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Articles 5521 through 5620 of 6237:
- Top Speed Thriller (Telegraph, Rimi B. Chatterjee, Jul 04, 2003)
Uncork the bubbly: the Indian thriller has come of age. Aniruddha Bahal’s Bunker 13 does for Indian English literature what the red-hot chilli does for Indian cuisine. This book will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat without even raising a sweat.
- Plenty Out Of Reach (Telegraph, BHASKAR DUTTA , Jul 03, 2003)
There are reports that this year’s rains may also be deficient. Since the total rainfall last year was also below normal, these reports have raised the spectre of droughts and starvation deaths in some parts of India. Not surprisingly, a recent panel ...
- Power Corrupts (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 02, 2003)
Corruption in the corridors of power has become the bane of Indian political life. Things have come to such a pass that many people believe that an honest politician is an oxymoron which has ceased to be funny. It is no longer possible to brush this ...
- Dead Wood (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 26, 2003)
It is impossible to make a bench without cutting a tree. This truism could make sad sense to the green bench of the Calcutta high court. The West Bengal Trees (Protection and Conservation in Non-Forest Areas) Act, 2003, has been drafted, and is likely to
- Outgoing Icc President Touches On The Gray Areas (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 19, 2003)
International Cricket Council’s outgoing president Malcolm Gray has hinted that some cricket boards tried to protect their national heroes in the match-fixing scandal as a result of which not many culprits were caught. In an interview to the Melbourne
- Just To Stay Out Of Prison (Telegraph, GWYNNE DYER, Jun 16, 2003)
“Italy is in danger,” said centre-left leader Francesco Rutelli early last month. “We risk becoming a regime without even realizing it.” Since then, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s close political ally and personal lawyer, Cesare Previti, has been ...
- Mortal Fears (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 09, 2003)
State-sponsored terror could be of many unexpected kinds. It would not be unduly sensationalist to talk in such terms about the kind of violence West Bengal’s government hospitals regularly administer to those who are forced to avail themselves of their
- The General’S Musharraf) Problems (M B Naqvi) (Deccan Herald, M B NAQVI, Jun 08, 2003)
After getting himself elected as Pakistan’s President, amending the Constitution and holding a bogus election, General Musharraf should have been firmly in the saddle of power. But, his troubles are only beginning
- Expose And Perish (Telegraph, Gouri Chatterjee, Jun 05, 2003)
Tarun Tejpal is at it again, doing what he does best — causing a sensation. This time with the mere announcement that Tehelka will rise again, and live up to its name and reputation. His bid to expose corruption in defence purchases two years ago led to
- Awake And Alert (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 03, 2003)
Singing solo is a diva’s dream but not always the best tactic on the political stage. It has taken the Congress president, Ms Sonia Gandhi, some time and a few knocks to realize this. Without doubt she is the Congress’s only diva or leader of any kind.
- G-8 Evinces Interest On Graft In Developing Nations (Deccan Herald, D Ravi Kanth, Jun 03, 2003)
Prime Minister A B Vajpayee said today that the leaders of the seven wealthiest countries and Russia at the G-8 (Group of Eight) at Evian wanted to know why the developing countries are not tackling the endemic problem of “corruption” that is undermining
- Brake On Acceleration (Telegraph, S. L. Rao, Jun 02, 2003)
At the World Bank annual development economics conference in Bangalore in May 2003 on “Accelerating Development”, the private sector and its role in development was discussed. Innovation is through new product development. Financing innovation requires
- Time For A Reality Check (Hindu, Asma Khan, Jul 11, 2002)
Kashmir is back on the world consciousness and is the focus of major world powers. This is a welcome albeit late development; nonetheless, it encompasses great scope for ending the protracted impasse in Kashmir.
- Krishna’s Cabinet (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jul 11, 2002)
Karnataka chief minister S.M. Krishna was virtually given carte blanche to rehaul his ministry when all the 43 ministers handed in their resignations last week. But what followed the next day was in more ways than one disappointing.
- Photo-Stink (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jul 11, 2002)
The government’s response to the unearthing of the Xerox Modicorp scandal is shocking and callous.
- The Most Dangerous Place In The World (New York Times, Salman Rushdie, May 30, 2002)
The present Kashmir crisis feels like a déjà vu replay of the last one. Will the outcome also be a replay of three years ago? Will the conflict be contained again?
