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Articles 23221 through 23320 of 53943:
- What Bush Said To Morales (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Losing control in its own backyard, the US launches a counter-offensive
- India Visit Only Solace For Bush (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Feb 09, 2006)
A bribery case and wire-tapping scandals can snowball into a major crisis for Bush
- Way Out Of A Capital Mess (Indian Express, Sudhir Vohra, Feb 09, 2006)
It is a sad commentary on the times we live in that various hues of politicians are trying to confuse issues concerning urban laws as applicable in India’s capital — either to confuse the common man, or due to a sheer ignorance of the law.
- India-U.S. Nuclear Deal Runs Into Troubled Waters (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Feb 09, 2006)
A landmark nuclear cooperation deal between India and the United States has run into serious trouble, with Washington playing hard ball and India's atomic energy establishment raising objections to the terms of the deal.
- India, China Will Lead Green Tech Demand - Uk Report (Reuters, Jeremy Lovell , Feb 09, 2006)
Capturing carbon from burning fossil fuels can be a quick fix to the problem of global warming and Britain can take a world lead in the technology, a parliamentary committee said on Thursday.
- France Ready To Take Back Waste Of "Toxic" Ship (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
France would be ready to take back toxic waste removed from a decommissioned carrier if India's top court allowed the ship to be scrapped in an Indian shipyard, the French envoy said on Wednesday.
- Choking Indian Ports Need Far More Capacity - Execs (Reuters, Biman Mukherji, Feb 09, 2006)
Indian ports need to increase capacity sharply to handle a surge in trade volumes as they approach saturation in an economy growing at 8 percent annually, a leading financial expert and industrialist said on Wednesday.
- France Ready To Detox Clemenceau (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
The French envoy on Wednesday asserted his country was willing to take back any asbestos found on decommissioned warship Celemenceau while it is scrapped at the ship-breaking yard in this coastal town of Gujarat.
- India’S Infrastructure Woes Dampen Growth (News International, Chris Sanders, Feb 09, 2006)
India needs to spend as much as $200 billion on boosting electricity supplies, running water, highways, ports and runways to bring its infrastructure to levels of other Asian nations. It’s a pressing issue: top corporate executives and . . .
- The Relevance Of Karbala (Dawn, Mahdi Masud, Feb 09, 2006)
Allama Iqbal saw the history of Islam as marked by two definitive sacrifices, that of Ismail in the beginning and of Imam Hussain (A.S.), as defining moments. According to Iqbal, the role of Imam Hussain in Islamic history is as central as the position ac
- Hamas Victory: Positive For All (Daily Times, Muqtedar Khan, Feb 09, 2006)
The spoiler is now in the saddle. To remain in the saddle it will have to change its outlook and its politics. Israel and the US must handle the situation prudently rather than petulantly, and give Hamas the time and space to find its way . . .
- New Delhi Committed To Pipeline: Minister (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 09, 2006)
The new Indian oil minister reiterated New Delhi’s commitment to a multi-billion-dollar natural gas pipeline from Iran and said talks with Pakistan on the project would resume next week.
- India-Us Nuke Deal Runs Into Troubled Waters (News International, Simon Denyer, Feb 09, 2006)
A landmark nuclear cooperation deal between India and the United States has run into serious trouble, with Washington playing hard ball and India’s atomic energy establishment raising objections to the terms of the deal.
- Fdi May Be Harmful To Economic Growth (Business Line, R. Vaidyanathan, Feb 09, 2006)
The FDI mantra is considered an all-purpose panacea for the ills of the economy and society. Unfortunately, there has not been much debate about the far-reaching implications of FDI in our economy and, particularly, how it can stifle economic growth, says
- ‘It Is Not Enough To Excel In Services' (The Economic Times, SUMIT GULATI, Feb 09, 2006)
What do you think are the fundamental changes that Indian managements need to bring about?
