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- Fuelling Debate (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 16, 2002)
THE interim report of the Mashelkar Committee on Auto Fuel Policy and the road map for its implementation appear differently to different groups:
- Building A World Empire - Ii (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Jan 16, 2002)
The key characteristic of this Pax Americana is that it operates not against the formal juridical order of nation-states but through it.
- Couturier In A Confused World (Telegraph, Seema Goswami, Jan 16, 2002)
In France, the retirement of designer Yves Saint Laurent has been the cause of something approaching national mourning.
- Return To Shimla (Telegraph, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Jan 15, 2002)
Well, where do we go from here? Pervez Musharraf has read out a speech scripted in Washington, translated in Islamabad. It says all the things the Americans wanted to hear. Heard music is sweet.
- Biggest Losers (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 15, 2002)
Unfortunately, the biggest losers in the war on terrorism will be third world countries and most Muslim majority states.
- More To Say (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 15, 2002)
The American secretary of state, Mr Colin Powell, arrives in south Asia at a critical juncture in the recent history of the region.
- In The Shadow Of The Liberal (Telegraph, Arshi Khan, Jan 15, 2002)
The removal of the taliban and the establishment of a secure regime in Aghan-istan are not going to send the Americans back home, as had happened after the equally successful Kuwait War.
- No Winners In This One (Pioneer, Anuradha Bhattacharjee, Jan 15, 2002)
The present stand-off between India and Pakistan calls for a hard look at the situation since 1947, from where it has snowballed to the events of December 13, when the Indian Parliament was attacked.
- Deliberating On The Age Of Consent (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 15, 2002)
In the definition of sexual assault in section 375, there should be an explanation saying that penetration shall mean penetration to any extent whatsoever, inasmuch as the penetration is never complete in the case of children.
- Antony Strikes (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 15, 2002)
Given the kid-glove treatment they are used to receiving from the state’s politicians, it was only natural that Kerala’s government employees have taken A.K. Antony’s recent cost-cutting measures as nothing short of third degree method.
- Hints Of Change (Telegraph, Chandrashekar Dasgupta, Jan 15, 2002)
Pervez Musharraf’s much-awaited speech of January 12 has received a cautious welcome in India.
- Ggeneral Readiness (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 15, 2002)
Sensitive moments demand sensitive responses. A milder assertion of readiness from the Indian army chief, General S. Padmanabhan, may have gone down better with all concerned, including the security and diplomatic establishments in his own country.
- Back To Musharraf (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 15, 2002)
India's response to President Pervez Musharraf's address to the people of Pakistan last Saturday is best described as a nuanced and conditional welcome.
- Using The Wrong Ace At Shimla (Indian Express, Lalit Mohan, Jan 15, 2002)
Arvind Kala has got it wrong (IE, January 7). He says Mrs Gandhi should have held on to the 93,000 Pakistani POWs and used them for negotiations later.
- Chinese Talk (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Jan 15, 2002)
All eyes are on Chinese premier Zhu Rongji as he journeys across India through the rest of this week.
- Dart That Gnat (Indian Express, R. P. Subramanian, Jan 15, 2002)
Why are we unable to eradicate malaria? Perhaps the answer lies in the fact that our ecosystem is like a giant, incredibly intricate, spider’s web.
- The Kashmir Key (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 15, 2002)
In a speech that was marked more by careful calculation than any overt passion, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf allowed himself a purple passage to describe his nation’s relationship with Kashmir.
- General Needs To Go Gently Into The Night, Roadblocks Ahead (Indian Express, Husain Haqqani, Jan 15, 2002)
President Pervez Musharraf’s address to the nation last Saturday officially marked the end of the mosque-military alliance forged by Pakistan’s previous military ruler, General Ziaul Haq.
- Naipaul: Beloved Subversive (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jan 15, 2002)
Unbelievable at it seems, the Centre is said to be parleying with a host of Mumbai-walas to decide which supercilious secularist should be rescued from oblivion and gifted the Bharat Ratna.
- Politics Of Hatred (Indian Express, Kuldip Nayar, Jan 15, 2002)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia fancies herself playing the role of a mediator between Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.
