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- Will Live Ballots Revive A Dying Economy? (Hindu, P. SAINATH, Apr 25, 2006)
In the long-time UDF bastion of Wayanad, the agrarian crisis has transformed things. All have been affected.
- Dp World Triggers A Trend (Business Line, G. Ramachandran, Apr 25, 2006)
DP World being stymied by US Congress means that many deals involving American assets and bidders, say, from West Asia, South Asia and China may not go through.
- Bottom Dollar (Jordan Times, J BRADFORD DELONG, Apr 25, 2006)
As more time passes with neither the value of the dollar declining sharply nor market forces beginning to shrink America's current-account deficit — which may well reach $1 trillion this year — two diametrically opposed reactions are emerging.
- 'Do We Have Shortage Of Liquidity?' (Jordan Times, Fahed Fanek, Apr 25, 2006)
It is not unusual for countries to have shortage of liquidity at one time, mainly as a result of restrictive monetary policies adopted by the Central Bank to fight hyperinflation or to cool down an overheated economy.
- Hu’S Discerning Remarks (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 25, 2006)
President Hu Jintao’s address to the Saudi Shura Council on Sunday was full of observations that were as much discerning and pertinent to the present global scenario as much as they contained a strong undercurrent of criticism of Western policies . . .
- Saving The Nation (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 25, 2006)
IN a PTV interview General Musharraf has recounted what he considers his major achievements.
- What Was Missing In Ptv Interview? (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Apr 25, 2006)
President Musharraf has said that economic turn around is his greatest achievement and he wants to be known in history as Pakistan’s saviour for retrieving its economy from virtual collapse and dilution. In the PTV’s ‘First Family Interview . . .
- Flexible Approach To Global Trade (Deccan Herald, Devinder Sharma , Apr 25, 2006)
WTO chief Lamy wants the rich countries to extract their pound of flesh
- America’S Changed Stance (Dawn, Athar Osama, Apr 25, 2006)
President George Bush’s trip to South Asia last month has been the subject of the Pakistani, Indian, and American news media and security analysts for a while now.
- Doing Without Mega Projects (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 25, 2006)
Karacht’s nazim has spoken of the ‘unique’ mega projects being undertaken by his government that would make all major thoroughfares signal-free and add to the beauty of the city.
- Danger In Palestine (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 25, 2006)
IT would be another tragedy for Palestine if the Hamas government were to collapse.
- Dispute Over Resource Sharing (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 25, 2006)
Once again the provinces and the centre are at loggerheads over the question of resource sharing.
- Importance Of Managing Expectations (The Financial Express, ILA PATNAIK, Apr 25, 2006)
For, monetary policy’s effectiveness depends on what the private sector expects to . . .
- Testing Is New Wrinkle In U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Apr 25, 2006)
The United States will stick to its insistence that India adhere to a moratorium on testing atomic weapons as part of a deal that would give India access to U.S. and foreign nuclear technology for the first time in three decades, senior officials . . .
- Rational Exuberance (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 25, 2006)
The results turned in by the first 116 companies thus far are a pointer that India Inc has delivered yet again, for the third time running.
- Law And Order Situation Better In Aiadmk Rule, Says Vaiko (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
The MDMK general secretary Vaiko has appealed to the voters to vote for the AIADMK-led alliance based on the achievements of the AIADMK Government, which has been maintaining law and order situation in an appreciable manner.
- Decline Of American Power? (The Economic Times, Alok Sheel, Apr 25, 2006)
US economic strength rests not simply on its economic size, but on invisible ‘dark matter’ which generates a bottomless global appetite for dollars and ensures a higher return on its assets relative to the rest of the world.
- Nepal Wins, King Hands Over The Nation’S Keys (Indian Express, YUBARAJ GHIMIRE, Apr 25, 2006)
Giving in to a key demand of pro-democracy protesters and backing off from a confrontation that had brought the kingdom to a standstill, Nepal’s King Gyanendra tonight announced the reinstatement of the dissolved parliament.
- Taj Mahal Premier In Pak Tomorrow (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Apr 25, 2006)
While Mughal-e-Azam becomes the first Indian film to be premiered in Pakistan yesterday on April 26, Akbar Khan-directed “Taj Mahal” will become the first Indian film to be commercially released across the border.
- Endangered Monarchy (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Apr 25, 2006)
As Nepal undergoes its gravest convulsions in recent times, two trends stand out. The time for King Gyanendra is running out as is India’s traditional two-pillar policy for the kingdom: a constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy.