- ‘Ramay Sahib’: Punjabi With An Intellect (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Feb 09, 2006)
Bhutto could have preferred him but his feudal instinct took him away from Ramay who was innocent of all feudal values. His calligraphy was far above what Bhutto could ever dream of; on the other hand, Hanif Ramay was quite capable of running the country
- N-Deal With Us Could Compromise India’S Interests (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
India’s concessions to the United States under a landmark nuclear agreement between the two countries could compromise New Delhi’s strategic interests, the country’s top nuclear scientist was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
- Basel Norms — No Guarantee Of Financial Stability (Business Line, V. Kumaraswamy, Feb 09, 2006)
Basel norms could have a long-term debilitating effect on the savings and investments markets and lead to potentially harmful consolidation in the banking sector. Their larger-than-life `saviour-of-the-financial-systems' image seems largely undeserved.
- India Almost Invaded Pakistan In 2002 (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 09, 2006)
India was all but ready to invade Pakistan in 2002 but was only held back because some of its leaders felt that the war might spin out of control and because the United States, afraid that it would become nuclear, exerted its influence on both . . .
- Missiles Test Notification Deal An Indo-Pak ‘Accomplishment’ (Daily Times, Khalid Hasan, Feb 09, 2006)
The October 2005 agreement between India and Pakistan to pre-notify and follow agreed guidelines when flight-testing ballistic missiles has been described as an “accomplishment” and an “example of responsible nuclear stewardship”.
- Myths About Manufacturing (The Economic Times, Arun Maira, Feb 09, 2006)
Peter Drucker, considered the greatest management guru yet, said that he never asked an executive for the facts first. He always asked for the executive’s opinion. Because, according to Drucker, any executive worth his salt can find facts . . .
- On To Double-Digit Growth (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 09, 2006)
Double digit growth is a distinct possibility for India, provided politicians find the courage to sustain reform. This is the clear message from the advance estimates of GDP for the current year.
- Hdfc Life Premium Income Up 150% (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company’s has reported a 150 per cent increase in its first year premium income at Rs 599 crore in the nine months ended December 2005.
- France Offers To Take Back Toxic Waste (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Feb 09, 2006)
Inventory to be submitted to panel today
Visits Alang and says the yard has adequate facilities
Offers to get French labour
Shiv Sena men raise anti-Greenpeace slogans at site
- Ysr Meets Manmohan, Takes Up State Issues (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Chief Minister seeks regulator to determine natural gas cost and Central policy on supporting FAB city projects
- Hamas To Name Gaza Trader As Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Militant group Hamas has decided to name Mr Jamal al-Khudairi, a Gaza businessman who ran for Parliament as an independent with Hamas backing, as its candidate for the post of the Palestinian Prime Minister, a top Hamas official said today.
- Jayalalithaa Concedes Several Demands Of Government Staff (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Benefits will cost the exchequer over Rs. 1,000 crore a year
Leave surrender increased from seven to 15 days
Ban on recruitment on compassionate grounds lifted
Eligibility criteria for regularisation of teachers relaxed
- Gm Food Must Be Allowed Into Europe, Wto Rules (Tribune, Stephen Castle , Feb 09, 2006)
Europe faces new pressure to open its markets to genetically-modified food from the US after the World Trade Organisation ruled that the EU broke international rules with its moratorium on new licences.
- Bihar Assembly Verdict (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Feb 09, 2006)
Over the years, much criticism has been levelled against the manner in which quite a few governors have acted in discharge of their role and favouring the ruling party or parties at the Centre.
- Us N-Deal Could Compromise India’S Interests: Top Scientist (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
India’s concessions to the United States under a landmark nuclear agreement between the two countries could compromise New Delhi’s strategic interests, the country’s Atomic Energy Commission chief was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
- Right Way To Rightsizing (Tribune, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 09, 2006)
The following are excerpts from the “World Public Sector Report 2005” published by the UN:
- Grow India, Grow! (The Financial Express, Ashima Goyal, Feb 09, 2006)
The CSO’s latest estimate suggests growth is to continue, unlike the spurt that petered in the mid-90s.