- Turn To Iraq (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 15, 2002)
This shift in international relations is unfortunate because many were hopeful of seeking justice for the weak in the new millennium.
- Transport Conundrum, Post-Apm (Business Line, Santanu Sanyal, Jan 14, 2002)
Right now, there are two nodal agents for crude imports — IOC, which acts on behalf of the oil companies, and SCI, which transports the crude.
- Conflicting Agreements Undermining Biodiversity And Biosafety (Business Line, K. P. S. Chauhan, Jan 14, 2002)
THE international Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Biosafety Protocol (BP) were achieved through hard bargaining on principles and national interests.
- By Sleight Of Tape (Indian Express, Jaya Jaitly, Jan 14, 2002)
For the first time in India an inquiry commission has been set up based on material provided by videotapes.
- Loose Words (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
Nuclear issues are indeed too dire to be bandied about.
- Primetime Reversal (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
Musharraf may offer too little, but it’s not too late.
- Musharraf And The Art Of Persuasion (Indian Express, Shailaja Bajpai, Jan 14, 2002)
The Pakistan flag was to the left of him, the Father of the nation guarding his right shoulder. A vase of reddening roses adorned the desk.
- ‘Everyone Is Sick Of Kalashnikov Culture’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
I think, these people have declared more Muslims as Kafirs (infidels) than motivating the non-Muslims to embrace Islam. Look at the damage they have caused.
- It's A Pregnant Pause, But With What? (Pioneer, Pran Chopra , Jan 14, 2002)
As I write these lines, South Asia is passing through what I can only describe as "a pregnant pause".
- Vision 2020 -- Why Satellite Towns Remain Distant Dreams (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jan 14, 2002)
LAST WEEK, when I gave a talk at IIM Calcutta, local journalists asked me what my solution was to the problems of Kolkata. High cost of real-estate is the main problem of Kolkata (and all other cities in the country).
- India Vision 10-20-50 (Business Line, Alex Abraham, Jan 14, 2002)
Just 10 per cent more real time for listening and 20 per cent more quality time will result in 50 per cent more Kama (enjoyment of the senses) and Artha (wealth of such enjoyment).
- India Vision 10-20-50 (Business Line, Alex Abraham, Jan 14, 2002)
Just 10 per cent more real time for listening and 20 per cent more quality time will result in 50 per cent more Kama (enjoyment of the senses) and Artha (wealth of such enjoyment).
- Savings On The Block (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 14, 2002)
COME FEBRUARY 28, patrons of small-saving schemes will be waiting with bated breath for what the Finance Minister has in store for them. Are they in for days of less money in their wallets?
- Savings On The Block (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 14, 2002)
COME FEBRUARY 28, patrons of small-saving schemes will be waiting with bated breath for what the Finance Minister has in store for them. Are they in for days of less money in their wallets?
- For A Way Forward (Hindu, K. K. Katyal , Jan 14, 2002)
The people and the policy-makers in India would do well not to let themselves be dragged in the mire of past suspicions and, instead, face the present challenges with confidence.
- Upping The Ante (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 14, 2002)
IT IS AN axiom of our democratic way of life that the political executive enjoys the exclusive right to rattle sabres. The Army's role, when ordered, is limited to using them.
- Plan For Submarine Repair Yards (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 14, 2002)
THE Shipping Ministry is exploring the possibility of making the public sector shipyards - Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL), Visakhapatnam and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), Kochi.
- ‘I Take You On Your Offer, Mr Vajpayee, Let Us Talk’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
‘Alter mind-sets, jettison historical baggage’: in the second part of his address to the nation on Saturday, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf deals with Kashmir.
- A Positive Gesture From Pakistan (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 14, 2002)
THE POLITICAL COURAGE exuded by the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, in addressing India's concerns raises the visions of a truly promising turn in the crisis-ridden bilateral relationship.
- `Pak Must Walk The Talk' (Business Line, Sukumar Muralidharan, Jan 14, 2002)
Mr Jaswant Singh said that India would ``respond fully'' and ``resume the composite dialogue process'' if Pakistan moves purposefully towards eradicating cross-border terrorism.
