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Articles 20621 through 20720 of 53943:
- And The Great Game Goes On — Uri Avnery (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Mar 07, 2006)
And now, with one stroke, Putin has changed everything. Inviting Hamas to Moscow was a gambit of genius: it didn’t cost anything, and it put Russia back on the map of the Middle East.
- Budget For Power (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Mar 07, 2006)
State Government creates record by presenting two budgets
Thrust to power generation, transmission and distribution
Power generation may be handed over to private sector
Emphasis on infrastructure building
- How Has The Tax-Gdp Ratio Gone Up (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Mar 07, 2006)
The increase in Central Government tax revenues has been described as a victory for the Laffer curve in India. In this edition of Macroscan, C. P. Chandrasekhar and Jayati Ghosh examine the real reasons behind the recent increase . . .
- El-Baradei Optimistic About Iran (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Mohammed El-Baradei the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency, IAEA, expressed cautious optimism today on the chances of an international agreement to defuse concerns about Iran’s contentious nuclear activities that would make UN Security Council . . .
- Indo-Pak Talks Schedule Announced (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Pakistan on Monday announced the dates for the third round of talks with India on various subjects.
- Shaukat, Blair Discuss Trade, Kashmir And Terrorism (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had extensive talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair here on Monday on terrorism, Kashmir, Afghanistan and means to spur trade relations between the two countries.
- Analysis - India-U.S. Ties Surge But Some Mistrust Lingers (Reuters, Y.P. Rajesh, Mar 07, 2006)
A successful visit to India by U.S. President George W. Bush has dramatically bolstered ties between the two countries but decades of mistrust will not be erased overnight
- Bush Puts Cold War Legacy Behind (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 07, 2006)
President Bush’s visit to South Asia has made it clear that Islamabad can no longer expect parity with India in the American strategy for the region.
- Tax Free, Zero Deficit Budget Worth Rs 14436-Cr (Daily Excelsior, Sanjeev Pargal, Mar 07, 2006)
Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Incharge Finance and Planning didn’t impose any fresh taxes nor increased or reduced the existing taxes in his fourth successive zero deficit and revenue surplus budget worth Rs 14,436 crore presented . . .
- Chidambaram's Focus On Stability And Growth (Business Line, R. Parthasarathy , Mar 07, 2006)
The Budget is as good as one can expect given the Government's constraints, including political
The Finance Minister has tried to trigger this growth impulse through increased investment. As he said, big bang Budgets are not necessary . . .
- Problem Of Numbers (Business Line, K. Gopalan, Mar 07, 2006)
Robert Malthus, famous for his pessimistic predictions on the future of humanity, warned of the consequences of a reckless population growth.
- Joint Study On N-Deal With Us (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Howard to discuss India's need for uranium
The new deal
The two countries have signed a Trade and Economic Framework aimed at expanding bilateral economic and commercial ties.
Agreements related to enhancing air service were also signed
- Trade Framework Signed With Australia (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Energy, mining and infrastructure development included
Energy, mining and infrastructure development included
- Let The Iaea Do Its Work On Iran (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Mar 07, 2006)
Involving the U.N. Security Council will escalate the nuclear crisis and reduce the scope for dialogue and negotiation. India must disassociate itself from any such move.
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 07, 2006)
There were protests, some violent, against the recent visit of U.S. President George Bush to the subcontinent.
- Some Questions Raised By The Budget (Hindu, Brinda Karat, Mar 07, 2006)
In sharp contrast to the approach to the corporate sector is the inhumane approach to the agricultural sector and the food economy in the budget.
- Foodgrain Paradox (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 07, 2006)
Continuing fluctuation and near-stagnation in foodgrains — wheat, rice, coarse cereals and pulses. . ,
- Airport Ii On Radar (Telegraph, SIMI KAMBOJ, Mar 07, 2006)
In five to seven years, Calcutta may have its second international airport, equipped with two runways and a capacity to handle 4.5 million passengers a year.
- Emerging Nations Threaten G7 Dominance (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 07, 2006)
The new kids on the block must battle the old guard over dwindling resources.
- Trends In Management (Hindu, A.V. VEDPURISWAR , Mar 07, 2006)
Captures the emerging changes in Indian management in the wake of globalisation
- Iraq Prison Torture Continues (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Detainees in Iraq are still being tortured, receiving electric shocks and beatings with plastic cables despite US promises to prevent such abuse after the Abu Ghraib scandal, a report by an international rights group said today.