- Red Carpet For Bush (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Feb 09, 2006)
India has a tradition of welcoming foreign guests. Yet our communist parties believe that after irresponsibly disrupting air services throughout the country, they should hold demonstrations to disrupt the welcome to be accorded to President George W. Bush
- Shaping Poll List Tops Politburo Agenda (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Finalising election strategy for the coming Assembly elections in five states tops the agenda of the CPI-M whose Politburo meeting starts here tomorrow.
- Rumsfeld To Meet Nato Allies (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 09, 2006)
Expected to seek pledges for more forces and common funding for Afghanistan from NATO members
- Verdict On Golf Park (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 09, 2006)
The decision by the Supreme Court on Tuesday to cancel a lease that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had awarded to a businessman to construct a mini-golf course in a park in Islamabad is reassuring.
- Freedom With Prudence (Telegraph, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Feb 09, 2006)
The controversy that has erupted over various European newspapers publishing cartoons that have been deemed offensive by many Muslims contains some salutary lessons.
- Left Playing Cold War Politics (Daily Excelsior, V.N. Paranjape, Feb 09, 2006)
Comrades love conspiracy theories. Spokesmen of the Indian Left, over the last few months, have been vo-ciferous in their criticism of the UPA government's decision to vote against Iran in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting.
- Raw Deal For Women In J&k (Daily Excelsior, Dr Vandhana Sharma, Feb 09, 2006)
It is one of the most intriguing questions for those who study issues of women, as to why women are near invisible in the upper echelons of the political scene of not only India but the entire world.
- China - India: Uneasy Tango (Daily Excelsior, Atul Cowshish, Feb 09, 2006)
Relations between In-dia and China are be-ing reshaped with the help of an ongoing dialogue process that is supposed to bring the two Asian countries, which together account for more than a third of world population, closer to each other.
- Asia Can Ease The Risks Of Global Imbalances (The Financial Express, RAMGOPAL AGARWAL, Feb 09, 2006)
A recent World Bank report, Global Development Finance: Mobilising Finance and Managing Vulnerability (Washington DC, 2005), pointed out boldly the risks faced by the world economy due to high current account deficits of the US.
- Points We Need To Consider (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 09, 2006)
The widespread anger and anguish expressed by the majority community in the State in protest against the publication of caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in European newspapers is perfectly justified. Normally the matter would have ended after .
- Cartoons: Khamenei Sees Israel's Hand (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Feb 08, 2006)
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused western newspapers of collaborating with Israel by publishing cartoons of Prophet Muhammed, which have triggered an outcry across the Islamic world.
- Not As Good As It Can Get (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Feb 08, 2006)
The declaration by President George Bush that the United States must snap out of its dependence on oil holds the promise of many positive changes for America and the world.
- Global War On Corruption (Deccan Herald, B.G. Verghese, Feb 08, 2006)
Barely noticed by the Indian media, if at all, the world launched a global war on corruption on December 14, 2005 when the United Nations Convention Against Corruption came into force with the 30th ratification of the instrument.
- New Delhi, Seoul To Conclude Economic Agreement By 2007 (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Feb 08, 2006)
Trend towards pan-Asian framework for cooperation heartening: Kalam
- Musharraf's Brain-Waves (Daily Excelsior, Vinod Vedi, Feb 08, 2006)
Pakistan’s military president has a very fertile mind and churns out ideas to resolve the Kashmir situation at an extremely....
- Real Shine Must Come From Farm Sector (Business Line, K. P. Prabhakaran Nair, Feb 08, 2006)
The Government must look at agriculture as the principal orphan of the reform process that began more than a decade ago.
- Govt, Assam Rebels Hold Peace Talks (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
The Indian government said on Tuesday it would examine human rights concerns and demands to free detainees in its bid to open direct talks with leaders of a powerful insurgent group from Assam.
- India Is An Emerging Global Player, Says South Korean President (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
India was steadily emerging as a player in the international community, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said at a banquet he hosted in honour of President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Tuesday evening.