- Never Held To Account (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Jan 14, 2002)
The finance minister has not learnt from past experience. In the preparation for yet another budget, he is again talking of various reforms.
- How To Break Free (Telegraph, ANURADHA KUMAR, Jan 14, 2002)
In a recent report released by the Madhya Pradesh state human rights commission, jails and lock-ups across several towns in the state were seen to openly flout the 1997 Supreme Court guidelines that had called for respectable living conditions.
- No Need To Interfere In Other Countries (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 14, 2002)
Pakistani Brothers and Sisters, as you would remember, ever since I assumed office, I launched a campaign to rid the society of extremism, violence and terrorism and strived to project Islam in its true perspective....
- A Landmark Visit (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 14, 2002)
By all accounts, Union Home Minister LK Advani's visit to the United States marks a landmark in the continuing and increasingly close Indo-US cooperation in fighting terrorism.
- Motorola, Hp May Strike Deals With Reliance Comm (Business Line, G. Rambabu, Jan 14, 2002)
CLOSE on the heels of Qualcomm's strategic equity investment in Reliance Communications Ltd (RCL), two other ``big fish'' - Motorola and Hewlett-Packard - are likely to strike similar multi-million dollar deals with the telecom arm of Reliance.
- Pressure On Islamabad (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 14, 2002)
THERE is no doubt whatsoever that the Army Chief, General Padmanabhan's statements, made at the Army Day Press conference on Friday.
- What Next, India? (Business Line, V. A. Gopala, Jan 14, 2002)
The much-awaited address of the Pakistani President, Gen Pervez Musharraf, seems confusing.
- One Speech, Multiple Audience -- Musharraf's Bold Gambit May Pay Off (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 14, 2002)
SO, the General has spoken. For one long hour, he persuasively sought to win over multiple audiences.
- Anglo-Americans Deliver Musharraf (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 14, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 13. The Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf's decisions to declare a war against the `jehadis' in his country and suggest a readiness to discard the instrument of cross-border terrorism against India.
- One Speech, Multiple Audience -- Musharraf's Bold Gambit May Pay Off (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 14, 2002)
SO, the General has spoken. For one long hour, he persuasively sought to win over multiple audiences.
- Vision 2020 -- Why Satellite Towns Remain Distant Dreams (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jan 14, 2002)
LAST WEEK, when I gave a talk at IIM Calcutta, local journalists asked me what my solution was to the problems of Kolkata. High cost of real-estate is the main problem of Kolkata (and all other cities in the country).
- Conflicting Agreements Undermining Biodiversity And Biosafety (Business Line, K. P. S. Chauhan, Jan 14, 2002)
THE international Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Biosafety Protocol (BP) were achieved through hard bargaining on principles and national interests.
- ‘Everyone Is Sick Of Kalashnikov Culture’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 14, 2002)
In the first part of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s address to the nation, the focus is on sweeping reforms in the country. The second part deals with Kashmir.
- Building A World Empire - I (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Jan 14, 2002)
What is extraordinary is not that the U.S. should seek to selectively define who the terrorists are, and what terrorism is... But that this has met with so little resistance.
- Pressure On Islamabad (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 14, 2002)
THERE is no doubt whatsoever that the Army Chief, General Padmanabhan's statements, made at the Army Day Press conference on Friday.
- Upping The Ante (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 14, 2002)
IT IS AN axiom of our democratic way of life that the political executive enjoys the exclusive right to rattle sabres. The Army's role, when ordered, is limited to using them.
- Building A World Empire - I (Hindu, Achin Vanaik , Jan 14, 2002)
What is extraordinary is not that the U.S. should seek to selectively define who the terrorists are, and what terrorism is... But that this has met with so little resistance.
- For A Way Forward (Hindu, K. K. Katyal , Jan 14, 2002)
The people and the policy-makers in India would do well not to let themselves be dragged in the mire of past suspicions and, instead, face the present challenges with confidence.
