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Articles 621 through 720 of 4523:
- A Peru Link To A Roman Numeral In India? (Deccan Herald, Harsh Kabra, Aug 19, 2006)
A feature on a hillock in Kutch district, Gujarat, has got archaeologists excited about a possible link to signs found in Peru.
- Give A Fillip (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Aug 19, 2006)
Looked from one angle one will find it surprising that per capita income in the State is Rs 16190.
- Crackdown On Simi (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 19, 2006)
Students Islamic Movement of India, banned on February 8 this year for the third time since its formation in 1977, continues to deviously work towards its proclaimed objective of "liberating India by converting it to Islam".
- Unravelling Of Hope (Frontline, Praful Bidwai, Aug 19, 2006)
The government is drifting on numerous issues ranging from economic to foreign and security policy, and from handling of terrorism to the right to information.
- ‘Let’S Make India A Safe Nation’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
On Thursday President A P J Abdul Kalam dedicated the Chandigarh War Memorial, a citizens’ initiative led by The Indian Express, to the nation. Excerpts from his speech on the occasion:
- Haunting Terror Threats (Daily Excelsior, Arun Nehru, Aug 18, 2006)
The war against terror continues and we see 'new' innovative methods deployed by terror groups and clearly the intelligence agencies have foiled and prevented a terror act which cuts across nations, religion and beliefs and is little more than . . .
- Past Imperfect (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 18, 2006)
History is not bunk. To help GenNext understand contemporary politics and society, it needs to be better informed about the past.
- Haryana Reels Under Power Cuts (Tribune, Ruchika M. Khanna, Aug 18, 2006)
The severe power shortage in Haryana has forced Haryana Power Utilities to spend an additional Rs 16 crore a day for purchasing power through bilateral arrangements from other state electricity boards, through Unscheduled Interchange (UI) and . . .
- Failing The Text(s) (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Aug 18, 2006)
There can be no argument against the NCERT’s attempt to update its political science textbooks for Class XII.
- Mismanagement Of Dams Led To Floods: Expert (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Aug 18, 2006)
`Officials waited for the dams to fill up before releasing the water'
The dams had 47 per cent water before the monsoon
Seeks probe into "negligence" of operations
- Powerless Again (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 18, 2006)
The Punjab and Haryana electricity boards have, once again, let down their consumers. The hot, humid weather, aggravated by insufficient rain, has raised tempers, but protests or media reports fail to move the authorities to find a permanent . . .
- Re-Forging Instruments To Meet Challenges (Hindu, Harish Khare , Aug 18, 2006)
The polity will have to promote a new way of conducting its internal disputes in a manner that will not distract the Indian state from dealing with new globally-inspired instigations.
- Middle Stage Of Democracy (Pioneer, Kalyani Shankar, Aug 18, 2006)
Social mobilisation that began in the south has spread throughout the country with backward classes pushing aside historically dominant castes, giving rise to regional parties
- Mischief Afoot (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 18, 2006)
In the guise of "connecting knowledge with real life situations", propagandists of the Congress masquerading as academicians are planning to feed young, impressionable minds with monumental lies by including them in NCERT textbooks.
- Water-Proofing India (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 17, 2006)
India has been wrestling with an ecological paradox: the never-ending cycle of droughts and floods.
- `Mismanagement Of Dams Led To Floods' (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI and SUNNY SEBASTIAN , Aug 17, 2006)
Expert says the authorities waited for the dams to fill up before releasing the water
- Man-Made Floods (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Aug 17, 2006)
Floods are normally deemed to be natural disasters caused by excessive downpour, but this does not seem to be the story when it comes to the recent inundation of vast tracts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka . . .
- ’84, Gujarat Riots In Ncert Books (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
The 2002 Gujarat riots, the Ayodhya dispute and the 1984 Sikh carnage will be a part of the class XII curriculum for political science as the NCERT has decided to include in its texts events that influenced the political process in the country . . .
- We Shall Overcome (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 17, 2006)
The Independence Day special issue of Organiser is devoted to analysing ‘Terrorism: The Siege Within.’
- National Awakening (OutLook, A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM , Aug 17, 2006)
A person who is wedded, with the
virtue of determination to accomplish
a deed, would be able to execute the
same and earn glory and fame
- The Mumbai Death Cells (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Aug 17, 2006)
Investigations into the serial bombings in Mumbai might end in a replay of the 1993 terror strikes — with the perpetrators out of reach.
