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- Point Of Order (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 14, 2001)
It is not a question of how many terrorists were killed and how many got away, if any at all. Because dead or alive, the terrorists who struck at Parliament in broad daylight on a day of business were enormously successful.
- Peace Process In Nagaland (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 14, 2001)
THE BRIEF MEETING that the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, had with Mr. Isaac Swu and Mr. Thiungaleng Muivah - the two leaders of the NSCN(I-M) - during his official visit to Japan.
- ‘Service Is The Rent We Pay’ (Tribune, Aditi Tandon, Dec 13, 2001)
THE institution nominated for this year’s Rotary India award has a century-long history of aiding empowerment of women.
- Larger Gender Picture (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 13, 2001)
THE Supreme Court's expression of displeasure at the indifference of most states in the matter of enforcing the anti-sex test directive is understandable.
- Open Your Arms To Fdi In Retail Sector (The Financial Express, T. Bhanu, Dec 13, 2001)
Those were the days when our foreign exchange reserves position was not as comfortable as it is today.
- Found Wanting (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 13, 2001)
A culturally and socially backward-looking country can turn technological advances into weapons of destruction.
- Flex-Ible Manoeuvres (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 13, 2001)
There was a time when the Vajpayee government talked loudly about zero tolerance of corruption.
- A Boost For Economic Governance (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 13, 2001)
THE SUPREME COURT judgment upholding the Government's disinvestment in BALCO sends out several salutary messages.
- Reforms And Reservation (Hindu, Supriya Roy Chowdhury, Dec 13, 2001)
The tension is not between reservation and marketisation, but between positive discrimination as defined by populist politics, and the need for deep structural changes and genuine commitment to create resources for the poor.
- Casteless Society And The India Of Our Dreams (Hindu, Swami Agnivesh, Dec 13, 2001)
The architects of the Indian Republic hoped that, as secular ethos took roots, democratic institutions spread and a secular-scientific outlook consolidated itself, the Indian society would outgrow the evil of caste system.
- Opposition Denied Space (Hindu, Kuldip Nayar, Dec 13, 2001)
It is rowdy, ugly. It offends good taste. The scenes in Parliament these days are exasperating even to its members.
- Terminally Guided Munitions (Krasnapol (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 13, 2001)
Against an urgent requirement projected in May 1999 the Army Headquarters for OP Vijay, a conditional contract was concluded in August 1999 with KBP Tula, Russia for supply of 1000 terminally guided munitions (TGMs).
- Hold That Amendment (Indian Express, Sanaya Nariman, Dec 13, 2001)
The state shall endeavour to provide within a period of ten years free and compulsory education for all children, until they complete the age of 14 years.
- A Severe Indictment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 13, 2001)
ALREADY UNDER A murky cloud following the Tehelka exposure, Mr. George Fernandes and his Defence Ministry have been virtually drowned by evidence, which strongly suggests that emergency purchases.
- Strengthen Indo-Japan Co-Operation In The Agro-Rural Sector (The Financial Express, Ashok B Sharma, Dec 13, 2001)
Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s recent visit to Japan indicates a warming up of relations between the two countries. There is a need to carry this relationship forward for mutual economic and diplomatic gains.
- Tamil Nadu's Revenue Arrears (Hindu, Era Sezhiyan, Dec 13, 2001)
Apart from the uncontrolled growth of revenue expenditure, there has been a grave deterioration in tax collection.
- On Balance, Musharraf Loses (Indian Express, J. N. Dixit , Dec 13, 2001)
Two visual clippings on CNN broadcast over the last week brought out the confusing and critical predicament in which Pakistan finds itself in, two months after the US-led military campaign commenced against the Taliban and the Al-Qaeda.
- Kabul, Colombo, Kathmandu And Dhaka (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Dec 13, 2001)
OVERWHELMING concentration on Afghanistan may be understandable, given the profound significance and consequences of September 11, but it is not the wisest policy for India.
- A Rear-View Drive (Business Line, R. Srinivasan, Dec 13, 2001)
FOR all the sophistication and advances that the US has made in every field of science and technology, an archaic accounting practice is increasingly triggering off corporate bankruptcies and lawsuits in that country.
- Bangla Gas Export To India: Economics Should Prevail Over Politics (The Financial Express, Sunil Mukhopadhyay, Dec 13, 2001)
Whether Bangladesh will finally export natural gas to India is still uncertain.
