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Articles 11321 through 11420 of 12677:
- Ensuring People’S Welfare (Tribune, P. P. Rao, Nov 29, 2004)
THE Founding Fathers, after due deliberations, opted for the parliamentary form of government instead of the presidential system, preferring accountability to stability.
- The Writer’S World (Telegraph, AMIT CHAUDHURI, Nov 28, 2004)
It’s not only a privilege and an honour to be able to welcome Sir Vidia to Calcutta, but also something of a relief to have him here finally. Some thing happened a few weeks ago which delayed his visit
- Kashmir: Still In Search Of A Policy (Hindu, Siddharth Varadarajan, Nov 28, 2004)
The noises are right and the gestures appropriate, but the Manmohan Singh Government has yet to come up with a coherent policy for peace in Jammu and Kashmir
- Fine-Tuning Defence Security Apparatus (Tribune, P.K. Vasudeva, Nov 28, 2004)
INDIA is facing security problems from its neighbours like Pakistan, Bangladesh and China. Besides keeping good friendly relations with them, it has to evolve a comprehensive strategy to maintain peace with them.
- Why My Family Are Fighting For Justice - 20 Years On (Guardian (UK), editorial, Guardian UK, Nov 28, 2004)
Twenty years ago my grandparents, Trilok Nath and Kamla Bahel, boarded a night train from the Indian city of Hyderabad to their home in Bhopal. They were lucky. It was delayed. Had the train left on time they would almost certainly have died.
- Unnecessarily Provocative (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 27, 2004)
Ukraine might be headed for a period of intense internal strife, perhaps even civil war, if the attempt to defuse the controversy over the disputed presidential election does not succeed.
- Scourge Of Litigation (Tribune, V. Eshwar Anand, Nov 27, 2004)
Paradoxically, the government has emerged as the biggest litigant in the administration of justice. Judges and lawyers are generally blamed for clogged up courts
- The General’S Moves (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Nov 27, 2004)
Musharraf not only faces a threat from the domestic opposition but also has to contend with pressures from America
- The Unnecessary Writs (Business Line, T. N. Pandey, Nov 27, 2004)
TAX laws are often challenged through writ petitions. This often happens when a new provision is introduced. The contention usually is that they violate the Constitutional provisions, especially with regard to fundamental rights.
- A Nail For Falsehood (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 27, 2004)
Can any one get away after making a false statement before the income-tax (I-T) authorities during the course of a lawful search of the premises of the deponent? Are there no legal and criminal implications if a false statement is made?
- A Heady Brew Of Religion, Law And Politics (Hindu, N. Ravi, Nov 27, 2004)
With faith-based assertions of innocence and shock contending with swift condemnation and gloating over the discomfiture of a religious leader, the notion of holding one's judgment till the trial is concluded is receding.
- Ba Pass, Ma Pass, Give Talent A Pass (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Nov 27, 2004)
Higher education is about excellence. It cannot be made hostage to simple truisms about equal opportunities
- Fight Corruption Through Religion (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Nov 27, 2004)
Year after year some international organisation or the other publishes a list of nations in the order of corruption that exists in them. And year after year India is listed among ten of the most corrupt in the world.
- Can't Blame The Manufacturer If Men Used Women's Shirts (Business Line, D. Murali , Nov 27, 2004)
Mopeds may be out of fashion on city roads, but the recent case of Balkrishna Industries Ltd that came before the Mumbai Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) was about a moped dispute.
- Meals For Students (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 26, 2004)
The Supreme Court’s directive to all the states and Union Territories on Wednesday to provide cooked mid-day meal to school children up to Class V by January 2005 is timely.
- Pitching The Maratha Warriors (Indian Express, Chandresh Narayanan, Nov 26, 2004)
After public awareness films and ads over the years, Sachin Tendulkar’s appeal will soon work for hockey. You’ll soon spot the maestro in an ad promoting the inaugural Premier Hockey League (PHL), to kick off on January 13 next year
- Taking The Xiith Standard Country-Leaving Exam (Indian Express, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Nov 26, 2004)
India’s education system is in a shambles. Unless education is made a legitimate profit-making business, the country will lose its best future citizens
- That Pantomime Artist Known As ‘The Police’ (Indian Express, Manoje Nath, Nov 26, 2004)
Arbitrary transfers, politicians with criminal connections, old laws, sympathise a little with the men in khaki
- The Sankaracharya Case (Hindu, Rajeev Dhavan , Nov 26, 2004)
The controversy over the arrest of the Sankaracharya of the Kanchi Mutt exposes the hypocrisy of political Hinduism.