- Remember Kathmandu (Indian Express, Mini Kapoor, Apr 25, 2006)
In a week when crowds surged to the barricades at the Buckingham and Narayanhiti palaces, comparing the curiosities that are the British and Nepalese royal families would be the obvious thing to do.
- Myanmar — Gateway To S-E Asia (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, Apr 25, 2006)
Rather than joining a Western chorus of condemnation of Myanmar, India would do well to cooperate with Asian powers to encourage Yangon to move towards a more representative government. With New Delhi engaging Yangon economically and . . .
- What Does Adb Mean To The Masses Of India? (Deccan Herald, Asha Krishnaswamy, Apr 25, 2006)
The controversial Asian Development Bank, which is holding a mega event in Hyderabad, is bound to draw flak from activists of organisations.
- The Climate Is In Crisis (Deccan Herald, Robert Macfarlane, Apr 25, 2006)
Oil was the substance that defined the century just ended; ice will define the one just begun.
- Time To Say Enough To Traffic Snarls (Deccan Herald, E P Menon, Apr 25, 2006)
Bangalore roads are chaotic. Bus drivers and commuters appear to be unaware of the road rules.
- Blessed Are The Pure In Heart (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 25, 2006)
Some are born blind, others become blind, but the saddest are those who make themselves blind.
- Constructive Talks (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 25, 2006)
Cordial Sino-US relations are needed for world peace
- No Halfway Houses Islamabad Must Open All Doors (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 25, 2006)
In one sense, the celebration beginning with Mughal-e-Azam in Pakistani theatres - that will hopefully end the 40-year drought of Hindi films in that country - appears to make . . .
- Are We Buying Happiness Or Misery? (The Economic Times, MUKUL SHARMA, Apr 25, 2006)
In is the American Dream Killing You? How “The Market” Rules Our Lives, author Paul Stiles says that what’s needed is a global shift in consciousness — away from conspicuous consumption and towards a more meaningful, balanced way of life.
- The Scourge Of Human Trafficking (Tribune, Anne Penketh, Apr 25, 2006)
Almost every country in the world is affected by the scourge of modern slavery. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which has compiled the first such study from open sources in an attempt to define the extent of the problem . . .
- Deora Discusses Hydrocarbon Cooperation With Norway (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Murli Deora held wide ranging discussions with his counterpart from Norway Odd Roger Enoksen for enhancing cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector between India and Norway, particularly in the upstream activities.
- Bending Communism Like Buddha In The Citadel Of Marxism (Deccan Herald, Prasanta Paul, Apr 25, 2006)
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya has unleashed a virtual revolution in the Marxist citadel.
- Us Plane Crashes In Afghanistan; 4 Killed (Pioneer, Noor Khan, Apr 25, 2006)
A transport plane carrying anti-narcotics officials crashed in Afghanistan on Monday, killing two people on board and two young girls on the ground and injuring at least 14 others, some of them Americans, officials and victims said.
- Diplomats Work To Cut Deal, Avoid Showdown In Nepal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Desperate to avoid a bloody showdown between Nepal's king and protesters calling for his ouster, foreign diplomats struggled on Monday to cut a deal to end weeks of protests that have left this Himalayan nation on the verge of chaos.
- India Heading For Poor Monsoon, Warns Met (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Brace up for below average rainfall this year, Indian Meteorological Department has said. Instead of the average 89 cm rainfall, the country may receive about 83 cm rains this year.
- As Kathmandu Crumbles, India May Abandon King (Pioneer, Pramod K Singh, Apr 25, 2006)
With Nepal swiftly slipping into Maoist control, India on Monday appeared all set to abandon Nepal's beleaguered monarchy and instead prepare a contingency plan to tide over developments post-monarchy.
- Asian Currency Unit Minus Indian Rupee? (The Financial Express, Nagesh Kumar, Apr 25, 2006)
India should seek to be a part of this ongoing initiative towards monetary cooperation . . .
- Iran May Pull Out From Nsg (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hinted today that Iran would consider withdrawing from the UN nuclear agency if membership produced no benefit.
- Picking The Postal Bill (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Apr 25, 2006)
Ostensibly, Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill is to make the courier industry more rule-based, but the anxiety to protect and subsidise the Postal Department is all too apparent.
- The Hi-Tech Disc War That Bytes (Business Line, Arindam Banik, Apr 25, 2006)
There are differences in the compression technologies used in both the formats but the consumers may not experience significantly different viewing pleasure between the two.
- Money’S Rolling In, But What Of The Game? (Indian Express, Jayaditya Gupta, Apr 25, 2006)
Mike Atherton calls Lalit Modi the most important administrator in world cricket today.
