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- Aftershocks (Hindu, Harsh Sethi , Jan 26, 2002)
As we celebrate another Republic Day it might be worthwhile to spare a thought for the many ways in which our power elite nobs our weakest citizens of the little they have.
- Will Higher Inflation Spur Growth? (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 26, 2002)
FOR various understandable reasons, a powerful viewpoint has gained ground in recent months calling for a larger fiscal deficit and a higher growth rate of money supply than the current 15-16 per cent per annum.
- The Incentive Disincentive (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Jan 26, 2002)
T. C. A. Ramanujam on why exemptions and deductions have become a drag on revenue mobilisation.
- A Year After (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 26, 2002)
IT IS A year today since the terrible Kutch earthquake took 30,000 lives and caused a loss of some Rs. 13,000 crores through destruction of private and public economic assets.
- Firm Policy Needed To Revive Economy: Manmohan (Business Line, G. Srinivasan , Jan 26, 2002)
`All our problems by and large are still our problems, which have to be resolved by our own domestic means.
- Unsteady Foundation (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Jan 26, 2002)
The problem of population explosion has absorbed India's policymakers for the last several decades.
- Gods Never Fail (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 26, 2002)
If you have run out of luck, lost everything you owned and are reluctant to work for your living, there is a formula for survival in comfort.
- The Quiet Man (Telegraph, AMIT CHAUDHURI, Jan 26, 2002)
The old Minerva theatre, converted into the Chaplin: this was where a crowd of invitees gathered on the evening of January 9.
- Reinventing Tradition (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 26, 2002)
Fifty-two years make India a young republic. It is fitting therefore that it faces a crisis of identity rather than the problems of middle age.
- Add Love To Taste (Indian Express, Vinita Bahadur, Jan 26, 2002)
LET me confess at the very outset, I am not a very good cook. And to cook like my mother? Well I couldn’t begin to even dream of doing that!
- Nicholas Buys Ici's Drug Business For Rs 70 Cr (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 26, 2002)
PHARMACEUTICAL major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd (NPIL) has acquired the pharmaceutical business of ICI (India) Ltd for Rs 70 crore in an all-cash deal, on a going concern basis.
- Insat-3c Launch Successful (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 25, 2002)
TELECOM satellite Insat-3C, which was launched in the early hours today from the European Kourou spacepad, is showing normal performance.
- Terrorism: Now In The East? (Pioneer, Hiranmay Karlekar, Jan 25, 2002)
On December 22, 1994, two boys in Domkal in West Bengal's Murshidabad district discovered several bombs very near a temporary dais from which Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, now Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- No Options Left (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 25, 2002)
It is difficult to accept at face value the claim by the Dubai-based don, Aftab Ansari, that Tuesday's attack on Calcutta Police personnel in front of the city's American Center was meant to avenge the death of his associate Asif Reza Khan.
- The Trouble With Musharraf (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 25, 2002)
WHY do we mistrust General Musharraf? Because he had a hand in Kargil?
- Tata Steel Net Down 73 Pc At Rs 34.54 Cr (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 25, 2002)
IN a scenario of gloom for the steel sector, Tata Iron and Steel Company has maintained profitability with a net profit at Rs 34.54 crore during the October-December 2001 quarter, down 73 per cent from Rs 127.69 crore in the year-ago period.
- A New Foundation Of Goodwill (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 25, 2002)
IMAGINE A SCENE far worse than that portrayed by Afghanistan's chief interim administrator, Hamid Karzai.
- A Stain On Indian Democracy (Hindu, Rajeev Dhavan , Jan 25, 2002)
Good constitutional practices include the duty of political parties and their leaders to ensure that chargesheeted and communal persons are not permitted to stand for election on their party ticket.
- A Spy And A Gentleman (Indian Express, M.K. Narayanan, Jan 25, 2002)
Few saw him and fewer heard him, but Rameshwar Nath Kao’s shadow spread far and wide.
- When Terror Knocked On A Forgotten Address (Indian Express, Jayaditya Gupta, Jan 25, 2002)
PERHAPS it was inevitable. A city struggling to live up to its past, unable to come to terms with its current irrelevance in the national sphere.
