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- Prisoners' Exchange (Daily Excelsior, Allabaksh, Sep 25, 2005)
The mutual exchange of 583 prisoners by India and Pakistan on September 12 brought joy to as many families, but it also accentuated the sorrow of many other families whose kith and kin are still languishing in jails, including the family of Sarabjit Singh
- Final Blues No Excuse (Daily Excelsior, Ramu Sharma, Sep 25, 2005)
There has to be something positively wrong for a team to lose title matches tournament after tournament. The loss to New Zealand in the Videocon final at Harare was the twentieth final in the series and this time it was the bowlers who choked.
- India : Caught Between Iran-America Conflict (Daily Excelsior, M. A. Ansari, Sep 25, 2005)
In a new line on the lingering crisis over Iran’s controversial nuclear programme, Dr. Manmohan Singh made it clear to US president George W. Bush that India did not want another nuclear-weapon state in its neighbourhood.
- Tragedy With Bjp (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Sep 25, 2005)
The BJP President LK Advani has done the right thing by stepping down and will continue as the leader of the opposition.
- Lic Housing To Modify Credit Rating System (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
LIC Housing Finance Ltd is in the process of modifying its credit appraisal system to bring self-employed people under its umbrella
- Tatas, Fiat In Pact For Sales, Manufacture (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
The two companies will have agreements based on the feasibility report
- `Foreigners Are More Confident About India Than We Are' — Mr C. J. George, Md, Geojit Financial Services (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Sep 23, 2005)
With the equity indices scaling new peaks in quick succession, it is time for retail investors to turn cautious and keep away from "rumours and tips", says Mr C. J. George, Managing Director of Geojit Financial Services.
- Hasten Reforms, Imf Tells India (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged India to make rapid progress on a broad range of reforms to achieve ambitious goals of creating jobs and reducing poverty.
- Stellar Role (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 23, 2005)
The success of India in developing her own satellites and launch vehicles on “shoe-string” budgets have been acknowledged the world over.
- A Lost Leonardo? (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Move over, Mona Lisa. If Carlo Pedretti’s hunch is right, the world may have another Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece to admire.
- London Bomb Suspect Extradited From Rome (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
After the failed July 21 bombings in London, Hussein Osman had fled to Italy. He now faces trial in the UK on charges under the Explosive Substances Act
- Permanent Solution For Power Sharing (Daily Excelsior, H C Katoch, Sep 23, 2005)
In our State the concept of planning at grassroots level envisages Panchayat as the last unit that comprises the villages and conceptualisation of strategies at this level for initiating developmental activities is to address the aspirations of the .....
- ‘Oil Prices Taking Toll On Economy’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
“Outrageous” international oil prices are burdening India’s budget, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.
- Credit To Sonia And Upa (Deccan Herald, B K Chandrashekar, Sep 23, 2005)
The expenditure on the scheme is only a small price to be paid for the welfare of millions of rural poor people
- Eu Climbs Down On Iran Nukes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
EU’s ‘big three’ — France, Britain and Germany — have given up their bid to get Iran’s nuclear plans reported.
- Cruel Kindness (Deccan Herald, P SRINIVASAN, Sep 23, 2005)
Playing host can be a pain. A host’s nonchalance or over-enthusiasm can be too inconvenient
- Gagging Writers Turkish Style (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Sep 23, 2005)
Ankara is set to commence negotiations on October 3 for membership in the European Union. But Turkey still has many hurdles to clear before it can gain entry to the club of 25.
- Beckhamisation Of The World (Deccan Herald, Colin Todhunter, Sep 23, 2005)
Over the past eight years or so I have spent more time in India than in the UK. My recent arrival back home in Britain, heralded my stark awareness of just how homogenised and dulled the British mentality has become.
- Continue Cbms (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
It is just a coincidence that all of a sudden there is extensive debate on widening the scope of confidence building measures both in the context of relations between India and Pakistan and within the State.
- Mother The Perfect Guide (Deccan Herald, Bernard Moras , Sep 23, 2005)
They say that a good mother is a treasure beyond measure. She cares for her child when it is growing in her womb.
- A Volatile Market Should Be Left To Professionals (Business Line, D. Murali , Sep 23, 2005)
MINUS 235 plus 225, leaves you with 10, but what does the jagged line depicting intra-day movement of the Sensex signal? Just one thing:
- Germany Political Limbo Boosts Turkey Eu Hopes (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Failure of German Opposition leader Angela Merkel to secure a majority in the polls would most likely weaken her anti-Turkey stand and boost Ankara’s EU hopes.
- Pakistan Army (Statesman, SANKAR SEN, Sep 23, 2005)
Abortive attacks on the Ayodhya temple by terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba have been followed by another suicide bomber attack in Srinagar killing six soldiers and injuring fifteen others.
- Fire In The Hole (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 23, 2005)
In a statement on 13 September, Oil India Limited hinted at the likelihood of a fire at its No. 15 well at Dikom tea estate in Upper Assam after it developed “inherent disturbances” and an “uncontrolled” release of oil and gas the previous day.