- Sniffing It Out In India (Telegraph, Malvika Singh, Mar 07, 2006)
The celebrated Bush visit is over and children can go to their examination centres on time, citizens can move about their city without traffic stoppages leading to unimaginable snarls, the Manmohan Singh government can clap its hands in glee for . . .
- Mulayam's Village Gets Rs 780 Mn For Sports Complex (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Is Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav aiming to push his native village as the next destination for international cricket?
- Don't Compare India's Case With Iran: Burns (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns on Monday said that with the signing of a historic civil nuclear deal with the US, New Delhi was moving towards obligations with International Atomic Energy Agency.
- Us, Uk Support Efforts To Resolve Kashmir: Blair (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Britain has said that Washington and London could only support the efforts of India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- Australia Pledges $25 Million Aid To India (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Prime Minister John Howard on Monday announced a $25 million dollar aid to India over the next five years for bilateral collaboration through the Strategic Research Fund and Exchange Scholarships.
- It Units To Feel Impact Of Customs Duty Only Next Year (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
A few rules come into effect only on January 1, 2007
The tariff on many inputs for the IT sector has been reduced to 12.5 per cent
Six per cent additional duty on certain products remains
- Demystifying Growth (Hindu, S. L. Rao, Mar 07, 2006)
Provides a framework for understanding India's experience in pursuing economic growth with equality
- U.S. Insists India Nuclear Deal Will Not Spark Arms Race (Reuters, Carol Giacomo, Mar 07, 2006)
The Bush administration, launching a campaign to sell its civilian nuclear accord with India to the U.S. Congress, on Monday insisted the deal advances U.S. interests and would not spawn an Asian arms race.
- Reminiscences Of A Police Officer (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Mar 07, 2006)
A good reminder to all those concerned with the issues of governance, policing and administration
- Living With The Kiwis (Telegraph, ADRITA MUKHERJEE, Mar 07, 2006)
For an émigré, settling into a new country is a process that goes on for a lifetime
- Plain-Speaking In Pindi (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 07, 2006)
US gives up the parity theme
THE just concluded visit of Mr George W. Bush to South Asia has proved to be path-breaking.
- Musharraf’S China Card (Telegraph, Ashok V. Desai, Mar 07, 2006)
The impact was not political alone.
- Salvaging Justice System (Tribune, Beant Singh Bedi, Mar 07, 2006)
Tamarind Court is an unlicensed watering hole frequented by glitterati in the national Capital.
- Roundtable Dialogue (Tribune, Balraj Puri, Mar 07, 2006)
J and K’s internal problems must be addressed
THE Roundtable Conference on Kashmir convened by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on February 25 was held in the backdrop of angry demonstrations throughout the valley against the killing of four innocent boys a
- Hp Thinks Of Women (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 07, 2006)
Concern about sex ratio is welcome
WHAT Finance Minister P. Chidambaram is attempting at the national level, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is trying to do in Himachal Pradesh: implementing gender budgeting.
- India Asks Australia To Lift Ban On Uranium Supplies (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Citing its “impeccable” non-proliferation record, India today asked Australia to lift the ban on uranium supplies to its reactors as the two countries set up a group of officials to study the Indo-US deal which Canberra views “positively”.
- Nothing Historic About N-Deal, Claims Bjp (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Stating that there was nothing 'historic' in the Indo-US Nuclear deal signed between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President George Bush, the BJP today said there were more losses than gains for India.
- Give Diplomacy Time On Iran Issue: Pm (Tribune, Rajeev Sharma, Mar 07, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told Parliament that discussions were on between Iran and Russia on the issue of Iranian nuclear programme and his government was hopeful that “solutions acceptable to all sides will be found.” He also made it clear tha
- Friends, Not Allies (Telegraph, Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, Mar 07, 2006)
An entente with the US does not compromise India’s independent, or non-aligned, foreign policy, argues Chandrashekhar Dasgupta The author is former ambassador to China
- Ec To Be Approached For Wage Revision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Leader of the Opposition requested to accompany Finance Minister
- Oh India! Do Not Beat Around This Bush (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
It is too early for us to rejoice at the fact that Bush visit has turned out to be in India’s favour.
- On Naxal Trail, Chhattisgarh Slips In Gag Law (Indian Express, Milind Ghatwai, Mar 07, 2006)
With all eyes on the government-sponsored and opposition-backed Salva Judum campaign in Chhattisgarh, in a quiet move two months ago, the government armed itself with draconian powers that can be used to gag the media in the name of fighting Naxalites.
