May 16, 2006)
An establishmentarian account of the India-U.S. nuclear deal that overstates the extent to which the two countries share strategic interests
- Unique Disciple (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The Mundaka Upanishad offers a simple suggestion for the spiritual aspirant in search of salvation — to seek the company of one who knows the self, and pay obeisance to him.
- Cauvery Dispute: Making Sense Of The Muddle (Hindu, Ramaswamy R. Iyer, May 16, 2006)
The ultimate responsibility for a decision rests squarely with the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. That decision has to be a judicial one. It is somewhat disturbing that the Tribunal has been showing undue sensitivity to the political dimensions of . . .
- Mystical Sayings (Hindu, V. Gopalakrishna, May 16, 2006)
Several saints including the famous religious reformer Basaveswara and his contemporaries have tried to interpret the intricacies of meaning in the vachanas of Allamaprabhu.
- Mine Tourism To Be Promoted At Kgf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Tourists to be taken through mines
A feasibility study is under way to implement the project
180-acre golf course at KGF to be used for sports tourism
- Wherefore Art Thou? (Indian Express, Ravi Sharma , May 16, 2006)
A recent meeting with an old captain of mine brought to mind a whole lot of true nautical stories of yore. My favourite one is about an incident which took place way back in 1970.
- Ending Child Labour (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 16, 2006)
The International Labour Organisation's finding of a global decline in child labour between 2000 and 2004 suggests that the multiple strategies adopted over the past two decades to remove children from work are proving effective. But the report . . .
- The Opportunities And The Challenges (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
The Left may have registered yet another massive victory. But behind this familiar result, lies an interesting story about shifting support bases and voter perceptions, says Yogendra Yadav
- Mysore Gets Rs. 312 Crore In Urban Renewal Mission (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
A `new world of tourism' opening up, says Kumaraswamy
Funds to be utilised to preserve heritage structures
State working closely with Centre to develop infrastructure at tourist centres
- Manmohan Holds Talks On Oil Price Hike (Hindu, Sushma Ramchandran, May 16, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held the first round of talks with Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Petroleum Minister Murli Deora here on the contentious issue of raising petroleum product prices.
- Poultry Industry Concerns (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 16, 2006)
Since the bird flu phenomenon continues to have a harmful financial impact on the poultry industry, it becomes necessary to analyse important facts.
- Chief Minister's Directive To District Collectors (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Monday issued instructions to the Virudhunagar, Salem, Dharmapuri, and Vellore District Collectors to undertake immediate relief measures for farmers whose banana and paddy crop in several hundred acres were badly . . .
- Reviving The Cold War (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 16, 2006)
More than a decade after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the shadow of the Cold War still lingers on. One could feel it when the United States and Russia traded harsh criticism recently.
- Washington, Paris To Present India N-Fuel Supply Roadmap To Iaea (Indian Express, Pranab Dhal Samanta, May 16, 2006)
Moving forward on assurances for permanent fuel supplies to India as part of the India-US nuclear deal, Paris and Washington are working on a proposal laying out a multi-layered approach to assure such supplies.
- D-8 Declaration (News International, Editorial, The News International, May 16, 2006)
The weekend summit meeting in the Indonesian island of Bali, which brought together eight of the most populous Muslim countries, came up with a declaration which contains two important points besides a number of other platitudes.
- Kashmir's Pride (Hindu, ZERIN ANKLESARIA , May 16, 2006)
Story of this legendary craft tradition retold from a South Asian perspective
- Pak To Get Four Frigates (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Greece consented to selling Pakistan four frigates, besides the two countries agreed to restoring Joint Economic Commission for fostering ties in the fields of agriculture, tourism, defence and trade during formal talks between Greek . . .
- Saddam Defiant Against Massacre Charges (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein defiantly refused to even enter a plea as charges were formally presented in a hearing that marked a new stage in his long-running trial.
- Steer It Right (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 16, 2006)
If the government is not to lose all credibility, there is only one decision the Union cabinet should take in the context of the Sterlite-Balco imbroglio: honour the agreement with Sterlite.
- New Mantras Of Regional Economic Co-Operation (Business Line, N. C. Pahariya, May 16, 2006)
India has drawn up an ambitious agenda for negotiating trade and economic cooperation agreements from countries in the Far East to those in the European Union and Latin America.
- Kashmir: Defining The First Step (Dawn, Humayun Khan, May 16, 2006)
IN the mid-1980s, when I was Pakistan’s ambassador to India, there could never be any question of my visiting Jammu and Kashmir.
- Pak, Greece To Boost Trade, Defence Ties (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Pakistan and Greece Monday agreed on enhanced cooperation in combating terrorism and increasing trade and investment.
- There’S Nothing Like A Marriage Of Two Minds (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, May 16, 2006)
Scientific cosmology as represented by the Big Bang theory of creation has always been incompatible with most religious beliefs.
- Convertibility: A Process, Not An Event (The Economic Times, CHETAN AHYA, May 16, 2006)
It’s difficult to visualise India reaching ‘full’ capital account convertibility in the near future.
