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Articles 33021 through 33120 of 53943:
- Conflict Is Skin Deep (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
Blood is a special fluid’, wrote Goethe in Faust.
- Space To Grow (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 09, 2005)
It’s not surprising that the Washington-based Spacenews questions the credentials of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) as a commercial success.
- Reserved Games (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 09, 2005)
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has declared the 5 per cent reservation promised by the state government to Muslims in education and employment to be unconstitutional.
- Volcker To Cooperate With India's Probe Agencies (Hindustan Times, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 09, 2005)
Paul Volcker, Chairman of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the UN oil-for-food programme has assured India that his panel would fully cooperate and share information with the country's investigating agencies within the "legal constrains."
- Games Of Life And Death (Telegraph, Tapas Majumdar, Nov 09, 2005)
What game theory says about terrorism and global warming
- India To Support Afghanistan’S Entry Into Saarc (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
India said on Tuesday that it will support Afghanistan’s entry into the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) at the organisation’s summit in Dhaka this weekend.
- India’S ‘Panama Canal’ (Tribune, Justin Huggler, Nov 09, 2005)
For centuries, no ship has been able to pass between India and Sri Lanka. The way is blocked by a narrow, 18-mile chain of sand shoals. Known as Adam’s Bridge in the West, to devout Hindus it is Ram’s Bridge, built by the god Ram to get his army . . .
- Basle Ii Norms: Challenge And Opportunity For Indian Banks (Business Line, Manoranjan Sharma, Nov 09, 2005)
The traditional face of banks as mere financial intermediaries has changed because of the paradigm shifts from balance-sheet to off-balance-sheet intermediation, from capital adequacy to capital efficiency, and pure banking to financial services.
- City To Have Second Garbage Power Plant Soon (Hindu, V. Geetanath, Nov 09, 2005)
RDF firm gets nod to set up unit in Chinnaravupally village of Bibinagar mandal
This is the second project for MCH after Selco in Shadnagar
RDF ties up with foreign firm to generate 11 MW of power
- Is There A Way To Safely Escrow Our Trust In Governance? (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 09, 2005)
The volcker Report on the manipulations in the `Oil-for-Food Programme' (OFFP) is much in news. One of its chapters is titled ``The Escrow Bank and Conflicting Interests''. If you wonder what escrow is about, it is just the time for a zero base on the sam
- Can Inflationary Pressures Be Ignored? (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam , Nov 09, 2005)
When central banks the world over are raising interest rates fearing inflation, the Reserve Bank of India has chosen to buck the trend, perhaps unwilling to dampen the rising business investments.
- Farming Options In A Global Village (Business Line, Vinod Mathew, Nov 09, 2005)
Sunday saw the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra claim a dubious century.
- Success Of National Literacy Mission (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 09, 2005)
The educational scene in 1947 was dismal. The literacy rate was just 14 per cent.
- Un Optimistic About Relief Efforts In Quake-Hit Areas (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Nov 09, 2005)
The United Nations has expressed optimism over relief efforts for the first time since the October 8 earthquake as the world has started fulfilling its pledges.
- Intelligence Establishment In Stupor (Daily Excelsior, Uday Pratap Bajpai, Nov 09, 2005)
The serial bomb blasts in Delhi has set the ball rolling for security agencies to throw blame at each other for the lack of coordination.
- Let Loc Truly Melt (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 09, 2005)
When Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf spoke the other day about allowing the people of the undivided Jammu and Kashmir as it had existed in 1947 to cross the Line of Control at will he was clearly trying to score a point.
- Iqbal And The Concept Of Knowledge (Greater Kashmir, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai, Nov 09, 2005)
He was the one to give us a new concept of knowledge and experience, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Ganai writes
- Image And Reality (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 09, 2005)
Israel is reportedly seeking a better image for itself in the Arab world through the Arab media.
- Quota For Muslims (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 09, 2005)
IT is no surprise that a five-member Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has – and rightfully so – quashed as “unconstitutional” the state government’s order on 5 per cent reservation for Muslims in jobs and education.
- Message From Loc (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 09, 2005)
Monday was supposed to provide a life-time’s opportunity to the Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control to meet their near and dear ones, but this could not happen because of procedural problems.