- Bush Readies To Play Hardball (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 07, 2006)
In the US an argument rearing its head is that the deal will make it much harder for Washington to counter arguments from other countries
- Kerala Conundrum (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 07, 2006)
Voters must ask the state’s politicians a question: when will growth come
- 'The Mindset Has To Change, The World Is Moving Fast... There Is No Second Chance’ (Indian Express, Shekhar Gupta, Mar 07, 2006)
VASUNDHARA RAJE SCINDIA, Chief Minister, Rajasthan
‘The mindset has to change, the world is moving fast... there is no second chance’
- Talabani Calls Parliament’S First Meeting On March 12 (Indian Express, FARIS AL-MEHDAWI, Mar 07, 2006)
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said on Monday he would convene Parliament in six days, but political wrangling and violence means there is little chance of forming a government of national unity any time soon.
- Mdmk's Departure Takes Centre Stage At Dmk Meet (Hindu, R.K. Radhakrishnan, Mar 07, 2006)
NEWSANALYSIS While not mentioning Vaiko's exit, the party assessed the damage The DMK's ninth State Conference was an opportunity for the party to kick-start its election campaign with a massive show of strength
- Nutritional Deficiency (Daily Excelsior, Dr Pragya Khanna, Mar 07, 2006)
The dual scourge of hunger and malnutrition will be truly vanquished not only when granaries are full, but also when people's basic health needs are met and women are given their rightful role in societies.
- Foreign Policy Approach Against Cmp And Security Interest, Says Cpi(m) (Hindu, K. V. PRASAD, Mar 07, 2006)
"Sum total of Bush's visit was to draw India closer into U.S. strategic plans in Asia"
India will have to pay unacceptable price for nuclear deal
Tie-up will trigger more American demands
Wrong to see nuclear deal in isolation from emerging alliance
- Human Rights (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Mar 07, 2006)
The police should not antagonise citizens whom they have to protect
The recent protests by social organisations and students’ bodies, which rocked Manipur’s capital, Imphal, and other places in the state, against the alleged molestation of a woman . . .
- Musharraf Keeps Head High In Face Of Us Rebuff (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Rejecting Pakistan’s demand for a civilian nuclear deal on the lines he clinched with India, Mr Bush after his talks with Gen Musharraf here on Saturday had said the two countries had different needs and different histories.
- Us Envoy Hints At Strike To Stop Iran (Deccan Herald, Julian Borger , Mar 07, 2006)
The CIA appears to be the most skeptical about a military solution and shares the state department’s position, say British MPs, in suggesting gradually stepping up pressure on the Iranians.
- ‘Information Has Broken Free’ (Deccan Herald, K S Narayanan, Mar 07, 2006)
Richard Sambrook, Director, Global News, BBC: Internet technology is changing the way we are reporting news and we should welcome it with open arms.
- Ties Moving To Higher Plane: Howard (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Says he: India-United States nuclear accord does not have "automatic impact" on Australia
Bush visit globally significant
"Centre of gravity" of global middle class is in Asia, not Europe
India abides by NPT discipline: Manmohan
- Colossal Beauty (Deccan Herald, Jyothi Natarajan, Mar 07, 2006)
Nature in the Himalayas is spectacularly different from the rest of India.
Thanks to bad Bangalore roads, I was able to withstand the most tortuous tour through the Char Dhams of Uttaranchal. You may not believe the legend that the Dhams . . .
- Elbaradei Expects No ‘Breakthrough’ In Iaea Meeting On Iran (Pakistan Observer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
The head of the UN agency entrusted with curbing the spread of nuclear weapons said Monday he did not expect any “breakthrough” or “positive agreement” on Iran’s nuclear programme at the current meeting of the atomic watchdog’s Board of Governors . . .
- Pakistan, India Agree On Talks Schedule (Pakistan Observer, Aroosa Alam, Mar 07, 2006)
Pakistan and India have agreed on a schedule for the meetings of various working groups to hold talks in the third round to resolve various issues.
- Third Round Of Indo-Pak Talks From 28th (The Nation, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
India and Pakistan will commence the third round of talks on six out of the eight areas covered under Composite Dialogue from March 28, concluding it with a review at Foreign Minister-level on July 21.
- A Good Sign (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 07, 2006)
A report in this newspaper should cheer inhabitants of this city who are frequently caught in traffic snarls.
- India, Australia To Discuss Uranium Supply Issue (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Mar 07, 2006)
No intention now to change policy, says John Howard
- Much Hard Work Lies Ahead (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 07, 2006)
India-US deal
The US-India deal stands out as the harbinger of a new era of trust and faith between an established world power and a putative one. But the easy part is over. Ahead lies the painstaking work both on the technical and diplomatic . . .