- Musharraf's Order Or Disorder? (News International, Farhan Bokhari, Apr 25, 2002)
The success of Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's General President, at next Tuesday's referendum may already be a foregone conclusion, thanks to the widespread state-cum-'nazim' backed struggle to make his campaign anything but a failure.
- The Emperor's New Clothes (Dawn, Iffat Malik, Apr 25, 2002)
Come April 30, Musharraf will get his new clothes. person they - and all the people of Pakistan - should be admiring is Justice (resigned) Tariq Mehmood - the only one who spoke the truth.
- Pakistan, Still Unfree (Toronto Star, Editorial, Toronto Star, Apr 11, 2002)
Gen. Pervez Musharraf is a bold reformer, an ally in the global campaign against terror, and a leader who has done much to repair Pakistan's reputation as an incubator for corruption and extremism.
- As Hong Kong To China, We See Sri Lanka To India -- Mr Milinda Moragoda, Sri Lanka's Minister For Economic Reforms (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 05, 2002)
Even while in the Opposition the United National Party had strong links with India.
- ‘Three Pms Couldn’t Have Been Wrong In Inducting Me’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 04, 2002)
With assembly elections just two years away, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is a man in a hurry.
- What An Ashram! (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Feb 04, 2002)
WHEN Chandra Shekhar undertook the Kanyakumari-New Delhi padayatra in the early eighties, it suddenly metamorphosed his image as a political leader.
- Will Megawati Be Her Own Person? (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Feb 04, 2002)
TWO years ago, when Indonesia's presidentship was snatched away from her by Islamic zealots, for a number of reasons, not the least of which was her gender, she had burst into tears.
- Stop Press (Indian Express, Janyala Sreenivas, Feb 03, 2002)
Why did the BJP government in Gujarat contemplate bringing the Press under the Consumer Protection Act?
- A Joke Called Choice (Telegraph, Bhaskar Ghose, Feb 03, 2002)
The elections in five states have once again demonstrated that democracy is alive and well in India, that the will of the people can be exercised freely to elect their representatives, some of whom will lead them to a better life.
- Techniques Of Privatisation (Business Line, T. C. A. Ramanujam, Feb 02, 2002)
IT IS admitted on all hands through a series of studies that output, profitability and efficiency increase significantly in the years after firms are privatised.
- Peace Talks Again (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Feb 01, 2002)
Peace talks may take long to achieve breakthroughs, but the important thing is to ensure that they do not break down.
- Argentina's Crisis (Business Line, A. Jacob Sahayam, Feb 01, 2002)
In the articles, `Argentina and India: Two sides of the same coin' (Business Line, January 5) and `Lessons from Argentina crisis' (Business Line, January 7), the authors have advocated an independent Central Bank instead of a Fiscal Responsibility Act.
- Talking Storms (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 31, 2002)
IT was Chairman Mao who said: `Walk softly and carry a big stick.' Had he been an Indian, he would have said: `Talk softly and carry a big stick.'
- Apple Of His Eye (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 31, 2002)
Himachal Pradesh’s youth services and sports minister Praveen Sharma, the right hand man of Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal is fast becoming an important fixture in the hill state.
- The Jharkhand Controversy (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jan 30, 2002)
DESPITE THE CONTINUED denials, there are strong signals that the Governor of Jharkhand, Prabhat Kumar, is on his way out.
- Changing Contours Of Indo-Pak Summit (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Jan 30, 2002)
WHETHER it is the media or the cocktail circuit, a hot point of discussion these days is the forthcoming summit between the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and the Pakistan President-cum-Chief Executive, Gen Pervez Musharraf.
- Mask Of Acharya (Pioneer, Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, Jan 30, 2002)
During the run up to the 1989 general election, I was fortunate to work with an editor who had considerable insight and connections into the BJP.
- After The Expose (Indian Express, Tarun J Tejpal, Jan 30, 2002)
In my 18 years in journalism, had I spent more time hanging around with politicians, and less with other kinds of achievers, I would have known better.
- Argentina: The Bitterest Pill Yet (Business Line, S. Hari Kumar, Jan 29, 2002)
IN THE last week of December 2001, Argentina made the biggest-ever sovereign debt default ($152 billion) in the history of global financial markets.
