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Articles 1321 through 1420 of 3437:
- Utterly Shameful (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Apr 15, 2006)
Kannada film star Dr Rajkumar wasn’t only a renowned actor and a versatile singer, he was also a humble man who led a principled life.
- Cbi Lays Hands On Crucial Documents (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
The Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly taken into custody crucial documents from the Forest Hill Golf Resort that were so far not available to the CBI while it had carried out its investigations in the case in the past year and a half.
- Tdb Alleges Bid To Scuttle Sabarimala Development (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 15, 2006)
Blames "vested interests" in the Forest Department
Says Government is "indifferent" to such attempts
Wants Government to facilitate allotment of forestland
- Virus In The System (Indian Express, JOHNSON T A, Apr 15, 2006)
How did a ‘gentle’ film star like Rajkumar — best known for playing saints and social reformers — spawn a legion of raving fans in a state and city known for being laid back, accommodating and cosmopolitan?
- Demystifying Coal Security (The Economic Times, S K CHAND & S K SARKAR, Apr 14, 2006)
Recently, two articles in these columns (November 16 and December 6, 2005) discussed about the security of energy supplies in India.
- No Ducking On The Issue Of Climate Change (The Financial Express, Vikram S Mehta, Apr 14, 2006)
Governments can no longer afford to dither over new post-Kyoto targets for GHG emissions
- Pm Says Maoist Rebellion Gravest Threat (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Apr 14, 2006)
A war being waged by Maoist rebels represents the gravest threat to India's internal security since independence, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday.
- Of Plastic Rain And Tigers (Deccan Herald, VIJAY NAMBISAN, Apr 14, 2006)
Tourists cannot afford to pollute the environment with plastic bags and biscuit wrappers
- The Thin Edge Of The Naxal Wedge (Indian Express, Ajay K. Mehra, Apr 14, 2006)
The consolidation of Naxal power — with over 55,000 well-armed cadres, hi-tech weapons in plenty and a well-honed guerilla strategy in the “compact revolutionary zone” in 13 states — is now well established.
- Rs 1 Lakh Fine For Frivolous Pil In Sc (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Those filing PILs to settle private scores beware! The Supreme Court has just raised the cost on frivolous PILs from a few thousand rupees to Rs 1 lakh.
- Cbi Raids On Punjab Bureaucrats (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 14, 2006)
Amarinder resents action, says they are "among the finest officers''
- The Quintessential Kannada Icon (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Apr 14, 2006)
Film stars rising to the status of cult figures has been a phenomenon witnessed in most of the southern States.
- In India, Maoist Guerrillas Widen 'People's War' (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 13, 2006)
Soldiers with an armed cadre of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) round up villagers for a rally in Bhanupratapur, in east-central India
- In India, Maoist Guerrillas Widen 'People's War' (International Herald Tribune, Somini Sengupta , Apr 13, 2006)
India The gray light of dawn broke over the bamboo forest as the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army prepared for a . . .
- Rajkumar, Doyen Of Kannada Cinema, Passes Away (Hindu, A. Jayaram, Apr 13, 2006)
Dr. Rajkumar, the doyen of Kannada cinema and citizen extraordinaire of Karnataka, died at a hospital here on Wednesday following cardiac arrest, plunging the State in gloom.
- ‘Stories That Matter Don’T Go Unnoticed’ (Indian Express, C VANAJA, Apr 13, 2006)
Uncovering India Invisible (Print)
For her journey into the deep forests of Dandakaranya to report on the parallel government run by the Naxalites
- Barasinghaanyone? (Pioneer, Ajoy Bagchi, Apr 12, 2006)
Recently, The Pioneer reported that Madhya Pradesh Government is working out the modalities of receiving royalty from US Government for allowing sports hunting of swamp deer (locally called "barasingha").
- Smoked Salman (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 12, 2006)
The sentencing of film actor Salman Khan to five years' of rigorous imprisonment by a Jodhpur court for the killing two black bucks - categorised as protected species under the Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 - nearly . . .
- Excreted Coffee Beans (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Apr 12, 2006)
Move over, Song Bird Coffee! Coffee, brewed from beans grown in the rainforests of Latin America and cultivated in the shade of trees where the song birds nested, was branded for conscientious US coffee consumers who felt they were doing their . . .
- Clean Is Healthy (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Apr 12, 2006)
One should feel satisfied that one has not yet developed cynicism about the need for keeping environment clean and healthy.