- America's `Long War' On Terror (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, Feb 08, 2006)
The Bush administration's re-characterisation of its "global war on terror" as the "long war" will be seen by critics as an admission that the United States has started something it cannot finish.
- Take It Seriously (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Feb 08, 2006)
Off and on one does come across remains of a bird or animal in out-of-the-way areas including forests.
- Indian Panel On Toxic Waste Divided Over French Ship (Reuters, Kamil Zaheer, Feb 08, 2006)
An Indian environmental panel is divided on whether to allow a decommissioned French warship to be scrapped in India, and has not made a firm recommendation to the the nation's Supreme Court, a member said on Tuesday.
- Battles Lost And Won (Telegraph, K.P. NAYAR , Feb 08, 2006)
It is a worrisome possibility. Imagine Mulayam Singh Yadav as prime minister of India, heading a Third Front government last week, on the day the International Atomic Energy Agency was taking its vote on reporting Iran’s nuclear programme ...
- Moderate Islam Has Lost Its Voice (Hindu, Tabish Khair, Feb 08, 2006)
When I first saw them, I was struck by their crudeness. Surely the Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, could have hired better artists. And surely cartoonists and editors ought to be able to spot...
- Catch The New Nuclear Moment (Indian Express, K. Subrahmanyam, Feb 08, 2006)
The United States is initiating — in cooperation with Russia, UK, France, China and Japan — a new era of nuclear energy.
- ‘The Fast Breeder Programme Just Cannot Be Put On The Civilian List’ (Indian Express, PALLAVA BAGLA, Feb 08, 2006)
Anil Kakodkar played a key role in the 1974 ‘peaceful nuclear explosion’ at Pokharan and was dubbed the ‘baby’ of that team. He subsequently rose among the ranks to be mission director for the 1998 nuclear explosions.
- Wto Condemns Eu Over Gmo Moratorium (Reuters, Sophie Walker, Feb 08, 2006)
The World Trade Organization ruled on Tuesday that the European Union and six member states had broken trade rules by barring entry to genetically modified crops and foods.
- Maoists Offer Talks, Float Idea Of A ‘Parallel Govt’ (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
Just a day ahead of the controversial municipal polls in Nepal, Maoist leader Prachanda has offered to talk King Gyanendra’s government and floated the idea of a ‘‘parallel government’’...
- Tigers Say Will Only Discuss Ceasefire At Geneva (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
Tamil Tiger rebels on Tuesday ruled out discussing a political solution to the island’s ethnic conflict during the upcoming talks with the Sri Lankan government in Geneva and said that they would only talk about ways to strengthen the troubled ceasefire.
- Run Up To Iran War? (Daily Times, Manzur Ejaz, Feb 08, 2006)
President Bush briefly touched upon domestic issues in his State of the Union demagoguery. His speechwriters could not find any bright spots of his performance last year.
- India-Afghan ‘Action’ In Balochistan (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
Balochistan Governor Owais Ghani has accused Afghan warlords and drug barons of arming the tribal militants in Balochistan, and India of financing them.
- Adding Fuel To Raging Fire (Daily Times, Mian Ijaz Ul Hassan, Feb 08, 2006)
The function of a cartoon is to humour and amuse and in the process engage the viewer to reflect upon individual vanities, human trials and foibles, profound or everyday
- Freedom Of Expression Or "Unnecessary Offence"? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 08, 2006)
The outrage in the Islamic world over the publication of cartoons denigrating Prophet Mohammed, originally in the Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten and then their reproduction, in an expression of solidarity...
- Kumaraswamy May Sail Through Today's Trust Vote (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
The State Assembly will meet on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. to test the majority enjoyed by the new coalition headed by H.D. Kumaraswamy, as directed by Governor T.N. Chaturvedi.