- A Tide Not Taken At The Flood (Indian Express, Darshan Desai, Aug 16, 2006)
Surat is Gujarat’s showcase city, churning out much of its revenue and with a future so bright as to be deemed headed the Singapore way. One terrible flood has washed away those dreams, another is said to be on the way.
- Sense Of Parliament (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 16, 2006)
The CPM is leaving no one in doubt that there is no alternative to an expression of a ‘sense of Parliament’ on the Indo-US nuclear deal. As party chief Prakash Karat writes in a strongly worded article in the People’s Democracy, it has been at . . .
- Bill On Aids Likely To Be Tabled In Winter Session (Hindu, Aarti Dhar, Aug 16, 2006)
`HIV a serious issue in paramilitary forces'
- Pepsi Understands India Better Than Rbi? (Indian Express, RAJEEV DUBEY, Aug 16, 2006)
Two exceptional women met with two exceptionally dissimilar treatments on Monday. In the US, the $27 billion PepsiCo announced that it would hand over the reins of the company to Chennai-born Indra Nooyi who would be the first woman, first . . .
- Tatas In Talks For Nashik Sez (Business Standard, Kausik Datta, Aug 16, 2006)
The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is in talks with the Tata group for setting up a 2,500-acre (1,012.14 hectare) special economic zone (SEZ) at Sinnar near Nashik.
- Labour In State List Suggested (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
Report warns of poor quality of labour force in 2020
- Colas Cornered (Frontline, AMAN SETHI, Aug 16, 2006)
A report revealing dangerous levels of pesticides in Coca-Cola and Pepsi prompts State governments to ban the sales of these soft drinks.
- The Answer Lies In Client Power (The Financial Express, S NARAYAN, Aug 16, 2006)
If providers are held more accountable by citizens and there’s more partnership between the poor and the well-off, delivery of public services can improve
- India On Alert Mode Ahead Of Independence Day (New Indian Express, PTI, Aug 14, 2006)
Security forces were today put on heightened alert across the country and crack anti-terrorist commandoes were positioned at vital installations like nuclear plants and airports in the run up to the Independence Day after intelligence reports warned . . .
- India, Pak To Go Ahead With Talks (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
India and Pakistan are expected to hold discussions on the Sir Creek border dispute this month amid assertions by officials here that technical-level parleys on various issues will go ahead despite the indefinite postponement of talks between foreign . .
- Take It At The Flood (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 14, 2006)
Floods in monsoon, as we are seeing now, seem to bring out the most irrational in us. We bemoan the “excess” of water around us.
- The Food Habits Of A Nation (Hindu, Yogendra Yadav, Aug 14, 2006)
Is India a predominantly vegetarian country? How are eating habits related to caste, community and region?The Hindu-CNN-IBN State of the Nation Survey throws fresh light on Indian attitudes to food, drink and tobacco.
- ‘Tremendous Scope To Improve Mumbai’S Security...In Development, . . . (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 14, 2006)
Sharad Pawar wears many hats but is satisfied with being called agriculture minister. While speaking to Shekhar Gupta, Editor-in-Chief, The Indian Express, on NDTV 24x7’s Walk the Talk, Pawar tried on all his hats. He admitted to a white lie to . . .
- Rain Kills 7 In Chhattisgarh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Seven more people were killed during overnight downpours that lashed almost all districts of Chhattisgarh, taking the toll to 18 and damaging property worth Rs. 300 crore even as the death count in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Kolhapur . . .
- Floods Ravage Vadodara City Again (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Aug 14, 2006)
70,000 people evacuated from villages on the banks of the Mahi, the Vatrak and other rivers in spate .
- Pricing Of Ethanol Under Discussion: Isma (Pioneer, Rakesh Bihari Jha, Aug 14, 2006)
In the backdrop of rising oil prices internationally, Government is keen on having ethanol doping with petrol on all-India basis, which will not only bring in some profit to the domestic sugar companies but also to the consumers, who feel pinch . . .
- Learn From Gujarat (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 14, 2006)
Modi shows why he's CM No. 1 ---- The Gujarat floods sent a shiver down the spine of the national economy. Production in the State's industrial belts was down to minimum and the export market was hit hard.