- Vvip Aircraft (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 23, 2005)
Necessity not luxury
- Give Them Their Deserved Rights (Deccan Herald, AMBIKA ANANTH, Sep 23, 2005)
A woman being locked up in a room for 25 years in Dhenkanal town of Orissa by her own family members, as she was mentally challenged came to light recently when local police rescued her.
- Tribute To Mahjoor (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Surely, Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor, described by Tagore as "Wordsworth of Kashmir" will not be turning in his grave these days. Before his death in 1952 he had poured his heart out:
- Bravo, Tata! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Sep 23, 2005)
It has long been taken as axiomatic that corporates should not be obsessed only with maximising their profits, but give back to society a part of all that they take from it by way of natural and material resources, . . .
- Iranian Knot (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Sep 23, 2005)
India's plea for a diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue has been getting encouraging response.
- Central Scheme To Benefit Girls From Single Child Families (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Free education in CBSE affiliated schools and graduate scholarships later
- Flood Threat To Delta; Rivers In Spate (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Heavy rain in catchment areas in Maharashtra; Nidadavole town under water
- External It Service Providers — Customer As A Strategic Partner (Business Line, Keerthi Kumar, Sep 23, 2005)
With 70 per cent of the revenue for an Indian external service provider coming from repeat businesses, there is a need for a centralised entity within the IT service provider's organisation to interface with clients.
- Bursting The Bags (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Sep 23, 2005)
Tremendous Euphoria in the trading community and among investors (read speculators) over the zooming volumes in commodity futures trading,
- 2-Year Minimum Tenure For Six Top Posts (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
But at the discretion of the Government
Stiff opposition from bureaucracy overruled
Why limit it to a few posts, ask opponents
- India's Hedge Against Oil Shock (Business Line, S. Majumder , Sep 23, 2005)
The Rising oil price has not shocked the global economy.
- Patents (Amendment) Act 2005 — Setback For Innovators And R&d (Business Line, Uttam Gupta , Sep 23, 2005)
India wants its economy to grow at a rapid pace; it needs a Second Green Revolution; its industries have to become competitive in the world market, and energy conservation is a desperate need.
- Talking It Out (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Sep 23, 2005)
It is too early to conclude if the range of recent new initiatives will lead to the return of peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Short Selling In Stocks On Cards (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
According to Sebi Chief Damodaran an advisory panel has been constituted to go into the details to enable investors sell shares short.
- New York Visit: A Faux Pas (Dawn, S. M. Naseem, Sep 23, 2005)
General Musharraf's visit to the US for the United Nations summit on the occasion of the UN’s 60th anniversary was to have been the crowning glory of his six-year career as the head of his country’s military-led government.
- ‘India, Us Ready For Talks’ (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Highlighting the importance of the strategic relationship India has established with the US, External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh on Thursday said the two countries were now in a position to engage in a constructive and candid dialogue on major intern
- Cbi Director Elected Interpol Vice-President (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Defeats Andrew Hughs, police chief of Fiji
- New ‘Sick Men’ Of Europe (Dawn, TIMOTHY GARTON ASH, Sep 23, 2005)
The Indian restaurant owner in Berlin said this kind of post-election confusion was quite normal where he came from.
- Mcdowell Makes Major Revamp Of Its Spirits Biz (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Mcdowell & Company Ltd has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange, on Thursday, that the Company’s Board of Directors, at its meeting held on September 22, has considered and approved the following proposal:
- Population Planning: Results Vital (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 23, 2005)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz hit the nail on the head when he spoke of the importance of linking economic growth, education and health care to the population policy of the country.
- A Display Of Arrogance (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 23, 2005)
It is a most extraordinary piece of dare-devilry that has touched off a diplomatic row between Baghdad and London.
- Narayanan To Visit China For Boundary Talks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Delhi, Beijing will look at the big picture when addressing issue of concessions
According to guiding principles boundary should be along well-defined and easily identifiable natural geographical features
- Donors And Debtors (Hindu, Sarah Hiddleston, Sep 23, 2005)
On September 24 and 25, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington will discuss the Africa Action Plan,
- Sebi Plans To Allow Short Selling Of Shares (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Proposal to ease restrictions on derivatives trading
- ``India An Excellent Role Model'' (Hindu, V.S. Sambandan, Sep 23, 2005)
Sri Lankan Prime Minister reiterates his commitment to stronger bilateral economic ties
- Of Byzantine Plots And Saffron Twists (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Sep 23, 2005)
Mr. Advani did not disobey the RSS. He did worse. He captured the moral high ground. But it might be a futile fight begun too late in the day.
- Time Of Reckoning For King (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Sep 23, 2005)
The defence by the Nepal Foreign Minister of his country's "model of democracy"
- Unquiet Flows (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Neighbours are not necessarily friends. Instead, they are more likely to behave as rivals, if not enemies, when it comes to sharing natural resources.
- What’S In A Name? -I (Greater Kashmir, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
It’s always been a name game after World War II. Bigger powers had to have some sweet names for smaller nations to colonize them once again.
- Urbanisation Woes (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Chennai’s growth is affecting periphery
- Governor Was Anxious Not To Allow Distortion: Centre (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Sep 23, 2005)
"Recommending dissolution was the preferred course" "The objective of the Governor was to install an honest government in Bihar rather than a government formed through corrupt means."
