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Articles 221 through 320 of 500:
- Dead And Kicking (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 30, 2007)
There is a new political party fighting elections in Uttar Pradesh. The Association of the Dead (Mritak Sangh) has been founded by Lal Bihari, 48 years old.
- 'Up Poll Results To Change National Political Scenario' (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 30, 2007)
Lashing out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre for 'failing' to curb inflation and control terrorism, the BJP on Sunday claimed that the outcome of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh "will mark the beginning of a new political . . . .
- Power Struck India Hungry For 70,000 Mw (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 28, 2007)
The country faces power shortage to the tune of 70,000 MW and various initiatives, including a change in policy for hydro electricity generation, are being taken to fulfill the requirement, Government told the Lok Sabha on Friday.
- Dm Orders Taking Over Of Dera Property In Himachal (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 27, 2007)
Kangra district magistrate Bharat Khera has asked the revenue department to take over the possession of 175 kanals of prime land in Chachian village of Palampur subdivision of Kangra district as the state property and ‘vest the property in the name . . .
- Order Without Force (Frontline, Purnima S. Tripathi, Apr 25, 2007)
The Centre seeks modification of the apex court order on police reforms, while several States have refused to comply with the directives.
- Fruit For Thought (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 22, 2007)
A recent World Bank report on India's fruits and vegetables trade comes up with some sour facts.
- Beyond Dynasty, Towards Competence (Indian Express, Tavleen Singh, Apr 22, 2007)
It surprises me that it continues to surprise us every time one of our elected representatives is caught indulging in criminal activity.
- Polls In 11 States Worry Congress (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Apr 21, 2007)
Uttar Pradesh marks the beginning of Assembly elections in 11 states that could completely change the complexion of political India before the general elections are held in 2009.
- Fruit For Thought (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Apr 21, 2007)
A recent World Bank report on India's fruits and vegetables trade comes up with some sour facts.
- Big Jump In India Cements Net Profit At Rs. 453 Cr. (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 21, 2007)
Higher price realisation and reduction in power cost enabled the company to achieve a higher gross margin
The result does not include the profit of VCIL
Modernisation and expansion to cost Rs. 345 cr,
- In India, Taxes Add 20-25% To The Cost Of Computers (Business Line, D. Murali , Apr 21, 2007)
The phasing out of CST as a precursor to GST should also give a boost to the industry and benefit customers since it could cut down the costs of sourcing and distribution significantly.
- Power Situation Improves, Claims Department (Hindu, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Apr 20, 2007)
`Occasional load shedding is due to technical compulsions'
Efforts are under way to augment the power supply in Delhi'
`Discoms are trying to tap in an additional 100 MW from Himachal Pradesh'
- Political Change Is In The Air (Asian Age, Arun Nehru, Apr 20, 2007)
Change is in the air as the UPA is demolished in four elections (Mumbai, Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand). It will achieve little in Uttar Pradesh and faces defeat in the next three elections in Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.
- J&k Leads In Growth In Tax Revenue (Tribune, Sarbjit Dhaliwal, Apr 18, 2007)
Believe it or not, trouble-torn Jammu and Kashmir has registered the highest growth in the country as far as the collection of revenue from various state taxes is concerned.
- Apple Growers Hopeful Of A Bumper Crop (Singapore Times, A N Sudarsan Rao , Apr 16, 2007)
If the cheerful faces of Himachal Pradesh apple growers and orchard owners are anything to go by, apple lovers across India are likely to find markets flooded with good quality fruit this year.
- Discover Another India (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 12, 2007)
Chuck foreign destinations. Try and explore the lesser-known facets of our country instead .
- Go Ahead With Sahnewal (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 12, 2007)
Despite persistent efforts of the previous Congress government, the proposed international airport at Halwara in Punjab could not take off.
- No Longer Green (Times of India, RAVINDER KAUR, Apr 12, 2007)
The recent Punjab election verdict clearly shows that to most ordinary citizens, there isn't much difference between various political parties. In Punjab, the politicians appear to be singularly insensitive to the problems plaguing the state.
- Courts Should Cite Reasons For Orders, Says Sc (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Apr 12, 2007)
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has come in for sharp criticism by the Supreme Court for adopting a practice of not citing any reason for refusing to grant leave to the state to file an appeal, when accused in criminal cases are acquitted.
- Goodbye Halwara, Hello Sahnewal (Tribune, Sarbjit Dhaliwal, Apr 11, 2007)
The proposal to set up an international airport at Halwara has been finally dumped and a new project plan has been prepared for setting up such an airport at Sahnewal, near Ludhiana.