- Illusive Sezs (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 14, 2006)
India’s SEZ story is again posing questions both about gaps in the Act itself, as well as its projected outcomes. Consider recent reports ranging from the Maharashtra government canning clearances under controversies about land acquisition, to the . . .
- Mncs Rush For N-Deals With Npcil (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
The Americans, the French, and the Russians have initiated talks with Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) over the possibility of grabbing nuclear power projects in India since the Indo-US nuclear deal was signed.
- Indo-Pak Technical Talks On Sir Creek To Resume (The Financial Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
India and Pakistan are expected to hold discussions on the Sir Creek border dispute this month amid assertions by officials here that technical-level parleys on various issues will go ahead despite the indefinite postponement of talks between . . .
- Rise In Popular Support For Congress And Upa (Hindu, Yogendra Yadav, Aug 13, 2006)
Ruling coalition could win over 300 Lok Sabha seats, findsThe Hindu-CNN-IBN State of the Nation Survey
- India Regains Bird Flu-Free Status (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2006)
Almost seven months after the bird flu outbreak, India regained the status of an “avian influenza-free country”, which is likely to improve the export of poultry products.
- Things That Happen Only In India (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 13, 2006)
The pluralism and the linguistic diversity of India is something of which we can truly be proud of.
- What Explains The Rise Of The Congress (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2006)
Perceptions of the Central Government's record and the shifting pattern of support away from regional parties to national ones are some of the reasons, say Sanjay Kumar and Yogendra Yadav
- Dams Blamed For Floods In India (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2006)
The sudden release of large quantities of water from several large dams has contributed to the devastating floods in India which have killed over 350 people, and authorities must take some of the blame, critics said on Saturday.
- Flood Impact: India Inc Takes A Rs 25,000-Cr Hit (Times of India, ANAND, Aug 13, 2006)
Rs 25,000 crore and counting. That's roughly the money India Inc has estimated to have gone under flood waters that inundated large parts of Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, drowning production facilities and washing away inventories.
- Methodology Of The Survey (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2006)
The State of the Nation Survey was conducted in 19 major States (excluding those with less than five Lok Sabha seats) in the first week of August 2006.
- Familiar Terrain (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Aug 13, 2006)
Pankaj Mishra’s book is for the Western audience, not for the intelligent common reader in India .
- Reliance Petro To Raise $1.5bn Term Loan (Asian Age, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 13, 2006)
Reliance Petroleum Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, said on Friday it has mandated a group of lead arrangers to arrange a $1,500-million syndicated term loan facility.
- Tackling Chikungunya (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 12, 2006)
The incidence of chikungunya, the debilitating though non-fatal illness, has reached epidemic proportions in at least eight States.
- Gujarat To Get Rs. 350 Crore From Centre (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Aug 12, 2006)
Manmohan makes announcement; Chief Minister Modi accuses Centre of "step-motherly treatment"
- The Pakistani Hand In Terror? (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Aug 12, 2006)
I think at this stage it is unfair to accuse President Musharraf’s government of having a hand in the ghastly killings of innocent commuters in Mumbai’s trains and suspend peace talks with it.
- Pm Announces Aid For Flood-Hit Areas, Mah Gets Highest (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 12, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today announced a financial assistance totalling Rs 9.50 billion to flood-ravaged Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh after making an aerial survey of the affected areas in the three states.
- Un Offers India Help On Floods (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 12, 2006)
The United Nations has offered to provide India any assistance it may need in response to recent floods in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, where over 161 people have been killed and over 6 million are affected.
- Familiar Terrain (Business Standard, Editorial, Business Standard, Aug 12, 2006)
Pankaj Mishra’s book is for the Western audience, not for the intelligent common reader in India
- Identify The Black Sheep (Pioneer, Anil Narendra, Aug 11, 2006)
Muslims should do everything to identify and dissociate themselves with people bringing Islam to disrepute, says Anil Narendra
- Ban In A Bottle (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 11, 2006)
Kerala's Coca-Cola Communism ---- The decision of Kerala's Left Democratic Front Government to ban the bottling . . .
- Attack On The Idea Of India (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Aug 11, 2006)
How ironic that Tony Blair should be the first major political leader to point out that the nature of our Kashmir problem has changed.
- Rs 150-Crore For Flood-Hit Gujarat (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
The centre on Thursday announced an assistance of Rs 150 crore for flood-hit Gujarat.