- `Parties Must Strive For District Status For Tirupattur' (Hindu, S Natarajan, Apr 12, 2006)
Residents say it will reduce the pressure on Vellore district administration
- No Difference Between Naxalism, Terrorism: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2006)
"Naxals frustrated with `Salwa Judum'; anti-naxal movement not halted"
- There Is No Alternative To Big Dams (Tribune, Maj Gen (retd) Himmat Singh Gill, Apr 12, 2006)
Medha Patkar’s fast in the heart of Delhi and her forcible removal on medical grounds, amply illustrates an unavoidable duty of the State. Many social activists in the country are ironically out of tune with the grassroots reality they . . .
- Keep The Elixir Flowing (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Apr 12, 2006)
Water is an essential life-sustaining element. It pervades our lives and is deeply embedded in our cultural backgrounds.
- Freedom To Be Corrupt (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Apr 11, 2006)
Manmohan Singh's suggestion that Government employees should not be transferred every two years is wrong, says Bharat . . .
- Tribal Renaissance (Daily Excelsior, Ravindra Shukla, Apr 11, 2006)
As the Naxalites have been accusing the State and Central Governments for the encroachment on the forest and agricultural land for setting up industrial projects, legislation is being drawn up as part of the Government's effort to address tribal unrest .
- Action Demanded Against Goa For Dumping Toxic Waste In Karnataka (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 11, 2006)
The Gram Panchayat in Londa town, Khanapur taluk, and several residents of the town have urged the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and his companion judges to initiate action against the persons responsible for dumping highly toxic effluents,
- A Tale Of Two Indias (Deccan Herald, RANDEEP RAMESH, Apr 11, 2006)
What is being advertised is a first in the country — a private enclave that will eventually separate 35,000 wealthy residents from the teeming poverty in India.
- Freedom To Be Corrupt (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Apr 10, 2006)
Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh has suggested that Government employees should not be transferred before two years to enable them to show results.
- Sonia's Gamble To Win Back Uttar Pradesh? (Daily Excelsior, Fazal Mehmood, Apr 08, 2006)
The battle for political space in Uttar Pradesh is getting tougher.
- Gorgeous View (Hindu, SUBHA J. RAO, Apr 08, 2006)
In the dark, even twigs look scary. A shrivelled creeper clinging to a lamppost appears like a snake ready to strike! Driving down from Masinagudi village towards Moyar, our guide tells us to keep our eyes open to track animal movement on the . . .
- Life Returns To Chernobyl (Tribune, Andrew Osborn , Apr 08, 2006)
The world’s worst nuclear accident created a radiation-soaked wasteland, covering an 18 mile radius in modern day Ukraine.
- Damn Good Dam (Statesman, Sam Rajappa, Apr 08, 2006)
On 15 March the Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a Bill to nullify the 27 February Supreme Court order authorising the raising of water level in the Mullaperiyar dam from 136 feet to 142 feet and permitting further strengthening of the . . .
- Mp To Reap Bounty Of Hunting In Us (Pioneer, Rahul Noronha/ Bhopal, Apr 07, 2006)
In what can be described as a windfall for the forest department in Madhya Pradesh, the US Government has asked the State Government to work out the modalities for receiving a part of the royalty collected by way of sport hunting of certain species . . .
- Extinction Of Species (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Apr 07, 2006)
It’s time that humans learn to manage natural resources
- Keep Away From Evil (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 07, 2006)
Association with the evil-minded is capable of changing the basic goodness of people and downgrading a person's integrity. Such a dangerous influence can even get one's priorities messed up as it happened in the Ramayana, when Kaikeyi met Manthara.
- Destruction Of Amazon Forest Linked To Fast Food (Hindu, John Vidal, Apr 07, 2006)
Export chain ends in big fast food outlets in Europe as farmers illegally seize virgin land in the Amazon forest for soya crops.
Scale of deforestation unprecedented, says Greenpeace
Much of the damage caused by soya farmers
Xingu basin in the heart
- 20 Killed In North Waziristan Fighting (News International, CP Bhambhri, Apr 06, 2006)
Four soldiers and 16 militants were reportedly killed in fresh incidents of violence in the Shawal valley and Dattakhel area of North Waziristan tribal agency on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
- Assam’S Widow From Gujarat Is Agp Candidate (Indian Express, Samudra Gupta Kashyap, Apr 06, 2006)
When Alaka Desai first came to Assam 23 years ago, arriving in Guwahati from Gujarat to work on a doctoral thesis on the Northeast, little did she imagine that she would one day contest an election here as the candidate of a regional party.