- Marching To Danger (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 25, 2002)
AS the Sant Chetavani Yatra from Ayodhya draws closer to Delhi, a question has reared its tired head once again.
- Barks & Bites (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 25, 2002)
‘‘I just don’t understand the subcontinent’s psyche. An attack happens in Kolkata, and the first thing they (Indians) do is blame the Pakistanis. We are no better.
- Betrayed By Computers (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 25, 2002)
IT IS not easy being a terrorist nowadays, especially if you are going to be hunted down.
- General's About-Turns Are All Too Frequent (Pioneer, Prafull Goradia, Jan 25, 2002)
In the light of Pakistan's theocratic history, for General Musharraf to immediately accept the call of the US led anti-terrorist coalition could be termed as surprising.
- Welcome Move On Coal Mining (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 25, 2002)
NEW DELHI'S LATEST decision to permit coal and lignite mining by State government companies or their subsidiaries appears to be intended to facilitate a new tier for the development of the sector.
- Governance By Ordinance (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 25, 2002)
This refers to the article `Governance by ordinance' (Business Line, January 18).
- A Powerless And Degenerating Sector? (Business Line, R. Ramaseshan, Jan 25, 2002)
THE power sector is much maligned.
- Handle With Care! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 25, 2002)
THE uniformed services in all democracies no doubt function under civilian authority, but that does not mean that those in temporary positions of power in government should treat them with discourtesy.
- The Constitutional Dilemma -- Liberal Or Socialist Economy? (Business Line, A. M. Bhattacharjee, Jan 25, 2002)
WHEN the Constitution was framed, B. R. Ambedkar, echoing the same sentiment, declared that there is "complete absence" of one thing in Indian society — equality and that "on the Economic Plane.
- More Backward (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 25, 2002)
Although the Bharatiya Janata Party is putting a brave face on it, it has lost a small gamble.
- Kerala's Financial Crisis (Business Line, A. Jacob Sahayam, Jan 25, 2002)
Faced with mounting financial difficulties `Kerala unveils harsh steps to overcome financial crisis' (Business Line, January 10).
- Bank Guarantee For Box Movement By Domestic Liners Cut To 15 Pc (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 25, 2002)
The thrust of the 10th Plan in the port sector, according to Mr R.K. Jain, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, would be directed not so much towards creation of additional capacity through construction of new berths.
- Something Left Undone (Telegraph, BHASWATI CHAKRAVORTY, Jan 25, 2002)
Something very strange happened in Calcutta on Tuesday morning.
- Of Men And Neighbours (Indian Express, Shabry Baskshi, Jan 25, 2002)
BLESSED is the man who has a good neighbour. My neighbour is a querulous man whose sole purpose in life, I believe, is to destroy my equanimity.
- Terrorism And The Law — Ii (Hindu, K. Subramaniam, Jan 25, 2002)
However deterrent the law is, it cannot by itself address the problem of cross-border terrorism.
- `Reform Process Must Focus On Agriculture' — Mr M. Narasimham (Business Line, Ch. Prashanth Reddy , Jan 25, 2002)
MR M. Narasimham, Member, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council and a staunch advocate of the reforms process, is credited with substantial contributions to the banking sector.
- Corruption Begins From Home (Pioneer, Krishan Kalra, Jan 24, 2002)
On December 19, 2001, Mr Joginder Singh wrote the article, 'The anatomy of corruption' - on how, at least in India, corruption exists because none of us want to stand up for our rights.
- The Winner Controls The Flow (Indian Express, Manoj Mitta, Jan 24, 2002)
For all the measures taken post-December 13 to exert pressure on Pakistan, India has so far resisted the temptation of abrogating the Indus Water Treaty.
- Battle Of Colapath (Pioneer, Ramesh C Shukla, Jan 24, 2002)
By the end of the year 2001, the Cola Wars attained a real frenzy. Big B tried to snatch away the bonny lad's bottle.