- Natwar Relents, Wants To Meet Pm (Tribune, Anita Katyal, Aug 11, 2006)
After launching a personal tirade against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a mellow and friendless Natwar Singh today sought an appointment with him and Congress President Sonia Gandhi in a belated attempt to mend fences with them.
- ’93 Mumbai Blasts Verdict On Sept 12 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
The verdict in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case will be delivered on September 12, Judge Pramod Kode of the special Terrorism and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court ruled here today.
- Centre Announces Rs 150 Crore Aid For Flood-Hit Guj (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
The Centre today announced an aid package of Rs 150 crore for flood-hit Gujarat after Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Congress President Sonia Gandhi toured affected areas in and around Surat city.
- Manmohan Singh's Visit To Surat Postponed Till Evening (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was to visit flood affected areas of Surat this morning, has postponed his visit till evening due to inclement weather, officials sources said.
- Rains Drive Down Some Stocks (Business Line, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
The stock markets on Thursday gave the thumbs down to stocks such as ONGC, Reliance, ABG Shipyard and IPCL that have . . .
- Kerala’S Cola Swipe (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Aug 11, 2006)
This is politics, not reasoned policy
- Dammed For A Deluge? (The Financial Express, HIMANSHU THAKKAR, Aug 11, 2006)
It is the water released from dams that has led to floods in some states
- Avoiding Annual Floods (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 10, 2006)
The widespread floods across parts of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra come as a distressing reminder of the continuing lack of intelligent water management policies as well as disaster preparedness.
- Rain Pours Misery On Corporates (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 10, 2006)
Heavy rains over the last few days have severely affected several corporates with operations in Gujarat.ONGC, Reliance Ind., IPCL, Essar and several small and medium units that depend upon gas from the Hazira, Bijapur-Jagdishpur gas pipeline have . . .
- Gift From Natwar (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 10, 2006)
His attacks on the PM have brought party close to government. Will Congress remember the lesson?
- Urban Legends (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Aug 10, 2006)
India is undergoing a radical makeover. According to projections by the census office, large chunks of the country are going to be urbanised over the next two decades.
- Delhi Police Seeks Details On Fazlu From Gujarat, Mumbai (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Aug 10, 2006)
"Was into hawala operations to receive protection money in Dubai, Malaysia, Nepal"
- Little Respite For Surat, People Take Refuge On Rooftops (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Aug 10, 2006)
People were either on rooftops or forced to leave the city and take refuge on highways .
- Government Clamps Down On 12 Brands Of Soft Drinks (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 10, 2006)
Sale banned within 100 ft of hospitals, educational institutions
Centre's opinion sought on complete ban on sale of soft drinks
The CSE has said colas contain high levels of pesticide residues
Decision on banning junk food to be taken in 15 days
- Maharashtra Flood Death Toll 118 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 10, 2006)
Situation grim in Surat; Gujarat seeks Rs. 2000 crore Central assistance
Sonia, Patil conduct aerial survey in Andhra Pradesh
Manmohan's visit postponed to August 11
Over 5,000 people were rescued by the Army, SRPF, CRPF
- Rain Drain As Ongc, Ril Plants Still Shut (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 10, 2006)
Gujarat Inc worst hit in rain fury; diamond trade suffers, power supply to North may be hit
- Kerala Cans Coca-Cola, Pepsi (Times of India, P K SURENDRAN, Aug 10, 2006)
Twenty-nine years after George Fernandes bundled out IBM and Cola-Cola from India to emerge as the country's top MNC-slayer, Kerala's Marxist CM V S Achuthanandan on Wednesday sought to grab the mantle from him by serving marching orders on cola . . .
- Don't Punish Victims (Times of India, Rakesh Shukla, Aug 10, 2006)
The declaration of Bharti Yadav as a proclaimed offender in the Nitish Katara murder case is being touted as a crowning achievement for the prosecution.
- ‘Sex Scam’ Accused Dysp Had Info Of Mumbai Blasts (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Aug 10, 2006)
A junior Police official, handling counter-intelligence in Jammu & Kashmir Police, had warned the State Government on June 14th about the Mumbai serial blasts that left nearly 200 people dead and hundreds wounded on July 11th.
- Kerala Bans Sale, Production Of Colas (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 10, 2006)
Kerala chief minister Mr VS Achuthanandan told reporters that the state Cabinet decided to ban sale and production of soft drinks marketed by the cola majors. The ban was imposed as many studies had stated these drinks contained elements hazardous . . .
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