- Freedom For Zardari (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 26, 2004)
The release of PPP leader Benazir Bhutto’s husband Asif Ali Zardari from eight-year-long detention has fuelled speculation about a change in the political scenario in Pakistan.
- Get This Bill Passed (Indian Express, EDUARDO FALEIRO, Nov 26, 2004)
Recently a group of MPs submitted a memorandum to the prime minister, highlighting the problems of Christians of Scheduled Caste origin.
- Pm In Neglected North-East (Tribune, Inder Malhotra, Nov 25, 2004)
WITH striking unanimity the media has described Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Imphal and Guwahati as a harbinger of a “healing touch” in a deeply disturbed and long-neglected region.
- Right To Information (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 25, 2004)
With the Supreme Court issuing a notice to the Centre, states and union territories on a public interest litigation seeking a direction to the union government to notify the Freedom of Information Act 2002, once again the apex court has taken on a crusadi
- Big Brother To Keep A Watch (Telegraph, Bhupal Sinha Chowdhury, Nov 25, 2004)
Late last month, the Union cabinet failed to decide on the draft Lokpal bill yet again (this was the ninth attempt since 1968), ostensibly because senior ministers like Sharad Pawar and Ram Vilas Paswan were absent from the meeting.
- Derailment On Trivial Grounds (Business Line, Mohan R. Lavi, Nov 25, 2004)
Marvin townsend is said to have once remarked "My mistake was buying stock in the company. Now I worry about the lousy work I am turning out."
- A Powerless Weapon (Telegraph, Ashis Chakrabarti, Nov 25, 2004)
The popular mood is against bandhs. Parties that hope to survive have to reflect this change in their strategies
- Hunger Strike (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 25, 2004)
Fasting once in a while is good for health. The leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party must have had this well-known medical dictum in mind when they decided to undertake a relay hunger-strike to protest against the arrest of the seer of Kanchi.
- Of Discretion And Allotments (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 24, 2004)
By changing the allotment of a plot of land to a Calcutta High Court judge in 1987, the Supreme Court has stepped in to undo an instance of the blatant misuse of judicial authority.
- Relying On Wisdom (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Nov 24, 2004)
Pakistan's Supreme Court, known for its earlier “doctrine of necessity” pronouncement, may have released Asif Ali Zardari — the husband of former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, who has been in jail for the past eight years
- The Quality Of Mercy Is Not Strain’D (Indian Express, R P SINGH, Nov 24, 2004)
Any person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. A natural corollary to this basic principle of jurisprudence is that an accused has a right to be treated with dignity during the trial as well as the investigation preceding trial.
- The Rise Of Condi Rice (Tribune, S. Nihal Singh, Nov 24, 2004)
THE world has greeted with trepidation the naming of America’s first black woman Secretary of State, Ms Condoleezza Rice, to head the State Department. She climbs into the oversized shoes of Mr Henry Kissinger in jumping from the office...
- Why Reminisce? (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Nov 24, 2004)
The other day I sauntered into a public library and asked for a much-talked about book of reminiscences written by a long time friend of mine who retired from a high official position.
- Your Country Can Grab Your House And Money (Indian Express, MUKESH H BHUTANI, Nov 24, 2004)
The right of tax officials to attach assets can become a severe threat hanging over all citizens
- The Right Choice, Baba! (Tribune, Vepa Rao, Nov 24, 2004)
NO!” I said firmly, “I shall not accept governorship.” But the veteran politician’s voic from Delhi persisted: “Please don’ break my heart. Think again — it’s after all a big state where I hope to become the chief in the coming elections.
- Falling Standards (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 24, 2004)
Two recent Supreme Court judgments in cases involving a high court judge and a sessions judge have highlighted the increasing frequency of instances of judicial misconduct in the country.
- Hindu Silence, Extremist Noise (Indian Express, MUKESH H BHUTANI, Nov 24, 2004)
The right of tax officials to attach assets can become a severe threat hanging over all citizens
- Judicial Integrity (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 23, 2004)
Two rulings of the Supreme Court — the cancellation of land allotment to a former Calcutta High Court Judge by the West Bengal government and upholding the dismissal of a civil judge in Gujarat
- Land Fall (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 23, 2004)
It would seem everybody was innocent of the meaning of discretionary quotas till the Supreme Court overturned the land allotment to Mr Bhagabati Prosad Banerjee, former judge of the Calcutta high court.
- Above Board (Telegraph, BRIJESH D. JAYAL, Nov 23, 2004)
On petitions filed by two air vice-marshals of the Indian Air Force who were overlooked by a Special Promotion Board in 2003, the Delhi high court recently quashed the promotions of four air marshals of the IAF who were cleared by this SPB.