- Editorials (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Nov 09, 2005)
No job to do
But this cloud may have a silver lining
- To Chart A New Course Of Action (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 09, 2005)
What are the implications of the current global human development trajectory for the millennium development goals?
- Creeping Backward (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 09, 2005)
The progress in India’s agriculture has not been commensurate with the country’s economic needs, writes R. Gopalakrishnan The author is former chairman, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
- The Dark Side Of Extreme Right (Telegraph, ARITRO GANGULY, Nov 09, 2005)
The French interior minister, Nicholas Sarkozy, has already identified the North African Muslim immigrant population as “scum” and “gangrene”, of which France should be immediately cleansed.
- Cm’S Promise? (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
The Chief Minister has assured due respect to human rights in the second phase of the coalition rule.
- Tough Challenges Before J And K’S New Cm (Tribune, Ehsan Fazili, Nov 09, 2005)
FOR the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, who took over in Srinagar on Wednesday, it is not going to be a cakewalk.
- Natwar’S Suspension (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 09, 2005)
Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has suspended Natwar Singh as India’s Foreign Minister on Monday over allegations of his involvement in Iraq’s oil-for-food scandal. An independent report has identified Natwar Singh as amongst prominent . . .
- The Case Of El Baradei (Deccan Herald, PUNYAPRIYA DASGUPTA, Nov 09, 2005)
There’s no hard evidence but the Nobel Peace Prize is of late going to candidates who are approved by America
- An Uncalled For Controversy (Dawn, Zubeida Mustafa, Nov 09, 2005)
A language controversy has been brewing in Sindh for the last five weeks. It would have assumed the shape of a full-blown crisis had the earthquake of October 8 and its aftermath not diverted public attention.
- Iqbal: A Mirror Of Indian Muslim Psyche (Dawn, Prof Sharif al Mujahid, Nov 09, 2005)
Multidimensional are Iqbal’s thoughts as are his intellectual forays and philosophical shifts at various times in his four-decade long active career as a poet and philosopher.
- Softening Of The Border (Tribune, Sushant Sareen, Nov 09, 2005)
UNLIKE individuals, nations can seldom afford mushy sentimentalism.
- Breaking The Impasse (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Nov 09, 2005)
There are signs that the Iran-EU-3 impasse on the nuclear issue is to be broken.
- Loc Incident And ‘Official Positions’ (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
As India allowed the first of the five openings on the Line of Control in Kashmir, earthquake victims from the Pakistani side tried to rush across the heavily mined Line of Control (LoC) and had to be kept back by Pakistani police with teargas shells.
- Unnecessary (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 09, 2005)
A minister without portfolio is a contradiction in terms. It suggests one of two things, neither of which is particularly complimentary to the holder of such a post: one is that the man is a busybody, and two, that he is not fit to hold any particular por
- Well Begun (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Nov 09, 2005)
Ever since he has taken over on November 2 the new Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has been making all the right noises.
- ``Sonia Must Quit Advisory Council'' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
"Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should either set matters right or resign"
Centre has no moral authority to lead the people"
Involvement of Congress "not surprising"
- Right Of Return Of Diego Garcia Islanders (Hindu, Mark Curtis, Nov 09, 2005)
The dispossession of the Diego Garcia islanders to create a U.S. base is an indictment of Britain.
- Political Vendetta (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 09, 2005)
The indictment of Lewis Libby has shown rot at the top level of the Bush administration
- How Natwar Lost It (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 09, 2005)
Reversing the Iran vote, Cold War yearning
- Getting Natwar To Fall In Line (Indian Express, Neerja Chowdhury, Nov 09, 2005)
The prime minister's 'half measure' of stripping Natwar Singh of the External Affairs portfolio, but letting him continue as Minister Without Portfolio (MWP) has come at the end of a week of drift and indecision which did nothing for the party . . .
- Paris Burning (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 09, 2005)
Vehicles up in flames, smoke billowing from warehouses and armed police fighting a grim battle is not the picture one can expect from what many consider as the global soul of fashion, art and culture.
- No Proof Against Congress And Natwar Singh: Manmohan (Hindu, K. BALCHAND, Nov 09, 2005)
Government takes pride in its action though the Volcker report is unsubstantiated"
Government committed to get to the truth
Parties had the right to air their grievances against EC
"Constitutional authorities should be above suspicion"
- No Evidence Against Congress And Natwar: Pm (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
Dubbing the Volcker committee findings as “unsubstantiated'' references, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said there was no evidence in the allegations against Congress party and Natwar Singh.