- High Office, Low Standards (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 29, 2002)
From all indications, Jharkhand Governor Prabhat Kumar is on his way out. It is, of course, unfortunate that the high office of governor has been unnecessarily mired in the process and the blame for this will have to be laid at the door of the Union govt.
- Vision 2020 -- Can Mr Sinha Avoid A Budget Disaster? (Business Line, P. V. Indiresan , Jan 28, 2002)
THIS is the time of the year when final touches are given to the national Budget.
- Being Hashim Qureshi (Indian Express, Ritu Sarin & Sunil Jain, Jan 26, 2002)
Dismissed as an ‘Indian plant’, the ‘new factor’ in Kashmir politics has the promise of stirring things up.
- One Year Of Trauma (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 25, 2002)
GUJARAT Chief Minister Narendra Modi is in a self-congratulatory mood. He is pleased with the progress achieved in rebuilding the earthquake-affected areas in the state.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tainted Money (Pioneer, Bharat Jhunjhunwala, Jan 23, 2002)
Black money is indeed playing havoc with our society.
- Cash Cow (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jan 23, 2002)
The NCP has also forged a seat sharing arrangement with Ramdas Athavale’s Republican Party of India. The party has also been helped by the recent shifting of loyalties by some Muslim leaders from the Samajwadi Party.
- Cloning Around (Indian Express, Pradeep Dutta, Jan 21, 2002)
Even as a bonny ewe in 1997, she was a celebrity. The creator of ‘Dolly’, the world’s first cloned animal, Dr Harry Griffin, assistant director of the Roslin Institute in Scotland, UK, was in country, as part of the India UK Science Festival, 2002.
- Rumblings From Rome (Hindu, VAIJU NARAVANE, Jan 20, 2002)
Within less than a month of the euro's launch, the E.U. applecart has been well and truly upset by Italy under Silvio Berlusconi.
- The Unaccountables (Indian Express, Sunil Jain, Jan 19, 2002)
Scanalised by how Arthur Andersen could destroy thousands of e-mails and paper documents related to its audit of Enron and the energy major’s more than unconventional accounting methods?
- Soothing The Bruised Lion In Lanka (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, Jan 16, 2002)
The mood in the New Year in Sri Lanka is upbeat.
- Here's A Warning General! (Pioneer, Wilson John, Jan 16, 2002)
President Pervez Musharraf sure has a twisted sense of humour.
- Medical Ethics (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 16, 2002)
DR. K. ANANDAKANNAN, Vice Chancellor of the MGR Medical University, is reported to have rejected out of hand a recommendation by a group of eminent citizens to include a course on medical ethics in the curriculum.
- Outbound Logistics And Local Taxes (Business Line, Janat Shah, Jan 16, 2002)
THE increase in competition and the swings in the economy in the last few years are forcing Indian firms to cut costs and improve customer service.
- Outbound Logistics And Local Taxes (Business Line, Janat Shah, Jan 16, 2002)
THE increase in competition and the swings in the economy in the last few years are forcing Indian firms to cut costs and improve customer service.
- Medical Ethics (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 16, 2002)
DR. K. ANANDAKANNAN, Vice Chancellor of the MGR Medical University, is reported to have rejected out of hand a recommendation by a group of eminent citizens to include a course on medical ethics in the curriculum.
- The Importance Of Zhu Rongji's Visit (Pioneer, Bhabani Sen Gupta, Jan 15, 2002)
Today, January the 14th, the Prime Minister of China, Mr Zhu Rongji, spends his second busy day in New Delhi, meeting with the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, for a second round of talks.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- A Wealth Of Opportunity -- Mineral Development (Regulation) Bill (Business Line, K. S. V. Menon, Jan 11, 2002)
A BILL to provide for the development and regulation of mineral resources in Indian territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic and other maritime zones has been referred by the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee.
- A Wealth Of Opportunity -- Mineral Development (Regulation) Bill (Business Line, K. S. V. Menon, Jan 11, 2002)
A BILL to provide for the development and regulation of mineral resources in Indian territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic and other maritime zones has been referred by the Lok Sabha to the Standing Committee.
- New Golden Triangle (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 11, 2002)
BACK in the old days when India was an exotic destination, tourists did the Golden Triangle.