- The Great Himalayan Meltdown (Hindu, N. Gopal Raj , Apr 10, 2007)
Glaciers that feed the seven great rivers of Asia — Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Salween, Mekong, Yangtze, and Huang Ho — are under threat.
- Hoping Against Hope In Uttar Pradesh (British Broadcasting Corporation, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 09, 2007)
With more than 175 million inhabitants, the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh would be the sixth largest country in the world if it were an independent nation.
- Women And The Judiciary (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Apr 09, 2007)
In the post-modern set-up, women can celebrate their entry into male authorised enclaves and challenge discrimination on the basis of sex in a court of law.
- Troop Reduction In J And K (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 09, 2007)
The demand by the PDP for scaling down the deployment of troops in Jammu and Kashmir is mere posturing to gain some additional political space in the competitive politics of the state.
- Plan To Improve Judicial Infrastructure (Tribune, Prashant Sood, Apr 09, 2007)
The Centre has drawn up a 10-year perspective plan for improving judicial infrastructure under which states will be provided 50 per cent cost of the projects taken up by them.
- One Size Doesn’T Fit All (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, Apr 07, 2007)
The decision of the empowered group of ministers on notifying 83 SEZs and lifting the ban on fresh approvals is a relief. It will kickstart a fresh round of investment.
- Inexperience And Its Consequences (The Financial Express, Malvika Singh, Apr 07, 2007)
The first phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections is on today and the fate of the people who live in that state will be signed and sealed by mid May.
- Quake Jolts Afghanistan, Pak (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2007)
The quake hit near the town of Faizabad in Afghanistan after 8:00 am local time while in Pakistan, the tremor was felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and North West Frontier Province.
- Quake Rattles Parts Of Region (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 04, 2007)
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on Tuesday hit mountainous area of northeast Afghanistan, sending powerful tremors across neighbouring Pakistan. Mild tremors also hit northern India, including Jammu and Kashmir, where people rushed out of their houses . . .
- Strong Quake Hits Afghan Areas; Rocks India, Pak (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 03, 2007)
A strong earthquake struck the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan on Tuesday and tremors were felt across Pakistan and India but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
- Special Real Estate Zones (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Apr 02, 2007)
SPECIAL Economic Zone (SEZ) has become a fashionable buzz phrase.
- Call Of The Mountains (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 02, 2007)
With a private airliner launching services on the New Delhi-Pathankot-Kangra sector, Western Himachal Pradesh destinations like Dharamshala and Dalhousie have become more accessible to the tourist.
- The World At Your Feet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Apr 02, 2007)
When once holidays meant a trip to grandma's, travellers now have a range of destinations to choose from, be it in the country or abroad.
- Museum Of State Heritage Opened (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2007)
A treasurehouse showcasing the Sufi tradition of the Kashmir valley, the Duggar ethos of the Jammu region and Ladakh’s Lama culture has been set up in the Jammu University here.
- Punjab Can Be No. 1 (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 31, 2007)
For the common Punjabi, “apna Punjab” is the best state of the country, to be toasted and feted through song and dance.
- Rs.103.54-Lakh Gate Collection At Tourist And Industrial Fair (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 30, 2007)
It also nets all-time high profit of Rs.136.43 lakh Post all-time high profit of Rs.136.43 lakh
- Vivid Portrayal Of Partition (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2007)
Penderel Moon’s work holds special significance as he was a scholarly and unbiased individual who witnessed much that happened during the Partition.
- Defence Notes (Tribune, Girja Shankar Kaura, Mar 28, 2007)
The Indian Coast Guard has launched its first dedicated pollution control vessel built by the ABG Shipyard. Launched at Surat, the vessel is named as “Samudra Prahari” (Ocean Guard) and was launched by Mrs.
- Gala Programme To Mark Auditorium Opening (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2007)
The General Zorawar Singh auditorium complex, built at a cost of about Rs.30 crore in Jammu University, will be inaugurated on March 28 by Governor S.K.Sinha.
- Of Holi And Global Warming (Deccan Herald, Khushwant Singh, Mar 24, 2007)
On Holi snowfalls were reported in parts of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. And we had the wettest February in years beyond counting. All this made Holi a very damp affair.
- Poverty Of Initiatives (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 23, 2007)
Although the Planning Commission’s estimate of poverty for 2004-05, released on Wednesday, makes no startling disclosures, some of the facts are quite revealing.