- Stop Wheat Import, Say Farmers (Tribune, Prabhjot Singh, Feb 08, 2006)
The decision of the Union Government to import 5 lakh tonnes of wheat has stirred a up a hornet’s nest as not only some political parties but also several organisations of farmers have decided to oppose the import.
- Sensex Closes Above 10,000-Mark (Hindu, Special Correspondent, Hindu, Feb 08, 2006)
Stock market indices on Tuesday closed at record highs and the benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) closed above the 10,000-mark for the first time ever.
- Us Working For Win-Win N-Deal (Tribune, Ashish Kumar Sen, Feb 08, 2006)
A senior Bush administration official has indicated that while progress is being made to iron out details of the civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and India lingering issues will "take time to resolve."
- Tackling Maritime Terrorism (Tribune, R.B. Suri (retd), Feb 08, 2006)
INDIA'S is inherently linked with the oceans. For instance, 90 per cent of India’s trade by volume and 77 per cent by value is sea-borne. India’s crude oil imports are almost completely transported by sea.
- Rail Budget To Focus On Amenities (Business Standard, Vishaka Zadoo, Feb 08, 2006)
Lalu plans modern waiting halls, mechanised cleaning and other services for passengers.
The upcoming Railways Budget will emphasise on passenger amenities with an annual outlay of Rs 400 crore on facilties like modern waiting halls, mechanised clea
- Prachanda Unveils Road Map For Change In Nepal (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Feb 08, 2006)
At an undisclosed location: Asserting that the democratic movement against King Gyanendra was now unstoppable, Nepal's top Maoist leader, Prachanda, called on the Indian Government to abandon its "two-pillar theory" and choose the one pillar...
- India, Serbia Sign Trade Pact (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 08, 2006)
India and Serbia & Montenegro on Tuesday have concluded here a "Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement" which includes grant of Most Favoured Nation...
- Foreign Content On Television (Daily Excelsior, Ravinder Singh, Feb 07, 2006)
Media scene in the country has changed drastically over the last decade, ever since the dish and satellite signal systems took over.
- Exporting Higher Education — Dilemma Of `To Commit Or Not To Commit' (Business Line, Jandhyala B. G. Tilak, Feb 07, 2006)
The Indian Institutes of Management are in the news again — two years ago on the issue of fees, and now on the issue of `going abroad'. In the former case, the IIMs wanted to raise their fees considerably, which the government argued would make . . .
- Many Ways, No Will (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Feb 07, 2006)
Listening to President Bush’s State of the Union address, you’d think the United States has reached bottom in its addiction to foreign oil and is so desperate to break free that it will take the ultimate step — investing in research — to find a way out.
- Sbi Skips Mfis In State, Goa (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 07, 2006)
To lessen interest burden on ultimate small borrowers
State Bank of India (SBI) has skipped micro-finance institutions (MFIs) in Maharashtra and Goa, as otherwise the interest cost for the ultimate small borrowers would reach up to 60 per cent.
- Munabao Rail Link Meaningless (News International, Ammara Durrani, Feb 07, 2006)
It’s a classic case of putting the cart before the horse. Would-be passengers of the Thar Express would have to temper their enthusiasm for the opening of the Khokhrapar-Munabao border next week, because the historic moment is likely to come without . . .
- Bush’S Choice On Iran (Dawn, Jackson Diehl, Feb 07, 2006)
The debate on Iran is drifting toward the ugly question that the Bush administration would most like to avoid.
- Wave Of Protests Over Cartoons (Dawn, Robert Fisk, Feb 07, 2006)
After Syria, the fires have spread to Lebanon with sectarian intensity. As 2,000 Lebanese troops battled Islamist demonstrators in the heart of Christian Beirut on Sunday, the Danish consulate was set on fire and a large church attacked . . .
- Hamas And The Palestinian Gridlock (Dawn, Shameem Akhtar, Feb 07, 2006)
The Palestinian people have rejected the Fatah party that ruled the embattled occupied West Bank and Gaza in favour of the fundamentalist Hamas in January 26 elections which were monitored by foreign observers.
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