- Time To Privatise Iims And Iits (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 25, 2006)
Bharat Jhunjhunwala looks into some better alternatives available to the Government than the extension of reservation in educational institutions
- Crowing To Erase Long-Held Myth (Pioneer, Maneka Gandhi, Apr 25, 2006)
I love crows. They are attractive, clever, amusing, witty, ingenious, protective, caring, adventurous and full of energy. They have close knit families, and they love their children passionately - not just their own, but all the young in the group.
- 5 Maoists, Soldier Killed In Nepal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Defying the curfew imposed for the sixth consecutive day by the Royal Government, tens of thousands held rallies in the Nepalese Capital today as security forces clashed with protesters injuring over 30.
- Corruption Is Security Threat (Pioneer, Abhijit Bhattacharyya , Apr 25, 2006)
The "beauty" of India is that most people here are indifferent to subjects that apparently do not affect them directly.
- On India Inc Job Quotas, An Affirmative Lesson From South Africa (Indian Express, G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN, Apr 25, 2006)
As facts lose out to rhetoric in the debate over quotas in the private sector, New Delhi and India Inc should perhaps take a look at the example of South Africa.
- Collision Course (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 25, 2006)
Washington and Tehran appear to be on a collision course, with Pentagon plans for bombing Iran selectively leaked to the media, and the warlike rhetoric emanating from both capitals pushing oil prices to record levels.
- Democracy & Progress (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 25, 2006)
The world is changing and these are fascinating times at the United Nations as significant changes in the organisation are afoot, says . . .
- Quit, Face Polls: Siddu’S Challenge (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Aipjd leader Siddaramaiah on Monday challenged Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy to st-ep down and face polls if he really means what he says and believes in de-mocracy.
- Sebi Brings In Ipo Rating For Unlisted Firms (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 25, 2006)
Securities and Exchange Board of India has said that all the unlisted companies making an initial public offering (IPO) opting to get their public issues rated from credit rating agencies will need to disclose all details about the rating received . . .
- The Ultra Menace (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 24, 2006)
The moral victory the Left Front can claim over Maoists following the impressive turnout in Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore should not blind them to the reality that the extremists in these three districts will continue to be a major headache . . .
- Postal Sustenance (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 24, 2006)
Dangerously ‘sarkari’ is the underlying philosophy of the proposed Bill to amend the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. For while the stated intention is to regulate the functioning of private courier services (which obviously did not exist when the . . .
- Price Hike (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 24, 2006)
Strangely , it is not the plight of the common man, but pressure from the opposition forces about the uncontrolled price spiral that is bothering the President, who advised Mr Shaukat Aziz to take all-out measures to check the trend in a meeting . . .
- Election Expenses (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 24, 2006)
Cherie Blair has just written another chapter in the extensive but inconclusive debate over what constitute legitimate electoral expenses.
- Basic Approach To Right Living (The Economic Times, K VIJAYARAGHAVAN, Apr 24, 2006)
Yoga, which has become popular the world over, has somehow become synonymous with asana, the postures for exercising the body. While these are vital, it is to be understood that asana is only one of the eight stages (ashtanga), enumerated by sage . . .
- Harmony In Religious Beliefs (Dawn, M.J. Akbar, Apr 24, 2006)
The Rashtriya Swayamsavak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mr K.S. Sudarshan, has made the very interesting suggestion that Muslims should accept Lord Krishna “as one of the prophets” sent by Allah.
- Pakistan Damaged Kashmir Struggle, Says Salahuddin (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
The commander of Kashmir’s largest militant group said on Sunday Pakistan had caused “irreparable damage” to the Kashmiri fighters’ cause by pursuing peace without winning more concessions from India.
- Chessboard Moves On Iranian Pipeline (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Apr 24, 2006)
President Pervez Musharraf has talked to President Ahmadinejad of Iran on the phone and the two are reported to have “agreed to speed up work on the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline”.
- Us Should Recognise Pakistan And Israel As N-Weapon States’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Apr 24, 2006)
It was suggested here on Sunday that the United States, having implicitly recognised India as a nuclear weapons state, should now give Pakistan and Israel the same recognition by working with all three to map a scenario for progressive global . . .
- Three Heads Better Than One (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 24, 2006)
Decades ago, an innovative manufacturer started this concept of a three-in-one where kids could freak out on an ice-cream with three flavours instead of one. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has come out with a diktat which seems to . . .
- Lessons From The Nordic Nations (The Economic Times, Jeffrey D Sachs, Apr 24, 2006)
Fewer debates over economics would be needed if the world spent more time examining what actually works and what does not. Almost everywhere, debate has raged about how to combine market forces and social security. The left calls for an expansion of . . .