- A Positive Gesture From Pakistan (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 14, 2002)
THE POLITICAL COURAGE exuded by the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf, in addressing India's concerns raises the visions of a truly promising turn in the crisis-ridden bilateral relationship.
- At Home (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 14, 2002)
The address to the nation by the president of Pakistan, Mr Pervez Musharraf, is imbued with deep significance.
- Anglo-Americans Deliver Musharraf (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 14, 2002)
NEW DELHI, JAN. 13. The Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf's decisions to declare a war against the `jehadis' in his country and suggest a readiness to discard the instrument of cross-border terrorism against India.
- Savings On The Block (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jan 14, 2002)
COME FEBRUARY 28, patrons of small-saving schemes will be waiting with bated breath for what the Finance Minister has in store for them. Are they in for days of less money in their wallets?
- Spreading Tentacles (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
There appears to be a larger Islamist militant plan for South East Asia, says Amit Baruah on the arrests of some extremists in Singapore and Malaysia.
- Metamorphosis (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 13, 2002)
Indian politicians tend to mature only with age. They thus tend to make their mark on national life at an age when most people, in other professions, are thinking of the comforts of retirement.
- It's A Pregnant Pause, But With What? (Pioneer, Pran Chopra , Jan 13, 2002)
As I write these lines, South Asia is passing through what I can only describe as "a pregnant pause".
- Fighting Farooq (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 13, 2002)
A section of mainstream politicians is pursuing plans to take on Farooq Abdullah when elections are held. Feelers have been sent to the Hurriyat Conference too.
- Can Musharraf Make It Stick (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 13, 2002)
Cracking down on the jehadis is a gigantic task for Pervez Musharraf.
- A Landmark Visit (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jan 13, 2002)
By all accounts, Union Home Minister LK Advani's visit to the United States marks a landmark in the continuing and increasingly close Indo-US cooperation in fighting terrorism.
- Hard Days (Hindu, Sridhar Krishnaswami, Jan 13, 2002)
The uncertainty in Argentina is expected to last a while for the Government has to calm its citizens who are worried about their money.
- Staying Engaged (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jan 13, 2002)
The immediate priority for the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE will be to somehow keep the ceasefire going.
- Eyeing The Future (Hindu, J. P. SHUKLA, Jan 13, 2002)
With no party expected to get a majority, the calculations in Uttar Pradesh have centred around gaining maximum bargaining power at the time of Government formation.
- Can Musharraf Make It Stick (Hindu, B. MURALIDHAR REDDY, Jan 13, 2002)
Cracking down on the jehadis is a gigantic task for Pervez Musharraf.
- The Time Is Now (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 13, 2002)
The current crisis between India and Pakistan provides a unique opportunity to resolve the longstanding dispute over Jammu and Kashmir.
- Eyeing The Future (Hindu, J. P. SHUKLA, Jan 13, 2002)
With no party expected to get a majority, the calculations in Uttar Pradesh have centred around gaining maximum bargaining power at the time of Government formation.
- Staying Engaged (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
The immediate priority for the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE will be to somehow keep the ceasefire going.
- Enough, No More Of Number Games (Indian Express, Rajeev Shukla, Jan 13, 2002)
ASHOK Gehlot and Digvijay Singh must be congratulated for the exemplary — and courageous — steps they have taken to put a leash on the spiraling population graph.
- Fighting Farooq (Hindu, Shujaat Bukhari , Jan 13, 2002)
A section of mainstream politicians is pursuing plans to take on Farooq Abdullah when elections are held. Feelers have been sent to the Hurriyat Conference too.
- The Time Is Now (Hindu, C. Raja Mohan, Jan 13, 2002)
The current crisis between India and Pakistan provides a unique opportunity to resolve the longstanding dispute over Jammu and Kashmir.
- Hard Days (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 13, 2002)
The uncertainty in Argentina is expected to last a while for the Government has to calm its citizens who are worried about their money.
- Banks' Asset Portfolios -- Macro-Distortions Over Last Decade (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Jan 12, 2002)
THE previous article examined the course of the ratios of investment in government securities and bank credit to GNP over three decades.
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