- "Give Time For Diplomacy To Resolve Iran Issue" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Says Manmohan: Not part of any global move for regime change
Putin shared Manmohan's views on Iran issue
India wants comprehensive peace and stability in the Gulf region
- Iaea Says Deal On Iran Atomic Crisis Still Feasible (Reuters, MARK HEINRICH, Mar 07, 2006)
The International Atomic Energy Agency chief said on Monday a deal to defuse a standoff over Iran's nuclear aims was still feasible and diplomats outlined a compromise that would let Tehran pursue limited atomic research.
- India To Convey Concern To Pak (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
India will convey its serious concern over the spurt in activities in the country by Pak-based terrorists and increasing drug trafficking from across the border during the Home Secretary-level talks to be held on in Islamabad on May 30 and 31.
- Bridging The Indo-Us Nuclear Divide (Daily Excelsior, Abhijit Patwardhan, Mar 07, 2006)
The US president, George W. Bush, and prime minister Manmohan Singh signed the civil nuclear deal, which will go a long way to meet India's growing energy needs.
- Iaea Chief Hints At Deal; Pm Counts On Diplomacy (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
Hours before the IAEA board met in Vienna to decide on Iran’s nuclear programme, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today told Parliament that India was “hopeful” diplomacy would find “solutions acceptable to all sides” and avert a confrontation.
- Reporting Armed Conflicts (Daily Excelsior, Swati Ganeshan, Mar 07, 2006)
Defence has been for a long time a 'Holy Cow' for the journalists in our country.
- In Pakistan (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 07, 2006)
What is the perception outside the ruling establishment in Pakistan of United States President George W. Bush's visit to the neighbouring country? One and all seem to be angry that their President Pervez Musharraf's claim of enhanced influence of Pakistan
- Generation Hexed (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 07, 2006)
As If the glaring numbers of female foeticide weren’t depressing enough, findings of a report come as a shock.
- Us And Uk Can Only Support Efforts To Resolve Kashmir: Blair (Press Trust of India, H S RAO, Mar 07, 2006)
Britain has said that Washington and London could only support the efforts of India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue.
- Innocence And Intelligence (Deccan Herald, Valson Thampu , Mar 07, 2006)
A significant sign of change is that our intimacy with concepts familiar in the past begins to fade. A generation ago the word ‘discernment’ would not have sounded as strange as it does now. Many ask these days, ‘what do you mean . . .
- Be Transparent, Iaea Tells Iran (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 07, 2006)
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday asked Iran to do its utmost to provide maximum transparency and build confidence in its nuclear programme.
- Sri Lanka Hardliners Back Govt After Rebel Talks (Reuters, Peter Apps, Mar 07, 2006)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's hardline Buddhist and Marxist allies agreed to keep backing his government on Monday despite concerns over talks with Tamil Tiger rebels.
- Spurious Friendship-Ii (Statesman, BP SAHA, Mar 07, 2006)
The Congress top brass is keen to avoid a confrontation with Left parties in spite of provocation.
- India "The Responsible One" With Its Nuclear Programme: Burns (Press Trust of India, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Mar 07, 2006)
Dismissing any parallel between Indian and Iranian atomic programmes, senior official Nicholas Burns today said that with the signing of a historic civil nuclear deal with the US, New Delhi was moving towards obligations with IAEA.
- Intelligence Boost (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 07, 2006)
Are we doing enough?
The revival of the Joint Intelligence Committee would be welcome only in the context of something being done to avert repetition of the intelligence failures that have plagued national security.
- Musharraf Claims Bush Visit "Extremely Successful" (Press Trust of India, K J M Varma, Mar 07, 2006)
Islamabad, Mar 6 (PTI) President Pervez Musharraf today said the visit of US President George W Bush to Pakistan was "extremely successful" in discussing issues like Kashmir, acquisition of F-16 fighter jets at cheaper cost and meeting . . .
- Reliance India Phone Firm Worth $8 Bln On Debut (Reuters, Shailendra Bhatnagar, Mar 07, 2006)
Reliance Communications made its debut on the stock market with an $8 billion price tag on Monday, and said it would aggressively ramp up capacity to win a greater share of the world's fastest-growing and cheapest mobile market.
- Muffled Cheer (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 07, 2006)
Both Budgets ignore North-east realities
Both the Railway and Central Budgets for 2006-07 have belied North-east expectations.
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