- Parking Hassles (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 22, 2004)
In a ruling aimed at reducing public inconvenience caused by lack of parking space at busy shopping and commercial centres, the Supreme Court on Friday told the Delhi government not to clear any building project until a parking policy was formulated ...
- Our Own Discovery Channel (Tribune, Usha Bande, Nov 22, 2004)
WHEN the open space around our building was sold, we raved and ranted — any construction would be too near our house, obstruct our sunlight, block ventilation, it would mean no ground for the children and so on.
- When A Professional Becomes Negligent (Tribune, Krishan Vij, Nov 22, 2004)
The Supreme Court’s ruling on doctors has evoked mixed reactions in the country from both the general public and doctors. To put the issue in a proper perspective and appreciate the ruling properly, one has to analyse the aspect of negligence in both civi
- Bush Fixes The Moral Compass (Deccan Herald, L K Sharma, Nov 22, 2004)
Though Bush won the election on a moral plank, he is now underplaying the moral values
- Dubious Package (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 22, 2004)
It is not a very exciting prospect to have to think of Mr Narendra Modi as part of one’s private, conjugal decisions. But the chief minister of Gujarat could become an important factor in the size of the family that an elected representative in Mr Modi’s
- The Road To Mumbai (Indian Express, Coomi Kapoor, Nov 22, 2004)
Thirty years ago when I shifted from Bombay — it had not yet been re-christened Mumbai — to Delhi I drew much sympathy for moving from India’s urbs prima to a backwater.
- Fanaticising The Issues (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 22, 2004)
It is understandable that devotees of the Kanchi Mutt are upset over the deepening travails of the Sankaracharya, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, whose bail application has been rejected by the Madras High Court and who is currently in police custody.
- Badhwar: The Rarest Of The Breed (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Nov 21, 2004)
Inderjit Badhwar is a hardcore journalist-turned writer. Recall the oft repeated adage - scribes produce literature in a hurry.
- Looking Beyond The Episode; Time To Look Within (Deccan Herald, Hari Jaisingh, Nov 21, 2004)
Leaving aside the question of who is right and who is wrong in the unsavoury Kanchi Mutt affair to the judiciary, the cause of Hinduism has certainly been damaged in the whole episode.
- Sex Sells, As Always (Telegraph, Khushwant Singh, Nov 20, 2004)
Whenever young people toying with the idea of starting a publishing house come to consult me, I tell them, “if you do not have government
- Too Fond A Wish To Show On The Field (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 20, 2004)
There was a time when every income-tax return used to be scrutinised by income-tax officers (ITOs). As the workload expanded rapidly, the Department began believing in the maxim, "We trust you, you trust us."
- Benighted State (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 20, 2004)
The recent strike by government and private doctors in Bihar once again brings to the fore the increasing lawlessness in the benighted state.
- Software On The Goods Truck (Business Line, Mohan R. Lavi, Nov 20, 2004)
Despite the recent apex court ruling in the TCS case, there would be difficulties in distinguishing off-the-shelf-software from the rest
- A New Recipe For Peace (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 20, 2004)
For the past several years, peacemaking in Jammu and Kashmir has resembled what Hindi-speakers would describe as a khwaabi (imaginary pulao): all the right ingredients for a ...
- Change Of Tune (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 19, 2004)
Only the most obstinate of politicians will refuse to read this writing on the wall. The unequivocal public rejection of Wednesday’s Bangla bandh call may well be a turning point in the state’s politics.
- Blair’S Proximity To Bush (Tribune, K.N. Malik, Nov 19, 2004)
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been ruminating about his country’s place in the world and its relations with its principal allies, the US and Europe.
- Bihar Basics (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 19, 2004)
Buoyed by the vote of confidence it secured from its allies in the National Democratic Alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set its eyes on Bihar.
- Why John Kerry Lost (Hindu, Bhargavi Shiva, Nov 19, 2004)
George W. Bush's re-election is a wake-up call to Democrats to strengthen and clearly define their policies on the economy and national security.
- Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Nov 19, 2004)
There is always a trade-off between efficiency, equity and pragmatic implementation concerns, on one side, and the impact of tax policies on incentives to invest productively
- Polls In Palestine (Hindu, Atul Aneja , Nov 19, 2004)
Elections are likely to be the key to stability and unity inside the Palestinian territories.
- Sterilising Stock Analysis (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Nov 18, 2004)
Sebi's move to register stock analysts and prescribe a code of conduct for them is welcome. It also needs to work out in detail a scheme of effective enforcement of its code of conduct.