- India Losing Us Congress Support On Civil Nuclear Cooperation (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Influential US Congressman Gary Ackerman, a long-time pro-India legislator, believes India will not get the support needed in the House of Representatives to clear any Bush administration proposal for civilian nuclear cooperation.
- Brain Scan May Reveal A Lie (Tribune, Jamie Talan, Sep 23, 2005)
Lying is harder than telling the truth, and that may be the key to a better lie-detection test.
- Who Would Boil My Milk? (Tribune, Ram Varma, Sep 23, 2005)
MY post-retirement, one-man establishment is run by the two part-time domestic helps I employ.
- Storm Over Kgb Funding (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Sep 23, 2005)
Reactions to the revelations about the activities in this country of the KGB, the notorious spy agency of the late Soviet Union,
- Canada To Support India In Wto Negotiations On Agri, Services (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Canada has said it will support India in the WTO negotiations, specially in the key areas of agriculture and services.
- Nod For Conservation Plan For Srinagar Lakes (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
The Rs. 298.76-crore project will improve the water quality and lake ecology
- Sebi Looks At Allowing Short Selling Of Stocks (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
India is planning to ease restrictions on derivatives trading, and is considering allowing investors to sell shares short, the chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), M Damodaran said.
- Heat Wave Fuelled Global Warming (Hindu, Tim Radford, Sep 23, 2005)
Increased atmospheric pollution will trigger hotter summers
- Police Chief Wanted To Quit Over Menezes' Killing (Hindu, Hasan Suroor, Sep 23, 2005)
The head of British police Ian Blair has said that he considered resigning over the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes, the innocent Brazilian youth, shot dead by his officers in a south London tube station in July on suspicion of carrying explosives.
- Yushchenko Ally Confirmed Premier (Hindu, VLADIMIR RADYUHIN, Sep 23, 2005)
Ukraine's Parliament on Thursday confirmed a moderate technocrat as the new Prime Minister, ending a political stalemate and signalling a shift in President Viktor Yushchenko's policy away from radical pro-Western ideas of the 10-month-old "orange ....
- Minorities Panel Can Go Into Ceiling On Reservation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Union Cabinet decides to expand the terms of reference
Rule on downsizing of Health Ministry staff to be relaxed
Helicopter services for northeast to continue
Ceiling on flying hours
Kochar Commission term to be extended
- No Ceasefire Without Ground Rules: Pranab (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
Government cannot respond to individual requests"
Initiatives for truce must be backed by credible solutions
Any initiative should be discussed with the State and Central Governments
Blockade of the Saikhowa reserve forests not meant to cause
- Mid-Air Drama Live On Tv (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 23, 2005)
The airliner circled Southern California for hours, crippled by a faulty landing gear,
- Experts To Study Teesta Flow To Arrive At Accord (Hindu, HAROON HABIB, Sep 22, 2005)
There must be an agreement in the near future, says an optimistic Dasmunsi
- Rushdie A Crusader Or Novelist? (Deccan Herald, Giles Fraser, Sep 22, 2005)
In lending himself to the role of public figure, the novelist endangers his work; it risks being considered a mere appendage to his actions, to his declarations, to his statements of a position.”
- Revenge Of A Warming Planet (Deccan Herald, Leonardo Fuentes, Sep 22, 2005)
Recent natural disasters have proven that we are not safe from nature’s response to our action anywhere on the planet
- Is The Left Right? (Deccan Herald, Alok Ray, Sep 22, 2005)
Given the economic prospects, it’s better to dispose off profit-making PSUs before they stop making profits
- The Way Forward (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2005)
The six country talks have brought North Korea back to the Non-Proliferation Treaty
- Rainswept Andhra (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2005)
Now it’s Andhra Pradesh’s turn to face nature’s fury
- Euphoria Over N Korean Deal Evaporates (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma , Sep 22, 2005)
The path of nuclear diplomacy runs through giant craters. A post-agreement discord now divides the US and North Korea.
- India Needs Further Reform To Maintain Growth: Imf (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2005)
Observing that India is "basking in the glow" of domestic business confidence, the IMF today said the country has been growing strongly but needs further reform to maintain or even accelerate the growth.
- No Easy Solution (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Sep 22, 2005)
Another day, another few Baghdad suicide bombings, carefully coordinated though culling fewer victims than on Wednesday, which saw a record of 182 dead. But there is another frightening novelty in the ugly mix of bloodshed, fear, . . . .
- Israel Eyeing Unsc Seat (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2005)
Encouraged by its growing contacts with the Arab and Muslim nations, Israel has announced plans to contest a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the first time in the history of the United Nations
- Pressure Mounts On Blair To Quit Iraq (Indian Express, Editorial, Statesman, Sep 22, 2005)
British forces in Iraq face increased “ferocity of terrorism” as the country heads into the most crucial stage in its political process,
- India To Power World Economy (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Sep 22, 2005)
India's booming but relatively closed economy could have a profound impact on the world economy at large if progress in boosting regional and global trade links continues apace, the IMF said on Wednesday.
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