- Leveraging On Capacity (Business Line, S. Murlidharan , Dec 13, 2001)
DIG trenches only to fill them up! Behind the surface joviality, this Keynesian precept is pregnant with grave implications.
- Air India -- Bailout Instead Of Disinvestment? (Business Line, Ashwini Phadnis, Dec 13, 2001)
WITH the Air India (AI) disinvestment coming to a grinding halt, it is time for some serious introspection by the authorities and those at the helm of affairs at the airlines.
- The Time Is Ripe For India To Play A Key Role In Afghanistan (The Financial Express, HUMA SIDDQUI, Dec 13, 2001)
Several news reports have confirmed the fall of Kandahar to the Southern Pashtun forces. Along with this, there are reports about the capture of the Tora Bora cave complex.
- Opening Up International Long-Distance Telephony -- For Vsnl, The Party Is Over (Business Line, T. H. Chowdary , Dec 13, 2001)
In AUGUST 2000, the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, had declared that both basic telecom (within the country) and international long distance (ILD) services would be thrown open to competition from April 1, 2001 and 2002 respectively.
- A Rewarding Visit (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 13, 2001)
THE Prime Minister’s visit to any country is planned well in advance and meticulously scripted.
- New Us Import Curbs On Steel In The Offing (Business Line, S. Sethuraman, Dec 13, 2001)
THE Bush Administration plans to strengthen protection for the US steel industry with a range of stiff tariffs on l6 product lines before the end of February 2002.
- Time For Golden Opportunities (Telegraph, Bibek Debroy, Dec 13, 2001)
In the midst of this gloom and doom about the economy and lack of reforms, the national highway development project seems to be progressing well.
- Principles Of A Just War (Telegraph, W. Pal S. Sidhu, Dec 13, 2001)
The taking of innocent lives — be they American, Indian, Pakistani, Palestinian or Israeli — cannot be justified on any grounds whatsoever.
- Concerns, Problems And Proposals (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 13, 2001)
We would also like to have some indications as to what the phrase “further focussed analytical work” means.
- A Rational Morality (Indian Express, Srinivas S. Sohoni, Dec 13, 2001)
All thinking people, inevitably, experience a feeling of wonderment, of profound curiosity, about the origin of the world around them, their own existence, the purpose — if any — of it all, the cycle of Life and Death.
- Loose Ends (Business Line, D. Murali , Dec 13, 2001)
WHEN time stares in the face, truths could emerge. With an approaching deadline, the ICAI president, Mr N. D. Gupta, makes a few admissions:
- Prayer: A Source Of Strength (Tribune, K. L. Batra, Dec 13, 2001)
GOD is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. He is everywhere. He is the creator of this universe. Whosoever prays to him with devotion and sincerity is definitely answered.
- Opposition Denied Space (Hindu, Kuldip Nayar, Dec 13, 2001)
It is rowdy, ugly. It offends good taste. The scenes in Parliament these days are exasperating even to its members.
- Casteless Society And The India Of Our Dreams (Hindu, Swami Agnivesh, Dec 13, 2001)
The architects of the Indian Republic hoped that, as secular ethos took roots, democratic institutions spread and a secular-scientific outlook consolidated itself, the Indian society would outgrow the evil of caste system.
- Tamil Nadu's Revenue Arrears (Hindu, Era Sezhiyan, Dec 13, 2001)
Apart from the uncontrolled growth of revenue expenditure, there has been a grave deterioration in tax collection.
- Reforms And Reservation (Hindu, Supriya Roy Chowdhury, Dec 13, 2001)
The tension is not between reservation and marketisation, but between positive discrimination as defined by populist politics, and the need for deep structural changes and genuine commitment to create resources for the poor.
- A Severe Indictment (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 13, 2001)
ALREADY UNDER A murky cloud following the Tehelka exposure, Mr. George Fernandes and his Defence Ministry have been virtually drowned by evidence, which strongly suggests that emergency purchases made for the Kargil.
- Worldwide Trade In Women (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Dec 13, 2001)
TRAFFICKING in women generates a whopping revenue of $ 5-7 billion a year, and women are trafficked for a variety of reasons, including prostitution.
- Roots Of Recession (Business Line, S. Goswami, Dec 13, 2001)
THE anthrax scare and the Afghan war aside, the main worry is of the world slipping deeper into a recession.