- It’S Time We Saved Lives On Our Roads (Deccan Herald, JANARDHAN ROYE, Nov 09, 2005)
Improving infrastructure and awareness can only prevent loss of more lives on roads
- We Were Able To Bring Back A Sense Of Purpose: Chandrika (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Nov 09, 2005)
After 11 years as Sri Lanka's Executive President,Chandrika Kumaratungaspeaks of her days in power and plans for the future.
- Snow Favours More Fdi In Infrastructure (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Nov 09, 2005)
To discuss with P. Chidambaram emerging market economies today Opening up of financial sector will bring in resources
- Heavy Rain Pounds Tn Delta Districts (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
Heavy rain lashed the Cauvery delta districts of Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam besides adjoining Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu as well as the Karaikkal enclave in Union Territory Pondicherry from the early hours of Wednesday,...
- Natwar Goes, Charges Follow (Telegraph, Bharat Bhushan, Nov 09, 2005)
A down-and-out Natwar Singh is not being spared by critics — this time from within his former ministry.
- The Minister’S Private War (Indian Express, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 09, 2005)
The bureaucratic Manmohan Singh appears to push back the political Manmohan Singh too often.
- Dark Future (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 09, 2005)
Rehabilitation of Tehri dam oustees is still a long way off
- Tcs Picks Up Chile Bpo Firm For $23 M (Deccan Herald, DH news, Nov 09, 2005)
Tata Consultancy Services, on Tuesday, said it had acquired Chilean-based business process outsourcing (BPO) firm – Comicrom for US$23 million.
- Saarc To Focus On Terrorism (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
The seven-nation South Asian summit, scheduled for Nov 12-13, is likely to focus on combating terrorism which is under international and regional spotlight. The necessity of stressing on terrorism was felt after the recent serial blasts in Bangladesh ....
- Volcker To Fully Cooperate With India's Probe Agencies (Press Trust of India, PTI, Nov 09, 2005)
Paul Volcker, Chairman of the Independent Inquiry Committee into the UN oil-for-food programme has assured India that his panel would fully cooperate and share information with the country's investigating agencies within the "legal constrains."
- Locked Approach (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 09, 2005)
The symbolic opening at the Line of Control yesterday at Chakan da Bagh in the Poonch Sector, as part of Indo-Pak quake diplomacy, ended in security forces on the Pakistani side (Titrinote) firing tear gas shells on the large number of people who were ...
- Piercing The Veil On Volcker Committee And Iraq (Hindu, Prakash Karat, Nov 09, 2005)
The inquiries announced by the Government into the charges in the Volcker Committee report represent a correct step. But the exercise has brought Iraq and the brutal regime of U.N. sanctions back into the limelight.
- Troubling Questions For France (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 09, 2005)
City of lights, city of love, city of perfumes, city of style. To its many tags, Paris added an unromantic one this past week — city of riots.
- Two More Loc Posts To Be Opened Soon (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Nov 09, 2005)
Pakistan on Tuesday named the designated authorities from whom application forms could be obtained by people intending to cross the five points along the Line of Control (LoC).
- Saarc Leaders Set To Sign Three Pacts (Hindu, Amit Baruah, Nov 09, 2005)
E. Ahamed to attend Council of Ministers meeting
Manmohan Singh expected to meet Khaleda Zia
Meeting scheduled with Shaukat Aziz on the sidelines
Ahamed to meet his SAARC counterparts ahead of the main summit
- Media Minimising War Crimes In Iraq (Hindu, George Monbiot, Nov 09, 2005)
The reporting of the Iraqi death toll - both in its scale and account of who is doing the killing - is profoundly dishonest
- Slew Of Tourism Projects For Visakhapatnam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 09, 2005)
Tourism Department signs MoU with Vizag Beach Resorts
Beach resorts, theme parks, malls to come up
Marine helicopters, seaplanes (amphibians) to be provided for tourists
YSR reiterates commitment to develop Vizag as international tourist hub
- ‘Profit’ And ‘Education’ Do Go (Indian Express, S S Gill, Nov 09, 2005)
For most of us, “profiteering” is a dirty word. It becomes positively sinful when used in the context of education. The rapacity of private professional colleges charging exorbitant capitation fees has attracted great censure.