- Sensex Tanks 463 Points (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Stock markets on Monday crumbled under pressure from a slump in metal prices and weakness in emerging markets. The Sensex lost 463 points and ended trade at 11,822, down by 3.77 per cent from Friday’s close.
- Tikka Shatrujit Singh (Business Standard, Kishore Singh, May 16, 2006)
His grandfather was one of its biggest customers; his heir now plans Louis Vuitton’s market strategies.
- Macmillan's Halfway House (Business Standard, Nilanjana S Roy, May 16, 2006)
There is nothing to differentiate Suroopa Mukherjee’s first novel for adults from the score or so of assorted fiction titles on my desk—and that is excellent news for Macmillan.
- Displacement, The Dilemma Of Development (Business Line, Alok Ray, May 16, 2006)
Very seldom does change benefit everyone. There are usually some winners and some losers. Putting in place a credible democratic institutional structure to look after the rehabilitation and resettlement process is the need of the hour.
- Don't Control Prices By Fiat (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, May 16, 2006)
It may be tempting for New Delhi to re-impose controls to contain commodity prices. But nothing could be more damaging.
- Bsnl, Mtnl Likely To Settle Dispute (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, May 16, 2006)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) appear to be heading for an early settlement on the national long distance (NLD) carriage charges dispute.
- A Nuclear Test For Diplomacy (Washington Post, Henry A. Kissinger, May 16, 2006)
The recent letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to President Bush needs to be considered on several levels.
- Indian Engineer’S Killing Pak Denies Reports Claiming Isi Hand (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2006)
Pakistan on Sunday refuted the claims reportedly made by a Taliban commander that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has sponsored the killing of K. Surayanarayan, an Indian engineer who was abducted and killed last month in Zabul province of Afghanistan.
- Attack In Doda (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 15, 2006)
In a way the latest grenade attack in Doda town is an extremely serious development.
- Behind Our Back (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, May 15, 2006)
What is happening across the Line of Control (LoC)? The reference in this behalf is strictly to terrorism and its merchants.
- Fine-Tuning Foreign Policy (Daily Excelsior, N.B. Menon , May 15, 2006)
It the cost of alienating neighbours our foreign policy thrust is directed in mending or amending relations with the United States of America.
- Fall Out Of Nepal's Developments (Daily Excelsior, MAHENDRA VED, May 15, 2006)
The fall of absolute monarchy in Nepal, despite its somewhat emotional context of being the world's only Hindu kingdom, could make India look up-north to redefine its geo-strategic goals.
- Be Ready For More Traffic Jams (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 15, 2006)
The Federal Government is reportedly considering a further 15-25 per cent cut in import duty on all makes and models of cars and jeeps in the next budget.
- Bali Declaration (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, May 15, 2006)
The Bali Declaration, issued at the conclusion of the D-8 summit held in Indonesia to explore ways of increasing trade and investment among the eight most populous Muslim countries which form the group, urged member states to overcome the . . .
- Kabul-Bb See Osama In Pakistan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 15, 2006)
AFGHAN Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta has claimed that Osama bin Laden is living in Pakistan close to the Afghan border, but Islamabad is making ‘half-hearted efforts’ to catch him.
- Fighting To Stay In Tune With The Times (Hindu, PALLAVI AIYAR, May 15, 2006)
Shaolin today is a hotchpotch of the religious and commercial. But then paradox is the essence of Zen Buddhism.
- Artificially Prolonging The Life Of Rses (The Financial Express, Sucheta Dalal, May 15, 2006)
A viable, national-level bourse for SMEs cannot come from fitting RSEs into contrived structures
- Iranian N-Standoff (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, May 15, 2006)
All efforts to forge a consensus to haul up Iran in the UN Security Council for its nuclear transgressions have failed to produce the desired result.
- Quota Controversy (Tribune, Amrik Singh , May 15, 2006)
A great deal of what is being said on the subject of reservations is based on wrong assumptions.
- Parenting Your Parent (Deccan Herald, KALPANA M NAGHNOOR, May 15, 2006)
Just like children, taking care of parents is a challenging task as well
- The Dollar’S Slide: An Unsettling Campaign (The Financial Express, Saumitra Chaudhuri, May 15, 2006)
Since mid-February, currencies seem to have locked step against the host of global imbalances
- End Of Dravida History? (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, May 15, 2006)
Possibly. But it is too early to bid farewell to the politics of revenge
- Global Economy On Biggest Winning Streak In Generation (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, May 15, 2006)
The global economy is on a growth streak that is shaping up to be the broadest and strongest expansion in more than three decades.
- How To Foil The Identity Thieves (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, May 15, 2006)
Buying a shredder isn't enough in the battle against laptop criminals.
- Everybody Loves A Good Ban (Hindustan Times, Vir Sanghvi, May 15, 2006)
The last conversation I ever had with Pramod Mahajan concerned a column I had written on this page about The Da Vinci Code.
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