- Delayed Reactions To Globalisation (Business Line, S. Ramachander, Apr 24, 2006)
When the Indian economy began to be linked more closely to the world in 1991, the full implications of it did not hit many managers for a while. Very little bad news showed up.
- Should Generals Speak Out? (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Apr 24, 2006)
Commentators have described what has happened in the US this month as a virtual revolt, though confined to a few retired Generals. Unless put down firmly, they fear that it might become a contagion and spread to serving officers and spell the . . .
- Strengths And Weaknesses Of Indian Banking (Business Line, S. Venkitaramanan , Apr 24, 2006)
Indian banks have done quite well, especially in terms of efficiency and non-performing loans. But there is still a long way to go before they can catch up with their peers in the US, the UK, Germany or China. S. VENKITARAMANAN hopes the RBI . . .
- Make I-T Assessments Public? (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
The March 30 decision of the Central Information Commission on the public’s right to information regarding income-tax assessment orders has thrown into focus what is perceived to be an apparent contradiction between the Right to Information . . .
- India, Germany To Co-Operate In N-Power, Space (Business Line, Man Mohan, Apr 24, 2006)
Major force
German companies keen on setting up manufacturing units in India
- Anguish And After (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 24, 2006)
Following the Danish cartoon controversy, a number of Muslim states are coming together to lobby and press for limits on freedom of expression, reports . . .
- Watch For Low-Pressure Area Extended (Business Line, Vinson Kurian, Apr 24, 2006)
The watch for the evolving low-pressure area over Southeast Bay of Bengal has been extended to the next 48 hours even as a number of weather foreign models showed the prospective system growing in strength and heading north, while skirting the . . .
- Import Intrigues (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 24, 2006)
Government’s resorting to import 30 lakh tonnes of wheat should be no surprise, given the market trends since the procurement season began. In fact, the precedent may have been set for the coming years, as demand is likely to outpace production growth.
- Heroes And Shadows (Pioneer, K Govindan Kutty , Apr 24, 2006)
When he died, Rajkumar, Kannada actor, looked a shade younger than his age, late 70s.
- President’S Resolve (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Apr 24, 2006)
It was good to see General Musharraf highlight the need for free and fair elections and ask the people not to vote for corrupt elements. Addressing a students’ convention in Islamabad on . . .
- Germany Cautiously Positive On Nuclear Cooperation (Hindu, N. Ram , Apr 24, 2006)
Will watch progress in U.S. Congress and in IAEA and then decide
- Nepal In Crisis India Must Help King Restore Order (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 24, 2006)
Anti-monarchy protesters thronging the streets of Kathmandu continue to chant, "Not enough, not enough..
- Chinks In Mafia's Armour (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Apr 24, 2006)
Who says, that crimes can be buried with the passage of time? Nemesis has habit of catching up at the most unexpected moment. Italian police arrested Bernardo Provenzano, boss of all bosses of the Sicilian Mafia, on April 12, 2005 after 43 years.
- No Funds To Hamas Proves Crusade Against Islam, Blames Laden (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden said the international isolation of the Hamas-led Palestinian Government is proof of a "war by crusaders and Zionists against Islam," according to an audiotape attributed to him and aired on Arabic television on Sunday.
- V.P. Singh, Raj Babbar Launch New Jan Morcha (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
To take up cause of farmers, workers, youth and women
New outfit to be the political front of the Kisan Manch
To have representatives from the RJD and other parties
No contest, but will make others contest: V.P. Singh
- Anti-King Protests Spread; Nepal Police Hits Back (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
Nepal police clashed with thousands of anti-monarchy protesters on Sunday in Kathmandu, injuring at least three, as the Himalayan country's deepening crisis led to more demonstrations - and more violence - in the capital.
- Doughty Pramod Fights On; Surgery Successful (Pioneer, TN Raghunatha, Apr 24, 2006)
His toughest fight ever, but senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan does not show any signs of giving up... and fights on.
- Looking Forward To This Election (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 24, 2006)
While elections can mean many things to many people, in the modern city of Coimbatore which is fast turning into a metropolis, it is linked with the hopes of freedom among some 200 odd Muslim men who are lodged in various prisons under various . . .
- India To Invest Rs 2,500 Cr In Iter Project (Statesman, Devirupa Mitra, Apr 24, 2006)
India will be investing Rs 2500 crore in the next ten years in the international thermonuclear energy reactor project. India has also drawn a revised roadmap to encourage domestic research in fusion energy
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