- New Golden Triangle (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 11, 2002)
BACK in the old days when India was an exotic destination, tourists did the Golden Triangle.
- Enemies Of Panchayati Raj (Hindu, George Mathew, Jan 11, 2002)
When in the Opposition our political leaders are very vocal about giving powers to local bodies. The moment they grab power, they change colour.
- Enemies Of Panchayati Raj (Hindu, George Mathew, Jan 11, 2002)
When in the Opposition our political leaders are very vocal about giving powers to local bodies. The moment they grab power, they change colour.
- The Year That Went By (Pioneer, C. P. Chinda, Jan 10, 2002)
Year 2001 will be remembered as one of the turbulent years of Indian history.
- Tricolour Excise (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jan 09, 2002)
How patriotic are you, and what kind of hardships are you willing to put up with for your country?
- The Bjp's Game Plan In U.P. (Hindu, Zoya Hasan, Jan 08, 2002)
The intertwined issue of temple and terror is designed to redirect the electorate's attentions from the problems of governance and economic development.
- The Bjp's Game Plan In U.P. (Hindu, Zoya Hasan, Jan 08, 2002)
The intertwined issue of temple and terror is designed to redirect the electorate's attentions from the problems of governance and economic development.
- Afghan War Gives Us A Chance To Hunker Down In Muslim World (Indian Express, William M. Arkin, Jan 08, 2002)
Behind a veil of secret agreements, the US is creating a ring of new and expanded military bases that encircle Afghanistan and enhance the armed forces greater ability to strike targets throughout much of the Muslim world.
- Get The Arms For The Man (Telegraph, BRIJESH D. JAYAL, Jan 08, 2002)
As war cries once again reverberate across the sub continent, one cannot help but ponder over the state of preparedness of our armed forces.
- Limited By Law (Indian Express, Anil Divan, Jan 08, 2002)
Over 50 years of the working of the Constitution have brought about a radical change in our democratic institutions. There is a steep fall in the values of public men.
- Economy And Elections (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 07, 2002)
CURRENT conventional wisdom has it that much of the drumming up of the "conflict situation" with Pakistan is directed at whipping up support for the BJP in the Assembly elections scheduled to be held in the next few months in states such as Uttar Pradesh.
- After The Expose (Indian Express, Tarun J Tejpal, Jan 07, 2002)
In my 18 years in journalism, had I spent more time hanging around with politicians, and less with other kinds of achievers, I would have known better.
- Economy And Elections (Business Line, Ranabir Ray Choudhury , Jan 07, 2002)
CURRENT conventional wisdom has it that much of the drumming up of the "conflict situation" with Pakistan is directed at whipping up support for the BJP in the Assembly elections scheduled to be held in the next few months in states such as Uttar Pradesh.
- Talking Storms (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 04, 2002)
IT was Chairman Mao who said: `Walk softly and carry a big stick.' Had he been an Indian, he would have said: `Talk softly and carry a big stick.'
- Talking Storms (Business Line, Timeri N. Murari , Jan 04, 2002)
IT was Chairman Mao who said: `Walk softly and carry a big stick.' Had he been an Indian, he would have said: `Talk softly and carry a big stick.' There is a big difference between the two sayings.
- Make 2002 Year Of The Common Man! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 01, 2002)
OF all the public functions to which the President, or any dignitary, for that matter, had lent his presence in all the years since India became independent.
- Can The Us Fight An Even-Handed Battle? (Business Line, Prabhat Kumar, Jan 01, 2002)
AFTER settling the Afghanistan issue, the US is now busy drawing up plans for the second phase of the anti-terrorist campaign by targeting terrorist groups with global reach.
- Can The Us Fight An Even-Handed Battle? (Business Line, Prabhat Kumar, Jan 01, 2002)
AFTER settling the Afghanistan issue, the US is now busy drawing up plans for the second phase of the anti-terrorist campaign by targeting terrorist groups with global reach.
- Make 2002 Year Of The Common Man! (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Jan 01, 2002)
OF all the public functions to which the President, or any dignitary, for that matter, had lent his presence in all the years since India became independent.
- Misusing Power (Hindu, Kuldip Nayar, Dec 31, 2001)
The politician who uses a public servant for political purposes and the public servant who allows himself to be used are both debasing themselves and doing a signal disservice to the country.
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