- Exemplary Devotees (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
During the Lord's incarnation as Lord Rama, His infinite compassion and inherent Soulabhya (accessibility) became manifest during the many instances when he met His devotees face to face.
- Law And Order Has Broken Down' (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 06, 2006)
We will highlight the failure of the UDF Government to help farmers. The debts incurred by them resulted in 1,500 suicides.
- Govt Rejects Sbi Union Demands (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
The government today said it would not accept the demand of the striking SBI employees for higher pension, even as unions expressed keenness to negotiate on their demand on the second day of their nationwide indefinite stir.
- Railways To Set Up 100 Budget Hotels (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 05, 2006)
After a marked improvement in its financial health, the Indian Railways plans to build over 100 budget hotels on its vacant land near railway stations across the country.
- Service Sector To The Rescue (Daily Excelsior, Dr Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Apr 04, 2006)
India was once an agricultural country.
- Camouflaging Sensitive Sites From Satellites (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
Universal effort needed to guard against Google Earth images: Army Chief
- The Idea On The Ground (Deccan Herald, L C JAIN, Apr 04, 2006)
Contradictions characterise the rural job scheme in terms of a project and a holistic approach
- Pinnacle Of Devotion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2006)
The unique two-way flow that characterises the quality of Bhakti has been the strong support and foundation for spiritual development. Divine grace readily manifests itself in the truly devout in whom service to the Lord is uppermost.
- Clean Environs (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Apr 03, 2006)
All the steps that are necessary must be taken to save our environment. It goes without saying these
- Kalam In The Land Of Pagodas (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, Apr 03, 2006)
The recent visit of Presi-
dent Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
to Myanmar is a record of sorts in more ways than one. Itwas not only his first visit to the neighbouring country, but the first ever by an Indian Head of State to Myanmar. The visit was all the . . .
- Ode To Ranikhet (Pioneer, Sonali Mohan, Apr 03, 2006)
Far away from the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, Sonali Mohan finds a blissful . . .
- Sabarimala Temple Festival Begins; Launch Of Master Plan On April 7 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
The 10-day annual festival at Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala began with the auspicious flag hoisting ceremony on Sunday morning.
- Kunti’S Tale Of Solitude (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
Dancer, choreographer and actor Anitha Santhanam on stage begins her monologue in Tamil prose for Vaanaprastham, a reminiscence narrative based on Mahabharata. This was at Christ College mini auditorium on Saturday.
- Tribals Caught In Govt-Naxal Crossfire (Deccan Herald, Deepak K Upreti, Apr 03, 2006)
The Salwa Judum, anti-Naxalite campaign in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has put the tribals in a spot
- Affection Clouds Mind (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2006)
The two human manifestations of God as Rama and Krishna offer interesting comparisons and contrasts, which commentators and scholars utilise to highlight the distinguishing features of their descents in the world.
- Pm To Lead Stepped Up Fight On Maoists (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Apr 01, 2006)
India pledged on Friday to step up the fight against Maoist rebels after several major attacks, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to chair a high level meeting on the threat in two weeks.
- Help Usher In Yet Another Golden Era In State, Jayalalithaa Urges Voters (Hindu, S. Dorairaj , Apr 01, 2006)
Chief Minister kick-starts election campaign at Saidapet
- The Bottomline Of Cpa (Daily Excelsior, Nitya Nand Roy, Apr 01, 2006)
The Government is likely to introduce an amendment to the consumer protection act, to give it more teeth.
- Ranganathittu Is Bustling With Birds (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 01, 2006)
Birds of different kinds flock to the santuary
- Minister Blows The Whistle On Rampant Illegal Mining (Hindu, T.S. Ranganna , Apr 01, 2006)
All rules flouted in the quest for a fast buck in Bellary district
- Japan Bank Offers Soft Loans (Hindu, Govind D. Belgaumkar, Apr 01, 2006)
10 agreements to provide a loan to the tune of Rs. 6,254 crore
Japan sees India as a promising market for trade and foreign investments
The bank's survey rated India as the second most promising country after China
Further strengthening of diplomati
- Towards Biosecurity In Agriculture (Hindu, M.S. Swaminathan, Mar 31, 2006)
India urgently needs a national agricultural biosecurity system to strengthen the ability to prevent pandemics. This will help safeguard the income and livelihood security of farm and fisher families.