- Convert Pledges Into Commitments (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 09, 2005)
Under-Secretary General of United Nations’ Humanitarian Assistance Programme Jan Egeland has made an urgent appeal to the UN member States to convert over one billion dollars of pledges into commitments and contribution in order to meet the ongoing . . .
- Pakistan And India: Pioneers In Global Disaster Response? (Christian Science Monitor, Mansoor Ijaz, Nov 08, 2005)
The terrorist bombs that rocked New Delhi recently must not be allowed to wreck a painstakingly crafted peace process between India and Pakistan.
- India, Us Flying High After Historic Pact (Deccan Herald, Pulak Sen, Nov 08, 2005)
A new chapter has opened in Indo-US air travel. Low, affordable fares are the key to aviation development
- Reforms In Irrigation (Hindu, V. K. Natraj , Nov 08, 2005)
Painstaking treatise on irrigation in India showing an enthusiasm to subject the most widely accepted of conventional wisdom to scrutiny, and continuous engagement with policy
- Regulatory Stalemate (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Nov 08, 2005)
While 2 million subscribers get added to the telecom network every month, the congestion on the network has multiplied.
- Liquidity Overhang — The Financial Reality (Business Line, Sumit K. Majumdar, Nov 08, 2005)
Even as India is starving for investments, especially in infrastructure, education and heath-care, there is enormous liquidity overhang in the economy.
- Loc Opened As India Sends Relief To Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Hindu, Luv Puri , Nov 08, 2005)
Teargas shells fired to disperse crowds wanting to cross over the divide
- Make India Global R&d Hub: Kalam (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday gave a clarion call to scientists, researchers and industry to immediately move into “mission mode” for time-bound collaborative research to enable India realise the vision of establishing itself . . .
- Democracy In Azerbaijan (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Nov 08, 2005)
Azerbijanis have elected members for the Milli Mejlis (National Assembly) in an elections which were widely contested by 1541 candidates belonging to various political parties. The ruling party, led by President Ilham Aliyev, . . .
- Justice Globalised (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 08, 2005)
The International Criminal Court (ICC), formed in 2002, carries with it the pledge of ending the impunity of those guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
- Watch India’S Hand At Iaea (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Nov 08, 2005)
The world’s standoff with Iran on its alleged nuclear intentions is getting more interesting by the day.
- Increasing Public Expenditure On Education (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Nov 08, 2005)
The UPA Government has committed itself to increasing the share of public spending on education to 6 per cent of GDP. In this edition of Macroscan, C. P. Chandrasekhar and Jayati Ghosh assess the implications of this in relation to the evident social need
- Hospital Standards (Daily Excelsior, Dr Arun Sharma, Nov 08, 2005)
Recognizing that the care of the sick is their first responsibility, hospitals must at all times strive to provide the best care and treatment to those, who are in need of hospitalization.
- Plunder Of Indian Antiques (Daily Excelsior, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
Long romanticised as genteel larceny, plunder of art heritage in India has touched scandalous proportions. And nobody is losing sleep over it.
- Natwar Singh Relieved Of External Affairs (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
Ex-Chief Justice of India R.S. Pathak to probe allegations in Volcker Report; Manmohan to look after foreign affairs
Natwar to remain in Council of Ministers without portfolio
It took gentle persuasion to make Natwar step down
- Goodbye Statutory Warning? (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Nov 08, 2005)
Off to a good start — with hot spiced tomato soup. And then — for digestion’s sake. . .
- Indo-Us Air Exercise Takes Off (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Nov 08, 2005)
The 13-day joint air exercise involving state-of-the-art aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and US Air Force began on a robust note at this strategic eastern IAF base here on...
- Far From Home, No Rest For A Weary Bush (Hindu, Elisabeth Bumiller, Nov 08, 2005)
The President is not in charge when he is one among many big-winded leaders.
- Strategies For Acquiring Mutual Knowledge (Hindu, A N Sudarsan Rao , Nov 08, 2005)
THE REPORT and interview with Umberto Eco on October 23 described the Pondicherry meeting of the group promoting Transcultura, strategies for acquiring mutual knowledge.
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