- Call Of The State (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 24, 2002)
Terror immobilizes. But the post mortem of a terrorist attack can provide clues which act as a spur to action.
- Guns Down (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 24, 2002)
There never was a good war, Benjamin Franklin once wrote, or a bad peace.
- A Change In The General (Telegraph, SHAM LAL , Jan 24, 2002)
The first U-turn made by Pakistan when it joined the coalition led by the United States of America was a great wrench for Pervez Musharraf.
- The ‘Third’ Front (Indian Express, Arati R. Jerath, Jan 24, 2002)
With eunuchs making electoral waves, the Congress has decided to swim with the current.
- Of Tigers And Dragons (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Jan 24, 2002)
Last week, in a significant initiative, Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji proposed that India and China work together in the Information Technology sector.
- Open A New Chapter Against Abuse (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 24, 2002)
We therefore recommend that a new section, namely, section 376E be inserted in the Indian Penal Code in the following terms: 376E.
- In A Perfectly Normal Job (Telegraph, Monobina Gupta, Jan 24, 2002)
Feminism is essentially about empowering women and improving their status.
- ‘What’s Needed Are Small But Sincere Steps Towards Resolving Bilateral Issues Peacefully’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 24, 2002)
Excerpts from My India: The Vision for the Future, Home Minister L K Advani’s address at the India Today conclave which was held in New Delhi
- The Kolkata Challenge (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 24, 2002)
Not only must the attack on the American Centre in Kolkata be condemned in the strongest terms, but its significance should be seen in its correct perspective.
- Advani’s Vision (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 24, 2002)
Home Minister Lal Krishna Advani is a level-headed, down-to-earth political leader who does not mince his words.
- Be Practical And Reasonable (Indian Express, J. N. Dixit , Jan 24, 2002)
India shifted its Pakistan policies into a high pro-active gear in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Parliament on December 13.
- Goa's Aids Campaign (Pioneer, Yoga Rangatia, Jan 24, 2002)
Goa's intention to mandate couples to declare their HIV status before marriage, may not be in the interest of the HIV-infected or public health.
- Janus-Faced General Needs Deft Handling (Pioneer, V. K. Grover, Jan 24, 2002)
We must give the devil his due; President Musharraf is a great showman.
- Chinese Premier's Visit -- Caution Dilutes India's Gains (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 24, 2002)
IF INDIA wished, it could have reaped any number of strategic advantages from the momentous visit of the Chinese Premier, Mr Zhu Rongji.
- A Counter-Terror Consensus (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 24, 2002)
THE GRUESOME ATTACK on the Indian security personnel guarding the American Center in Kolkata has once again exposed the vulnerabilities of civilised and democratic societies in the present phase of globalised violence.
- Vat Switchover To Take One More Year (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 24, 2002)
The official reasons cited for not being able to stick to the April 1, 2002 deadline included the inability of the Centre to introduce amendments to the Central Sales Tax Act in the Winter session due to the terrorist strike on Parliament.
- Govt Plans Base Price For Basmati Exports (Business Line, M. R. Subramani, Jan 24, 2002)
THE Government is considering implementing price advisory for export of basmati rice, especially for shipments to the European Union (EU).
- Countering Insurgency In Kashmir (Business Line, H. Kaushal , Jan 24, 2002)
MANY developments have been taking place on the India-Pakistan front. The Pakistani President, Gen Pervez Musharraf, has promised to crack down on terrorists operating from Pakistan.
- Linking The Lost India (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 24, 2002)
THE DICHOTOMIES THAT cut across India cannot be better explained than through the wide differences between rural and urban road linkages.
- Labour Market Reforms -- Need For Credible Safety Nets (Business Line, S. D. Naik, Jan 24, 2002)
AFTER dithering for years, the Government appears to have finally made up its mind to push through much-needed labour market reforms.
- Transparent Ploys (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 24, 2002)
The trouble with being too clever by half is getting away with it-which can often be difficult. Pakistan, which has elevated the articulation of untruth to the level of fine art, is now finding this out to its cost.