- Protecting The Tree Of Life (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 31, 2006)
In the long list of insults to the environment, scientists say, extinction is the most serious because it is irreversible.
- A Tale Of Two Indias (Tribune, Dr Mohan Dharia, Mar 31, 2006)
Need for an integrated policy
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently announced the formation of the National Mission for the Renewal of Urban Centre having a population above one million.
- Thirteen States Meet To Counter Rising Maoist Menace (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 31, 2006)
Rattled by a wave of Maoist attacks that have left hundreds dead, officials from 13 Indian states will meet on Friday to try to stem a rebellion that is menacing huge swathes of the country's centre, east and south.
- Plea For Separate Ministry To Develop Naxalism-Hit Areas (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The Asian Centre for Human Rights today urged the Centre to set up a separate ministry for development of Naxalite-affected areas.
- Stop The Charge Of Red Brigade (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Mar 31, 2006)
Government will have to show greater determination and better planning if the Maoists are to be defeated, says Kalyani Shankar
- Thousands Bid Adieu To Bansi Lal (Tribune, Raman Mohan, Mar 30, 2006)
The mortal remains of the architect of modern Haryana, former Chief Minister Bansi Lal, were today consigned to flames at this dusty hamlet where he was born almost eight decades ago. He had passed away around midnight in a Delhi hospital.
- Partial Manifestation (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Among the major incarnations of the Almighty, His descents in human form as Rama and Krishna are hailed in the scriptural texts as full manifestations.
- Students Find `Heritage Walk' From Mud Fort To Temple Useful (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2006)
Students of History Department at K.G.S Arts College, Srivaikundam, carried out a `heritage walk' from the mud fort at Srivaikundam to the nearby Sri Kailasnathar Temple, recently.
- Thirteen States Meet To Counter Rising Maoist Menace (Reuters, Simon Denyer, Mar 30, 2006)
Rattled by a wave of Maoist attacks that have left hundreds dead, officials from 13 Indian states will meet on Friday to try to stem a rebellion that is menacing huge swathes of the country's centre, east and south.
- Toxic Waste Dumped In State Wildlife Parks (Deccan Herald, DEVIKA SEQUEIRA , Mar 29, 2006)
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) Chairman L U Joshi told Deccan Herald that notices were being issued to all five sponge iron units operating in the state.
- Kalam May Launch Campus Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Tumkur University on Tuesday decided to invite President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to the foundation stone-laying ceremony for its campus on April 7.
- Militants Killed In Kashmir Encounter (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces at Rajwara forest in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Monday night.
- Kashmir's Rare Red Deer To Get Hi-Tech Protection (Reuters, Sheikh Mushtaq, Mar 28, 2006)
Wildlife authorities in India's part of Kashmir plan to use satellite-tracking technology to help save the endangered red deer from poachers who target the animal for its meat and antlers.
- Nature As Guru (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 28, 2006)
Nature is God-orchestrated music, with its own melody and rhythm. As part of nature we cannot afford to go offbeat; we achieve harmony only through universal symphony. All life on Earth derive energy from the Sun.
- Cbi Probe Sought Into Illegal Mining In Bellary District (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
State Government is losing crores of rupees, says Opposition
`Notice served on those engaged in illegal mining'
In 2005-06, 1,053 cases were detected and 265 complaints filed
About two lakh tonnes of ore have been seized so far
- Systematic Development Of Shivalik Areas: Hooda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Officials concerned directed to prepare the action plan
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday said that an action plan would be prepared for systematic development of the areas falling under the Shivalik Development Board.
- Centre Unveils 14-Point Policy To Tackle Naxal Menace (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Mar 28, 2006)
Stresses upon the States to adopt a collective approach and pursue a coordinated response
No peace talks with naxal groups unless they agree to give up violence
Parties asked to strengthen base in naxal-affected areas
Land reforms on a priority basis
- Countering The Naxalites (Hindu, K. Srinivas Reddy, Mar 27, 2006)
The Government announced in Parliament that it has a national policy on dealing with naxalites. But what do we make of the continued violence?
- Climate Change To Hit Farmers (Tribune, Andy McSmith, Mar 27, 2006)
Over 70 million Africans and an even greater number of farmers in the Indian sub-continent will suffer catastrophic floods, disease and famine if the rich countries of the world fail to change their habits and radically cut their carbon emissions.
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