- Nda Capitulation (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Nov 18, 2004)
That the national Democratic Alliance is driven primarily by the interests and concerns of the Bharatiya Janata Party became clear on Monday
- Huda’S Callous Attitude (Tribune, Subhash C. Jain, Nov 18, 2004)
The Haryana Urban Development Authority’s failure to allot land to the applicants even after six months from the last date calls for intervention by the Supreme Court. On October 31, 2004...
- Why It Does Not Help To Shirk In The Name Of Sickness (Business Line, Mohan R. Lavi, Nov 18, 2004)
Section 22 of the Sick Industrial Companies Act (SICA), a favourite with many sick companies, provides that no proceedings for the winding up, execution, distress sale or the like against any of the properties of the
- Shocking Apathy (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Nov 18, 2004)
The Government should facilitate the smooth functioning of fast track courts
- Beg Your Pardon, My Lord (Telegraph, DEBAKI NANDAN MANDAL, Nov 17, 2004)
Forming a national judicial commission may be the first step in the much-needed scrutiny of the judiciary
- Making A Business Out Of Politics (Telegraph, Jyoti Punwani, Nov 16, 2004)
The arrogance and political ineptness of its Maharashtra party president cost the Samajwadi Party dear in the assembly elections
- Candid Camera (Hindu, VIDYA SUBRAHMANIAM, Nov 16, 2004)
In many ways, the Advani-Uma Bharti showdown on TV is a bigger setback for the BJP than the electoral defeats it suffered.
- Absence Of Dynamic Structure (Tribune, R. S. Bedi, Nov 16, 2004)
Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s recent statement buried the long pending issue of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) once and for all. The erstwhile NDA government, despite its pro-defence orientation, somehow continued to dither all through.
- A Man For All Seasons (Hindu, Soli Sorabjee, Nov 16, 2004)
The one essential quality that distinguishes V.R. Krishna Iyer from his judicial brethren and puts him in a class of his own is compassion. A tribute on his ninetieth birthday.
- The Oath Of Secrecy (Hindu, N.L. Rajah, Nov 15, 2004)
If our elected representatives remind themselves that they owe their primary allegiance to the people of India they would be demanding an oath of transparency to replace the oath of secrecy.
- Tripped At The Start (Telegraph, S. Venkitaramanan , Nov 15, 2004)
Every year, over the last few years, the World Bank has been coming out with an analysis of the various elements that govern business conditions in different countries.
- Witness For The Prosecution (Hindu, Rajeev Dhavan , Nov 15, 2004)
There is something very sinister behind Zahira Sheikh changing a stance she has publicly held consistently for over two years.
- Escape From Unholy Brotherhood (The Economic Times, Pradeep S. Mehta, Nov 15, 2004)
One has to view the Naresh Chandra Committee's report on reforming the aviation sector in India through the lens of competition.
- Be A Sport, Don't Tax (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Nov 15, 2004)
The suggestion from the income-tax department that the tax-exempt status to the Board of Control for Cricket in India be withdrawn is interesting.
- Turn It Down (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Nov 15, 2004)
Making a nasty din is remarkably easy. And it is just as difficult to discipline man-made noise with the fear of punishment. The problem reaches a kind of peak during Kali puja and Diwali, when aural damage is taken to be divinely licensed.
- Murder In The Mutt (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Nov 15, 2004)
THE people in general and the Hindus in particular are shocked over the arrest and incarceration of the Shankaracharya of Kanchi, Swami Jayendra Saraswati.
- New Twist To Best Bakery (Tribune, Kuldip Nayar, Nov 15, 2004)
THE cat is out of the bag. I was at pains to know why Zaheera Sheikh had changed her statement on the Best Bakery case, which covered the burning of people alive.
- Promotions In The Armed Forces (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Nov 14, 2004)
In spite of their shortcomings and flaws — inescapable in any institution or individuals — the Armed Forces deservedly enjoy high respect in the country for their discipline, dedication to duty, efficiency and, above all, strict aloofness from politics.
- Valley Of Fear (Telegraph, Avijit Ghosh, Nov 14, 2004)
Sten guns, cellphones and agents on the job — the image of the Chambal dacoit has changed over the years. What hasn’t is the centuries-old cycle of violence in the region.
- Say No To Bandhs (Telegraph, RUDRANGSHU MUKHERJEE, Nov 14, 2004)
There is no halfway house to industrialization. The project involves not only an active wooing of capital and investment and the creation of an infrastructure that facilitates the working
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