- Delivering On Power Reforms (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 24, 2002)
AFTER TINKERING WITH various options for almost a decade, the Union Power Ministry seems to be getting its act together at last.
- Ub Forges Pact With S&n; Plans Strategic Buys (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 24, 2002)
THE United Breweries (UB) group, India's number one brewer, on Wednesday announced its intentions to forge a strategic alliance with the UK-based Scottish & Newcastle (S&N).
- Terrorism And The Law — I (Hindu, K. Subramaniam, Jan 24, 2002)
It is a million dollar question how far special laws will be of use in containing the menace of cross-border terrorism.
- After The Applause, Something Else The General Needs To Hear (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jan 23, 2002)
General Pervez Musharraf’s decision to withdraw state sponsorship of militant Islamists has earned him praise from world leaders.
- A General And A Minister (Hindu, Harish Khare , Jan 23, 2002)
The fraudulent 'deshbhakts' who preside over New Delhi ought to be slowed down in their heedless quest for making India into a garrison state.
- Just Do It (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 23, 2002)
Violence and terrorist attacks are no longer things that happen in far away places like Jammu and Kashmir.
- Some More Patience With The Victims (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 23, 2002)
Amendment of sections 376B, 376C and 376D. Given the gravity of these offences, we recommend enhancement of punishment, with a minimum punishment of not less than five years.
- Shifting Thrust? (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 23, 2002)
Whether Tuesday's attack on the American Centre in Calcutta was carried out by the terrorist organisation Harkat-ul Jehad-e-Islami, which has a substantial presence in the eastern part of the subcontinent, or a relatively unknown outfit.
- Lies, Damned Lies And Statistics (Telegraph, Arijit Nag, Jan 23, 2002)
Statistics and figures are an integral part of any economic analysis.
- Correcting Legal Mindsets (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 23, 2002)
THE PLAIN SPEAKING resorted to by Arun Jaitley, Union Minister for Law, Justice and Company Affairs, at a conference of the Builders Association of India where he held the Judiciary responsible for the hurdles faced in the disposal of arbitration cases.
- Water From India, Terrorism From Pakistan (Indian Express, K. P. Fabian, Jan 23, 2002)
It was British premier Harold Wilson who once said that a week is too long a period in politics meaning thereby that a week can make a lot of difference.
- A Ratna For Mr Naipaul (Pioneer, Ashok Patnaik, Jan 23, 2002)
Sandhya Jain broke a major literary scoop with her article, 'Naipaul: Beloved subversive' (January 15, 2002).
- Tainted Money (Pioneer, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jan 23, 2002)
Black money is indeed playing havoc with our society.
- Rbi's Currency And Finance Report -- Sound Analysis, With Style (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 23, 2002)
THE Reserve Bank of India has come out with its exquisitely printed `Report on Currency and Finance 2000-01'.
- New Face Of Terror (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 23, 2002)
The killing of eight children in Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir by terrorists is a dastardly act.
- Cabinet Nod For Repeal Of Banking Service Act -- Full Say For Banks In Recruitment (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 23, 2002)
THE Cabinet on Tuesday decided to repeal the Banking Service Commission Act, 1984 for providing greater autonomy to banks, particularly in recruitments, an official spokesperson said.
- Maintaining Growth In The Slowdown Era (Business Line, Vipin Kumar, Jan 23, 2002)
"Today we are the single largest player in the domestic market with a market share of 30-40 per cent. We face competition here mainly from imports."
- `Public Money Must For Power Sector' -- Mr Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister For Power (Business Line, Ashok Dasgupta , Jan 23, 2002)
This is the concluding part of Business Line's exclusive interview with Mr Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister for Power, on power sector reforms.
- Revised Fcra Bodes Ill For Ngos (Pioneer, Anuradha Dutt, Jan 23, 2002)
Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) whose activities are funded largely by foreign donors are a worried lot.
- Status Quo In Epf Rate For Now -- Linking To Special Deposit Scheme Mooted (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 23, 2002)
THE Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended that the interest payable on EPF deposits for 2002-03 be retained at the existing 9.5 per cent.
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