- Mps Demand Bhoti In 8th Schedule (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2007)
The Bhutias in India are a worried lot. Their problem: The Central government has 'slept' over their two-decade-old demand for the inclusion of Bhoti in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
- More Than 50 Per Cent Of India's Poor Live In Five States: Report (Singapore Times, Chetan Chauhan, Mar 22, 2007)
More than 50 per cent of India’s 30.17 crore people below poverty line (BPL) live in just five states of the country, the Planning Commission’s poverty estimates for 2004-05, released on Wednesday, say.
- Who Sez It's The Right Way (Pioneer, BULBUL ROY MISHRA, Mar 22, 2007)
Nandigram violence has raised a few valid questions regarding the viability of Special Economic Zones in the country, says Bulbul Roy Mishra.
- India Not In Dell's $19b Global Investment Plan (Singapore Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
If India wants to attract foreign direct investment in computer manufacturing, it must cut tariff, says founder chairman of world's second largest PC maker Dell Inc, Michael Dell.
- 'It's Meant To Sustain Harmony' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2007)
The Himachal Pradesh chief minister explains why his government enacted a law banning forced conversions.
- Ravages Of Rain (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 15, 2007)
The untimely rains, accompanied by high-velocity winds and hailstorms, have caused extensive damage to crops in North India.
- Paying The Price In Punjab (Frontline, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 14, 2007)
In the Punjab elections, the Akalis, in alliance with the BJP, reap the `benefits' of the Congress government's wrong policies.
- `Warning Signals' (Frontline, Venkitesh Ramakrishnan, Mar 14, 2007)
PRAKASH KARAT, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), points out that the Punjab and Uttarakhand election results are warning signals for the secular forces in general and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) . . .
- Fragile Mothers (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Mar 14, 2007)
The fundamental causes leading to high maternal mortality are yet to be addressed.
- Are Small States Better For Its People? (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Mar 14, 2007)
The brutal assassination of Sunil Mahatao, JMM MP from Jamshedpur, causes us to revisit the argument on smaller states.
- `For Country's Energy Security, We Are Moving Into Gas, Hydro And Nuclear' (Business Line, V. Rishi Kumar, Mar 13, 2007)
In the Eleventh Plan, we want to add at least 22,000 MW, including about 2,000 MW from hydro, which will be a thrust area. This calls for an investment of at least Rs 88,000 crore.
- Ima Cadet Killed After Grenade Blows Up In Training (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2007)
A Gentlemen Cadet (GC) of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) was killed on Friday afternoon, when a "live" grenade he was throwing during a training session exploded in his hand. An instructor was also injured in the blast.
- Idea To Invest $2 Billion In Next Two Years (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 10, 2007)
Idea Cellular, the Aditya Birla Group owned telecom company which got listed on bourses on Friday, will invest USD two billion dollars in the next two years to compete in the booming Indian telecom market.
- Left-Ruled States Fail To Achieve Target (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Mar 09, 2007)
The schemes under the Centre's 20-Point Programme are not progressing well in the States being ruled by the pro-poor political parties. Left-ruled West Bengal ranks 22nd among 30 States in terms of performance by achieving only 45 per cent of . . .
- The Hedging Game (Telegraph, Swapan Dasgupta, Mar 09, 2007)
As a city of movers, shakers and fixers, Delhi is blessed with a sensitive antenna. For the past fortnight or so, those who make it their business to monitor such things have been reporting a new trend: the revival of interest in the Bharatiya . . .
- Kalam Gives Flight To His Vision For Iaf (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 08, 2007)
Says it will be a "model air force " by 2025
India's technological capability will help it in electronically-controlled warfare
Nation with IAF in modernisation drive
- Kalam’S Vision ’25: Tech-Savvy Iaf (Tribune, Vijay Mohan, Mar 08, 2007)
Visualising the IAF in 2025 as a force based on scientific and technological competence, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said the winners of future wars would be warriors who can foresee the enemy strength on the basis of scientific and technological . . .
- Bjp Mps Urged To Get Into Poll Mode (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 08, 2007)
Enthused over the party’s recent victories in Punjab and Uttarakhand Assembly polls, the BJP central leadership today exhorted party leaders to work for BJP’s emergence as an alternative in coming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and other states.
- Political Vendetta Takes Its Course (Indian Express, Coomi Kapoor, Mar 07, 2007)
When it comes to politicians settling scores with rivals, vendetta often gets the better of old-fashioned common sense. Even those who should know better go for the overkill.
- Invest In Children (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Mar 07, 2007)
THE first five years are critically important in the life of a person. Studies have shown that 90 per cent of the brain growth happens during this period.