- A Boost For Economic Governance (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 13, 2001)
THE SUPREME COURT judgment upholding the Government's disinvestment in BALCO sends out several salutary messages.
- Arafat, The Great Survivor (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 13, 2001)
Mr Yasser Arafat has roamed the world for decades wearing a trademark black-and-white headdress shaped in the map of Palestine with one ambition in mind — to establish an independent state for his people.
- Should We Build? (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 12, 2001)
The Indian navy is a balanced force and must continue to remain so by maintaining the conventional deterrence through maritime diplomacy, keeping an active vigil, and by mustering a force when necessary.
- The Myth Of Brotherhood (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 12, 2001)
This Ramzan is different from the previous ones. Probably the celebration of Id-ul Fitr, a few days from now, will be equally muted.
- What India Wants Clarified (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 12, 2001)
Obviously, we are not yet clear as to whether these three expectations would be realized; however, we do hope we can realize these expectations.
- The End Of Wisdom, Not History (Indian Express, Ratna Rajiah, Dec 12, 2001)
I Don't think they really need to worry about what’s in those history textbooks. As long as history lessons are as excruciatingly boring as they are, no child remembers very much of them anyway.
- End Of Judicial Activism (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 12, 2001)
In a landmark judgement the Supreme Court has shrunk its jurisdiction to decide only on constitutional and statutory issues.
- Swollen Heads (Tribune, I.M. Soni, Dec 12, 2001)
Former captain of Sri Lankan cricket team, Arjuna Ranatunga, was blamed for his “arrogance.”
- Is Japan's Interest In India Waning? (Business Line, Smita Banerjee, Dec 12, 2001)
THE Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is in Japan to hopefully bury the major irritant between the two countries - the nuclear issue. For India, Japan is an important economic ally.
- Strike The Proper Balance (Telegraph, Sarmila Bose, Dec 12, 2001)
As Afghanistan starts its reconstruction from its very own Ground Zero, there is much it could learn from the experience of India.
- Clueless In Japan (Indian Express, Arati R. Jerath, Dec 12, 2001)
The varied ethnic facial features of the Indian delegation amazed the Japanese.
- ‘Jinnah’s Solution For Muslims Was A Disaster, Nehru And Patel Lacked Foresight’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 12, 2001)
Dr Rafiq Zakaria’s book The Man Who Divided India:An Insight into Jinnah’s Leadership and its Aftermath (see box) has come in for sharp criticism in Pakistan.
- No Takers (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Dec 12, 2001)
Rather paradoxically, the Tatas dropping out of the Air India bid is good news for the government.
- Disturbing Offshoot (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Dec 12, 2001)
THE terrorist acts of September 11 have had a disturbing offshoot:
- Afghanistan: A Cauldron - Ii (Hindu, J. Daulat Singh, Dec 12, 2001)
India must now be in the vanguard of international efforts for relief and reconstruction in Afghanistan.
- An Indo-Japan Core Agenda (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 12, 2001)
INDIA AND JAPAN seem inclined to evolve a core agenda of cooperation in the specific context of their search for a ``global partnership''.
- Drip Irrigation -- Low-Cost Systems For Small Farmers (Business Line, Mahendra Pandey , Dec 12, 2001)
FRESH water available for human consumption and for agricultural and environmental requirements is rapidly becoming scarcer.
- Elections In Sri Lanka -- Mandate For Peace And Economic Revival (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Dec 12, 2001)
THE real victory in Sri Lanka's recent polls seems to be for the voters.
- An Indo-Japan Core Agenda (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 12, 2001)
INDIA AND JAPAN seem inclined to evolve a core agenda of cooperation in the specific context of their search for a ``global partnership''.
- Panjsher Tradition Continues (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Dec 12, 2001)
KABUL, DEC. 11. In the new interim government which is set to assume authority on December 22, the influence of the ``Panjsheris'' or leaders belonging to the Panjsher valley is perceptible.
- Afghanistan: A Cauldron - Ii (Hindu, J. Daulat Singh, Dec 12, 2001)
India must now be in the vanguard of international efforts for relief and reconstruction in Afghanistan.
- From Ayodhya To Dandi (Hindu, Harish Khare , Dec 12, 2001)
When Mr. Advani invokes the Dandi March symbolism for his rath yatra he is seeking moral acceptability and historic endorsement for a blatantly divisive political ploy.