- Populism Prevails (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 07, 2007)
With a year or so left for the Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who also holds the Finance portfolio, has come out with a populist budget, which is understandable given the drubbing the Congress received in the . . .
- 139 Years Later, Lost Indian Bird Found In Thailand (Hindustan Times, Reshma Patil, Mar 07, 2007)
The world's least known bird, the Large-billed Reed warbler was last heard of when one bird was found in the Sutlej Valley, Himachal Pradesh, in 1867. But 139 years later, the enigmatic wetland bird has turned up, surprisingly, in Thailand.
- Punjab Should Await Court Order: Soz (Hindu, GARGI PARSAI, Mar 06, 2007)
"Let Badal resolve the resolve issue through dialogue"
Badal promised to scrap provision if voted to power
Construction of SYL canal put off
- Bangalore Comes A Cropper As Chennai Hits Fdi Jackpot (Deccan Herald, Utpal Borpujari, Mar 05, 2007)
India has attracted a commitment of $19,920 billion (approximately Rs 80,000 crore) in FDI for the telecom and IT sectors in the last two years, official sources here said.
- Both Pakistan, India Find Festive Unity In Holi (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 05, 2007)
President A P J Abdul Kalam joined the rest of India on Sunday to celebrate Holi, as millions splashed rainbow hues on each other’s faces and clothes to mark the festival of colour.
- Faraway Brides Of U.P. (Frontline, AMAN SETHI, Mar 05, 2007)
The instant weddings in the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh highlight a disturbing fact - the State's very low sex ratio.
- "Satellite Communication Can Help Train Village Students" (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 02, 2007)
Achieve a sustainable growth in the field of performing art: Kalam
- In The Name Of Religious Freedom (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 02, 2007)
In India, giving the right to proselytise others is like giving wolves and sheep the 'equal' liberty to eat each other, says Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
- Himalayan Concerns (Frontline, R. Ramachandran, Feb 28, 2007)
Rainfall extremes such as the Mumbai deluge of 2005 can become more frequent in India under the impact of climate change.
- India's Imbalance Of Sexes (Julia Duin) (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2007)
By early afternoon, wedding festivities were well under way for Gagandeep Singh, 29, and Taranjeet Kaur, 26, in this touristy town in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
- Congress Defeated At Indian State Polls (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 28, 2007)
India's ruling Congress party lost the crucial Punjab and Uttarakhand state assembly elections on Tuesday. Only solace for the Congress was the retention of the tiny northeastern state of Manipur.
- India's Imbalance Of Sexes (Washington Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Feb 27, 2007)
By early afternoon, wedding festivities were well under way for Gagandeep Singh, 29, and Taranjeet Kaur, 26, in this touristy town in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
- Tackling The Crisis Of Child Malnutrition (Hindu, Nirmala Lakshman, Feb 26, 2007)
Judicial interventions in vital issues of child survival, growth and health clearly imply that if the basic food and health needs of infants and children are not met by the state, it is tantamount to a violation of their fundamental human rights.
- Make The Grade (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 22, 2007)
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the government’s flagship project to achieve universal education for children in the age group 6 to 14. What has spurred the project to its current priority level is the realisation that India is poised on a . . .
- Go In For U-Uk Healthcare Model? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Feb 22, 2007)
All over the world, the traditional western oriented healthcare system, with its strong emphasis on hospital care and curative approach, is proving to be much too expensive.
- Uk, Australia Urge Tourists To Be Vigilant (Times of India, Himanshi Dhawan, Feb 22, 2007)
The Samjhauta Express blasts may have found another casualty: tourists. The train bombs, that killed 68 people, have forced countries like UK and Australia to issue travel advisories asking their citizens to exercise caution with an increased . . .
- Why Amartya Sen Is Worried (Tribune, A.J. Philip, Feb 21, 2007)
NOBEL-LAUREATE Amartya Sen is the friend, philosopher and guide of the informal Kolkata Group that meets in the metropolis once a year to discuss one socially relevant issue.
- Make The Grade (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Feb 21, 2007)
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the government’s flagship project to achieve universal education for children in the age group 6 to 14. What has spurred the project to its current priority level is the realisation that India is poised on a . . . .
- Rld, Bsp Gear Up As Mulayam Exit Looms (Tribune, Naveen S. Grewal, Feb 19, 2007)
Political rumblings in Uttar Pradesh are yet to take any concrete shape, but their ripple effect is already being felt in far-flung areas of the state with political opportunism taken shape in the form of pre-election rallies and mobilisation drive.
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