- ‘Prima Facie Evidence Is Key...We Can’t Be On A Fishing Expedition’ (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Dec 12, 2001)
His picturesque island-nation in the Indian Ocean has netted the biggest fish in India’s foreign-investment basket.
- Vietnam Formally Recognises Private Sector Equality (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Dec 12, 2001)
HANOI: Communist-ruled Vietnam’s National Assembly on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal treatment to the private sector.
- Deepening Crisis In Nepal (Tribune, T. V. Rajeswar, Dec 12, 2001)
Nepal is in serious crisis, and it had been in the making for a long time. There seems to be no immediate remedy for the problems facing the Himalayan kingdom.
- From Ayodhya To Dandi (Hindu, Harish Khare , Dec 12, 2001)
When Mr. Advani invokes the Dandi March symbolism for his rath yatra he is seeking moral acceptability and historic endorsement for a blatantly divisive political ploy.
- The Nobel Centennial -- Fusing Psychology And Economics (Business Line, P. R. Brahmananda , Dec 12, 2001)
THE NOBEL Foundation has been celebrating its centennial by symposia on different subjects for which the prize is being awarded.
- Bald Men More At Risk Of Having Heart Attacks (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 12, 2001)
Bald men may be at more risk of suffering from heart disease and diabetes, a German magazine Medizin heute (Medicine Now) reports.
- Thanks To Bin Laden (Indian Express, Devaki Jain , Dec 11, 2001)
OSAMA BIN LADEN has unleashed many havocs, some unintentionally. One such unintentional effect, which is not a havoc, is the re-appearance of the United Nations, that glorious offspring of a hoary past which had almost effaced itself.
- Vision Gone Sour (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 11, 2001)
RECENT REPORTS ON the domestic civil aviation industry are interrelated and can alter its dynamics fundamentally.
- Streamlining Traffic (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 11, 2001)
The increasing number of road accidents, which daily claim more human lives than perhaps militancy, shows that Indians by and large are careless drivers and need to be given basic lessons in road safety.
- Naxals: Not By Ban Alone (Tribune, P. Raman , Dec 11, 2001)
It is absurd to presume that a ban on the Naxalite outfits under POTO — even if it becomes POTA — will automatically make the three dozen ultra Left groups in the country drop their arms.
- Bright Spark Solves Vaccination Problem (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Dec 11, 2001)
An Indian scientist has successfully used a domestic gas lighter to deliver drugs into mice through their skin, and suggested the inexpensive lighters could be a welcome alternative to the needle.
- Belt Up (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Dec 11, 2001)
ONGOING EFFORTS BY the Supreme Court aimed at tightening road safety measures across the country deserve unqualified public support considering what a nuisance driving has become these days.
- Enron Educates India (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 11, 2001)
WHEN the new US Ambassador arrived in Delhi a few months ago, his first public statement was that the future of Indo-US economic relations could be summed up in five little letters: Enron.
- Afghan Shadow On Kashmir (Hindu, Salman Haidar , Dec 11, 2001)
The Kashmir issue has moved up on the international agenda... India is likely to face strengthened calls to engage in dialogue with Pakistan about the problem.
- Afghanistan - A Cauldron (Hindu, J. Daulat Singh, Dec 11, 2001)
No Afghan regime has accepted the validity of the Durand Line... With what is being widely perceived by most Pashtuns now as Pakistan's perfidy, Pashtun irredentism could rear its head again.
- Loneliness Of Jaswant Singh (Indian Express, Jyoti Malhotra, Dec 11, 2001)
SO why is External Affairs minister Jaswant Singh feeling so lonely and left out these days, just when a rare, Indian foreign policy initiative — this time on Afghanistan — seems to be at last going somewhere?
- Fort With A Chequered History (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Dec 11, 2001)
BALA HISAR FORT (KABUL), DEC. 10. The Bala Hisar Fort overlooks the southern gates of Kabul. Perched on the edge of the Sher Darwaz mountain, the battle-scarred citadel has a chequered history.
- So Far So Good (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 11, 2001)
THE Naga peace talks have entered a decisive stage with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee holding discussions with the leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland at Osaka in Japan.
- The Ashok Kumar I Knew (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Dec 11, 2001)
ASHOK KUMAR, better known as Dadamoni, died on Monday at 2:15 pm. He had his lunch and was lying in an easy chair.
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